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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
THINKS 1T WAS INTERNAL,
Opinion of One OF the Merritt Wreckiue
Compauy's CAPTAINS

Newport News. Va, March 21.-The
Merritt Wrecking tug Underwater ar
rived in port from Havana, where she
went with the derrick Chief. which is as
sisting in the work on the Maine. Capt.
Wiley believes that the Maine was
destroyed through the agency of an in
ternal explosion. In an interview aboard
the Underwater, Capt. Wiley said: You
ask me what | know about the cause Of
the disaster. l reply that l know nothing
and when you get down to actual facts
[ do not believe there is anybody who
knows just how the unfortunate affair
happened.
without having had opportunity TO
examine the wreck below water | would
say that the Maine was blown by ali in
ternal explosion. 1t is the most confused
pile of distorted metal Imaginable. There
is one deck above water which is turned
completely over by the explosion. The
deck IS bottom side UP with the deck
frame on top. That looks to ME as if the
destructive force came from within. If
havoc with the upper deck where must
the bottom be? Can she have any? Yet
they say they have found some Of the bot
tom intact. My opinion is that if the af
fair had occurred in an English har-
Dor, say Kingston, Jamaica. there would
not be one man in hundred who would
say external cause after looking at the
wreck as it is today. | heard that the
Spanish divers found a piece of the for
ward turret. | do not believe a mine in
the harbOr would have broken the turret.
while an internal explosion would. l
saw great many exploded powder cases,
but none intact. Before | left it was
said there were still forty bodies in the
wreck"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
MAINE CASE FIRST.
reported that the President will
Hold General Cuban Cues
ton in Allegiance.

New York. March 19.-"While the
Maine disaster is inseparably linked with
the general Cuban question:" says the
Washington correspondent of the Her
aid, 81 was assured by member of the
cabinet that the President would deal
with the former automatically before
making representations to Spain concern
ing the independence of Cuba. The
blowing up the Maine is to be used as an
additional and final argument as to why
speedy end should be brought to the
war in Cuba.
"A cabinet member told me that only
a decision showing positively direct con-
nection of Spanish officers with the Maine
disaster would prevent the President from
carrying out his determination to deal
with the Maine catastrophe in a strictly
legal dlpl0matc way. 1t may be fur
Their stated that the President hopes and
expects that this matter can be adjusted
automatically.
There is no further doubt that the
holding of the Spanish torpedo fotilla at
the Canaries and the. withdrawal of the
battleshlps from the vicinity of Cuba was
the result of an agreement reached by the
Washington and Madrid governments.
1.-The fact that Rear Admiral Sicard
has remaining with him at Key West
a formidable squadron is due to the de-
sire OF the authorities to have a strong
fleet there when the report of the court
OF inquiry is read and the result of the
policy to be inaugurated by the President
has made itself apparent.
1T has been determined by the officials
to continue the sharp watch which has
been kept on the torpedo-boat fotilla,
and should they attempt to move to
Porto RIGA to make a vigorous protest
to Spain looking toward orders for their
immediate return to the Canaries, and if
Spain should refuse to comply with these
representations the plan prepared by the
officials contemplates not only the forma-
ton of a flying squadron but the dis
patch Of cruisers to intercept the torpedo
hOtilla and destroy it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
TRY TO WRECK THE LOAN.
France and Russia Combine in an
Effort to EmbarasS the
Chinese Nation.

Pekin, March 19-The recent inactivity
Of the Russians at Pekin is explained by
the fact that the negotiations have again
been transferred to st. Petersburg, owing
to the difficulty encountered here. The
coincidence of the French demands being
presented on the eve of the emission of
the Chinese loan in London is much COM
mented upon, and it is asserted that
France and Russia are trying their best
to wreck the loan.
Upon the occasion of the last visit of
the French ambassador to the Chinese
foreign Office the Chinese refused to ac-
cede to the French proposals, and the am
bassador said that when he next visited
the foreign office he would present strong
er arguments and would even threaten ac-
tive operations from TOnquin and the
forcible seizure of a coaling station.
The general opinion here is that it is
impossible to disregard the persistent ru-
mors, circulating in well-informed circles,
that Russia has abandoned her attempts
to lease Port Arthur, but has not ceased
her negotiations regarding Ta-Lien-Wan
London, March 19.-There was an i'm
portant cabinet conference this morning
in continuation of yesterdays discussion
of the Chinese question. 1t is reported
that Great Britain requests Russia to
give guarantees that the warships of the
world will be allowed free Of duty into
Port Arthur Great Britain in this mat
ter is ostensibly acting at the instance of
China
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
TEST SECRET OF SEX THEORY.
Represe natives of DIR. schenk Employed
by Countess of Warwick

