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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
MRS. M'KINLFY DEAD.
Mother of the President Passes
Away.
Did Not Regain Consciousness Some
"reminiscences.

Canton, O., Dec. 13.-Mrs. Nancy ALI
son Mckinley, mother of President Nc
Kinley, died Sunday morning at o'clock.
The President was at his mothers bed
side when she passed away, having re-
manned in the sick room almost constant
ly since his recent return from Washing
ton. 1t was the tenth day of Mrs. Nc
Kinley's illness.
Death had been seemingly near several
times during that period, but never had it
been SO apparent that the patient was near
she suffered sinking spell at that time
her physician said that the illness would
terminate fatally some time during the
early morning hours and she passed away
at 2 a. m. without again recovering con-
sciousness.
Canton. O.. Dec. 13.-The funeral of
Mrs. Mckinley, who died Sunday morn
ing, is to be held Tuesday afternoon at l
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
CAUCUS REFORM CONVENTIONS.
Men with Practical Ideas Asked to
Meet.

New York, Dec. 13.-The call was Civ
en- out last night by Ralph NJ. Easley,
secretary of the Civic federation of Chi
cago, who has been acting for large
number Of reform and quasi-political or
CARNATIONS the past three weeks.
The object of this conference is to
bring together men with practical ideas
from all the large cities and especially
from states where substantial progress
has been made in caucus reform.
The programme will include speeches
from men of national reputat ton in both
political parties as we'll as reports from
practical men as to the working of the
various laws now governing primary
elections or caucuseS.
Considerable attention will be given to
the question ''How to get voters to the
primaries" after fair laws are secured.
The convention will be held at New
York on January IA and Is, 1898.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
ON CORPUS DELICTI.
Point on Which Luetgert's New At
torneys Will Base Their
Fight.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 13.-Attorneys Har-
mon and Riese in their defense of A. l..
Luetgert have decided to base a strong
fight on the point of the corpus deficit
They have been making special study
of the law covering this point They will
contend for the principle of common law
enunciated years and years ago by Lord
Hale, that man cannot be convicted
where the corpus deficit and the offense
are both proved by circumsta ntiaI evil
dence. Either the body must be pro-
duced or the murder proved to have been
committed, and proved by direct testi-
moOy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
FORT SCOTT is DRY.
Pumps Stop as Result Of Row Be-
tween City and Water Com
pany.

Fort Scott, Kas.. Dec. 13.-Not drop
of water has been served to the consum-
ers of this city since Mayor Hesser took
charge of the waterworks Saturday even
ing. Employees of the water company re-
fuse to work for the city and no engineer
can be found who can operate the pumps.
The city authorities accuse the compa-
ny's engineer of having spiked" the
pumps. Hotels, factories and consumers
generally are compelled to obtain water
from private sources, which are insult
ficient to supply the needs. The trouble
grows out of the city forcing the water
cOmnanY to sell its nant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
HUMAN FOOT MYSTERY.
Chicago Police Convinced the Case ds-
One of Accidental Death


One of Accidental Death.
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 1.-THE body from
which the foot found at Harrison street
on an Alton train was probably severed
was found four miles west of Mexico,
Mo-, scattered and torn almost beyond
recognition. The right leg was missing.
Near the trunk, among fragments of
clothing, was found a letter addressed to-
Samuel II. Mayne, Spencer, Ia, from
Princeton, Ia, where Mayne formerly
lived. The authorities at Mexico have
charge of the remains, awaiting orders
from Iowa relatives. The Desplaines
street police have sent the foot to the
county morgue, where it will be kept
for a few days. J. III. Wood, the Alton
general managers assistant, said there
would be no further investigation on it's
part. People at Davenport, Ia, believed
the body to be that of Mayne, who lived
in that city. Last summer he went to
Minnesota, and was heard from in Tex
as. 1t is supposed he was riding on
brake beam, and fell off.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
DURRANT CASE IN CHURCH.
Woman Creates a Sensation by Telling
of Spirit Message.

