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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31
Prominent Man Suicides.

Ex-District Attorney James D. Ryder
of Waterloo committed suicide at that
place Friday by shooting himself with
a revolver. He lived about one-half
hour. The suicide took place in Ryder
Bros. Bank, which has been closed for
several months. He had key to the
building and went in shortly before the
dinner hour. The shot was heard by a
clerk in nearby store. The bullet
entered the right temple and passed
through the head, breaking a window
in the building. It is alleged that he
had been drinking quite heavily of late,
which together with the closing of the
bank, is supposed to be the cause for
his act.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31
Dam BillPaSSeS Senate!

Last Saturday the senate at Madison
passed favorably upon the bill allow
ing the raising of the so-called rough
and ready dam in the city of Water
town. Much opposition was offered to
the or iginal bill by those residing in
the vicinity of the dam The bill as
passed and amended carries with it the
provision that the approaches to
Oconomowoc avenue bridge must be
kept passable and that the sum of
$500 shall be paid to the city by the
Watertown Gas and Electric company
to assist in building a new bridge at
this point at any time. 1t is also
claimed that under provisions of the
bill the Gas company will have power
to condemn the lands. as it is a
corporation furnishing light to the
city. The height of the present dam
is 81 feet and it is proposed to raise it
three feet. Siuiceways will be
provided so that the water in the
river will not be allowed to go higher
than it has been this year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31

In order that within the limits of our
land there might not be one soul,
either white or black, in ply steal
bondage to another.
You men of the grand army who
went to the front, and you wives and
mothers who remained at home waiting
Tor your dear ones to return-you know
the cost of it all. ''War is hell" saws
John Sherman. 1t is hell-hellish in
the human sacrifices it demands, hellish
IN the sorrow it causes, hellish in that
like the horrible heather rites, it de-
mands the fairest and best life of ma
ton. The men who fought went into
this hell, some went down in this hell
never to rise again, some camelOut of
the terrible flames Of this hell, Scared,
wounded, weakened; with an arm shot
away, leg gone, side perforated
lasting mementos of their valor, con-
slant reminders to US of the cost of
freedom and the beauty of heroism
Men may speculate and gamble in
their wild desire to get something for
nothing. But everything of permanent
value or eternal significance has it's
price, and the blessings we enjoy today
were purchased for us by the blood of
our soldier dead, and by the heroic
patriotism of the living.
Once more, Memorial day is of great
value, in that it helps to keep alive the
flame Of patriotism in young hearts and
teaches to the youth of our land the
true worth Of love of country With
all the material prosperity of our day,
there comes the great danger that we
lower our ideals, or lose them
altogether. We need ideals to remind
us that there is something far grander
than mere getting and selfish posses
sion. Memorial day points the way to
the unselfsh spirit, in which the key
word is not get, but give.
We detest a traitor, and shudder at
the mention of the name of Benedict
Arnold, who in the selfsnness of an in
Jured self-love would sell his country
for which he had fought so nobly and
conspicuously He has gone down in
disgrace to all generations of men, and
name take it's place beside that of Judas
Iscariot, the betrayer of the worlds
Redeemer, and SO long will it stand as
the symbol of the deepest ignominy.
Likewise who will ever forget the
glorious deed of Leonidas and his three
hundred Spartans at the pass of Their
mopylae. See them take their final
stand in the defile of the narrow pass,
offering their bodies to the Persian
hosts in an attempt to save Sparta and
Athens from foreign invasion. With
their departing life they eignifed their
approval of the law of their land that
Continued on fourth page
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31
The Death Record.

