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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-09
YORKTOWN MANUSCRIPTS.

Papers That Relate to the Siege and SUR
render of the Town.
Curiously enough, after 115 years, a
collection Of manuscripts relating to
the siege Of Yorktown has recently
turned up in Paris. These comprise q
contemporary copy Of Count de Ro-
chambeau 8 own diary from the time the
French armies lsft the Hudson, the 18th
Of August, to the surrender of York
town, on the 10Th of October, 1881. Ac-
companying this, written by a different
hand, but inclosed in the same cover,
is diary of the siege by one of the en-
gineer officers and most beautifully
executed manuscript map in colors of
Yorktown and vicinity.
The siege and surrender of Yorktown
were one Of the most important events
in the history of America. Many ac-
counts by different eyewitnesses are ex-
tant, manuscript and printed, perhaps
the most valuable of all being the diary
Of George Washington, the original
manuscript of which is at the state de-
partment at Washington. After Wash
account would be that of Count de
Rochambeau. It is known that he was
very careful to keep copies of his COR
respondence, both for himself and for the
department. of war in France, but his
diary of the Yorktown campaign was
pever published until it was included
in Doniol's great compilation of docu-
ments relating to the gaining of Amer
lean independence, published about ten
years ago, under the auspices Of the
French government, and even to this day
it has never been printed, except greatly
abridged, in English. A small part Of it
appeared in the Gazette de France
few days after the news Of the surrender
reached Paris, and this abridgment
was translated and published in English
in the Pennsylvania Gazette and in Al
mons Remembrance shortly after.
The day after the surrender Rocham-
beau sent copy Of his journal by the
hand of the Duke de Lauzun to the
French minister of war, Segur, and a
week later duplicate dispatches were
sent in another ship, the Count de
Deux-Ponts being the bearer These two
officers had shown the most courage in
the siege and were thus rewarded. The
existence is not known of either of these
original dispatches.
A copy of Rochambeau' g journal is in
the French archives in Paris, and an
other, Rochambeau's own, probably, is
| in the library of the department. of state
in Washington, procured with the Ro-
| chambeau papers bought by the United
States government from the heirs of
Count de Rochambeau. It may be, and,
indeed, it seems quite probable, that
this series Of manuscripts which has
been recently discovered and which has
been secured by Messrs. Dodd, Mead &
Go. of New York city are the original
papers which were carried over by
Count de Deux-Ponts. They are not,
however, in his autograph, but in that
of some unknown person, probably a
| clerk.
The map which accompanies these
two manuscripts is on large scale and
most beautifully drawn by an expert,
no doubt one Of the French engineers,
and it seems probable that it was drawn
to accompany official dispatches to the
| French government. There is no dupli-
cate of it among the many maps in the
Rochambeau collection.-St Louis Re-
mi h1ic
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-09
A CLEVER FORGER.
But He Overshot the Mark and Wa
Trapped by the Bank.

But He Overshot the Mark and was
Trapped by the Bank.
Not long ago there stood before the
paying teller's window of one of New
York's big banks an unctuous little
man smiling blandly over 800 check.
Signature, Endorsement and every detail
were correct. To make assurance doubly
sure, the little man explained with
some insistence, "You see, have had
my Endorsement certified" 1T =
The check was paid without hesita-
tion, but the teller said to himself,
"Why is that idiot standing there with
such broad grin, trying to fix his face
on my memory?" And duly he took
note. -as...
A few days later the man appeared
at the window again, his countenance
distended in the same smile, with an
other check from the same firm. The
Endorsement was certified in exactly the
same way, and this time the amount
was 5000. There was absolutely moth
ing wrong with the check on it's face,
and it came from we'll known custom
er of the bank. In spite of all, y said
the paying teller, something told me
that fellow was a crook So I said I
should have to look up the account be-
fore it could be paid, and while he
waited I slipped around to the firms
Office, which was only short distance
away. ..N ~ - lr-g.
'"The check was examined and pro-
nounced perfectly good, and I was about
to walk away when the head. of the
firm said: why, hold up. We've issued
no checks this morning. And then
went back and bagged my crook. He
had first sold the firm bond and got
his original 500 check in payment.
This he had used to initiate the firm g
signature on the second and likewise
to impress me with the fact that he was
all right, SO that when he came around
second time would not bother him. !"
&C. D. Lanier in Scribner's. &
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-09
HIS FAST WAS FATAL.

