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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
DUESTROW BRAIN NORMAL.
Expert Roh1fing Declares the Murder
er was Not Insane.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 29-Dr. Henry
A L. Rohlfng, the Missouri Medical col
lege pathologist, has completed the mi
croscopic analysis of the brain of DR.. Ar
thur Duestrow, and his report is that the
brain is normal and that there We're no
evidences whatever of insanity.
Although Duestrow was hanged nearly
two years ago, it has required this inter-
vening time to harden the brain, saving
parts of it for inspection and then treat
ing these parts chemically in order to ar
rive al a correct knowledge of the brain
Of the wife and child murderer.
This marks the closing chapter in the
famous tragedy. Duestrow who was
wealthy young physician and one of the
best-known men in this city, shot and
killed his wife and child February IA
1898, while in a drunken frenzy He
surrendered himself Immediately after the
double murder.
He had two trials for insanity. one
resulting in a hung jury and the other
in verdict that he was not insane and
then followed his trial and conviction for
the crime, the trial taking place in Union
On change Of venue. Insanity was the
defense
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
To TREAT WITH JAPAN.
Great Britain Preparing for Com
plications with Russia.
BERESFORD'S MISSION.
Report Doubted in London, but is a
Sample of European Polit-
icaI Rumors.

London, Aug. 26.-The London CORE
spOndent Of the Paris Patre informs his
paper that the special mission of Rear
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford to China
ii the interests Of British commerce in
cludes the conclusion of an offensive and
defensive alliance between Great Britain
and Japan by the terms of which. in case
of complications with Russia, Japan I'M
dertakes to invade Corea and to place the
Japanese fleet at the disposal Of the Brit
lSh admiral"
According to the same most question
able authority, Lord Beresford has been
Furnished with the means necessary to
cause the downfall Of Prince Lii Hung
Chang, and also is a bearer of an auto
graph letter from Queen Victoria to the
Empress DoWager of China.
All this is regarded in London as utterly
improbable, but it is a fair sample of the
fairy tales now in circulation regarding
movements in the far East
With reference to the dispatch sent from
Shanghai yesterday to local news agency
asserting that the entire available British
fleet III Chinese waters had arrived at
Wei-Hai-Wei to support the demands of
the British minister at Pekin, Sir Claude
Macdonald of the admiralty explained
that no special significance whatever is at
tached to the movement.
The squadrOns left Wei-Hai-Wei on
July y on the annual cruise, called at
Port Hamilton, in the strait of Corea, and
at several japanese ports. They then re-
turn to Wei-Hai-Wei in the ordinary
course.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
A HOT SESSION.
The Coming Meeting Of the Cortes
will Not be Without Interest
by Any Means.

Madrid, Aug. 29.-10 q. m.-The con-
scrvative members of the Cortes Will
meet on Saturday next to arrange their
course Of action during the coming SEES
sion. 1t is understood that they will not
support a radical campaign against the
government, but will maintain the at
titude which they assumed during the
last session.
Senior Robledo, however, as leader of
the disSident conservatives, proposes to
employ every legitimate means to ensure
a debate upon all questions of war or
peace. The attitude of the Carlists and
Republicans is not announced. but they
can be depended upon to violently oppose
the administration.
If the French ambassador at Washing
ton, NJ. Cambon. forwards in time the
list of American peace commissioners the
cabinet ministers at the meeting to be
held tonight will deal with the Spanish
commission.
The ministers declare that he only in
StructiOns sent to the Cuban and Porto
Rlcan commissions were to obtain the
best and most advantageous terms pos
Sible for Spain
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
A PUGILISTS DEATH.
Alexander Scott Succumbs After a
Fight with Butler at
BROOKLYN.

New York, Aug. R6.-Alexander Scott,
the pugilist. died at the Norwegian hos
pital at O'Clock this morning of uraemic
convulsions brought on by his exertious
in his fight with Tommy Butler at the
Greenwood Athletic club. Brooklyn, last
night.
Scott was Il brakeman on the Long ISL
and railroad. He was % years old and
leaves a wife and two children He had
made no proper preparation to meet Butler
last night and it is declared by the physi-
clans at the Norwegian hospital that
SCOTS kidneys were in bad condition be-
Tore he entered the ring. The excitement,
heat and his eXertions brought on a series
of urdemic commissions, to which he sue
cumbed this morning. Butler and his sec
ondS are under arrest.
DR.. j. 2. Hart, the physician to the
Greenwood Athletic club, whose duty it
is to examine the men before they enter
the ring. says that Scott was in perfect
condition when he entered the ring. DR.
Hart said the probable cause of SCOTS
death was conclusion of the brain In
the last round the doctor said Scott
showed the fatigue Of the terrible exer-
ton and the heat and was knocked down
four times, falling on his head to the
hardwood floor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
How to Hang a Hammock

