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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
AN ISLAND LAID WA STE.
Volcano Carries Destruction to One of
the PhiIippines-12,0 600 Are Dead.

Aus
SYDNEY, n. S. W.. July 1S.-Reports
have reached here from Tamur that
there has been volcanic eruption on
the island of Sangir, of the Philippine
group, and that most of the Inhabitants
have been killed. A native from the
Talatee Islands, who landed at Selangen
four weeks ago, brought a remarkable
story to the effect that several other
natives had Just returned from voY-
age near Sangir. They had intended to
land on the island, but were prevented
by the sight of the mountains belching
forth smoke and fire.
They reported that the "whole
island was on fire" The water along
the coast was full, they said, Of half
burned wreckage, pieces of houses
and charred bodies. The whole popula
ton, estimated at about y 600 seemed
to have been swept into the sea or
burned. as not living soul was to be
seen. Streams of lava were still flow
ing towards the shore, showing that the
activity of the volcanoes had abated.
The steamship Catterthon, from Chi
na to Sydney, brought similar story
into port yesterday. Near Sangir, the
captain said, they passed through miles
of debris dissimilar from anything he
had before seen at sea. Poles and sides
Of huts, most Of them charred and
broken, were mingled with such uten-
sils as the natives of the Philippines use
in cooking. Many unacceptable OBJ
jects, resembling charred human
trunks, were also seen. A head dress
in the wreckage was identified by q
sailor who had lived in the Philippines
as peculiar to the natives Of Sangir and
the nearby islands of the Philippine.
The ship was three hours and half
passing through the wreckage.
These reports are partially credited
here, although they are believed to
have been exaggerated. The formation
of Sangir is volcanic, and several small
craters near the center of the island are
known to have threatened activity dur
ing the last ten months.
The Island of Sangir is in the Malay
Archipelago, midway between Celebes
and Miandanao, in latitude 8 deg. %
min. n, and lon. 125 deg. A min. T..
The island is thirty miles long and the
average width is about ten miles. The
high temperature and abundance of
moisture produces luxuriant veg
citation, SO that the island is
capable of yielding all kinds
of colonial and European produce
The Malays form the greater part of the
population, although there are many
Negitos, or Oriental negroes, and some
Chinese among the inhabitants. The
island, as one of the Philippines, is
under Spanish rule. The religion is
Catholic and the government is in the
| hand OF governor-general, located at
Manila. In each of the larger islands
Of the group is a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and each Of the thirty provinces, gov
erned by an alcade, is divided into
pueblos. or communes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
HEADING OFF BELGRIN W0RKMEN.
Carnegie Strikers send Committee tt
New York.

- -
New York.
HOMESTEAD, Pa, July 1S.-About a
dozen of the strikers leaders not mem
bers of the advisory committe e, but
selected from the most conservative and
best educated men in the Amalagamated
association, left for the East on the noon
train to-day. Their mission is a secret
one, and none OF those who are going
will give the faintest intimation what
they are going for. It is understood,
however, that number Of steel work
nen from the great Belgian steel
foundry at Sera;ng have been brought
to America by the Carnegie Company
and that these men are to meet them
and urge them not to take the part of
the employees in the fight at Home
stead.
There was q very interesting alar N
given at 2:30 this morning. 4 crowd Of
men gathered on the ''Pemicky" tracks
near the mill and seemed disposed to
come up TO the soldiers. A
company was at once order
ed out and word sent to
the relief, which at once put the whole
regiment under arms, when the crowd
of strikers dispersed in the gloom and
everybody began to try to find out what
1t was about.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
WAlTING ON SUPP. PORTER.
Committee of Strikers Pays n Visit to
CarneSie's Repre- sentative