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. 13-Mrs.
Alice Hartley, who killed Senator Foley
at Reno several years ago. created a
fist church last night At the conclusion
Of Rev. J. George Gibson's sermon she
dramatically declared that she had mes
sage from God to the effect that Dur
rants life should be saved, and it was
the duty of the congregation to save him.
refused to see the condemned mans
mother when she called with a message
from her son asking the preacher to tell
all he knew about the murders in Eman-
uel church
A final appeal for communication of the
sentence of death will be made to Gov
Budd this week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
WOMAN WHO COULD SHOOT.
Wife Of California Policeman
Wings a Burglar-Used Hus-
bands Revolver.

Sacramento, Cal, Dec. 13.-At an early
hour Sunday morning burglar entered
the residence of Sergeant of Police Nc
Manus and proceeded to ransack the par
Tor. Mrs. McManus heard the burglar
at his work. but decided not to waken
her husband. She picked up a revolver
from a table by the bed and waited de-
velopments.
In few moments the burglar reached
the swinging door leading from the par
lor into the room adjoining the bedroom,
and when he opened the door she opened
fire. He made his escape, but the trail
of blood which was left showed that the
Woman's aim was good.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
Is Champion Quail Eater.

Springfield, O., Dec. 13-C. B. Buck
ley, now champion quail-eater of the
world, has finished his sixtieth quail.
They were eaten at the rate of two a day
for thirty consecutive days, on a wager
of $25. DR.. Tanner ate forty-eight and
had to quit Buckley is in the best of
health, and offers to bet 81 per quail that
he can eat another sixty within thirty
more days, making 120 quail within sixty
days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
CIVIL SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
Follows Mansfie1d's Arrest for Assault
and Battery.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. ia sequel
to the troubles between Richard Mans
field, the actor, and John Metzger, who
has for the past seven years been Mans
fields dresser for the stage, developed
today in a civil suit for damages brought
by Metzger.
Yesterday Mansfield was held by Mag
istrate Eisenbrown under 5000 bail for
assault and battery upon Metzger To-
day Metzger began civil action to recover
$4,000 damages from Mansfield for al
legged assault and battery. The affidavit
filed by Metzger alleges that Mansfield
struck him with his clenched fist on Tues
day night, December Z. in consequence of
a trivial dispute while Mansfield was pre-
pairing to go on the stage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
HAYTI'S NEW MINISTRY.
Change Made In the Cabinet OWNS
to the Trouble Precipitated
by Germany.

Port au Prince, Hayti, Dec 13-A
proclamation was published here at noon
today announcing the composition of the
new Haytian ministry as follows:
Mis,ister of the Interior-M. Auguste Tan
crede.
Minister of Commerce and Finance-M
Plaisance.
Minister of Exterior Relations and Wor-
ship-M. Brutus st. Victor.
Minister of War and Marine-M. Gull
laume Velbrun (who is now president of the
Chamber).
Minister of Public Works and Agriculture
M. Cincinnatus LeConte.
Minister of Justice and Public Instruction
M. Antoine Carmeleau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
BIG NAIL ROBBERY.
Said that Thieves Obtained s Co.,
900 in the Vicinity of New
York City.

New York, Dec. 10-It was learned
today that one of the biggest robberies
in the history of the New York postoffice
occurred on November 9. The amount
involved is said to be in the neighbor-
hood of 100000 and was taken from
registered letters in the railway mail
service on that section of the Central
Railway of New Jersey, known as the
New York, Somerville & Eastern branch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
CYCLONE IN LOUISIANA.
One Man Loses His Life at Point
La Hache on the Gulf
Coast

Ned Orleans, La, Dec 13-A small cy-
clone visited Point La Hache, forty-fve
miles below New Orleans, this morning.
Seven houses were capsized and a lugger
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
Judgment for So. 600. 600.

