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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
PosToFFICE CASHIER ARRESTED.
David III. Hays of ST. Louis Charged with
En- beZzlement.

ST. Louis, Mo, April 30.-David FL.
Hays for eighteen years cashier of the
ST Louis postofice, was arrested today
charged with the embezzlement of $15,-
003. The information was sworn to by
Inspector Joe Johnson of st. Louis, who
has been examining the books for the
past week. Mr.. Hays was arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner James
Craig. The accused waived examination
and was held to the federal grand jury
in the sum of $4,000. He at once left
the commissioners office and went to his
home in Webster. The shortage was
made good by G. M. Hays, general man
ager of the Grand Trunk railroad, who
came here several days ago on receiving
word of his brothers trouble. Despite
this, the Washington officials have sent
word here to begin prosecution. The ac-
cused is afflicted with heart disease and
may not live to stand trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Change in Chinese M1nister.

Washington, d. c., May President
Mckinley at noon today received the
now Chinese minister, NJ WI Ting
Fang in the blue parlor of the white
house. The ceremonies were very for
mai. Mr.. Fang, accompanied by three
secretaries and the retiring minister, Mr..
Yang Yu, accompanied by two secreta-
RIGS, drove over to the white house with
Secretary Of State Sherman and Assist
ant Secretary Rockhill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
TENNESSEE WATERSPOUT.
Farmhouse is Struck and Five Per-
sons Are killed-DWelling
is Wrecked.

Monticello, Ky, May From wag
ondrver who has arrived here news of
q terrible disaster on White Oak creek,
across in Tennessee, several miles from
this town, was learned. A waterspout
struck the farmhouse Of a farmer named
Branders. demolishing the house and kill
ing the farmer, his wife and one child.
Two farmhands who were stopping up
stairs were so badly mangled that they
died in a few hours after the sheet of
water struck the house. No further
damage was done in the neighborhood
so far as the teamster had learned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
no subsidize CountrY Papers.

Mt. Vernon, III, May 1.-The promoters
of the Humphrey bills are trying % sub
sidize the country newspapers in the in
terest of the bills in question. Copy for
Il column article, purporting to be spe-
cial telegram from Chicago, was received
today from Chicago advertising agency
by the Register of this city, with A prop
osition to pay so per cent. above regular
rates for its publication. 1t pretends to
be a defense of the Humphrey bills, but
is largely an attack upon the Chicago
now snanprS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Their knowledge Of the Cura-
tive Properties Of Herbs
considered remarkable.
A noted Professor, DR.. c. Won Spiegel Of
Saratoga, n. l., credits them with
many remedies used by him in effect
ing difficult cures.
Useful hints to many who suffer, where
they might enjoy the Indians pro-
verbal good health and longevity but
for the prejudice Of Ignorance.

The once existing idea that no possible
good or knowledge could be obtained from
an Indian is fast disappearing.
When such man as DR.. c. Won Spiegel
of Saratoga Springs, in an article published
in the daily Saratogian of Sept. II, states
that lie is indebted, not only to the North
American Indians Kickapoos, Cheyennes,
Arapahoes, Pawnees, Apaches, KiowaS, Com
anches, ETC., but to the many SO called unciVl
lied nations of the most remote corners of
the globe for his enormous collection and
the knowledge of their virtues, of roots, herbs,
banks, gums and balsams, by whose use he
has effected the most extraordinary cures in
innu!nerable desperate cases, it would seem
that the world at large should no longer
hesitate to look for help from such simple
but potent agencies matter their origin
Instead of dragging out miserable lives of
sickness that is aggravated by poisonous
mineral drugs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Jacob Vanderbilt Marries Again.

Tacoma, Wash, May 1.-Jacob Van
derbilt, Jr., was married to Miss Carrie
Little, who came here a few weeks ago
from New York to wed him. The wed
ding was to have taken place in quaint
little St. Peters Episcopal church in old
Tacoma. but the plans were changed
when Bishop Barker told Rector Cheal
that Episcopalian tenets would not per-
nit him to officiate, since Mr.. Vanderbilt
had been divorced. Neither would the
bishop perform the ceremony. The serv-
ices of Pastor Thompson of the First
Presbyterian church were procured and
the ceremony took place in the residence
of the bridegrOom's cousin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Cen. Miles Given Permission.

