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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Hotel Fire at Ashland

Ashland, Wis, April Ii Special. IA
FIRE in the Athearn hotel this morning
caused considerable damage. very little
from the fire, however, but considerable
from the water. The building was flood
cd with water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
CHICAGO POTATO MARKET.

Really line Stock is more firmly held than
for some time past, but other than such
was slow of sale. There were large sup
Shippers were not taking hold very freely
III TACT they were rather backward The
weather has been little too cool for ped
quently they were paying some attention to
this market. Hebrons, 54@55c: Burbanks
60@62c: Rose, 52056c: Peerless. 54058c:
Kings, 52Q57c; mixed stock, 4J051c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
OUT On BAIL.
Mary Mills, Charged with Train-Wreck-
ing, Released from Jail.

Black River Falls, Wis, April 4.-[Spe-
clal MARY Mills, the alleged Wisconsin
Central train wrecker, who was con
fined in the Clark county jail pending her
trial was released on bail, and returned
10 her home in this city yesterday.
The trial is set for April %, and prom
Uses 10 be a spirited case. as the defense
will attempt to impeach number of the
states witnesses. Several witnesses from
this city will be called upon in an attempt
to show the unreliable character of the
testimony which the state will introduce.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Reached the KIopdiEa

Charles Zienier of this town, who went
to the Klondike a few weeks ago, has
written home. here that he has reached
the gold fields in safety. He is the only
person from this vicinity who has made
the journey and much interest is mani
tested in his future success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
HURT IN A RUNAWAY.
Mrs. Ruda1ph Grabowskey of Hart1and
Thrown from a Buggy.

Hartland, Wis, April Al Special. !
Mrs. Rudolph GraboWskey was seriously
injured in a runaway accident here yes
terday The horse became frightened and
kicked over the dashboard, striking her in
the face and cutting her arm from the
wrist to the elbow. After running short
distance the buggy was overturned and
the lady was thrown out, breaking her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
LOG DRIVES COMMENCE,
Large Crews of Men al Work on Streams
Around Oconto,

Oconto, Wis, April Special. THE
Peshtigo brook drive, which contains
100000 feet of logs is now under head
way with force of 100 men, divided
into four crews. Repairs are being made
in the Farm and Chute DAMS owned by
the Eldred estate, and improvements are
being made on the Sullivan dam by the
Oconto River Improvement company.
The main river drive will begin next
week
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06

A fund of $4,000 is being raised in
London for the establishment of memo
rial to Charles L. Dodgson c'Lewis Car
roll'), the author. The memorial is TO
take the form of an 'Alice in Wonder
land" cot at the Hospital for Sick Chill
dren.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
RHINELANDER GUARDS READY.
Tender Their Services 70 the State in
Case War is Declared.

Rhinelander, Wis, April q Special.
The Hhinelander Light Guards. a local
military organization formed here about a
year ago, numbering about thirty men,
have rendered their services to the state
through a message to Adjt.-Gen. Board
man, and hold themselves subject to the
call of Gov Scofield in the event of war
with Spain. Thomas T. Brennan is cap
tain of the company, and Theodore
Bruett, first sergeant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
THE TREASURY STATEMENT.
Balance On Hand shown to be $1,000
75345

Madison, Wis, April 1.-The monthly
statement of the condition of the state
treasury shows the balance on hand to
be $1,000, 1915. The statement is as
follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Again in Operation.

Marshfield. Wis, April Special. =
in operation again. 1t was shut down
short time on account OF the damage that
had been done by a freight car being
pushed into the factory, demolishing the
engine. The railroad people were prompt
in getting a new engine here for the
stove company aud placing it in position
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06

In the whole of Greece there are only
15.s newspapers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06

II. A Clifford and wife Of Edgerton.
who narrow escaped suffocation by coal
gas, have nearly recovered, though they
We're nearly so years of age
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06

Five ounces and a half of grapes are
required TO make one glass Of good wine.
Nails were used as coin in Scotland.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
JUDGE LYNCH AND COURTS.

