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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16
HIGH TITLES IN THE NAVY.

Chill and Denmark have a vice
admiral apiece.
Japan has one admiral and five
vice admirals.
Turkey has two admirals and
nine vice admirals.
France, which has our own re-
publican Jealousy of high rank, gets
along with 10 vice admirals.
Great Britain has eight admirals
of the fleet, six active and two
honorary; ten admirals and 20 vice
admirals.
Italy has one admiral and six vice
admirals. So does Spain, whose
navy we have been toying with.
Russia, whose naval strength we
are beginning to approach, has one
general admiral, l3 admirals and 28
vice admirals.
Until 1862 there was no higher
legal rank than captain in the
United States. In that year Far
ragut was made commodore and
then a rear admiral, On December
%, 1864, congress created the posi-
tion of vice admiral, and Farragut
was immediately appointed to fill it.
On July 25, 1866, for the first
time in our history, the grade of
admiral was established by law.
Farragut at once became our first
admiral On his death, in 1870, he
was succeeded by Vice Admiral
David Porter, and on the latter's
death, while on a retired list, in
1891, the title lapsed. The rank of
vice admiral expired in 1890 with
the death of Stephen Rowan.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16

taken internally.
Swift's Specific Is. S, s. is the
right remedy for Catarrh. 1t
cures the most obstinate cases by
going direct to the cause of the
trouble-the blood-and forcing
out the disease. Those who have
met with so much disappointment
from local treatment should throw
aside their sprays, washes and in
haling mixtures and take S. S. S.
A cure will result. Send for free
books. Address Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16

The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16

The Chicago Inter-Ocean tells of
the wonderful things that civilian
Mckinley has done under Gods
providence" The New York Even
ing Post remarks: ''Ah, William,
you've gut to git up airly eff you
want to take in Cod
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16
Notice of Annual Meeting.

The regular annual meeting OF
the stockholders and the Directors
of the TexArkana Ice Co., will be
held at the Office of the company,
on SATURDAY, November II, 1898,
for the purpose of electing Board
of Directors for the ensuing year,
and to transact such other business
as may come before them. Some
questions of improvements will be
presented to the meeting, relative
to better facilities for cold storage,
and provision for increased amount
of storage for ice. Respectfully,
f. M. POLHAMIUs,
Secretary.
Texarkana, Arkansas, October II,
1898. 10 1880.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16

France, which has our own re-
publican Jealousy of high rank, gets
along with 10 vice admirals.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16

Babcock's estimates are near
enough for all practical purposes.
The Reed congress receives an en-
core, although not very enthusi-
astic one.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16
Get a Start
On Catarrh

Those who get a start on the dis
ease before the cold and disagree
able weather aggravates it, will
find a cure less difficult, Catarrh
increases in severity year by year,
and becomes one of the most OBJ
stinate and deep-seated troubles.
But it is equally important that
the right remedy be given. All
local applications of sprays,
washes, inhalations, ETC., can
never cure Catarrh, for they do
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16

Italy has one admiral and six vice
admirals. So does Spain, whose
navy we have been toying with.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16

Great Britain has eight admirals
of the fleet, six active and two
honorary; ten admirals and 20 vice
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-11-16

Cure Scrofula promptly and per.
manently by a thorough course of
Hoods Sarsparilla. All forms of
this painful disease yield to the blood
purify power of this great medicine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28