New York. March 21.-Accordinp to
advices received here from London. Dr.
Schenks world discussed discovery of
the secret Of sex is about to be put to a
crucial test by the Countess of Warwick.
the most beautiful and brilliant woman
in England, and more generally known
as Lady Brooke. Considera BILE curiosity
was aroused in England during the last
winter when it was observed that the
countess absented herself from the usual
round of gaieties of the most fashionable
set III England. 1t was at first attributed
to ill-health caused by overeXertion 1t
is now known that there was another rea-
son.
When the first news of DR.. Schenk's
discovery was published the Earl and
Countess of Warwick took the keenest
interest in it and in a short time commu-
nlcated with the doctor. The result was
that he undertook to treat the countess.
He sent assistants thoroughly instructed
III his methods to England, and these
men have been in constant attendance
upon the countess for the last three
months This fact has been referred to
by an English paper which is especially
well-informed in such matters and to
which many women of title contribute
The Earl and Countess of Warwick
have a strong reason for desiring to see
their .posterity firmly established in the
male line: Their eldest son will inherit a
great title, the most historic castle in
England. and & magnificent estate.
The Earl and Countess of Warwick
have already son, born in 1882. but he
is extremely delicate. He is now a school
boy at Elton. If his health does not i'm
prove it is proba bIe that he will be de-
TERED from marriage
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
O'HIGGINS DEFEATED SPAIN.
Career of the Man After Whom Gillian
Warship is Named.

Washington. D. c., March PA & It
deal of interest has been aroused among
persons who are not familiar with CHILEAN
history by the name of the CHILEAN battle
snip O'Higgins, the finest fighting vessel
now available for purchase by the United
States, Spain or any other country desir-
ing to thus increase its navy. 1t has been
reported that both this country and Spain
have been negotiating for the purchase Of
the ship, but Chill is not anxious to sell,
as she expects trouble with Argentine.
Bernardo OfHigg;ns. the CHILEAN hero
after whom the battleship IS named, led
the CHILEAN forces during the years in
which the country fought for and won in
dent and dictator from 1916 until 1923.
O'Higgins was the son of Ambrosia
Higgins, Marquis de Osorno, q poor
1rishman, who went to South America to
become priest, but after 4 varied career
finally rose to be viceroy of Chill under
Spanish domination, and also became
viceroy of Peru.
The son organized regiment as soon
as the insurgents declared independence
in Chill. in 1910 His selection as head
of the army was made by a junta op-
posed to Carrera as dictator, but he dem
onstrated his bravery and military knowl-
edge on many occasions. Once. being de-
serted by the main part of his army, he
cut his way through the Spanish lines. his
1900 faithful followers being reduced to
200. BY good generals hiD on land and
by encoura cement of the naval operations
Of Encalada, he achieved independence.
but resigned as dictator in consequence of
dissensOns. and retired to Peru. where
he died i'll 1916, at the age of 66 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
MUST KEEP AT Ii.
Secretary Gage Says the Currency
Reform Victory Must be
Followed Up

Cleveland. O., March 19.--Secretary
Gage delivered an address before the
chamber OF commerce last night. Dis
cussing in all its aspects the currency
problem, he said in part:
Most OF had cherished the hope that the
financial issues which have long vexed the
country had been settled Dy the political decree
of 1896. Most of us had believed that the peo-
pies voice having once been decisiyely uttered,
those who represented that voice would be left
free peaceably to adjust the financial policies or
the government in q manner consistent with the
warrant they had received. Events and condi-
lions easily recognizable go to show that
such is not the fact. One branch of the national
sonnet by the election of 1896 is evidently not
sympathetic to that reasonable and logical result.
OF various political faiths. the majority of mem
bers in that body have the power to obstruct,
perhaps unite to defeat. the last expression Of
the popular will.
More than this, the evidences are strong that
the minority will force motion to reconsider in
1900 the peoples verdict of 1896 We must be
ready to vote again upon the main issue. We
need not fear its result. 1t is the nature OF
truth, it is of light, to spread its benefcent
rays. And the virtue Of our people, having. sue
cessfully resisted the seductive proposal Of
of revolutionary orators. will not be overcome
by stale appeals TO enter the path of infamy
and ruin. Nevertheless, the onset Of the coali-
ton between revolutionizing Democracy, silver
Re 1blicanism and fat-teaching Populism will
he pushed with both yigor and zeal. Already the
leaders bringing their skIrmishers into line
for the congressional contests of next autumn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
LONG MARRIED LIFE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Crowley Have
Been Welded for Sixty
seven Years.