Tho legislation lately enacted in many
States With view to preventing resort
to lynch law, has been subjected to a prac
teal trial In South Carolina and has beou
found wanting. The first case under the
South Carolina anti-lynchlng statute re-
suited in an acquittal OF the defendants Oh
technical grounds.
We are indebted to the Charleston News
ana Courier for the following information.
The case Of Isaac Brown, as administrator
OF the estate OF Lawrence brown, deceased
against orangehurg county was next taken
up lor lrlM. Ihis was against tho
county for the lyncblng Of Lawrence Brown
colored. during the first part Of the year lSg1
This case h especially worthy Of attention, ma
1t Is the first case brought under the act OF
1876, passed In conformity with the clause In
the new constitution providing for action
against county for damages for the bcueHt
OF mo hers-at-law of n deceased party In case
of lynChiug.
C. 7, Brunson testified that while magls-
trate IN the city he had issued a warrant for
tho deceased, and had him arrested. that he
had issued discharge for deceased few
days afterwards. upon the request of the
prosecutor in the case. The alleged lynehing
occurred on the night the deceased was re-
leased from ian.
Tho defense announced that they would ask
tho court to dismiss the case on the ground
that the act under which action was brought
only contemplated nm action for damages
ngainst n county IN cases where the party
lynehod has beeu taken from the custody OF
public officers by the iynchcrs
In delivering the opinion Judge Aldrlch said
that the question IN his mind w'is whether
the act nnd constitutional provision was 10
stop lynohng N general more than particu-
larly 10 stop the conniyance OF officers Of the
law In permitting lynching or not preventing
II, His construction that both sections
of the net should he taken together, and they
referred only to the lynching of prisoners or
persons in the hands OF the officers Of the
law. As tho testimony did not bear out facts
sufficient TO base verdict for tho plaintiff IN
the face OF the above ruling OF the court tho
jury was directed 10 ind for the defendant
What is the natural Inference from this
case? Simply that anti-lynchlng statutes
cnn be as easily cyaded ms any other crlm-
nal statutes. The dependence of society
Ia not ON these special enactments, but IN
the good faith and intelligence Of the judges
OF tria. courts. Here was q Judge who
failed to grasp the Legislative intent In
consequence the statute falls to the ground.
This Judge Will possibly so before his con-
stituents again and receive Endorsement
Not until the courts are bold enough ia
face any adverse public opinion and dc
their duty, regardless of consequences. can
we ever hope 10 see anti lynching laws OF
any other laws administered But not un
I'll the Judges of our courts are freed from
hope to find them independent How shall
we reform our Judiciary system Is the vital
question of the hour.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
- -. 80
A NATIONAL SCANDAL

Our democratic style Of government IN
al right in periods of peace When no
great emergency exists we can afford Ia
see appointments made and policies
adopted that are designed merely for the
benefit Of party. Partisansbip can be
tolerated in ordinary times, but to resort
70 1t when grim visagcd war is upon us is
= most reprehensible and dangerous
course.
II credible stories from Washington are
to be considered the present administration
u sacrifiring the best interests OF the Ma
ti0n to partisan or personal ends.
Appointments In the military service
ought TO be controlled by the special fit
ness Of the appointee. Technical train
Ing y necessary to get tho best results
tram the operations Of the army. Good
eedcers are the first requisite. Ii was
ahpNu IN the Russo Turkish war, partic.
szRaely, and 4 has been often demons trated,
thes NJ hest soldiers can accomplish lit-
~ vnlses VIII ofdcersd. And yet. IL
unS - washingtoa en- y d.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
NEEDED--A STRONG NAVY.

day or so ago ex-Secretary OF the Navy
Tracy was In Washington and expressed
the opinion that this country should inn
mediately build at east six oimored cruis-
ers, larger than the Brooklyn. The news
from Washington in yesterdays Post told
us that Representative Pearce of Missouri
had introduced bill authorizing the CON
structon of three large armored cruisers.
Tho conclusion is apparent that the les
sons OF the war, taught thus early are
beginning to have their beneficial effect
We are sure to so strengthen our naval arm
that we Will In the next three or four
years be able to cope with any antagonist.
save England. The close commercial and
other ties between England and America,
however, will prevent any wars in the flu
ture between the two great branches Of tho
Anglo Saxon race.
This bill Of the representative from Ms.
souri, ought to be passed at once but with
an amendment making the number of ar
mored cruisers ten instead OF three. Added
to our present naval strength. afloat and
authorized. ten more armored cruisers
would put us In position 10 fight any En-.
ropean power except Great Britain. Such
an accession TO our navy would place us In
me front rank OF naval powers and COM
mand that respect and excite that fear in
Others that are caused by the possession OF
sea-power.
We have lust begun to learn the A, d, Cs
OF the possession Of sea-power. We have
had an American captain who has contrib
uted to literature the most popular work
on Sea Power in History" but the book
has been sparingly read in the United
States while It has become a text book In
the public SCHOOLS Of many Of the European
countries.
- power means universal respect for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25