Chicago, H., Dec. 11.-Judge Seaman
IN the United States court today ordered
the United States Car company to pay
the Central Trust company of New York
within ten days $2,O18, 7OS for principal
In case of default the company's plant
at Hagewisch, suburb of Chicago, is to
be sold at auction
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
Uncle Sam Paws the FREIGHT.

Charleston, S. c., Dec 13.-Grover
Cleveland's party of duck-hunters at
Georgetown bagged twenty-four birds
Saturday afternoon. The government
launch Water Lily has been placed at
Mr.. Cleveland,s disposal, and his party is
using it to make trips to the hunting pre-
serves. The Water Lily is stationed in
Charleston, Tut several days ago was sent
to Georgetown to meet Mr. Cleveland
He will use the launch while here,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
KANSAS CITY MARKSMEN.
Are Having Their Own Way MT the Chi
cage Shooting Contest.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 1.-THE Kansas
City marksmen are having things nearly
their own way in the intercity shooting
in the trophy contest last night the score
stood 212 to 203 in favor of the visiting
team. Today Herman of Kansas City
defeated Roll of Chicago by AZ to As,
and Riley, one of the visitors, scored Al
to 43 against his opponent, DR.. Frothing-
ham. AS the score now stands the Chi
cago team is eleven points behind with
but three more matches to be decided.
The tournament will close this evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 1.-THE North
ern Pacifc's steamer Tacoma brings adj
vices that Japan is exercised over re-
cent events which indicate the strength
ening Of Russia's hold upon that country.
and is losing its bellicose attitude ON the
Hawaiian annexation question.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
LOVES STRATAGEM.

held sprg Of mistletoe
Above her dainty head,
And stopped and kissed her rosebud lips.
"Alls fair in love-" / said.
She :blushed and murmured in my ear,
With a shy, reluctant air:
''You need not hold that sprig so high;
I've got one in my hair
The Yellow Book.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
MORE FAVORABLE TO IRISH.
Vatican Gives Evidence of Regard for
Hibernia uism.

HIber0lA n1Sm.
Rome, Dec 1.-THE Vatican, it is
semi-offi cially announced, has approved
of the plan of Mgr. Martinelli, the papal
delegate to the Roman Catholic church in
the United States, to visit Ireland for
three weeks. It is pointed out that this
approval is regarded as sign that Hi
bernianism is regaining favor at the Vat
lean. Other signs of this are said to be
the retirement of Mgr. Schroeder from
the staff of tie university at Washing
ton, and the moral position gained at
Rome by Archbishop Keane, who is con-
Sidered likely to be made a cardinal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
German W&rships Leave.

Berlin, Dec 13.-The German school
ships, Charlotte and Stein, which were
engaged in the recent demonstration
against Hayti, will leave Port au Prince
tomorrow, the former going to San Do
mingo and the latter sailing for Havana.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
VAN WICK SWORN IN.
VIII Become Mayor of Greater New
York January L.

New York, Dec. 13.-Robert A. Van
Wyck today took the oath of Office as
mayor of Greater New York, before JUS
tice Fitzsimmons, in the city court, tc
assume the duties of the Office on Janu-
AIRY / 1898
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
Want to be a Big Nation.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 11.-Oficial in
formation has been received here that the
Greater Republic of Central America
are about to extend their union so as to
give it all the attributes of a sovereign
nation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
Last OF CARLYLE Family.

Toronto, Ont, Dec I3.-Janet Carlyle
flaming, sister Of Thomas Carlyle, and
the last surviving member of the family,
is dying at the residence of ". J. Laing.
her son-in-law. She is So years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15
TRIED TO WIPE OUT FAMILY.
Father Attacks Wife and Daughter an
Attempts Suicide.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec 13-A terrible
tragedy has occurred at Fiddletown, for
ty miles north of here. Fred Barth, ST.,
a prosperous German farmer, without
warning fatally shot his wife, cut his
daughters throat, and then attempted
suicide by severing the veins of his wrists
The father and daughter may live.
Barth was arrested. He will assign no
cause for the deed. He is apparently
sane.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15

(Which is the greatest city-New York
or Chicago?" asked the teacher.
The little boy lately from Boston arose
and replied: New York is the larger
but greatness. as such, cannot be truth
fully assumed to appertain to either of
them Cincinnati Enquirer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-15

Peruvian cotton grows in twelve diff
ferent colors
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Dangers In Food Supplies.

