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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13
To the Readers of Daily Newspapers.

This year will be an eventful one in
the. history of our country. The presi-
dental and state campaigns will create
a specially interesting news feature. The
Evening Wisconsin is the one paper Of
the state that can keep you posted on all
national and state news. Terms, $1.00
for three months by mail. Subscribe for
it by addressing the Evening Wisconsin
COMPANY. Milwaukee Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13
Salt and Fresh Water Lake.

4 lake has been discovered on Kildin
island, Lapland, which contains fresh
water on the top and salt water on the
bottom. The lake rises and falls with
the tide, and is evidently connected with
the sea by an underground channel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy. n Y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13
A Window That Is Wanted.

A would-be grateful public is waiting
to reward the man who will invent a car
window that can always be opened easily
in summer, but can only be opened by
consent of the majority in winter.-Phila~
delphia Inquirer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

The highest railroad in the world Is
the Oroyo, from Callao, Peru, to the golG
fields. 1t tunnels the Andes at an aEti-
tude Of 15,645 feet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption always
gives immediate relief y, all throat troH-
bles.-F. E. Bierman, Leipsic, Ohio, Aug
81, 1901
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13
Fish Coughs Up Ring.

Henry Walter of Jamaica. Long Is
land. Il hotel man, has a new diamond
ring which came to him in an extra
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP foe
Children teethng; softens the gums, reduces fn-
fammation, allays pain. wind collie. IS
cents a bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13
HUMOROUS ITEMS.

BOggs-What makes jugs cross-eyed?
Toggs-When he was a boy he used
to go to three-ring circuses.-Princeton
Tiger.
Does he waltz?''
Not enough to hurt"
Then, my dear girl he must waltz
well!'-New Orleans Times Democrat.
Waiter-Win you have some Boston
soup?
Disconsolate Lover-No, but if you
have any Paris green soup, bring il
aiong.-Detroit Free Press.
Il suppose you've Travelled good deal
on the RAILROADS.&C. said the farmer.
Not any more" replied the hobo. Il
quit WalEin' on the tracks fur fear O
bein' took for an actor -Philadelphia
Ledger.
A music hall performer now appearing
in London has stated that she was Of
fered to2o a week to stay In Chicago.
Whether this sum was offered by Lon
don or Chicago has not transportation
don Punch
Mrs. Justwed (house hunting)-Oh,
Charlie, here's the loveliest little linen
cupboard,
Caretaker Gnterrupting)- amt 10
linen cupboard; that's the dining ROOM
Pittsburg Bulletin.
Builder-You say you don't want three
bay windows!
Old Quarterback (rich horseman, hav-
Ing a new house built)-No; thought I'd
have one bay and Il sorrel and roam
Browning's Magazine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

Irritation by parasitic worm causes
the growth Of pearls.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13
How She Rebelled.

He shyly wooe, without success,
Nor yentured he the least caresS
Till his own baShfulness incensed him
At last be boldly Snatched a kiss
Did she rebel? / know but this,
She was ''all up in arms against him.
-rEnMn rEnnicS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

she was all up IN arms against hlm
Town Topics.
"A burglar came to my room and took
my diamonds. and | lost everything
possess" said the actress.
why didn't you use your voice.!
asked the reporter.
"Oh, | lost that, too. ''-Yonkers States
man.
Teacher-What does bully spell:
Johnny Why-er-
Teacher-Come, comel Suppose a
great, big boy were to strike little fell
low. what would you call him?
JohLny-1 don't dast tell yer, ma'am.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Mrs. Farmer-Josah, I'm goin' to
town tomorrow TO buy Il new carpet for
the parlor. What kind had | better git?
Belindy. 1t makes no diff 'rence-bustles,
eXminister. croquette or migrate. Suit
yerSelf.-kanSas City Journal.
Doctor found the patient to be suf-
fering from abrasion of the cuticle tune
faction, ecchymosis. and eXtravasation in
the integument and cellular tissue about
the left orbit.
.Judge-You mean he had a black eye?
Doctor-Y es.-London TitBits.
An ignorant old man attended pub
lie funeral of an American statesman. In
describing it later to his wife his enthu-
siasm moved him TO say:
'Arabella. it was grand. 1t was the
most CLOWN paregOric of words | have
ever had 'casion for to listen to.'-Suc-
cess.
why did you quit the Richleys,
Jane"
at was the stinginess of 'em, mum.
Was a-looSin' out me kitchen window one
day, when the mistress comes in and
thoughts-and them millionaires, moind
yOu!'-Detroit Free Press.
Those paternal commissioners Of the
District of Columbia propose to prohibit
the use by Washington BARRIERS Of any
implement of the trade that hasn't been
disinfected.
This, of course. should include the
young onions the barber ate for lunch
eon.-Cleweland Plain Dealer.
Here young man. said the old lady,
with fire in her eye, I've brung back
this thermometer We sold me-"
What's the matter with it, demand
ed the clerk.
1T amt reliable. One time We look
at it it says one thing, and the next time
it says another. Philadelphia Ledger.
L went to see a performance of 'Ro-
meo and Juliet last night and | don't
believe | have tear left in my system
today"
Gracious! does tragedy usually
make you cry%'
This one did. 1t was by an amateur
company, and / laughed till 1 cried
Philadelphia Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

