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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
THE GREENLAEDER'S BOAT.
The Eskimo Kaiak is a Most Difficult
Craft to Handle.

Craft to Handle.
There is no craft so difficult to handle
as the Eskimo ''kaiak." The only boat
familiar to US which in any way resem-
bles it is the racing shell, but if a crack
oarsman of one Of our crack colleges were
tied in kaiak and told to shift for him
self, even in smooth water, he would have
hard time of it.
The "kaiak" has been evolved through
hundreds of years Of necessity. Without
it the Greenland Eskimos, at least would
not be able to provide their daily
bread, or, more properly speaking, their
daily blubber.
1t is singular that all the materials used
in the construction of the kaiak come from
the sea; driftwoOd for the frame, seal
skin for the covering, thorns for the har-
pooh and dart, ivory and bone for bow,
stern and keel, and for the various imple-
ments. The women prepare the skin COW
ering and stretch it over the frame untE
it is as tight and firm as the head of
drum; on such occasions there is great
excitement in the community; a regular
''kaiak bee'' is held; even refreshments
are not lacking, for the owner Of the
''kaiak'' treats to coffee all around when
the work is satisfactorily done.
The completed boat is triumph Of in
genuity and skill It is about eighteen
feet long, sharply pointed at each end.
Its greatest depth is six inches and its
width about eighteen. It is entirely Gov
cred save for the little round hole into
which the owner slips, pushing MS feet,
underneath the skin deck in front.
This hole is fitted to the person for
whom the boat is designed, and his thighs
completely fill it up. When he is seated
in it and his waterproof jacket is tied Sc
curely round the edge, he is able to defy
the waves which dash over him Or the
rain which beats upon him. The SIX
thong loops arranged on the deck IN front
and the three or four behind hold lis i'm
plements-bird darts, lances, knives, and,
most important of ALL his harpOOn. A lit
tie stand is arranged directly in front Of
him, upon which is coiled the harpoon
line, and behind him on the "kaiak' is
the harpoon bladder, which is attached,
inflated ready for use, to the line.
The most expert are apt sometimes 70,
be overturned; it may be by the attack Of
walrus or even a seal, by careless
movement or an unexpectedly large wave
If he does not right himself at once he is
inevitably drowned unless a comrade
comes to his assistance. The usual meth
cd of turning the "kaiak" upright again
is by using the paddle as lever, holding
it along the side of the boat, pointing It
toward the bow, then sweeping through
the water, but those who are thoroughly
proficient are able to do it by means Of
their throwing stick, their arm or even
their hand-PhiladeIph Inquirer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
AN HONORABLE PEACE.
London Times Comments on the
Santiago Surrerder-Send-
ing Troops Home.

London, July 1S-The Times this morn
ing. in the course of its weekly review,
says: THE Santiago negotiations are hon
orable to both combatants, and their sue
cess was probably due to the wise and
StatesmanEke concession at Washington
to send the Spanish garrison homo. The
prospects Of reganing their native land IS
naturally grateful to the wearied, troops,
and this stroke of policy will probably have
4 great effect on the garrison at Havana.
There is not the slightest doubt that
troops possessed of such great fighting ca
pacity as the Americans have shown could
have at any time stOrmed Santiago. Hap
PLY. useless sacrifice of life has been
averted. The direct gain to the United
States from the equalization Is small but
the indirect results are important in the
growth Of mutual respect between the two
nations and the lesson to the Madrid gov
crEment that II may now abandon a hope
less attitude without loss of military hon
ors. The whole Santiago campaign con-
fGlns strictly to the experience Of the
past. The American navy has displayed
conspicuous ability. Torpedoes have played
less important part than was antici-
p2ted, and it may be hoped that over
water discharges on board cruisers will
now be abandoned. if. indeed. these crafts
may not be exempted from the incubus Of
the torpedo.
judging ITOn the AllleTlcdl experiment
at Santiago the prospect of bOmbardment
from invisible naval stations over cliffs
will rot be very alarming in future war
fare.
THE problem at Manila resembles that
just solved at Santiago, except that the
military conditions are more favorable TO
the Americans Whatever may be the Ill
terror designs of the Germans. these are
not likely to be furthered by incidents like
the Irene affair, which might easily have
led to serious consequences but for Ad
miral Dewey's tact and moderation. The
hurricane season in the Philippines is now
fast approaching. and after the experience
at Samoa q reluctance to keep a large
number of vessels confined in the waters
of Manila bay may proba bly, be expected"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20

