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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
FIVE DIE IN EXPLOSION.
Dupont Powder Mill Near Mar
quette, Mich, Blown Up.
MAY BE OTHER VICTIMS
Thirteen Hundred Pounds of Nitro
glycerine and Three Mixings of
Dynamite Burst.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Dec. 49,
Especial Five men were killed, one
fatally injured and several badly hurt
as the result of an explosion from I'M
known causes in the Dupont Powder
company's eastern dynamite plant three
miles from this city, this forenoon.
List of the Victims.
The noise of the explosion could be
heard in this city and several windows
were cracked from the shaking. The
dead:
HALL, HENRY
GOVINSKY, JAMES.
JOHNSON, BARNEY.
BAKER, GUSTAV.
CEREAL., HENRY.
The seriously injured:
John Kemper.
Others May Be Dead.
1t is feared that there may be other
dead or dangerously wounded in the
wreck of the plant. Of the dead all We're
single except Gereau, who leaves a wife
and several children.
The men were blown into pieces which
were scattered about the woods in every
direction So far only a few shreds of
enough to fill twO-Quart measure. The
mixing house was totally demolished.
Nothing remaining of the cite except a
small quantity of splinters.
Cause Not Determined.
What caused the explosion will never
be known, as not a man in the building
at the time of the accident survives.
Thirteen hundred pounds of nitro-glyce-
rine went up, in addition to three mixings
of dynamite in process of manufacture.
The plant comprises about thirty
buildings, scattered all over eighty acres,
and of these only the magazines escaped.
Penitentiary Affected.
Many windows were broken at the
penitentiary two miles down the bay
shore. The shock was severe and for a
few minutes it was supposed that the
explosion had occurred in the prison.
The penitentiary is five miles from the
powder works.
The property loss runs we'll into the
thousands. 1t will be necessary to re-
build practically the entire plant. In the
city many windows were broken, in
Guiding number of plate glass windows,
and at the Pioneer blast furnace, the
Lake Superior & Ishpeming railroad
shops, and in other plants closer to the
power works, hardly a glass window is
intact.
Panic Miles Away.
The explosion caused much excitement
in town. Every building was shaken and
in some instances women rushed terror
stricken into the streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
ROBBERS KILL WITH CLUB.
Body of Wealthy Farmer, with Head
Crushed, Found in His Home.

RICHMOND Ind, Dec. 1S.-Joseph
farm two miles south of Milton, this
county, was found dead in his home, his
skull crushed. Robbery was the motive
for the crime, whose perpetrators are
unknown. Lucy was well-to-do and the
belief prevails that several hundred dol
lars were stolen by the murderers,
though they overlooked $4,000 in cash
which neigh bors found concealed in the
garnet of the house
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
Things to Remember.

Poor roads are the unhappiest type
of extravaganza.
When a wagon is worn out from use
on a good road it's owner usually has
money enough to buy new one.
Good roads suggest action, and mud
means sloth and laziness.
Some of the winter resorts of .e
South are advertising good roads as
special attraction
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20

EDWARD RUTLEDGE Tho ,,,o+bo5o of fb
British government was just becoming
formulated He at once became one
of the warmest advocates Of armed re-
sistance to oppression. He was one of
the signers Of the Declaration of indie
pendence and one Of it's warmest advo-
Gates.
In September, 1776, he was appoint
ed one of a board, with John Adams
aud Benjamin Franklin, to treat with
Lord Howe in reference to the ad-
mirars proposals for reconciliation
OF the colonies and the mother country.
They refused to treat, however, ex-
cept on a basis Of American 1ndepend-
ence and the negotiations fell through.
After the investiture of Charlestown
Rutledge was captured and imprisoned
in st. Augustine for q year. He was
always an uncompromising opponent
of the tories and they were glad
enough to have him In their power. But
Rutledge's loyalty never faltered. He
was, after the war, chiefly distinguish
ed for his opposition to the slave trade
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
FLEET TO MAKE CALLS.
North Atlantic Squadron Will Be Sent to
Eastern Countries Now That the
Turk Has Submitted

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec ia
Sailing orders for foreign waters are now
in preparation for the third division of
the second squadron of the North Allan
Charles D. Sigsbee. Departure had been
delayed because of the disorder in Russia
and Of the international naval demon
stration in Turkish waters. The state
department now regards the situation as
lwarranting the appearance of the Amer
lican warships on a friendly cruise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
Boiled Timber.