A lecturer on cooking the
other day made the surprising
statement that the asylums are
being filled with country people
in much greater proportions
than city people, mainly because
they were more careless in re-
gard to their food. While diet
of fat meats may be more
characteristic of people living
in rural districts, there are other
dangers just as insidlous to
which the residents of the big
cities are subject. Scientific
research is every day emphasiz-
ing the fact that man is what he
eats.
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Briefs From Billville.

Billville is still wide open to
the fever refugees. The fact is,
we haven't had death here
since the last physician moved
away.
There is one thing we can say
for Billville, and that is: She
has always been too human to
go against humanity.
We have had but one case of
fever in Billville in ten years,
and that case killed the doctor.
We understand that a sister
town quarantined seven bill col
lectors last week. Thank God
for that!
Brethren, don't be scared of
yellow fever. We have known
men in Georgia to die from old
age at eighty.
Let US all hope for the, good
time. coming. Hope is so cheap
that even a poor man can invest
in it.-Atlanta Constitutes.
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In discussing the Injunction
iniquity the Indianapolis Sentinel
says: This outrage should
nerve every American heart to
support by all legal methods the
suppression of the iniquity of
government by injunction. The
punishment of men by courts for
contempt, without jury trial, is d
bad thing, but it at least is not
open to. the awful possibilities of
this other feature of government
by injunction, which makes a
sheriff judge, jury and execu-
toner not for a crime committed,
but for one which he thinks is
contemplated. The frightful
power thus placed in the hand of
a single man is liable to bear
fruit elsewhere as appalling as in
this case, and when it is remem-
Der that such officers are quite
liable to be controlled by the
agents of capital and greed the
danger to the liberties of the
whole people must be manifest.
This un-American, uncivilized,
un-Christian system of govern
ment by injunction must go if the
liberties secured for US by our
forefathers are to be preserved"
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~sowing the Wind"

When the curtain goes up at
the Grand next Saturday evening
the players in Sydney Grundy's
"Sowing The Wind" will I'M
doubtedly be greeted by a large
and brilliant audience. This
play during the three seasons of
its existence, has enjoyed sue
cess rarely surpassed in England
or America. 1t is a play that
appeals with peculiar force to the
human heart and stirs to its low
est depths that element of human
nature known as love of fair
play. Rosamond is a character to
challenge the sympathy and in
terest of the most Indifferent play
goers. Spurned because she has
been denied the privilege of law
full parentage, she turns upon
Brabazon, the adopted father OF
her lover, and assails the cruelty
of her sex toward her own, in a
way that makes the old man
writhe with remorse for the ghost
of Helen Gray, the beautiful VIC
tim of his own sins long ago
arises before him. He attempts
to excuse his fellow sinners but
the woman overwhelms with her
remorseless logic. 1t is a fine
battle, this conflict of "Sex
against Sex" and is fought with
great brilllancy on both sides.
+ The pith of the whole matter is
that Brabazon is really Rosa
mond's own father, and the un-
fortunate Helen Gray her mother,
although neither of the two
former, are aware of the fact,
until near the close of the play.
This is what gives such a fine
zest to the fury of the girl, and
the passionate controversy be-
tween them. The climax of the
play is one of the most thrilling
emotional scenes ever introduced
into any drama.
There are several side compH-
cations but the interest is never
diverted from the pathetic, love
affairs between Ned Annesley
and Rosamond, the efforts of
Ned's adopted father, Brabazon,
to prevent the marriage and the
contest between Brabazon and
Rosamond with its sensational
denoument. The deep pathos of
the main incidents of the plot is
happily balanced by a due al
lowance of excellent comedy and
there are several amusing char
acters all drawn with great skill
and a keen sense of humor.
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University Of Texas.
81 Instructors. ISL Studbnts.
Woman admitted to all Departments
TUITIoN FREE. TOTAL EXPENSES,
S1S0 tn S95O