"A burglar came to my room and took
my diamonds. and | lost everything
possess" said the actress
why didn't you use your voice.:
asked the reporter.
"Oh, l lost that, too. ''-Yonkers States
man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

Teacher-What does bully spell:
.Johnny-Why-er-
Teacher-Come, comet Suppose
great, big boy were to strike a little fel
low, what would you call him?
Johhny--I don't dast tell yer, ma am
iladelphia Ledger.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

Mrs Farmer-Josiah, I'm goin' to
town tomorrow TO buy Il new carpet for
the parlor. What kind had l better git?
Farmer Prosperity kind We like,
Belindy. 1t makes no diff rence-bustles,
eX-minister. croquette or migrate. Suit
City Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

Doctor found the patient to be suf-
fering from abrasion of the cuticle, tune
faction, ecchymosis. and extravasation in
the integument and cellular tissue about
the left orbit.
Judge-You mean he had a black eye:
Doctor-Y es.-London Tit-Bits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
WOULD PLACE AGE LIMIT
FOR CLERKS AT SEVENTY
Chairman Gillett Directed to Report
Bill to This Efect-No Pension
Is Provided.

As a result Of a series OF hearings
which the House Committee on Reform
in the Civil Service has been conducting
upon the question of retiring clerks.
the committee this morning directed
Chairman Giilett Of Massachusetts 10
report bin which Is in substance as
follows.
That on June 30. 1907. every Office
IN the classified service held by a per
son who IS then over seventy years Of
age shall be declared vacant and that
after June 20. 1907, every Office in the
classified service shall become vacant
when the person holding # becomes
seventy years Of age.
The effect Of this bill, which Dir. Gil
lett was authorized TO introduce il
passed, VIII make the age limit in Gov
eminent service seventy years. and pre-
clude persons beyond that age from
holding Office. IL does not provide for
their retirement upon q pension.
he committee also directed Mr. Gil
lett 20 report back 10 the House all
such bills as had been referred to the
committee, which contained q provision
Tor the retirement Of clerks upon civil
pension, with the recommendation that
they lie upon the table
The committee further directed Dir.
GuIett 10 draft a bill providing for a
rcclassihcauon Of clerks IN the CLASH
fled service
The purpose Of such bin is TO provide
for small Increases in salary based upon
merit and TO make them more frequent
than Is possible under the present sys-
ten. This measure win be discussed at
the next meeting Of the committee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
Pennsylvania Did Not
Instruct It's Delegates
Effort to Follow Lead of New York FrOWned
Upon at Democratic Machine F1eadquar-
terS---ReSume of Platform

Michael J. RYAN, of Philadelphia, pre-
scented the name of Samuel Gustine
Thompson. OF Philadelphia. for the only
nomination to be made. that of supreme
court Justice. William j. Brepnan. of
Pittsburg. arose to second it,
For national delegates-at-large. Col.
james NJ. GufTey, State chairman; J. K.
P. Hall. Ex-Governor Robert g. Patti
son. and Robert f. Wright were elected.
The platform was completed at mid
night and declares the President ''un-
safe. His various acts were de-
nounced, the Panama matter being in
Guided under the condemnation of Sc
cret treaties. Tariff reform. enforce
ment of antitrust laws, reduction of
taxation and avoidance of foreign en-
tanglements were urged. The con-
tnuance of labor troubles was deplored.
The Eikln nominate, and the conduct
of State affairs as well as the perpetua-
ton of the Quay machine we're at
tackled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19

