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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

Warden Sage, who went to Thorn's cell
early today, said of him: ''Thorn told me
he was not nervous and would die bravely.
He said he was perfectly reconciled to his
fate and that he had made peace with his
God He slept well and had no fear of
death. There is not the slightest change
in his actions. He is the same cool man
who came to the prison six months ago.
His nerve is stronger than that of any
other murderer who has been in the death
house,
Thorn told one Of his keepers that his
only dread was the waiting from the time
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
Chat of the War.

Spain has $4,000 GypsieS.
Patti made her rebut in Cuba
Frisco to Manila-6,6O0 miles.
Cadiz to New York-2,S00 miles.
Key West to Havana-ninety miles.
Spain has 28,922, 500 inhabitants.
Russia's common soldier gets 81 a
year.
Our daily output Of powder is 10000
tons.
Cuba has 100000 acres of virgin
forest.
War has doubled the price of army
horses.
Frisco Chinese are making soldiers
clothes.
During our civil war there were 1926
battles.
Italy's war department utiIizes S45,-
100000 a year.
Cuba has 1,631,O 900 inhabitants; Phil
adelphia 1,350,000.
Prior to the war the annual net rev.
enue of Cuba was $S0,OO0,O0O.
Every Spaniard is liable to be called
to military service on attaining 20
years Of age.
Policemen in Boston have been in
structed to salute the flag whenever it
is carried past them in parade.
A Cuban insurgent, in order to get
cigarettes, risked death by going into
a town with Spanish soldiers
A Salt-Laker who writes poetry first
rate thinks there was Merry Mae in
the White House when the news came
that the Santiago bottle had been
corked by that coal ship.-Philadelph
Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

quently dismembered from the body to
prevent Identification. The body was then
placed in a piece of oilcloth and thrown
into the East river, where it was discov-
cred floating by two youthful swimmers.
Thorn testified that Mrs. Mack did the
killing, and he only helped to dispose of
the body. Thorn was found guilty after
a memorable trial and sentenced to death.
Mrs. Mack was allowed to plead guilty
to manslaughter, and was sentenced to
fifteen years Imprisonment. The motive
of the crime was jealousy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
Plea for Beer on SUNDAYS.

An extraordinary argument for Sun
day opening was quoted by one of the
speakers recently at a temperance con
vention. He related that at q public
meeting once held in Coventry, En-
gland, an orator urged that public
houses should be opened at noon on
Sunday, in order that workingmen
should have an opportunity of discuss
ing together the sermons they had
heard il the morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
How Slate Pencils Are Made

Slate pencils undergo a number Of
processes before they are ready for use,
and in making them nearly all of the
manual labor is done by boys. First
broken pieces of slate are put into a
mortar run by steam and are crushed
to a powder, which is then bolted in a
machine such as is used in Touring
mills. A fine slate -four results, which
is thoroughly mixed in 4 large tub with
whole making a stiff dough. The dough
is kneaded by being passed between
iron rollers a number of times, and it
is then taken to a table, where it is
made into short cylinders four or five
inches in thickness and containing
from eight to ten pounds of material
each.
Four Of these cylinders are placed in
a strong iron retOrt which has q
changeable nozzle so that the size Of
the pencils may be regulated. In the
retort the material is subjected to great
hydraulic pressure and is thus pushed
through the nozzle in the shape of a
long cord. AS the cord comes through
the nozzle is passes over a knife and is
cut into the desired lengths. The
lengths are laid on boards to dry and
are then placed on sheets of corrugated
zine, the corrugation preventing the
pencils from warping during the bak-
ing process. The baking is done in
kiln which superheated steam is passed
through pipes.
The pencils go from the kiln to the
finishing and packing room, where the
ends are held for an instant under a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
NO ADVANCE ON MANILA
Neither Americans Nor Insurgents
Had Made a Move Up to
Last Friday.

Hong Kong, Aug. 1.-The United
States transport Zafro has arrived in
these waters and is anchored outside the
Lyeeman Pass. She reports that no
American or insurgent advances had been
made on Manila up to July 20.
The remainder of the third San Fran
CISCO expedition was expected to arrive at
Cavite during the evening of July %.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
Chicago Times-Herald.
ENLISTED AS A PRIVATE.
Louis H. Carpenter Has Now Risen to
Brigadier General.

