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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17
ASSIST NATURE
1;+t1e now and then

a little now and then
in removing offend
ing matter from the
stomach and bowels
and you thereby
avoid a multitude
of distressing de-
engagements and dis
eases, and will have
less frequent need
of your doctors
service.
Of ali know II
agents for this pur-
pose, DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are
the b e S t. Once
used. they are all
ways in favor.
Their secondary eff
feet is to keep the
bowels open and
regular, not TO fur
ther constipate, as
is the cas- G with
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17
Brands Famous Stoves.

Ask your dealer for the famous
LOR STOVES. If not kept by any
dealer in your locality send your order
to the BRAND STOVE COMPANY,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17
Low Street Car Fares.

An electric street car war in Savannah
has driven fares down to the lowest
possible figures. On short trips the fare
is 1 cent and on long trips 3 cents, and
the president Of one of the companies
threatens to make all the fares l cent.
He says that his company has actually
taken in more money during the last two
months than during the same months last
year.-Boston True Flag.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17
DiSOrGar

That is the state of your stomach. You
know it, you feel it, you show it. The
remedy you need is Ripans Tabules. Safe,
sure and effective.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17
Europe in War.

In time of war France puts $40 out of
every 1000 of her population in the field ::
Germany, 80; Russia, 30.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17

Cop meant any prominence of land,
and hence came the Cops, Copes, Copleys,
Copelands, Cobbs, Cobhams, Cobwills,
Cobdens and Cobleys
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17

AH IHCF6dsIIIS crop.
1t is estimated that Florida's crop of
pineapples this year will aggregate $4,000
crates, or fully 100000 pineapples.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17

SEND your full name and address to
Dobbins' Soap Mfg. Co., Philada., Pa,
by return mail, and get free of all cost,
coupon worth several dollars, if used by
you to its full advantage. Don't delay.
This is worthy attention. **
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17

A SUPERB GIRL; surprisingly love
ly; skin fair as lily; cheeks like roses,
and why? It is because she uses
GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP.
The Chaplin mine at Iron Mountain
employs Go men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17
Halls Catarrh Cure
An INCREASING Cron.

a constitutional cure. Price Is cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17

A Paw Paw man got a marriage IL
cense within ten minutes after his di-
vorce was granted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-17

Lydia E. Plnt>hann's Liver Pills. IS cents
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-07

ing's Pcsr-IsrxEIEsxscEs. but that also
VIII Be decided today, and IL 10 bored that
the names Of the party eau be announced
tomorrow.
MAJ Tngraham will leave this morning
for Puynsiup, where he viii make arrange
msnts for securing the tour houing
pigeons, vith which il In intended to send
bulletins 20 the PosI-TxTxLITsKscEs while
on the mountain He viii proceed 20 Ia
eorna and intsrview the hunssrs who re-
Gently returned from the foothills Of the
mountain. and from them learn the con-
6stion Of the old Bailey Willis trail, and II
they can give any definite information II
may alter the route previously agreed
upon. The major will also question them
closely concerning the svalanchss thsy ara
said 70 have noticed on the mountain be
will return this evening. and todsy
will begin collecting the outfit for the
trip.
A good deal Of trouble 10 still being ex-
periencsd IN securing the Canadian show
shoes necessary 20 MAKE the trip. but 10 10
hoped they can be secured some place IN
British Columbia, although telegrsphing
has not thus far brought the desired srti-
ciss. Only two pairs can be found In the
city, and they viii have to Dc purcn ased
from private parties
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Hebrew Literary Entertainments.

The Hebrew knowledge Seekers hold
their regular December meeting next sun
day at the hall of the Elks on Second
street, little beyond Spring street on the
east side Of the street. The programme
will be the most attractive yet offered by
the society. There will be a brief address
by NJ. l. Grunhsum. vice president, on
the aims and objects OF the association; q
recitation by Miss Barth. Of Victoria:
music Of the finest character; a debate ana
the reading Of the magazine and the
critics review Of the previous meeting.
An amendment 20 the constitution will be
proposed, which designs 70 change the
name OF the organization to the Mai
monides Society. as many have objected TO
the present name. The debate - III re on
the subject. 'Rsselrc,i. Thr the death OF
the late car OF Russia viii prove a benelit
TO the Russian Jews" All Hebrews are
cordially invited TO attend and become
members. The board Is considering the
sdvisAhilisy Of Offering a medal Tor liter.
arr exceIisnce
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LIFTING UP ARMENIA.
English Minister Tells Turkey
Her Explanation Won't Do.
uPROAR IN THE REicHSTAG,
Socialists Refuse to Cheer for the Em-
peror, and Herr singer Makes .
Bitter Attack Upon Him.