The general idea that the head end of a.
hammock should be higher than the foot
end is an error, says the New York Her
aid. The occupant should rest in state
of equilibrium, that is, in such a position
that there will be no tendency to shift
toward head or foot. To effect this the
hips must rest at the lowest point at
whatever degree Of dip the hammock may
be hung.
The pillow arbitrarily determines the
position of the occupant. Whatever
length of hammock extends beyond the
feet should be hung proportionately high
er than the head. There will be little OF
no comfort in trying to resist this natural
law
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
THE M'KINLEYS OUTING
President and His Wife Leave for
Somerset, Pa.-Alger Has
Conference.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 27,-The Pres
ident and Mrs, Mckinley left Washington
at 9 o'clock this morning over the Penn
sylyania road for Somerset, Pa, where
they will spend some days with Abner
Mckinley, the Presidents brother. The
only other members Of the party were Mr.
Cortelyou, assistant secretary to the Presi-
dent, and Mrs McKinley's maid Secre-
tary Alger arrived in town from Montauk
Point about s o'clock this morning and
drove at once to the white house, where
he mad q half-hour'S conference with the
President in regard to the conditions at
Camp Wikoff. The only other caller was
Mr.. kohlsaat of Chicago, who saw the
President for a few minutes
Camp Meade Middetown. Pa. Aug. 81
President and Mrs. Mckinley spent
pleasant hour today at Camp Meade Ell
route to Somerset, Pa, for a short vaca-
ton. Gen. Graham had ordered a march
ing review in honor of his distinguished
guests, but at their request the order
was revoked. The President and Mrs.
Mckinley reached here at 1 o'clock on a
special train from Washington and were
met by Gen. Graham and staff and the
First Delaware regiment, which was de-
tailed as guard of honor.
After a hurried inspection of the quar-
tiers of the general and bis staff, Presi-
through the camp. Company streets were
scrupulously clean and the men looked
their best. The President was much
pleased with the location of the camp and
the appearance and condition Of the men.
The courtmartial in the case of DR.. Dun
can of the Twenty-secOnd Kansas found
him guilty of desecrating the grave of a
Confederate officer at the Bull Run bat
tlefeld. and he was sentenced last even
ing to an imprisonment of FIVE years.
Harrisburg. Pa. Aug. 27.-President
Mckinley and party arrived in Harris
burg at 1875 today and were met at the
station by Attorney General Mccormick
and Secretary of the Commonwealth
Martin, who had been requested by Gov.
Hastings to welcome the President. The
greeting between the gentlemen was very
cordial. and the Pennsylvanians We're
then presented to Mrs. Mckinley. There
was 4 crowd of more than 1000 persons
at the station, and for ten minutes the
President held an impromptu reception,
the rush to shake hands with him being
so great that some of the people were al
most caught by the car wheels. The par
ty left at 1916 for Camp Meade. The
Presidents car will pass through here
about 1 40 en- route West.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
FLIES HIS FLAG.
Admiral Schley will be ConstruC-
lively on Sea Duty While
in Porto Rico.