PENDED on, the administration Is ignoring
the necessity for placing only experienced
and competent men in the responsible
army positions and Is yielding TO the poll
ltical pressure for distribution OF the
spells to an extent that Is creating scan
dali Our special news from the National
capital In yesterdays paper gave us this
information.
The rush OF politicians to the White Houss
nad the war department Is developing INTO
the big scandal OF the war. Congress Is IN the
war for what II can get out OF II In the way
OF patronage. Senators and members o. the
house haunt the executive mansion snn ,he
tary Alger from tho time the cfheo opens I'M
III the close of busness Every senator anu
member is accompanied on his trips by SONS
aud relatives or by constituents VINO nave
relatives. seeking commissions or contracts,
IL ls practically Impossible for the president
or tho secretary OF war 10 trnnshel ieslti-
mate war business because Of the hungry
horde OF lawmakers who swoop down upon
them every day.
This is positively outrageous. War 10
serious matter. II Involves the ex-
penditure Of hundreds OF millions OF dol
lars. possibly the loss Of hundreds or
thousands OF lives, the prestige and the
future OF the country and, therefore, de-
mands broad National rather than a
narrow partisan, sectional, or political
treatment. II Is disgrace to the Nation
that favoritIsm In any form or from any
cause should be manifested in army or
navy appointments.
We are In the midst Of n war that Is
lust and that Is calculated to be of great
benefit to the United States II vigorously,
ntelligently and non partlsanly conduct
ed, but The Post can not refrain from
noting the narrow reckless. incompetent
management exhibited by the adminlstra-
tion. The best interests OF the Nation
and the commonest dictates Of wisdom are
being shamelessly dlsregarded. Politics
is to tho front In every move aud every
appointment. II the people do not strik-
lngly rebuke the powers that be" this
fall, then, Indeed have we become in
capable OF maintaining the atttaGtivene s
and vlrility OF democratic institutions
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
TWELVE PAGES
DIFFERENCES IN TIME.
TEXAS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

County achooi Superintendent James told
Post reporter Monday that but few coun-
ty schools In Harris county were now In
session; that the average school term this
year has been only six months, and that It
ought to 90 increased to eight months,
BY all means our school term ought to
be increased to eight months. \ county as
populous and as rich az llirris ought to be
able without State aid 10 maintain eight
months schools, and TO fail 70 20 80 Is a
reflection on the Intelligence and enterprise
Of gu, citizens.
Regard for public education ia an admir-
able gauge OF The degree OF progressiveness
of any community. The State OF Texas has
It's own big school fund from public lands
that gives II decided advantage over
ether Southern States In addition to this
fixed income Is the contribution pnnvally
from the Peabody fund, We ought under
such circumstances 10 nave the les. schools
In the South and the longest school term
Have we?
II we should tax ourselves rs Georgia
taxes her people, or as some OF the North
ern States tax their citizeas Tor public
school purposes. In addition to cur special
resources In the premises We could have
the best public school system In the unitod
States. 10 we enjoy any superiority over
others?
Our people have never been accused ia
the necessity OF improving our public
school facilities. The deaocrdtic AID ether
platforms have repeatedly sought to i'm.
press upon the public the drty OK the S ate
In the premises. Tut sim we fad school
terms less than six moaths.
II we deHre increased population VIC cen
secure 1t by improving our public school
facilities easier than Ivy any other steI
we can take. Our burden of tavaticn Is
lighter than that In other southern States
aud we could afford 10 speud much more
money for educational purposes than W,
now spend Every dollar so expended
would be an investment promising grea
returns.
Tho Post, therefore. would impress upor
Texens the necessity for loosening UP tn,
purse strings for educational purposes. Lei
W adopt more liberal policy and show
the finest public school system In tn,
6outh--the fact would be worth million.
to us.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25