vienna, Dec. ga dispatch from Con-
stantinople says Sir Philip Cnrrie. the
British ambassador at Constantinople. is
dissatisfied with the porte's statement that
the Armenian outrages were only ordinary
acts of brigandage. aud hs has made fur
Their strong representations TO the porte
that Great Britain is aware that the affair
partook OF the nature Of q rising upon the
part of the Armenians. owing to the intol-
cradle situation. the absence of security
for life and property, and the depredations
of the Kurds. Sir Philip holds that the
official communication was intended as a
guide TO the commission, and TO prejudice
the case. 1t IL reported that further dis
turhances have occurred in the Zeitun dis
trict, in the mountains of Asia Minor, and
Sassoun.
BosroS, Dec. 6-The society of the
friends of Armenia, of this city, began
today TO circulate petition to the presi-
dent OF the United States and the car OF
Russia. asking them to interfere TO pre-
vent further slaughter OF Armenians by
the Turks, and to secure reparation for
the blood already shed.
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TACOMA. Dso 6--[spscial. 1.-The action
of the Northern Paoine in permitting the
harbor to be filled with floating wreckage
from the wharf II meeting with much
harsh criticism. The Kingston this morn
ing caught log In her propeller v heel and
was delayed more than three hours in
making q landing. Many OF the heavy
logs and timbers float about five or six
feet under the surface. making it almost
impossible 90 see them. Should steamer
strike one OF these timbers with much
force she would possibly DO stove in. In
tearing mp the wharf the workmen carry
the debris TO the edge of the water and
cast IL over. Two piledrivers were at
work today pulling up the piles left stand
ing after the slide. Several car loads Of
stons were brought in today to be used in
building the nes sea wall
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sLANcK FEARS THE GALLows.


The Desperate Thinks He Might Hang
Despite His Appeal
This 10 the day for the execution OF
Murderer Thomas Blanck. but the ssn-
tenoe Of the court will not be carried into
effect until the appeal has been passed
upon. motion Of the prosecuting at
torney to dismiss the appeal will be argued
in the supreme court today by John r.
Miller and Dan T. Cross, and IL the motion
Is granted the murderer's stay upon this
mundane sphere will probably be limited
1t Is understood, however. that before he
can be hanged q new death warrant must
issue from the superior court.
Yesterday Blanck was reported to be
somewhat uneasy and to feel that his ten
nre OF life was exeesdingiy doubtful The
machinery Of the law 10 extremely compli-
Gated for man of his understanding and
he does not know exactly where he stands.
It would not surprise him TO be called
upon to go through the ordeal Of IN exc
cution today. and despite his bravado in
court he 10 now willing to confess that he
would rather not be the star performer in
an act of that kind. Speaking of this yes
terday he became nervous and said,
earnestly and with iIIy-concesled uneasi-
ness:
81 don't know about this appeal BUSH
ness. Jim Woolery might take il into bis
head TO string me up without waiting TO
hear from the supreme court, and then Id
be in a h OF fix. !"
The sherifis Office has made every
preparation to dispose OF Mr.. Blanck on
very short notice. A scaffold Is slowed
away somewhere about the Jail, and in
case quick action 10 desired IL can be put
together ready for the victim in fifteen
fuinutex
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NEW YoRK. Dec. 6-In the Fellows in
vestigation yesterday Furrier Hoffman
told Of his unsuccessful efforts to have q
pickpoeket indicted and prosecuted, and
Henry ]. Schioss. member of the firm of
of IL. J. Schloss & Co.. clothing manufact-
urers, who assigned a year ago. gave n
brief account Of the larceny of si25. COO by
their bookkeeper and cashier, John Louis.
in 1888. The man was indicted last March.
and the case has never been brought 10
court. He had sent two lawyers TO the
district attorneys office to have the case
prosecuted and had been unsuccessful.
The prosecution has been demanding all
along a tabuiated statement Of the cases
from the district attorneys Office, wherein
indictments were found and the trials de-
lsyed. This Commissioner Linson has
now ordered the district attorney to fur
nish. and the case went over until tomor.
row that time for the preparation Of q
statement might be had.
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FROM THE WOODS OF oLALLAM
A Deranged Woman Tells . weird
story of Murder.


