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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-06
GRADUATION AT WEST POINT.

Samuel Hof, Wisconsin Boy, Fourth
in the Glass.
West Point, n. Y, May 31.-The hotels
are showing the usual signs of the annual
gathering of the cadet examinations
which commence here tomorrow. The
graduating class this year is fairly up to
the average. Samuel Hof, a Wisconsin
bow. stands fourth in the class.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
SITUATION UNCHANGED.
No New Developments at New Bed
ford During the Day.

NEW BEDFORD, Aug. 26.--The strike
situation remains unchanged today and
absolutely no new developments havetaken
place. There has been no meetings, ex-
cept OF the card and picker room associa-
tion,to appoint "a collectors to visit other
cities for aid, after the fashion of the
woavers union.
South End overseer interviewed by an
Associated Press correspondent gave it as
his opinion that all the factories, cloth
and yarn mills alike, will be running next
Tuesday. He said he had good reasons for
venturing the assertion, but would not
make them public.
The weavers will hold another mass
meeting on the common tomorrow after
noon to keep their courage up.
IL Is reported today that the reason
why the BENNETT and Columbia officials
decided to start up tomorrow is beca use
they were afraid OF losing an order for
10000 pounds OF yarn. Orders keep pour
ing in upon them, 1t is said.
The streets are about deserted and there
are no disturbances
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
To Make sunlight.

Nicola Tesla, whose wonderful achieve
ments in the line of electricity are well
known, thinks that he will soon be able TO
produce sunlight on the earth at will.
He says that the light of the sun Is the re
suit of electric vibrations in the "a, 000,- :
900 miles of ether which separate us from
that luminary and does not proceed from
a great central fire, as the scientists have
all along held. III these vibrations can
be reproduced, the light will follow. The
rapidity of the vibrations In a second nee
essary to produce the desired result Is, he
says, expressed by the figure with IA ci-
pliers annexed, and he Is now trying TO
build machine which will produce these
vibrations. IL would appear from what
ho says that this vibration must be pco-
duced In nothing or what comes next to
nothing-ether-fo he asserts that II one
had a solid chunk of steel as big as a
house and could communicate to it this
vibration IL would instantly bo atomizcd
and disappear. Orleans Picayune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
BIG RUSH AT BOSTON.
Custom House Officials Kept on the
lump Today by Importers.


BosToN, Aug. 2S.-The custom house
here has been crowded all the morning
with merchants and brokers' clerks en-
deavoring to file papers for the with
drawal OF goods in bond under the new
tariff schedule. An extra staff OF clerks
was on duty, but the force was entirely
inadequate. Deputy Collector Fiske has
made a conditional decis ion to the effect
that goods at present in Boston entered
previous to today on which no official
action has been taken. such as placing
them in bond or entering for con-
sumption, are liable to duty under
the Mckinley law. This ruling caused
vigorous protest on the part of mer-
chants and Secretary Carlisle has now been
wired to for instructions on the question.
Deputy kiske maintains that val
uable goods in the custom house
which had been entered some
time ago should not be allowed to go
under the new law. Up to noon today
the Withdrawals were very heavy, one
merchant alone making over 200 entries.
and the applications were growing larger
instead OF decreasing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
IN The SENATE.
BIZ The Awocinted Pres.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The last day OF
the second session of the Fifty-third
Congress was attended by just score OF
Senators, but a large concourse OF
people packed the galleries, most of
the crowd being ladies. There was also
very many visiting Knights of Pythias.
Even the aisles OF the public galleries and
the door was swarmed with visitors.
On the floor there was an air of relief at
the approaching close OF the session, WIS.,
ible on the faces and in the de-
meanor OF those who have been kept
at their posts SO long. Chaplain
Mccarthy, in long prayer, included not
only the customary officers OF the govern
ment but even the Senate pages and
the venerable Isaac Bassett in
his appeal for grace. All political
differences and party chickering's were laid
aside for the time being, and those who a
few weeks ago were hurting bitter
anathemas at each other were today
laughing and joking together in the
friendliest possible manner.
A message was received from the House
Immediately after the reading OF yester-
days journal and then Mr.. Ransom (Dem.,
n. O., offered the customary
resolution for the appointment of
committee of the Senate TO act with a
similar committee OF the House to wait
upon the President and inform him that
the two Houses were ready to adjourn.
The resolution was agreed TO, and the
vice. President appointed Hr. Ransom
and Mr.. Manderson a committee on the
part OF the Senate. No other business
OF any Importance was transacted
and at 1925 p. M, recess was taken
until rs %. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
A Pretty story Spoiled.