Washington, D. c., April 3O-Gen.
Miles this afternoon received the formal
assent Of the President to his projected
trip to Turkey and Greece. The order
reads:
The President grants you permission to
of war in the Levant, and if authority
therefor be granted to you by the respective
governments concerned do+ to visit the Turkish
ment may be desirable. The President fur
Their grants you authority while in Europe
to visit such other countries as may in your
opinion offer the best opportunities for mill
tary observation and at such times as YOU
may deem most eXpedient.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
THE REFORMS FOR CUBA.
Granted on the Strength of Weyler's Dec
laration of Pacification.

Washington, D. c., April 30.-Minister
Dupuy de LONE has received an official
dispatch from Madrid confirming the
press cable that the Queen had applied
the reform to Cuba. The dispatch says:
''In view of the report Of Gen. Weyler
declaring that lie considers that the state
of pacification of the central and western
prov inces of Cuba permit the application
of the reforms offered by the government,
these were considered at the council of the
ministers, presided over by the Queen
today (29th) and her majesty signed a
royal decree that will be promulgated to-
morrow Goth in the official gazette or
dering the application of reforms in the
said provinces. To that end there will be
the necessary regulations for the enforce
n1ent of the laws"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
DEATH FOR ANARCHISTS.
TWenty-Six SpaniardS Condemned
for the Bomb Outrage in
Barcelona.

Barcelona, May 1.-Twentysix an
archists in addition to those already sen
fenced have been condemned to death for
completely in the bomb outrage of June
last, the feast of Corpus Christi, when
= dynamite bomb was thrown into the
midst of a procession which was on its
way TO the Church of Santa Maria del
Mar. killing dozen persons outright and
wounding about fifty others some of
whom have since died from the injuries
received upon that occasion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
A "MIX" THAT WAS FATAL.
When the Smoke Cleared Away One Man
Dead, mother Dying.

When the Smoke Cleared Away One Man
was Dead, mother Dying.
Kansas City, Mo-, May 3.-'BilP' Ad-
Ter. one of the most notorious characters
Of the city, last night committed his sec
ond murder within three years and was
himself shot and perhaps fatally wound
ed. Adler mixed with the negro keep
ers of a crap game at Sixth street and
Broadway, and when the smoke cleared
away it was found that Adler had shot
and killed William Johnson, negro, and
that Adler had been shot in the side by
James Gordon, colored.
In 1894, during the street masquerade
which concluded the fall carnival, Adler
killed Postoffice Inspector Jesse Mcclure.
He was convicted of manslaughter and
served ten months in jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
1viu Not ACCENT Our DIVORCES.

Ottawa, Ont, May 1.-The Supreme
tee department deciding that man or
woman who leaves Canada to go to the
United States for divorce without intend
ing to live there afterwards, marrying
and returning to Canada, can be prose
cuted for bigamy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
RESPITE FOR DUNLOP.

President Gives Him Four Days to Look
After His Business.
Washington, D. c., May 1.-The Pres
ident today ordered the suspension for
four days of the mandate sentencing Jo-
seph Dunlop, proprietor of the Chicago
Dispatch, to two years III the penitentiary
for sending obscene matter through the
mails. Mr.. Dunlop made a personal APP
peal to the President for this length Of
time in which to arrange his business
affairs before going to serve his term
in Toilet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
ELOFF RElNSTATED.
Grandson of President Kruger Who
Was Acquitted of SANDER
ing Queen Victoria.

Pretoria, May Lieut. Elof. the
grandson of President Kruger, has been
reinstated and appointed chief lieutenant
Of the Pretoria police Eloff was recent
II suspended from duty for using insult
ing language regarding Queen Victoria.
The charges against him were dismissed
on account of conflicting evidence. Even
the semi-official newspapers expressed
tfsapproyal of the promotion of the lieu
tom Mt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
SOCIALISTS IN HYDE PARK.
The Annual May Day Demonstration in
London.