One of the most striking examples of
the democracy Of the United States
army Is presented by the career Of
Louis III. Carpenter, who entered the
army as a private and has risen to be
a brigadier general. Carpenter was at
the University Of Pennsylvania in 1851,
when he was seized with the war fever
and enlisted in the regular cavalry.
Within six months his soldierly quail
ties won him a commission as second
lieutenant in the regular cavalry. Be
fore the civil war closed he was repeat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
NO ENTERTAINMENT" FUND.
Detroit Citizens Object to the Ex-
penditure.

Detroit Mich, Aug IA preliminary
injunction was served today upon City
Treasurer Thompson and Comptroller
Blades, restraining payment of any por-
priated by the city council for entertain
ment of the league of American munich
palities. A similar injunction was recent
ly served upon the city school authorities.
The circuit judge decided that the enter
tainment appropriation by the school
board is illegal, but the question whether
private citizens may bring such a suit is
still pending with the court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

rapidly revolving emery wheel, which
neatly points them.
Finally they are packed in paste
board boxes, 100 pencils in each box,
then 100 Of the pasteboard boxes are
packed III a wooden box, and they are
ready for shipment. - Philadelphia
Times
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
MARTIN THORN DEAD.
Executed for the Brutal Murder
of William GUIdensuppe
Near New York.

New York, Aug. Martin Thorn was
put to death at Sing Sing at 11:17 this
morning for the murder of William
Guldensuppe
Thorn sat up later last night than is
his custom. He talked Of his parents,
his boyhood days in Germany and his
first experience in this country. He
showed no nervousness and when he
threw himself on his cot it was but
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03
THE YALE AT NEW YORK,
Auxiliary Cruiser Which was Miles
Transport Gets Home

New York, Aug. 1.-The United States
today from Guanica, Porto Rico The
Yale carried Gen. Miles and staff and
about 1900 troops from Guantanamo,
Cuba, and landed them al Porto Rico and
then proceeded without delay for this
port.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-03

No one who is compelled to buy it, is
very fond Of champagne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

period last year. in round figures. OF lU'-
600 bales. an increase over the same
days year before last. Of 5000. For the
III days OF fhe season that have elapsed
the aggregate Is ahead OF the same period
last year. 1.70.0oo bales.
The movement since September lst
shows receipts at all United States ports,
T. 1908. against 5.s7s.b13 last year; over
land TO northern mills and Canada, 3SS,-
975, against ee2.35S last year; interior
stocks In excess Of those held at the close
of the commercial year, 4609l9. against
2e9, 400 last year; southern mill-takings'
exclusive OF consumption at southern
outports G36.6l5, against 60S.6i5 last year.
Foreign exports for the week have been
156. 9Ss. against 1876 last year. making
the total thus far for the season, 6,lsz,Izl'
against 4,493,t III last year.
The total takings OF American nils,
north and south. and Canada, thus Tor
for the season, have been 2,279,1%. against
g16.y5l last year Stocks at the sea-
board and the twenty-nine leading SOUTH
ern interior centres have decreased uu-
ring the week 24.17l, and are now 4iosi9
In excess of this date last year.
Including stocks left over at ports ana
interior towns from the last crop and
the number OF bales brought into sight
thus far for the new crop. the supply TO
date Is 1856, 81. against 1871 49, Tor the
same period last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
SENATORIAL PRIMARY QUESTION.
Discussions by Virginia Democratic
ASSN of Washington.

