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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
JASMINE TIME IN THE SOUTH.
Luxuriant Nature is Now Making it's
Finest Floral Display.


Finest Floral Display.
Tourists down South in these March
days rhapsodize over the beauty Of the
jasmine that grows wild on every hand
and fills the air with fragrance Women
come IN from their afternoon drives with
their laps filled with jasmine, invalids go
into ecstasleS over its delicate beauty
It's subtle Od0r, and men, young and DID,
rough and gentle, stop to look at the
tempting cluster or to break off a sprig
too lovely to be left. AS for the bees
the wild bees that have had hard time
all winter-they hold carnival.
Long before any other woods growth
is resurrected for the spring, before even
the dogWood and maple blooms get well
under way, the jasmine gets in its fine
work; she is wantOn, very Willful, and,
as If drunk with her own sweetness, for
six weeks or more riots in a delirium of
beauty up hill and down dale. in swamp
and woods and hedgerow, all over the
country.
Out in the lonely woods the jasmine burns
Its fragrant lamps, and turns
Into royal court with green festoonS
The banks Of dark lagoonS.
In the deep heart Of every forest tree
The blood is all aglee,
And there's a look about the Ieafiet bowers
AS II they dreamed of flowers
wrote Timrod, the Carolina poet who fills
so pathetic a niche in literature. The
jasmine climbs about the crackers home
and the tumble-down shanties that show
up over the land, as we'll as the thrifty
negro's cabin, where the mistress has set
up an arbor over the doorframe 1t
hangs its bells over the wabbling rail
fences in February and March and
climbs the dignifed garden rail, and oft
! times obtrudes itself where it is not want
ed and gets cut down and plowed up
ruthlessly in consequence, but in the cit
les, where its wiles have been tanned
and it has been led to canopy balconies
and porches, the clusters are fuller. the
! blossoms larger, the perfume even more
subtly sweet, if possible than in the
heart of the country. 1t is in March that
the wisteria vines in Charleston and Co
lumbia put on their purple glory. There
is scarcely a wisteria vine on a stone-piI-
Jared porch or railed-in balcony but has
a jasmine vine for company The pur-
pie and golden clusters together are
godly combination. Walk down Meeting
or Legare street in Charleston just now.
or about the residence streets of Column
bia and Augusta, and the double feast
OF beauty and fragrance is one to be re-
mCmDGrGd. -Ch 90 Inter- Ocean
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Charges Against LII Hung Chang.

Shanghai, April At is announced
that a person Of the highest rank has
memorialized the Emperor in the most
vigorous language, accusing the whole
Tsung-i-Yamen Chinese foreign Office
Of being in the pay of Russia. He asserts
that Russia expended 100000 taels in
bribery during the recent negotiations re-
garding the cession of Port Arthur and
Ta-Lien- Wan, etc, and claims that Ii
Hung Changes share was 100000 taels.
Thereupon the parsonage referred to de-
mands full investigation and asks that
Ii Hung Chang be beheaded if the ac-
cusatons are proven, the memorializer of
fering to be executed himself if his
charges are not sustained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
CON ULS ARE WARNED.
Those liz the Interior of Cuba will Re
pair To Havana


Washington. D. c.. April 4-Directions
have been given to the consuls in Cuba to
repair to Havana in order that they may
be able to leave the island without dan
ger in case of war. Arrangements have
been made for Gen. Lees safe withdrawal
if such action becomes necessary. The
American newspaper correspondents in
Havana are also to be given the utmost
protection and they will be allowed to
leave with Gen. Lee. Senator Platt of
New York, who has taken great interest
in the arrangements for the protection of
the correspondents, has had an interview
with Assistant Secretary Day upon the
subject.
The persons notified are:
Alfred T. TRAY, at BaracOa, Cuba.
Joseph L. Hance, at Cardenas.
owen McGarr, at CienfuegOS
Joseph a. Springer and AdOlph DOlZ, in
Gen. Lees office at Havana.
Alexander c. Brice at Matanzas and the
vice-consul at that point, George A. Brink
erhOff.
Walter B. Barker at Sagua la Grande
and the vice-cOnsul at that point, John f..
iowa.
James H Springer at San Juan de los
Remedies
Pulaski ]. Hyatt, Charles f. Fox and
Louis NJ. Prevail, at Santiago de Cuba.
Paul Brooks, at Guantanamo.
w. Stakeman at Manzanilo and Walter
Voight at Santa Cruz. all consular agents,
have also been notified.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Blew CD a Grave.