A new process has been discovered
for warning against white ants, the
pests of the tropical regions. These
termites-as they are called-destroy
the woodwork Of the finest buildings
within six months. Their action is in
sidious, says the London Mail, mas
much as the outward appearance Of
the wood does not betray the rotten
ness within, and their ravages, if not
discovered in time, lead to the total
collapse Of the buildings. Some time
ago it was suggested experiments
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
MISSING A TRAIN
WINS HIM A BRIDE.
Platteville Man Meets Laporte Gnd.)
Girl at Station and Are Mar
ried Same Day.

LA PORTE, Ind, Dec 18.-[Spe-
cial. by accidentally missing a train
at Allegan, Mich, Henry A. Martins of
Platteville, Wis, has won for his bride
Miss Myrtle Pullen, whom he met while
waiting at the station They were mar
ried at her home the same evening, and
when she comes to him at Platteville on
Christmas day as his wife the town will
be surprised
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
CHILD'S STAB FATAL.
Tragedy in Ohio State Institution for
Feeble Minded Follows
Quarrel.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 16.-Oliver
Falkland, aged 10, was stabbed to death
and William Lottridge, aged II, was
seriously wounded by William Smith,
aged II, all imbeciles, in the dormitory
of the state institution for feeble minded
youth last night, the result of quarrel.
The weapon used by the Smith boy was
a penknife struggled into the institution
by another boy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20

very useful in working corn and sim
liar crops, upon which vines and creep
ers are liable to be found, and whose
removal is generally attended with
much labor and annoyance. The cut
ting blade being made integral with
the shank will not be a cumbersome
or Objectionable addition to the hoe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
Collecting a Bad Debt

Bjenks-Say, Bjones, recommend
me to your tailor, will you?
BJones-Sure! If you will pay me
that $50 that you owe me first."-Som-
erville Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20

SHANGHAI, Dec. 1S.-A serious riot
among coolie laborers, resulting in the
death of twenty Chinese and injury Of
several foreigners, occurred at Shang-
hai, China, today. Two police stations
were burned A few foreigners were
injured
American Vice Consul Hurt.
The incipient riot here was promoted
by boycotters on account of an incident
involving the mixed court. The German
consul was stoned and the American vice
consul and several other foreigners were
attacked and injured.
The Chinese closed their shops when
the rioting began The local volunteers
were called out to restore order and de-
tachments of blue jackets were landed
from the Warships to assist in restoring
peace
Warships Are Sent.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 1S-The
state department has news from Shang-
hal that q serious situation exists there.
Two cablegrams state that the trouble
arose through a strike and was increased
by dispute growing out of some cases
being tried before the consular courts
Two foreigners have been killed and
many wounded. Two American cruisers
are ON their way to Shanghai.
More Rioting Reported.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-A dispatch from
Shanghai says:
tor cars were smashed. Mobs are loot
ing n several parts of the city. There
are sounds of sharp firing in the neigh
borhood of the town hall and on the
shanking road which bisects the central
district of the foreign settlement"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
CO0LIE RIOTING IS
FATAL TO A SCORE.
Shanghai Has a Disturbance Which
Causes Much Harm-TwO Foreign
ers Are Injured.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 1S.-
A cable message from Shanghai says the
riot has been suppressed. Twenty Chi
neSe were killed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
Ira gedy at Girls Door.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 16.-Milan Ben
nett, musical director of the Nothing
but Money" company, was killed and
Abbot Davidson, Chicago, leading man
and part owner, fatally wounded in a
fight with George Hasty, proprietor of
the hotel at which the company is stop
ping. 1t followed an attempt by Hasty
to force his way at o'clock in the
morning into a room occupied by one of
the young women in the company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
little LeessonS
in Patriotism

0N0N%N~@0<

Edward Rutledge was the youngest
Of the famous Rutladge family of South
Carolina and the brother Of that John
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20

injured by them. The illustration
shows both plans plainly. They are
entirely practical and the use Of either
Of them will add greatly to the long
life of the harness.-Exchange
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20

Rutledge who was
the boldest Of revo-
lutionists and pro-
nounced by Patrick
Henry the greatest
orator at the first
continental con-
gress.
Edward Ru.tledge
had been a student
Of law in the Tenn
pie in London, re-
turning to America
at the time when
the opposition to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
WHITMAN MEMORIAL,

Tablet Recently Erected to "the
Good Gray Poet"
At West Hills, in the township of
Huntington, L. l., tablet has recent
" been erected at the birthplace Of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
WHOLE FAMILY IS BURNED.
Five People at Red Lake Falls (Minn.)
Night Fire Victims.

