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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
THE TERESA SAILS.
Rescued Spanish WarShip Starts
for Hampton Roads Under
Her Own Steam.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 31.-The navy
department has received a telegram from
Caimanera announcing the sailing from
that place for Hampton roads of the
Maria Teresa, which is, up to this time,
the only one of the Spanish ships SUM at
Santiago to be floated. She is under COM
mand CT Capt. Harris, who was detached
from command Of the Vulcan for the pur-
pose. Commander Blow assumes COM
mand Of the Vulcan and his place on the
Potomac is taken by Commander Craven.
The Teresa sailed from Caimanera at 6
o'clock yesterday morning with the Eul-
can and the LeOnidas. These vessels will
escort the Teresa most of the way to Nor
folk.
The Cincinnati also started with the
Teresa, but she was to 90 only as far as
Cape Maysi M hence across to Port An
tonic. 1t is probable that with fair wea-
Their the Teresa will reach Hampton
Roads about Tuesday next. There she
will be surveyed by the naval board.
which will report 70 the department the
probable cost of putting her in condition
for naval service. The advices so far re-
ceived at the department indicate that this
is going to be an expensive undertaking,
but nevertheless it viii be carried forward
as much from sentimental as from practic-
able considerations.
Washington, D. c., Oct. 31.-A tele-
gram has been received at the navy de-
partment stating that the Maria Teresa
passed Cape Maysi, CUBA, this morning,
going at the rate of six knots under her
owp steam; all well.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
EXPO SCANDALS EXPOSED.
Six High Officials of Omaha's Show
Are Under Arrest.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 31.-SiX high Off
Gals of the trans-Mississippi exposition
were arrested Sunday and the finish
of the great Western states show prom
Uses to abound in sensations and charges
Of a most serious nature.
H. B. Hardt, assistant manager and
general superintendent of the department
of exhibits, was taken into custody on
two warrants, alleging forgery, it being
claimed that be changed the awards to
certain firms for a valuable considera-
ton. Hardt protests his innocence and
declares he will make counter charges
which will startle all interested in the
exposition.
At midnight the general managers of
the five departments Of the exposition
were arrested on a warrant accusing
them Of contempt of court. the proprie-
tors Of a midway show being the COM
plainants. 1t is claimed an injunction is
sued against a rival attraction was ig-
nored and the men injured demand re-
dress.
Rumors are aioat duplicating another
man prominent in exposition circles and
disclosures may be expected any mo-
ment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
HE'S NO EXPANSIONIST.
G~eorgia's New Governor Proc1aims
His Policy.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 29.-AIlen D. Cand-
Ter was inaugurated governor of Georgia
at noon today. In the course of his in
augural address, Gov. Gambler said: mot
content with the extent of our magnifi-
cent national domain, we are reaching
out thousands of miles for the islands of
the sea with their heterogeneous popula-
ton, and there are those in both political
parties who would reverse the policy of
more than a century and enter upon an
extensive expansion scheme of colonial
ton as have the monarchies of Europe,
which will necessitate an immense stand
ing army and a large and costly navy to
be supported by taxes imposed upon the
people of the states. 1t will not do for us
to wander too far into the realms of ex-
pertinent. Our safety is in conservatism
and a rigid adherence to the precedents
of the past. This is especially tru. Of
the people Of the South. We should re-
sist all dangerous innovations. We should
cling to the constitutional right Of local
self-government, the sure anchor of our
safety, and oppose, in every legitimate
way, the increasing tendency of the
agents of the federal government to en-
croach upon the reserved rights of the
state"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
THE HOSPITAL CORPS.
Men Transferred from Volunteer
Regiments May Secure Hon
