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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
Novel Wrftino In japan.

INVV~s SGFU''s
Until q decade ago novel writing
was not considered respectable pro-
fession In japan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
Aoor, American Mernoos.

The wholesale textile fms of I4eip-
sic, Germany, have determined to
have bargain sales on stated days Of
the year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
French Leoion of Honor.

FFSTCH ES9IVFs OF EIUFIOTs
The largest order of merit in the
world is the French Legion of Honor.
which has a trifie over half million
members.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
Very Low Excursion Rates to Portland,
Ore, Seattle and Tacoma, WASH, Van

Very Low Excursion Rates to Portland,
Ore, Seattle and Tacoma, Wash, Van
couver and Victoria, B. c.,
Via the North Western line, will be in
effect from all stations August Is to Is,
inclusive, with favorable return limits, on
account of American Mining Congress,
Portland. StOp-Overs, variable routes
and interesting side trips. Two solid
fast trains through to the Pacific Coast
daily. "The Overland Limited" less than
three days en- route. Another fast daily
train is 1.-The Chicago Special"
with drawing room and tourist sleeping
cars and free reclining chair cars daily.
Personally conducted excursions. For
tickets and full information apply to
agents Chicago & North Western R'y.
Half Rates to Democratic State Conven.
ton at Oshkosh, Wis,
Via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for round
trip, August 80 and 81. limited to return
until September 2. inclusive. Apply to
agents Chicago s. North Western R'y.
Halt Rates to Wisconsin State Fair at Mil
Waukee,
Via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for the
round trip, plus SO cents for admission
coupon to the fair grounds. Dates of
sale September to 9, inclusive, tickets
limited to return until September 10, in
elusive. Apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y.
Excursion Tickets to County Fair at Evans
vile, Wis,
Via the North W estern line, will be sold
at reduced rates August 20 to September
2, inclusive, limited to return until
September 3, inclusive. Apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
Excursion Tickets to County Fair at Bel.
videre, ILL.,,
Via the North w esterH line, will be sold
at reduced rates August 20 to September
3, inclusive, limited to return until Sep
TENDER 3, inclusive. apply to agents
Chicago & NOrth-W Western R'y.
Samples of 1905 Calendars can be seen
at this Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24

Samples of 1905 Calendars can be seen
at this Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
Half Rates to Democratic State Conven-
ton at Oshkosh, Wis.,,

Via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for round
trip, August 80 and 81. limited to return
until September 2. inclusive. Apply to
agents Chicago s. Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24

Via the North Western line, will be sold
at reduced rates August 20 to September
3, inclusive, limited to return until Sep
TENDER 3, inclusive. apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-24
Excursion Tickets to County Fair at Evans.
vile, Wis.

Via the North Western line, will be sold
at reduced rates August 20 to September
2, inclusive, limited to return until
September 3, inclusive. Apply to agents
Chicago & North Western R'y.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
aNoIHER WoRLD,s FAIR.
Chattanooga Would Celebrate End of
 the Civil war.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 1S.-The first announcement was made to-day of d formal movement to hold in this city a worlds fair, to be known as the Semi Centennial Peace Jubilee exposi- tion, commemorating the end of the civil war. It is asserted that assur- ances of aid from the Vermont and va rious organizations have been secured. The following announcement explain ing the nature of the exposition has been issued:
 From 1861 to 1865 there was fought in these United States the greatest civil war the world has ever seen. Peace between the state was established on April g, 1885. It is customary to cele- brate important periods in our history by holding expositions which demons strate the progress that has been made. Great expositions of thig kind were held at Chicago in 1893 and at St. Louis in 1904, eleven years apart Eleven years more will bring us to 1915, the year of our semi-centennial peaceh anniver. sary.
 Chattanooga is the geographical cen ter of the. scenes of the civil war It was the most strategical point and is immediately surrounded by some of the greatest battlefields of that war.
 With the great national interest that centers here. the United States govern ment would no doubt contribute gener- ously to such an exposition. It has had for years in contemplation the erection of peace memorial arch at Chatta- nooga which is to surpass anything of the kind in the world. This could be finished and dedicated in 1915.
 Therefore, let us have at Chattanoo- ga in the year of 1915 a semi entennial peace jubilee exposition to which the world shall be invited"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
CROWDS 1T HoRsE sHoW.
Largest Yesterday Afternoon and Last
 Night of Week,

