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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04

In history making times like these
a truthful record Of passing events be-
come an imperative need. The daily
newspaper is ephemeral and not
easily preserved for reference. The
American Monthly Review Of Reviews
has all the value OF the newspaper, be-
sides distinctive merits of it's own.
AS an epitome of current history it is
complete, compact, terse, impartial,
absolutely reliable, and judiciously
edited. Asa piece OF journalistic his
tory-writlng what could be more
brilliant or fascinating than the May
number of this publication, with its
story of the Spanish-American war
crisis? Merely..as a souvenir OF this
past eventful month The. Review has
a certain unique fitness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04
Endorses Him.

The Fort Atkinson Union gives
Congressman Sauerhering the follow
ing handsome endorsement:
The decision of the Honorable
Edward Sauerhering to stand agar
for the nomination for member OF
congress, will greatly please his
friends all over the district. Mr..
Sauerhering is g. most Industrious
worker in the house of representa-
tives, and is now where he can be Of
great service to his country, having
learned the ropes and established
himself firmly in the respect Of his
colleagues. The Union doubts very
much if any other Republican as
pirant for the place, so far as heard
from, could be elected. The great
preponderance Of the German vote
in this district clearly points to q
GermanAmerlcan as the most likely
to win. No one expects the state to
roll up 100000 Republican plurality
in this the usual off year, and Mr..
Sauerhering, who is very popular
with the plain people of the Second
district, is by far the strongest candi
date likely to desire the nomination.
Mr. Sau7rhering was earnest, active
and effective in the fight for the
filled cheese law. He has intro
duced another measure OF great i'm
portance to the dairy interests of the
whole country, the state trade mark
bill, which has received the endorse
merit of all the dairy associations
and dairy,boards of trade through
out the land. This proposed
measure contemplates the proven
ton, by national law, of such frauds
as the stamping of filled cheese as
wisconsin Full Cream" as has been
done in many cases. Like many of
the most efficient members of con
gress, Mr.. Sauerhering is not an
orator, but he is tireless worker.
We hope he will be renominated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1898.
The Governors Proclamation
Gov. Scofeld has issued the follow

Gov. Scofeld has issued the follow
ing patriotic proclamation:
To the People of Wisconsin, War has been de-
clared between the United States and the
kingdom of Spain, and the president of the
United States has called for rs, 900 volunteers.
The time for discussing the causes which have
led up to the war is passed. The duty OF
the hour IS prompt response to the call of the
pgesident.
This is not war of conquest nor for the ac-
QUESTION of territory, but a conflict sOlemnly
entered upon for the ayowed purpose of thwart-
ing tyranny and putting an end to the terrible
suffering which has been inflicted upon neigh
boring people by the Spanish nation
When war is declared for such a purpose it
should be esteemed not duty merely, out a
privilege of loyal citizens to come Immediately
and with enthusiasm to the support OF the
government.
1t is the expressed wish of the president
that the National guard of the various states
be the first allowed to volunteer. With loyalty
and prOmptness that are inspiring, the entire
National guard of Wisconsin, have already Of
fered their services, and their splendid exam
pie is being followed by thousands of others
who desire to be of assistance to their country
WiSconSin's quota under the call is three
regiments of infantry, which represents the
entire strength of the guard now organized.
The arrangements for rendezvous, and the
mastering into service of the United States,
Will be announced on receipt OF detailed IN
structions from the War department
At this time no one can fOreSee as to what
length the conflict will be drawn out. We may
have additional calls for volunteers and it be-
hooves all loyal citizens, fit for service, to hold
themselves in readiness to enlist; and they
who are not eligible to be ready to give moral
support and encouragement to those that go.
To the women of the state we look for that
sympathy and brave support which they have
given in other days when called upon to make
sacrifices for their country.
Wisconsin soldiery has proud record in the
annals of the nation, and the training of our
National guard, its splendid standing as a
well disciplined and equipped military organ
ization, give warrant that the luster of that
record will not be dimmed We send to the
front as our first contribution to the nation s
support as fine body of young men as were
ever prompted by patriotism to take up arms in
behalf of their country: They go cheerfully:
yes, eagerly, knowing full wei! the fortunes of
war; and whether this conflict be long con-
tinued or soon ended they deserve the warm APP
probation and the lasting gratitude OF the
people of Wisconsin. EDWARD SCOFIELD,
Governor of Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04

