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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
narried.

On Thursday last, at one p. M, at
the home of the brides parents, Mayor
and Mrs. Herm. Wertheimer, occurred
the wedding of their daughter,
Miss Zayda, and Mr.. Ernst W. Arbo-
gast of Milwaukee; Rev Julius King
mann of St. Marks church cond ucted
the ceremony in accordance with the
Lutheran ritual Mr.. Oscar Werth-
heimer, brother of the bride, was the
best man and the maid of honor was
Miss Clara Shaskey. Miss Zayda CRUDE
was bridesmaid and Mr.. August John
Of Milwaukee was groomsman. The
beautiful ring service of the Lutheran
church was used. the wedding taking
place in a cozy nook of the reception
Alabama smilax and palms, and at
each side dainty white tapers were
aglow during the service. The bride
wore a gown Of white piana cloth, a
present from her brother-in-law,
Chaplain Paul Brockmann. who
brought it from the Philippine islands,
over white taffeta with accordion plait-
ing. She wore a bridal veil and
carried shower bouquet of lilies of
the valley. Miss Shaskey wore a gown
of white null. trimmed with valen-
ciennes lace over blue silk, a large
picture hat with white plume and she
carried a cluster of chrysanthemums
Miss CRUDE was attired ir a gown OF
white silk null over blue, with ribbon
and lace trimming, picture hat and
carried cluster of chrysanthemum
Mendelssohn's wedding march was
played bv the Philharmonic orchestra
which also played during the wedding
dinner which followed the ceremony,
and for which covers were laid for
forty guests, served by Strauss of Mil
waukee. The table decorations we're
entirely white and the house decora-
tions in greenery, a very pleasant con-
trast, making the interior effect very
pleasing and delightful. The bride
was the recipient Of many handsome
presents, including beautiful cut glass
china and silverware. The groom is
president and manager of the Milwau-
kee Bituminous Coal company. The
bride is the youngest daughter of our
| worthy mayor and his estimable wife.
! She is one of our most popular young
ladies, accomplished, and highly
esteemed by a large circle of friends.
The many friends of the young
couple here and elsewhere extend
their heartiest congratulations and
wishes for the future.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

parent and thus keeps in better touch
with county affairs and does its work
in more inte lligent and efficient man
ner.
There is. of course, to be taken into
account the dangers that are inevita-
BILE with the lodging Of power in the
hands of few men. Too many COOKS
spoil the broth, as general thing, but
sometimes a single poor cook does
more mischief than multitude of in
different ones, AS between two OF
three unprincipled or otherwise unit
commissioners responsible only to the
county as a whole, and thirty super
visots of fair ability, the majority OF
them honest in intention and directly
responsible to the people Of his town
or ward, it ought not to be di fficult to
pick out the lesser evil.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
Abolishing County Boards

The Milwaukee Sentinel in discus
sing the possibility OF abolishin g
county boards, says:
Evidences of growing sentiment in
Wisconsin against the existing form of
county government are multiplying.
Closely following the action of the St.
Croix county board in instructing the
legislature representatives of that
county to introduce and work for the
passage of bill abolishing the present
system of county boards and providing
for county commissioners IN lieu there
Of the Northern Wisconsin Press as
sociation, at its annual meeting at
Barron last week. unanimously adopted
a resolution favoring the substitution
of a board of five commissioners for
the present form of board made up OF
the chairmen of towns and ward super
visors.
vered institution, the town meeting,
had its birth in America, county affairs
have been supervised By commissioners
elected by the people since the earliest
days of the colony. The county board
of supervisors, which might be desig-
mated the township county system, is a
New York institution, and some au-
thorities hold that it is the most near
ly perfect form of county government
yet devised, giving, AS it does, each
township a direct vote through its
popularity chosen chairman in the
levying and equalization of county
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