''Divine Healer" Schlatter Found Dead In
the Mountains of Mexico.
DENVER, Colo, June 8.-A special to
The News from Ell Paso, Tex, says that
Francis Schlatter, who claimed to per.
form miraculous cures by divine power.
was recently found dead in the foot
hills of Sierre Madre, IS miles south.
west of Casa Grande, in the state Of
Chihuahua, Mexico. He had been fast
ing and apparently starved to death.
While in Denver, from Aug. % to Nov.
Is, 1895, about 100000 people visited
Schlatter to receive treatment.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-09
Turks Commit Excesses.

ATHENS, June Sit is officially an
nounced that the Turks have committed
serious excuses in Epirus, violating
women, defling churches and engaging
in general pillage. The Turkish irregu-
lars, it is further announced, have COM
lifted similar excuses in the villages
around Larissa.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-09
BRITISH ON THE YUKON
Given Extraordinary Powers by the In
porial Government. -.

Given Extraordinary Powers by the I'm
perial Government. -
SEATTLE, Wash. June 8.-Ei A.
Gage, manager Of the North American
Transportation company, is in Seattle
OIL his way to- the company.s trading
posts on the Yukon. Mr.. Gage said
that a chartered British company is pro.
posing to operate on the Yukon on the
same plan and scale as that of the ia.
nous chartered South African company
It proposes to build and govern towns
and cities, maintain a force of soldiers
operate mines, build steamships. etc
The company is admitted to have mill
ions of money back of it.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-09
Put ON Extra Time.

LINCOLN, Neb., June s:8.-All the re.
pair force in the Burlington machine
shops at Havelock will be put on extra
time for an indefinite period. The
change is made necessary to keep rolling
stock in condition due to increased traf-
fic. In the building department. all the
men have for some time been working
on full time
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-09
commotion in the Paris Chamb.,

PARIS, June 8.-During the discussion
of the labor troubles in the chamber Of
deputies, M. Gerault Richard, Social
ist member, was suspended for referring
to some of his colleagues as police spies.
He refused to leave and was elected by
the guard. Another Socialist member
protested and the session closed in the
widest tumult
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-09
At Least ono other.

/ n :. When I was first married, drought
my wife was the only woman on earth. a a
" How do you feel about IL now pr
Well there's onr cook q Chicago.
Record. -
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-06-09

In the year 1868, Mr.. J. R. Watkins first began
the manufacture of DR.. Wards Liniment. For
years he struggled along with limited means,
striving with all his powers and at times despair
ing of success, but at last established living,
paving business, and made the name "Dr. Wards"
household word in thousands of homes. DUR
ing all these long years of tOiling and waiting,
Mr.. Watkins little thought that men could be
found SO lost to every principle OF right and
Justice as to undertake to despoil him of his bus
mess, and themselves to attempt to harvest the
fruits of his lifelong labors. However, in this
matter, he learned that he was mistaken. In
various parts of the: country, sprang up bogus
s'iust as good as DR.. Wards, " frequently leading
customers into thinking they had the genuine
article. Therefore, in order to protect his BUSH
ness and the public from being imposed upon,
Mr.. Watkins bought from Richard Ward, the
Worldwide right to use his name as trade
mark for full line of medicines, and caused the
same to be registered in the U. S: Patent Office
No. 1885.
All customers are hereby cautioned to see that
aD DR.: # WA4lD Watkins" and Winona"
are blown In every bottle and printed on every
wrapper, and take no base and dangerous sub
stituteS. = = 1850 -. Och
Sole and only Successors to :. r. WATKINS and
>'> Winona. Mimi.
G. F. Thayer is agent for Brown Co.,
MINI. Wait tor him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, Nov. 3.-Returns from
one-half the wards of the city indicate
the e,rction OF Colonel Clayton McMi-
cha el iRepD city treasurer and Horace
II. I1aekett (Rep) for register OF wills
by matorit!es approximating 5000.
Judges Bregy, Wiltbank. Audenreed and
Ferguson were endorsed by both parties.
The proposition 20 increase the indebt-
cdness Of tho city sl2, 1000 600 for public
improvements has been carried by about
10000. Under the provisions Of the con-
stitution. the city's debt could not he
further increased except by the approv-
ing vote Of the people. The vote is
about 20 per cent under that OF last
year and VIII not quite equal the on"
year vote Of 1895
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03

