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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
WISCONSIN Patents

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, IS and 50
Loan and Trust building, Milwaukee.
Wis These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Handbook free:
w. Abraham, Fairchild. anti-rattling thiIl
coupling; j. Dorau, Bonduel, engine; E. II.
Imam, GAINESVILLE, cooking utensil; ] II.
kreuzinger, Milwaukee, folding box; j. \.
Moehn, Milwaukee, assgr., Toilet paper cabi-
waukee. bottle washer: T. ]. PaIIica. RAJ
cine, telescope trunk; f. ]. Pallica Racine.
telescope trunk; C.S. Smith, Milwaukee. 1T
ting for bicycles: A. E. White, Eau Claire
saw swage; H. Whitman, La Crosse. vessel
litter; McCanna & Frazer Co., Burlington,
cutter, trade mark
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Whaleback tc Stay on the Lake.

Chicago, H., Aug. 16.-The whaleback
Christopher Columbus will be plying be-
tween Chicago and Milwaukee during
the summer Of 1898, so far as those IN
terested in her in this city know, Capt
Keith, who is the superintendent of her
interests ia Chicago, was shown the
story in a morning paper which related
that the boat would be cut in two, taken
to New York, and then around the horn,
and would next summer go into the
Alaska trade, running between Seattle
and the Yukon. The captain said so far
as he knew there was absolutely no
foundation for the report
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
MANY PERSONS DROWNED.
Ferry Steamer at Dresden Capsized
by Waves from a Large
Ocean Steamer.

Berlin, Aug. 16.-A dispatch from
Dresden announces that ferry steamer
plying between the old and new towns
was capsized yesterday evening by the
wash of a large steamer, and over fifty
persons were thrown into the water.
Seven people are known to be missing
and it is feared the loss of life will turn
out to be heavy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

Hams. Judge Terrell, SenatOr-elect Money
and others are being mentioned.
James H. George was born in Monroe
county. Georgia, October 20. 1896. His
father having died III his infancy, he re-
moved when years of age, with his
mother to NoXubee county, Mississippi,
where he resided two years. He then
removed to Carroll county, where he was
educated in the common schools then ex-
listing. He volunteered as private in
the First regiment of Mississippi volun-
teers in the Mexican war, commanded by
Col. Jefferson Davis, and was at the bat
tie Of Monterey. On his return he studied
law and was admitted to the bar in Car
roll county. He was elected reporter of
the high court of errors and appeals in
1871, reelected in.1S6O, and prepared and
published ten volumes of the reports of
the decisions of that court, and after
wards prepared and published digest of
all the decisions of the Supreme court and
high court of errors and appeals Of that
state into the union to and including the
year 1870.
He was member of the convention in
Mississippi in 1861 which passed the or
dlinance of secession. and he voted for and
signed that instrument. He was a cap
tain in the Twentieth regiment of Mis-
sissippi volunteers i'll the Confederate
ESla1pS army. afterwards Il Df1RdUler-2GL-
eral of state troops, and later colonel of
the Fifth regiment of Mississippi cavalry
in the Confederate States army. He was
chairman of the Democratic state eXccl-
tive committee of Mississippi and elected
chief justice. but resigned his seat on the
Supreme bench in February, 1891 to 10 Ike
his seat jG the Senate on the -ith of
March in that year, and was reelected IN
1886 and again in January, 1892. He
was q member of the constitutional con-
ventiOn of the state of Mississippi which
was held in 1890 and framed the present
constitution of the state. His term Of
service would have expired March 3,
1899
Jackson, Miss, Aug. 16.--The remains
Of the late Senator j. Il. George were
removed today from the rotunda of the
capitol and will be taken TO Carrollton.
where the interment will take place by
the side of his wife who died a few
weeks ago. The remains were escorted
to the station by the various military and
civil bodies of the city and by an i'm
mense crowd of people.
w. c. George, son Of the dead states
man, today received a telegram from the
sergeantatarms of the Senate saying
that the committee to attend the funeral
is as follows: Senator WalthalI. chair
man; Bate, Turley. McEnery,@ Pettus,
Bacon, Hoar. Stewart, Proctor. Repre-
sentatives Catchings. Allen, Robertson,
Cox, Bankhead. Wheelock, Carmack.
Evans and Gibson
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
SWIMMER IS MISSING.
David Dalton and Two Men Following
Him in q Boat May be Lost.