Attempt Made to Loot the FRS
National Bank at Fond
du Lac

Fond du Lac. Wis, Dee. 22-[Spe
cial. An attempt was made by robbers
at 1870 o'clock last evening to enter the
First National bank building and but for
the presence of mind Of Warren Chilcote
the crooks might have succeeded. Chill
cote occupies a room on the second floor
IN the building and came in early. For
getting something he started for the
street and had arrived ct the lower flight
of stairs when he saw two men, wearing
masks, endeavoring to force the rear
door. He turned and was on the point Of
going back to his room when one Of the
robbers saw him and fired. The bal
passed through his derby, about a hall
an inch from his head. Chilcote did not
stop, but FASTENED to his room, and Sc
curing a revolver fired two shots to alarm
the police. The robbers became alarmed
and skipped. Half an hour later the po
lice were called to the lower town by n
telephone message that a hack-driver and
two men had been held up. This was
the case, but the inmates of the vehicle
put up d hard fight and drove the men
away. A suspect is under arrest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
THE UNIVERSITIES GROWTH
Increase in Number of Students
Greater than in Four Years.
THE NEW INSTRUCTORS
Statement Showing Expenses Only
Slightly in Excess of Gross
Receipts.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 22.-Some inter
esting information concerning the growth
of the University of Wisconsin during
the past decade, together with the cost of
its maintenance. etc, is given in the
Forthcoming report Of the regents of the
institution. 1t shows that the total num-
Der Of students in the college year $3.50
was I'D, while the total attendance of
the present year is 1867. The increase in
the number of professors, instructors,
etc, is in about the same proportion, be-
ing from 80 ten years ago to 125 the
present year. These are classified as fol-
lows: Professors, 80: associate profess
sors, ,; assistant professors, "A; instruct
ors, 26; assistants, II; and fellows, TO-
The increase in the number of students
during the past four years, from 1879 to
1867, has been greater than the increase
during any other four years in the his
tory Of the university The increase in
the teaching force has been chiefly in
the ranks of assistant professors and III
structors, the increase in actual profess
sors during these ten years being only
from 35 to 49,
The financial statement shows the total
expenses of the institution for the past
year TO have been S449, 330.16, while the
aggregate receipts were $447 1896. The
disbursements were for the following Dur-
poses:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
INDIANS INCREASING.
Facts Ascertained by
the Govern ment Paymaster at
Oneida Reservation.

Oneida, Wis, Dec Special. ID.
II. George, the United States Indian
agent at Keshena. accompanied by J. E.
LOTUS, J. H Tourtillot and A. Bishop,
clerks, arrived here yesterday and today
began paying the government annuity to
the members of the tribe. The latter are
increasing rather than diminishing. Two
years ago the total number of Indians on
the reservation, entitled to an annuity
was 1885: six years ago, about 1900, and
today there are exactly 1000. This in
crease is, in part, ascribed to the better
sanitary conditions on the reservation and
with the growth Of the farms and CORE
spending clearing of swamp and other
lands, the better mode Of living. Since
Supt. Pierce became the sub-agent az this
place. the gradual change and betterment
in the condition and general welfare Of
his charges has been noticeable. Their
health has been looked after By Surgeon
Graham who came here frcm a Southern
post.
At the inspection yesterday b. Agent
George things were found in good shape.
Particular attention was paid TO the light
ing system. a report on it here as we'll as
1T all the other Indian agencies in the
country having been called for by the de-
partment. At Keshena a gasoline plant
is now in use.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
STRIKER rs ARRESTED.
enc OF tie Brass Workers at Keno
si?a Held for Illuminating
Work n7en.

1Aenosha, Wis, Dec 23-Twe.ve Dol,
i>,aers and buffers stopped work at the
Badger Brass factory, leaving those de-
partments empty. According to the
statement of one Of the men he was Civ
en- Il task ut pieceWork rates so low as 10
cause him to leave it. He was told that
il he did not wish to do the work he
could leave, which he did Another man
was ordered to the work but he also re-
fused it at the rate and was told he
could so. Then the whole department
went out
TIE state board of arbitration and the
strikers held a conference last evening
with Superintendent Williams and Presi-
dent Frost, but reached 10 definite result
A striker named Pinder was arrested this
morning on charge Of intimidating work
men. On appearance before Justice
Slater his case was continued for a week
and he was released after furnishing bail.
Ihe strikers say that the report of Super
intendent Williams that the strikers could
receive on an average $3.50 to S270 per
day for their work is untrue.
The situation in the Sieg factory strike
remains unchanged, but both sides seem
hopeful Of 4 settlement soon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
DEFEATS CONTESTANTS.
Decision in the SomnerVail Case at
Fond du Lac Against
Plaintiffs.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec. pa Special
Judge ellison handed down a decision
today holding that the will of Margaret
SomJ1ervai should stand and recommend
ed that it be allowed for probate VII
liam McDermOtt. her confidential adviser,
was named as beneficiary, and the con-
testants We're the heirs-at-law, ten i'll
number. The estate is valued at between
$1,000 and $4,000. Notice Cf appeal
was Immediately flied and a stay of pro
ceedings for ninety days was granted.
At meeting last evening of Il number
OF citizens, branch of the Wisconsin
Humane society was organized and Otti
GERS elected for the ensuing year. For
some time humane agent has been do
ing work in this city, but he has not been
given any financial support and this move
IS to lend him assistance. The officers
OF the society elected last evening are:
President. DR.. @. V. Mears; vice-presi
dent, Mrs. David BabcOck; secretary,
Miss Susie Pinkham; treasurer, Warren
4. Meiklejohn.
Thomas Kingston and Thomas Dixon
have been held to the next term OF the
circuit court without bonds, on the charge
of having murdered Officer William Prins-
low on the evening of November Is. Ihe
examination was full Of sensational fea
lures yesterday, none of which proved OF
more interest than the facts which came
out, showing that Aid. Schaefer of this
city, the man who had Officer Prinslow $
salary continued until May and had Il bill
passed in the council allowing the funeral
expenses, was employing Attorney Finch
TO defend the defendants. Casey" Stan
ton, who has been absent for sometime
and is believed to be party who knows
more about the crime than he is willing
to tell, was found late yesterday after
noon and subpoenaed as 9 witness. lie
denied that he had ever had anything to
do with Schaefer or given him $40 to re-
tain Finch.
About 8 O'clock last evening the patrol
was called to the corner of Main and
Eleventh streets by telephone message
that a man had been held up and robbed.
The man was questioned by the officers
and stated that two men held him up and
took his pocketbook. containing $40. A
thorough investigation was made, but
nothing could be learned, the man being
unable to give any description to work
on People across the way say they
heard no cries for help, although the al
legged victim claims he cried out several
times. The police worked on the affair a
greater portion of the night. Two detec-
tives who were in the city last evening
are OF the opinion that the whole thing
was a hoax
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
FOUND DEAD In BED.
x-Congres5man /. G. Sloan Sud-
denly Expires of Apopiexy
at GAINESVILLE,