prevent the Americans from seeing the
damage done by the bombardment
Commodore Schley then said he was
determined to have Il glimpse at Santiago
city and the launch was headed along the
west side of the channel, going slowly and
sticking to the shallow water lest some
contact mine put an end, as the commo-
dore remarked, ito out quiet pleasure
party"
Skirting the broad, lake-like spot in the
harbor, where the Spanish fleet, destroyed
two weeks ago today, used to lie during
the commandments and noting the bril-
iantly-painted buoys which marked the
shadows, Punta Gorda was rounded, and
distant about two miles the city of San
tlagO sh0ne out. the cathedral being eSpe-
cially well defined, and the masts and
tunnels of not a few vessels showing at
the wharves. AT that distance Santiago
dld not show any traces Of the destruc-
ton wrought by the 1O1 out Of JOG S-inch
shells fired on the city last Monday.
Mines Are Exploded.
Returning to the Brooklyn. Commodore
Schley, accompanied by his staff, entered
the harbOr this evening, soon after the
mines were exploded.
Capt. Cook of the Brooklyn is authority
for the statement that the former Spanish
flagship, The lnfanta Maria Teresa, has
1Oated off the reef on which she stranded
and that her heavy armament is practical
ly uninjured. The captain also says this
cruiser will almost surely be saved and
form an addition to the United States, Il
trophy of the glorious July the third.
The CristObal Colon may also be saved
though a good deal depends upon the
weather, which is very uncertain at this
time Of the year. A heavy storm might
drive the cruiser so high on the coral reef
that it would be impossible to float her.
Many Of the naval men are outspoken in
their criticism of the treatment of the
Colon Immediately after her surrender
They believe the ship could have been
saved when she slipped back from the reef
into deep water, had divers, carpenters
and machinists with a competent prize
crew been sent on board of her.
The crew of the Brooklyn regarded the
Nizcaya as their particular enemy. since
the time when they were both present at
Queen Victoria's jubilee display, when
there was much comment abroad on what
q good fight might be expected between
the two ships if they ever met.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
LAST CABLE FOUND.
One from Santiago Accidentally
Discovered After the City
Had Fallen.

Off Santiago de Cuba, July IA (via
Playa del Este, July 15.-Delayed in
transmission).- 1.-THE last cable from San
tiago de Cuba was caught this afternoon
by the anchor of the Massachusetts, near
Aguadores, just as the surrender of San
tiago was announced. The finding Of the
cable was accidental. It has been decid-
ed to buoy the cable for future use and
not to cut it.
Playa del Este, July 15.-Oelayed in
transmission).-The signal service cable
boat completed the laying of the cable
today between Baiquiri and Guantanamo
bay. The French cable between Guam
tanamo bay and Santiago de Cuba will be
at once reconnected and turned over to
the company, The government will use
its own cable for business between these
two nnintS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
WISCONSIN Patents.

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, 59 and SO
Loan and Trust building. Milwaukee,
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Handbook free:
E. G. Bower, Milwaukee, cell case; S..
Broichgans. Milwaukee, assgr., gas appa-
ratus; n. T. Garfield, Lynxville, bobsled; ].
Chase, Omro, pneumatic tire cover; G..
johnson. assgr, Milwaukee, vapOr burner >
F. H Manning and J. z. Buchet, Oshkosh,
car cuspidor; Badger Brass Mfg. Co.: Ke-
nosha, acetylene gas lamps Grade mark.
Fond Mother-"You shouldn't say has
wind the clock dearest. You should say
has wound it.
Observation-Disclosures, would papa have
been so funny yesterday if those other
men hadn't wined him?''-Jewelers'
Weekly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
Cows with EARRINGS.

A cow is the last creature one would
expect to see with earrings, yet every
cow in Belgium must wear them now
The Encouragement of agriculture has
ISSUED a regulation that all animals of
the bovine species are to wear earrings
KS soon as they have attained the age of
three months. Breeders are obliged to
keep an exact account of the animals
raised by them, and the ring. on which
is engraved the number, is fastened in
the animals ear to prevent the substitu-
ton of one animal for another.-Philadel-
Dhia Inquirer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
Use Of Black Birch.