New York, Aug. ia test swim from
Coney Island to Sandy Hook hghtshp
Saturday may have resulted in the death
of the swimmer and two men who ac-
companied him in Il boat. At least they
have not reached their destination, and
whether they are somewhere out at sea
or on board friendly boat is not known
The swimmer is David Dalton, IL pro-
fessional life-saver. aud the two men
who were to follow him in Il boat were
Fred Peters and Walter Arnold. Dalton
is an Englishman about 45 years old.
He was a feature at the " orld's fair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
DETAILS OF THE DUEL.
Five Bouts Were Had and the Confess
was Vigorous One.

Five Bouts Were Had and the Contest
was - Vigorous One.
Paris, Aug. 16.-The duel between
Prince Henri of Orleans and the Count of
Turin nephew of King Humbert. which
grew out of statements made by the
prince regarding the conduct of the Ital-
ian prisoners who were captured by King
Menelik during the recent disastrous cam
paign in Abyssinia, took place at 3 o'clock
Sunday morning in the Bots des Mar
chaux, about ten miles from Paris. The
fight was desperate one The prince
was severely wounded and was removed
from the field hors de combat. The count
was slightly wounded
The place where the meeting occurred
is favorite dueling ground. Certain Gym
zeal persons decline even now to regard
the affair seriously, and describe it as Il
horrible accident on the field of honor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
SENATOR GEORGE DEAD.
The DISTINGUISHED Mississippian
Passes Away After
Brief Illness.

Mississippi City, Miss, Aug. 16.-
United States Senator James Il. George
died here Saturday. His death was not
unexpected, as he had been suffering with
heart trouble year or more. In May
last he and his wife celebrated rheir
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
AFTER MOONSHINERS.
Chicago Officers Locate Number of
Illicit Distil1eries.

Chicago, H., Aug. 14.-Detectives and
internal revenue officers raided q little
frame house in Twentysixth place today
and found an illicit distillery capable of
turning of fifty-two gallons of moonshine
whisky a day. Samuel NARROW, a Prus-
sian Jew, and his son, were taken in as
proprietors of the place. Several illicit
distilleries have been located almost in
the heart of the city and other arrests
will Drobab follow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
He Staged 1.-The Black Crook.

Verna, maker of theatrical properties,
died Saturday at his home at Bay Ridge
of acute gastritis. He was familiarly
known as "Old Bill De Verna, and first
came into theatrical prominence when he
staged THE Black Crook" on its first
presentation in this country. 1t was De
Verna who originated many of the me-
chanical appliances now in use, among
them revolving platform for setting
scenery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
ALL IN GOOD SHAPE.
Comptroller Eckels' Report on the Con-
dition of Wisconsin Banks.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 14.-[Spe-
cial. l-Comptroller Eckels today gave out
an abstract of reports of the condition on
July % of the seyenty-four National
banks in Wisconsin. Exclusive of Mil
waukee it shows total resources of $32,-
3S7. 1893; loans and discounts aggregating
$1S.905. I62. and a reserve of $7,246, 059,
of which 81 ,430,925 is in gold. The de-
posits amount to $50. 1888. 40 and the av-
crage reserve held is So Is per cent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
CONGRESSMAN WRIGHT DEAD.
Massachusetts, Representative Expires
Suddenly at His Home.