story of Murder.
Police Matron Taylor took her first
lesson as a detsctive yesterday afternoon
In the case of Mrs. Margaret NJ. McClaus-
key. o woman who wandered into the
nected story that she appeared good
subject for the insane asylum. Mrs. Tay-
lor took her In hand and after six hours
work, including visits TO the Salvation
Army barracks, the City Mission and Mrs.
Rythsr's. unearthed the following story I:
Mrs. MeCIauskey lives on q homestead
claim about fifteen miles fromA Pysht
Her husband died a month ago. Mrs.
McClauskey came to Seattle TO get per-
mission from the land office TO be absent
from the ranch for one year, during which
time she intended TO work. Through the
kindness OF man named Copp, who is
supposed to have worked for her husband,
she was directed to his brother-in-la law,
l. G. Schnellhardt, Of 1880 Eleventh street.
He took her TO the county commissioners,
but as she is not a King county resident
they could not do anything for her.
Finally Mrs. Ryther took her to the City
Mission. where she was to remain until
Mrs. Ryther came for her yesterday morn
ing. Before Mrs. Ryther arrived the
woman left and was lost until her appear
anee AZ headquarters.
Outside of her sensible tax Mrs. Nc.
Clauskey told most ridiculous story Of a
murder that she said was committed in
Seattle in 1891 by two men and two
women. She did not remember who the
victim was. but all that was found of him
MAS his hat These men and woman wen
TO Mrs. McClauskey's ranch and tried to
chloroform her. but she threw salt on them
and drove them away. Then they go,
hold of her husband and did something tS
his throat which caused his death. She
said she understood the men and women
we're now after her life.
The matron persuaded the people st the
City Mission 10 keep her until this morn
ing. Ii is understood that the woman
passed day or two at the Sarah B. Yssler
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direct communication between China and

Japan.
LYONS, France, Dec. 6-The Missions
Catalogues has received letter from Mgr
Mutel, addressed from Seoul, the capital
of Korea, announcing that all the French
missionaries in Korea have. after great
hardships, succeeded in reaching Seoul.
The letter adds that all the Christian viii
lagos in Korea have been pillaged and
burned. and that numbers of native Chris
tians have been massacred.
WAsHISGToN CITY, Dec. 6-Japanese
Minister kurlno was among Secretary
Gresham's callers today. 1t is Believed
that through the efforts of the American
ministers primary arrangements have been
effected opening the way to specific ad-
iustment of the terms of peace by duly
accredited representatives of Japan and
China, which will include the fixing of
the amount of indemnity and other details
that could not be properly arranged in the
preliminary negotiations.
TACOMA, Dec. Especial. Tho seven
carloads of pig lead that have been detained
here as contraband of war are being loaded
aboard the Northern Pacific steamship
Victoria. which sails for the Orient next
Tuesday. The lead is being placed half in
each the Hongkong and Yokohama freight
departments of the ship.
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Capt John 7. Ryan. the deepest diver
in the world, man who can tell stories
Of The wonders Of the deep that would
bring the blush Of modification 10 ths
cheek OF Jules Verne. has returned 70 this
city alter sn absence Of several months
during which time he has enlarged his
fund Of information concerning hos not
20 rsss The treasure from the Brother
jonathan. OF Crescent City. Cal. The
water where she wreck ~ tas Jonathan
lay was so rough tha, she deepest diver
could DO nothing. He then weas TO Jsnan
10 raise s saRken treasure, bat sAs assh,rt.
ties would not ieE him work. Mr.. RYAN
intends 81 explore tAe bottom of tie h.x
st Taconas N search Of Northern Pae,sc
safe that went down IN the recent and.
sFsS~
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rxxrAnixa FOR THE CLIMB.