Atlanta, Ga, April 4.-The sexton of
Hollywood cemetery, near here, has re-
ported greWsome occurrence there
which can only be accounted for as an
effort to conceal crime. Several days
ago the body Of a young woman by the
name of Hagan, who died under sus-
picious circumstances, was inferred. Par
ties came to the cemetery and, stating
they wanted to shift the coffin, got rid
of the sexton for a few minutes. He
returned as they were filling the grave,
when suddenly a tremendous explosion
came from the tomb, sending the earth
high in the air and evidently destroying
any trace of the body.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
THE DEAD NUMBER $50,
This is the Latest Information from
Carmi.

Carmi, ILL.,, April 4.-Telephone infor-
nation today places the number of
drowned at $50. Shawneetown citizens
have telephoned Carmi to telegraph Gov.
Tanner to send food supplies, collins and
tents. A relief train is being made up.
Shawneetown is completely cut off from
telephone, telegraph or rail communica-
ton, and news can only be transmitted
by telephone from a point eight or ten
miles away.
Mount Vernon. ILL.,, April 4.-Junction
City reports the following persons
drowned: Wash. Callicut, Perry CALI
cut, Mrs. Ed Flake, Mrs. Paul Phalen
and family, Mrs. G.. r. Galloway and
two children, Ann Sarah Rheinal, Mrs
Lally, Mrs McClOise
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
RELIEF MEASURES,
Governor of Illinois Sends Tents and
Emergency Rations

Springfield, III, april 4-Early this
morning Gov. Tanner received the follow
ing messages relative to the Shawneetown
disaster:
Ridgeway, H., April 4.--To John R. Tan
ner. Governor: The ground gave away
under the leyee at 10 p. N. and the loss
Of life is nearly one-fourth of our popu-
Iat!on- We have no provisions to feed our
people for one meal. We need tents, cloth
ing, burial caskets to bury the dead and
food for the living. Help us at once.
D. NJ. CARNEY, Mayor.
Carmi, ILL.,, April 4.-TO John r. Tanner,
Governor: George Goetzman, a reliable
merchant of Shawneetown, just now con.
firms report Of levee break last night; says
the mayor sent HIM to Ridgway, nearest
point Of communication to get q message
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Art Works as War Spells.

Works of art, it has long been sup
posed, have ceased to be considered legit-
innate spoils of war. Many will be sur
prised and panied to know that the Gus
tom has been revived by the conquering
Turks in Greece. SO long ago as last
summer an order was sent by the direc-
tor of museums at Constantinople TO the
in Thessaly to transport to the capital all
antiquities which he came across during
the occupation. This has been done. and
what is more, the European powers in
settling the treaty of peace appear to
have ignored, if they did not actually as
sent to, the spoliation.
All that could be done was done by the
French school at Athens, which obtained
permission, at the advice of the French
consul at Volo, to photograph every piece
and every Inscription before its deporta-
Literary Digest
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
BECOME SUPPLY STATIONS,
In Case of War the Hawaiian ISLAM d S
will be Made Naval Depots.

Honolulu March a, via San Fran
cisco. Cal. April 2.-The United States
ship Mohcan arrived on March 10, nine
DAYS from San Francisco. She brought
ammunition and supplies for the United
States ship Baltimore, which will leave
for Hong Kong early tomorrow
A telegram received direct from Wash
ington on March 10 says that in the event
of war with Spain the neutrality of these
islands will rot be kept, but they will at
once be made a depot for naval supplies
for the United States.
A lengthy dispatch was received by the
Hawaiian government on the same mat
ter from Minister Hatch at Washington.
1t gives practically the same accounts of
the treaty on account of the Maine dis
S+p
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
CULTURE OF SUGAR BETS,
Southwestern Wisconsin Especial
Adapted to Their Growth