orable Discharge.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 29.-Maj.-Gen.
Miles today issued a circular to the army
which is of great interest to all volunteer
regiments. 1t affects particularly all the
enlisted men in the volunteer regiments
who We're transferred during the Spanish
war to the hospital corps Of the regular
army.
The circular provided as follows:
Privates Of the hospital corps, {. S. A.
who have been transferred from volunteer
regiments which are 10 be mustered out
Of the service, VII be discharged, if they
so request, upon the day which their for
mer regiment is mustered out, provided
that their service has been honest and
faithful. The names of such men will be
forwarded by the surgeons commanding hos
pitfalls and ambulance companies through
military channels to the acknowledgement
with as little delay as practicable. Appli-
cations for discharge of men Of the hos
pital corps who enlisted in that corps or
who were transferred from regiments still
in service will not be approved except un-
der extraordinary circumstances.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
KEEP THE PHILIPPINES
President Yields to Popular Senti-
ment-Will Assume $4O,-
900 900 Debt.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 29.-President
Mckinley has decided to keep all the
Philippines. The United States will as
sumo $4,000, 900 of the Philippine debt
in consideration of a Quitclaim by Spain.
The American peace commissioners Will
be instructed to lay the Presidents deci-
sion before the Spanish commissioners at
Paris next Monday. This statement of
the administration programme is made on
the highest authority. 1t was given after
today's cabinet meeting, at which the
Philippine question was fully discussed.
The Presidents decision had been fore
Swallowed, but he had refrained carefully
from committing himself. Anxious to exc
cute the will of the people, he has been
studying the sentiment of the country for
months. When he went West he found
himself swept along by the full current
of expansion sentiment. Secretary Will
son ~laughingly said if the President had
gone to Denver instead of stopping at
Omaha he might have found the eXpan-
~sionists demanding the Canaries.
Personally the President hesitated to
thrust upon the nation the grave response
bilities attached to the government OF
the Philippines, but he has great faith
IN the ultimate Judgment of the common
people of the United States, and he bows
to their will. The decree has gone forth.
The stars and stripes will wave over an
island empire in the Eastern seas. OPP
pressed races numbering S,OOO,OOO per
sons will be freed and civilized. The ISL
ands number 1900 to 1000. They extend
north and south 1000 miles, east and
west 600 miles. Their area is 114,0OO
square miles. about as much as that Of
New York, Pennsylvania and Connect
cut combined.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
COPPINGER'S RETIREMENT.
Leaves Vacancy to be Filled by Some
Hero of the Late War.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 29.-Gen.
John j. Coppinger, the son-in-law Of Sec
rotary Blaine, and one of the six briga-
dier-generals Of the army, has been re-
tired on account of age and length of
service, leaving a vacancy in the regular
army, which will be used by the Presi-
dent to reward one of the heroes Of the
late war.
Gen. Coppinger came to America in
1861 from Italy, where he had been an
officer of the pope's ~bodyguard, and Sc
cured a commission as captain in the
Fourteenth infantry. In 1865 he was ap-
pointed colonel of the Fifteenth New
York cavalry. In 1866, at the time Of
the reorganization Of the army, he was
assigned to one of the companies of the
Twenty-third infantry, was promoted to
major in 1879. to lieutenant-cOlonel in
1888, to colonel of infantry in 1891, and
in 1895 was made a brigadier-general by
President Cleveland upon the recommen-
dation of Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop
Ireland and other prominent Catholics
throughout the country. Gen. COppinger
has a splendid record as a soldier, and,
although he has not been assigned to
active service during the recent war,
there has never been a scandal in the
camps that he has commanded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
IS A GOOD CAMP.
War Investigating Board Pays a Wis
it to Knoxville, Tenn.

