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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
TRANSFER WEI-HAI-WEI
Japanese will Evacuate and British
and Chinese Flags will
be HOiSted

Pekin, May 21.-The arrangements for
the transfer of Wei-Hai-Wei have been
completed. The Chinese will occupy the
port on Monday Immediately after the
last of the japanese withdraw. On Tues
day British force to occupy the place
will land from three warships which are
now in the harbor, when the British and
Chinese flags will be hoisted side by side.
So soon as the buildings, arsenals and
forts are taken over by the British forces
the Chinese flag will be lowered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
DROVE NEEDLES IN HIMSELF.
An Illinois Mans Remarkable Method
of Suicide.

Bloomington, H., May 20-John Wen
berg, a German tailor, aged so years, be-
lieyed TO have relatives in Springfield,
ILL.,, was found lying dead in his room.
An autopsy disclosed a remarkable means
of suicide, Nine needles were sticking
into his body, evidently having been driv-
en- in by himself with hammer or some
similar instrument. Eight needles were
rusty, having been in his body some time,
but the ninth was bright and had been
driven through his heart, causing instant
death. Weinberg was addicted to NOR
mime
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25

served eight years in the United States
navy. He went on the WinsIow last Jan
uary and had previously served on the
Puritan, the Katahdin, Texas and other
vessels of the navy. While on the Puri-
tan, in the Brooklyn navy-yard, last July,
he prevented a catastrophe by saving the
ship from being blown up when tle boiler
room was on fire. For this act of bravery
he was given a medal, which he now
wears. He will return to some place in
the navy after few weeks rest in Brook
lyn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
TO WED HER RESCUER.
Miss Cisneros, the Cuban Refugee,
to Become the Bride of
Native Banker.

Washington, D. c., May 2O.-Evange-
lima Cossio Cisneros, the young Cuban
refugee, is soon to wed. Carlos CarboneI,
the former Cuban banker, who was yester-
day nominated by President Mckinley to
be lieutenant and aide on the staff of
Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, is the prospect
i've groom.
When Carl Decker went to Havana
with the express purpose of liberating
Miss Cisneros he found trusted lieuten-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
ToHead an Immune Reoiment

Washington, D. c., May 2O.-Walter
S. Barker, who was the American consul
at Sagua Ia Grande, Cuba, it is under
stood, is to be commissioned as colonel
Of an immune regiment to be sent to
Cuba with the first invading army. Con-
sui Barker had a long service in Cuba
and is entirely familiar with the topog-
raDhy of the island
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
WRECK ON THE VANDALIA.
Three People Reported Killed Near
Co11insvi11e, Ill.

st. Louis, Mo-, May 21.-It is reported
that three people were killed this after
noon in a wreck on the VanLalia near
Collinsville, ILL.,, fifteen miles east of East
ST. Louis.
The Vandalia general Offices in this
Gy cIoSe9 at Ib noon re oCGay ana az tnt
fee. A wrecking train was sent out
from East St. Lo~is and it maye be some
time before particulars can be obtained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO-Hogs- Receipts, 81, DOG; mar
ket opened 5d10c higher, closed weak to
sc under early average: light, 3.9GG4. 30;
mixed, 4.2OGt4.60; heavy, 425@4.6j; rough,
4.25Gl4.35. Cattle-Receipts, 10000; weak
and lower: beeves, 3.90d5.25; COWS and heif-
stockers and feeders, 3.9064S5.
GO-Sheep-Receipts, 1900; mar
Westerns, 3.9Oa4.5O; lambs. 4.OO@5.7O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25

The very singular customs of the
president of the House of Lords, who is
called the lord chancellor, and sometimes
the keeper of the great seal, and the
twelve judges, who are peers, sitting on
woolsacks, is said to have been first es-
tablished when wooden cloth was the prin-
cipal article of English manufacture, and
consequently the growth and improve
ment of the raw wool were considered
objects of the highest Importance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
Trouble i'm Samoa.