Southwestern Wisconsin Especially
Adapted to Their Growth.
Washington, D. c., April 81 Special. I
The President today forwarded to Con-
gress a report on the cultivation of sugar
beets throughout the country. AS to Wis
consin the report says: Southern Wis
consin occupies ii most favorable position
for beet cultivation and the experiments
made at the state agricultural station and
by the agricultural department show great
possibilities OF success of this industry,
especially in the locality of Madison We
begin to notice the effects Of the south
western breezes in forcing northward the
isotherms Of an area Of SO degrees, and
these hot breezes cut off from the culture
OF the beet large areas where the soil and
other conditions are extremely favorable
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Wisconsin Patents,

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, SO and 50
Loan and Trust building. Milwaukee,
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Handbook free:
H W. Bolens Port Washington, chair; J.
L. Duitman, Alto, latch; C. Dumke, Water
loo. skate; w. L. Smith, La Crosse, end
gate for wagons; S. Speed, Barron, thill
coupling
The cod fisheries of Newfoundland
have been followed for nearly 400 years
They greatly exceed those of any other
country in the world, The average ex-
port of cod is about 100000 hundred
weight per annum.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
MEDIATION BY POPE.
His Efforts, However. Are Not
Directed Toward This
COUntry'S Affairs

Madrid, April 4.-No further develop
ment i'll the political situation is reported,
but the feeling of relief experienced is
strongly reflected in financial circles and
was marked by a rise in prices on the
stock exchange. The papal nuncio had
an audience with the Queen Regent this
morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Spaniards Were Afraid.

Tampa, Fla, April 4.-The Spanish
residents of Tampa, comprising the
wealthiest and most influential citizens,
have for some days been quite uneasy on
account of the war scare. They have ex-
pressed fears that the Cubans in the city
might attack them and their property if
war should be declared. The CITY cOun-
Gil met in special session Saturday night
and adopted resolutions by unanimous
vote. assuring the Spanish that they
would be protected from attack in any
emergency.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Beats Single Target Record.

San Francisco, Cal, April 4-Adolph
Strecker has beaten the worlds record on
the single targets by making SCI rings in
twenty shots. This extraordinary score
bulls-eye shoot of the California Schuet-
zen club. Strecker beat his own record
by 9 points, having made on a former oc-
casion 552 points. Strecker's fine work
did not end at this record, for he scored
II out of 20 possible bulls-eyes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
THE POWERS INTERVENE.
European Nations Begin Meas
ures Looking Toward
Mediation.

Washington, D. c., April 4.-3:1O p.
NIT has just been learned here def
nitely that an exchange Of notes between
the great powers of Europe has begun
concerning mediation on the Spanish
American question.
At least two Of the embassies in Wash
ington have received information that
this exchange is now in progress. but no
definite instructions have been received
by the diplomatic representatives here
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Cost OF the Iowa Assembly.

Des Moines, Ia, April 4.-The general
assembly passed ninety-seven bills, not
including all of the appropriation bills
five joint resolutions, the support-fund
bills and the legalization acts. The AS
sembly appropriated $317.035 for state
institution extraordinary expenses, S121.
1885 for general purposes and addition
al bills for support of state institutions
amounting to $77,5OO. The sum of S14O,
751.S7 is what the session cost the tax
na vars of Iowa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
w eIllngtOn's PrO1a nifty

There was story that when Lord Tx
bridges leg was broken by shot during
the battle of Waterloo he was carried to
the rear, and passed the Duke of Well
ingt0n, to whom he said in the language
Of the period: Lost my leg, by CO
to which the duke replied: Have you,
by God"' and that these were the only
words which passed between the two he
roes during the battle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
LITTLE BAY DE NOQUETTE.
Ice in Such Condition that Steamers Can
Reach the Ore Docks

Escanaba, Mich, April Al Special. /
A heavy snowstorm and cold wave is
holding forth today and bids fair to con-
tinue. The first ore boat is expected to-
day She will find little difficulty in affect
is open to the point and the ice rotten.
This is the earliest any boat has attempt
ed to get to Escanaba since 1892.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06

r. NJ. Mcbride, who is thought to have
murdered the Lee family of four per-
sons near Paint Rock, Tex, Sunday
night, committed suicide by cutting his
throat Had he not taken his life, it is
probable that Mcbride would have been
lynched.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
ALL WIRES DOWN.
Direct Communication with Shawnee
town Cut Off,

Evansville, Ind. April All tele-
graph and telephone wires to Shawnee
town are down. 1t is impossible to reach
there directly The Western Union is at
work trying to get wires to the nearest
point
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Spring Medicine
a Good Blood Purifier a Me-
Cessity Now
hoods SarsaparilIa UnequaIed for
Making Rich, Red Blood.