New York, Nov. 1s.-The crowds at the horse show this afternoon and to- night were the largest of the week. This has been the most successful week in the matter Of attendance which the National Horse Show Association of America ever had
 The most picturesque feature of the afternoon was the class in which three members of arious hunt clubs appeared in the distinctive uniforms of the hunt. Four different clubs competed. They were the Cameron Run Hunt club from Alexandria. Va, Richmond County Hunt, Westchester Hunt and Essex Hunt of Orange. N. J. The Virginia Huntsmen easily carried of the blue ribbon. Their horses were more nearly matched, they fenced better, the uni- forms were more distinctive and the riders more of a height and in general conformation they easily were ahead. The riders with the mounts were Mir. Evans on Garrett Ripple, MT. Hoff on Tip Top, Mr. Smith on Lucy Sullivan.
 What always proved to be the pret- tiest sight in the horse show was on the programme to-day wher class of Shetland ponies were shown. None of the horses were larger than a good sized dog, and they were driven to small wagons by children.
 Aberdeen and Bressay of Pittsford. owned by E. F. Hawley were awarded the blue ribbon and red ribbons re- spectlvely Montecarlo. the tinniest pony of all, which was driven by Miss Natalie Watt, the daughter of T. l. Watt, who ownsthe animal, received third prize.
 Mrs. John Gerkens pony, Doncaster Model, won the blue ribbon in the class for ponies other than Shetlands.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
STOESSEL CONFIDENT
 OF HOLDING FORTRESS
REPORTS THAT HE CAN HOLD
 OUT SEVERAL MONTHS.

Convinced He ia Safe Until second Pa
 ciac squadron Arrives-Japanese
 BIow Up Another Arsenal-Hand-to-
 Hand Fighting-Attaclxing Force
 Widening Their saps-Attack on
 PutIIoG HiIl.
 St. Petersburg, Nov. 1s-General Stoessel has telegraphed to Emperor Nicholas that Port Arthur can hold out several months.
 London, Nov. 19.-rhe Daily Mails St. Petersburg correspondent says that Lieutenant-General stoessel's report expresses firm conviction that he will be able to hold out at Port Arthur until the second Pacific squadron arrives in March, on the condition that he is sup piled with munitions and stores. The government the correspondent adds, has instructed it's agents abroad to sup ply Lieutenant- General Stoessers re- quirements at any cost.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
SECRETARY OF NAVY IS
 TAKEN ILL AT BANQUET
COMPELLED TO LEAVE 4 DIN
 NER AT DELMoNICo,S,

Present as Representative of President
 at Feast of the Society of Naval
 Architects and Marine Engineers
 Speaks but short Time and Then
 Leaves for washIngtOn.
 New York, Nov. 1S.-secretary of the Navy Paul Morton was taken i'll this evening at the dinner of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers at Delmonico's.
 Secretary Morton had been assigned to speak to the toast 'The President of the United States" and he represented President Roosevelt at the banquet. He spoke but a short time and then ex- cused himself and left the banquet haK.
 Rear Admiral Bowles, (retired), who presided, told the guests that Secre- tary Morton was i'll and wished him to offer them his excuses for leaving them so soon, that he was not seriously sick, but did not feel well enough to re main longer at the banquet.
 It was said later that Secretary Nor to had left for Washington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
NAN PATrERsoS,s TRIAL.
Jury Complete and win sit Monday
 Morning.