p4s'O W s9AoO
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: Session
begins September 20; Entrance Examina-
tons September p; Naturalization fee $40:
116 courses of study; University system of
instruction and discipline; well equipped
scientific Laboratories; Library of IS, 600 vol
umes; Y. NJ c. s.; Y. w c. A.; Gymna-
SUM; Athletic Field.
Teachers Courses Lead to Permanent
Teachers Certificates. Engineering De-
partment coniers Degree Of Civil En-
gineer.
LAW DEPARTMENT: Session begins
September p; Entrance Examinations Sep
TENDER %; Naturalization fee, payable only
once, $50. TWO years course leads to de-
gree of Bachelor Laws and entities holder TO
practice in any court in Texas- Law stu
dents may pursue Academic courses without
further charge
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT: Located
at Galveston -Four years course; Faculty
Of twenty trained specialists; School Of
Pharmacy; School of Nursing tior won.enE
Matriculation fee; payable once, $50. CON-
plete equipment in all schools. Session be-
gins October l; Entrance Examinations the
preceding week.
For Catalogues of any Department, or for
Information, address
PRESIDENT WINSTON,
AUSTIN, Texas
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For over Fiftr Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions of moth
ers for their children while teething. with per-
feet success. It soothes the child. softens
the gums, allays all pain; cures wind collie,
ard is the best remedy for diarrhoea," it
will relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. Sold BY druggists in every part Of the
world. BE sure ana ask for "Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" snd take no other kind
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
just Received, a shipment of
New Buck Wheat.
Bosse & Wittbecker.
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DON'T Neglect Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications. and the man who negleets his
liver has little regard for health. \ bottle
of Browns Iron Bitters now and then viii
keep the liver in perfect order. If the dis
ease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure it permanently. Strength and
vitality always follow its use. Fer sale by
R. E. Luhn, Druggist.
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SOL MILLER,S WIT.

The following poem was written by
late Sol Miller, the Kansas poet, in clio
imitation of Goidsmith's Lament Z
Madam Blaze.
There never was n welded pair
I hat equaled Da dand Nam;
In harvesting he capped the sheaf
In spanking she took the palm.
She used to scour the pots and pans,
While he would scour the hi 5;
She foO'ed the stockings,
And he footed the bills.
No vices marred his perfect health,
Or made his eyes grow dim:
The filthy weed that others chewed,
1t was eschewed by him.
He never loafed about the town,
In wrangle or dispute;
And when he wished to so ahead,
He often went afoot.
The dumb and helpless beasts OF toll,
Received his kindest care;
OF nights he'd shed his cattle, and
The cattle shed their hair.
He said: "This little rule l find,
Will win. and seldom lose;
Ny P's and Q's always mind.
And also mind my ewes"
He said: Each day 1 never fail
To thank the Lord anew;
He give to us his rain, and we
Should give to him his due"
With love toward her little flock,
Her heart would overflow;
And when the children needed bread,
She always kneaded dough.
If any scandal reached her ears,
While busy with her yarn,
She said she didn't give snap,
And then she give darn.
Said she: "My nelghbor's little SINS
Do not my spirit vex;
In other eyes see no beam
If mine are without specs"
Some said her dairy was her God
But who our hearts can tell?
If work to Worship is akin,
She loved her cheese well.
AT last when this contenled pair
Had old and feeble grown,
He sat him down and made his will
She had one of her own.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

Persia exports every year
about 5000 boxes of opium, each
containing 100 pounds. About
the same amount is consumed at
home.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

When a young man is on his
way to visit his girl you can tell
by his haste that his business in
pressing.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

Doing good to others often
causes unhappiness through the
ingratitude of those to whom the
good is done.