The necessity for taking a good Spring
Medicine to purify the blood and build up
the system is based upon natural and I'M
avoidable causes. In cold weather there
has been less perspiration and impurities
have not passed out of the system as they
should. Food has consisted largely Of
rich, fatty substances, and there has been
less opportunity for outdoor exercise. The
result is, the blood is loaded with impuri-
ties and these must be promptly expelled
or health will be endangered. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the best Spring Medicine
because it is the best blood purifier and
tonic. 1t thoroughly puriies the blood
and gives YigOr and vitality.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-29
GIVEN TWENTY DAYS.
John James win Work on the Chain
 Gang for That Length of Time,

Sunday night John James, a young eolored boy about Is years of age, who had been in the employ of Capt. ". s. Jeter for about week, took some liberties that will cost him about 20 days work on the chain gang.
 Early Sunday evening Capt. Jeter noticed that his fine buggy horse was not at its accustomed place in the Captains back yard. Thinking some one might have stolen the ani- nal, he instituted diligent search, but nothing could be learned of it's whereabouts.
 About five o'clock Monday morn- ing young James came riding into the yard on the animal Capt. Jeter had him arrested.
 The boy appeared before Judge Brown this morning and was given a twenty-day sentence on the streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-29
DISMISS
Was the Case Against Pat FarreIy the
 Supposed Robberland Firebug.

The case against Pat Farrelly Ger roneously called Pat Farley) was to come before Justice Vance Monday, but upon motion of Prosecuting Attornry W. B. SorrelIs, who firmly believes Farrelly innocent. he was discharged,
 Farrelly was recently arrested on the charges of robbery and arson, as 1t was claimed he that he robbed his employe and set fire to the business block that burned at Altheimer a flew weeks ago. Mir. Farrelly possesses many friends in Altheimer and vicin- ity, who from the time of his arrest, which was brought about unadvis- edly. believed him innocent of the charge.
 We take much pleasure in announc- ing the above discharge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-29

eans' as IS Wel known, lacKea ulpIo1nat- ie manners, and will surely bring con stant trouble to all of us."
 W. T. Stead, who has made tonr of France, Belgium, Germany, Russia. Austria, Turkey and Italy, and who has seen the highest politicians of each conn. try, and in some cases their rulers. said today to a correspondent of the Asso. elated Press; "An immense majority of Europeans are of course absolutely ignorant of what has happened Intent upon their daily toll, they neither know nor care what occurs in another bemis. phere. But Europeans who read news. papers are able to form what may be called public opinion i'll the old world They are practically unanimous on the matter. Outside of England have mol met single non American who is mol opposed to the expansion of America Nor through rv whole tour of Eurone have l met any European who did moi receive plotestations of genuine sineeri ty which the Americans entered mon war with more or less mock incredn. lity."
 MT. Stead reports that the bitterest hostility Was found at the vatican.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-29
REVS. J. F. CARR AND ]. R. CA. SON WILL RETURN TO
 PINE BLUFF.
Rev. Evans Has Been Appointed TC 8 Pastorate in Little Rock--- Succeeded By Rev. J,
 A. Anderson.