Washington. d. c., Aug. 29.-An or
der was issued at the navy depa
detaching Rear-Admiral w. S. Schley
from command of the second squadron of
the North Atlantic fleet and ordering him
to Porto Rico as a member Of the evacua-
ton commission, during which time he is
authorized to fly his flag Oh the cruiser
New Orleans which will remain in those
waters until the commission is ready to
return to the United States. Admiral
Schley will be accompanied to Porto Rico
by the following members Of his staff
now attached to the cruiser Brooklyn at
New York: Lieut.. ]. 3. Sears, Lieut.
=. w. Wells, Jr., and Ensign Edward
w. McCauly, Jr.
The order for Admiral Schley to fly his
flag on the New Orleans is made in or
der to keep him constructively on sea
duty while serving on the evacuation
commission, thus emitting him to the
highest pay of his rank, viz: $4,000 per
annum. 1t was for the same reason that
the navy department decided to keep Adj
mlral w. ). Sampson in nominal COM
mad of the North Atlantic fleet while he
is in Havana as member of the Cuban
evacuation commission. His flag will be
displayed on the auxiliary cruiser Reso-
lutte which will take the members of the
commission to Havana.
Gen. Butler one of the members of the
Cuban commission, was at the war depart
ment today in conference with the authori-
ties regarding the duties of the commits
sion. Col. j. W. Clous of the judge-ad-
vocate-generars department, who will act
as one of the legal advisers of the commits
sion, was also at the department today.
He had long conference with Acting
Secretary Moore regarding the legal as
poets Of the case He arrived here today
from Porto Rico, where he was serving on
the staff of Gen. Miles. The Cuban COM
mission will sail from New York next
Saturday on the cruiser ResOlute, which
will proceed direct to Havana. Gen.
Wade will act as president Of the commits
sion. The Porto Rican commission will
sail from New York next Wednesday on
the army transport Senca. Gen. Gordon
arrived here today from Huntsville, Ala
and received his instructions from Acting
Secretary Moore of the state department
and Secretary Alger of the war depart
ment. 1t was his first visit to Washington
since his appointment. 1t is expected
that he will join the other members of the
commission III New York tomorrow or
early Wednesday morning
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
WRECKED A BANK.
Minnesota Cashier Confesses and
Says He Sent the Money
to La Crosse.

Minneapolis, MINI, Aug. pa Pres
ton (Minn.) special says: NJ. R. Todd,
the cashier who wrecked the Fillmore
County bank, has confessed the theft of
all the banks deposit funds, to NJ. 7.
Grattan. one of his bondsmen. Grattan
told Todd that a lynching was imminent
unless he made a full statement Over
come by fear. he confessed that just prior
to the banks assignment he had taken
all the money on deposit and delivered it
to a former partner who is now in La
Crosse, Wis. The La Crosse authorities
have been asked to arrest him and fur
Their developments are expected. 1t de-
velops that Todd is a forger, a spurious
note having turned up in the banks pa
pers. A note given by the Presbyterian
church, of which Todd was treasurer,
was paid, and Todd said he had de-
stroyed it. The note now turns up as
collateral in La Crosse bank. Todd
seems to have completely looted the bank
and his mOther-in-law' large estate. The
feeling against him is bitter, almost to
the point of violence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
STANFORD ESTATE MUST PAY.
California Supreme Court Decides the
Inheritance Tax Litigation.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 27-The Su-
preme court has reversed the decision of
the superior court in the matter ofthe col
lateral Inheritance tax on the Leland
Stanford estate.
The superior court ruled that the es-
tate need not pay the tax. An appeal
was taken and the Supreme court, in con-
nection with its decision, directed the SUI
periOr court to make an order for the pay
ment of the tax in conformity with the
opinion.
Leland Stanford bequeathed $4,000. 900
to the trustees of the Leland Stanford
university and So 200, 600 to relatives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
The Luminous Sea Crab.

One of the marine curiosities recently
hshed from the bottom of the Indian ocean
by a dredging vessel in the employ of the
Calcutta Society of Natural History was
a mammoth sea crab which continually
emitted a bright white light similar to
that seen in the spasmodic flashes of phos-
phorescent luminosity kindIed by our com
mon tirefies. The oddly was captured by
daytime and placed in large tank. moth
ing peculiar except its immense size be-
ing noticeable IN the broad glare of the
tropical sun. At night, however, when all
was in pitchy darkness, the crab sur
prised the naturalists by lighting ND the
tank so that all the other sea creatures,
great and small, occupying the same tank
could be plainly seen. When the luminous
crustacean was prodded with a pole, he
emitted flashes of light which enabled the
eXperimenters to read small print, even
though otherwise they were in total dark
ness.-St. Louis Republic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
THINK 1T UTOPIAN.
General I'm preston Regarding Cars
Proposition

