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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

As a picturesque description of that me-
diocrity which nothing can inspire. lions
Herald quotes the remark Of Father Tay-
lor to a divinity student who had taken
the place. temporarily, of Boston's famous
sailor preacher"
After the sermon, as they descended the
pulpit stairs. the student asked:
Father Taylor, what did you think of
my sermon this morning?'
Approaching him in a fatherly way and
placing his hand on the students Shout
der. he replied:
MY dear brother, if your text had had
the smallpox, your sermon could not have
caught it."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
CHOPPED AN ARM OFF.
MurderOus Blows Dealt with an
Axe in a FracaS at
SidnaW.

Sidnaw, Mich, Sept. 26.-[Special.l i
During a quarrel between J. G. Pierson
and Peter Lucus of this place last even
ing, Lucus was nearly murdered with an
axe. He was struck twice in the head
and his right arm nearly cut off six inches
above the wrist. only leaving the arm
hanging by the cords. Officers arrested
Pierson. who made no effort to escape,
and have him in the jail. Lucus' condi-
ton is very critical, but possibly he may
recover. Lucus is Jacob Ullman's barn
boss in the sales stables here and had re-
Gently come from Oconto. Pierson had
been employed all summer by r. P. Kunze
Of the Ferguson house driving his team.
PiersOn claims to nave been using the axe
in SeIf-defenSn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
The Czarina's Photograph.

A photograph of the Czarina nursing
her baby recently appeared in an English
newspaper, and when it reached the Rus
sian censor the latter was a much-puz-
zled official. He consulted with the min
lister Of the interior, who was equally per-
picked. and who decided to consult with
the Gar.
1.-The best thing l can do" said the
Russian Emperor, sis to show this to the
Czarina and let her decide"
In 2 few minutes, according to the
story, the Car returned and said with q
smile to the minister of the interior:
Her imperial majesty finds nothing ia
the picture contrary to the law. Let it
pass
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
CONDUCTOR TO PRESIDENT.
Rise of John b. Parsons in the Street
Railroad World.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 26.-At the an
nual meeting of the Union Traction com
pany today John Lowber Welsh, who
had last week withdrawn from the presi-
dency and accepted an election to the
board Of directors, presented his resigna-
ton as a member of the board. George
w. EIkins, a son of William D. Elkins,
was chosen as his successor. The board
than organized and elected John B. Par
sons president and George D. Weidner
vice-president.
Mr.. Parsons has been general manager
of the ompany since 1896, coming here
from Chicago to assume the position.
He began his street railroad career in
this city in 1870 as a conductor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
The West Indies Storm.

Kingston, Jamaica, SEPT. 24.-Mail adj
vices which have reached here brought
melancholy relief to the suspense regard
ing the full extent of the hurricane dis
aster at the islands of ST. Vincent, st.
Lucia and Barbados, showing that the
first accounts were not exaggerated. At
st. Vincent about 800 lives have been
lost. not counting the loss of life suf-
fered through the destruction of shipping.
AT the capital, Kingston. fully 200 houses
were demolished, while the suburbs, Cox
heath and Monticello, were obliterated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
FELL FROM A

From the Herald, Watertocn, N. 2.
John Young, of LIE Roy, N. Y, is -
years old, and is well known in that and
nelghborng towns. While putting some
weather boards on a barn. standing on o.
scafold twenty-five feet from the ground,
he felt dizzy, lost his balance and fell to
the ground. The side of his face, arm
and one entire side of his body, on which
he struck, were badly bruised. Picked up
and carried to the house, he was under
a doctors care for several weeks. The
doctor finally came to the conclusion that
his patient had received a stroke of par
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
BODY u IN LAKE.
Police Investigate Mysterious Drown
ing of Muskegon Girl.

Muskegon, Mich, Sept. 26.-[Special.l
The body Of Miss Annie Vandam, who
has been missing since Tuesday, was
found Sunday in Muskegon lake, near the
Goodrich dock. The body was turned up
by a steamer wheel. There was a short
cut on the head, but the skull was not
fractured. The coroner's inquest adj
journed to Tuesday, and the police will
make a thorough investigation. The re-
mains were buried today.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
GROSVENOR IS VERY ILL.
Ohio Congressman is Removed to His
Home at Athens. O..

Cleveland, O., Sept. 24.-Gen. Charles
H. Grosvenor is seriously i'll at his home
in Athens, o.. He was taken sick while
at Marion, o., on business and was re-
moved to his home, where he became
worse.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
K~ITCHENER'S REPORT.
British Home Office Has Heard
from Soudanese Commander,
but SURPRISES News.