After being in session In Little Rock for the past week the Little Rock Conference of the Methodist Episco- pal Church, South, Monday afternoon adjourned. Just before the adjourn ment the appointments of the preach CTS to the different charges were made.
 The preachers for the Pine Bluff District for the coming year will be as follows:
 Main Street, First NJ. E. Church, Rev, !. A. Anderson, who was thi1 year transferred from the Arkar sas Conference. During the past year ReV. Anderson has had charge of the First NJ. E. Church. in Morrilton, N here Le is greatly beloved. He has Il family ot u wife aud six children.
 ReS. Jom. F. Carr will return ta Riverside Church, and Rev. ! k. Ga son tO Lakeside
 Rev. A. Turr9ntine will be retained 'as Presiding Elder on the Pine Bluff District.
 Rev. A. O. Evans, who this year completed his fourth year us pastor of the Main Street NJ. E. Church, has been appointed to the pastorate of the Winfield Memorial Church in Little Rock, a church he was instru- mental in building,
 Rev. Mir. Thompson. tranfer from the Virginia Conference was ap- pointed tn the Dastorate of the First NJ. E. Church in Little Rock.
 Rev. James A. Thomas, former pastor of Winfield Memorial Church, has been placed on the Little Rock District as Presiding Elder.
 Rev. J. R. Moore, well known here, has been stationed at Philadelphia.
 Rev. J. A. Anderson, who has been appointed to the pastorate of the M. E. Church, South, of this city, is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, of Nashville. He is about 40 years old, anu Hd5 hSulCu pIOuhihcutiy Tor number of years in the Arkansas Conference filling the leading appoint ments. He has represented his con- ference in the last three general con ferences, and has fulfilled his duties well. We welcome Rev. Anderson to our city and believe that he will bring the Pine Bluff NJ. E. Church till further to the front.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-29
AGUiNALDO DEFIANT.

His Bold Attitude Is From the Encour-
 agemsnt Given Him by Germany.
 Washington, Nov. 29. It appears that Aguinaldo is assuming more and more an attitude of bold defiance to the Amer- ican authorities He and hfs people are apparently preparing to meet any Amer iean propositions with the assertion that they are in control and possession of the archipelago and are not anxious for out side interference.
 There arc signs that the Germans are encouraging Aguinaldo in this attitude, even if they arc not suggesting and act ually assisting him. The situation is not as pleasing to the Washington au- thorities as they would like, and a mem- Der of the cabinet said that it might yet become necessary for the United States to chastise Aguinaldo and teach him his place What the effect of such action would be can only be surmised now, but the probability is that small guer- rilla warfare would be inaugurated in the islands, which might trouble the United States for some years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-29
Tho sulus Were Included.

Washington, Nov. 29. "A good deal of annoyance has been caused at the state department by the publication in one of the Paris papers of what purports to be dispatch from Washington stat ing that the American commissioners largely increased their demands, and now include the Sulu islands as part of the eastern territory to be ceded to the United States. Official announcement is authorized that as q matter of fact there has been no extension in our demands, but the Sulu group was recognized to be Q part of the Philippine system in our original demands, and was specifically included in the original demand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-29
|Spanish Acceptance Will Be Put
 h Writing and Delivered to the Americans.
BAN DEBT STILL
 TO BE DISPOSED OF.
Hll De Taken Up and Discussed
 at the Next Meeting, Which Will Be Held on Next Wednesday.

s,T Nov. 29--The joint peace com.
 $Ions met promptly at 9 yesterday
 boon and the spanish commission
 hmed!ateiy announced the accept
 of the American demands. The
 ptance was made verbally. A writ ecep.auce viii be made later.
 Hbe spa~ ss eomnoission announced
 ...A, .ns -sS oy reasons or pa Eotisn and humanity and to avoid the <Saors Of war, resigns herself to the Exer of the victor She accepts the Esred conditions ill order to conclude a Inty of peace.
 Iqbe American's demand included
 acquisition of the whole of the Elippines, including the sulu group,
 $sO 900, ,030 and it is also understood ut the United States will purchase the Moline group.
 EEhe question of the debt of Cuba is
 l unsettled which is expected to be Een up at the meeting which takes hee on Wednesday.
 EHhen the members of the commis. Epns were seated Senor Rios, president
 the commission, handed the Spanish By to Mir. Ferguson, the Spanish in- &preter attached to the United States Eace commission. The answer was so 8Ort that in less than ten minutes was Ensumed in rendering it into English Rr the Americans. Spain's reply was already stated, and added that brOughout the controversy Spain had @ strongest argument and that be. keen the positions so diametrically op. Esite the American offer of $20, ,000, GOO |as not q fair sum. Nevertheless, :" F reply continued, "Spain desires to F0id any further disorder and has con. 9pded to accept the American offer un. Ehditonally and thus bow to the su- Erior power of rhe victor. D
 |fhe secretaries were then empowered Eprepare the treaty articles embody- E the cession of Cuba, Porto Rico and E Philippine islands and the payment \ the United States of S2O. .00O. GOO for Emission to the meeting which will
 held on Wednesday next.