knoxville, Tenn, Oct. 31.-The mem
bers Of the war investigating commission
started early today upon the investigation
Of the camp at this place with hope of
completing the entire work here so as to
enable them to start for Washington to-
night. They visited the general hospital,
and the Fourth Tennessee regiment in a
body, and then separated for the work in
other commands, Gen. McCook taking
the Second Ohio and Third North Caro-
lima. Gen. Wilson and Capt. Howell the
Sixth Ohio and First West Virginia, and
ex-Gov. Beaver and Woodbury. the Thir-
ty-tirst Michigan and Sixth Virginia.
The work in most cases was dispatched
rapidly, as it was made evident from the
beginning that there would be COMPARE
lively little to do, the camp being new
and well located. More time was spent
at the hospital han elsewhere. There
are go patients here. many of them ty-
phoid fever cases, in all stages of develop
ment or convalescence, but it is claimed
that the fever was imported.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
MOSQUITOES CAPTURE a Town.

The last few days lave furnished an
experience with mosquitoes in this Sec
ton seldom equaled and never surpassed.
The vicious insects have come in a cloud,
infesting every nook and corner and at
lacking every living thing from which a
drop of blood could be drawn. Men have
been forced to quit work, horses and
mules have had to be protected, dogs
had to be taken into dwelling houses and
poultry squawked during the night hours
as if prowling beasts had seized them.
All outdoor work is largely suspended,
and indoors the fumes of buring insect
powder Indicate the persistent defense
necessary to be made against the invad-
ing pests. The long months of immunity
are being made III to Us now, but it is.
hoped that this crop will be short lived
Cocoa (Fla.) News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
ASTOR is TRUE BLUE.
Served His Country Faithfully, but
Neglected to Draw His Pay.

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 29.-Lieut.-CoI. John
Jacob Astor OF Gen. Skaters army has
been honorably discharged, as there is
no longer any need of his services, says
w. E. Curtis, Washington correspondent
of the Record, but he has not taken the
trouble to draw his pay. Col. Astor is
entitled to compensation at the rate of
$50 a month from the 10th of May to the
25th Of October, a total of $1375, but has
shown no anxiety on this subject. AS he
pays taxes on $40, 900, 600 worth of real
estate in New York, however, and upon
$40, 600, 900 of personal property, he may
need it before the winter is over.
Everybody who had anything to do
with Col. Aston during the war speaks Of
his energy. ability, modesty and soldierly
conduct. The fact that he is one Of the
ence in the treatment he received from
his superiors nor in his conduct toward
his interiors in the service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
STATE TAX DECISION.
Supreme Court Rules that Foreign
Corporations Can be Made
to Paw.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 31.-The Unit
ed States Supreme court today an
nounced its decision sustaining the con-
s~titutionality of that feature Of the tax
laws Of New York which lays a tax
on foreign corporations doing business in
the state, according to the capital en-
ployed.
The case was instituted against James
y. Roberts, comptroller of the state of
New York, to test the law and to vacate
an assessment made on the capital Of q
large Western drug house having a
branch III New York city. The lower
court sustained the validity of the law.
and the Supreme court now affrms this
decision.
Judge Snlras IN announcing the courts
OPINION said the law was settled that a
state may impose such conditions for per
mlttlng a foreign corporation to do bust
ness within its limits as it may judge ex-
pedlent, and that it may make the grant
dependent upon the payment of a specific
license tax, or a sum proportional to the
amount or It's capital used within the
state. This was not, the court held, a
discrimination against the products Of
outside states.
Justice Harlan announced the dissent
OF himself and Justice Brown. He said
the former decisions of this court had
been uniform against state laws which ia
yored domestic firms, corporations or per
sons as against those from other states. If
each state set up 4 system of special
taxes on these outside bodies, then it would
III the aggregate amount to a sort Of pro-
tectlye tariff system, overcoming the free
dom OF trade between the states.
Chief Justice Fuller announced the
courts opinion affirming the judgment of
the Supreme court of Montana in the
case of the st. Louis Mining & Milling
company against the Montana Mining
company involving rights III mining
claims.
The case Of the knights Templar and
MaSOns' Life Indemnity company against
Z. h. Converse involved to some extent
that claus IN many insurance policies as
to the freedom of travel by the party in
Sured. Payment on an insurance policy
was resisted on the ground that death
had resulted while the insured was trav-
cling outside the limits allowed by the
policy. The court of appeals of the Sew
enth circuit decided in favor of the benefi-
ciary under the policy and the company
appealed to the circuit court for Il writ of
certiorari. The decision today denies the
application for a writ.
A rehearing was granted in the case of
the United States against Earl B. Coe,
involving certain ranch claims in Arizona.
The application for rehearing was based
III part upon the statement that Justice
Mchenna, while encouragement, had d.
rected the governments case through his
assistants and had later participated in
the hearing and determination of the case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
MORE INDIAN TROUBLE.
Band of Young Sioux Trying to
Force the Removal of
Agent CIapp.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 31.-Word has
reached the interior department Of trou-
BILE threatened by a band of young Sioux
on the Pine Ridge agency in South Da-
kota, who are reported to have started an
organized movement for the forcible re-
moval Of Indian Agent Clapp from the
reservation. Secretary Bliss, commenting
on the matter today, said that despite
the claim of the young braves who
threaten to take steps themselves unless
the secretary orders the change, there
was nothing on file at the department
that is adverse 10 Agent Clapp; that the
agent is an army officer who is executing
his duties satisfactorily, and the question
of removal or transfe is not to be enter
+ainoI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
YOUNG ALGER ALL RIGHT.
Capt. Lee, British Military Attache,
Pays Him a Compliment.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 29.-Capt. Lee,
the British military attache who was with
the army constantly from the time it was
organized at Tampa until after the peace
protocol was announced in Porto Rico,
says that Capt. Fred Alger, the son of the
secretary of war, impressed him more
than any other young man among the vol
unteers as a fine type of the soldier. He
speaks in high terms of several other sons
Of prominent fathers who served in Santi-
ago, but thinks that none of them surpass
the son of the secretary of war in eff
cheney. endurance and other qualities
which are essential to a successful military
man
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
PRESERVING ORDER IN CUBA
Suppression of Bu11fghts and Base
ball Games.