Carnegie's Repre- tativr.
HOMESTEAD, Pa, July lS.-Interest
chiefly conferred for the time being in
the projected visit to Supt. Potter by a
committee from the locked-out men of
the mechanical department. This
committee was to number twenty
five, and coming from the same
employees who yesterday upset the
company calculations by unanimously
resolving to keep away from the repair
shops and to-day were not expected to
receive any too cordial a welcome. The
committee was not received with open
arms by Supt. Potter. In fact
all but one Of the committee
were invited to stay outside the com
pany's Office. Tie chairman of the
committee, a machinist named @. T.
Lamb, was the only one of the two score
or more workmen who was accorded an
audience Part Of the delegation got
10 further than the outside of the
fence. They waited as patiently as
they could IN the public roadway.
Chairman Lamb did not emerge from
the Carnegie Office for nearly an hour
Contrary 70 expectations, he reported
that he had held pleasant conference
with the uperintendent. What its ma
ture was he declined to say.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
Startling for New Workers.

New YORK, July 1.-THE steamer
Enchantress, from Santos and Parnam-
buco, was detained at quarantine to-
day for examination and disinfection.
During the voyage from Santos to Per-
nambuco Capt. Hammond and Purser
A. w. Foster were stricken with yellow
fever They died and were buried at
sea- Steward Wambly, Second and
Third Engineers Pottinger and Parks
were stricken with the disease, and all
but the last named died. Parks was
faken to Pernambuco hospital, and
the vessel continued to this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
STRIKERS WILL BE PROSECUTED.
Carnegie to Arrest All Men Who Took
Part in the Riot.

Carnegie to Arrest All Men Who Took
Part in the Riot.
PITTsBURG, Pa, July 1S.-There was
no change IN the situation at the Upper
and Lower Union Mills to-day. The
foundry, forge and mechanical depart
ments were still in operation. and the
yardmen were at work. but everything
else about the big plants was still.
Probably 500 to 1,O0O of the $500 men
employed in the mills were on duty.
None of the men who quit last week,
however, responded this morning to
the invitation to work. All was quiet
in the vicinity OF the mills, and but few
of the strikers were lettering about.
Secretary Loveiov, ofthe Carnegie Com-
pany, was seen to-day and said more
men were applying for work
than were needed at this time.
He refused, however, to talk about
the number of men in the mill. Re-
ferring to the men killed in the riot Of
the 9th inst, he said it was the inten-
ton of the firm to prosecute as &C
cessories to murder all persons on the
company's property at the time of the
killing of the Pinkerton men. The
cases were now in the hands of the
Company's attorneys, and would be
pushed to the end.
Inc SlI1hCIS COAlI11u6 10 Chilli lUAA
the men at work will be forced to quit
as soon as the stock on hand is worked
off, and then both mills will be closed
down completely.
A dispatch from Duquesne says that
an Amalagmated lodge was formed
there last evening and that the men as
sert that the employees there will strike
tomorrow or Wednesday.
The Beaver Fails employees of Car
legie department did not 60 to work
this morning, consequently the
mill did not resume. The men are
orderly and stand about the streets talk
ing in low and guarded tones. Many of
the strikers think the move made last
Friday was not wise, and admit this,
but remain firm in their determina-
ton to adhere to the stand
taken. The report that extra watch
men had been placed a bout the prop
erty by the company is untrue. The
plant is in charge of the two regular
watchmen, and everything is quiet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
YOUNG MRS. BLAINE BACK.
She Returns from Europe in No Better
Health,

New YORK, July 16.-Mrs. Marie Ne
wins Blaine, the divorced wife of James
g. Blaine, Jr., arrived in this city yes
terday on the steamer La Champagne,
after several months stay abroad. Mrs.
Blaine is still very feeble and her health
has not improved as much as was hoped.
She was met by her father, Col. Nevins,
who took her to the New York Hotel,
Broadway and Waverly Place. She
was SO exhausted by her voyage tnat
she Immediately went to bed and re-
manned there the whole afternoon, de-
Ginning to see even her most intimate
friends. Mrs. Blaine's plans as to the
future are still unsettled, but it is
thought she will 60 TO some quiet health
resort as soon as she RECEIVERS sufficient
ly to be moved
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
EXCURSIONISTS IN A WRECK.
Several People Fatally Injured Near
Evansville, Ind.