GAINESVILLE. Wis, Dec. 24.--L Special l.
[. G. Sloan died here this morning Of apo
plexy, his lifeless body being found III
bed. He was Il noted lawyer and
for many years dean at the Wisconsin
university. He was elected to Congress
from Wisconsin during President Lin
coins term and was once assistant state
attorney. general. He was born in New
York state and leaves a widow and three
sons.
Ithamah C. Sloan was born in Morris
vile, Madison county, \. Y, and early
in life began the study Of law. He soon
entered into 4 partnership with Timothy
Jenkins, a distinguished Oneida county
On. " lawyer. In 1854 he came to Wis
consin and located at GAINESVILLE, where
he continued his law practice, soon after
being elected as district attorney for
Rock county. In 1860 he was elected on
the Republican ticket to Congress and
served there until 1864. During his serv-
ice in the House of Representatives he
was a member of the committee on pub
lie lands, on claims and on the expenses
of the war department, which was of first
Importance during the period of the War
of the rebellion. The career of Mr.
Sloan while in Congress was alike hon
orable and useful and he came out of
public life in Washington with Il splendid
record. His longer continuing in Congress
was probably precluded by the ironclad
rule which hGd established itself in bis dis
trict that representative should not
serve longer than two terms. Returning
to his law practice at GAINESVILLE, he con-
tinued with remarkable success until
1873, when he removed to Madison and
became assistant encouragement. While
acting in this capacity and afterward he
was engaged IN prosecuting the granger
laws in behalf Of the state against the
railroads violating the law in Wisconsin.
which resulted in q complete triumph for
the state. For many years Mr.. Sloane
practiced law at Madison after his exit
from the office Of the Acknowledgement
and was accounted one of the most emf
ncnt lawyers III the state at that time.
He was a profound thinker and his repu-
tation was high and well founded. He
was a close student and had a remark
ably clear insight into difficult problems
and the happy faculty of presenting them
as clearly at the bar. Later Mr.. Sloan
became 2 dean in the law department of
The University Of Wisconsin, and many
Wisconsin lawyers acquired their legal
learning under his guidance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
TO FIGHT "OLEO" LAWS.
Chicago manufacturers Backing the
Butterine Contest at Racine.