Suddenly at HIS Home.
North Adams, Mass, Aug. 16.-Con-
gresham Ashley E. Wright dropped dead
at his home here Saturday night.
Ashley Bascom Wright was born at
Hinsdale Berkshire county, Mass, and
received his education in the public schools
and Lincoln academy at Hinsdale. He
removed to North Adams in 1861, at
which time he was appointed chief deputy
collector of internal revenue for the Tenth
district of Massachusetts. He resigned in
1865. He filled various Offices in the town
where he resided. In 1884 he was elect
ed county commissioner for the county of
Berkshire, serving for three years. In
1890 he was elected to the executive coun-
ell of Massachusetts, and reelected in
1891 He was elected to the Fifty-third
and Fifty-fourth congresses, and re-elect-
ed to the Fifty-ffth Congress as a Re
publican, receiving 18,075 votes against
1919 votes for Patrick III. Sheehan, Dem
ocrat and 993 votes for John Bascom,
Prohibitionist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Gun Bursts on a Warshlp.

Trondhjem. Norway, Aug. 16.-Advices
just received here from Iceland announce
that during firing practice on board the
British third-class cruiser Champion off
The coast. a gun burst. dangerously wound
ing an officer and four men and seriously
injuring three other men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
DUEL MAY BE FATAL.
Count of TURNS Victim RAISED a
Quiet Night, but Physicians
Are Alarmed.

Paris, Aug. 16.-12:3G p, m.-Prince
Henri of Orleans, who was wounded i'll
the lower part of the right side of the
abdomen yesterday morning in Il duel
fought with the Count of Turin. nephew
of the King of Italy, passed a quiet
night. His condition is not considered
by his physicians to be satisfactory.
Gen. Albertone, the Italian officer who
had challenged Prince Henri. but who
gave way to the Count of Turin, has
withdrawn his challenge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
BIG STRIKE EXPECTED.
Cloakmakers of Kew York Preparing to
Resist Hard Conditions.

Resist Hard Conditions.
New York, Aug. 16.-A red-letter call
has been sent to the United Brotherhood
of Cloakmakers by its executive COM
mittee for Il general mass meeting to be
held on Wednesday night. Delegates
will be present from the brooklyn and
Brownsville branches. This meeting is
called to consider the question of a gen
eral strike If the meeting votes in ia
vor of it the executive committee will,
at secret meeting, decide on the day.
which will be some time before August
20.
There are 10000 cloakmakers in the
metropolitan district, including about
5000 women and girls. Some of the
latter are organized and will strike with
the men, and the rest, who are employed
as fnishers, will be thrown out of work
by the strike
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
To Explore the Antarctic.

Antwerp. Aug. 16.-The steamer Bel
gica, with the Gerlache Antarctic expe-
dition on board, sailed at 10 o'clock this
morning Crowds of people assembled
to bid farewell to the explorers, who
were heartily cheered as the Belgica left
port. 1t is expected that the expedition
will arrive at Graham's land early in
December The crew of the Belgica
numbers twenty-one men. She has on
board provisions for two years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
AMER ISSUES A FIRMAN.
Afgha nistan Subjects Forbidden to Join
the Rebels.

Simla. Aug 16.-The Amer of At
ghanistan has issued a firman forbid
ding his subjects to join the rebels who
are now in arms against the Indian gov
ment, and the Afghan governor of Khost
has been ordered to punish the 1Afghans
who have been raiding camels belonging
to the Tochi punitive expedition. Eu-
ropean and native reinforcements have
been ordered to I<ohat mmediate. 10
over-awe the Afridas. IT. is rumored that
the Orkzais have risen in arms
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Bicycle. Rider Killed.

Hamilton. O., Aug. 1.-THE dead body
of Maxwell Van Eaton Potter, his skull
crushed and bicycle demolished, was
found near Schencks Siding today On the
Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton railway,
three miles south of here. He was riding
in the dark this morning on his wheel,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
ANARCHIST CONVICTED.
Angi ollilo Who Assassinated Senior
CanoVas will be Gar
rOted.

Madrid, Aug. 16.-Michael Angiollilo,
the Anarchist assassin of Premier Can
ovas del Castillo. who was tried by
court martial yesterday at Vergara. was
found guilty and was sentenced to death
Upon hearing the sentence AngiOllilo
turned deathly pale and had to be assist
ed from the court room. Angiollilo will
be garroted within the prison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

The Indians do a large trade in buf-
falo bones, which they collect on the
plains and dispose of to sugar refiners,
who find that these bones ar superior for
their purpose. On the c3ute of the Cana
dian Pacific railway there are piles of
white bones to be seen awaiting trans
norfatian
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Queen VictOria's Voice.

