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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
WANT JONES CHOKED OFF.
st. Louis Saloon Men Ask the Mayor to
Suppress a Camp Meeting.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 24-Representa-
tives of the st. Louis Liquor Dealers
Benefit association have asked Mayor
Walbridge to close the De Hodialnont
camp meeting. They declared that it
the morals and reputation of its citizens.
Upon, Mayor Walbridge's refusal TO en-
terrain the proposition. the liquor dealers
argued the matter. They said that the
language used at the De Hodiamont camp
meeting by Sam Jones was such as would
not be tolerated in any community which
was self-reSDectinc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29

killing the conductor and policeman, say
ing that he did the shooting in both cases.
The conductors watch and other vau-
ables were found upon the men. Gordon,
who is "A years old. was not dangerously
wounded, although two bullets had struck
him. The men refused to give any in
formation regarding their identity, but
appearance indicated that both were
tough characters The police were in
clined to the opinion that both had seen
railroad service, but this the prisoners
6apio6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
TAR AND FEATHER PLOT.

Discovery of a Conspiracy ng Depu-
ties at Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs, Col, Aug. 2o.-W. S.
Stratton, the wealthy Grippe Greek mine
owner, is very indignant over a plot to
tar and feather him, of which he received
timely warning. The plot was concocted
not by the Bull Hill miners, but by ex-
deputy sheriffs who are surviving to keep
alive the bitter feeling between Colorado
Springs and Crinnlf. Greek.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
IN A RECEIVERS HAND.
United States Credit System Company
short $500, 900.

Newark, n J., Aug. 24-The United
States Credit System company is today
in the hands of a receiver, ex-State Treas
urer Gray The examiners who last in
yestigated the company's affairs report
ed that the capital had been impaired
nearly 100000. The concern has been
doing business for six years with an au-
thorized capital of $2500G0. Its object
was to insure merchants and jobbers
against bad debts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
May Have Been Murdered.

Duluth, Mimi, Aug. 23.-The body of
an unknown woman was found on the
lake shore of Minnesota point late yes
terday afternoon. 1t was partially
buried. A fractured skull, and marks OF
violence on the hands and neck indicate
murder. The body was that Of a woman
about % years old, of light complexion.
and apparently of good station.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
BURNED Il NEGRO ALIVE,
tempt to Compel Colored Man to


Attempt to Compel "a COlored Man TO
Confess "a Murder.
Lexington, Ky, Aug. 24.-Robert
Tucker, father of Herbert Tucker, who
was assassinated near her some time ago,
assisted by Scott Van Meter. a we'll
known farmer, yesterday captured Andy
Martin, negro So years of age, and at
the point of a pistol tried to make him
tell about the mureder of young Tucker
The old man knew nothing of the muir
der. The men then took him to an orchard
near by, dug a grave, pinioned this arms
and legs and buried him for nearly TWEEN
tv minutes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
MURDERER TRIES TO ESCAPE.
Erlnisch Shoots st. Paul Deputy but i.
OVerpoWered.

ST Paul, Mimi, Aug 25.-Murderer
Ermisch, who was lately condemned to
hang, made bold and sensational break
for liberty this morning He had in some
manner been supplied with a revolver by
unknown confederates, and when allowed
the liberty of the corridor this morning
opened fire on the death waite: and turn
keys, wounding Deputy Sheriff Horst, but
not fatally. Deputy Sheriff Picha re-
turned the fire. shooting at the desperate
through the peep holes in the jail door,
and driving him into his cell, where he
was securely shackled.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
LOOKS LIKE YELLOW FEVER.
Sailors on the Warship Bennington De
tanned at Quarantine.

tanned at Quarantine.
San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 24.-Three
Of the crow of the gunboat Bennington
are row at the quarantine station at An
gel island. One of them is convalescing
from a malady that somewhat resembled
yellow fever, while the others had recent
ly suffered from a disease that closely re-
sembled bilious fever. yet it was thought
best not to run any risk by allowing
them to mingle with their companions or
others where there was any suspicion
about the nature of the disease. Dr. Law
Ter, the quarantine officer, said last night
that none of the three men were suffering
from yellow fever although the first case
resembled many suspicious symntoms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
JAPAN IS SUSTAINED.
Result of the Inquiry Into the Sink
ing of the Transport
How ShinU

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 23-The Ja;,-
anese consul here received a cable las
night regarding the sinking Of the steam
er kow Shing. The cable says that III
japanese government is informed that the
naval court of inquiry has rendered de-
cision holding that the action Of the Jap
anese commander in firing on the trans
port as justifiable and that the British
admiral advises his government TO make
no claims on the japanese government
for the sinking of the ship
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29

Three Yachtsmen Drowned.