in ward Michael l.. Russell beat James
II. Mellen. the regular Democratic nom
inee. and in ward 8 James +. Carberry
tDem.) defeated Edwin Enberg (Rep),
who won last year.
Lawrence-The Democrats had
walkover. carrying the city for Joseph
]. Flynn, their nominee for senator, by
a plurality of 2034 Flynn was elected
senator in the Fifth Essex district;
Smart and Frederick, Republicans.
e.ec.ed representatives in Fourth dis
trict; Joubart. Cullinane and Sullivan.
Democrats. elected in the Fifth Essex
district Poor. Republican, representa-
tive. elected in the Eighth Essex dis
trict.
Taunton-ln the Third Bristol dis
trict Eugene T.. Donovan (Dem) de-
feated Representative Lyman Mason
(Rep) by two votes after an exciting
contest. He is the first Democrat to be
elected To the legislature from Taunton.
The normal Republican majority in the
district is 500.
SprtngtfUtu- interest CeutErpt III tho
contest in the Third representative dis
trict in which w. B. Ttone (Dem) was
reelected over c. l.. Young (Rep). G..
i. Fuller is reelected in the same dis
trict. The vote: Stone CDem.). 1892:
Fuller tRep). 11s7; Young Rep). $50;
Mccain CDem). S62: Lookem Qnd.
Dem.). $40.
Chicopee-Henry j. Boyd (Rep) who.
for the past two years, represented Chic
opee in the legislature. was defeated
by Daniel J. Driscol (Si. Dem), a man
of 2S years, by majority of ls9. t5eorge
Fred Williams proved a strong faveFite
for governor and carried the place over
Governor Wolcott by a majority OF 81.
For senator, William r. Mahoney Dem)
got a majority over Ives IRepD OF 1913.
1t was a victory for the Democrats all
around.
Springfield Nov. 3.-George p Law
renee had everything his own way in the
First congressional district. He carried
Berkshire and Franklin counties by
handsome majorities and won in about
every town in the district in Hampshire
and Hampden counties. Returns from
a majority of the towns show that he
led the ticket by several hundred votes
and that his majority will be about
5000. Only a small vote was cast for
George Crittenden, the Prohibition can
didate, and Roger P. Donaghue the
Democratic candidate. ran way behind
his ticket
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
KANSAS

Kansas City. Kan, Nov. 3.-In no state
We're the returns slower In coming in dur
ing the last elections perhaps than in
Kansas. and this years will not be an
exception to the rule. In this city. the
first c!:y In the state. the Republicans
will probably elect their entire ticket
with the exception OF coroner. surveyor
end clerk of the court OF common pleas,
by small majorities. The weather dur
ing the day was perfect. but the regis
tration had been light following an apa-
thetic campaign. and the vote poled was
only moderate. The fusionists say they
will elect a majority OF the 1S district
judgeships and about two-thlrds of the
los seats Of county officers. The Ee-
publicans claim at least one-half ot tn
judgeships and majority OF the count!
officers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
No, 30,T99.

AS was expected. the apathy which
marked the entire campaign extended TO
the election throughout the state, al
though the stormy weather which pre-
vailed all day probably accounted for a
considerable portion Of the decrease in
the vote. The tremendous majority
which last year elected Governor VOL
colt fell off considerably, while George
Fred Williams also suffered, but not
nearly as much. Last year the Republi-
cans rolled up a vote OF 25S, 900. but such
was the lack of interest this year that
the vote fell 10 164 900. plurality of IS, 900
over Williams. The Democrats, pur-
suing a more vigorous course. received
10000 votes. as compared with 10000
last year. while the national Democrats
rot only came wItnln 100 OF their vote of
;i.i6i last year. but actually made a
gain of per cent in ratio to the total vote
OF the state, and, obtaining more than
the necessary per cent, will continue
to hold a place On the state ticket The
Prohibition and socialistlc candidates
split up the balance of the total vote this
year OF 26O,00 as compared with 3S5 900
last year. In ratio to last year, the Re-
publican vote fell off 35 per cent. the
Democratic l3 and the national Demo-
cratic |. There were but few close con-
tests for seats in either branches Of the
legislature, but. singularly enough
nearly all resulted in victories for the
Democrats. so that there will be four
less Republicans in the 1895 house than
sn 1897. AS tho Republican majority
will he about l3S. the few defeats will
make no difference. The senate how
ever. will he little changed. "a Repu0li-
cans and six Democrats
The senate will stand "a Republicans
snd six Democrats; and the house 1s2
Republicans. 81 Democrats. six Inde-
pendents and one Prohibition.
Governor Wolcott. when seen by
representative Of the Associated Press.
said: Il am exceedingly pleased with
the vote which has been given me, con-
sidering the campaign and he weather"
George Fred Williams was pleased
with the vote he had received in Bos-
ton, inasmuch as Wolcott's vote had
been considerably cut down. lie vas
pleased also by the gains made i'm certain
localities throughout the state.
l. .well-The Republicans lose one rep
rescntative. Henry j. Draper defeating
Itichard Dobbins. The failure of the
Republican vote 60 come out nearly
caused simlla~ defeats ia other district.
piusheld TAO Democratic repr-sen-
tatiyes Mere elected iu the Fourth dis
trict. England aud GamW,ll defeating
Stevenson. last years Representative.
and Johnston. 10y close margin.
Worcester-The features OF the cleo
tion locally were the representative con-
tests In wards~2 Z and >. IN ward ?
Hoscs y. Gilman defeated Charles ".
Wood, the Republican caucus nominee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
BAY STATE VOTE.
Figures Greatly Reduced From the
Totals of Presidential Year.