Evansville, Ind.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 15.-The rear
coach of an excursion train on the
Louisville. Evansville & St. Louis line
was wrecked near the city limits last
night, with fatal results. The accident
was the result of carelessness on the
part of an employee of the transfer COM
pany, who threw a switch too
soon, and caused the rear trucks
on the last coach to jump the
track. The coach rolled down the
embankment into a ditch, completely
oyerturning it. The car was crowded,
every seat being taken, and the aisle
full. The scene was terrible. Men
struggled and fought to get out, and it
was half an hour before quiet could be
restored. The injured were taken from
the car and carried to residences near
by, and physicians from the city sum-
pnOnld
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
IN HONOR OF COLUMBUS.
Mass in All Catholic Churches on Octo-
Der FL.

Der FL.
ROME, July 18.-The Papal encyclical
on the Columbus celebration, that was
issued Saturday, directs that on October
q the mass Of the Trinity be celebrated
in the Catholic churches of
Sp ain, Italy and America, in honor
of Columbus. The encvclical
also invites the bishops of other
nations to say the same mass. The
Pope says he cannot doubt that Co.
lumpus was primarily inspired by the
Catholic faith The difference between
him and the illustrious men who before
and after him discovered unknown
lands was that Columbus was animated
by the spirit of religion, which sustained
his genius and afforded him consolation
in his greatest trials.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
STABBED BY A SOLDIER.
A Bayonet Thrust WI Prove Fatal to
PIttsburg Man.


PITTsBURG, Pa, July 1S.-Capt. Frank
c. Calhoun, foreman OF Devore's under
taking establishment, and an old SOL
der, was fatally stabbed in the abdomen
with a bayoneJ this morning by David
Lester, a paiyate in the Fourteenth
Regiment. Lester and a COM
panion named Hook were in
toxicated ana tried to foace their way
into Devore's place, when Calhoun in
terfered. A wrangIe ensued and Les
ter ran his bayonet into Calhoun's alb
domen. Lester and Hook are in jail.
Calhoun is still living, but cannot re-
cover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
MEETS ON AUGUST 4.
Date Fixed for the Converting of the
British Parliament.

LONDON, July 18.-At 3 o'clock this
afternoon the total returns show
the election of 81 supporters of the
government and 347 members of the
opposition. 1t is officially announced
to-day that as result of the visit OF
Lord Salisbury to the Queen at Windsor
Castle yesterday, the Conservative gov
eminent will convene Parliamen on
AIIuI1St 4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
CARRIED OVER A PREClPICE.
Mrs. John A. Tucker, n Cripple, Fatally
Hurt at Rye Beach.

RYE BEACH, N. H., July 1S.-A horse
hitched to carriage in which sat Mrs.
John A. Tucker, of Portsmouth,
started suddenly and ran at full speed
toward a steep embankment. Mrs.
Tucker is cripple. On reaching the
embankment the horse Jeaped into
space, the carriage turned completely
over and dashed Mrs. Tucker to the
jagged powders below. Mrs. fuckers
head waS badly cut, one of her arms
was broken and she has received in
ternal injuries which will prove fatal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20

"MAUD, run over to Mrs. De Swelle's
and tell her chimney is on fire" 81
can't papa. This is Wednesday, and
90 tomorrow. "-Harper'S BQear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
EASTERN RAILROAD RIOT.
Construction Men Attacked by Gangs of
Unpaid Foreigners.