taxes, the care of the poor, and other
county matters,
Other eminent writer's on civil gov
ernment, including the late John
Fiske, recommended the Massachusetts
system, i. e. board of three or five
commissioners chosen in a body with
out reference to towns, at the spring
election. These writer's hold that a
small body can transact all the busi-
ness coming within the purview of a
county board not only at less cost, but
more expeditiously and with less like
lihood of log rolling and other forms
of transgression peculiar to represen-
tative bodies.
Most Wisconsin counties contain
from twenty-five to fifty townships,
villages, and wards, each entitled to q
representative, and this makes the
board cumbersome and slow of action,
so that two weeks are usually con-
sumed in doing work that small body
of intelligent men easily could dispoee
of in half the time.
s.But this is not where the asserted
advantages of board Of commission
ers come in. It's chief utility is held
to consist in it's ability to do work at
the right times and in the right man
ner, regardless of the amount of time
consumed in doing it. Being small of
membership, 1t can easily be convened
at any time county business requires
attention. 1t does not undertake to
cover the business of a whole year in
the space of two consecutive weeks,
1t meets when the need Of action is ap-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
The January Smart Seem.

The contents page of the January
Smart Set is the first indication of the
excellence which is to mark the maga-
zine for 1905. The Smart Set wss
long since conceded the title of 1.-The
magazine of cleverness, and it's plans
for the coming year already embrace
a list of new contributors whose names
stand for the very best in the fiction
and verse of the day. With George
Barr McCutcheon. Frances Aymar
Mathews, William r. Lighton. Emery
Pottle. Rupert Hughes, Edward Bolt
wood and Herbert D. Ward, standing
out from among twenty seven other
names, most Of which are widely
known, and especially familiar to
Smart Set readers, the January num-
berpromises well for the coming year
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
Petitions for the
Governors Legislation

A special from Watertowu to the
Sentinel Of Monday says:
Petitions are being circulated here
asking for the support of Governor
La Follett's measures in the legisla-
ture. The petitions are to be returned
not later than December 21.
Deputy Game Warden a. Il. Hart
wig gave out the blanks. They are
dated at Jefferson December 2. One
of the men circulating the list in this
city said he was told former Governor
Hoard was back of the movement an(
that its object was to put pressure OF
the memb rs OF the legislature. Th'
following IS the text of the petition:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

The short course in agriculture
which opened at the state university
on December 5th, is being attended by
over 800 students. At the present time
there are attending the college of ag-
riculture ninety students in the four
wear course, 305 in the short course
and 1877 in the factory course in butter
and cheese making, a total of 532 stu
dents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take a double dose OF Chamberlain s
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
a. soon as the first Indication Of the
disease appears and a threatened at
tack may be warded Off Hundreds of
people use the remedy in this way with
perfect success. For sale by Chas
Gamm, Brennecke & Bergman and H.
II. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

The San Diego, Cal, Union contains
the following notice of the death of a
former resident of Watertown who
will be remembered here by our older
citizens: "After an illness of about
one month Julius N. Hart, a native of
Connecticut died here yesterday
morning at the home of his daughter
Mrs Minnie H. Napes. No. 1928 C
street. His native town was Cornwall,
Conn, but he came to this city three
years ago from Sheboygan, Wis. He
was IS years Of age and had retired
from business. There survived the
deceased a son. George E. Hart of She
boygan, and the daughter in this city,
Mrs. Mapes, also two brothers, George
S. and N r. Hart of New York" Mr.
| Hart was al one time engaged in the
cheese business in this city and resided
in Second street for a time. also in
| West Main street opposite the catholic
church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
Tour;c% Tickafe to Colorado,

Round trip tourist tickets are on sale
daily during the winter months to Den
yer, CololadO Springs and Pueblo at low
reduced rates via the Chicago, Union Pa
cific e Northwestern line, good on fast
through trains with high class equip
ment. The best of everything. For
maps, booklets and list of Colorado no
tells, with rates, apply to ticket agents
Chicago & Northwestern R'y. II 3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

When you want a pleasant purga-
tive try Chant rlain's Stomach and
liver Tablets. They are easy to take
and produce no nausea, gripping or
other diagreeable effects. For sale by
Chas. Gamm, Brennecke & Bergemanr
and H. L. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
WAN NTED.