London, May 1.-The May day demon
stratien of the international socialists
took place today in Hyde park, perlnis-
sion to assemble in that famous Radical
stamping ground having been given by
the government Members of the vari-
Gus trades unions and socialistic socie-
ties assembled on the Thames embank-
ment this afternoon and marched in pro-
cession to the park. A feature of the
demonstration was division composed
of several hundred, children. members of
socialist Sunday schools and other bod
les, who while en- route to the park sang
the "Marseillaise, England, Arise and
when the Revolution Comes" Around
five extemporized platforms at Hyde
park a total Of $4,000 people assembled.
er. presided at the principal platform and
delivered an energetic address.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Total Shipments Gold

New York, April 3O.-The total shin
ments of gold to Europe for the week
ending May 1 is 1929, 000 This in
cludes the shipments announced for to-
morrow. On Tuesday next Kidder.
Peabody & Co. will ship $750,OOO, max
ing the grand total of announced and
actual shipments from April p to May
A S6 OFT 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Out of Fashion Industries.

In these days, when matches are prac-
tically the cheapest things one can buy,
it is difficult to realize that in some
parts Of the world old-fashioned finder
boxes and flint lock guns are still in
use, and that there is quite a trade in
supplying the demand for these articles.
In the village of Brandon, England,
there is a fourishing mandatory of
gun and finder fints. The trade in tin
der boxes is mainly confined to the rural
districts of Spain and Italy, although
even travellers in uncivilized countries
prefer flint and steel to matches, be-
cause of their being more trustworthy.
The gun fints go to the interior parts
of Africa, where quite a number of the
old-styIe guns are still in use.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Maurice Grau Opera COMPANY.

Albany, n Y, May 1.-The Maurice
Grau Opera company of Kew York filed
incorporation papers with the secretary
of state today. The capital stock of the
company is $4,000 and the directors
are Edward Lauterbach, Robert Dunlap,
Roland Knoedler, Henry Dazian, Charles
Frazier, Maurice Grau and B. Franklin
Defrece of New York city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
TEACHER GRAVELY ACCUSED.
Dying Boy, in His Delirium Says He was
Struck with Ruler.

London, May 1.-Frederick Cromber-
ger, IA years of age, of Newtown, L. l.,
died today and the authorities are seek
ing to ascertain whether or not his
demise was due to the act of his school
teacher Miss Jennie Schoular. The boy
was taken i'll three weeks ago, and IN
his delirium said that Miss Schoular had
struck him on the head with a ruler
There was no evidence of such a blow
having been struck; it was denied by
Miss Schoular and none of young Crom-
berger's fellow pupils have been found
who saw the teacher strike the boy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
GAVE THE sTENoGRAPHER s75. 900
Part of SpaIding's Pre-Nuptial Agree
1nent with Miss Erwin.

Chicago, H., April 30.-Miss Sarah
spsT nher to President eFS{eaa ana
the defunct Globe Savings bank, testi-
fed before the senatorial investigating
committee today. She said that Spald-
ing had given her about $4,000 with
the understanding that he was some
time later to secure divorce from his
wife and marry Miss Erwin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Advances in Window Glass.

advance in the price of window glass,
including all sections of the country, has
been made and will go into effect tomor-
row. The Pittsburg and the Western
agencies, it is understood, are both in
favor of a greater advance in price of
glass to take Mace in the near future
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Bodies Of Two Babes Found.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 3O.--A box con-
tanning the bodies of two infants was
found today in deserted stone quarry
near Bellevue, Pa. The babes had evil
IDENTITY been dead several days and lime
had been placed over tlleir remains to
hasten decomposition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Fatalities at a Fire in St. Paul.

St. Paul, Mimi, May LIN fire at
St. Paul park early today the house of
Charles Eichern was badly damaged and
Mrs. Eichern was probably fatally
burned, while her sister, Miss Lydia
Butscher. has already died of her in
juries. 1t is not known how the fire
originated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
PLUCKY BUFFALO OFFICER.
Though Shot by Thief, Patroiman Sui
Ivan Holds His Prisoner.

Buffalo, n. Y, May 1-Edward Low
er. while attempting to escape from Pa
trolman Sullivan last night, fired two
shots at his captor, one of which took
effect in the officers groin Though
weakened from the wound, Sullivan held
to his man until assistance arrived. Low
er had been wanted by the police for
and is supposed to have been in Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
Two Miners Killed at Hibbing.