EYNCLE EZEKIEL OBEAR, assessor and
al tax collector, Beverly, Mass. who has
passed the 80th life mile stone says:
"'Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine has done
great deal OF good. Isuffered for years from
Sieeplessness and nervous heart trouble
Would feel weary and used up in the morn
Ing, had no ambition and my work seemed
burden. A friend recommended DR.. Miles
Nervine, and I purchased a bottle under
protest as had tried SO many remedies IN
successfully, thought it no use. But it
gave me restful sleep. a good appetite and
restored me to energetic health 1t is
grand good medicine. and Twill gladly write
anyone inQuirtng full particulars OF nv sat-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04
Lieut.. Albert MertZ,

The Mertz families, from their
former residence and prominence in
Dodge county, are we'll known here
one Of the boys is of particular inter-
est at this time. The subjoined sketch
appeared in The Sunday Sentinel:
WISCONSIN has no more notable
and able representative in the United
States navy than Lieut.. Albert Mertz,
who is navigator and executive officer
on the monitor Amphitrite.
"Lieut. Mertz was born in Rich
wood, Dodge county, on March 29,
1851. His father was the late Judge
Mertz. well known in the northern
part of the state. Young Mertz got
his appointment to the Naval academy
at Annapolis through Congressman
Charles Eldridge in June, 1867. He
graduated in June, 1871, and has
worked his way step by step to his
present important position.
"He has high rating in naval cir
cles, as is shown by the fact of his
being executive officer and navigator
of one of the best war boats in Uncle
Sans navy. Lieut.. Mertz has been
in the habit Of making annual visits
to his old home in Dodge county. He
has sister, Mrs. 7. d. Lawrence, al
Beaver Dam, with whom he makes
his home when on his regular visits.
He has a cousin in this city in E. +
Mertz, of 337 TWenty-ffth street.
I'm recent letter received by his
sister at Beaver Dam, Lieut. Merit
expresses himself as elated over the
prospect of war. He says the Amphi-
trite is afraid of nothing that rides or
the water, and is anxious for an en-
gagement to show the mettle of the
ship and crew. He says the United
States navy has supreme contemp
for the ships of the DOns, and promls'
to make short work of them if the.
ever get a chance. If there is an.
fear in the United states navy, h
says, it is not for open and above
board warfare, but for such PREACHER
Gus and COW ardly acts as that whicl
sunk the Maine. The disaster to tn
Maine will be the slogan of reveng
if ever a fair chance is obtained t
give battle to the Spanish war fleet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04
A Decisive Victory.

The first really important news OF
the Spanish-American conflict was
shat embodied in the glad tidings Of
Commodore Dewey's splendid naval
victory over the Spaniards in the
harbor of Manila, Philippine Islands,
Sunday morning. With four cruisers
and two gunboats the American COM
mander completely annihilated the
enemy's much larger but inferior
fleet. It was a battle In which ster-
ling American valor. crafty strategy
and excellent craftsmanship told for
magnificent results, and the outcome
tends to swell with pride the being Of
every true son of Uncle Sam. While
the reports thus far received are SOLE
" from Spanish sources. there is no
doubt of the complete defeat of the
enemy, and it is anticipated that
Commodore Dewey's official report,
which is now nearing cable connec-
tions at Hong Kong by way of a dis
patch boat, will surely convey the
news in an even more gladstone style
The name of Dewey goes down in his
tory as one Of the naval heroes Of
She world Now let the other Ameri
can squadrons be given a chance tC
show their fighting qualities, and thus
put decisive end to the conflict.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04

tsfactory experience. >
DIR. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gtsts under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR.. MILES MEDICA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04