Racine, Wis, Dee. Estate Food and
Dairy Commissioners II. c. Adams of
Madison and his assistant, \. j. Field,
were in the city yesterday for the purpose
of looking after the cases against Christ
and Peter Slot and Patrick Nevins,
charged with selling coiored butterine.
The cases We're dismissed in the municipal
court fer the reason that the court has no
jurisdiction. so the merchants were again
arrested and taken before a justice of the
peace and an adjournment taken TO Janu-
airy ). Mr.. Adams says he expects Il
bitter fight, for the reason that the butter
inc men Of Chicago are back of the mer
chants in testing the case. 1t is claimed
the law governing the sale of butterine
has been declared unconstitutional i'll Ohio,
and it is the desire of the Chcagoans, who
sell large quantities Of butterine III Wis
cousin. TO knock out the law.
Before leaving, Mr.. Adams said there
have been indications for some time that
the Chicago manufacturers were preparing
to take the law into the courts with a view
of having it declared void.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
CONGRESS.


senate.
Inc feature Of the session of the Senate
~ toc -oth was ali ts,llress by Senator Tel
ief IN l~yof OF territorial expension 1t
was agreed to- have u holiday recess from De-
temper - until january l. It WAS ordered
that "Wednesday, February % Wn.hinrton's
Farewell address be read f, the Senafc nv
NJ: Wo5cott. a bill to authorize Gen. Bates,
HHit leu GATES army, to accept the decoration
VI TAG Legion Of Honor from France was
passed. 'No
At the opening Of the session of the Sen.
que on The 2lSt Mr.. CUllom 1llD reported
IaVorably from the committee on foreigl;
fel IONS nc phi 20 provide government
LOT the hawaiian Islands. Mr.. Daniel (Va.)
c}lteI rom the calendar The resolution Of
NJ Proctor (Ft) providing for committee
Vi senators To visit Cuba ana Porto Rico.
WIN view to ascertaining the conditions
on those islands and reporting their obseTva-
tions 70 the Senate as 4 guide for It's &C
Ton: me vote on Mr. Daniels motion dis
closed the absence Of a quorum, it being
ayes ., noes so The motion was defeated
AZ Lao p. IN: the Senate adjourned anti
January i, 1859.
Somewhat unexpectedly tho House On the
ZOth nnally disposed of the agricultural APP
preparation bill. An anti-expansion speech
by Mr.. Williams CIiss.), occupying an hour,
ard ard two hours later the bill was passed
The House agreed to the Senate amend
ments to the bill, making appropriat lions
to supply deficiencies In the expenditures
for the military aud naval establishments
and it now goes TO the President In con-
nection with this BILL the House heard!
eulogies upon the services of Gov Sayers
Of Texas, for ten years member Of the
committee on appropriations, who will 5000
retire from Congress 10 enter upon his
duties as governor and ordered a minute
adopted by the committee printed in the
record.
There were less than fifty members OF
the floor of the House on the Dist Imme-
diately after the reading Of the journal.
Mr.. Henderson tRep., la from the com
mittee on rules, reported back favorably the
Bailey resolution directing the Judiciary
committee TO Investigate and report on the
question as to whether the members of the
House, who had accepted commissions in
the army during the late war had by so
doing vacated their seats iii the House He
asked for immediate consideration and the
resolution was adopted without division
Mr.. Wheeler Dom, Ala), Mr.. Colson Rep.,
Ky;), Mr.. Robbins rep. Pa and Mr. Camp
bell Dem, I'D are the members of the
House who volunteered for the Spanish
American war None OF them were present
when the investigation was ordered. The
spirit of Christmas seemed to pervade the
members and number OF small claim bills
were passed by unanimous consent. At :O5
the House adjourned under the joint resolu-
ton until noon January 4, 1899.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
RIPON'S NEW LIBRARY,
Plans Complete and Contracts Ready
for Signature.

Ripon, Wis, Dec 22-[SpeciaI. Ali
that remains to make the Ripon public
library a fact is the signatures of city
and the ladies' library association to the
contracts, and this will be done III a day
or two. The contract as drawn provides
for lease Of the library and appurte-
nances for twenty-five years at an annual
rental of 81. If the agreement shall not
have been revoked for breach of contract
by that time absolute title shall pass to
the city. The citys agreement is to
The ladies'; associati o shah he nart t'i0D
Mayor Schallern has appointed the fol-
lowing library board: Prof. 4. W. Tres
sler, H. J. Faustman, L. Z. Nohl, S. NJ.
Pedrick, W. S. CroWther. A. J. Scbloerb
and Mines. I. S. Chittenden, II. P.
Cody AID Fl. c. Eversz. This, board
chose officers as follows: President, w.
S. Crowther; vice-president. Mrs. FL. 2.
Cody: secretary, s. NJ Pedrick.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
RAN FOR DEAR LIFE.
Marinette Man Has an Exciting
Experience with a Lynx
in the Woods.