A very pretty anecdote has been for
years current In France with regard to the
pleasant relations between Victor Hugo
and the poet of smaller famewho succeed.
ed to his chair in the academy. When Le-
conte de Lisle made his first attempt to
win place among the immortals, ono
vote alone, SO the story goes, was given in
his favor. 1t was that Of Victor Hugo.
The aspirant failed, as matter Of course,
but the next dsy he wrote to his solitary
supporter tho following words: Master,
you chose me, and am one Of the elect. "
Unhappily the entire tale turns out upon
investigation TO be the merest fiction. M.
Camille Doucet, the permanent secretary
Of the institute, with whom alone rests
the secret of the ballot, reveals the truth
now that both heroes arc dead Victor
Hugo never gave his vote for Leconte de
Lisle at al, though he did not think it
proper to contradict the report which
credited him with having done So The
name of that one and only admirer has
still to be discovered, but M. Dddcet's
negative evidence sutfices to sweep away
yet another of tho cherished illusions that
pass for history. st. James Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
MAY GET TESTED.
Specialize the Neu1s.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-The Herald's
Washington special says: The Cummings
resolution calling for ballistic tests OF
alleged defective Carnegie armor plate
has been pigeon holed in the committee
on naval affairs. AS Senator Quay made
a motion TO amend the resolution by re-
quiring that the fine imposed upon the
company shall be refunded to it in case
the test proved satisfactory, Senator
Harris moved that the reso. ution be re-
ferred to the committee on naval affairs.
But, Notwithstanding the failure Of
Congress TO enact the resolution at this
session, there is a possibility that bsIlistic
tests will be made anyhow. The Secre-
tsry OF the Navy may take some of the
suspected plates and fire at them. 1t is
argued that he could do this without vio-
lating any law. lie could pay the ex-
penses of the test out of the contingent
expenses OF the Navy Department and
could conduct them under provision 66 of
its contract with the Carnegie Company.
which sets forth that after a group of
plates is accepted the department may
still test therefrom REALISTICALLY as man
plates as it may desire, and only such as
pass will be paid for"
Mr.. Cummings in his report called at
tention to this paragraph, and Secretary
Herbert is fully aware of this provision of
the contract. The ordnance experts are
eager for the tests, as they believe that
their contention in reference to the plates
being above the contract requirements
will be fully borne out. When Secretary
Herbert returns from his present inspec-
tion trip along the Atlantic coasts he will
be officially advised OF the failure Of Con-
gress TO act upon the resolution. The ord
nance officials will probably urge him to
orner the tests to prove their assertions
and set at rest the reports in relation to
the rottenness of our armor.
Ensign Il. Il. Pollock has been detached
from the New York and ordered TO the
Machins; Ensign George Madison, from
the Raleigh and osAered to the Machias;
Ensign A. Ia. Scales, from the branch
graphic office, Savannah. Ga, and ordered
to the Mschias. Assistan. Surgeons c.
ID. Brownell and Robert Boyd have been
oruered 10 examination Tor promotion;
Lieutenant X. +. Nicholson, to the Thetis;
Lieutenant j. A. Norris and Ensign j. NJ.
Ellicott to the Naval Academy.
nThe Monterey has left Astoria for a
short cruise. The Montgomery is at
Hampton Roads en- route to Yorktown,
Va, for target practice.
While the Navy Department has re-
ceived no information concerning the de.
psrture OF the Charleston from Mare Island
for the Asiatic station, IL is believed that
he obeyed orders to sail yesterday morn
ing.
Admiral Ramsay received a telegram
from Lieutenant Usher today announcing
he arrival OF the Ericsson at Charleston
this morning after fine passage from Key
West. Sine sailed for New London at
noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
HAVE PUT UP THE STUFF.
The Sioux City Athletic Club Sends
Certified Checks TO New York.
Bp The Awoelated Pres.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Aug. 2s.-At a meet
Ing OF the Sioux City Athletic Club last
night, letter was sent in care Of the
New York World containing two GER
titled checks for $500 each for
James Corbett and Peer Jackson.
This was done to show Jackson that the
Sioux City Athletic Club was solid and
meant business. Jackson stated in an in
terview that he could not do
anything until he knew who the
members of the Sioux City Club
were and whether or not they had money
to back them. The money subscribed
last night was made up by great number
OF moneyed men. The members OF the
club feel confident that they can pull the
fight off at Sioux City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28