HARRISBURG, April 19---The Demo-
cratic State convention today nonli-
mated Samuel Cuisine Thompson. OF
Philadelphia. for supreme court jus
tice, and selected State electors and
delegates to the St Louis convention.
The delegates are uninstructed. and
win vote as unit in the national con-
vention.
The executive commit arranged for
the following temporary organization:
Chairman. F. J. Fits ,2--.arons II Sc.an-
ton; secretary. w r. Mechling. of But
Ter; assistant secretaries, W. Hayes
Grier. of Lancaster: c. A. Small, of Co
lumbia: w. r. Kemmerer, of Berks. and
Charles Newhart. of Armstrong; reading
clerk. ]. Wood Clark. of Indiana; ser
geant at arms. Cyrus Bogart. of Centre:
doorkeeper, James Sweeney, of Iuzerne.
For permanent organization. The chair
man was Senator Arthur G. Dewait,
OF Lehigh, with the temporary officers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
SCOTLAND YARD
TO SEND EXHIBIT
Major Sylvester Receives a
Favorable Reply.
REPRESENTATIVES TO COME
Police Chief May Realize Dream CT
Real and Active International
Police Association.

For several years Major Richard
Sylvester. as president of the Interna-
tional Police Association. has been en-
deavoring 20 bring about practical
demonstration and arrangement with
foreign countries of what the name of
the association Implies. He has can
vassed the principal cities and countries
of the world. and is now beginning to
realize his dream in that direction.
In response to his efforts he has
opened up a new era I'm police work.
and has accomplished for the first time
that cooperation and friendly feeling
between the police institutions of this
country and those abroad which will
eventually establish one grand system.
The difficulties have been in educating
authorities abroad TO the American
manner of establishing and operating
the police departments. and the Ameri-
cams likewise have been studying foreign
methods and have had them Illustrated
by Major Sylvester, president of asso-
citation As an evidence of the great
network which has been gradually woven
through the work of the Washington
chef. Japan VIII send an extensive ex-
hibit To the police exhibit at the st.
louis Exposition. of which Major Syi-
Nt~tFI - the laAHtlr ana 4llt A-uIiiblls
Scotland Yard, authorities send the fol-
lowing communication, which Major
Sylvester has just received
Metropolitan Police Office.
New Scotland Yard,
London, April G. 1904.
Dear Sir: The commissioner OF police
OF the metropolis much appreciates the
cordial welcome you have extended to
him to be present at the st. Louis con-
VentiOn. ard ne much regrets IL Is i'm
possible for him to avail himself of IL.
He has. however, sent 10 the Exposition
some representatives of the force and
some exhibits Illustrating the methods
81 identification OF criminals adopted in
this country, which he trusts may prove
interesting. Wishing you a very sue
ces.sful meeting. believe me.
Yours truly.
GEORGE "A. EDWARDS,
Secretary.
Major Sylvester's principal regret is
thai Congress does not incline 10 aid
the District department in making an
extensive exhibit and in the establish
ment of a national bureau of criminal
identification. such. as the judiciary
Committee Of the House fayOrably re-
ported
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
Republicans ndOrSe
Richardson and Poe
President and Chaplin Brown Come in for
Commendatory misunderstanding OF
Faithfulin Virginia Avenue Baptist Church.

ardson, would be the next white Repub-
lican delegate from this District.
The next speaker was DR. w. ). Rich
arson As he rose ne was greeted py
loud applause. which lasted for some
time. Or. Richardson spoke briefly lie
said
while I have been billed TO speak to-
night I shall only say that | am glad
10 see such big assemblaSe OF good ke-
pubIicans. I am a candidate, as YOU
know, for delegate on the ticket Win
Mr.. Poe. and have not the slightest
doubt but that YOU viii, by your votes
senG US to Chicago 10 represent you IN
that great gathering OF Republicans
which will gather there on June y.
r 3. Phillips president Of the Booker
T washington Industrial Society OF the
+ District OF Columbia. said the trustees
of the society. numbering thirty-hve, at
their last meeting, unanimously in
dorsed the Richardson and Poe ticket.
and that II would have their united SUP
port jeremiah Hawkins. Of Maryland,
paid high tribute TO President Roose-
welt for his patriotism. craftsmanship,
and friendship to the negro.
He believed that DIT. Richardson and
James ". Poe were the proper men TO
send TO Chicago; that they wert, good
Republicans and highly meriTorious.
Mr.. Peters Tribute
The last speaker was Y D. Peters,
who paid high tribute 20 both Rich
ardson and Poe and spoke OF DR. Rich
ardson's manly act in aiding a young
colored man through the medical de-
partment OF Howard University. He
I first helped him through the High
/ School when Judge Terrell was prinei-
! pal
4 W. B. HID then moved that the meet
ing indorse Richardson ard Poe for
/ delegates and Chaplin Brown for ns-
1 tiOnal committeeman. and IL was unani-
mously carried.
The meeting at Miles Memorial =. N.
/ 2. Church next Thursday night is ex-
/ pected to be another large affair. 1t is
[ rumored that candidate on one Of the
/ other tickets may withdraw and accept
7 a place on the Richardson Poe ticket
I and for thar reason the nomination IF
an alternate was deferred last night 10
I give This candidate a chance 10 confer
1 with Richardson and Poe today.
/ The white Republicans OF the. Eighth
| district met last night and organized,
/ electing William A. Hickey president,
/ and William Werner secretary The
! club win work for Simmons and Chase
/ The Republican, Of the Seventh dis
/ trict have arran ged Il mass meeting at
! Odd Fellows Hau tomorrow night, for
/ the purpose of putting John +. Cook in
the field as candidate for delegate TO
! the convention.
/ The SimmOns-Chase people begin their
| campaign with a meeting tonight at
/ Odd Fellows Hail TWenty-eighth Street
and DumbartOn Avenue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
ASKED TO ATTEND REUNION
OF ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

