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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
AN ASSASSINATION.
Woman Charged with Hiring Two
Negroes to Kill Her
Husband

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. S.-The people
OF Clarendon, Monroe county, are fear
fully wrought up over an assassination
that took place there on July 80 and the
developments which took place on Satur-
day and yesterday. On the night Ct July
50, j. L. Orr, prominent hardware mcr-
chant OF Clarendon, was murdered in his
house and now his wife and two negroes
are in jail, the charges against the ne
groes being for the murder direct and the
woman is charged with having procured
their services to make way with her hus-
band. There was demonstration there
last night and lynching bee may yet be
the climax
Orr was most foully murdered. the
fatal bullet going through the window of
his home. The search for the guilty par
ties was fruitless until Saturday, when
the sheriff learned of a statement being
made by a young woman that Mrs. Orr
knew something Of the assassina ton. l.
was charged that she hired a negro
named Dennis Record to kill Mr.. Orr. a
negro named Manse Castle, however vol
unteered to do the work for the same
amount. so 1t was stated. Record, Castle
and Mrs. Orr were Immediately placed
under arrest. Yesterday Castle said that
he killed Orr and charged that Mrs. Orr
had hired him to do the work.
Last night a great crowd gathered in
the public square and it looked for time
as if there would be a lynching. Judge
Thomas. who had just returned from Des-
arc, made a speech and made an urgent
appeal to the crowd not to mob the pris-
oners. He announced he would at once
adjourn court at Lonoke and try the pris-
oners. The crowd dispersed and Mrs
Orr. who had been kept in the courthouse
since her arrest, was conducted to the
jail.
Orr's life was insured for $4,000 in the
Knights of Pythias and Maccabees. His
wife is the chief beneficiary While Cas-
tie charges that Mrs. Orr hired him to do
the job, there are some conservative citi-
zens who believe that Mrs Orr is guilt
less and that trial will clear her There
will be an examining trial Tuesday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
BLANCO GIVES UP.
Issues a Proclamation Saying the
War is OVer-Blames the
Powers.

Washington, D. c., Aug. S.-News has
just reached Washington from Havana
Of a recent astounding proclamation of
amnesty in which Gen. Blanco has made
known to the Spanish people of Cuba
that Spain had, through the intervention
of foreign powers, been forced to the dis
graceful issue Of suing for peace, and
that there would be no more war and 10
further use for soldiers. He offered a
pardon to all Cuban political prisoners,
and over $50 were released in Havana.
In explaining SPANS defeat in his proc
lamation Gen. BlancO informs his credu-
lous readers that Spain, having suffered
so much in the present war, could not re-
sist the interference of the foreign pow
ers and go to war with all countries at
once, so she was compelled to accede to
their dictation and sue for peace.
Havana, Gen. Blanco says, will be
given over to the Americans and Cubans
and the Spanards will be forced TO evacU-
ate He assures the soldiers and all
Spanish residents who wish to return to
Spain or go to other Spanish possessions
that they will be given free Transports
ton by their mother country to their des-
tination and will be protected from inter
ference on the part of either Cubans CT
Americans. He suggests that the Gu
bans be forgiven and no longer regarded
as enemies and that no unkind feeling be
cbnriSbn1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
Jacob A. Riis' Testimony

Have the Russian Jews justified the
welcome extended to them from Chicken
ing Hall? Have they proved desirable
accession to the American nation? asks
Abraham Cahan in the Atlantic
Let another man praise thee, and not
thine own mouth; a stranger, and not
thine own lips" is a proverb current
among the people who form the subject
Of this paper; and being one of them, I
feel that it would be better, before citing
figures and facts, to let Gentle Ameri-
cans who have made a study of the New
York Ghetto answer the question Here
is what Jacob A Riis, an accepted
authority on chow the other half lives"
says of Jewish immigrants:
"They 1.-THE JeWs] do not rot in their
slum, but, rising, pull it UP after them.
AS to their poverty, they brought
us bOundless energy and industry to over
come it. * They brought temper
ate habits and a redeeming love of home.
Their strange customs proved the strong
est ally Of the Gentle health officer in
his warfare upon the slum. The death
rate of poverty-stricken Jew-tOwn, dPs-
pite its croWding, is lower always than
that of the homes of the rich. I" s. 81
am a Christian, and hold that in his be-
lief the Jew is sadly in error. SO that he
may respect mine | insist on fair play for
him all round. | am sure that our city
has today no better and no more loyal
citizen than the JeW-be he poor or rich
and none she has less to be ashamed
Of -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
BRIG-GEN. POLAND DEAD.
Fever Contracted at Chickamaug
Proves Fatal.