Vancouver, B. c., May 2O.-Advices
received by steamer tell of a very critical
state of affairs in the Samoan islands,
where another native war is believed to
be inevitable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25

In Berlin the fremen wear water
jackets with a double skin, which they
are able to fill with water from the hose.
If the space between the two layers be
comes overflled, the water escapes
through valve at the top of the helmet,
and flows down over the fireman like a
cascade, protecting him doubly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25

in some parts of China the punish
ment for murder is sleeplessness. The cul-
prit is kept awake until he dies. Under
this treatment a person lives nine or ten
days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
AUXILIARY NAVY.
List of Vessels, with Old and New
Names, Which Were Pur-
chased at New York,

New York, May 20.-Lieut.- Comman-
der D. J. D. Kelly, who was one of the
most active members of the naval auxil-
larry cruiser board, has just given out the
following official list of the vessels pur-
chased or chartered on the recommends
ton of the board at this port. The list
includes forty-eight vessels, ranging in
size from the Atlantic liner st. Paul and
her sister ships to the little torpedo-boat
Manly, which is so feet long and draws
80 feet of water The four American
liners were chartered, but all the others
were purchased outright. Here is the list:
Auxiliary Fleet
Naval Name. Former Name.
WOmpatuck. Atlas
Defence. c. f. Shark.
Eagle Amy.
Hawk Herminone.
Hornet Alicia.
Mayfower. Mayhower
'S SIOUX! ?. N H. Wise vi.
Scorpion. Sovereign.
Wasp ColuHbia
Vixen. Josephine.
Badger. Yumuri.
Yankee. Ell NOrte.
Prairie. Ell Sol.
Dixie Ell Rio
Yosemite. Ell Sud.
Restless Restless.
Hist. Thespia.
Viking. Viking.
Gloucester CorSair.
Free Lance. 's Free Lance.
Aileen. Aileen.
-Tug.-
Algonquin. Ell Toro.
Tecumseh, E. F. Luckenback.
Uncas. w. A. LuckenDacK.
Water Boat
Niagara. Niagara.
Nezinscott. Dewitt c. Twins.
-Collier.-
Saturn. Saturn.
Sterling. Sterling.
Apache. Hesperla.
Pawnee. John Dwight.
ChickaSaw. Justin.
Mohawk Thomas T. Flower.
King Tor. King Tor.
Torpedo Boat
Somers. Somers.
Felicia. Felicia.
Picket Boat
Manly. Manly.
Hospital Ship
Solace. Creole.
-Transport.-
Panther Venezuela.
Resolute. Yorktown.
-Cruiser.-
Harvard. New York. ::
Yale. Paris.
St Louis. ST. Louis.
st. Paul. ST. Paul al
-Distilling Steamship 'tfE:
Iris Menemsha.
Repair Steamship
Vulcan. Chatham.
-Wrecking Steamship
Pontiac. Right Arm.
Blank
Alice. Alice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25

AT the Strozzi palace in Rome, there
is book made of marble, the leaves be-
ing of marvellous thinness.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-24
Damaged by Water.

On Thursday night about mid
night some wayfaring man walking
on the south side of Broad street,
between State and Maple, discover
ed light in rear room and the
house full of smoke, He sized up
the situation that the house was
afre, and wended his way to the
Benefited and telephoned to the
West side fire department, The
boys hitched up and were soon
there.
The door was locked but that did
not matter to the iiremen, for they
punched a hole IN the glass Of the
front door with the hose nozzle and
let loose a stream OF water toward
the open door in the partition,
After throwing water all over the
shop, the blaze went out and an in
vestgaton showed that hole had
been burn I'd in a table en- which a
sausage mill was fastened, and it
was supposed that a candle had
been left on the bare plank,
Mr.. Braumlller says his damage
by water was about $500.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-24
School Exercises.

Yesterday afternoon the East
side public school mad exercises in
the various grades.
The 5th, 9th and 7th grades held
their exercises jointly and the little
ones sang songs, drilled and recited,
The 1st, I'd and Sd grades had a
Joint Christmas tree and presents
were distributed to all the little tots
and those of larger growth. Tho
reporter happened at the school
grounds just as these little ones
we're dismissed, and every lad seemed
to have drawn a tin horn from
Santa Claus big pack, and such an
other expending OF wind on an un-
harmonious sound we meyer heard
before.
The higher grades held exercises
in the high school rooms and the
young people had delightful time.
School was dismissed until after
the holidays.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-24
sUME DoN'Ts.