Owing to the scarcity of both black
walnut and cherry, says the Woodwork
of each. Black birch is much the same
color as cherry, and is as easy to work
as either cherry or walnut, and is as
suitable for nearly all the purposes that
those woods are used for. When prop
erly stained, it is nearly impossible to
distinguish it from either walnut or cher
ry. 1t is susceptible to high and beau
tiful polish. is considered as good as many
of the best furniture woods, and is now
largely used by the leading furniture
rannIfa ctnrsrc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
A Water Steamer.

Philadelphia, Pa, July 16-The British
tank steamer Lucilene now at this port.
has been bought by the government to
carry water to Cuba and elsewhere. The
price paid is said to be 100000. The
Luciene was launched five years ago at
Stockton, England, aud is built of iron
and steel. She can carry 100000 gal
Ions of water
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
Big Cut in Wages,

Cleveland. o., July 16.-The American
Steel and Wire company, which controls
fourteen Of the largest wire and rod mills
in the country, including three in this
city, has posted notices in the American
mill here notifying the fine-wire drawers
of a reduction of 80 1-3 per cent III
wages This is in addition to the cut an
nounced by the trust when it took charge
Of the mills several months ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
Tacoma a Great Port.

Tacoma, Wash, July 1S-The Tacoma
chamber of commerce has just completed
the compilation from customnouse returns
of a table showing the business of the
Puget Sound collection district for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1898. The Ia
BILE shows a gain of 700 per cent. in vol
ume of foreign business since 1893, and
gives Tacoma first rank among the ship
ping ports of the district, her proportion
being 51.16 per cent. of the total.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
TO SEIZE CAROLINES.
Believed that the Monterey will
Stop Long Enough to Hoist
Stars and Stripes.

San Francisco, Cal, July 16.-Advices
from Honolulu indicate that the coast
defense vessel Monterey will take posses
sion of the Caroline islands before reach
ing Manila While in Honolulu harbor,
Commander Lentze of the Monterey bor-
rowed charts Of the Carolines from Capt.
Bray of the missionary bark Morning
Star, and also consulted with that navi-
gator regarding the harbors of those ISL
ands. Capt. Lentze promised to return
the charts when he reached the Philip
mines
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
LIEUT.. BLANDIN is DYING.
Mind of the officer of the Watch on
the Maine is Affected.

Baltimore. Md. July 16-Lieut. J. J.
Blandin, who was officer of the watch
on the battleship Maine al the time Of the
explosion, is dying al an asylum III this
city as a result of the mental shock. The
lieutenant has also had typhoid fever,
which has greatly lessened his chances of
recovery. That terrible night is forever
before him. Lieut.. Blandin was also
with the American feet at the time of
the Samoa catastrophe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
Hawaiian Commission.

Washington D. c., July Ex-senator
Cullom, chairman of the Hawaiian com
mission, will leave Washington today
with his family for Chicago, at which
place he expects to make~a short tour of
the state before going to Hawaii The
appointments to the staff of the commits
sion have been made, and it is composed
largely of employees of the Senate and
House of Representatives
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
SIMPSONS REPORT COMING.
On the Way to Washington on One of
the Auxiliary Craft.

Washington, D. c., July 1S-Admiral
SIMPSONS report on the obstruction of the
Cervera squadron has not yet reached the
navy department. although it is now more
than two weeks since that famous fight
occurred. The report is on its way, how
ever, coming by one of the auxiliary
craft. and will be in hand within the next
few days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20
PERIODS OF PAIN.

Menstruation, the balance wheel of
womans life, is also the bane of exist
ence to many because it means time Of
great suffering.
While no woman is entirely free from
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20

ence. Itrelieves the condition that pro-
duces so much discomfort and robs men
situation of it's terrors. Here is proof:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:--How can l
thank you enough for what you have
done for me? When wrote to you I
was suffering untold pain at time of;
menstruation; was nervous, had head
ache all the time, no appetite, that tired
feeling, and did not care for anything.
I have taken three bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, one
of Blood Purifier, two boxes of Liver
Pills, and to-day I am a we'll person.
would like to have those who suffer
know that am one of the many who
have been cured of female complaints
byyour wonderful medicine and advice.
Miss JENNIE R. MILES. Leon, Wis.
If you are suffering in this way, write
as Miss Miles did to Mrs. Pinkham at
Lynn, Mass, for the advice which she
offers free of charge to all women.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20