Mr. August Neitzel died at his late
residence, 701 Division street, SaSur-
day morning He was born in Ger
many, MAY 9. 1881 and has been res
ident of WatertoWn many years,
portion Of which time he conducted a
grocery store at the corner OF North
Third and Madison streets. His widow
and four daughters survive. The fun
eral took place Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock to st. Marks Lutheran
church.
Robert Williams, pioneer resident
Of Jefferson county, died at Wales,
Waukesha county, Friday morning,
where he was visiting relatives. He
was the father of Mrs. Edward Lewis
Ci Pipersville with whom he made his
home, and George Williams of Milwau-
kee and Frank Williams of San Fran
cisco. He was about 80 years old
The remains were brought to Pipers
vile for interment.
William Wittchow, for the last nine
teen years foreman of the lumber
yards at the G. b. Lewis factory, died
Tuesday morning at his home, 512 Elm
street. He had been sick since Friday
when he went home from work suffer
ing from an attack of appendicitis.
His condition became very critical
during the night and death released
him from earthly suffering at 7:30
Tuesday morning. Mr.. Wittchow
was born in Germany, September Ia,
1861 and came to this city about
twenty years ago. He was married
year later. His widow and two daugh-
ters survive. Mr.. Wittchow was an
upright, steady and Industrious man
esteemed by his employers and friends.
He was kind husband and father and
was devoted to his home and family.
The funeral will take place Saturday
afternoon from the home at 1880 o'clock
TO ST. Mark S Lutheran church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31
An Open Letter.

From the Chaplin. S. c.. News: Early
in the spring my wife and | we're TAX
en- with diarrhoea and SO severe were
he pains that we called physician
who prescribed for us, but his medic
ines fail, to give any reliet A friend
who had IA bottle of Chamberlain's Col
ic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on
hand gave each of us a dose and we at
once felt the effects | procured bot
tie and before using the entire contents
we were entirely cured. 1t is a Won
derful remedy and should be found in
every household. H. G. Bailey, Editor.
This remedy is for sale by g. A. Gamm,
r. H. Brennecke, II T. Eherle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31
Base Ball.

On Saturday, May 27, the COLUMBUS
Hieh School team met defeat at the
hands of the second team of North
western. The game was very exciting
throughout and only timely batting in
the ninth inning saved the Northwest
ern team from defeat Both pitchers
held their own fairly we'll, Ablemann
of Northwestern receiving better
support than the Columbus pitcher.
The batting of Columbus third base
man was feature Of the game, he
getting three hits out of tour times at
bat
The Jumbo ball team shut out
Waterloo Sunday Is to O. Jumbos
had the game all to themselves and
did effective work at the bat
Wendorf and Otto Schultz, who were
in the points for the local team. did
yer effective and clever work. Wen
dorf allo - be visitors but one hit
and struck out sixteen men. Next
Sunday the Juneau team will be here
and cross bats with the JunIbos at
Washington Park.
The Beals & Torrey shoe company
team defeated Sacred Heart college
team Sunday by score of II to 6.
The game was clean one all through
and the Deals & Torrey team wore
their new uniforms. present from
their employees.
The Eighth grade team of the high
school defeated st. Bernard's school
team by score of II to 2, Saturday
Northwestern University baseball
team will so to Beaver Dam Saturday
to play the Wayland Academy team.
This will be the first outside game
for Northwestern.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31
important Fair Meeting.

A permanent organization of the
Watertown Inter- County Fair associa-
tion was effected at a meeting Of the
stockholders held at the city hall Fri
day night. More than majority OF
the present subscribers were repre-
sented at the meeting which was pre-
sided over by chairman F. E. Woodard.
The committee on permanent organ
ization reported the names of the of
icers and directors and the same were
elected without dissent. The date or
the fair was determined at meet
of the executive board which was
held at the city hall Monday evening.
The dates of the fair will be Septem-
Der 10, 20, 81 and %. Following
are the officers and directors chosen:
President, H. Wertheimer; vice
president, w. D. Sproesser; secretary,
Charles Mulberger; treasurer, H. g..
NtuUez DitGCbOTS-OuO yOdt, H. .
Holland. j. Nj. Malloy, Charles
Vaughan; two years, Joseph E. Davies,
w. A. Beurhaus. John C.. Cruel, three
years, A. Cebell, Simon Molzahn,
Ernst Kruger.
AZ the meeting of Monday evening
which was presided over by President
Herman Wertheimer, committee oI
four was appointed who will have
charge of the construction of the
necessary fencing, buildings, ETC., and
to arrange for water supply. The
committee consists Of Messrs. W. A.
Beurhaus, Ernst Kreuger. A. Cebell,
and G. A. Vaughan. An advertising
committee was also appointed consist
ing of the secretary, Charles Mulberger
j. P. Holland, H. q. CRUDE and j. M.
Malioy. The superintendent of speed
will be appointed at a later meeting
subject to the call of the president.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31
Good Farms for Sale-Opening and Prairie