d. Sayers for governor. T. j. Brown LOT
associate justice of the supreme court E.
d. Gavin fer associate justice court Oh
criminal appeals Tom Smith for attorney
general, Allison Mayfleld for member OF
the railroad commission W. S. Ro3son Tor
congress. j. V. Lea of Harris county FOR
criminal district attorney, II. Clay Pleas
ants for associate justice court of civil APP
peals, First district and Hon. r. W. Fin
ley for State comptroller.
3. In view of the fact that there has
been some misunderstanding as to the right
of the present executive committee to order
primary election for county officers at
the ensuing election. we recommend to the
executive committee that it action in so far
as 1t prescribed for the holding of pri-
mary elections in July next for the nom
nation of county officers and members Of
the legislature be restinded, and that the
executive committee be requested TO call
night primaries from $50 TO $50 p m.
at date to be fixed by them, at which
delegates will BE- elected to a county con-
vention which will nominate candidates for
the legislature.
Delegates to the judicial conventions We're
chosen and a full county executive COM
mttee announced. Before adiournng, res
olutions We're passed pralsing Chairman
Stubs for the manner in which he con-
Quoted the convention.
Colonel Walter Gresham and Weber also
| came in for share of praise. The utmost
harmony prevailed in each convention after
the bolt occurred.
State Senator John Linn was SORROW
ful spectator of the factonal fight Judge
Robson was present and mingled with both
sides.
The rump convention organized by elect
ing Foster Rose chairman and NJ. Royston
| secretary.
A call OF the wards and precincts was
had and they reported thirty-three and one
half votes present. They adopted resolu-
lions ndorsing Governor Culberson for
the United States senate, Sayers for gov
ernor, Cough for lieutenant governor, Mar
tin L. Groos for commissioner of the land
office. r. w. Finley for comptroller, Alli-
son Mayteld for the railroad commission,
Judge Gavin for associate justice OF the
court of criminal appeals and Judge Rob-
con for congress.
Joe b. Aguilo was elected chairman and
full county executive committee was
chosen.
The rump convention also elected fun
sets of delegates to the State and congress
sional conventions and to the judicial con-
vention for nominating associate justices
of the court Of civil appeals and district
attorney for Galveston and Harris counties
The Weber delegates to the State CON
vention were instructed to vote as unit
The other set OF delegates were not so
instructed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
Terrcm Was , syrn,,..

austin Texas May 24-McKinley's an.
po'n'meht OF Henry Terrell of San Antonio
10 me district attorneyship of the Western
district OF Texas has taken the breath AVA
from the push" in this peinbhorbo,,
s'aNemson's chances for the place were
never considered very good. bur NO o,s
w w. nave thought o, guessing Terrell Tor
ny, uno winner, as IL was generally understood
ed tne lerrtii family had been BLACKLIST :
uerr,n she earnest solicitation of Myron r.
supposed to be almost eonal - ~. is
cised by Mark Hanna. 'na' eNer-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25

Denton, Texas, May 23.-Further returns
from the primaries of Saturday. represent
ing 22 out of the 81 boxes in the county,
give Wynne a majority of 757, Cough 1860
Other pluralities or maiorities arc: Fin
ger 29S, Finley 1895. Wills $50 7. S. Smith
SCI, Kendall 1898. Bliss SS3 Mayfield G3f,
Tarlton 15l1- Tho county ticket elected is
as was sent to The Post Yesterday, except
that Pratt who was mentioned as being
i'll doubt, is elected district clerk, and
Keith, whose vote was also in doubt, is
elected asstssOr.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
Walker county Indorsements.

Huntsville, Texas, May 23.-At a meet
ing of the bar of Walker county the fol-
lowing Endorsements were made:
For Judge supreme court, Hon. Thomas
j. Brown of Grayson county.
For judge court criminal appeals, Hon.
B. II. Rice of Falls county.
For Judge court civil appeals, First dis
trict, Hon. T. S. Reese of Brazorib
county.
For attorney general, Hon. Thomas S.
Smith of Hill county.
For district attorney Twelfth judicial
district, Hon. E. A. Scott of Grimes
cnllntN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
~ "
Uncle Sam's Prize.