The Whitewater Register suggests
that the true patriotism OF tt peo-
pie Of each state who are not actively
enlisted as fighters for their country
could be magnifcently shown by con-
tributions to fund for the building
of representative battle-ships as
gifts to the nation, thus greatly in
creasing our strength and resources
on the waters. A capital idea.
Start the ball rolling, Mr.. Register.
We are sure the venture would be
grandly successful.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04

People Believe what they read
about Hoods Sarsaparilla. They know
IL is an honest medicine, and that it
cures. Get Hoods and only Hoods.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, re-
ieve constipation assist digestion. 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04

THE Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday was lie lower closing at 81. IA
for No. l and Sill for No. 2 North
ern. Flour was unchanged. Barley
closed at SIC, rye at CSC, corn at 35c
and oats at 32115c. Hogs were steady
at So. S5(0S4.1O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04
Magazines Bound.

Volumes of magazines of six months
bound at the rate of $1.00 per volume
Parties desiring to have such work
done may leave orders at this office.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
WILL ASSIST THE
 RED CROSS WORK
MECHANICS INSTITUTE TO
 SHOW PATRIOTISM.
Prospects of a Good Entertainment at the Pavilion for the Benefit of
 Soldiers Soon to Embark.

The present war with Spain has given both citizens and public institutions every opportunity to show their patriotism, and in none is this more manifest than the Mechanics Institute. When the first volunteers left this coast they were amply supplied with good literature by this in- stitution, and from time to time the board of directors has, In behalf of the membership, manifested its patriotism in various ways.
 At the regular meeting of the board of directors last night the time was largely given up to the discussion of methods of rendering life more pleasant to the vol unteers. letter was received from French society stating that 1t intended giving the proceeds of the regular 14th of July celebration to the Red Cross Society, and the use of the Pavilion at one-third the regular rates was at once granted the society. MT. Wilson then suggested that the institute itself might do something in the entertainment line for the Red Cross Society, and a committee consisting of Messrs. Fraser, Wilson, McLaren and Healy was appointed to make preliminary arrangements. It is probable that mli- tary demonstration will be held some time during the month, the gross receipts of which will be devoted to the Red Cross Society.
 On the suggestion of MT. Jellson, H- brarian of the institute. the free use of the rooms was extended to all soldiers in uniform, and a quantity of books will be sent with the next troopshi ps.
 The quarterly reports of the secretary and librarian were of a very satisfactory nature. While there has not been great gain In membership there has been no ap- preciable loss, and the financial standing Is better than ever. There are at present regular quarterly meeting of the institute will be held on Saturday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
NEW JAPANESE CONSUL.
Distinguished Diplomats Arrive in
 This City.

The new Japanese Consul, Count F. Mutsi, arrived on the Belgic yesterday af- ternoon. Though a young man, the new Consul has seen some service in the diplo- matic corps of his country which entities him to a high ranking. He was formerly
 Accompanying Count Mutsi is pr. B. Tomatsuri, a surgeon in the Japanese army. He Is here on a visit to investigate States Government in the mobilization of it's troops and the preparation for the Ma nila exneditiOn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
SAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco Call corner of Market and Third streets open until l2 O clock every night In the year.
 BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street. corner Clay: open until 9:3o o'clock.
 3S7 Hayes street; open until s3o o'clock s21 McAilister street; open until 9:3o clock. SIS Larkin street; open until s:3o o'clock ls41 Mission street; open until 10 o'clock 226l Market street. corner Sixteenth; open until g O clock.
 106 Eleventh street: open until o'clock 2526 Mission street. open until o'clock 1865 Polk street; open until s:3o o'clock. NV. corner Twenty second and kentucxy streets: open until o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVED.
 Tuesday June T. Stmr washtenaw, Croscup, 80 hours from Tacoma.
 DOMESTIC PORTS. FORT BRAGG-Arrived June 7-Stmr Co- quille River, hence June 6. NEW YORK-Sailed June 7-Stmr Bowie. for Liverpool; stmr Servia, for Liverpool; stmr Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, for Bremen CHRISTINA-Saled June 7- Stmr Thing valls, for New York. LADELPHIA-Sailed June 7-Stmr Waes- land for Liyerpool
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
Granted 8 Divorce.