AshevilIe, n. c., Aug. S.-Brig. Gen.
John S. Poland died here today of fever
contracted at Chickamauga. The re-
mains will be taken to his home IL New
York state
Washington, D. c.. Aug. S.-The war
department today received notification of
the death Of Brighten. John S. Poland,
Of typhoid fever, at Asheville, n. c., this
morning. He was born at Princeton,
Ind. October Il, 1886, and was graduated
from West Point in 1861 and assigned
to the Second infantry. He was promot-
ed TO first lieutenant July s, 1861, captain
June 81. 1862, and rose to his present
grade of colonel, Seventeenth United
appointed brigadier-general of volunteers
May Il, 1898.
His first active service was in the
Manassas campaign of July, 1861, being in
the battle Of Bull Run. The other bat
ties III which he participated were the
siege Of Yorktown, Gaines Mill, Malvern
Hill. Manassas, Antietam, Shepardstown,
Fredericksburg. Charlottesville and Get
tysburg, and was engaged in the defense
of the capitol against Gen. Early's raid
ers. For gallant and meritorious services
1T the battles Of Antietam, Shepardstown
and Fredericksburg he was made brevet-
major and was made brevet lieutenant-
colonel at the battle of Charlottesville.
AT the outbreak of the present war he
was IL command at Columbus Barracks
O., and promptly offered his services and
at the time of his death was brigadier-
general, commanding the Second division.
First Army corps, at Chickamauga park.
Gen. Poland was a very able and Jealous
officer and conscientious in the discharge
of every DUTY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
She Aids the SDanish.

A titled Frenchwoman, Vicomtess de
Jauze, has shown her sympathy for Spain
in most substantial manner by opening
her private hotel to the public every after
noon for the past week, from ? to 6
o'clock, and charging francs admission.
In this way large sum has been raised
for the benefit Of the wounded Spanish
soldiers. 1t was not idle curiosity nor a
desire to aid the suffering that led the
throng to the palatial residence Of Nine. de
Jauze, for her art collections are so ia
nous that connoiseurs were glad Of the
opportunity to see them under any cir
cumstances. Every piece of furniture,
every painting and every ornament has
either historic Or artistic value-the con-
tributiOns of several centuries The own
er of this collection of rare art treasures
has long been known to Parisians, not
only as a leader in French society, but al
SO as a writer Of merit. She is careful
student of French art, and never before
has she been willing to allow the public
to even look upon her art collection.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
ENOUGH MEDICINE.
Supplied = ConValescent
Hospital Plans.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 6.-Surgeon-
Gen. Sternberg today received the fol-
lowing cable dispatch from Lieut.-Col.
Harvard, chief surgeon at Santiago:
Necessary medicines purchased and all
present needs supplied. Report about over
crowded transports will be furnished as
soon as possible. Similar things will not
again occur.
The reference to the overcrowded trans
ports relates TO the Geographic inquiry
made by Gen. Sternberg for particulars
as to the Seneca and COncho.
The secretary of war, Surgeon-Gen.
"'"rnberg, DR.. Wyman of the marine
,pital service and QuartermasterGe Gen.
4-Gdington conferred today relative to
preparations for receiving Gen. Skaters
army at Montauk Point 1t is proposed
to make all necessary arrangements for
insuring the comfort and recovery of
the troops and at the same time TO insure
proper isolation so that there may be no
possible element of danger to those out
side the garrison.
In addition to Fort Ethan Allen, VT,
and the barracks at Plattsburg, n. Y,
which the surgeon-general has in view
for cOnyalescents he has now determined
to use Madison Barracks, \. Y, located
on Lake Ontario, where the lake air viii
be conducive to speedy recovery. Madison
barracks has accommodations for about
1000 men. These three points will be
the main ones for convalescents, but q
number of other places will be used for
taking smaller numbers of troops well
along toward recovery. Fifty tents, with
FIVE beds each. will be established at Fort
Wadsworth On. " harbor, fifty tents at
Fort Hamilton On. V harbor and the
barracks at Governors Island. y. Y, also
will be used. The local hospitals of New
York city have shown generous willing
ness to care for the wounded soldiers. and
it is said that about 1000 could be looked
after in this way. Accommodations for
convalescents will be made also at one of
the military reservations here, mainly for
the purpose Of relieving the hospital at
Fort Monroe. which will be needed for
the sick coming from Porto Rico. The
surgeon-general has provided a 1000-bed
hospital ct Fort Monroe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
ROUGH RIDERS EMBARK.
Rooseve1t's Men Delighted at the
Prospect of Getting Home.