New York. Nov. 1S.-only about two hours of the afternoon session was re- quired to secure the four jurors requir- ed to complete the panel for the trial of Nan Patterson.
 After cautioning the jurors not to directing them not to read newspaper accounts of the trial. Justice Davis adjourned court until Monday.
 During the search for the twelve jurors SS9 talesmen were examined and the defence used up twenty-eight of the thirty challenges which it is allow ed by law. The prosecution had sixteen of its thirty challenges lest when the last juror was chosen.
 During the afternoon Foreman Hem dricks of the jury learned that a mem- be of his family was critically ill and he asked to be excused from jury duty. No action was taken on his request to- day, but the remaining members of the special panel of talesmen were instruct ed to be present when the case is re- sumed next week.
 Attorney Rand announced tonight that he had received message that stated that Hyman stern. the pawn broker, by whose evidence the prose- cution intended to show important facts, is i'll at his home with appen- dicitis. MT. Rand would not state whether or not delay in the trial migh: result
 Stern testified before the grand jury that he identified the weapon which was found in Young's pocket as the one he had sold the day before the shooting to q man who was accompa- nied by woman. He also testified that that woman was not Nan Patterson.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
DESTRUCTION OF MOHAWK
BURYYHG or SOUND STEAMER TO
 THE WATER,S EDGE.

Woman Gges Graphic Descrlption--
 Passengers Did Not Understand When
 They Heard the Fire Gong-DecIares
 That All Owe Their Lives to Benja-
 min D. Grcahan-C -Captain and Officers
 Save Only Clothing.
 New York, Nov 1s.- While bound down through Long Island sound on one of her regular trips between this city and New London. Conn, the freight steamer Mohawk, of the Central vermont's railroad fleet. took fire off Norton's Point, on the Long Island shore, and was burned to the waters edge early to-day Her crew, with the exception of the watchinan, was res- cued by passing steamship and taken to Fall River, Mass. The Mohawk will be a total loss and little, if any, of her cargo will be saved.
 New London, Nov, lS. Though saved from the ill-fated steamer Mohawk. Mrs. Charles H. wilbur and her aunt, Mrs. Julia Colby. both Of this city, on reaching home eaFl$ this evening were completely unnerved by the experiences of the early morning in the sound.
 Mrs Wilbur. who is the wife of the electrician of the Mohawk gave a graphic description of her experiences. She said:
 Though we heard gong, which I know now was the fire alarm, we did not understand that there was any trouble and no one. came to our state room, which was on. the upper deck back of the pilot house, until we had detected the smoke and began to dress. Then MT. Wilbur came and warned us to come out at once. With little more clothing than would do for summer day, we ventured out of the room and were almost stifled by the smoke. Led by MT. Wilbur, we reached the side of l the steamer, life preservers were Ethrown around us and we were soon lowered over the side to the lifeboat and started on the rough trip to the steamer City of Boston The men nev- CT said a word and they pulled for all they were worth. When we reached the Boston q ladder was swung over her side, but it was too short for us to reach it. Life lines were placed around us, and as our boat rose on the crest of a wave we were literally thrown to- lward the ladder by our men. I caught a rung of the ladder and, steadied by the lifeline, reached the deck of the steamer. was So excited that I did not know what was going on around me-
 Mrs. Colby had remained cool during the whole time and she gave clear de- Escription of the happenings of the early morning. She said:
 Continued on Third Page.)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
FIRE INSURANCE .sGENTS.
Annual Meeting in Bridgeport
 ganization of Association.

ENuhAItlUM OA AsSUNAstNAVAs
 Bridgeport, Nov 1s.-The annual meeting and practically a reorganiza- .tion of the Connecticut Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents was held at the Atlantic hotel to-day, followed by banquet in the evening. At the afternoon session there was general discussion of the business in the state, conditions of rates, and local fire pro- lection. The following officers were chosen: President Orange Merwin, of this city; first vice. president, George E. Boyd of Waterbury; second vice. president, J. M. Layton, of South Nor walk; third vice-president, ". l.. Hatch, of New Britain; secretary, Charles W.. Stevens, of Danbury; treasurer C. l.. MeNeil, of Torrington.
 There were about fifty present at the banquet in the evening, following the business meeting, at which Henry H. Putnam, of Boston, publisher of Insur- ance Economies and the American Agency Bulletin, and also secretary of the National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents was the guest of honor. The toastmaster was Philip L. Holzer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
OdeIl Rushes Hack.