Caterer Roper of the Britannia, which
is now at Weymouth, left the yacht for
the shore yesterday in dingy, taking
with them Engineer Brockman of the
steam yacht Tabura. A heavy storm was
prevailing at the time and the boat cap
sized and the three mn WIRE drowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
ARREST OF EZETA.

The Warrant Served on the Arrival of
the Bennington at San Francisco.
San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 24.-Gen.
Antonio Ezeta and his fellow refugees
are prisoners at last by authority of the
United States district court The war
rants were served on the Remington
when she arrived in the harbor They
were then brought to the city and con
fined in the federal building in the Gus
t0dy of Marshal Baldwin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
Three Shot by Robbers.

McMinnville, Tenn, Aug. 24.-Carroll
dered at his home near Harrisburg last
night by two men. Martin was shot sew
eral times and his daughter and grand
daughter were also wounded. The object
of the murder was robbery, but no money
was secured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
TEN MINERS ENTOMBED.
Six Rescued and Four Crushed to Death
by Falling Earth.

Durango, Mex, Aug. ga mining dis
aster is reported from the Lemireno dis
trict, southwest of this city. A cave-in
occurred in one of the mines, bulying ten
miners. Six of the men were rescued
alive. but the others We're dead when
found. The superintendent of the line
was arrested, as is the custom of the
authorities in case Of an accident, and
will be held until the investigation as to
the cause of the catastrophe is com
pleted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
PROF. MANSFIELD INSANE.
WelI-known Educator Loses His Reason
at San Francisco.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. PIN NJ.
Mansfield, formerly professor of lam
guages at Stanford university, was ar
rested yesterday for insanity. Forso1ne
time past he has been so cratic that peo4
pie in the neighborhood stood in great
fear of him. His recent eccentricities
caused him to be dismissed from his po-
sition at the university He was once pro-
fessor of languages at Harvard, but his
mental vagaries caused him to lose the
position. He was taken into custody yes
terday while delivering an incoherent re-
ligious address on the street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
WALES WAS REAL ANGRY.
He Became Wrathy because the Wig
liant was DiSa bled.


London, Aug. 23-The Yachtsman
says that it learns upon good authority
that the next challenge for the America
cup will be issued by the Earl of Ions
dale. Vanity Fair today says that it.
hears that the Prince Of Wales was great
ly annoyed at the failure on Saturday last
to sail the match race between the Bri-
tannia and the Nigilant Vanity Fair
adds that when Mr., Gould boarded the
royal yacht Osborne in order to explain
the matter, the Prince of Wales remarked
in an irritated tone: Don't talk to me
about centerboards. l know nothing
ahOut them :"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
EXCURSION BOAT BURNED.

Steamer City of Portsmouth Runs
Aground, Takes Fire and is Consumed.
Salem Mass, Aug. 25.-The excursion
steamer City of Portsmouth went ashore
last night on Little Aquavite, in the har-
Dor. She caught fire about o'clock this
morning and was burned to the waters
edge. All aboard got off safely
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29

Kansas City. Mo-, Aug 27-By the col
lapse Of Il bridge over ravine at Fair
mount park last evening, fifty persons
were precipitated to the ground dis
lance of u or 20 feet, and twenty of
them more or less injured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
Rattle WIN a MOonshiner

Bluefelds, w Va, Aug. 25.-Vinson
Shrader. IA moonshiner. shot Policeman
r. NJ Baldwin and Deputy Allen Brown.
both of whom are dangerously wounded.
William Baldwin captured Shrader afte..
a rapid exchange of shots covering q pc
Rod of half an hour, If either of the
wounded officials die Shrader will be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29

Helena, Ark, Aug. 24-Philip Pettus,
who murdered his wife here in April,
1898. because she refused 10 live with
him. was hanged in the jail yard of the
court house today at L clock. He and
his wife were c0l0red
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
OFFICE FOR BOB M'BRIDE.
Neillsville Man Appointed Consul
of Leith at IL Salary of
$1,000.
Washington. D. c.,

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.-State
senator r. J. MacBride of Neillsville,
Wis, was today nominated by President
Cleveland as consul to Leith or Edin-
burgh. The place is worth $1,000 a year,
and was occupied by Underwood of Mass
achusetts. who died at his post
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
TRIAL TRIP OF THE OREGON.
The New Vessel Proves Staunch and
Speedy Craft.