WASHINGTON. d. c., February 1s.-.
(special)-A spirited debate took place
tonight at the regular meeting of the
Virginia Democratic Association at Wash.
ington. Mr.. Frank r.. Anderson pre-
sided, at the request OF President r. ~
Harper, who was to be one OF the prIn
cipals in the discussion OF the absorbing
question Of the election Of United States
Senators.
After the routine business, the debate
began. DR.. Harper made an argument
IN favor OF senatorial primaries. He
spoke Tor nearly three quarters of an
hour He combated the idea that
change In the plan In favor Of popular
expression for senators would mean an
abridgment OF the rights of States. He
cited many authorities, and showed that
under primary election system the
dignity OF the Legislature would be fully
maintained.
Mr.. Clarence Thomas took the opposite
side, and made most impressive speech
IN behalf. OF the present system of elect
Ing United States Senators. No ADLER
argument on that side has been made re-
Gently.
Mr.. Anderson closed with few re-
marks, taking the side Of direct vote by
the people. He Is a strong advocate of
popular elections. and was warmly ap-
plauded.
IL is safe TO cay that DR.. Harper VIII
swing the association into lila WAY Of
thinking. Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
THE COTTON-MILL BUSINESS.
southerners Oppose Massachusetts
Proposition to Regulate Labor.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February 49,
delegation of southern cotton-mill men
appeared to-day before the judiciary
Committee of the House to oppose the
passage of the joint resolution proposed
by William C. Lowering. a member from
Massachusetts, to amend the Constitu-
ton of the United States so as TO author
lie Congress 10 regulate the hours or
labor in the different States.
Among the committee were the follow
ing from North Carolina: ID. A. Tompkins.
Charlotte; DR.. ]. II. McAden. Charlotte;
r. M. Miller. Jr., Charlotte w. n. Jor-
dan, Charlotte; Caesar Cone, Greensboro.
w. c. Lowering, the author OF the mea-
sure, first addressed the committee in ITS
favor. He was followed by Mr.. j. II.
Walker. of Worcester, Mass, in a speech
favoring the bill.
Then Colonel James Orr, of Piedmont,
S. c.. addressed the committee in oppo-
sition TO the bill. Mr. ID. A. Tompkins. or
Charlotte, n. c., emphasized the remarks
of Colonel Orr relative to the extent or
misstatement of the advantages OF the
South. The people of New England had
formerly thought that the South could not
successfully compete at all in cotton
manufacture. Then there was a period In
which it was held in New England that
coarse goods, but could not, with her in
efficient labor, go on to tine goods In
both these opinions the people of New
England had been mistaken. The present
alarm about the breaking up of New
England mills was without reasonable
foundation. Mr.. Tompkins gave the names
OF number of New England mills which
had in 1897 paid 10 TO 20 per cent. divi-
dends. He stated that the cotton-goods
trade In general was not in prosperous
condition. He believed that the trouble
came, not so much from competition or
the two sections, as from unsatisfactory
general trade conditions He thought that
the remedy lay in the direction OF I'M
proving domestic trade conditions by a
revision OF the currency system. He be-
lieved that the mills OF this country
ought to cooperate TO bring about the |
further export OF manufactured goods IN
place Of the raw cotton.
A number of others also smoke
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
STATISTICS AS TO COTTON.
Neil and Hester statements-suDpiy
and Consumptfon.

NEW ORLEANS, February 1S.--Mr. III.
NJ. Neil. the well-known cotton statisti-
clan, to-day issued circular as to the
probable supply and consumption OF
American cotton for the current season.
After reviewi' the results OF previous
seasons. Mr.. Neil says:
I'm America the southern mills are
doing well. and will probably consume
10000 more bales than last year. But the
reverse is the case with the northern
mills.
with these premises, we may now
form fair idea Of the actual consump-
ton Of American cotton during the year
ending the first of September 1898
Now, as to supply: European and
American mill stocks September 1. 1897.
10000; visible supply. American, LIST OF
September. 1897, 10000; crop of 1s97-'ss,
100000; total supply OF American for
the year, 12,2Oo0Oo. from which, deducting
the consumption OF all countries, 100000.
and You are left with visible and stocks,
3i5o.Ooo. against visible. 10000, and SPIN
ners, 10000, last year. 10000.
''Visible and invisible excess at Sep
TENDER LIST over last year, $4,000. While
/ have used the figures of 100000 bales
In the speculations. IL is quite manifest
from the average that the crop win be
considerably more"
Secretary Hester's weekly cotton state
ment places the visible supply at Am, 1876
bales. against 4.4c0.51o last week, and g.
$50. 500 last year. or the former amount,
i.ls2, 1o5 bales are American cotton.
Secretary Hester's weekly cotton state
ment shows an increase in the move
ment In sight, compared with the same
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
denburg, after which, at 1915 o'clock, the
meeting adjourned.
OTIIER GLIB MEETINGS