Santiago de Cuba, Aug. S.-The First
regular cavalry and the First volunteer
cavalry c'Rough Riders") sailed on the
transports Miami and Matteawan.
Of the Rough Riders the following re-
main here sick: Second Lieut.. William
Tiffany, troop X; Corp. Edgar a.
schwartz, troop e. Privates William
Hoyle, troop E; T. G. Whalen, troop a,
and T. D. Steadman, troop D. They
probably will leave in ten days in care of
Dr. Gonzales. Cummings battery Wi,
sail on the Nigilancia.
The Rough Riders came to town by rail
from their camp at o'clock Sunday at
ternoOn. At the station they fell into line.
each company being preceded by a red
and white banner bearing the number of
the regiment and the company letter. Col.
Roosevelt rode at the head of the regi-
ment as it marched down the Alameda.
skirting the water front, to the dock
where the Miami was mOOred. All he
men looked fit but worn out. They pre-
scented a picturesque appearance. Some
were new khaki uniforms, while others
were attired in heavy blue flannel shirts
with their old equipment All expressed
regret at leaving their five companions be-
hind, but were wild With JOY at the pros
pect of so soon returning home. They
take no tents or baggage with them The
work of embarkation was very easy and
was quickly performed. The men are
ready and eager to return for the Havana
campaign in the fall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
All Had Two CAPITALS.

''Nhat state has two capitals?' said
the pretty schoolma' am, according tc
Harper's Bazaar
Rhode Island, ma'am," replied Benny
Bloobumper.
''What are they?'
providence and Newport"
THAT is right. Has any other state
two capitals?''
Yes, ma am
'.Name the state or states. please
"'West Virginia North Carolina South
Carolina, North Dakota, South"
Hold on there, Benny, and tell me the
names Of West Virginia 5 two capitals be
fore you 90 any farther"
''W' and " ma am" replied Benny
very promptly. -a-I.AA..AiIHsLMf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10

Adolph Sutro was born at AK la
Chappele, Prussia, April 20, 1880. He
received a liberal education and after
business reverses in his own country,
came to the United States with his
mother and ten other children in 1850
Adolph SutrO started almost imme-
diatsly for California, arriving at San
Francisco November q, 1850. He first
engaged in mercantile pursuits, but later
yentured into mining.
In 1860 he visited the Comstock lode
Later he opened reduction works at Day
ton, New. where the Gould and Currie
ores were worked. reducing 100 pounds Of
silver each day. Mr.. Sutro conceived the
idea of tunneling the Comstock lode and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
THE MOSS ROSES REVIVAL.
IN 1d-Fashioned Flower Which is
Once More Popular.