Ella Wilkins was granted a divorce from Charles F. Wilkins by Judge Bel cher yesterday on the ground of failure to provide.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
LEGAL NOTICES.

RAILROAD Consolidation-Pursuant to .h. statute in such case made and provided nos ros tice is hereby given thCt the Southern po ellie Railroad Company the Northern Rat1 way Company. the Northern California Raii- way Company and the California Pacific Railroad Company, railroad corporations in corporated and existing under the law. of the State of California, upon the written con- sent Of the stockholders holding more thar three,fourths in value of all the stock of each of said corporations, respectively, and by arrse- ment or the respective Boards of DirectoTs oe said corporations. made and entered into in ie tecosoanee s with such consent, and pursuant vided did. on the 14th day of Anrii ptE- H asss amaaigamate and consolidate their capital under the corporate name and styIs Tnisss n9 .ss Southern Pacific Railroad Company. VI NAs Secretary of the Southern Paciac Ra rT:
 Company. Naiaroaa
 San Francisco Cal. May 6. 1898.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
RED CROSS
 UNTIRINC
 WORKERS Some Who Labor for the Cause. LADIES MAKE SACRIFICES THE FUND NOW NEARING THE $5o,oOO MARK. Preparing to Give Iowa's Represen- tatives a Grand Reception
 Other Interesting
 Notes.
4 4 " 4 4 < 4 4 % 4 < !

Mrs. I. Lowenberg, chairman of - the Hospitality Committee of the local Red Cross Society, announces , that the committee will now be To- , cated at the Tiburon ferry depot,
 and that owing to the limited quar- , ters for the troops admission will be secured only by ticket. Mrs. Lowenberg also appeals for lunches for the 800 to GOO soldiers to arrive tomorrow and the 800 ex- pected on Friday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
PERSONALS.
MATRIMoNY.

MARRY-Money refunded if not suited within ( months: send Pc for monthly matrimonial paper and special terms. Address WEDDING BELL" Ill Ellis st, San Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
BUSINESS lERsoNALs.

MRS. JOHNSON'S new method of electric mas
 sage, salt baths and herb cure. 579 Geary st.
The Progress., 1898-04-23

gress and people when he said:
''There must be no interference by
the allied powers Of Europe. We
should declare that with all the
vigor of our Anglo-Saxon blood
and our 100000 people, ono
foreign dictation,' would become
a companion slogan to "Remem-
Der the Maine,' the minute that
the European powers attempted to
NEEDLE with our settlement Of the
Cuban question.
Many of the old-timers IN WASH
ington can remember when the lie
direct from one Senator to another
would have led to trouble outside
Of the Senate chamber, but if SEN
ator Wellington, of Maryland, has
taken any step towards resenting
or demanding a retraction of the
words-''you are a liar'-applied
to him in open Senate by Senator
Money, Of Mississippi, whom he
charged with having gone to Cuba
as the ag ent of New York paper,
nobody has found it out. Senator
Money apologized to the Senate
for using unparlimentary languane
but he did not apologize to Sena-
tor Wellington for calling him
liar.
The Progress., 1898-04-23
GOSSIP TOWN.

Ry Hdrrey ". Barr.
Have you ever heard Of Gossip Town.
On the shore Of Falsehood Bay,
w here old Dame Rumor, with rustlinr
gown,
Is going the lirelong day?
1t isn't far to Gossip Town
For people who want to go.
The Idleness train will take you down
In Just an hour or So
The Thoughtless Road is popular route,
And most folks go that way;
But it's steep down grade; if you don't
look out,
You'll land in Falsehood Bay.
You glide through the valley ofVicious
Talk,
And into the tunnel Of Hate;
Then, crossing the Add To Bridge, you
walk
Right into the city gate.
The principal street is called They Say;
And Ive Heard is the public we'll,
And the breezes that blow from False
hood Bay
Are laden with Don't You Tell.
In the midst of the town is Telltale Park,
Hou'l e never quite safe while there,
For its owner is Madam Suspicious Re-
mark,
Who lives on the street Don't Care
just back of the Park is slanderer's Row;
"Twas there that Good Name died.
Pierced by a shaft mJealousy' bow,
In the hands Of Envious Pride
From Gossip Town, Peace long sence fed
But Troule, and Grief, and Woe,
And Sorrow and Care, you'll meet in
stead
If exer you chance to go.
The Progress., 1898-04-23
THE JOINT RESOLUTION.