denburg, after which, at 1915 o'clock, the
meeting adjourned.
OTHER CLUB MEETINGS.
The Union Democratic Club held a
largely-attended meeting on Twenty
sixth and NJ streets last night, and many
Of the candidates appeared there and
made speeches. The club reconsdered
the resolution adopted at its last meeting
to appoint a committee TO cooperate with
similar organizations i'm putting up tickets
in opposition TO the ticket of the Good
Government League, and it is understood
that the organization will occupy a
neutral position in the fight now waging.
Another largely-attended meeting was
that of the Monroe Ward Democratic
Club, which was held at Pickett Camp
Hall Many of the candidates appeared
there. and a strong Democratic speech
was made by Hon. II. A. Saunders, Of
Franklin county.
The Good Government League will meet
at Corcoran Hall tonight at O'Clock,
and at the same hour the Clay Ward
Actives will hold n mass-meeting In the
large Belvidere Hall. Senator Barksdale
and Hon. T. c. Pitcher will speak at this
meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
THE LATTIMER TRIAL.
II VIII Apparently Drag Along Four
Weeks Longer.

wILKESBARRE, PA, February b.
The Commonwealth expects TO close It's
case against Sheriff Martin and his depu-
ties. who are charged with shooting down
the strikers at Lattimer, tomorrow. The
defence will open on Monday.
1t looks as though the trial Will drag
along for four weeks longer.
A number OF witnesses were examined
to-day, but very few new facts were
brought out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
Bernabe Dine. with woodford.

MADRID. February 1s.-Senor Polo Y
Bernabe, the new Spanish Minister TO
the United States, dined to-day with
United States Minister Woodford. Gene
raj WoodforG had invited Senior Gullon
the Foreign Minister, but owing to. a
Cabinet council the latter was unable 10
accept, and vas represented by Senior
Polo Bernabe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
GERALD HOOKER Is DEAD.
The Youth Shot by Friend at Play
Dies at the Retreat.

Gerald Stewart Hooker, the lad who
was accidentally shot by Clyde Ledford,
very intimate companion. at Seven
Pines week ago. while they, with two
others. were at the old battle-felds On
an outing. died yesterday morning at 10
o'clock at the Retreat for the Sick.
Young Hooker, who was 16 years of
age, was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. T.. f..
Hooker, of this city.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence. No. 2G north Sixth street, to-
morrow afternoon at half-past O'clock.
The interment will be at Hollywood
Cemetery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

Can't do all our HOrrcr
CLEANING alone must ba on
help.
And we've bid for it by M.
ting prices on the remaindor ~
our WINTER SUITS AM :,
OVERCOATS for men an1
boys. UNDERWEAR, FANcTp
BOSOM SHIRTS, NFrK
WEAR, &c, that look-abead
men simply can't resist.
1913 or Suits that Won.
solid value at $40.
1915 and s13.75 on Su;,.
that were snapped up at SIS
and $40 two months ago
they'll be still higher next win.
ter.
Fancy Mixtures, Plain
Serges, and Cheviots.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
H.Berry &C.,,
Main and Tenth Streets.

cards. Bnl-Heads. Statements. Let,..
Heads, Note-Heads. Circulars, Handbrs,
Dodgers. &c, printed by the D,gpa,.s
Company at low prices. VIII give va
good work at same prices you raw n.
inferior work. Send us your orders a..
we will guarantee satisfaction in ever,
na rficular
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

Resuming, he said: II desire 10 de-
nOunce as utterly unfounded the sug-
gestion that there is a patriotic citizen
in the broad confines of this land who
has not the fullest and most splendid
and glorious confidence in every depart
ment or this government, and in the
Department Of the Navy particularly 1t
has been true I'm every administration
since the time of Washington The peo-
pie of the United States have never yet
been called upon TO distrust one Of the
coordinate branches Of this government,
and they never will while the flag floats.
Least Of all is It decent, In my opinion,
that in this chamber there. should be in
situations cast at this critical time that
there Is a lack In the minds of the people
OF the United States OF confidence In the
navy. From the time OF Paul Jones until
now our ships have sailed in every war,
face to face with the foe. The records
OF our naval battles are the most glorious
history in theSpase OF any country for
the last 100 years. and from the earliest
days until now there has never been a
step backwards. To-day, the officers or
our navy are honorable, courageous. up
right men, and. above ALL: they tell he
truth The captain of this Inflated bat
'tleship was walking his deck ut 10 o'clock
on the night OF. the 10Th, When this awful
disaster happened II may be- that Ills
public career is ended forever. but the
awful disaster that overlook his ship
will count for nothing by comparison with
the degrading insinuation made here that
an officer OF our country. with his oath
before him and with the flag above him.
would lie. and east responsibility where
II did not belong.
''Ah. Mr.. President. we can stand much
Of discussion and debate; we can endure
much Of public discussion when there
should be silence. but there Is one thing
this country can never stand. and that
Is to listen without resentment TO an in
situation that the officers of cur navy
are not men of honor and integrity. and
OF truth. The officers appointed TO in
vestigate win do their duty. I do not
know what slums the Senator from I'LL |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