After Christmas good girl to dc
general house work in family of three
adults-none but a competent cir
need apply Address Mrs. G.. c. Keeler
563 Broad ST Beloit. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

Rev. Albert A. Martin, superinten-
dent Of the Madison district OF the
Children's Home Society of Wisconsin,
was in the city the past few days in
the interests of his society. The
work being carried on by this organi-
zation is highly commendable and
should receive the liberal support Of
all citizens Of whatever creed. Mr..
Martin informs us that he has at
present a pair of beautiful twin girl
babies, aged two and half months,
for whom he is desirous of finding a
good home at once.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

Jacob Eiff1er died last Wednesday
at his home. 800 Montgomery street,
after lingering illness. Deceased
was well known figure about town.
He had the distinction of being one of
the Oldest volunteer fremen In the
city, having joined in the year 1876.
For almost twenty years he served as
member of the local police force, until
four years ago, since which time he
had been special officer and a member
of the merchants police. The funeral
occurred Saturday at 9:30 from the
residence to St. Bernard's church.
with interment in St. Bernard's ceme-
terry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

Moses f. Richards, another of the
old residents of this locality, passed to
the grent beyond. on Thursday last
heart failure being the Immediate
cause of death. Deceased was born in
Watertown. February 16, 1916. He
enlisted during the Civil war in Go. B,
39th Wisconsin and served until the
end of the war and at the time of
death was a memb Der of the g. A. r.
post at Ponca Neb. After the war he
served as agent for the American ex-
press company at Nunda, ILL.,. and
twenty years ago removed to Ponca,
and served six years as deputy sheriff
in Dixon county. After the death Of
his mother two years ago he removed
to this city He was member of the
Odd Fellows. Mr. Richards was son
of pioneers, as he was born in Water
town nine years after the first settlers
of this section made their abode here.
He is survived by his widow, three sons
and one daughter. John, William and
George of this city and Mrs. g. H..
Myres of Magnet, Neb.. and one
br brother, c. d. Richards Of Chicago
and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Thomas
and Mrs. Alice Green of this city.
The funeral took place Sunday after
noon, with interment in the Oak Hill
cemetery, Rev. Thomas Thompson
conducting the service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21

A majority of both houses on joint
ballot is 67 members, so the republi-
cans have 46 votes to spare in the
election of United States senator.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-21
Big Engines for
St. Paul Road

A bigger engine than was ever used
road will be completed about January
10Th. 1t will weigh 100000 pounds,
and the tender will weigh 125, 900
pounds. 1t is being built as an exper-
iment. 1t is of the Pacific type and
will pc used in passenger service. Dur
ing the past year nine engines for
freight service weighing 1T, 600
pounds each have been built, and
eleven engines weighing $4,000
pounds each. Three passenger en-
gines Of the Kansas City type are now
being built.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19
JAPAN LANDING
TROOPSIN KOREA