II you want to keep out of Jail OF
from payiug a fine on the East side
during the holidays, watch out ior
the following don'ts:
Don't get drunk and noisy.
Don't think because you own a
pony and wear leggings that you
can ride upon the sidewalks.
Don't imagine because you have
money to burn up in fre-cracker.,
that any old place in Texarkana viii
do to touch EN- of, for it won't, so
don't.
Don't get gay and disturb the
peace-Casey his ears like Mark
Hanna-he will catch you sure.
Don't get drunk enough to mag
iue that tall barber pole in front
of Lowry & Hacks barber shop, is a
stick of candy, and try to root it up,
for you can't.
Don't get in a hurry because you
are driving a livery team and try
ID drive over Casey and his mar
shals--it has been tried-it would
not work, and the fellow who ex-
periuented deposited 1886 with
the city.
Don't stand on the street corners
trying to make mashes-go on the
insde-there you will find mash
already made-"sourmash."
Don't think because the good
looking mayor on the West side calls
you by your given name and hands
you a cigar occasionally, that he
won't yank you out of a dollar and
costs, if you are brought up before
him for if you do, you are fool
and will get fooled.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-24

Turner Broso began moving into
their handsome and commodious
new quarters, in new building, yes.
terday, 1t is one Of the larg-
est aud best ever erected In this
cIty-a credit to this enterprlslng
Wholesale Arm, as we'll as the city
At a later day we will take ooca.
sion to look it over and describe II
in detail, for the benefit OF our
readers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-24
Fire at Shreveport.

A disastrous fire visited Shreve-
port yesterday morning at $3.50
o'clock, starting in the building next
to the Phoenix Hotel and consum.
ing all the houses in the block, to
Cooper's livery stable. The Phoenix
Hotel was not burned, The loss is
a heavy one.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-12-24

Sheriff /. A. Biekham 10 making q
good record Yesterday he forced
two small show concerns TO pay
county license Of five dollars for
each days exhibit This Is right
and proper, and he deserves credit
for thus enforcing the law, and at
the same time bringing revenue
into the county treasury, Hereto.
fore such shows have seldom paid
any license, We learn,
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01
\ POWER FOR MISCHIEF EXTIN-
 GUISHED.

One point of very great value is al ready gained, says Hon. Carl Schurz in the October Atlantic. The old dis trust between the United States and Great Britain has disappeared as a power of mischief. Whatever either Of the two nations may do, the other will readily believe it to be prompted by good faith and friendly intention as to the relations between the two. And whenever either one of the two gos into trouble, the presumption will be that the ether, if disposed actively to interfere at all, will interfere oa it's side. CT, if by it's own interests com pelled to remain neutral, will maintain a thoroughly sympathetic neutrality. This may eventually open the way to further understandings; but it is in it. self result of such importance that I repeat the mutual confidence necessary for it's maintenance should not be jeo- pardized by precipitate attempts at ar arrangements by which either of the two nations would lcse the mastery, of it's own destinies.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01
PM BOB CROWS TRIAL.
Jury Has Been Secured and the Evi
 deCce Gone Into.

Waco, Tex, Sept. 3O.-The trial oi Jim Bob Crow, charged with the mur- der of Miss Mollie White, daughter of E. F. White q wall-to-do farmer in Milam county, is likely to consume the entire week. The case was transferred from Milan county to McLennan on change of venue after having been tried twice in that county. Out of a special venire of sixty men the fol- lowing jury was secured: Walter Brew ington, T. w Edwards, T. l.. Allen, Harry Wheeler, Will Foster, J. L. Arp, F. O. Thomas, Bryant Allen, Jim AmCs, Alb Hardwicke, G. w. Randall, J. A. Richards.
 The state opened the case last night, with B. F. White, father of the mur- dered girl, for l-he first witness. The trial drags along slowly, the cross r1- animation of witnesses being thorough and exhaustive.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01
BRODlE'S BRAVERY.
The Opinion in Which He is Held
 by Rough Riders.