D66n ma
lures plan !
that women
otherwise
healthy
should suffer
SO severely.
Lydia E. Pin
hams Vege-
table Com +
pound is +
the most Z
thorough fe-
male regula.
tor known t
medical sci
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-07-20

England carries about So per cent. of
the sea-borne merchandise of the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-23
MINNIE HAUk.
Splendid Memento of the Great
Artists Chicago Enhancement

Minnie Hauk. the operate artist made
lAustHous by her creation OF Carmen"
nhished her engagement at the Chicago
Opera house Friday evening of last week
Whtn she appeared in that great role for
'ne iaSt time. In recent interview yf.h
reporter. While expressing appreciation
OF IN" personal Inequalities with which
-" has been so Invariably Welcomed She
said that the traffic OF the city hat a
fascination for her She likes the l5lm of
our commerce. the Wild music OF our
streets she admires our great Industrial
enterprises In the mechanics OF music
Ia the unique industry 81 piano making
she regards the United States as ahead ~
Europe, and refers IN a Chicago product
the New Scaje kimbaN piano-a= one OF
the perfect instruments OF the world TIE
force - her conviction in that regard NAV
ne inferred from the fact Of her not only
securing the instrument referred "a Tor
professional practice at her apartrua,,ts
~i}iia here hut OF her subsequent Selection
~ the same with view to taking IL with
her ON her return 70 EUroSe. Her appre-
cation ~ ts intrinsic @uper{orf+v uas
iuFtncr expressed IN graceful note uenned
I" the manufacturers. w. W KfrahaI
company. pr@ViO,:% eft her departure, tr
which ste SAYS: The beautiful kim0an
piano which ! have been using at nv
apartments has proven 50 Thoroughly saf-
t~taciofy - an accompaniment to vocal
exercise thar have decided - take il with
~" on returning - my home az Lucerrr.
tfR3 Il te%H constructed specially for NV
IS" y CoG.1 not SUIT ne better in every
respect" Her recorded opinion Of the Ns.y
Scat" klTas,a As aHurtiDg the most perfect
INSTRUMENTAL aCcozupauiuent 70 the human
NnIc" agrees WITH That expressed ny Partt
ana t1r members - every prominent ,s1a~a
company taas have ~ recent years sang
~ This city Giuseppe Ifti p.stutc ,se
great baritone ana other artists OF Per
company also expressed themselves in sim.
Aar words No rtaer piano lu So brief a
period has received t.9 intior4 et1outs cf -,
many iAa~triotls artists "a : this huFllc-rr,s. =.
C1icArc tustruolert-fhe New scale Kim
lali-Nrw Sors Tribune --stsv
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-23
Great Sale of
Christmas Goods.

our invaluable load OF rice, cornmeal, etc,
all of this being Of the utmost consequence.
not only for the sick but for the nominally
well, as the lack of proper food was tell
ing terribly on the men.
1T was utterly impossible to get them
Clothes and shoes, those they had being
in many cases literally dropping to pieces.
"On the 18th the city surrendered. On
the 18TH We shifted camp here. the best
camp we have had. but the march hither
under the monday sun told very heavily on
our men. weakened by Undertaking and
overwork, and the next morning 123 cases
were reported TO the doctor. and I now
have but half of the 600 men with which
landed four weeks ago iii for duty. AS we
had but one wagon, the change uecess.tat
ed leaving much Of my stuff behind, with
night of discomfort, with scanty shelter
and scan,y food for the most of the officers
and many OF the men. Only the posses
sion OF the improvised pack train alluded
TO above saved us from being worse. Yes
terday I sent a detail OF SIX men and Off
GERS to see If they could not purchase or
make arrangement for a supply of proper
food. clothing, etc. for the men. even If
we had 10 pay for 1t out of our own pock-
cts. Much suffering had been due primar-
lily to lack OF transportation and proper
food or sufficient clothing. and of medical
supplies. We should now have wagons
sheets for tentage. etc. Very respectfully
''THEO. ROOSEVELT"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-23
WILL PAY TWO VISITS.
Republican Legislative DELEGATION
Preparing for Coming SessiOu