Mr.. Mason said there was no calamity
80 great AZ the failure on the part OF the
situation as IL now is. and no sorrow so
profound as that OF indifference 10 this
situation. The people were sick and tired
OF secrat Investigations and reports by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-07

TIE latter cxredient is especially he'p'"' ~
Irvire's purpose. though III the aPp''"
it he stretches it's limitations. l. Is JuS'
if we take Il strictly as means VI ny
our knowledge. but our auth"r Sc''"' u''f
To make this better kno"Ieuse '
kinder judgment: as VINO Wou'u say
was brutal. but he lived III p'"'a' as 80
~. ought moi To blame him 20" 90 l'..,a.s
,.., hrut,litv" The results Of such process
- rcasouing are bound to he spscious anu Hi'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-07

wicked man. Mr. II Il. Irving thinks otht r"'"'
and seeking t. win his spurs in serious ht"ra-
ture he produces book which is A bold 10
fence OF the famous Judge His method Is SIM
ple and often effective. Clearing the ground hy
an cxposur" Of the malgnancy Of one historian
and the igLorance ~ another. H. proceeds To
interpret Jenreys by the light Of his own tIin"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-07
Gbe Nem,]1ork Gribnne
NDAY. AUGUST /. 1895.
ILLUSTRATED SUPPLEMENT.

We .ivr observed of late a lamcntahic ton
drur} among >n!nr excellent literary critics 10
e., DuI their ydcabdlarcS with questionable bits
of language more iomlic than denicd
rrjln'?y is Ihh1rrcnt and nobody with any
Srn>r Of he Vitality OF language objects To Il
r3cy word introduced now ana then into com
pauy iiltlr lbpv" lis familiar level. but slang.
and excessive cheap slang AT that. might bet
tcr br excluded from serious writing on art
and letters, The amiablc writers 10 whom
We refer seem 80 have an odd impression that
the mere Use pf inverted commas Strives them
of all responsibility. They give this hint Of their
kuowlcdgc that this phrase or that is shabby
though expressive ana The hint seems 10 Salve
their literary conscience completely. often they
glory in their naughty deeds. protesting that
exactly the shade Of meaning they wish to
convey is embodied in 4 slang term as II could
nat he embodied in more legitimate English.
This is IN insecure position Ia assume. We suS-
poet that what is really the matter is that the
writer is lazy. He finds it much easier
to express himself in the shorthand OF the day.
az il were, that H. asks himself viriuousy why
h. should take thought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-07

lcldirE We must allow Mr. lrvnc' portrait
~ Jcnrrys. however. To speak for itself
At the outset ne falls foul Of the writer's VINO
have cast false aspersiOnS upon the early
years Of the Judge. There is practically no
evidence t. be had concerning them. our his
tOrian observes. hence ~ have no right 10 dog
matizc about them one way or the Other. AT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-07
TUF FIOWIR SELLER.
~ WILLIAM Young.

~ WILLIAM Young.
myrtle ard eCl2ntinc
i',r the Did love and The new.
And IN" columhine.
with !ts cap and bells for folly g,
Aui The iarodn. for the hopes Of youth! Ana
the
For Ilela ncholy!
EJt nr All the blJs,OWs That blO".
Far galants all -harcc YOU to win. if ye may
This ecntl' guest
who dreams part in her wimplc Of purple and
gray.
IL, H. blessed Virgin with meek head bend
ine lpw
Upon hey breast.
i'.r the orange Hover.
lazy hu. .. 30 viii bur the ''oicl Oh the "oou
J; thr lpv, 81 mlidcnhood:
And hc hat hath worn it but once. tho but Tor
an hour
Il, shan nevrr again tho' he wander by many
Il stream.
=, nevcr aclin shah he meet With flower that
shall seem
t. sweet and pure. ana forever. in after years
\, Inc thoushi # it, bloom OF the fragrance OF
is breath
The past shall arise
and his eyes Shall nc dim with tears.
Md his soul shall H. faI in the gardens of Para
disc
Tho h stand II tho SHAMELESS of death.