Bost3n. Nov. 3.--For second time
in two years this city. ordinarily strongly
Democratic gave a substantial majority
TO Roger Wolcott. the Republican can
didate for governor, at the state cleo
ton yesterday. There was, however,
a decided falling off in the vote for both
candidates, and in this Wolcott suffered
more than Williams.
With lead OF II 900 over his opponent
last year. the governor this year had a
trifie over $500 I'm a total vote OF about
$4,000. Wolcott's vote OF 81, 900 this year
shows decrease of 80 per cent from that
given him last year. while Williams
vote OF "a 900 shows less than 20 per cent
decrease. The attempt to consolidate
the legislative department OF the city in
a single chamber was voted down by
n majority Of about 60O0.
John II. Sullivan. who last year was
defeated for councillor by Isaac B. Allen,
a colored man. was elected by a sub
stantial majority over Stanley Ruffan,
another colored opponent. The election
was remarkably quiet and the wet
weather undoubtedly accounted for the
falling off in the Republican vote
The total vote for the city on governor
is: Everett (Nat. Dem.), 1898; Williams
DemD. 24,SS3: Wolcott Rep.) 3o.s46
The plurality for Wolcott is 1868. The
single chamber amendment TO the city
charter was defeated by a majority OF
5735. The vote stG.ids: Yes, 25,064;
No, 80. .T99.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
KENTUCKY.

Frankfort. Nov. 3.-Frankin county
goes Democratic by 500 majority and the
city by 200, a gain over the Bryan vote
Of 600 i'm the county and 700 in the city.
The vote was very light. Negroes were
kept away from the polls or crowded out
of the booths.
Louisville. Nov. 3.-The chairman Of
the Republican committee comedies the
defeat of Mayor Todd (Rep) by Charles
p. Weaver Dem), but claims gross
frauds were perpetrated in reaching this
end. In some wards. which were en-
pected 10 he strongly Republican. Todd
Cid not poll half OF his vote.
FOR mayor III precincts give Todd
(RepD l4,410; Weaver DemD 1924
For clerk of appeals $50 precincts I'm the
county: Bailey Rep), 13416; Shackcl-
ford (Den..), 1884; Hindman (Nat.
Dem.), 1910.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
THE BAY STATE VOTE.

Boston, Nov 3-Corrected returns
from S4s cities and towns in the state.
including the complete vote of Boston.
give Everett l4,046; Williams. 1928:
Wolcott, l64,ls6. The same cities and
towns last year gave; Prince. 14,24s;
Williams. 103,457; Wolcott, 255, 767. But
FIVE small towns aggregating less than
400 votes are necessary TO complete the
vote of the state. On the basis Of last
years vote in these towns the total
will be: Everett, 14062; Williams, 7e-
lS6; wolcott l64.544 This gives VOL
colt a plurality OF s5.35S. and the nnal
this.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03

they may make to administer the gov
ernment Of the city in the interests OF
the people"
On the city ticket with Judge Van
Wyck. Bird s. Coler Is elected comp
troller and Randolph Guggenheimer
president Of the municipal council. The
Legislative branch OF the city govern
ment is Democratic. 1t Is double
headed body. one branch being the mu-
nicipal council. consisting OF the presi-
dent and rs members. and the other Of
aldermen. comprising so members. The
present number OF Democrats chosen
cannot be rated at the present writing.
There appears TO be strong proba billty
that the Democrats have won majority
Of the county and borough offices along
with the municipal places,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
HANNA WINS
IN OHIO