RED LAKE FALLS, Mimi, Dec. 16.
The entire family of Peter Martell,
aged 80, blacksmith, was burned to
death by fire which destroyed the
Martell home in this city at about 3
o'clock this morning. The dead are:
MARTELL, PETER.
MARTELL, MRS. PETER,
EDDIE, aged 13.
ANNIE, aged IL.
DANIEL, aged 8.
The bodies are now lying in Woodman
hall, awaiting burial
Peter Martell was sleeping in room
on the first floor when the fire broke out.
He was seen by a neighbor making an
attempt from ladder to break in a win
dow in the second story, where the rest
of the family were sleeping. Just as he
gained an entrance the floor gave way
and all went down into a fiery furnace.
The bodies were burned beyond recog-
milton,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20

Less woman has to complain
about the more she complains.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20

When lamp stands in it's own light
it Is time to turn it down.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
Another Sanderson Sentence

BLUFFTON, Ind. Dec 16.-Otto
Cook, the sixth and last defendant
charged with the murder of Preston
Sanderson, has been convicted and will
be sentenced to prison for term Of
from two to twenty-one years. Sander
son was murdered near Hartford City,
October 3D. 1904. William Cook and
Ernest Sanderson are now serving life
sentences, Ollie Sanderson, the wife of
the murdered man, was acquitted. and
Clara Cook and Sam Emory were re-
leased.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20
Negro Killed Editor

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-A coroner's
jury today decided J. III. THOMPSON. an
editor of the New York Times who was
found dead in his room at the ST. James
hotel September last, was murdered
by r. FL. Hamilton, negro elevator
operator at the hotel, who committed sui
eide some weeks ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-20

The explosion caused much excitement
in town. Every building was shaken and
in some instances women rushed terror
stricken into the streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
SWANSON MOVING.
Traversing the State in Interest
of His Candidacy.

~ . sJ-is 4 20 Z
Congressman Claude A. Swanson was
in Northampton county yesterday adj
dressing the people Of the Eastern Shore.
He will leave there tomorrow for North
cumberland and Will address the voters
Of that county on Monday and that eve
ming will speak again to nnoths Or s:udi-.
ence at Reedvllle, in the same county.
On Tuesday the candidate will carry
the campaign into Lancaster, where lie
has a strong following upl had four
years ago. He will speak at Lancaster
Courthouse that day, and on "Wednesday
he will address the voters OF Wcstmore.
~ On the 18th Mr.. Swanson will trans
fer his campaign from Tidewater to
Northern Virginia. speaking at Upper
VILE, Fauquier county. on Friday. He
will take brief breathing spell then
until Monday week. June 18th, when he
will speak at Amherst Courthouse. From
Amherst he will make another long jump:
going to Brunswick county, where he will
speak, June 20.
However. that may be. neither Mr..
Swanson nor his office force lis relaxing
energy in any respect. and the cam can,
vass Of the State by voice and letter VIII
be kept #up until the primary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
YOUNG LADY LOSES
SUIT FOR DAMAGES
Judge Waddill Instructs Jury to
Find for Old Dominion
Steamship Company.

30
The case Of Miss Mamie Morgan VS..
the Old Dominion Steamship Company, a
suit for 10000 damages for Injuries, al
legged to have been sustained by the
young lady while travelling as passen-
ger of the defendant company. came
to an unexpected close yesterday in
the United States Circuit Court, Judge
Waddill instructng the jury to find for
the defendant company
The counsel for the defendant had Of
fered motion to so instruct the jury
at Thursdays session, and it was ar
gued at length by counsel, pro and con.
Yesterday morning Judge Waddill ruled
on the motion, allowing It. This action
Of the court was based upon the ground
that the evidence. had established the
fact that Miss Morgan's injuries We're
due to an act of God and not to the
negligence of the defendant, nor even to
the dual cause. Miss Morgan was in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Speak to Railroad Men,.