carefai Arrangements for pest tnteiii-
gsseer'' kxrieratie. Of kstaisr.
Itmsy be = week yes before the fcST-
Ixrrrtrarscxx Mount Rainier PARTY will
he ready 90 start on its exploration trip.
There are innumsEAble details 90 iook
after. and while nothing should be over
Looked. 10 Is the tntention 10 take slcng
nothing that can be done without The
eutht viii thus consist Of only the hare
neoesssriss Of life. such as sufficient cloth
Ing. bedding and food. exception being
made FOR the two cornrlets photographs
OUTFITS and the Instruments necessary 10
msks observations. ascertain The TEN pers-
taFe and altitude. etc 10 can b readily
sesn that In trip Of the magnitude con-
smpiats3. With aaknown dangers and
hsrdshirs awaiting the exniorers. great
caution must - observed 30 leave nothing
undone that should be done.
Is vas the intention 80 announce the
names OF the member. Of the narsy this
morning. bat owing 30 the fact that swo OF
the proposed member. have concluded
shAs they cannot So. some i.tsse delay hs.
sesn ocessionet. and. although there are
manv Applications from sturdy young fsE-
lev. Ma. fngrsham ~iii rot kncw anti
,,ss.v ta>, whasn be viii choose. There
vs.v he sir men In the party Instead of
ava a. cas- iniimssed in yessssssy reEn-
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L. Took the Jury Tes Minutes 10 De-
eide Against the water swindisrs.
TACOMA, Dec Especial. lit took the
Jury in the superior court ten minutes TO
decide against the Light and Water Com
pany today In the case against ex-Mayor
Huson and the board of public works for
81. 600 damages. The water company
brought the suit, alleging that the defend
ants stols lot of water pipe and other
materials from their gas works plant. The
water company's attorneys called IL high
war robbery and so forth.
On behalf of the city and ~ q part Of the
water plant purchase. III. s. Huson, then
mayor. and the board Of public works
seissd the pipe ~ dead Of night They
were assisted by . gang OF men and lot
Of teams. and proceeded under the advice
OF IN attorney hired by the city council
to kssp the city posted on such matters.
This 10 the second case decided against the
water company.
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SOCIALISTS ATTACH rnE EMPEROR.
Red Flag Members of the keichstag
Refuse to Chser for Him.

Red Flag Members OF the heichstnE
Refuse to Chser for Him.
BERLIN, Dec. CA disturbance occurred
today in the reiohstag palace, upon the
occasion of the FIRST sitting of the reiehs-
tag. After President Won Lsvetsow had
made a reminiscent speech, be called for
cheers for the emperor. Cheers were
given heartily BY all except the Socialists.
who remained seated. IN spite OF the ex-
cited and angry protests OF the other
members. A great uprosr followed.
Preside Won Levetsow, on assuming the
presidency after his reelection. csnsured
the action of the Socialists in remaining
seated when he called for cheers. Such
conduct, he said. was not in consonance
vith the traditions Of the German ussges
OF the house.
Herr Singer attempted 10 justify the
attitude of the Socialists, aud made Bit
ter personal attack upon the emperor,
which provoked = storm Of indignant
protests from the other parts of the house.
Won Levetsow thereupon called Herr
Singer to order. The house then opened
debate on the motion TO abandon the
pending prosecution, Of some OF the So
e!alist members, during which Ereiherr
Manteuffsl invsighed strongly against the
conduct OF the Socialists OF today. The
reschstag then al iourned until Tuesday,
when the budget will be introduced.
The Socialists resented the attitude Of
the president. and Liebkneeht rose in his
seat. his manner being quite threatening.
U.rioh also sprsng TO bis feet and, amid
renewed shouts and cries Of shame. ="
''Shame. shook his fsi at the other mem
bers. When order VAS restored the cleo
ton Of officers OF the house vas proceeded
with. When this had been concluded
President Won Levetsov expressed his
rsgrs. that ne was unable to punish the
aisloyal Socialists
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A rhievfnx Bank Teller Arr..,.a.