Speedy Craft.
San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 23.-The bat
tleship Oregon was out on the bay yester-
day and her engines worked beautifully.
Coming down the bay from above
Goat island Capt Goodall opened
her out for squirt and she fair
ly flew through the water. She
presented a very fine showing as she
sped along the water front with a bone
in her mouth which seemed to be about
ten feet high. She sent the spray flying
in all directions. While she was going
at this terrific pace the tug Rockaway
had the temerity to cross her bows, and
the little boat barely escaped being cut,
in two
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
BOUGHT THE NEW YORK TINES.

FL. LII. Aohlsaat of Chicago Said to Have
Purchased the Paper.
Chicago. H., Aug pa special from
New York says that H H Kohlsaat of
Chicago, before sailing for Europe yester-
day, purchased the New York Times as
the result Of negotiations that have been
going on for some days The price paid
is said to be between 1920, 900 and $780,
600. The same property was sold two
years ago for.about 81 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
SELLING ARMS TO CHINA.
Large Quantities of War Material Bein
Bought in England.

bouEhC In England.
London, Aug. 24.-The officers of the
Hong Kong and Shanghai bank in this
city entirely discredit the report that
China attempted to raise a loan of 1000
coo taels upon security of the China mer-
chant feet. 1t is reported that China is
a large supply of war materials. 1t is
added that the Chinese government in
tends to ship these supplies to some
Spanish port and then trans-ship them
to China
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
A GREAT LOCKOUT.
Twerty-four Thousand Textile Work
ers at Fall River Are Out
of EmDlOYment.

Fall River, Mass, Aug. 23.-The great
textile strike developed here today into.
lockout, and as result $4,000 mill OPP
eratives in the city of Fall River will be.
idle. Notices were posted in the mills
today that tonight every mill operated
by members of the Manufacturers asso--
cation will shut down indefinitely
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
A. C. HEISING PARAL YZED.


and the Postma ster of Chicaeo
Chicago, H., Aug. "a. c. Hesing,
the veteran founder Of the Illinois Stats
Ieitung. one of the leading German pa
pers Of this country has suffered
stroke Of paralysis and is in precariOus
condition. He was brought to Chicago
TODAY from his ii inner home. Alr,
HesinG is the father Of Washington He
sing. the postmaster Of Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
FOUR PERSONS DROWNED.
Whole Family Lost in Attempting I
Ford "A River.

Portsmouth, O.. Aug. 25.-Word has
reached here Of the drowning of four
persons twelve miles north of this viii
Iage. Adam A Barnett, ex-count com
missioner, and his wife and three chill
dren in a spring wagon attempted to
ford the Scioto river. it being very low,
but the team struck Il SINK hole AID the
occupants Of the wagon were drowned
except Il 12-year-oId boy who managed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
BIG STEAMER ASHORE.
The Queen with Many Excursionists on
the Alaskan Coast.

the Alaskan Coast.
San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 25.-The
Merchants exchange has a telegram from
Port Townsend stating that the steamer
Chilcat has arrived there and reported
the steamer Queen ashore, head on. at
the point Of Camarant island, near Spen-
GERS cannery, Alaska. The Queen has
q big passenger list Of Alaska excursion
lists, but it is not reported that they are
IN any danger
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-29
LINDHOLM UNDER ARREST.