"0ne Of the coolcst and bravest men that 1 saw under fire during the San tiaso campaign was Lieutenant-Col BrOdie Of the Rough Riders,'" said Corporal Walter Gregory yesterday to EGrty of friends on Washington street During the battle of La Guas- jmas 1 remember seeing him riding I'D and down the lines encouraging the
 men and inspiring confidence by his very cOolneSs, although the bullets Were pe!ting around him like hail. He was quick to see and take advantage of every opening, and although disra- garding his own safety, he was very careful not to unnecessarily expose his men to the enemy's bullets. We were fighting against fearful odds, and al though the thought of retreat was never entertained for a minute, it be- gan to look pretty doubtful for the ' Rough Riders,' when Col Brodie. whose quick eye immediately took in the situation, shouted: We have them ca the run, boys; give a good old yell
 "The boys shouted with a will and at the same tins began a forward movement. The yell was taken LID along the line and the boys charged headlong fer blcck-house filled with l Spaniards. That yell won the day, for the Sraniards were unGcr the i'm pression that heavy achievements
 had arrived and they made haste to re-
 treat
 Ut was about this time that Col.
 Brodie was wounded in the arm and a i few minutls afterward I came across him sitting down in the field nursing his wound and calmly smoking a pipe, while the bullets were still dropping
 around him pretty lively I maintain
 that if it was not for Col. Brodie's
 bluff in ordering his squadron to give
 that yell the battle would net have
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01
SHERMAN AS A GALLANT
He Lived Up to inc Reputation Grant
 Forced On Him.

General, l never understood how it was you came to gain the reputation Of the Great American Beau; won't you enlighten us?"
 The question tickled him. The scanned face dissolved into wrinkles, and. after laughing in his silent way fer minute Or so, he said:
 Well, now, you will bs surprised when I tell you that the whola thing WAS. the work Of General Grant. but it's a fact. Just after the war closed Grant asked me to take 6 ride with him to Washington behind horse he had just bought, and of which he was very fond. As we spun down the avenue l said. See here, Grant, now that the piping times of peace have come, we must choose a fad
 What are you driving at, Sher- man?' he asked.
 I mean to say that if we don't fix upon something, the public will do it fer us, and it may not be pleasant
 Well. it is pretty generally known that l am fond of horses; i suppose that will answer for me. What have you in mind?'
 q told him I had fixed upon nothing as yet, but would try to do so. Mean while. asked for his help. He said he would Ee glad to serve me.
 Now what do you suppose Grant did?' asked Sherman, with preasnded
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01

been won so easily. The same bluff also won the battle of San Juan.'
 In speaking of the love of the Ari- zOna men for Col. Brcdie, MT. Greg ory said that he was fairly idolized not only by the men Of the Arizona con tingerlt, but by the entire regiment, second in that respect only to Col. Roosevelt. He actually cried at Sib- CDey when he found that his wound would prevent him from returning to the front to be with his boys as he called them. He still continued to look after their comfort and several times sent up tobacco and other ne cessities at his own expense whaa they were most needed. Several times he went G5ep down into his own pockei. to purchase food fer his men when they were almoJ. starving.
 q am not eXaggerating," said Mir. Gregory, when I say that every man CT the Arizona contingent of the Rough Riders will use every enGaavor to send Col. Rrcdie to congress. In this respect party affiliations cut TIC figure, and the most ra6id democrat e ehe Riders will, if necessary, take to the stump to further his interests
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01

when his ship is shct from under him, to another; answering the hail of shell wiih the few cannon that remain un- dismounted still, encouraging his per- Sonnel; directing rescuss: resisting to the last, resisting while his little squadron goes to the bottom about. him and. at the end. when wounded, him. self, re',roating indeed, yst as lion re- treats, his face to the foe Cervera himself could net have done better and, with entire difference to that hero, miSEs net have done as we'll It is men like these and courage like theirs, the royal gift of them. their efforts to do or die, the fashion in which they front death and defeat, that should enable US to discover in Spain some of the lus- ter of the glamo; she has lost-Coi- Hers Weekly.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01
CARLYLE CALLS NO MAN MASTER