New York, Oct. 31.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says: Rear Admi-
raj Sampson did not attend the services
in the Independent church as he was adj
vertised to do. This fact has given a
great deal of satisfaction to Americans
here, who feared that his presence might
be used to give a semi-oficial Endorsement
to an anti-Catholic meeting.
The bullfight and baseball game adver-
tised for Sunday were vetoed by the civil
governor, the former owing to the alleged
fraudulent means used in advertising it
and the latter because the license to play
was not obtained. These are the official
reasons given, out the real reason was
probably to prevent trouble with the sol
diers and the fear Of a riot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
DR.. Thomas Popham,
Philadelphia:

Your Popham's Asthma Specific has
nearly cured me. l have been afflicted
with asthma since infancy, 60 years..
For two years previous to the use of your
medicine the disease had become perjodi-
cal, coming on every morning in severe
paroxysms. l used every asthma medi-
cine l heard of, without success. l had
become very weak and disheartened had
almost ~despaired Of receiving any benefit
from medicine; saw your medicine adver-
tised in the paper and sent for some imme-
diately; used it twice a day for one year.
and have had but one paroxysm for the
past six months. Yours truly,
adobe ELLIOTT,
Sheridan, Iowa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
STRIKE LEADERS H o
Nonunion Coal Miner Resents Alleged
Threats.

Washington Depot, Ind, Oct. 81
Richard Reibmeister and Lon Ragsdale,
coal strike leaders, have been shot by
Austin Kocher, a %nonunion miner. who
claims Ragsdale tried to hit him with a
brick and that Reibmeister threatened
TO strike him. Kocher fired five shots,
two of them taking effect in R~agsdale's
neck and one in Reibmeister's side. Rags
dale is seriously hurt. Kocher was ar
rested. 1t is feared the affair will cause
fresh trouble between the strikers and
uOnuniOn miners.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
Bread Question i'm Italy.

Rome, Oct. 31.-The Italian govern
ment, mindful of the experience last May
when q rise in the price of bread pro-
voked such formidable riots at Milan and
elsewhere, has 10 notion of letting the
bread question reach a crisis again. In
view of the sudden rise in the price of
bread, which is due to speculation in
wheat and flour, orders have been issued
by Gen. di San Mariana, minister Of
war, for the opening of public gain
stores in the districts where the price of
bread is highest. These stores will offer
grain to the public at cost price.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
CAPT. DAWSON'S FUNERAL.
Services Held at Camp Shipp and Re
mains Sent Home.

Especial. The military funeral of Capt.
Dawson took place yesterday, the entire
regiment taking part. The captains old
company, f, acted as special escort and
Maj. Birkhaeuser sounded taps at the
depot. The ceremony vas very impress
sive. In the afternoon funeral services
were conducted by Chaplain Jacobs at
regimental headquarters.
The following new cases of typhoid few
er have developed in the regiment: Lieut..
Irwin Lieghty. Co. X; George Munro. Co.
G; Andrew Hughes, Co. X; Charles O..
Berst, Co.. l; Henry Nelson, Co. B;
Marshall Burris, Co.. c.; Otto Schlifske,
Co. E; William Evans, Co. G..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
GEN. WORTH REWARDED.
San Juan Hero Promoted and Then
Retired.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 31.-The Pres
ident today appointed Col. w. S. Worth
of the Sixteenth infantry III the regular
service and a brigadier-general in the vol
unteer service TO be a brigadier-general
in the regular army, vice Coppinger. re-
tired. Gen. Worth was wounded at San
Juan and will be placed IN the retired
list Immediately.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
Landing Place at Havana.