Ascending Assistant Secretary of state
of Michigan in Custody.
Gothenburg, Sweden, Aug. 24.-T.ind-
holm, late assistant secretary of state of
Michigan who disappeared in March last,
has been arrested here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-27

nineteenth century, and for a gown In
which to be comfortable, busy and with
al charming it has no rival. With its
folds Of velvet or plush and softly draped
front, this winters gown is to be thing
Of dignifcd proportions and becoming
success.
The latest elegance is in beautifully fit
ted princess style. Such model has been
fashioned Of golden brown velvet, with
shaped revers and long sleeves made of
one velvet puff edged with cream applique
and two silk puffs, front and crossed
Ichu of yellow satin yelled with chiffon.
Its warm coloring and graceful lines will
crafty the eye when days are dark and
somber and the aspect of luxurious com
fort particularly opportune. 1t may be
added that the artistic velyeteens now
made lend themselves very effectively to
this style.
Least cxacting to amateur abilities is
tho empire gown. Having becomingly
achieved the Sarniturc of the bodice, ones
difficulties are surmounted. The skirt
is plain. A handsome empire tea gown
intended for n tall woman (and others
should beware of it, is of red and black
brocaded velvet, with a large yoke of
black velvet bordored with "a frill from
which, back and front, falls gathered red
silk covered with black lace
When all is said, however there Is moth
ing so suitable for this most fascinating
OF garments as brocadcs, soft silks lace
trimmed, silk crcpons and crepe de chine.
TO these the vatican back lends grace.
A novel gown in apple green bengaline
has wngliko trimming of lace carried
down the back on each side of tho train,
which adds to the elegance of the figure
and the sweep of the skirt.
A soft front Of silk in harmonious color
ing give % distinctive touch of dainty at
Effectiveness to tea gowns made up in the
warm light weight woolens that abound
this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-27
Tho Hot Water Bag.

Many rs arc the blessings of tho hot
water bottle it must not be forgotten that
it is also a source of some danger. Always
see that tho stopper is absolutely tight and
never use it without u thick cover. Many
painful burn has it given, especially to
an unconscious patient or to an old per
son. In old age, the circulation being
weaker, tho vitality becomes low. A
thick cover will keep the water longer
warm as well insure against burns. Fill,
ing the bag quito full will also cause the
heat to be retained for longer time, but
will not be as comfortable as when half
full. When not in use, the bag should be
emptied, says Good Housekeeping
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Aston,.hed Her Employer.

The Rev. D.. Berle of Boston says that
he had a Swedish girl doing housework in
his family, ard she announced not long
ago that she wished to return on avisit te
her native land.
"And will you work for me when you
come back" he asked.
The girl did not seem to understand and
said, Are you dissatisfied with me!
"Why, no." replied the clergyman. y!
only thought that you might not want tc
come back, and that might have to en-
gage some one else"
Il have always been taught" was the
reply, THAT when girl goes to work In
family she Is to remain there until she
is married.
such o unique, such an original, char
acter," says DR.. Berle, in telling tho story.
sis beyond my comprehension. New
York Tribune.
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One Thing and Another.

To cure warts dissolve as much sal am
moniac as win be taken up in an ounce
bottle of rainwatcr and apply three times
q day until the warts disappear.
Olive oil saturated with camphor makes
an excellent application for inflammatory
swclings; also for rubbing rheumatic
joints.
To keep ice in tho sickroom overnight
set the pitcher on n newspaper, gather up
the ends, twist them tight and snap on a
rubber band.
One egg is great plenty for child
under years They are much more di-
gestible beaten before being cooked. e.,
scrambled with a little cream or in ONE
let, or, better still, beaten into a little
boiling milk and removed at once.
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THE AppETlZlNG CHESTNUT.
A Tasty Course at Dinner and Delicious
Stufiing For the Thanksgiving Bird.