Escorted by Senator Plat OF Connee-
tieute. Colonel Greene and J. W. Rob-
inson. Of the Society Of the Army OF the
Potomac, this morning called upon the
President. They extended an invitation
70 attend the reunion OF the society N
Hartford on May 49, when the society
Is 10 be entertained by the State en-
campment OF the Connecticut 9. A. r.
The Presidents engagements will not
permit Of his attendance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
MOy Sue Wing Buried
With Chinese Ceremony
Food, Drink, Clothing, and Money Placed in
Grave TO Sustain Spirit on Long
Journey to Heaven.

of TIE grave. These were lighted. the
Cinnamon then removed their hats and
stood Tor some moments with DOWet-
heads while Moy Jim recited a prayer
which the six Cinnamon probably un-
dcrStoOd- The surging crowd OF SIX
hundred or more persons pushed so near
a sr 5,sbos Shat down wola and Children sea
narrow escape from sharing Moy's
grave with him
Ceremonies at Grave.
Superintendent E.arIshaw finally re-
stored order and the services went on.
The coffin was lowered and covered
and then the dirt was thrown in. When
The box was about half covered AIoy
Jim took the cloths from the two bas-
kets and threw a chicken. two bowls o.
rice, one large jug OF Chinese wine. a
pot Of tea. several small teacups. and
eight pairs OF chop sticks into the grave
When these were covered three of the
Cinnamon Went 10 a carriage and took
ont the large bag containing Nov
Wing clothing and the money. Several
matches Were applied To the bag and
within few moments the contents Were
consumed.
More dirt having been thrown into the
grave MOy jim threw another chicken.
/ two bowls OF rice. eight pairs Of chop
sticks. more wine and a bag OF CHI
Eese candy and nuts into IT, When the
. mound was rounded and the remaining
dtrt cleared away the mourneTs get
/ into their carriages and returned .
! China town
Moy Wings effects We're taken 81
charge BY Moy Jim. and viii be sent to
his relatives in Chicago.
A1oy Wing was buried in the extreme
southeastern portion or the eemett RI
near the Eastern Branch. beside about
thirty other OF his cOuntrymen. who
have died in Washington. and been
buried within the past fifteen years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
HELEN GOULD SPENDS
DAY IN WASHINGTON
Takes Luncheon With President and
Mrs. RoOsevelt-Leaves City for
Norfolk This Afternoon.

Helen Gould. who arrived last night
from New York, on her way to Nor
folk, where she viii attend the dedica-
tfon Of the y NJ c. A building she
has presented TO that city. VIII leave
late this afternoon for Fort Monroe on
the Norfolk and Washington steamer.
With Miss Gould are Margaret Y.
Wilder. Sarah De F. Edwards. Miss
Montgomery. Miss orion, Miss Coots.
and 8fr. and Mrs. William p. Miller, ali
Of New York.
The party registered last night at the
New Willard This morning Miss Gould
and her friends spent several hours in
visiting interesting points about the city.
They called AT the White House, where
they were received by President ROose-
Welt Miss Gould remained 10 luncheon
with the President and Mrs. Roosevelt
The officers at Fort Myer planned a
special drill in honor Of Miss Gould to-
day but owing TO the necessity of
reaching Norfolk tomorrow she could
not walt The drill will probably be
given when Miss Gould returns. She
declined TO receive anyone at the hotel
TO-DAY except personal friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19