Rev.. Sidney Peters, associate editor
Of the Christian Advocate, will speak at
the Main Street Station. Railway J.. II.
G C.. a. to,m nn !, !, afternoon, June nth
Damned and Delivered Railroad men,
their families and friends are cordially
invited. Rev. Mr.. Peters Is pastor OF
Trinity Methodist Church. this city. and
Is an earnest and interesting speaker,
and greatly beloved by people of all de-
nominations.
The privilege membership In the associa-4
ton Is now open to the employees OF all
railroads entering Richmond. and many
Will avail themselves of this opportunity
speedily. 4sIt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
THREE MORE CHARTERS.
Corporation Commission Au-
thorizes More Concerns.

The State Corporation Commission mas
granted the following charters:
Ocean View Land Corporation. Norfolk; &.
" Cooke, president: G. NJ. Barnett, vice-pres-
Ident: T. r. Wilcox. secretary and treasurer;
Norfolk. Capital, $4,000. Objects, to buy and
sell real estate in tho city and county OF
Norfolk. Va.
Richmond Rlves Fleming, president; w. O.,
Boyd. v!ce-presdent; Harvey D. Hatcher. SEQ
rotary and treasurer. ALL Of Richmond. Va,
facture medicines and drugs and all other
articles inclden, TO general retail drug
business &
Ellington Guy Timber Company Gnc). Rich
nond; Charles r. Guy, president; 3. II. FL
inyton secretary and treasurer; Richmond.
Va Capital stock, $4,000. Objects. to deal
the products thereof. to own and operate saw
mills. planning mills, etc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Academy Finals TODAY.

The finals of tho Richmond Academy
will take place at IL o'clock to-day. Tho
chief address Of the occasion will be by
DR.. S. G. Mitchell. Of Richmond College.
The further exercises will be the pre-
lars in gold, given by former Dean Or.
J. a. c. Chandler, OF New York City,
and the announcements Of the Hatcher
Scholarship medal. and the Richmond
G sh,r se ana t en- AGaaeiny scholar
Announcements as tto the 1an5-'06 will
be made by DR.. F.. W. cartwright, chair
man Of the Academy Committee.
The friends OF the school and OF tbs
students are invited to be present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Collector Stuart Here.

United States Customs Collector !; y; .;
Stuart, of Newport News, and United
States Marshal Morgan Treat, who has
just succeeded Mr.. Stuart as marshal, had
n pleasant meeting yesterday and ex-
rhetorical bouquets at each other In the
Federal building Mr.. stuart came up
from Newport News TO settle up some
private affairs here.
Mr. Treat has framed MS recess appoint.
mont us marshal and has 1t on THO wall
of his office. Ii is signed by Secretary
Moody and President Roosevelt, and holds
only until the Senate convenes. Then MI
Treats nomination must be confirmed
and in that event he will be commissioned
for the full term of four years,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Board Meeting Postponed.

The State Board of Education. it was
announced yesterday, will not be able TO
meet until Thursday, June 22d, owing 70
the fact that one or more members Wouid
at his school
The taking Of further testimony in the
.Eggeston Investigation concerning al
legged exorbitant prices charged for 8 the
sion Of the board thereon is the matter
of absorbing interest In connection with
the meeting. superintendent are, to pc
elected for the schools of Newport News
and Rockbridge county. Messrs. Jenkins
Jones and others ere candidates fox the
Newport News superintendency, over
which the board recently 4deadlocked. Mr.
w. c. Morton is mentioned as DARK
horse for the place. In Rockbridge county
Colonel Robert Catett the super1nten-
dent, has lust resigned. y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Appointed Gaugers.