The undersigned has for sale large
number of farms of all sizes, from 80
acres up to 260. We have as good
farms near Cambria as can be found
anywhere in Wisconsin. and are offer
ing them at from $55 to $50 per acre
If interested, write or call and see these
bargains G.. Hecker, Cambria, Wis
St
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31
Half Rates to MliW lIkee, Wis,

Via the .Northwestertern line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at one fare for
the round trip, June 2l, % and 90, linn
tied to return until June "a. inclusive,
on account of Biennial Meeting of
Modern Woodmen. Apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. William Freitag mourn
the death of their child. aged two
years. The funeral took place Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock to the Emmanuel
church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-31
Half Rates to Annual Meeting German
Baptist Brethren, Bristol, Tenn,

Via the North Western Line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for round
trip May 81 to June 2, inclusive, with
favorable return limits. Apply to agents
Chicago & North " estern R'y.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10
INEQUALITY OF THE LAW

Il there is any one thing more than
another in this country that would
make for social and political reyoiu-
ton, says the Wall Street Journal, It
would be the feeling that there is one
law Tor the rich and another for the
poor. ~. a
destiny Of the So q week clark erkn who ghe
steals few dollars form his employer.
The law deals with him sternly. He is
arrested and sent to- prison. When his
term expires, every door of reputable
employment is closed against him. He
bears the stamp of felon. There is
employment is closed against him. He
1s stunned by his fellows. There is no
hope and no opportunity for him.
But how about the rich man who uses
his power to make profit at the ex-
pense Of others, who steals in lordly
way by holding up multitudes and fore
ing them to pay tribute to him, who
mismanages trust funds, who speculates
with the money Of others, who votes
himself aythieying salary, who violates
the law, who juggles with figures, who
doctors books, and who makes false
ments having the power Of supervision
they arrested and tried for violation Of
laws Are they expelled from the
Chamber OF Commerce and other repu-
table associations Of business men7 Are
they ostracised by society9
The cry has been that the insurance
officials who have been guilty Of dis.
honest practices should Ego. In re.
Spouse to the pressure Of public opin.
ion some of them age going. y But
does resignation, forced or otherwise
meet all the requirements of Justice
The So a week clerk is not permitted to
resign. He is not permitted to plead
illness or the pressure of other affairs
as reason for retirement. \ He is per
emptorily put into Jail
| Is it not time when something should
be done to show to the country that
there is an equal enforcement of law il
| this country
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10
SOUTH ST. PAUL LIVESTOCK

Receipts Of livestock at the South,
st. Paul market last week totaled 4,706
cattle, 891 calves, 26, $50 hogs and $3.50
sheep, as compared with 5000 cattle,
567 calves, 1858 hogs, 1866 sheep the
preceding week, and 9,119 cattle, $50
calves, 29, 022 hogs and Il, APO sheep the
corresponding week last year.
Receipts Of cattle here for the week
dropped off considerably, the total be-
ing short under 5000 as compared with
something oyer 5000 the preceding
week. The proportion Of butcher stuff
was comparatively small, and there was
marked scarcity of steers. No fin
ished beef has yet found its way to this
point, available killers being grassy,
with an occasional head of warmed up
stuff. Demand is strong for cattle and
prompt sale is assured for offerings.
Quality, except in the cases of few
stray good to choice cows and one or
two loads Of steers, has averaged only
fair. Prices for good heifers and cows
have advanced 10 to l5c over last
week Is level, quotations for those kinds
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10
"A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT

In a material sense this has been
the greatest year IN the history of the
republic, says w. Ct. Nichols, in Cent
per Cent. There have been banner
crops record railroad earnings, record
iron production, record business pros
perlty, record wage results, both IN
clearings, record volume Of money in
circulation and record supply of gold
in stock. There has been more coal
mined and q larger aggregate of produc-
ton OF precious metals than ever be-
fore. There has been an enormous in
crease to the wealth of the country,
and on the surface of things our popu-
conditions.
On the first Of the dawning new year
and interest on railroad and industrial
securities will be distributed to APP
proximately 100000 individuals and
estates. This colossal sum is the cream
Of the net income Of properties hav-
ing valuation close to SIS 5000, 100000.
1t is the semi-annual and quarterly
dividend and interest payment on going
properties which give employment di-
rectly and Indirectly to very large
percentage Of America g industrial pop
ulation. It is the concrete expression
OF the best civilization the world has
ever known. It stands for the thrift,
industry and intelligence Of 8O,OOO,OO0
people. In this civilization there is
small use for drones. Idlers have no
place in this era.
It is not alone in the railroads and
great industrial combinations that we
find vigorous life and pulsating energy.
1t is found in the mines, on every farm,
IN every village and hamlet and in
every line of commerce and industry,
running from the largest to the smallest
\ The outlook for the, coming wear
could not well be improved on.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10
THE CHICAGO OPTIONS

being $2.85 to $3.50. Good steers are
quoted 1918 to $4.25. These figures
apply to CRASHED stuff, grain finished
cattle being quoted 81 to $3.50 higher.
Veal calves have ruled strong thruout
the week, the supply being light, and
demand good for all kinds. Butcher
bulls have strengthened, selling largely
have been moving around 1925 to $40,
with common stuff down. to So.
Trade in stock and feeding cattle has
been on very satisfactory basis thru
out the week. Chicago and other mar
kets reported dullness the first of the
week, but only one day was any effect
Of outside conditions felt here, and then
only on the common to fair: grades.
Country demand has been strong, and
the supply being light, values were
fully steady to strong, as compared
of good heavy feeders, which were in
demand. Most of the medium feeders
moved from $2.75 to 1925, which fig
ures represent the bulk Of the week Is
transactions. Quite delegation Of
feeders moved around 1925, with some
sales up to $40, but the $3.50 to 1915
kinds of cattle were not to be found in
the yards. Traders say that choice
bunch of dehorned steers with right
weight would sell up to 1878. A good
class Of yearlings sold from So to 1925,
which is practically an advance of Csc
over two weeks ago. Good stock steers
moved within the same spread.
Several features combined to make
the hog market better last week than
any in several months. Receipts have
shown great increase, the total being
over 25,000, as compared with about
10000, which, even with the Thanks
giving holiday considered, is a material
gain. Eastern markets have also re-
ported more liberal receipts. Instead
Of going down in the face Of a heavier
supply, as traders week ago predicted
would be the case, prices took an up
ward turn. This was due to outside
influences, strength in provisions being
an important Consideration. Opening
with prices Sc lower it looked as If the
week would be a repetition Of most
weeks Of the fall, but conditions
changed. Tuesday showed an advance
Of fully a dime; Wednesday 8 close was
strong, and Thursday showed gain OF
lOc. But Friday reaction set in, an6
| there was a loss Of dime. The eau
ton given shippers week ago, is re
peated, for with provisions taking {
turn. hog values may be lower.
Sheep prices show an advance Of 25,
as compared with quotations at tn,
close of the preceding week. Good tc
choice ewes are now in ready sale at 81
to 1925, as against $4.75 to J$5 a week
ago. earring wethers are quoted $3.50
to Sc, while the preceding week toy
was 1910: Lamb prices show practic
ally no change, tho the market il
stronger than it was a week ago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10
SIOUX CITY LIVEsToCK