The drawings Of the greatest Havana
lottery that ever camo on Will soon take
place. The capital Irize being ihelargest
ever offered, being no less than the great
and luxursnt island OF Cuba itself. I'm.
like previous drawings. everything will be
conducted on the square, superintendent by
Uncle sam himself, who will turn the
wheel. There is only ono blank in this
time-B lanco--and that will be sent 10 the
queen regent shortly after the drawing
the ticket for the cani,al prize being held
by the struggling Cuban patriots
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
4 ROW EXPECTED.
Green Relieved to Re EntircIx no.
Snnpmine

Aes'in' TeSas' May 2i,--Loaal republican
politicians think Eddie Green was mis-.
taken when he recently stated in an inter
view that the coming meeting of his Stat.
executive committee would be peaceful ana
harmonious. Those who ought TO know nv.
peet quite the contrary. and the usual rc.
hands. e'''eu ny all
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25

Cuero, Texas May 2l..-Since the with
erawal of Crane and Jester a new align
meht has been going on. 1t is generally
conceded, however, that a majority OF the
supporters OF both these gentlemen will go
10 savers making this county virtually
assured for him. The primaries will nor m
held till late
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25

Goldthwaite, Texas, May 24.---The dem
ocratic executive committee has decided to
hold convention June IS to appoint dels-
gates to State and district conventions.
Precinct conventions are set for June a
Hon. John J. Cox is candidate for
representative from this the Ninety fourth
representative district.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
Race Between Morri. nm, c

A's'in' Texas, May 2i.--The status Of ,bs
lase LOT associate justice OF The cour, az
''''' appeals between Judge p. G. Morn.
aha Judge w, f. Coliard in ,b,s s,s,.,s.
W., W., BANKS having wi,hdrewn) is as fo,-
,,Ms Judge coilard has carried Milan an,
xo,n. ian counties, which gives him "a
W vU,ns Judge Norris has carried mra %, 90
"Amson' Hays. comai. Blanco and Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
Mr. Colquitt's Canvass.

Kaufman, Texas May 2i,-Hon. O. u
ooiquitt' democratic candidate for State
senator, spoke to a fair sized audience ~.
NJ III ooupt house here yesterday evening
fce'ry, this county yesterday. 'oN' at
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
Reportcd n killing.

Bassrop, Texas. Mey ei.--Mr. Henry
Bowen of Red Rock notified Sheriff pay,s
that he had killed a man this morning
sheriff Davis and Attorney Highsmjlh
have gone TO Red Rock to inyestlrats
Further particulars not yet obtainabie.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25

haiietsviiie. Texas, Nay 24.-Ths stone.
caters employed in construction Of
ne new courthouse, who ws,l ~,
on . strike last Thursday. yesterday a "a.
!us.ea their differences with the eon,rsc.
'o1s ana went to work again this morning
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
Tom Green County primaries

San Angelo. Texas, May 23.-The Tom
Green county executive committee, Hon.
j. w. Hill chairman, has called tho mi
mares TO meet on June is and the countv
convention on the 24th The State test
stands adopted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
The Bodies Reeoxcr.,

0uero, Texas, Mey 24-The ho,,os 90
the three girls who were drow,oa
hsaT concrete Saturday evening have
o s recovered. One of them had
has "a, was the saddest accidsnt that
all. '"0 ueep sympathy OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
Indorsing Judge peasants.

State of Texas, County of Orange.-be 1t
remembered that at a meeting of the bar OF
orange county, Texas, the 18th day of May,
1885, the following resolutions were adopt
ed, towit:
Where's, at the next ensuing election
there is to be elected an associate judge OF
the court of civil appeals First supreme jul
dicial district of the State of Texas, to sue
coed Hon. II. Clay Peasants. the present
incumbent, we, the members Of said bar
of Orange county, recognizing the eminent
ability, fairness and general competency
of Hen. II. Clay Peasants, do hereby I'M
reservedly indorse him and his administra-
ten in office and recommend that he be
chosen to succeed himself.
Done at Orange, this May Is. 1898.
j. A. Holland,
Chairman;
j. 7. Adams,
NJ. l.. Brooks,
G. A. Tedgle,
G. II. NmitS.
L. w. Link,
+. A. Chcatham,
V II. Stark,
John T. Hart
I S. w. Shalors