Mr. Thomas r. Glazebrook and Mr.:
George Duncan were yesterday appointed
storekecpers and gaugers by the United
states internal revenue service These
positions do not require all the time Of
the appointees, and only pay during the
fruit brandy season and when the gaugers
are actively employed. Mr.. Glazebrook
was recently. a deputy United States mar Al.
shall by appointment of eX-Marshal Stuar.
mi retired upon the reappointment Of
MI. Treat. He has made an excellent oiti-
cial and his friends are hopeful that
something better Is In store for him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10

about $4,000, or about nine hundred thou
sand dollars annually. Bonds to the ag-
gregate amount Of $1,100,0O or more were
siderably reducing tho interest charges.
The bonds OF the State bear three per
cent. annual interest, and are selling
near or above par IN the cases OF INC
Most of bondholders keep accounts with
local banks, the checks being mailed to
the banks and placed to tho credit Of the
bond holder ~ N IT S5s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Judge Mann to Speak Here

State Senator William II. Mann, one
Of the candidates in the triangular E,lber-
material race, will make his initial Rich
mond campaign address at Corcoran Hall
on next Tuesday night. Judge Mann
has some .staunch supporters In Rich
mond and those who are not favorable
to his candidacy concede his earnest abil-
ity and pure patriotism. There will
doubtless be a crowded house, as man,
desire to hear from the Judge himself q
dnliyerancn on disputed questions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Are Transferring Bonds.

The state Treasurer and Second Auditor
are now cnga ged In transferring bonds
before June 10th. when the ssemi-annual
interest paymentson bonds is payable.
Preparations are also making for the pay
merit of interest, which on the outstand-s
ing securities OF the State aggregates
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Triumph" and at S:l5 P. NJ. the subject
Will BIO The Last Chance

. 4 = i
At the Park Place Methodist Church at
II a. NJ, tho childrcn's day services will
be held The exercises Will be interest
ing and Instructive. at p. NJ. tho
pastor, Rev. L. y. Betty. will preach.
+ Rev. Henry Pearce Atkins will preach
to-morroT at West End Christian Church.
on Morris Street: morning subject will
be "'rhe Greed Of Chrlstia nity;;', tho
subject at night will BIO The Folly OF
the WISE
The date for the West Richmond Dis
trlct Conference OF the Methodist Epls.
5copal Church has been fixed for July H.
It will be held at Ashland, and Rev.
r. T. Wilson will preside
Z Rev. J. B. Hntson. pastor, will preach
at the Pine Street Baptist Church at ii
=: NJ: subject: The Greatness Of thu
Bible" The services at night will bs
suspended on account OF the commence
nlent sermon at Richmond College.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10

jured by being thrown from her berth
on the steamer Princess Anne during
a violent storm at sea, and by water
washing In or leaking into her state
room.
This termination of tho case permits of
an appeal, but 1t Is not known yet wheth-
or the case will be taken to the higher
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
West End Rescue Mission.

There will be three services at the
West End Rescue Mission, No. TT West
Cary Street Tomorrow
III A. M.--Bible reading and prayer.
$3.50 P. M.-Subtect: Holiness Unto the
Lord.
Christi
week, each night at 8:15.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
DR. Robins's Purchase.

Dr. Charles r. Robins has recently purchased
removed thcre Will make 1t his future home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10

f&@ Burnett's Vanilla II: x
leaves a good taste in the mouth II is
pure and wholesome. Don't be cheated
with cheap goods.-Adv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
SUMMER COLDS.

SUMMER COLDS.
Laxative Bromo Qunine, the world wide
Cold Cure, removes the cause. Call for
the full name and look for signature OF
r. w. Grove. 25c.-ady.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10
Mr.. Capers in the Race.

Mr.. James II. Cape.. Jr.. has an
nouncnd himself candidate for the City
Democratic Committee from Lee Ward,
subject to the Democratic primary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10

Rev. w, A. Cooper. pastor, will preach
at st. James Methodist Church to-mor-
row, both morning and night; morning
subject, Para BILE Of the Pounds. the
hour Of holding night service has been
changed to s:l5, and a series of sermons
will he begun on "These Sayings OF
fMinen-Words of Jesus.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10

The medal. given this year by Rev. Mr..
Eggleston and for which both girls and
boys contested will next year be contest
ed for only by boys, Mr.. Moore. as above
stated, having provided one for girls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-10

/ At the East End Baptist Church tho
Rev. B. D. Cav will fiji his pulpit at
both services tomorrow, Morning. theme,
MY Brothers Keeper" evening theme,
Waiting and Working"
At First Unitarian Church there will
be childrcn's Day services at Monroe
Hall, tomorrow morning at II o'clock.