Cleveland. Oct. 3.-The Leader says:
Governor Bushnell has carried Ohio by
a majority from 10000 TO $4,000 This
insures the election OF a Republican
majority in the general assembly and the
return of Marcus A. Hanna to the United
States senate. In this city and Cuya-
hoga county the Republican ticket has a
majority of from 1000 to 5000. and the
three Republican senators and Republi-
can representatives in the legislature are
elected.
Columbus, Nov. 3-The Democratic
state committee claims the election Of
lhe state ticket by from 5000 TO 10000
plurality and a majority Of the legis-
lature on joint ballot for United States
senator. No figures were given on the
S6 state senators and l09 representatives,
but 1t was claimed that the Republican
loss of IA members OF the legislature in
Hamilton county would insure Demo-
cratic control. The Democrats also
claim the II members from Cuyahoga
county which includes Cleveland, the
home of Senator Hanna
Chairman Nash, at Republican state
headquarters. would not give out any
statement but his assistants. who were
tabulating the returns announced that
Bushnell was elected governor with the
entire Republican state ticket by from
5000 TO 10000 plurality
Cincinnati. Nov. S.-Returns show the
election Of II fusion members of the
legislature in Hamilton county by ma
jorities of something near 5000 The
same county ticket. is elected by from
5000 TO $500. Bushnell will carry Ohio
by 1000 majority.
Cincinnati. Nov. 3.-Governor Bushnell
and the entire Republican ticket is
elected in Ohio by about 20 900 plurality
Later information may increase the
figures given. The Legislature is alb
solutely safe for the Republicans on Joint
ballot. thus insuring the election OF
Mark Hanna 10 the senate. Cuyahoga
county is Republican by 5000 and. con-
ceding the Democrats everything which
they claim In the legislature outside of
Cleveland. the Republicans still have a
majority on joint ballot of seven votes
The Republican majority in the legisla-
ture will be from II 10 Is.
Charles J. Christie
Editor Of the Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
SOUTH DAKOTA.

Sioux Falls. s. D.. Nov. 3.-The indl-
cations are that the Republicans have
won IN South Dakota. Smith (Rep) is
elected Judge in the first district by
close vote. In the Second, Jones (Rep)
is probably elected by 400 majority. over
coming an adverse majority I'm 1896 ~
1850. Smith ORepD in the Fourth dis
trict Is elected. The election OF Camp
bell RepD la the Fifth is claimed by
1900 majority Garey CRcp) Is elected
in the Sixth The Third Is ln doubt The
lopui.sts have probably carried the
.!s -. - 80. =. =, - seading IN
~ Sat nth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
MICHIGAN.

Detroit. Nov. 3.-The municipal cleo
ton resulted in decisive victory for the
head Of the Democratic ticket, Mayor
Mayburn. The official returns. with but
three precincts lacking. give Maybury
2lOO plurality over Black tRep). Will
lam u. Thompson ODemD is elected
treasurer over GrunOW (RepD by some
thing like 1000 Robert W. Webb CDemD }
is also elected a Justice Of the peace. The
Republicans elect John a. schmidt city
cork by sOmetEIng over 1OUO0 and also
elect Felix A Lemkie az justice and i've
estlmators- at-large.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
NEW JERSEY.

New York Nov. 3.-The vote IN New
Jersey was light. The Democrats made
gains in almost every county. but the
Republicans retain control OF the state
house Of assembly by narrow majority.
Last year there were but four Demo-
Gratis in the lower house. This year
there will be 26. The Republicans VIII
have "a meolbers. The Democrats also
made gains in The senate and, instead
of three members out of u. will have
seven out of that number. Four of the
five Republicans retiring from the sem
ate were succeeded by Democrats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
VIRGINIA.

Richmond Va. Nov. 3.-The election
story IN Virginia is briefly told. AL
though there was unusual apathy. IT is
estimated that the Democratic state
ticket is elected by about $4,000 or 90, oo0
majority. and that the Democrats have
two-thirds OF the house of delegates and
four-fifths OF the senate. Barring one
little episode I'm Berkley, near Norfolk,
growing out OF the Democratic factional
hight, there was no excitement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-03
IOWA.

Des Moines. Ia. Oct. 3-The Register.
Republican. claims Iowa for Shaw Rep)
by $1,000. II estimates that this will in
crease TO 10000 by the country districts.
The returns show that % per cent Of the
Republicans did not vote while only -
per cent cf the Democrats remained at
home.