Once More Popular.
The dainty, unpretentous moss rose
which used to be cultivated carefully liz
every old-fashfoned garden, and which
was fayorlte among its family years.
ago, before American beauties and the.
many modern varieties of roses had been
developed by the florists, is enjoying q
restoration to favor this season Bunches:
OF moss rOsebuds are to be seen in the.
windows of the principal florist shops,
and more Of the flowers are being sold
now than have been on the market for,
many years. The blossoms are larger
and finer than they have ever been. This
rose III order to appear at its best must
not be beyond the stage of the half
opened bud, but occasionally two or three
OF the flowers in q bunch will be nearly
tull bloom, and the contrast they afford
to the others only heightens the beauty
OF both. Bunches of two dozen moss
rosebuds sell for about 70 cents at most
places
The moss rose blooms only once in the
year and always at this season. 1t has a
history which runs back 800 years, for it
is known to have been introduced into
England from Holland in 1886. 1t is o
sport or accidental bud variation of
the Provence or cabbage rose, different
from the latter only in the messy sub
stance which covers its calyX and the
upper part of its stem. The garden where
1T originated and the name of it's discov-
erer are lost, the only thing certain being
that to the Dutch-for many centuries
enthusiastic flower lovers-belongs the
credit OF starting the species.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
MANITOU DISABLED.
Engine of the Passenger Steamer
Runs Away with Itself-No
Great Damage.

Manistee, Mich, Aug. 6.-[Special.l /
The engine of the passenger steamer
Manitou went through itself when off
here this morning. The cross-head let
go, breaking the large cylinder frame and
cylinder. She was taken in tow by the
steamer Altoona, which was just pass
ing. Many passengers came ashore on
tug and took the train for home.
Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 6.-ISpecial. 1.-The
Manitou is expected here tomorrow morn
ing. The broken parts have been or
dered from Cleveland and will arrive
Monday morning. 1t is hoped that the
Manitou can take her regular run Tues
day morning. At last reports she was
making seven and a half miles an hour
I'D the La Ike
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
TEDDY" WILL FIGHT.
May Demand a Court Martial to
Show Up Ayers Alleged
Incompetence.

Washington, D. c., Aug. Cool. Theo-
dore Roosevelt's friends say that he will
take up the gauntlet thrown down by
Secretary Alger, and that as soon as he
is notified of the facts he will make
charges of mismanagement and inefficien-
cy in the Santiago campaign, and then
demand a court-martial. This will en-
able him, it is claimed, to prove many
things which otherwise would be CLOSED
over and give him a chance to show up
the mistakes made by the secretary of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
YIELD GRACEFULLY.
Madrid Orders the Governor of
Porto Rico to Make Only a
Show Of Resistance.

New York, Aug. GA dispatch to the
Herald from Madrid says: The govern
ment has given orders that the minister
Of war shall not force resistance in Porto
Rico to the utmost. This is at the in
stigation of Premier Sagasta. who de-
plores any unnecessary loss of life, know
ing that Porto Rico will inevitably fall
into the hands of the Americans.
Capt.-Gen. Macias has been instructed
to obtain terms like those obtained by
Gen. Toral or better, SO as to save Span
ish honor as much as possible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
Fear of Shipwreck Confirmed.

St Johns, \. f.. Aug. S.-Capt. Major
of the mail steamer Virginia Lake, from
Labrador, expresses the belief that scne
ship certainly has been sunk in the
Straits of Belle Isle. Reports to that eff
feet, he says, are current along the whole
northern coast of the island beside which
a quantity of deals, cheese boxes and
other wreckage have drifted ashore AZ
Flowers Cove. near the scene of he 70
n0rta6 ri Sfpr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
Whole Regiment of Colored Men.

Springfield, III, Aug. S.-The men Of
the Eighth Illinois infantry (colored)
were paid today and later left over the
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern. going
via Cincinnati and Washington to New
York They expect to arrive in New
York Tuesday night and will take the
steamer Yale direct to Santiago The
Eighth is famous as the one regiment of
the United States army that is composed
entirely of colored men, including all the
officers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
RAID ON A JAIL.
Unsuccessful Effort to Release Three
Prisoners.