London. Feb. lI.-AccordIng TO spc-
cIal dispatches publIAhcd here this
morning from Toxic. the Rursian
squadron has returned TO vladiyos-
tok.
lhc Toxic correspondent OF the Mall
Gays In n dispatch that two Russian
warships appeared off Ok Island. In the
southern part OF the japanese sea, on
Sunday.
The correspondent at Chemuipo OF
the Express makes the astonishing
statement that Japan has already land
cd 10000 troops in Korea. 10000 of
whom are extended along tho fighting
front south OF the Yaiu river.
No war news OF Importance appears
In the London newspapers this morn
ing. but the press attaches the great
est Significance to tho departure OF
Viceroy Alexieff from Port Arthur. and
comments upon the sudden throwing Of
Russian troops into New ChwnnS. rs
indicating Russian apprehensions that
Port Arthur Is in danger, and that the
Japanese attack may not after all, be
made where 1t Is expected, on the
Yalu. All the reports tend to confirm
the impression that Russia has little
or nothing to expect from sea opera
tions.
According TO dispatch to the Paris
edition of the New York Herald. 400
torpedoes. being two-thirds Of Russia's
entire available supply of these arti-
cles. were destroyed on board the Rus
sian cruiser Variag. .I
The Toxic correspondent Of the
Chronicle cables that 1t is said official
ly that several thousand Russian
troops have reached Antung and that 1t
is rumored that 10000 Russians have
arrived at Ping Yang, on the Tatong
river. in central Korea.
The Chronicle. however. regards this
rumor as improbable, unless the inva-
sion of Korea preceded the outbreak Of
hostilities.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19
Mitchell Praises Hanna.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 17.-Presi-
dent Mitchell Of the United Mine
Workers of America has sent per-
sonal telegram of coincidence to Mrs.
Hanna, saying that in Senator Hanpa's
death labor had lost sincere friend.
Mr.. Mitchell said to-day:
THE death of Senator Hanna is n
distinct loss to the cause of industrial
peace. The latter years of his life
were given to the promotion of the
work of reconciling the interests of
employer and employe. | enjoyed the
friendship of Senator Hanna and-to
an unusual degree-his confidence in
matters of this kind, and | know of
many things he has done, of many sac
ritices he has made, in the interest of
the organized workingmen, for which
he neither sought nor received credit.
His efforts as chairman of the Nation
al Civic Federation brought him into
close relationship with nearly all the
trade union movements, and he had
the trust and respect Of all of them"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE National
woman's Suffrage Association Was Civ
en- . hearing by the House committee
on judiciary yesterday. A delegation
numbering over half hundred women,
raaaed by Mrs. Carrie chApman-catt.
president OF the association. arranged
themselves around the committee room
and enthusiastically appiaaded the
points made In behalf of sixteenth
amendment to the constitution by the
various speakers. whom Mrs. Gait pre-
sentsd.
Members OF the committee asked the
several women speakers from Colorado
as to the reason OF Mr., ShafEoth's ae-
ton in resigning his seat because OF
fraud at the polls,
Mrs. Ellis Meredith. who made the
first answer To the question. said the
fraudulent vote on this occasion was
confined to certain Denver precincts,
She eaoneratsd the women voters from
participation. She said that nfty-nye
per cent. of the voters Of the state were
sien and torty-fiye per cent. were woni-
IN. while forty-two per cent. OF the act
ual vote was the vote Of the women.
showing" remarked Representative
iittleIieid. that the women vote M
frequently as the men"
Mrs. Mary G. G. bradford. also of
Colorado. said that In testifyins 10 the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19

New chwanr. Feb. i7.-vIecroy Alex
icff left Port Arthur yesterday. pro-
eccdin. to Harbin with General Plus.
tho chief of s,atl. and the general stan.
II is said that the Russian army and
navy commands will be rcor.nn!Eed
and that General Kerpaiisky will COM
mand the Yaiu division. which Is ca-
reetins to be attacked By the Japanese
forces.
Atrocities arc daily perpctraied on
foreigners and natives. both by the or
gnniEcd police and incomin. troops.
which makes Il impossible for tho civil
administrators of New Chwnns TO con-
t.oi tho situation. II II feared that
reign of terror will bc prccip!tated II
the neutral powers remain inactive.
A captain OF police. with ten sol
dicrH. without any provoeaHon.- de
rtroycd the contents OF n hotel owned
by German. where three Japanese had
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19
DEATH HAS ENDED THE CAREER
OF SENATOR MARCUS A. HANNA

In tho arm until 1867. when the bust
ness was closed up.
Hs then became = member Of the arm
of Rhodes & Co.. engaged In tho iron
and coal business. At tho expiration
OF ten ycars tho title Of this arm vas
changed TO ~. A. Hanna & Co. which
still exists. Now 1, includes interests
In vessels which traverse the Great
Lakes: In fact. this firm controls the
larxcs, feet OF freight vessels on the
lakes. The fleet was constructed In
their own shipyards. and IL used for
distributing tho products OF the COM
pany's mines. Mr.. Hanna was presi-
dent Of tho Union National Bank Of
Cleveland and also president OF tho
Cleveland City Railway Company. In
tho latter posi,ion he worked many re-
forms. which resulted In tho city OF
Cleveland enjoying one OF the most
perfect street car systems In the United
States. In 1856 he was appointed a d.
rector OF the Union Pacific Railway
Company by President Cleveland.
March 9. 1897. Mr.. Hanna was ap>
pointed to tho United States Senate by
Governor Bushnell to MI the vacancy
caused by the retirement OF Hon. John
Sherman. who resigned TO accept the
position OF secretary OF state in Presi-
dent McKinicy's Cabinet. In January.
1898. he was elected for the short term
ending March 1. 1899. and also for tho
succeeding full term. In January. 1904.
he was reelected TO the Senate for tho
term beginning March 5. 1905. by al
most n unanimous vote. and tho largest
vote which has ever elected a senator.
In 1896 MIR. Hanna was elected chair
fann of the national Republican COM
mittec. which position he occupied con-
tinuously until his death.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19