These consist of Suits that
viii fit Boys from ) to 10 years.
in the following materials ana
styles:
Sailor Suits in Plain Blue
CheviotS and Plaid Cheviots,
silk Soutache on collar, emblem
on shield, Black silk four-in-
hand lie. Sizes 5 to 10 years.
Norfolk Jacket Suits in neat
mixtures, Italian lined, silk
sewed, tapped seams Sizes 8 to
10 years.
Double Breasted Suits IN
Blue and Fancy Cheyiot, well
made and trimmed. Sizes 8 to
10 years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
VAUGHN CLASS TAKES
IN FOUR NEW MEMBERS

At the monthly business meeting OF
the Vaughn Glass club. OF Calvary
Baptist Sunday school. last evening. the
follwing were initiated into the club:
A /. Swartwout. J. Branson, DR.. +. I.
Bartlett. and Mr.. Van Week.
After the business session, brief adj
dresses were made upon topics of the
day by w. L. Tenny. June +. WoOtcn,
Is w Merryman. and James Price.
!. musical program was then given
BY Guy Ourand. pianist; ]. Cranston
laurie, baritone; W G. Dashieli, basso.
and the West End Mandolin Club Re
Ireshments followed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19

Because of the inability of the har-
mony committee to get proper men for
the places of judges of elections on
short notice. it was announced today
that little or nothing would be
done at the meeting Of the Re
publican harmony committee tomor-
row. 1t is expected, however, that
the arrangements for the primaries win
be completed next week. IN the mean
time the candidates for delegates to
the national convention are holding
meetings in various parts of the clsy,
some large. and the majority small.
One of the largest meetings Of the
campaign was that held last night in
the Virginia avenue Baptist Church, in
the interest Of the Richardson-Poe
ticket There were between seven and
eight hundred people present, all repre-
senting the respectable element There
was much enthusiasm. and President
Roosevelt Chaplin Brown. for national
committeeman and Or. Richardson and
Poe were Endorsed in resolutions. VIM
ston B. Hin called III meeting to order
and Alexander Befnard was elected
presiding officer. T. If. A Moore was the
secretary.
--------- - r7AAONA-s--F Oh bAA@ck u AtAN
church. first spoke in behalf OF the can
didates. w 3. Hill followed him.
The next speaker was the Rev ". II.
Harris, who made a strong appeal for
the people 20 stand par for the ticket
headed by Richardson and Poe.
Talks on Suffrage.
Mr.. Bernard then introduced James
W Poe. He said in part:
We are approaching one Of the most
important quadrennial elections held in
the District OF Columbia since Congress
repealed your system of local seif-gov-
eminent Upon the conduct of the COM
Ing election Will IN large measure de-
pend whether We shall have suffrage in
this District. Congress viii closely
watch our conduct II our election is
conducted upon the great principles OF
the party OF Lincoln. Grant and Roose-
welt. which stands FOR a fair election
and an honest count, IL will so com
mend itself 10 the Congress OF the Unit
ed States that you may expect il TO
provide fer the election Of a Delegate
TO Congress every two years 70 repre-
sent this greatest OF cities in thai
body"
Candidate Poe then reviewed the his
tory OF the Republican party and said
that President Roosevelt would sweep
the country IN November.
de said MS colleague, DR.. ". 5. Rich
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
DISTRICT COURT JUDGES
SELECT SECRETARIES

Russell p. Belew has been appointed
private secretary TO Justice Pritchard
presiding in Criminal Court. No. / He
has already subscribed 10 the oath Of
office
James Proctor has been named as
private secretary to Justice Gould pre-
siding, and IL is understood Mrs. Nellie
Corrigan Will be Chief Justice Ga
baugh's private secretary.
Miss Ruth Barnard has been selected
by Justice Barnard as his private sec
retarN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-19
Chamberlain Appears
In House of Commons
Rousng Ministerial Reception Given proteC-
ZIONIST Leader, PunCtuated by Irish Chaff
Record Crowd in the Galleries.

LONDON. April 19-The announce
ment that the budget for the coming
year would be announced today. drew
a record crowd to the seats and gal
lerics Of the house Of commons.
When Austen Chamberlain, chancellor
OF the exchequer. appeared on the floor
he was greeted with ministerial cheers
The greeting accorded his father, Joseph