London. Sept. 24-The British govern
ment has received the first news from
Gen. Sir Herbert Kitchener, since he
started from Khartoum for Fashoda, but
only the fact that he has captured some
small boats has been allowed to leak out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

a y s i S and
w a S beyond
medical aid.
He could not
use one arm,
or turn over
in bed.
/ One d a ".
W hill e lying
on the bed,,
he read of a
e a S g some
thing like his
having been
C e d with
DIR. Williams
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
Where to Buy Your Piano.

Write for our special price-list. We
sell the finest pianos at manufacturers
prices. New uprights from $3.50 up.
The S. A. Mondschein Piano Co,
41S Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

A railroad company has been sued by
a Leavenworth church for damages be-
cause its switch engines make so much
noise that the worshipers can't hear the
nrpoahQr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
SAYS So.

Thousands of people from all parts of
Wisconsin and Michigan have attended
the Milwaukee Exposition during the
past three weeks, and they are almost
unanimous in the opinion that it is the
best show of it's kind in the Northwest.
It will continue until October Is.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

London and Liverpool are both ut the
level of the sea. Glasgow is thirty feet
above it, Manchester is fifty feet and
Birmingham 800 feet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

London is to have soon its first roof
garden. Charles Wyndham will be the
%innovator, in his new theater near Lei
ceSter square,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

The present population of Bordeaux,
France, is 297 900, of whom 1864 are IN
receipt Of assistance from charitable So
cieties.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-23
Mr.. Dole's Birthday.

Today is another anniversary Of the
hOnOred President of Hawaii, Sanford
B. Dole. Early this morning the Pre-
sident will be serenaded at the Exc
cutive mansion on Emma street by
the Government band. There will be
no formal celebration Of the birthday
Of the President, though he will doubt
less receive the warm congratulations
Of friends throughout the capital. A
year ago Mr.. Dole was given a sur
prise by some intimate friends in old
time native style, but no such program
has been arranged for today.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-23
At the Japanese Legation.

Minister Shimamura said at the Jap
anese Legation yesterday that he had
nothing new from his home Govern
ment, concerning the immigration dis
pute between this country and Japan.
There has been no communication on
the subject since January last. Mr..
Shimamura remarked that no answer
had been received from his last letter
to the local Foreign Office. Of course
there had been an Acknowledgement, but
no reply" Mr.. Shimamura supposed
that the Government officials here
were busy with the Legislature.
The Japanese Minister is very much
interested in the Eastern situation,
which he says is delicate and cOmpi
Gated
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-23
In Vanity Fair.

Mrs S. NJ. Damon entertained the
Whist Club at her beautiful country
home in Moanalua yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hubert Vos will re-
ceive in the studio at Ho1ani Pa Rich
ards street, this afternoon.
There will be a birthday party at
F. A. Schaefer's Waikiki, and another
at H. Lewis this afternoon.
Mrs w. G. Irwin gave lunch in
honor of her mother, Mrs. Iyers, Of
San Francisco, on Thursday. Those
present besides the guest OF honor
were the following: Mrs. SewaIl, Mrs.
Miller, Mrs. Haywood, Mrs. J. G. Spen-
Ger, Mrs. Emily Judd, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs.
Swanzy, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. J. S.
Walker, Mrs. Neumann, Miss New
lands, Mrs. Charles Carter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-23

brought to Cuba from Africa in 1855.
When Cuba had a population Of 1000,
600 there were Of "Cubans" 200, 900.
The Cubans as listed were former
slaves and fuIl-blCod or mixed-blood
children of the Africans. It is claimed
that Cuba has now 1,500, 900 popula-
tiOn. but this is doubted. DR.. Alvarez
says that these Cubans are certainly
not the people TO have a democratic
government any more than were the
Hawaiians say seventy-five years ago.
Autonomy was advocated by the better
classes on the Island and has always
had strong advocates at Madrid. The
Spanish and French papers now say
that autonomy has been chOked to
death by the United States The Sa-
gasta Cabinet of the Queen Regent
agreed to autonomy only under heavy
pressure and seem to find that even
this sacrifice has been made too late.
1t was proposed by the radicals at all
times to first conquer the insurgents,
then make terms or arrangements as
to autonomy or something of the sort.
To the continental press the muddle
now appears almost hopeless unless the
United States will permit Spain to
handle the revolution for herself for a
few months.
DR.. Alvarez says the Spaniards are
proud and glory in the record and ira
ditions of their country They spurn
any thought of selling Cuba or any
other colony to the United States or
any other country. They stand on
ceremony and sentiment Spain has
had a grand people William Cullen
Bryant said after a sojourn on the
peninsula that "even the beggars of
Spain were gentlemen" S. T. Alex
ander, of the Island of Maui, this
group, has toured in Spain and speaks
enthusiastically of the characteristics
Of the people as a whole. The air of !
the naughty Don permeates all classes |
and Spain is the only country of the |
continent where to travellers tips" are |
unknown. In the war with the Cubans |
Spain has already given 200, 900 of the |
youth the country and has a temper |
that would go to the last man and the |
sweepings of the treasury before |
thought of the defeat would be enter
tanned. But even friends and ardent |
admirers and partisans of Spain begin |
to think that probably European in
tervention Will force a close approach |
to an humbling.
A brother of DR.. Alvarez has prop |
erty in Havana, but being faithful to
the mother country, remains away |
from the Island. DR.. Alvarez dWells |
particularly upon what he calls the |
impossible political plans of those who |
propose a Republic for Cuba. He |
grants earnestness and character and |
capability to a large number of men |
in the movement, but points with |
to the tremendous percen-
tage of unavailable composition.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-23
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
IF YOU BUY A SINGER.