A variety OF subjects Including the Tor
fens land system, grade assessments. oni-
cisi court stsnographsrs and freight rates
was discussed .asi evening at HE regular
Weekly meeting OF the Republican legsSla-
tive delegation. IN Harold Presion's office
III the Pioneer block
Invitations were accepted TO meet the
Chamber Of Commerce next "Wednesday
afternoon. at the iatfer's rooms ana 10
eis,d me tnlEersity OF Washington a :
CLOCK on the afternoon Of December 81
The meeting was entirely free from fric-
ton and the interest exhibited in the mat
feIs under consideration Indicates tina. sub
stanual progress is being made Hon
joan Wooding WAS In the char. Others
present were as follows: Senat ors-e!ec. An
drew Hemrieh and W. W. Wiltshire, Rep
r.ssenta lives eject +. O. Cue. w H. Clark,
Or J. J. Smith. T. r. Palmer. Or. T.. r.
Carpenter. G. ". Somerindyke John W
Pratt and G. =. Gleason
j. W. Pratt reported three bills relating
tn street assessments. After a general
aiscuSsion Mr.. Pratt was appointed q COM
tilttee TO ih;roduce the bills In the legisla-
turc.
Mr.. sornarindyke suggested ieris,a.Io, >,
provide for official superior court stenog-
raphers. GENERALLY speaking the Idea was
favprabiy thought Of, bat there Was con-
siderable discussion on :h,. point OF yhefb-
or TIE slenographer should receive salary
or Tees from the EiIcants. Mr.. Somerin-
dyke was appointed a COMMITTEES to prefare
bill Another Of Mr.. Somerindykes sng-
gest!ons WAS the much talked-of TgrYens
land system which Is tn force in several
states. No action was taken. although 40
di-'nssion was general and many opinions
favorable.
Mr.. Prat, brought up the subject OF
freight fates. but tho legislators did no.
set 10 the point ot drafting measure.
An invitation aax received to visit the
chamber OF commerce Wednesday after
noon. December =. L was unanimously
accepted. Pres ldent Graves invitation 20
welt the University OF Washington a. .
o'elock on The afternoon OF December Il
WAS sccesgied
The secretary Was Instructed to extend an
invitation e. kerTcSen tt4ves.elcct j w
conway, ~ the Tairty-ninih district. ] q
Olson, {. +. Royce and + A Mcdonald
OF the Forty third. and Senatur-ci.ct Paul
Land, Of ths Twenty ninth senatorial d{s-
lrict. % meet ,he Republican de.egatton
ana Visit the Chamber II Commerce The
invitation also covered the next weekly
mertsnE which al l4a he}t IL Haro,a
fresion's offioe next Thursday rieht
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-23
CLARKE COUNTY
HAS A CANDIDATE.
T.. e. Bellows VIII He Presented as
the Choice of the Southwest
for Sneaker.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intel.igencer
VANCOUVER Dec. 22.-Ciarke county
will have a candidate for speaker OF the
house of representatives, Representatives
elect r. G. Bellows having been prevailed
upon by leading Republicans here for the
use OF his name a candidate.
The wonderful canvass made by Mr.. Bel
lows during the late campaign won for
him the admiration Of every Republican in
the county and II is proposed here to
boost" him higher IL possible He has had
considerable experience In deliberatve
bodies. is 81 ready debater quick and keen
and thoroughly understands parliamentary
law His name Will be presented by his
friends with every confidence that he viii
iii the chair IN an entirely acceptable man
ner He viii have the active support OF
the members OF the legislature from the
southwest.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-23
NAVY YARD employees
WIEL GET OVERTIME.
secretary Long Informs Gov. Rogers
Ihaf a Joint Resolution Will
He introduced

Special Dispatch to the POST IntelIlgencer
OLYMPIA. Dec. 22.-On November 10 la u
W. ii. Middleton. OF the Western Central
LABOR Union, OF Seattle. wrote Secretary
John - Long, OF the navy department.
complaining that employees of the pngef
sound navy yard were not receiving the
same compensation as was allowed in 9TH
er navy yards, IN that they were denied ex-
IRA pay Tor extra time. Enclosed in Mr.
Middieton'S letter was one from Gov ROC
ers. asking that the matter be investigated
and rec.iied
secretary Long has Just forwarded tie
governor a reply In which he states thar
an order has been Issued regulating SO far
as the law Will allow the matter complain
Ell Of, and the secretary adds that Senator
burrows. of Michigan. after consultation
with the department. viii offer joint res
oIution in congress authorizing the pay
ment OF - per cent additional for all work
performed over eight hours during the late
emergency. and not already 50 paid