Washington, D. c., Aug 29.-The ex-
traordinary circular note directed by the
Russian foreign minister to the members
Of the diplomatic body at st. Petersburg
has attracted the earnest attention of the
officials here. 1t is supposed from the
terms of the note as published. that a
copy was directed to Mr.. Hitchcock. the
United States ambassador at the Russian
capital, but so far nothing has been
heard by cable from him to that effect.
1t is believed here that the victory
achieved by the United States in the late
war was a contributing factor in the prep
aration of the note. It is surmised that
that victory made it clear at once to the
European statesman that to maintain the
balance of power they would be obliged
to redouble their expenditures on account
of the army and navy, else they might be
outstripped by the United States The
official mind here looks upon the Russian
project for general disarmament as Tito
plan at this time, and while any statement
as to the attitude Of the United States to-
wards such a conference as that proposed
is purely conjectural in advance Of the
receipt Of the invitation, the impression
prevails that our government would not
care to take any active part in its de-
libnro tioDS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
Relics from the yiscava

Newport News, Va, Aug. 29-The
auxiliary cruiser Dixie. Commander Will
liam II. Davis, arrived at Old Point at
noon yesterday from Porto Rico. The
dispatch-boat Dolphin has been placed
under orders to be ready for special serv-
ice The Presidents cabin, which was
stripped when the Dolphin went into ac-
tive service, is being refurnished. Among
the ships TO arrive at Old FONT was the
Suwanee. The vessel brought several in
teresting relics from the Vizcaya, includ-
ing two small cannon. mounted Oh
trucks, and a repeating weapon having
five barrels, somewhat after the order of
the Calling gun. 1t has been decided to
present them to the naval academy At
Annapolis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
JAPAN IS AGREEABLE.
No Dissatisfaction Over the Annexa-
ton of Hawaii.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 26.-Minister
Buck at Tioko, Japan, writes the de-
partment of state that he has observed
no dissatisfaction in consequence of the
annexation of Hawaii to the United
States since annexation has become ac-
complished.
The government and people alike seem
to be satisfied that our government Will
fully protect the rights and interests Of
Japan and of japanese subjects in those
islands. On the part of the public press
he has known of no unkind expressions
because of the United States annexing
those islands
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
TROOP TRAIN WRECK.
Two Members of the Sixty-ninth
New York Killed.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 29.-The total
death list from last nights accident on
the Louisville & Nashville railroad in
which train bearing six companies of
the Sixty-ninth New York regiment was
wrecked remains at two-Private Potter
Farley and Quartermaster Sergeant
Frank Glennan, both of Co. NJ Sergt.
}. }. Manning Of Co. b is suffering from
compound fracture in the spine and is
expected to die. None of the others are
thought to be- seriously hurt, although
about twenty-five privates are at the hos
pital and are suffering from bruises,
shocks and other minor injuries. A mum
Der of the regiment left here for Hunts
vile at 4 o'clock this morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
MRS. NILES AT PONCE.
Generals Wife and Daughter Join
Him in Porto Rico.


Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. 26.-Mrs. and
Miss Miles, wife and daughter of Gen.
Miles, arrived here yesterday Oh the
steamer OLDHAM. It was the knowledge
that they were coming that delayed the
departure of Gen. Miles for the United
States.
The Pennsylvania and Missouri bat
teries and the Philadelphia City troop
are marching to this place from Guaya-
are under orders to return home and will
embark aboard the transports here. The
Second Wisconsin is coming from Goa
mo and the Sixth Illinois from UtuadO
The New York cavalry troops A and G
are already here. There is great rejoic-
ing among the men.
There has been q cessation in the
Iownpour of rain and the health Of the
men has been improved thereby. The
sickness is now less than per cent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
Wales is Recovering.

London, Aug. 29.-The Prince Of Wales
Sunday made his first landing from the
royal yacht Osborne in a month, gcing
ashore at Mount Edgecombe Devonsport
after elaborate preparations, amid a
furry of excitement among the villas gers
A carriage from the stables of the Earl of
Mount Edgecombe, whom the prince Wis
tied, was in waiting and in this he was
installed in the most careful manner by
four sailors from the yacht The prince
drove for two hours, but the horses were
never allowed to move at a faster pace
than q walk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
Il Memorial Tomb.