Newport News, Va, Nov. 1S.--Gover- nor B. B. Odell of New York, who ar rived at Old Point Comfort yesterday intending to remain, for two weeks, was summoned to New York tonight by Q telegram from political friends. He departed hurriedly on the Washington steamer. It is said political exigencies of the situation in the senatorial cam paign demand the governors presence. He declined to discuss the fight for the senatorship when seen tonight
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
NETHERLANDS ACCEPls.
win Gladly Participate in Conference
 Called by Roosevelt.

Washington, Nov. 1s,-The govern ment of the Netherlands has formally advised Secretary Hay that it gladly
 accepts the suggestion that the peace conference be reconvened at The Hague. So far no formal acceptance of the American invitation in it's full breadth has been received, but it is stated that nearly all of the European powers al- ready have indicated through their rep resentatives here or through the Amer ican ambassadors and ministers abroad that they accept the presidents in- yitation in principle, leaving to future negotiations the arrangement for the programme for the conference and the Limitations to be placed upon it's work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
ASSESSMENT OF CENT TO
 MIN BIG LABOR FIGHT
PLAN PRoP0SEDTo THE FEDER-
 ATIoN OF LABOR.

ImpassiOned Speeches Made in Behalf
 of It-ERort to Aid Fall River
 strikers-Unanimous Action Taken
 Figuring on Basis of Membership the
 Aid win Amount to s25,Ooo Per Week
 San Francisco, Nov. 17.-Delegate John Golden of the United Textile Workers of America addressed the con vention and implored them to aid the 25,OOO operatives now on strike in Fall River, Mass. by voting to levy an as- sessment of one cent per week for every member of a labor organization affiliated with the American Fedora tion. That this might be accomplished he offered the following resolution for adoption.
 Whereas. Twenty-Five thousand tex tile operatives in the city of Fall River having been on strike since the 25th of last July against reduction in wages ranging from 12 1-2 per cent. to as high as 40 percent. in some cases, and
 Whereas, We. the United Textile Workers of America, firmly believe that not only are we being forced to work for an un-Amerlcan wage, but are also Of the opinion that a deliberate att tempt is being made to wreck our or ganization, portions of which have been in existence since 1858. therefore, be it
 Resolved, That we do respectfully ask the delegates in convention assem- bled for the placing of an assessment on the members afIiliated with the Aneri- can Federation of Labor, on the lines laid down in the constitution, viz: One cent for each member per week, being f1rnlyof the opinion by such action that the United Textile Workers of America and the American Federation of Labor would Dc enabled to win one of the greatest victories ever secured by or ganized labor
 Inpassioned speeches were made in behalf of this measure Delegate Mary Kenney O'Sullivaii of the National Women's Trade Union league, depicted the scenes there since the strike be- gan. She characterized the conditions existent as more terrible than those at tendant on the anthracite coal strike. One meal day consisting of soup and two slices of bread was, she alleged, the fare of 400 women and children. To safeguard the virtue of these wom- en and protect the health alfd s,sr'iisssasffSs the lives of the children, she prayed that financial aid might be given until the strike could be won.
 Delegate Driscoll of Boston offered 3 motion that an assessment of one cent per week for three weeks be levied on every member of any organization af- i fliated with the American Federation of Labor to aid the textile workers now Ion strike at Fall River, The motion was carried unanimously amidst great cheers. Many delegates arose in theil seats and in behalf of their organiza- ton offered checks or cash as the share of their organizations. Figuring on 9 basis of a membership of two million il 1 is estimated that aid to the extent oi l $25, ,0OO per week will be given the l strikers.
 After passing this measure the con. yention adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
-PoRTUGUEsr TEEAr1
Contains but Three ArticIes--To Use
 Hague Court.