New BRUNSWICK, n. J., July 18.-Seri-
Gus trouble is expected near Woodbury..
Gangs of foreign laborers have attacked
the railroad men of the Port Reading
road, owing 10 their not being paid by
the contractor for the labor or construc-
ton. The sheriff this morning sum-
moned large posse to 90 to the scene.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
The House

WASHINGTON, July l.-There was an
appearance of an approaching final al.
iOurnment in the House to-day. Members
began to crowd into the space in front OF
the Speakers desk asking for recognition,
and when recognition was granted al
though there were special objections made
TO various measures, there was no general
objection made in the shape Of demand
for the regular order" This desultory
mode OF legislation was continued for an
hour and half. On motion Of Mr..
Dalzell. of Pennsylvania, bill
was passed authorizing the sale
Of public property in Pittsburg, Pa. The
conference report on the military academy
appropriation bill was agreed to. A bill
was passed appropriating S150,000 for the
publication Of the eleventh census. Mr.
Cultivate iO.) presented diSagreeing re-
port on the army appropriation bill. The
point of contention is the amendment of
The Senate striking out the provision so
that no money shall be used for army
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-07-20
OPPOSITION TO GLADSTONE.
Midlothian District Gives Him but G9t
Majority.

LONDON, July 13.-Mr. Gladstone has
been returned for Midlothian, but
only by about 600. AT the last
election he was unopposed. The
sentiment in Midlothian. Hitherto the
district has been looked upon as be-
longing to Mr.. Gladstone.
The advocate., 1892-02-10

the members, returning for cancellation
to the bank of issue, they can afford to
let the men who are ''mOnied" and moth
ing else live off their paper, silver and
gold II they can find sufficient susie
nance in these rather unwearable, un-
drinkable and uneatable substances. If,
when all workers shall have Joined said
Labor Bureau and Exchanges all will
when Its mighty benefits begin to be felt
that good ship can cruise around on
the sea of industrial reform and pick up
the stranded ones clinging to gold and
silver rocks, and If these feel discour-
aged over their prospect Of steady diet
on the "intrinslc value" of said rocks, the
industrial crew can put them in the way
Of getting something more nourishing,
provided they work their passage as the
others do.
If any one desires to discuss the de-
tails of such an organization and also re-
ceive some interesting printed matter on
cooperation they can send name and ad-
dress and stamp for reply to the writer.
B. Fl. ELLSWORTH.
Sedalia, Mo.
The advocate., 1892-02-10

Through Service to Chicago Via Kansas
City.
The through car service offered to
Chicago via the Union Pacific and Chi
cago & Alton r. R. is unexcelled by any
other line. Magnificent Pullman sleep
ers, dining cars and chair cars, run
through daily without change, Denver to
Chicago via Kansas City.
A. NJ. FULLER,
Agent Union Pacific System, 525 Kansas
Avenue, Topeka.
The advocate., 1892-02-10

speedily outstrip in power, knowledg
and happiness all nations still engage,
in devourlng each other and the weake
members of their national families.
With whom does 1t rest to bring thi
desirable state of affairs about?
Simply WITH THE WORKING PEoPLl
THEMSELVES.
How?
Through thoroughly organized labo
trust; vast labor bureau and exchang
which should finally include all who's
occupations and work are of real servic
to humanity, and find employment TO
all able and willing to work. To sue
cessfnlly inaugurate this new basis O
operations, it is only necessary to pu
into practice these significant words
"FoRM AN ASSOCIATION EMBRACING
SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF WORKERS OF VA
RIOUs NECESSARY AND USEFUL TRADES
AND OCCUPATIONS so AS TO BE ABLE TC
AFFORD EACH OTHER MUTUAL EMPLOY
MENT AND SUPPORT"
Such an association should have cen.
tral organization or Office which should
act as bank and clearing house and also
an intelligence Office for those industries
desiring workmen and Workwomen and
those desiring to be employed. This
central office should be In systematic
communication with all branch organi-
cations which should send to the central
point prompt and accurate statements Of
Rll industries carried on or established,
all products entered and credited to
members individually or In groups, all
industries needing workers and all work
ers desiring to be employed.
But 7 think l hear some one exclaim.
"We could not as a rule exchange article
for article at all times to meet our sew
eral needs. We need money as q means
of exchange, and how are we going to
get 1t when it is nearly all In the hands
of non-producers?"
How would 1t answer to let the present
currency STAY in the hands of non-pro-
ducers?
Is there anything particularly sacred
or convenient about means of exchange
for industrial products whose volume is
not at all based upon or regulated by the
extent or value Of said products of indus
try, and which Is lodged principally in
the hands of those whose sole industry is
to capture the profits OF other people'sG
The present currency is based on the
intrinsic value Of gold and sill
yer and does not recognize or represent
any industrial values, though It claims
The right and power to obtain them, to
swell or shrink the prices on what labor
produces, and to control the whole in
1ustrlal field. 1t can do this only so long
Is the VorId's tOorksrs recognize and en-
lorSe its claims. When a sufficient num-
Der Of those engaged in the trades and
Ivocatlons that produce all the NEcEss-
ARIES Of life shall organize and cooper
ate as Is herein suggested and shall es-
ablish and issue from their central Office
means Of exchange of their own, which
hall be issued in proportion to the in
iustrisl values Of the products of said
association and circulate at par among
The advocate., 1892-02-10
COOPERATIVE MONEY.