Queen Victoria's voice is exceedingly
winning when she chooses to be gra-
cious, although it can be sharp and i'm
perious in reproof. 1t entirely lacks
that species of harsh cultural tone and
accent which is SO remarkable in the
voice of the Prince Of Wales and Of his
brothers and sisters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

Justice-"Now. gentlemen said the
counsel for the defense to Kentucky
jury, IF you will take ''Certainly,!''
shouted the jurymen. "a common
sense view Of the case" Verdict for
the commonwea Philadelphia North
American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

Mrs. Hackett has to keep up her sum-
mer trips on account of her hay fever"
You mean that she has to keep up her
hay fever on account Of her summer
trips. "-Chicago Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

"A postage stamp exhibition, which
is said to be the most scientific and eiab B.
crate ever got up, is now open in Lon
don. The exhibits are valued at 81 ,250,-
600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

New fall dress goods are continually
arriving, styles were never prettier, prices
never more reasonable. Send for samples
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO,
Milwaukee, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

Milan thinks it has the smallest
horse in existence. 1t is a Shetland
pony, six hands. or tWenty-four inches,
high, raised by the Marchese Carcano.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

Wearing apparel and household goods
dyed and cleaned like new.
OTTO PIETSCH DYE WORKS.
Send the circulars. Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

sented to King Alexander of Servia,
10000 Berdan rifles and 25,000,OOO cart
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

Mrs. Hay and Miss Hay. wife and
daughter of Ambassador Hay, viii
sail from England for New York Au-
gust l.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

Our stock of Linens is seldom equaled.
Hotel and restaurant supplies a specially.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO.
Milwaukee, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

New weaves in wear resisting Black
Dress Goods at moderate prices. Send
for samples.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS Co,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

John O'Brien, stated to have been at
one time champion fowler and angler of
Ireland" died at Newmarket, county
Cork, aged 1O8 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
REJOICING IN ITALY.

Rome celebrates the Count of TURNS
Victory.
Rome, Aug. 16.-The result of the duel
between the Count of Turin. who was
battling for the honor of the Italian
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

golden wedding. A month later she died,
and since then the senator has failed
rapidly
Two weeks ago his son brought him to
Mississippi City for change of scene and
air but he got no better.
Gov McLaur'in says he has not thought
Of successor. However, ex-Gov. Low
ny. Congressman Allen, Sullivan and Viii
ams. Judge Terrell, Senator-elect Money
and others are being mentioned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18

A majority of the Parisians. however,
treat it as an international event of the
most tragic Importance. The victim is the
hero of the hour, and bulletins from his
bedside are read with breathless interest
on the bOuleyardS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Another Injunction.

Wheeling, w. Va, Aug. 16.--The coal
strike shows more activity today than it
has for several weeks. One thousand
strikers are camped near the biggest
mine of the company, just far enough
away to escape injunction proceedings.
In the New River and Laup creek val
leys the marching columns, headed by
Fred Dilcher, have become so formid-
able that the operators have secured in
functions from Judge Jackson's United
States court forbidding them to enter
upon the property Of the companies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Rebellion in Camp.

Pittsburg. Pa, Aug. 11.-There was
open rebellion at the Sandy Creek
strike camp this morning. Some ff-
teen or twenty foreigners who were dis
satisfied with the commissary com
planned to Capt May and demanded bet
ter food He told them that the man in
charge of the commiSsary department
was doing all right and they were being
well treated. The foreigners then
threatened to march, and Capt. May
ordered the deputies to arrest them if
they did not keep quiet. This had the
desired effect and the foreigners re-
turned to their quarters. There was no
trouble at the other camps
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-20
TO COLOMBO IN MEXICO.
Further Details of the Movement
Among the Choctaws.