Marinette, Wis. Dee. 23.-Patrick
O'ConnoT. ira yelling scaler for the Mari
netta Lumber company, had thrilling
experience in the woods northwest of
Wausaukee and one that he is not anx-
ious to repeat. He was chased by a
lynx or catamount. which followed him
for three miles until he took refuge in a
homesteader's cabin. His flight was an
exciting one, and he only kept the savage
beast away by burning pieces OF paper
and as a last resort burning his handker-
chief and pieces of clothing which he
could tear off his person while running
lie arrived in a completely -eNha listed
condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE.
Anton Podravsky of Manitowoc Be
comes Despondent.

Manitowoc, Wis, Dec. 23.-[Special.l-
Anton Podravsky committed suicide at
the home of his parents, in the town of
Kossuth, by shooting himself with re-
volvcr which he had recently purchased
III this city Shortly after dinner yester-
day he went to his room and his mother,
who was home alone, heard shot. She
FASTENED to his room and found that he
had shot himself through the heart. The
decease was 24 years old and until re-
Gently worked for A. Witt, harness
maker Of this city. He was obliged 10
give up his position on account of failing
health. He was subject to epilcptic fits
and had spent much money for medical
treatment which did him no good. This
made him Respondent and he repeatedly
made threats OF committing suicide.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
TWO TRAINS COLLIDE.
An Extra Freight Smashos Into a
Milwaukee Passenger Train
at BelOit.

Beloit. Wis, Dee. 22.-[Special. An
extra freight Il ain going west and Il pas
senger train going east collided with con-
sidera bile force in the yards of the Chi
cago. Milwaukee < ST. Paul road about
6 o'clock last evening. The freight should
have waited at Beloit Junction for the
passenger to pass. Both engines were
damaged and the tender of the freight
engine was forced back into the car be-
hind it. Engineer Crowley Of the freight
engine jumped out of the cab window
and it was thought when he was lifted
from the ground that he was badly hurt,
but his injuries are slight. The accident
the time and the presence of the pasSen-
GER TRIM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
SUPREME COURT ADJOURNS.
Last Case Argued that Of Emery and
Lord VS. State.

Madison, Wis, Dee. 22-[Special. /
The Supreme court today finished the
hearing of arguments on the present as
signment and adjourned to January 10.
The last case argued was that of Charles
II. Emery and William Lord against the
state, being an effort to obtain q new trial
on allegations of error in the trial in the
court below, wher they were convicted of
the killing of Peter Houston at Grand
Rapids. One of the principal allegations
Of the error is that the attorney general
participated in the trial at which they
were convicted.
The following cases were argued yes
terday:
Boltz, respondent, VS.. town of Sullivan.
appellant-Argued by Harlow Pease for APP
peilant and by 1. B. Kirkland for respond
ent.
Merriman ct al, respondents, VS. McCor-
mick Harvesting company, appellant
Argued by w. G. Quarles for appellant and
by w n. Rogers for respondent.
Werlich. respondent, VS.. Dodge ct al, ap-
pellarts-Argued by A. S. Douglass for ap-
peants and by NJ G. Jeffris for respond
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
ASKS FOR A DIVORCE.
Nife Of a Former Prominent Csh-
kOSh Man Wants Marital
Bond Annuiled.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec % Special.]-
Divorce proceedings have been com
menced III circuit court by Anna Foster
Hellig against Frank Heilig. formerly the
paying teller at the National bank. Mrs.
Heillg is daughter of Carlton Foster.
wealthy millman of this city. Heilig was
implicated in proceedings brought by
Mrs. Munger in the federal court in Mil
Waukec against the National bank of
Oshkosh. She sued and recovered Sill
OOO. which were placed in Hcilig's hands
for investment while teller Helig is
now living in Mexico.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-12-28
Soldiers Home on Furlough.

La Crosse Wis. Dee. 24-[SpeciaL J
Ralph Woods and j. A. Jarvis of the
regular army hospital service, have re-
turned from Ponce, Porto Rico. Went
out as members of Co. VI. Third Wiscon-
sin regiment, and were afterwards trans
ferred f, the regular army. They are
home on furloughs and will endeayor to
secure a discharge from service.
Peter White of Milwaukee, i member
of the Fourth Wisconsin, arrived here
from Admission. Ala, to spend his holiday
furlough with his uncle, Rev. Dean
White of st. Mary's parish.