Following is the joint resolution
adopted by the House and Senate
last Tuesday morning at 1:15
o'clock:
Whereas, abhorrant conditions
which have existed for more than
three years in the Island of Cuba,
so near our own borders, have
shocked the moral senses of the
people Of the United States, have
been a disgrace to Christian civil
ization, eliminating as they have
in destruction Of a United States
battleship with two hundred and
sixty-six of it's officers and crew
while on a friendly visit in the
harbor of Havana, cannot longer
be endured, as has been set forth
by the President of the United
States in his message to Congress
of April II, 1898, upon which the
action of Congress was invited:
therefore,
Resolved, First-That the people
of the Island of Cuba are and of
right ought to be free and indie
pendent.
Second-That it is the duty of
the United States to demand, and
the government of the United
States does demand that the gov
eminent of Spain at once relin-
quish it's authority and govern
ment in the Island of Cuba, and
withdraw its land and naval forces
from Cuba and Cuban waters.
The Progress., 1898-04-23

ought to continue to meet the diff
culties of the situation. Senior
Montero and the Marquis d'Ar-
mimic, in substantially the same
terms as Marshal Campos, de-
clared to the queen regent their
opinion that it was reasonable and
patriotic that the crown should
continue to give full confidence to
the liberal party which expects
corporation and unanimous sup
port from all other parties in the
defense of the honor, integrity
and dignity Of the country.
The Progress., 1898-04-23
WAR NOT A PLEASURE TRIP.

The Spanish people are as anx-
ious for war as those Of America
are: and they will fight valiantly
and persistently. The war with
Spain Will not be picnic, mere
pleasure jaunt of three or four
months. But it will be a terrible
ordeal in the duration of which
many, many thousand lives will
be sacrificed.
The Progress would not attempt
to quell the martial spirit, nor sub
due the patriotism of our young
men; but they should bear in
thing but a pleasure outing.
The Progress., 1898-04-23
WASHINGTON LETTER.

either party "ouid oAi'iiC oii>4ii
TO have been necessary, men who
wear their party collars loosely
consider that Senator Gray's words
-ssT here is one truce-one armls-
tic-that / want, and that is truce
between the POLITICAL parties OF
this country until we can settle our
account with Spain were not ouly
necessary, but that they have had
a good effect on those who have
been trying to play party politics
in Congress during the last few
days, by causing them to realize
that they were getting on thin ice,
and letting them know that, what
ever their intentions they were not
foolng everybody. Plain Aneri-
canism is good enough for every
true PATROL until we have given
Spain that long invited thra shing,
and the politician big or little who
fails to recognize that fact will be
made to pay dearly for his error
by the beople.
Among the many offers made to
the War Department OF men and
and things to use against the
Spaniards was one from a circus
proprietor of twenty-five elephants
which he said would be Just what
would be needed by our army in
Cuba: He did not like it at all
when the officials told him that
they didn't think they could make
use of the elephants.
If the representative Of the
great Euro perm power in Washing
are correctly reporting the state Of
Congressional sentiment to their
governments, nothing is likely to
come of the renewed talk about
the intention Of the six greatest
Europern powers to attempt by a
joint note to persuade this govern
ment not TO force Spain out of
Cuba, and if that fails to make a
hreat Of resortitng to force to COM
pei us to keep our hands of of
Spain island possessions. That
austria, France and Italy would
De willing to go to almost any eX-
IRENE to aid Spain, if they could
pc assured of the assistance of
england, Germany and Russia, is
very well known. But the deter
mlnatlon of Congress, which knows
mat 1T reflects the overwh Ginning
sentiment of the country, would
not be changed one toto, even if
formal notice was served on this
country that European force would
pe used to prevent the carrying
Yat OF the joint resolution just
saopted, to drive Spain out of
/ puoa. Senator Teller voiced the
ensiment Of administration. Con-