Receipts Of cattle at Sioux City have
peen liberal and with close to 1000
head on sale the run was 1900 more
ina Ehan were On the market last week.
The stocker market has been in a very
demorallzed state. Yard traders
prices 1oc to 15c lower. As the Week
advanced with lack Of a country de-
m ma the market went. to the bad.
While the very best quality stockers
were not much lower than at Monday g
decline other grades ranged from Zoo
to SOC lower than last week and the
lnnfer1or quality lightweight stockers
and ,yearlings received the full effect
OF the decline. Nothing in the steer
grades sold at $2.75@3.25. The COM
mon stockers and inferior grades of
yearlings were hard sellers at $2.25D
So. Stock heifers ruled 10@15c lower
than last week, but with moderate mar
keting the offerings were disposed of to
better advantage than the steers at
$2@2.50. Yard traders have expert
enced one Of the slowest weeks this
fall, and at the close there are a large
number of cattle in. the pens that will
have to be carried over. This fact
will not help the market the coming
week and unless there is better de-
mand from the. country slow trade
can be expected.
The condition of the fat cattle mar
ket has been fairly satisfactory. Values
early in the week were somewhat low
er and in cases the desirable butcher
stock was quoted 10@15c lower than
last week. Later, however, the moder.
ate marketing caused a reaction to the
trade and closing quotations are right
up with last weeks closing quotations,
The best Of the butcher stock sold from
So to $3.50, with a few choice lots up
to 81. The bulk Of the cows and heif
ers sold at $2.40@2s5, and Gamers
and cutters from $1.75 to 1925. In
steers there has been fair marketing
of warmed-up stuff that sold from $3.50
to $4.65, but nothing strictly good has
been received.
Receipts of hogs this week were the
heaviest Of the fall season and close
to $4,000 head have been marketed
There was some fuctuation in values
but last weeks closing quotations are
fairly well maintained. Hogs are sell
ing from $40 to $500, with the bull
around $3.50. Heavy runs are looked
for for the balance Of this month.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10
GROSS EARNINGS

Three weeks ago two stock exchange
houses who do business for the Rocke-
Teller Rogers combination, borrowed
$5,OOO,OOO in New York on six months
time and the collateral which they put
up happened to be entirely Amalga-
mated Copper.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10
GOPPERS ARE EXCITED
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
New York, Dec. 9.-Owing to the APP
parent famine in copper metal and the
high and advancing prices at which it
is held, speculative interest in what is
known as the Copper shares is reach
ing to- almost the enthusiastic stage.
has assumed the leader
ship, advancing rapidly Of late on what
fact that the directors Of the company
meet next Thursday or a week from It
to act on the dividend which it is ex-
spected will be raised to per cent, is
likewise responsible for much Of the
buying. Among the coppers on the
curb, Boston Consolidated, Utah,
United and Dominion are most, con.
spicuous for activity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10

It is conceded in New York that the
market is an abnormal one, but as the
pools are literally supplied with time
money, they are therefore indiffereiE
ito the furries in the call rate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10

Out of 10000 shares dealt in for for
eign account yesterday on the New
York stock exchange, 10000 were pur-
chases. One Of the features was the.
activity Of the foreign houses in Ana.
conda.;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10

Now that the forthcoming railroad
rate legislation promises not to be of a
drastic nature, 1t is believed the bear
the railroad stocks will be removed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-10

Many think that the turn of the,
year will witness a change for the bet
ter in Russian affairs. If this is real:
lied it will remove the greatest dis
turbing influence Of the day in the
finance of the world.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-02-03
SELLING WHISKY TO MINORS.
George Ragen Tried On This
Charge This Morning.

George Ragen was tried by Judge
Erwin this morning on a charge OF
selling wisky to minors. The sale on
which the arrest was made was to q
19-year- country hoy of the Gull
leoka neIghboIood, and was not made
by Mr.. Ragen, but by hts barkeepeI
although Mr.. Ragen stood by and
watched the sale made.
The saloon men claimed that they
asked the boy first if he was ''all
right and he wanted to know what
''all right" meant and they told him
it meant whether he was twenty .one
years old or not, to which he replied
that he was twenty -one.
The boy says the only question asked
him was as to how much whisky he
wanted.
The boy had 16-year old com panion
awaiting him on the outside and the
two had started off with their big
bottle of whisky when detected and an
explanation of where they bought it
demanded.
Judge Erwin will render his de-
cision in the case Monday.