Washington. Feb. 16.-Congressman
Shafroth did yesterday what Is with.
out a parallel in the history OF the
House of Representatives. sitting
member. whose seat was contested.
with a certified majority of 1892 votes,
he voluntarily admitted that under the
law his competitor should have the
seat, and in n peculiarly well timed
and eloquent speech asked that his
competitor should be sworn in.
During the delivery Of his address
Mr.. Shafroth was applauded several
times. and when his manly, honest
last word was spoken. general ap-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19

waahinktou. Feb. i6.-Sena;or Mar
Gus A. Hanna died at 6:to O'Clock las;
night at tho family apartments In the
Arlington hotel. after an illness extend
ing over nearly Two monihs. nlied with
apparcn, rccovcr!es followed by re-
iapscs. and finally drifting into typhoid
fcvcr. which In his weakened condition
hc was unable to Withstand.
When the end came all tho members
Of tho senator's family were In the
room except Mrs. Hanna. tho senator d
WHO. and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hanna
ytss. Hanna had left tho room only a
few minutes before.
When tho sad tidinEs were flashed
over tho wires. spontaneous ou,burs;s
OF unstinted tribute werc heard on cv-
CRY side Men who arc acknowledged
leaders OF political parties. kings Of
finance md commerce. and men select
Cd to serve In the highest positions OF
the nation. were among those who cx-
pressed tho country's Unreasonable
loss.
Marcus Alonzo Hanna was born in
New Lisbon. Coiumbinna county. Ohio.
September ~. 1887. Hc was tho son OF
DIR. Leonard and Samantha tConvcrse)
Hanna. In 1859 he removed with his
fathers family to Cleveland. which has
been his home ever since. He was cdu-
Gated In the common schools and West
crn Reserve College Mt Hudson. Ohio.
Upon graduating from college he was
engaged as an cmploye Of tho whole
sale grocery house of Hanna, Garrett
son & Co. his father being senior
member OF the firm. After the death
OF his father. which occurred In 1859
young Hanna represented that interest
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19
Torpedo Chart Lost.

Paris. Feb. lit is reported here
that the loss of the Russian torpedo
gunboat Yenesei will entail serious
consequences. The captain of the yes
sci had placed torpedoes at various
places and the maps and plans indicat-
ing these spots went down with the
ship. 1t is believed that the general
staff possesses duplicates of these pa
pers, but there is a probability that
those which were lost contained GER
tain corrections and notifications
which the others do not. al-Jt b"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19
ALEXIEFF QUITS PORT ARTHUR
TAKING HIS STAFF WITH HIM

registered un the protection Of the civil
administrator. These japanese wore
bound. stabbed and robbed of food.
money and jcwciry. They wcro rescued
with difficulty by United State Consul
Miller, together with three women rrfu-
gees. whom the civil administrator had
assured Mr. Miller would be protected.
Tho administration admits the .raSt-
~ OF the situation. but declares that
vIecroy AicSicr alone can remedy IL.
II is believed here. however. that the
maintenance Of order At this treaty
rort and the prevention 81 these viola
tons OF International rights can bc In
surcd only by an ink,nn, International
plan. supported by an armed force.
Mines have been constructed and
preparations made for dcposi,in. them
Mt the mouth OF the river here. where
the forts have been occupied by q field
battery and guns from the Russian
gunboat Syoutsch.