SESSION DEAD.
1t Expired Today by Self
Imposed Limitations.
Big Crowd In Both Houses Watched
the Great Incompetency Die.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-Today the gal
leries OF the House were packed TO over
flowing with visiting Pythians and
their families. The attendance on
"A the floor was very light, however,
the great majority OF the members have
already gone home. The resignation OF
Representative Oates, recently elected
Governor Of Alabama, To take effect De-
cember 3, was laid before the House. In
accordance with the usual custom,
Mr.. Wilson (Dem., w. Va.) offered
resolution which was adopted
without division, for the appointment
OF a committee of three members OF he
House to meet similar committee OF the
Senate to wait on the President and in
form him that Congress was ready to
adjourn and ascertain IL he had further
communication TO make. The speaker
appointed Messrs. Wilson (Dem., w. Va.)
Holman, Dem., Ind.,) and Hepburn,
(Rep.. Ia.) The speaker also appointed
the following committee to investigate
the Ford's Theater disaster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
CARTRIDGE EXPLODED.

BRIDGEPORT, Aug. 2S.-John Foley,
Henry Callahan and Nicholas Malone
were seriously injured by an explosion
in the shot shell department OF
the Union Metallic Cartridge Company.
this morning. Foley was at work on a
loading machine when suddenly there
was an explosion. When picked up his
hands and face werei horribly burned
and his legs were parayzed. Callahan
had several ribs broken and sustained se-
we're internal injuries. Malone was
knocked down. The building was badly
wrecked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
UP The FIRE ESCAPE.

Say, Jimmy, you and / kin climb up
the fire escape and see Corbett," remarked
one urchin to another in Pine street
| shortly after O'Clock last evening.
Fire escapes surround the Providence
Opera House and a nimble and fearless
climber can easily get in at the gallery
windows.
urchiDs had sized up the possibili-
oO Peq moment, and little dark figure
iS, IA, lo,p mounting the face OF the build
.,. suddenly he disappeared from
1e was safely in the opera house
gallery.
He returned i'm moment and gave the
snap TO his chum. In few more mo-
ments two little desdheads were in the
upper part OF he theater.
THE trick had been observed by other
bembers OF the fraternity in the street.
Phd in a short time about twenty nimble
of Is had played the circus act on Manager
brow.
BY the time that it looked rs though
lose who paid 60 get in would be
crowded out someone notified Treasurer
Calender OF the goings-on and after that
the fire escape looked as it generally does.
But the enthusiasm in the gallery was
intensified by the chaps that took kindly
to the outside trimmings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
Yesterdays Proceedings.