Muskegon, Mich, March 19-[Spe-
cial. MIR. and Mrs. Michael Crowley of
Clinton township have just completed the
sixty-seventh year of their married life.
He is 90 and she is SO years of age, and
together they manage a farm of nineteen
and one-half acres with only the assist
ance of a hired man during the busy sea-
son. Mr.. Crowley's farm and Mrs.
Crowley's household would reflect credit
on many men and women half a century
younger. Last year Mr.. Crowley raised
between $4,000 and 10000 head Of cab
bages, besides several acres of potatoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crowley came here from
Wisconsin in 1S4S. They had nine chill
dren at that time. They have since re-
sided here and are the oldest married
couple in Western Michigan. Mr.. Crow
ley saw Milwaukee when it was only
collection of shanties and Chicago when
it but q fshermen's settlement. He
could have purchased a square mile
where the heart of Chicago now is for
500. When he came to Muskegon he
went into the wilderness and started a
farm. The city oe Muskegon now lies
across the road from Kim, the line of his
farm being the city limits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
The Origin Of Tobacco.

The Prophet was taking a stroll in the
country when he saw a serpent, stiff with
cold, lying on the ground. He compas-
sslonately took it up and warmed it in his
BOSOM. When the serpent had recovered,
Divine Prophet, listen. I am now 60
ing to bite thee"
Why, pray?" inquired Mahomet.
Because thy race persecutes mine and
tries to stamp it OUT
; But does not thy race, too, make per-
petual war against mine?' was the
Prophets; rejoinder. How canst thus,
besides, be 80 ungrateful, and so soon
forget that / saved thy life?'
There is no such thing as gratitude
upon this earth," replied the serpent,
and If L were now to spare thee, either
thou or another of thy race would kill me.
BY Allah, / shall bite thee''
If thou hast sworn by Allah, I will
not cause thee to break thy VOW" said
the Prophet, holding his hand to the ser
pent's mouth. The serpent bit him, but
he sucked the wound with his lips and
spat the venom ON the ground. And on
that very spot there sprang up a plant
which combines within itself the venom of
the serpent and the compassion of the
Prophet. Men call this plant by the name
OF tobaccO.-COnte Arabe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
DEATH OF A NOTED WOMAN.
MRS. Matilda Gage, Pioneer in the
Suffrage Cause.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 19.-Mrs. Matilda
Joslyn Gage died here yesterday, aged
y years. Mrs. Gage won an internation-
al reputation as one of the earliest cham
pions of woman's rights in America. hay-
ing identified herself with that movement
in 1852 Soon after, at the age of 26
years, she identified herself with Elizabeth
Cady Stanton in the cause, and became
one of the suffragists most effective pub
lie lecturers. For many years she was
president of the New York State Wom-
ans Suffrage association and in 1876
held the position of president Of the Ma
tional Woman's Suffrage association, with
headquarters at Washington. In 1878
she formed the Woman's National Liber-
al league, being elected president, which
position she has since held. Mrs Gage
was associated with Mrs. Stanton and
Miss Anthony in the authorship of 1.-The
History of Woman Suffrage" and was
the editor of the National Citizen, pub
-lished at Syracuse, n. Y, from 1878 I'M
til 1882. The most important work of
her life, however, as she considered it her
self. was the contamination Of the pub
LEGATION three years ago Of her remarka Bile
book Woman. Church and State"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
THE MISTAKES OF SPAIN.
Former Minister of Justice Speaks
of Weyler's Recall and Other
Matters.