NEW YoRx, Dec 6-John r. TAFT, until
few week. ago the paying teller Of the
Chemical National bank, was ar
rested tonight at his home In
Mount kisko, on United State.
grand jury Indictment, charging
him with embexEling SIS. 900 of the banks
funds. He was arrsirned before United
States Com missioner Shields. who set his
bail at SIC, 900 and bis examination for to-
morrow morning. TAFT Vas unable to give
bail. and was taken 10 Ludlow street jail
for the night.
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been carrying on correspondence Win
the sealers regarding the amount OF the
award as compensation for seizures By the
American government bar no satisfactory
results have besn arrived ct. so he decided
20 come out and meet the seasers person
ally. Topper himself considers the award
Q fair one, but says he NAV change his
opinion when he learns further details
He will personally inspect the salmon
canneries on Fraser river, and meet the
Gamers 20 discuss the regulations. espe-
cisily the vsxed question regarding the
disposal of offal. Another important mat
ter TO engage the ministers attention will
BE- to investigate the charges made that
American vessels are poaching on the halt
but banks In Canadian waters. The ques-
tion of dyking the Fraser river will also be
discussed by him.
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The Fighting I'm Morncnn.

TASeIEE, Morocco, Dec 6-An agent of
the American consul general arrived at
Fee November %. The Gharb province,
the scene of the present fighting, Is fifty
miles from Fez. The sherifs officisIs are
believed 70 have grossly exceeded their
authority. The sultan has dispatched a
csdi with cavalry to quiet the district.
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Feur rhisvs. arre.ssd.

TAcosA. Dec. "A special 20 the Ledger
from Cenirslia says that Charles Green
aud Ii. III. Fraser last night captured two
robbers Who had broken into T. T. Zim-
msr's hardware store and were rapidly till
ing sacks with rssors and knives. Their
two pals on the outside ran TO Chehalis,
whore they were arrested by Deputy
Sheriff blackwell Justice Mead bound
the quartsste over 50 the superior court for
A.
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why shouiaa.. r.eom. Keep so,nr

TACOMA. Dec Especial. Secretary
Collysr, of the Chamber Of Commerce, has
received letter from q man in Mitchell.
Ind, asking for Information In regard to
the opening for q burial osskes factory In
Seattle He ears that be would be willing
TO atari . coffin factory in Seattle provided
thai there was ne such factory I'm Tacoma
As the willamsits Burial Caskes Company
already has such an establishment in this
city Seattle may not get the coffin shop.
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A c.rp.n,~r Killed q, r..su.

TscosA, Dec s.-,jamss Miller. aged a.,
. carpenter. who has lived IN Tacoma
seven years. was killed today by falling
into the hold OF the ship Ssafarer. lie
Was doing carpenter work aoosrd the ves-
eel and fell while climbing out Of the hold.
He died half an hour later. Deceased
leaves Q widow and seven children.
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THE SEALERS'CLAIMS.
Sir Charles Upper to Confer
With Vessel Owners.
TACOMA WINS WATER PIPE CASE,
The CITY Had . Right 20 Take It's ows
PrepsYsy--A Carpentsr killed
ss Tss~ma.

vAxcorvEz, b. c.. Dee. es-sir Charles
Hilbert Upper. Canadian minister Of
marine and fisheries, arrived here today.
He says his mission IL principally con-
nscted With the sealing AID salmon ASKING
regulations. For some time past he has
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PHuAnKIrHTA. Dee- a-Foar hundred
oloAk makers employed ~ strsshrisss 4
Clofhisr weat on strike today against re-
auctions IN ~ssss fron IS cents and 81 uer
garment - 50 ard - cents
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TACOMA. Dec 6-lsrecisL Bank Ri,
aminer u. I. Carson. Of Seattle. took
charge Of the T aeorna National bank today.
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Miss Josephine Brand, OF Lawrence
hurx. Ind. a school teacher, wAs robbed
81 she so IN raeusy on . street Of Cincsn-
nAgi Ihafsdsy ngat ~ nan Who
snstched her hand s4teaes
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To TREAT FOR PEACE

China Decides TO send . Special AmeAs-
s.dor 40 Tokyo.
CHEEfoo, Dec. 6-Ths Tsung III Ysmsn
has decided to send special ambassador
20 Tokyo, fully authorised TO negotisss .
treaty Of peace. This Is the result Of an
intimation from United States Minister
DENLY that he .ad shs Ct ited States min
istsr 70 Japan have prepared the way fer
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John G. shesh.n Reported Indicted.

NV Yoax. Dec. 6-I, was stated late
this afternoon that the grand jury had in
dicJed Police Commissioner John c. Shee-
han Tor contempt q court, in failing TO
obey a summons 10 produce his private
books h-fore tie Lsxos investigating
committee. No one cenld be found IN the
ais,re e attorneys Office thar would either
confirm o. deny the ramor.