Hot chestnuts have come again. Their
pungent odor exhalcs from the coasters in
the little booths which fruit vendors erect
In our streets, and rs one hurries on in
the brisl; autumn air appetizing whitfs
from roasted chestnuts often tempt a
passing purchaser.
1t does the chestnut but scant courtesy,
however, to treat it as q street aAab, for
it has a peculiar dignity Of its own. In
Italy it Is the bread Of the poor. In France
it takes sovereign precedence Of other
nuts, q box of marrons glaces being as es-
sential to the harmony of a jour do Fan
in the homes of the rich as is our own
plum pudding on Christmas day.
Commenting in the foregoing manner
upon this simple dainty, Harper's Bazaar
describes some ways in which it lends
itself to the art of cookery;
Hot chcstnuts, handed in napkin, ac-
compancd by toasted crackers and an at
tending pat of butter, make tasty course
for dinner, serving them after the cheese
course
4 loin of veal stuffed with chestnuts is
: tOOthsome dish
Both for turkeys and geese a chestnut
5tuiliEg is a great addition. The following
recipe is a French method for obtaining
a good result for these stuflings: Take a
pound of sausage meat and pound OF
roasted chestnuts; mash the latter with a
fork; then add half pound more left in
nice pieces neither too large nor too small;
quarter of pound of bread crumbs,
passing them through coarse sieve to
make them very fine; then chop up the
liver ard some parsley; mix all up to-
gcthcr with an egg well beaten and put it
in tho turkey. Increase the quantities II
the turkey is very large.
For hot pudding nothing can exceed
the Cclestino chestnut pudding: First par
boil, then bake, 30 chestnuts. Rub them
through q sieve and put them into stew
pan with half n pint of cream, ounces
of butter, 6 ounces of sugar and little
vanilla to flavor. Stir over the fire till it
thickcns; then hasten the motion of the
spoon, SO as to prevent the mixture al
herring to tho pan. When it leaves the
side of the pan freely, take it off and add
tho yolks of eggs and the whisked whites
of 3. Pour the whole mixture into but
tered mold and steam for an hour. Turn
out and serve hot with u sauce Tin sauce
boat) of vanilla favored cuStard.
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NEW THEORIES.
A Man Struck by Lightning Should BE
Treated Like One Pronunciation Bread.

Treated Like one DROWNED ADoutBreau.
br. d'Arsonval French scientist,
holds an interesting and uncommon the
cry about death by electricity. Hemain-
tains that electricity occasions death in
two very different manners:
First-By lesion or destruction of the
tissues descriptive and elcctrolytic effects
of tho discharge).
Second. by excitement Of the nerve
centers, producing the arrest of respira-
ton and syncope, but without material
injuries.
He says "In the former case the death
Is final In the latter it is merely appar-
ent. | have proved that it is then posi-
bic to rosuscitate the victim by means of
artificial respiration. | have been able
to sum up my numerous experiments in
the following practical formula: A man
struck by lightning should be treated like
one drowned.
Another one of our cherished ideas has
been ruthlessly destroyed and at the hands
of bacilli breeders. 1T has generally been
believed that warm or hot bread was I'M
wholesome, but here" says an exchange,
"comes DR.. Troitzki, Russian, who says
the heat redaircd to bake it kills all the
pestiforous bacteria, and SO 1t is innocuous,
while bread that is cold or has been cut
is the home of myriads of these wrigglers
with unpronounceablc names. What will
these scientists leave us!''
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Daily Eer,nebee Jau.nal.

CARDS OF THANKS, OBITUARY NOTICES. pvso
LUTIoNs OF RESPECT, ETC, will be charged =,
the rate of ten cents per line. No cha,.o.
less than seventy-five cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENTS OF vs
TREATMENTS, whose object is the raising =,
money will be charged at the rate Of fftsen
cents line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form, will he a,
cluded from our local columns, except such a..
refer to advertisers occupying space in on,
advertising columns, and will be run under :.
separate head on one of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the Jorpx.,
promptly will confer a favor by notifying the
Office Immediately.
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:for Sale or to get.

Small advertisements not exceeding four
lines thirty Words coming under the head
of WANTED, For SALE, To LET, LOST, &c, Will
be inserted two times for Is cents, three times
for IS cents and one week for 90 cents, ADVANCE
pIywrST. In sending by mail remittance of
postage stamps or postal note should he MADE
with order, as the charges are too small TO
open accounts for.
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A Cure For EiccouGhs.

The very newest remedy for hiccoughs
is heaping dosertspoonful of powdered
sugar. 1t is not the easiest thing in the
world to swallow, but when you have sue
ceedod the hiccoughs will be gone. If one
dose docs not do the business, two will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-27

Prof. Pearson, organist of St. MARI ia 70.
Episcopal church is now prepared " nd
ceive pupils for lessons on plano od.
organ. voice culture, &c. For Terms An.
dress, Prof Pearson, 80 Court o'''
gusta, Me.