Berlin, March 19.-The LokaI Anzeiger
publishes a dispatch from Madrid giving
the substance of an interview with Senior
Romero RobledO. the former minister of
justice, in which he classes Cuban auton-
Omy and the recalling of Gen. Weyler as
being the gravest of mistakes, and adds
Gen. Blanco is unable to subdue the
rebellion, which is worse than ever, and
the situation with America is most crit
zeal. l do not know how far the Ameri-
cans mean to go, but in any case Spain
prefers war to humiliation. Nobody likes
to die, but sooner death than shame. No
Spanish government could propose the
cession of Cuba for money
1T was crime to dissolve the Cortes
at this critical time. / hope verything
goes well, but l much fear the contrary.
Then the poor Queen and the dynasty,
who must assume the whole responsible
ty for the conflict may be swept AWAY"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
Much Patriotism: Little Cash.

Havana, March 21.-The city has been
quiet after the festivities of Saturday
night, lasting until early Sunday morning
at the Tacon theater. where a dramatic.
representation was given in aid of the
fund for the Spanish navy. There was
plenty Of enthusiasm in the crowded the
chcered to the echo. but there were no
sensational features. The proceeds are
not all in yet but it is believed they will
amount to between $4,000 and $4O,OO
in gold. Former estimates were too large.
Even with the enormous prices paid for
boxes and seats. it was Impossible that
should be realized, AS was hoped by some
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
Wisconsin Patents,

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, So and 50
Loan and Trust building. Milwaukee.
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Handbook free:
w. J. Austin, Milwaukee, assignor, rail-
joint, etc. (reissue); H. Cunderman, Brook
field, gage-alarm; W. Harris and F. A.
Brandt. Milwaukee, smoke consuming fur
mace; w. E. Penn and G. S. Brown, as
signors, Lake Mills, combined churn and
butter-worker; F. PrinZ, Milwaukee, smut
machine; II. c. Swan, Oshkosh. screw
clamp; L. J. Smith, La Crosse, remedy for
bunions, etc. (trade-mark).
The japanese, who are getting to be
great cigarette smokers, now use every
month 100000 imported and $4,000
600 native cigarettes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
SIGSBEE EXONERATED.
VIII Go on Active Duty, Which
Shows He was Not RESPONSE
BILE for Disaster.

Havana. March 21.-That the Ameri-
can court of inquiry has decided that the
explosion which destroyed the Maine was
not an accident is assured by the news
which has reached here that Capt. Sigs-
bee has received secret instructions from
Washington that he is to be returned to
active duty.
This announcement sets all doubt aside,
for the reason that any other finding than
the destruction Of the Maine by means
of force, externally applied. would mean
q court-martial for Capt Sigsbee
A verdict declaring the destruction of
the Maine the result of an accident would
be followed by an immediate request from
Slgsbee for cOurtmartial.
No date has been set for the captains
departure from Havana, but he under
stands that as soon rs the wrecking of
the Maine proceeds a little further he will
be called to Washington and his ship will
technically go out of commission.
As soon as the arrangements can be
made and a crew of men and officers be
gathered together he will take charge of
one of the additions to the navy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
OUR TROOPS COULD SURVIVE.
How Yellow Fever IN Cuba Could be
Avoided.

Chicago, Ill.,, March 21.-Uncle Sam
has only to issue an order to his troops
to Cook your food and boil your drink
ing water to render the whole American
army immune from yellow fever. accord
ing to Prof. Edwin Klebs of Rush Med
lcal college. an account of whose discov-
cry of yellow fever germs was published
a fortnight ago.
The Spanish soldiers in Cuba, among
whom the mortality from yellow fever
has been great, have eaten and drunk
cooked and uncooked food and water in
discriminatory. 1t is Prof. Klebs' the
DRY that if the simple precaution of boil
ing and cooking had been followed the
army would have been practically immune
from the disease.
In the event of war with Spain. the
American troops sent to Cuba would be
forced to depend largely on food canned
IN the United States, which would lessen
the danger considerably. 1t is Prof.
klebs' belief that the familiar injunction
of the Chicago health department to boil
the water" would complete the safety of
the troops from the disease whose ravages
are more to be dreaded than Spanish bull
lets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
GLADSTONE'S CONDITION.
Pail Mall Gazette Says the Grand
Old Man was Anxious to
Get Home.