You will receive careful instruction
from competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's offices.
You will get prompt attention in any
part of the world, as our offices are ev-
erywhere and we give careful attention
to all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company in the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation - the
strongest guarantee of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent.
161a Bethel Street, Honolulu.
The City Carriage Company possess
only first-class hacks and employ only
careful, steady drivers.
Carriages at all hours.
Telephone 113.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-23

Gren a bandes, the latest Partisan
craze in dress goods for summer, street
and evening wear. Lightest and hand
soonest goods ever placed on the mar
ket. Every conceivable color and COM
bination of colors and figures. To be
had only at L. B. Kerr's, Queen street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
PELTED WITH EGGS.
The United States Consul ct San
tiago de Cuba Assaulted by
a Mob.

Kingston, Jamaica, April lit be-
came clear today that a few nights be-
fore Pulaski +. Hyatt, the United States
consul at Santiago de Cuba, left that port
under instructions. for Port Antonio. ia
maica, 4 mob of Spaniards made d dem
onstratiOn before the consulate and threw
tomatoes, eggs and stones at the stars
and stripes floating over tie consulate.
The crowd which took part in this dem
Onstration had just left the theater where
a performance had taken place for the
purpose of raising funds to increase the
strength of the Spanish navy. The
Spaniards surrounded the consulate
shouting, death to Americans" Long
live Spain" etc. and pelted the flag as al
ready stated. The mob was dispersed by
the police.
1t also developed today that DR.. CANT
nero of the United States marine hospital
at Santiago de Cuba was visited by the
local Spanish committee, who asked him
to buy tickets for the benefit of the Span
ish navy. The doctor, in forcible if not
very polite language, told the Spanish
committee to go to Il warmer place than
Cuba
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
Turn AhOut's Fair Play.

Sorrow and mirth are often strangely
mingled at weddings. An unusual in
stance is reported by the Weekly Tele-
graph:
At Scotch weddings, some years ago, it
used to be the custom to batter the hat
Of the bridegroom as he was Iesving the
house in which the ceremony took place.
On one Of those occasions a neWly-mar-
rled cOuple-relatives of the bridegroom
determined to carry out the Observances
OF this custom to the letter.
The bridegroom heard them discussing
their plans, and dispatched a messenger
to the rriage-Which stood waiting
with his nat some time previous to his
departure. Then donning the hat of the
male relative who had plotted against
him, he prepared to go out to the car
riage.
p, No sooner had he got to the door than
his hat was furiously assaulted, and al
most destroyed. He walked out of the
house amid the laughter of the bystanders
and entered the vehicle; then, taking the
battered hat from his head he threw it
into the hands of it's proper owner, ex-
claiming:
'.Eey, McDougall, there's your hatr'
and dOnned his own, amid the cheers Of
all present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
AT PORTO RICO.
The Arrival Of the Spanish War
ships from Cuba Causes
Excitement.