Havana, Oct. 31.-The dispatch boats
Scorpion and Lantao have arrived here.
The Marinao beach landing place has
been definitely selected and work on the
landing stage has been under the direc-
ton of Capt. Crawford of the engineer
corps. The landing stage is being con-
structed for the Decentralization of the
American troops upon their arrival.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
COUNTESS NARROW ESCAPE.
Fair Evangelist Almost Drowned at
Detroit.

Detroit. Mich, Oct. 31.-Countess
Schimmelman of Denmark, who is max
ing a tour Of the lakes. doing evangelical
work, had q narrow escape from drown
ing last night. While crossing a plank
from her yacht to the dock, the plank
slipped, precipitating the countess into the
river. When finally rescued by her sons
efforts, she was unconscious. Today she
is confined to her room, but the attending
physician says she will recover. although
she is suffering severely from the shock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
Alleged Timber Scandals

Washington, D. c., Oct. 29.-Secretary
Bliss has been investigating the alleged
scandals in connection with the sale OF
timber lands Of the Chippewa Indians.
and wi. treat the subject in his forth
coming report to Congress. The charges,
upon investigation. arc shown to be ut.
terly without foundation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
Try Grain-O. TRY Grain-O,

Ask yonr Grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as we'll
as the adult. All who try it, like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown Of
Mocha or Java, bat it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. Il the price OF
coffee. 15c. II % cts. per package. Sold
by all grOcers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
Cleveland Shook Tn.

Cleveland. o., Oct. 29.-Thrce distinct
earthquake shocks were felt in this city
early today, each being about ten seconds
In length. The quake was not severe
enough to be noticed generally except in
tall buildings and on s~eismographs. The
trend Of the quakeS were in Il northerly
and southerly direction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
DRIFTED NEARLY A MONTH.
Hardships Suffered by Grew of the
Jennie T. Wiley.

Nassau, \. P, Oct. 31.-The schooner
Jennie +. Wiley, Capt. Bulger, which
sailed from Jacksonville on September y
for ct. Pierre, Martinique and Gonaivcs
and New York, encountered q hurricane
on October / during which she was dis
masted, her deck was blown off and she
was partly sunk. She drifted. however,
and stranded Gu October Is at Walkers
Cay. The vessel and cargo are a total
loss. The crew succeeded in reaching
shore and are ROW at this port.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
KAISER TURNS BACK.
European Political Troubles CurtaiIs
Holy Land Tour.

Jerusalem, Oct. 31.-The Emperor and
Empress of Germany are curtailing their
visit to the Holy Land. They have aban-
doned their trip to Jericho, owing to the
European complications, and it is also
believed they will not go to Syria.
Their majesties this morning attended
the conservation of the Church of the
Redeemer. The in which the
natives took a leading part, was a most
impressive one and was marked with the
greatest DOmp.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
When Man is a Nuisance.

If there is one thing more than another
that annoys careful housekeepers, it is to
have a man sit calmly reading his news
paper. or. worse yet, idle, while she is
sweeping, says Good Housekeeping. He
gets dusty. if nothing worse happens, and
then she has to brush his clothes. for that
kind Of man would never know lie was
dusty or think to brush himself. If he is
not amenable to reason or c~oaXing, then
one has 10 invent an excuse TO get him
out of the room.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
Miss Gordon a Bride.

Savannah, Ga, Oct. 31.-The social
event of the winter in Savannah was the
marriage at noon today of Miss Mabel
Gordon and Rowland Leigh of London.
Miss Gordon is the Youngest daughter Of
Gen. and Mrs. William w. Gordon. her
can commission. MI. Leigh is the Young
est son of Lord Leigh of Stoneleigh alb
hey, Warwickshire, and resides in Lon
don.