Tampa, Fla, Aug. 8.-Early this morn
ing a mob tried to rescue three negro
teamsters of the regular army incarcer-
ated in the Jail here. An armed guard or
dered them to desist, but the mob opened
fire on the jail. A volley was poured into
the crowd from the upper story of the
building and several shots took effect
The wounded were carried away by their
comrades and the raid was unsuccessful
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
STRENGTHENS PRICES.
Effect in !London of Spain's Reply to
United States

fears of possible complications, the ac-
ceptance of the peace terms by Spain
strengthened prices all around on the
stock exchange today, especially in the
case of American and Spanish securities.
though the business alone was not extern
sive, in view Of the settlement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
Strange Celebration of a Birth.

The ruling prince Of the Indian state of
Rampore has rather a novel way Of cele-
brating the birth of a daughter. A weeks
pay has been deducted from every state
employee The hope is expressed. and just
~, too, that to make things equal the Ma
wab will give the state employees a bonus
of a weeks pay in the event of a royal
fnneral=IlOVd'S Weekly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
Schley and Sampson Agreed.

Washington. D. c.. Aug. S.-Corre-
spondence is published to show that the
report that Commodore Sch!ey had as
serted that it would have been possible
to enter the harbor of Santiago notwith-
standing the mines was unfounded. AS
a matter of fact Schley agreed with
Sampson that it could not be done.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
Trolley Car Through a Bridge.

Utica, n. Y, Aug. S.-Two cars on the
belt line trolley road went through Brad
ley's bridge and seventeen passengers
were precipitated into the Erie canal
Miss Mary Brady was the only person
killed. Several were injured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
ADOLPH SUTRO DEAD.
Man Who Developed the Comst
Lode-Helped to Build
Up San Francisco.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. S.-EX-May-
or Sutro died at 2:30 O'Clock this morn
ing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-10
THE REPLY IS RECEIVED.
Spain Submits the United States
Terms of Peace.
HITCH ON ONE POINT
Thinks it Must Submit to the Cortes
the Question of the Cession
of Territory.

Washington, D. c., Aug. Sat 2:40
o'clock a dispatch was received at the
French embassy and in view of the immi-
nence of the Spanish reply to the Ameri-
can peace terms, it is believed to be
SPANS answer.
The dispatch received at the French
embassy, it is learned, was the Spanish
answer to Americas terms of peace. 1t
was in cipher and it quite long. The en-
was in cipher and is quite long. The en-
bassy staff began its translation at once,
but it will take some time to complete
the work.
At 500 o'clock the Spanish reply was
still arriving at the French embassy, the
fourth section having just been received.
Madrid, Aug. So a. m.-The Liberal
this morning says: The government ac-
cepts the United States conditions, ad
referendum, believing that it is not au-
thoriZed to cede territory without the
vote of the Cortes. If Mckinley objects
the Cortes will be convoked this month.
A fresh note from President Mckinney,
replying to Spain's reply, is expected dur
ing the course of this week. Continuing,
the Liberal expresses the opinion that
Certain passages OF SPANS reply may
lead to an exchange Of cable messages
Of a critical nature, possibly creating
fresh difficulties
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-11-15
Life Remover" for Ladies'.

Olivia Peterson of Coldwater. Miehi
gan, writes: had not been able to
SIT up hslf day ST time for thir,
teen years until rsed the Mystic Life
Remover Ii has cured me of nervous
troubles, headache and very bad
stomach. Ii has helped me in SO many
ways, and cured me of affections that
the doctors said could not be cured
The blessed Life Remover has done
more for me than all the Patent Medi-
cines. Doctors and Christian Science
Treatments confined. 1t is the most
wonderful medicine | ever saw"
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druggists, go Main stl eet. Ballard &
Snyder druggists, 1851 Main street
Richmond
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-11-15
Robbed the G.avs.

A startling incident of which Mr.
John Oliver. of Phila lelphia. was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows
II was in a most dreadful condition
My skin was almost yellow. eyes
sunken, tongue coated. pain contin
ually in back and sides, no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day
Three physicians had given me up
Fortunately, friend advised trying
Electric Bitters,' and TO my great
JOY and surprise, the first bottle mad
decided improvement. | continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
a well nan. | know they saved my
life, and robbed the grave OF another
victim. No one should fail to try
them. Only 80 cents per bottle al A
6. Luken's drug store. +
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-11-15

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