My new book, l may tell you now, is to be something about that samsi civil WAT in England which Railie was ill the midst of; l think mainly or almost Exclusively about Oliver Cromwell, writes Thomas Carlyle in the October Atlantic. l am struggling sore to get some hold of it, but the business will G- dreadfully difficult far worse than any French revolution, if l am to do 1t right-and if I do not do it right what is the use of doing it at all? For some time l tried actual writing at iL lately, but found it was too soon yet, I must wreste and tumble about with it. indeed at bottom 1 do not know yet whether 5ver I shall. be able to make "a book cut of it. Ali that I can do is to try, til 1 ascertain either Yes CT No. For the rest l am grown too old and cunning now to plunge right on and attempt conquering the thing by sheer force. l lie back, canny, canny, and whenever I find my sleep beginning to suffer, l lay down the tools for awhile. By heavens great blessing 1 am not now urged Cn by direct need of money
 We have arranged ourselves here in what to London people is an inconceiv- able state of thrift ard in our small way are not now tormented with any fear of want whatever, for the present. To myself my poverty is really quite a suitable, almost comfortable, ar rangement. I often think what should do if l were wealthy! I am perhaps among the freest men in the British empire a1 this moment No king or pontif has any power over me, gets any revenue from me except what he may deserve at my hands There is nothing but NJny Maker whom I call Master under this sky. What would be at? George Fox was hardly freer in his suit of leather than 1 hore; if to be sure not carrying it quite so far as the leather. Jane, toO. is quite of my way of thinking in this respect Truly we have been mercifully d5alt with
 and much that looked like evil has turned to be good.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01

indignation. Why. he made straight for the newspaper correspondents and told therl 1 had formed the resolution to devote tha rest of my life to earning the name of gallant for all the young ladies in the country. At the same time, he intimated to the newspaper men that tia would take it as a per sonal favor if they would do what they could to spread the news; it would doubtless be Of assistance to me, and he was sure 1 would appreciate the kindness.
 Well, those correspondents didn't need any urging. The whole thing was heralded from one end of the coun- try to the other, my first knowledge coming frCln the papers themselves. l saw through the whole thing, though Grant tried to play innocent. An, he was a sly weg, but,' added Sherman. q forgive him, and I find the work of trying to live up to the reputation he made for me the most delightful pur- suit Of my life.''-The Chautauquan.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01
ASSESSORS WILL RUN.
An Arrangement Made With inc
 Boatd of Supervisors.

Both thl5, republican and democratic county central committees have de- cided to let their candidates for county assessor run fer the office. This ac- ticn is not in disregard of the opinion of Atsorney-General Ainsworth that the office is not yat elective. But a curious arrangement has been entered into for the sake Of being on the safe side. Tie committees recognizing the correctness Of the attorney generals s opinion have an understanding with the board of supervisors that which ever candidate receives the most votes at the election shall be appointed as sessor. The candidacy fer this office has not been recognized by the gov ernor in his et5otion proclamation. But it is nc. necessary that he should have dCne so. since the contest between the two candidates is only intended to call ou. a popular expression II is i'm Ei-c5abia that the candidates for as sesso.' can get a place on the ticket. but there is nothing to prevent voters frcm signifying their choice in some way which both parties will agree to recognize. Just how the choice is to be expressed is not yet settled. The Australian system prohibits q mark Of any sort upon a ticket which shculd not be thMe. yet courts have over rulsd the law to the extent Of deciding that a ticket is not mutilated if it eX- presses the intent of the voter.
 The manner Of the selection Of an assessor is very serious matter. If it should be accomplished by an ir- regularity, the assessment for the next year would be impe-iled and taxpayers would be given good ground to stand cn in resisting payment of taxes
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01
SPANISH COURAGE.

Admiral Montijo's report of the Ma nila engagement, recently received and
 published by the naval department,
 disclcses the reason of the high esteem in which this gentleman is held by Dewey. It is concise, plain spoken, undeclamatory. Behind it whoso reads may see the picture Of brave fo9, the figure Of gallant old sailcr fighting coolly, determinedly, never despairful- ly; firing his gun until there are nc gunners left to fire thsm; passing,
Arizona republican., 1898-10-01
COLORADO WOODS.
Annihilation Threatened by the Forest
 Fires.

Denver, Sept 3O--Reports from the western portion of the state continue to 'aell of the ravages of the forest fires which bid fair to deyastate the greater part Of the forests of the state 4 special from Glenwood Springs, the center Of the burning district, says: The fires in the mountains near here have taken fresh life today owing to high winds. The sun has been nearly ohscured all day and the atmosphere Is heavy with smoke
 The fire east Of Gleenwood is, for tunately. in an unsettled portion Of '-he county and aside from the immense less by the burning of timber, no loss has occurred up to the present time. The stock on the ranges, as far ai heard from, has escaped the fire.