New York, April ia dispatch to the
World from San Jaun Porto Rico, says:
The entrance of the Vizcaya and the
Oquendo from Havana created great ex-
element. Preparations for coaling are
beng pushed and seven steamers loades
with Cardiff coal are coalng. The work
OF fOrtifcatiOn progresses rapidly and
system OF coast photographs has been es-
tabIshed. The harbor was mined during
the night last week. The garrisons have
received six months rations and private
families are buying large supplies of food.
Prices advanced 40 per cent. in one day
tilla is expected to call at Martinique.
Correspondent Halstead's case looks
serious. The Spaniards openly say he
should receive twenty years imprison-
ment: others ask the death penalty. The
English consul is weak and Indifferent.
The case is an outrageous one.
There is great political excitement over
the result of the elections and cabinet
crisis is imminent. The liberal autonO-
mists, affiliated with Sagasta. manipulate
ed both registrations and elections, gain
ing an overwhelming majority. The liber-
al authorities controlling the elections in
the interior, IN many instances prevented
the vote of the opposition being cast.
Fights were prevalent and there were sew
eral riots. The troops were ordered to fire
on the mob in two cases. TWenty-seven
were wounded and three killed. Indig-
nant defeated parties raided various inte-
rlor polls where frauds were openly Drac-
ticed.
The people are disillusioned as to the
sincerity Of the talk about autonomy. The
real autOnomists, with the Conservatives,
openly charge fraud in the capital.
The prisons are full of political offend
ers. Two hundred have been arrested
throughout the island. Four editors have
been jailed for insulting the authorities
by protesting against frauds:
Island of st. Thomas, West Indies.
April lip. G. Hanna the new United
States consul at San Juan, Porto Rico, on
Thursday last, as previously announced,
received instructions from Washington to
proceed Immediately to st. Thomas, leav-
ing the care of American interests in the
hands of the British consul at San Juan.
Mr.. Hanna was further notified to await
orders here. The British consul accepted
the charge, upon receipt of instructions
from London. Previous to leaving, Mr..
Hanna advised all the United States con-
sulS and vice-cOnsulS to move, adding,
however that the American citizens who
remained in Porto Rico would enjoy the
protection of the British consul. Nj.
Hanna left his post on Friday, in com
pany with Mr.. Van SICKLE and the lat
ter's wife; NJ. Del Vale. the United
States vice-consul, with the latter's wife
and children and Mr. and Mrs Wyman
Mr.. Van SICKLE is the representative Of
the Standard Oil company at Porto Rico.
The British flag was raised over the
United States consulate at San Juan,
Porto Rico. after Mr.. Hanna left for the
protection of the property, etc, and so as
to officially announce that Great Britain
was caring for the interests of Ameri-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
MARGARET MATHER AT REST.
Remains of the Actress Laid Beside Her
Mother at EImwood.

Detroit Mich. April 1.-THE casket
containing the remains of Margaret Math-
er was removed from the undertaking es-
adjustment to the humble boarding place
of Mr. Finlayson, the father of the dead
actress, and great number of people Wis
tied the house to take a last look at all
that was mortal of the famous actress.
The body was robed in the handsome
costume which Miss Mather wore in the
character of juliet The somberness of
the casket was hidden by magniti-
cent cover of roses, Easter lilies and
hyacinths. At O'clock when the cor
tege started for the cemetery the street
in front of the house was damned with
people.
Many theatrical people were present at
the services, ard the following members
of the Otis Skinner company acter as pail
bearers: Otis Skinner. Joseph Buckley,
George Leffingwell, Martin Tolle, Henry
Gunson and Stewart LithgoW.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
He Wasn't Handsome,

The following smart example of repair
tee is attributed to w. S. Gilbert. The
1ramatlst was at an evening party, and
cChanced to be standing bare-headed in
the hall, when a guest, departing in a
hurry, mistook him for waiter.
Call me a four-wheeler, will you?''
says he.
Sir" replied the ready author Of "The
Mlkado' and round dozen other operas
you are four-wheeler.'
Ihe guest was startled by this reply
Why, he exclaimed, "what the
But Mr.. Gilbert interrupted him with
an elaborate pretense at apology, Il
couldn't call you hanson, you know,
could T."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
"A 35-Year-Old SchooIboy.

The Stanford Ky Journal says: ''The
unusual sight of a 35-year-old man go
ing to school can be seen any day at the
public school here. 1t is Ed Hubbard,
who a year or so ago decided to make
a preacher of himself, and, having no
education. he is ia king every opportunity
to secure it: He is Il good scholar. Prof.
Grubbs tells us, but it occasionally be-
comes necessary to keep him in to make
him work little harder He plays with
the boys at recess, and seems to relish
football and other games as much as
his playmates, the majority of whom are
a score or more years younger"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
HER ASHES BURIED.
Funeral Services Over the Remains of
Miss Willard Held in Chicago

Chicago. April 1.-The remains Of
Miss Frances e. Willard were given an
Easter burial at Rosehill cemetery yes
terday afternoon. Of the relatives and
friends Of the distinguished woman not
more than twenty-five were present to
witness the final ceremonies. The privacy
which they desired was interrupted by
the presence of the many Sunday visit
ors TO the cemetery who gathered about
the funeral party and became respectful
and reyerential onlookers