Hague Court
 London, Nov. 1s.-The Anglo-Portu- guese treaty of arbitration, the signing of which was announced by King Ed- ward at the state banquet at Windsor castle on November IT was issued to- night. It contains only three articles. The first article provides for differ- ences of legal nature, or relating to the interpretation of existing treaties which cannot be settled diplomatically, shall be referred to the permanent court of arbitration at The Hague, pro- vided it "does not affect the vital in terests, in honor of two contracting states and does not concern the inter- ests of third parties. The second ar ticle provides that mode of procedure prior to applying to the court and the third article provides that the agree ment shall be concluded for term of five years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
ANOTHER FAILURE.
Attempted Flight of Airahip at the
 Worlds Fair.

St. Louis, Nov. 1S.The airship of T. c. Banbow, of Columbus, Montana, was cast loose in the aeronautic concourse at the worlds fair to-day, and imme- diately ascended fifty feet. Just as the flying machine was about to clear the fence of the concourse the anchor caught and held it fast. After being released the hooks caught in a tree and the ma- chine after being up for nearly five nnin- utes was brought to the ground again. There was only a slight wind blowing. It landed outside the concourse and was taken back and housed in the aero- drome,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
.s'y I71.ssf afaf f
America Likely to Beneat by It--s
 Bitter Lesson.

St. Petersburg, Nov. 1s-2:O5 a. m.- America is likely to profit, both direct ly and indirectly, from the execution of the large naval programme which Rus sia is now eIaborating.
 The vital importance of sea power has been Russia's bitterest lesson of the war, and the government is fully de- termined that the maintenance of the empires position in future as a first class power will be impossible without an adequate navy. If the losses the Pacific fleet has already sustained should be followed by disaster to Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron, it will be necessary not only to rebuild the whole navy, but to increase it's strength The immensity of the task seems to be fully appreciated.
 While some of the contracts will be placed abroad, owing to the limited fla cilities of Russian yards, (and it is ex- pected that at least one big ship will be constructed in America), the admir- alty's plans will be directed towards ultimate divorce from dependence upon foreign shipbuilders by the organiza- tion at home of vast shipbuilding, arr mor plate, ordnance and kindred in- dustries For this purpose it is realiz- ed, however, that foreign builders aud specialists must be attracted, and some alluring prospects are likely to present themselves.
 Vickers Sons & Maxim and Arm
 strong, WhitWorth & Co, Limited, of
 England have already made advances,
 but owing to the anti-English senti- ment British firms are not meeting with
 very cordial reception. The disposi- tion is to turn towards France, Ger
 many and the United States; and a. great plant at Libau, or on the banks
 of the Neva, directed by American brains and possibly in association with French and German enterprise, is one
 of the possibilities of the near future. Among the Americans here negotiat7 ing with the Russian government is J.
 D. Wilson, who is trying to sell an in- yention of smokeless powder perfected
 by a Scotchman named Archbold, who once was resident of the United
 States. The particular merit claimed for the powder, which is adapted to heavy artillery, is quick drying quail ity, ordinary smokeless powder taking
 several months to dry.
 Theodore s. Darling, who has options
 on the dynamite guns at San Francis
 co which were recently sold mby the
 United States, is trying to negotiate their sale to Russia, with a view to
 their shipment to Vladivostok.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
BOSTON STUDENT rRoUnLE.
Statement of the Primary Cause of the
 Whole Disturbnnce.

Boston, Nov. 1s.In connection with the hearing in the encounter between the police and students of the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology on November ?, which has been in progress for nearly two weeks, Judge w. H. Emmons, chairman of the police board, said to-day that the neglect of the in- stitute authorities to give notice to the students that they were to keep off the steps was the primary cause of the whole trouble. Judge Emmons thought that on the other hand 1t might also be true that of a police lieutenant had not neglected to tell the students to keep off the stairways, the trouble might have been averted. The hearing is still unfinished
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-19
Combes Warns Ministers.

Paris, Nov. 1S.-Premier Conbes an- nounced to the ministers to-day that a circular had been sent to all public functionaries cautioning them against informing upon their colleagues. This is an outgrowth of the bitter contro- versy On the system of obtaining in. formation regarding the private lives of army officers,