q system OF keeping accounts. think
we will find this true. Money is not In
itself Of any value-it cannot feed, clothe
or shelter us except as we exchange il
for the real articles which are in them
selves food, clothing and shelter. II is
therefore only a SYMBOL Of these things
Q convenient voucher that the holder Is
entitled to draw on the worlds store of
necessities and comforts to the amount
stated In his certificate of credit -(money).
And 1t Is not the gold and silver dollars
lying in reserve behind the paper cur
rency of any nation that creates conf
dence and attaches value and power to
this paper symbol Of nations wealth;
for gold and silver as money Is no more
REAL wealth than paper is. OF how
much value would all the gold and silver
In the world be to any person, if that
person could not exchange them for the
things he needs and enjoys? 1t is then,
the THINGS needed and enjoyed, and the
ability to produce these in great variety
and perfection that constitutes the REAL
WEALTH Of nation, aud not the metal
or paper slgns which contain none of the
properties of things which we really de-
sire. The gold, silver or paper are merely
TOKENS Of the existence of these really
valuable things, selected as a convenient
means for their exchange; 1t not being
possible to carry round for this purpose
the industrial products of q people;
though these and the facilities for their
production are what make up the actual
wealth OF that people; and upon these
are based the confidence and credit &C.
corded to any country by neighborlng
nations. AS proof Of this, note the rela-
tive value Of United States and Mexican |
money according to the valuation Of
Mexican's themselves. The person who |
exchanges q United States dollar for a
Mexican dollar on entering that country
gets 35 per cent. premium on the United
States dollar. This is not given because
this country has greater stores Of gold
and silver than Mexlco-few countries
in the world hold in their bosoms such
profusion Of the so.cRlied "precious
metals" as Mexico-but it Is the tribute
paid by country where industrial pro-
duction Is crude and undeveloped to one
whose industrial facilities and products
are greatly superior.
Therefore, if from labor and It's pro-
ducts spring the wealth and credit of all
peoples, as they evidently do, this should
be practically recognized AS THE REAL
VALUE which stands behind and gives
power and worth TO the currency or
means Of exchange employed by any ma
tion, state or community for dlstribu-
kion Of products among Its people, and
not gold or silver, which has no real re-
lstlon to, (and apart from an educated
public oplnlon), no bearing whatever
upon industrial production. 1t Is this
mighty force of public opinion, the en-
dorsement of vast majority Of the peo-
pie, which has given to money that fic-
tltious value; which supposes it to pos
Sess any inherent worth aside from its
convenience as a means Of exchanging |
articles really worth something.
But this legal tender money, called
into existence by the people as their SER {
want, Its duty being simply to indicate or I
symbolic values which 1t did not pos I