WAsHfAeToS, aug. Interpretations
with regard to ;hs great biennial encamp-
ment Of the Knights of Pythias are begin
ming to be realized, and everything indi-
rates a magnificent gathering, not only Of
the uniform rank, but Of many thousands
of visitors In excess of the number pre-.
dicted
serious question to be decided Ia
whether the ritual shall be translated into
6erinsn. Some German lodges are dis
posed TO be mutinous because this has not
Teen done. The policy of America for
americans has been set up In opposition
10 this, and Supreme Chancellor Black
well says 1t may come TO the point of say
0g To the German members: EITHER be-
rome citizens of this country or get out Of
the order" The questions of admitting
the Pythisn Sisters to the mem bership,
heretofore refused, and that of allowing
liquor dealers TO be admitted, will also be
considered by the supreme lodge.
Convention hall was brilliant with ban
ners and tho evening costumes of hun
dreds OF ladies during the reception given
last evening to the supreme lodge by the
citizens committed Vice President
Stevenson was escorted 10 the platform by
bNnaru boOHnhrt ana followed by the
officers Of the supreme lodge and members
Of the committee, who took seats upon the
stage
Chairman Goodhart introduced John
w Ross, commissioner Of the District Of
Columbia, whose remarks were in har-
mony with the spirit OF the occasion,
dwelling upon the establishments of the
order in Washington. MIR Ross then pre-
sented Vice President Stevenson, who de
livered the address of welcome.
Supreme Chancellor w. w. Blackwell
who was 10 have responded, refrained
rom speaking, on account of the death OF
his predecessor in office, Congressman
Shaw OF Wisconsin.
Congressman &. G. Conn of Indiana, a
member Of the fraternity, gave an address
of welcome on behalf of the knights Of
Washington, incidentally paying tribute
to the late Chancellor Shaw, whose un-
timely death, he said, had changed the re-
joicing into mourning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
C0RBETT t6REES.


But Says That in His Opinion Jackso on
VIII Not Fight.
The champion in a chat with THE NEWS
representative in the dining hall OF Mar
ragansett Hotel, shortly after The Asso-
ciated Press dispatch from Sioux City,
said that he had been apprised OF
the conclusion OF the Sioux City Ath-
letic Club by dispatch from
the New York World, stating that repre-
sentative from the club was on his way TO
The World with the certified checks and
asking IL the arrangements were satisfac-
tory to him.
=" immediately telegraphed The World
that the contents of the Sioux City dis
patch as printed in THE NEWS were
satisfactory il the Western man showed
up with the checks. Anything that
is reasonable l will accept, but that
man Jackson, you can see, don't want
to fight. See what the dispatch says. He
wants TO be introduced TO the member OF
the club. IL he knew every one of them
he would find some excuse for blocking
arrangements. He hasn't the slightest
notion OF competing for the champion
ship legitimately.
NOW, you mark me, when everything
looks favorable for meeting, you'll hear
from Jackson.
"And he won't fight. He don't want to.
"Say, Pm much obliged to THE NEWS
for its kind treatment of myself and
friends"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.

VINcENNEs, Ind, Aug. 2S.-The fourth
biennial encsmpment Of the uniform rank
Catholic Knights OF America, and the
eighth biennial State convention of
the Catholic Knights OF America has
convened in this city and will continue
in session for three days. The city is over
flowing with sir knights and visitors.
An interesting program has been arranged
for the entire session. Six hundred and
fifty dollars will be- given TO the best
drilled company and over one thousand
uniformed men will take part
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
Too Much Acting.

The following is told OF stagostruck
youth lie was studying tho part OF Ham
let for an amateur performance, and as Is
usual I'm such cases everything that he
said savored somow hat OF the morosc Dane.
IL happened that one morning during his
walks abroad he came across an cxcara-
t.on, with two or thrive men digging bclou,
and with the gravcdiggurs' scene In his
minds eye dcDandcd in tragic tones:
Whose graves this, sirF' end paused
for reply, but mono came. Again he de-
mandcd, Whose graves this, siri" But
this time n voice that appeared 10 procccd
from the bowels Of the Garth replied:
Get out, yer born idiot Nc'rc on'y
lawn n gas ppc" Curtain. london tit
Bits
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
ROYALTY FLED.
A Fire Near Hotel in Geneva Makes
Scions Of Royalty Pack Their Trunks

GENEVA, Aug. 2S.-Fire started in a
building near the Hotel Victoria at st.
Moritz this morning and spread so rapidly
as to create panic among the
guests at the hotel, which included
the Duchess OF York, the Ouch
ess OF Teck and the Duke OF Aosta.
All the guests either left the hotel, or got
ready to leave in the event OF the building
taking fire. Several buildings were de-
stroyed, and the flames continued to
spread rapidly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
WERE BADLY PUNISHED.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 2s.--The defeat OF
the Dutch troops sent to punish the
Rajah OF the Island OF Lambok, not far
from Java, seems to have been more
serious than at first supposed.
II is now asserted that 1Oi Dutch sol
diers and - officers, including General
Van Ham, were killed by natives. In ad-
dition many OF the soldiers were wounded.
The Dutch residents at Iambok succeeded
in escaping.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
WRENN WON.
Bv The Associated PreS,.