The history OF BeaconsfeId's coat of
arms has just been issued in London 1t
was adopted from q coat of arms carved
on gravestone in a little Jewish burial
ground in Prague. The stone marks the
grave of a valiant Hebrew, who, when
the city was besieged during the Thirty
Years War by the Swedes, under Gus
tavus Adolphus. raised a company of his
coreligiOnists, and so distinguished him
self that he was ennobled by the EN-
peror, and at his death his arms were en-
graved on his tomb.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
Woman's Bible FIippant.

the Post-Dispatch from Topeka, Kas..
says: After a discussion lasting a week.
the board of censors of the Topeka FEEDER
alton of Women's clubs has excluded the
Womans Bible from its library on the
ground that it is written in a 1ippant.
coarse and inelegant style"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
Services for Lieut.. Tiffany

Boston, Mass, Aug. 29.-The body of
Lieut.. William Tiffany of the Rough Rid
ers, who died here last Thursday, was
taken to Newport today for burial A
brief service was held in room at the
Parker house, and under escort Of de-
tail of the National Lancers, the guard of
Gov. Wolcott, the body was taken to the
railway station.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
TAR AND FEATHERS.
Citizens of CarroIlton, ILL.,, Wrealc
Vengeance on DR.. II.
L. Davis.

st. Louis, Mo, Aug. pa special to
the Post-Dispatch from Carrollton, H.,
says: DR.. H. L. Davis has been horse
whipped, tarred and feathered and driven
out of the city by a mob of indignant
citizens. DIR. Davis came to this city
about two years ago as the representative
of an Indianapolis sanitarium. The cpl
sode was the result of the discovery that
DR.. Davis and a Miss Hensler, daughter
of respected citizen Of Carrollton, with
whom he eloped, were not really married.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
GRABBED LIVE WIRE.
TWO Boys Fatally Burned at De-
catur, Ill.-One Tried to
Rescue the Other

Decatur, ILL.,, Aug. 27.--John Hamilton,
years old, while playing in the yard at
his home today became entangled in a live
electric wire The 9-year-old son of
James Lee tried TO pull him out and was
instantly killed by the shock The Ham
ilton boy was burned from head to foot
and will die. The wire was private
telegraph wire that had fallen over a troll
ley wire and into the yard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
WENT WITHOUT GUIDES.
English Party of Four Meet a Ror-
rib.e Death on Swiss
Mountains

Berne, Switzerland, Aug. 29-Dr. John
Hopkinson, an English electrical engi-
neer, and his son and two daughters have
been killed while ascending the Dents de
Veisivi in the canton of Valais the
mountains of which are among the high
est in Europe and which are exposed to
furious torrents and destructive ava
lanches. The party had gone on their
perilous trip without the assistance Of a
ouidp
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
Rough Riders Suicide.

New York, Aug. 29.-Private Harry
himself dead at Camp Wikoff, while in
the guardhouse under arrest He had
been absent for thirteen days without
leave and feared to face the courtmartiaI.
He enlisted from Arizona and was an ex-
cellent trooper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
SPANIARDS BOLT.
Carlists and Republicans will De-
cline to Attend the Sessions
Of the Cortes.

and Republican members of the Cortes
have decided not to attend the forthcoming
session, and they will issue a manifesto to
the country explaining the reasons for
their absence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
FATAL VAPOR BATH.
Chicago Man Dies from the Effects of
Steam.

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 29.-H. T. Higgins,
cashier for the treasurers office of the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad, is
dead from burns received by the explosion
Of vapor bathing apparatus, in which
Mr.. Higgins was endeavoring to secure
relief from hay fever. The vapor bath
had been purchased in the hope that he
would drive away the disease. In some
unaccountable manner the machine explod-
ed while Mr.. Higgins was in it. The
shock was terrific, covering Mr. Higgins
with scalding steam and leaving scarcely
a portion Of shis body unframed. Mr.
Higgins had been in the employ of the
Rock Island for eighteen years He was
81 years old. A widow and two children
survive him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
Erne-LaVigne Fight.

Buffalo, n Y, Aug. 27.-An agree
ment was made today between the Eaw-
thorne and Olympic Athletic club direc-
tors for the transfer of the Erne-Lavigne
lightweight championship contest Septem-
Der l., from the latter to the former.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-31
PUT UP OR SHUT UP.
Sharkey'S Ultinnatum to Fitzsim-
mOns-Wants to Fight
for G17 900

New York, Aug. 29-The following
dispatch has been received by the Asso-
ciated press from Tom O'Rourke, mana
ger for Tom Sharkey:
Providence R. l., Aug. 90 1s98.-sharkcy
accepts the National Athletic club offer OF
1000 all the purse to go to the winner.
Let F1tzsimmons shut up or put up
TOM O'ROIIRKE.