London, March 29.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette this afternoon says Mr.. Gladstone's
general condition is appreciably worse.
1t adds: ct was his own wish to be
moved to Hawarden with as little delay
as possible. Whatever the precise nature
of the facial pains neuralgia or the pres
ence of some unhealthy growth-there
can be no doubt that, though intermit
tent, they have occasioned severe suffer-
ing, and it necessarily follows that his
physical powers and hearts action have
become gravely enfeebled.
The health of the Marquis of Salisbury
is greatly improved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23

Secretary Gage Speaks of q Contingency
in Spanish Situation.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 19.-Secretary of
the Treasury Gage arrived in Pittsburg
this afternoon from Cleveland to attend
the annual banquet of the chamber of
commerce at the Duquesne club tonight
He was met at the station by committee
of prominent citizens and escorted to the
Duquesne club for luncheon. In an inter
view he said that if it was shown con-
clusively that the Spanish government
was responsible for the blowing up of the
Maine the United States would declare
war within fifteen minutes. So far as
the people were concerned, he was of the
opinion that 80 per cent. believed the ex-
ploson was an accident. The report of
the board of inquiry, he thought, would
be in by Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
PRESENT DAY BARBARIANS.
French African Expedition Said to be
Guilty of Astonishing Cruelty.


A grewsome account Of the conduct of
the French expedition which has just
made its way to the Nile is given by one
of its members in a private letter. He
says they impressed all their native por-
tiers and other help by force, in brief
seized and made slaves of them. Then,
If any of them tried to escape, they shot
or hanged them. When they came upon
a village and found it deserted they set
it afire, whereupon the inhabitants, who
were hiding near by. would come back
and try to extinguish the flames, thus
giving the French an opportunity to seize
some of them to replen1sh their slave
train. The French would seize the chief
and tie him up until he furnished the
required number of slaves. If they did
not succeed in calling any of the natives
within reach by incendiarism or other
means they simply looted the village. At
night they kept as close a watch upon
the slaves as possible, "but they would
now and then all run away together, and
it was not easy to kill the whole lot
Boston Transcript,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
WILLARD WILL RETIRE.
Physician Says the Actor Needs Rest for
Least Year.

Chicago, H., March 19.-E. S. Will
lard closed his present American season
last night at Hooley's theater and will
retire from the stage until next season
on the advice Of his physician, who says
he absolutely requires complete rest
He will remain at the Auditorium in
this city for rest and recuperation three
Or four weeks, and will then sail for
England. His engagement here was to
have been for three weeks, and the open
ing week, just concluded, was as sue
cessful as any he has ever played in
Chicapo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
Children Struck bv a Train

St Louis No, March ia special
to the Post-Dispatch from DanviIle. KY,
says: while a number of children were
fishing from a bridge on the Louisville &
Nashville railway today, several were
struck by a fast freight train. Mary
Van Arsdell, aged IA, was killed and
horribly mutilated. and Claude Baker.
aged u. was fatally injured. The others
escaped with less serious injuries"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
4 BLOODY BATTLE.
a Feud is Fought Out in the Ken
lucky Mountains and Three
Men Are Dead.

Louisville Ky. March PA special
to the Evening Post from Pineville, KY,
says: One of the bloodiest battles ever
fought in the Kentucky mountains took
place yesterday afternoon on Puckets
creek in Harlan county, about sixteen
miles from this place, in which three men
were killed and two injured. The killed
are: Thad Snellings, James Leroy. Wess
Taylor. The shooting is said to be the
outcome of an old grudge which existed
between the SnellingS and the Taylors
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-23
GUNNER MORGAN's DISCOVERY.
Dry Guncotton in Unbroken Crystal
Tubes Taken from Wreck

Havana, March 21.-Gunner Morgan
made a startling discovery in the Maine
wreck a couple of days ago. He found
large amount Of guncotton in the crystal
tubes IL which it was kept The tubes
were unbroken and the guncotton abso-
lutely dry. It was the highest explosive
aboard the ship. and if the explosion had
originated within the hull it would GER
tainly have blown up, too, vet it was
found intact. Several of the tubes were
placed in Capt. Sigsbee's state room on
the Fern, presumably for the board of in
quiry.