Duluth, Mimi, April 30.-Peter Erickson
and Frank Nee, two Finlanders, We're
li.led yesterday in the Burt mine of the
Lake Superior Consolidated group at
Hibbing by being buried in a cave-in.
Both men were dug out an hour after the
accident but were dead.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05
nctroir Doctor Critically III.

Menominee, Mich, April 30.-[Spe-
ial. DIR. William Cahoon, agent OF tic
Iichigan Mutual Life Insurance com
any Of Detroit, was seized with a stroke
f apoplexy at the Stephenson hotel this
aorniag. He lies in q critical condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05

Tom Williams Of Australia announces
his intention of sanlng from England for
America in two weeks. When Williams
was here before he met mysterious
Billy Smith at Coney Island, who de-
feated him in three rounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-05

In the fords on the Norway coast
the clearness of the water is wonderful.
Objects the size of a half dollar may
be seen at depth of % or 80 fathoms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

The Fat one-"Say. stranger, how far Is
1t to Jones' placer"
The Thin One-"Oh, about twenty min
utes walk"
For you. or for mer'-Life.
Want" ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
Copyright, 1857. by Bret Harte.)

lhls act was rather one of easy-going, sell
hsh, youthful familiarity than of rudeness
The cabin of Uncles Billy and Jim was con-
siCered public right or common of the
camp. Conferences between individual
miners were appointed there. III meet
you at Uncle Billy's' was a common tryst.
Added to this was a tacit claim upon their
advisory or arbitrative powers, or the
equal right to request them to step out
side II the interviews were of a private
nature. Yet there was never any objec-
tion on the part of the partners and to-
night there was not a shadow of resent
ment of this intrusion in the patient, good
humored, tolerant eyes of Uncles Jim and
Billy as they gaZed at their guest. Perhaps
there was d slight CLEAN of relief in Uncle
Jims when he found that the guest was
unaccompanied by any one, and that it
was not a tryst. 1t would have been I'M
pleasant for the two partners to stay out
In the rain while their guests were eX-
changing private condolences in their
cabin. While there might have been no
limit to their good will there might have
been ore to their capacity for exposure.
Uncle JiIr drew huge log from beside
the hearth and sat on the dry end of it,
while their guest occupied the stool. The
young man. without turning away from
his discontinued, peevish brooding over the
fire, vaguely reached backward for the
whisky bottle and Uncle Billy's tin cup
to which he was assisted by the latters
cup his eye caught sight of the pill box.
'Wot's that?" he said with gloomy scorn.
RAT Doison?'
"Quinine pills-agin ager,' said Uncle
Jim. THE newest thing out. Keeps out
damp like Injin RUBBER Take one to follow
yer whisky. Me and Uncle Billy wouldn't
think O. settin' down. quet like, in the even
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

the mud of this cussed camp? And while
you're doing this. aren't you, by your age
and position here, holding out hopes to
others that you know cannot be fulhIledT'
Accustomed as they were to the half
querulcus, half humorous, but always ex-
travagant criticism OF the others. there
was something so new in this arraignment
of themselves that the partners for a mo-
ment sat silent. There was q slight flush
on Uncle Biily's cheek. there was a slight
paleness on Uncle Jims. He was the first
to reply. But he did so with certain
dignity which neither his partner nor their
guest had ever seen on his face before.
LAS it's our fire that's warmed ye up
like this. Dick Bullen," he said, slowly ris-
ing, with his hand resting on Uncle Billy s
shoulder. "and as it's our whisky that's
loosened your tongue, I reckon we must
put up with what yer sayin', just as we've
managed to put up with our own way O.
living-and not quo'n with We under our
own roof"
Uncle Jins face and quickly extended his
hand, with an apologize backward shake
of his long hair. Hang it al, old man."
he said with laugh of mingled contrition
and amusement, you mustn't mind what
l said just now, I've been so worried think
ing of things about myself, and, maybe
little about you, that l quite forgot l
hadn't call to preach to anybody-leasr
Jim, and you, too, Uncle Billy, and you'll
forget what 1 said. In fact. 1 don't know
why 1 spoke at all-only 1 was passing
your claim just now, and wondering how
much longer your old sluice boxes would
hold out. and where, in thunder you'd get
others when they caved in! l reckon that
sent me off. That's all. old chap
Uncle Billy's face broke into a beaming
smile of relief, and 1t was his hand that
first grasped his guests; Uncle Jim quickly
followed with as honest pressure. but
with eyes that did not seem to be looking
at Bullen, though all trace of resentment
had died out of them. He walked to the
door with him, again shook hands, but re-
manned looking out in the darkness some
time after Dick Bullen's tangled hair and
broad shoulders had disappeared.
Meantime Uncle Billy had resumed his
seat and he was chucklng and reminiscent
as he cleaned out his pipe
Kinder reminds me of 10 Sharp when
he was cleaned out at poker by his own
partners in his own cabin, comm up here
and bedevilin' us about it! What was it
you lint him."
But Uncle Jim did not reply: and Uncle
Billy. taking up the cards. began to shuttle
them smiling vaguely, yet at the same
time somewhat painfully 'Arter all, Dick
was mighty cut up about what he said
and l felt kinder sorry for him. And. you
know, rather cotton to man that speaks
his mind. Sorter cleans him out. you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
WAR OR PEACE WITH SPAIN.
Single Day Could Change the
American People Into Fighters.