NEWPORT, Aug. 2S.-The largest au-
dence ever seen at the Casino was present
at the tennis match today, for the
championship of America. The contest
ants were M. III. Good body, the Irish player,
and X. ID. Wrenn, the American. Eddie
Hall was the referee. The first set was
won by Goodbody, Sc, the second by
Wrenn, 6-4. The consolation finals were
won by Il. Wrenn defeating o. NJ. Bost-
wick, 60, 6-3. This ends the tournament.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
AT new YORK.
Big Days Work Begun at the Custom
House This Morning.

New YORK, Aug. 2s.-The new tariff
act went into effect today at the Custom
House here with little friction, and
Special Deputy Collector Couch said that
he did not expect any. The amount
OF goods Withdrawn up to noon was
heavy. When the naval Office was opened
at $3.50 o'clock, $50 Withdrawals were pre-
sented. The average for the day usually
does not exceed 400.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
He IS VERY ILL.
Count OF Paris, Head of 0rIeanists,
thought to Be Dying.

LONDON, Aug. 2s.-Inquiries made by
The Associated Press correspondent at
Stowe House, the residence Of the Comte
de Paris, show that the condition OF the
head OF the royal house of Orleans, is very
critical. The Comte experienced great
difficulty in taking food and is suffering
much pain. All the members of his fam
lily are present at the bedside.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
DIED.

BRADFORD-ln this city, Aug. p. Cornelia
Ann. daughter of the late William s. and
Martha Bradford, In the s4th year OF her
age.
SLOCUM-In this city. Aug. 81 Mrs. Hannah
slocum, aged 80 years
SNOW-In this city, Aug. %. Captain Mark
w. Snow, aged "A years and months
WlLDES-In this city. Aug. 27, Beatrice,
neioVed daughter OF Willis z. and Olive
Greene Wildes, aged l6 mosths and Z
days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
BAD FREIGHT WRECK
Bp The associated Press.

LocKHAvEN, Pa, Aug. 2s.-An east
bound freight train on the Beech Creek
Road, was wrecked today by the breaking
OF an axle. Fifteen cars were piled in a
mass. Drover Smith of Mahaffey, Pa,
is under the wreckage and is supposed to
be dead. Brakeman Haynes OF Jersey
Shore was seriously y injured. About fifty
sheep were killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
The PYTH|ANS.
Continued from Page H.

property owned by the Uniform Rank ag-
gregates very nearly II 100000
The Pythian Sisterhood organization is
holding a business meeting at the q. A.
II. Hall. Today there are several excur-
sions and a concert by the National
Marine Band.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
CONGRESS ADJOURNS.
By The Associated Prov.

Bp The Associated Prs@.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.--Promptly at 2
o'clock both houses of Congress were de-
clared adjourned sine die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
The Cotton Market.

bg Inc ASSOclhteu feNSs
New YORK, Aug. 2s.-Cotton: Futures
opened easy; sales s40O bales. Aug. $3.50;
Sept. $3.50; Oct. 1864; Nov. s6.71; Dec.
s6.76; Jan. $3.50; Feb. $500; March s6.9e;
April s7.01 May s7.0S. I
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28

The most successful tracts now in the
market are. Buy Your own Goose. A"
"Cbalk Your own door. Paint Your
Own House. PUn Your Owr ghev--
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-28
Chicago Grain Notes.

QUOTED By A. wEEoEs.
Car Lots Today-Wheat 464, corn 342,
oats Ala, hogs 1900.
Estimates Tomorrow--Wheat 500, corn
25O, oats 80, hogs 1000.
Heavy shipping hogs-s5.10 to s6.05.