Guthrie, o. T., Sept. 2O.-Peter Hud-
son superintendent of the female acad-
envy at Tuscahoma, is in the city. He
gives some details for the movement on
foot looking to the sale by the full blood
Choctaws of all their rights in the In
dian Territory, and Inc removal of the
entire tribe to tract of land in Old
Mexico.
The new home lies in a valley on
the west, and measures $50 miles in
length by 40 miles in width. 1t is rep
resented to be a beautiful valley, and
of ample territory to give all the Choc-
taws homes.
Jacob Jackson, the defeated candidate
for principal chief, is TO lead the tribe
to the new land.
The details of the plan by which the
exchange of lands in Mexico for the
Choctaw rights in the Territory is to
be made are not yet given to the public
but Mr.. Hudson says that several of the
most influential warriors and headmen
of the nation are in the movement and
fully expect the deal to be consummat-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-20
MARSHALL FIELDS GIFT.
To Give Valuable Building Site to q
Chicago Church.

Chicago, Sept 20.-Much interest has
been awakened in Kenwood religious
circles recently by the rumors that Mar
shall Field has signified his intention of
giving a large piece of property on the
east side of DreXe1 boulevard, near For
ty-seventh street. to the congregation
of the Kenwood Presbyterian church
and that ground would be broken for
the erection of a $250,0O0 church within
a few months. Several times during
the last year a similar runor has been
current, but entire reliance is put in
the truthfulness of the report this time
owing to the fact that DR.. J. H. Bar
rows, who was the founder of the church
and who has just accepted call to its
pulpit, is known to be a close friend and
adviser of the millionaire.
Mr.. Field and DR.. Barrows are both
out of the city at present, but several
members of the Kenwood congregation,
who claim to be in a position to know
the affairs of the church, express them
selves as positive that negotiations are
in progress for the purchase of the
property desired for the site of the new
church, and that as soon as the proper
ty is secured it will be transferred, til
tie free, to the congregation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
1t Has Been Suggested That She Be
Returned to the United States.

London, Sept. 20.-The old frigate
President" captured by the British
off Long Island in the war of 1872, may
become a subject of diplomatic negotia-
ton. Since the success of Ambassador
Bayard in securing the restoration to
the United States of the Mayhower log,
several letters received at the American
ident, asking if some means cannot be
devised for securing her return.
Thus far the embassy has taken no
action in the matter The President
lies at the West India docks in London,
where she is used as a drill ship for the
naval reserves. The frigate is kept in
excellent order and the fgurehead of
John Adams is bright with gold.
AT the time of her capture, when COM
manded by the gallant Decatur, she was
the largest frigate in the world, carry
ing 60 guns, and only surrendered after
100 Americans of her crew had been
killed and when a second British fri
gate came to the aid of the Endymion.
Today, however, Decatur's flagship
looks like a toy vessel She is less than
1000 tons and bears no evidence of the
ry plank seems to be as sound as when
the vessel was launched.
At the admiralty office, however,
doubts were expressed that she could
cross the Atlantic without going to
pieces. Apropos this subject, an Eng
Hshman writes to the Times, asking
what Great Britain is to get for the re-
turn OF the May1ower log, suggesting
a general exchange of war trophies to
cement friendship.
THE United States" this writer says
should give up the flags and the wood
en- lion now held at Annapolis, which
were captured from the British"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-20
OVERLOOKED AN ITEM.
The Topeka Baseball Association
Owes $50 Rent.

With the disbanding of the Topeka
baseball club with a few bills I'M
paid an item of expense amounting to
$40 was entirely overlooked. This was
for rent of Athletic park. The park
was rented for 500 for the season. The
agent did not care to run the risk of
trusting a ball organization, so when
Manager J. F. Myers went to secure a
lease he was told that he would be held
responsible. He paid SO to secure it
and the remainder was to be due July
A.
Speaking of it Mr.. Myers said: st
didn't think much about it at the time,
but the other day Mr. Quinton came
down and asked me if that $50 balance
was ready. Then I remembered about
It, l have spent two summers rust
ling for that ball club and this summer
spent $25 of my own money for it. Now
I will have to raise that $50 out of my
own pocket, for I expect he will hold
me to the agreement. Don't it beat
the band about baseball in Topeka?"