A. b. de Guerville in the Illustrated American.
The question is timely. In fact there is
nc more serious question confronting the
people of the United States than. Shall
we have war with Spain? What are the
facts? Nearly three years ago reyo,u-
ton broke cut in Cuba, and ever since
fighting, numbering. butchering have been
going on in that formerly beautiful island
/ myself have seen the DESTROYED planta-
lions. the ruined farms. the burned cities.
the sacked villages. Even year ago it
was ruin and death everywhere. Our SYM
pathies are with the Cubans. and it is right
they should be. Now, the question has
been and is, shall We interfere? Cuba is
so near us that ii lies in our immediate
sphere of influence. BY this war We have
lost millions Of dollars; our commercial in
terests are seriously affected. This is the
mercenary point of view. On the other
hand we are good-hearted, generous peo-
pie. We are thoroughly disguised by the
butchery which for two years mas been go
ing on a cur very door. We feel that In
the name of civilization and humanity the
carnage must be stopped. But TO cause the
stop it will be necessary to expose many
of our ships, our commerce, our shores,
our cities, to destruction 1t will be neces-
sary. perhaps, to sacrifice thousands of our
regular and of our citizen soldiers. Thus
d.stinctlymust We face both the horror and
the cost OF the war which the thoughtless
and the reckless would precip.tate But if
the Spanish government should, after our
years of magnificent reticence and patience
and in spite of the profound reyulsion of
Americans from hloodshed, force a war
upon us 1t would suddenly become the most
popular war of our history. As the firing
upon Fort Sumter changed the north in
one day fir, m the most consery tive and
patient people upon earth to the most
Nengeful and warlikc, so il would be again
upon any foreign aggression. | believe our
government is to be trusted to restrain the
1ecklessness of the war agitators and to
peace is possible with honor And L be-
leve as strongly that il that peace with
homer becomes at any moment in the COM
ing critical weeks impossible, the gov. rn-
men: would be supported by the people as
one man. not only in the preservation of
It's dignity but in the wiping out forever
the bloody inhumanities in suffering Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
Equipment of the Havana Dock.

From Electricity.
An electric pumping installation has been
fixed in the floating dry dock at Havana.
1t consists of two generating plants one in
each wall, but with connecting cables, so
that either can serve the whole dock. Each
plant is complete with boiler, engine and
direct-coupled dynamo. The power is trans
mitted by cables to ten electric motors five
in each wall, having their switches and re-
sistance located In the valve houses. These
motors are vertical and drive direct on the
shafts Of the horizontal centrifugal pumps
placed in the bottom of the walls. The
pl mping machinery is capable of lifting an
ironclad of 1900 tons in weight in two and
one-half hours, which means that 1900
tons of water must pass through the pumps
before the process OF lifting il complete.
The whole of the electrical machinery was
supplied by Scott & Mountain of Newcas-
tie. England. and It includes a complete
system of electric lighting throughout the
dock.