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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
Millions Of Bibles.

The circulation of the Bible in this.
country is enormous, steady, and con-
stantly increases. Of Bibles and Tesla
ments the American Bible society annual
ly sells or gives away about 1,50C, 900.
the international Bible agency sells bout
50C,O 600, and other large concerns. of
which there are four or five in New York
alone, circulate great many more. With
such distribution as that in constant
operation one would think the demand
would presently be supplied, but that is.
not the experience of dealers. They say
the demand increases all the time That
must be because 100000 OF 5000, OO1
new citizens are born every year in the
United States, and a large proportion of
them presently get new Bibles. The idea
OF starting a new citizen in life with a
secondhand Bible is not popular New
boy Cor new girD, new book" is the rule
and tolerably fertunat e children have a
fair collection before they have grown
up A moderate allowance of the sacred
writings for one American citizen in
cludes one family Bible that belonged to
parents: one family Bible for ones own
family; one Testament in large print used
IN childhood; one convenient Bible pre-
scented by mother; one Bible in flexible
covers subsequently obtained; at least one
obsolete Bible containing the Apocrypha;
one Testament, revised version; the Book
OF Psalms separate; a few Bibles to be
kept in church; an office Bible; and per-
maps OtherS.-Harper's Weekly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
ARE YOU TO LIVE IN ALASKA?
Some Requirements that will be Found
Indispensable.

some Requirements that will be Found
Indispensable.
The universal article Of diet in that
country, depended upon and indispensa
bic, is bread or biscuit. And to make
the bread and biscuit, either in the camp
or upon the trail, yeast cannot be used
it must be baking powder; and the pow
der manufactured by the processes of the
Regal Baking Powder company, miners,
All prospectors have learned, is the only
one which will stand in that peculiar eli
mate of cold and dampness and raise the
bread and biscuit satisfactorily
These facts are very important for
every one proposing to go~to Alaska and
the Yukon country to know, for should he
be persuaded by some outftter TO take
one OF the cheap brands of baking pow
der, 1t will cost just as much to trans
port it, and then when he opens it for use,
after all his labor in packing it over the
long, and difficult route, he will find q
SOLID caked mass or a lot of spoiled DOW
der, with no strength and useless Such
mistake might lead to the most serious
results. Alaska is no place in which TO
experiment in food, or try to economic
with your stomach. For use in such a
climate, ari under the trying and IA
tiguing conditions of life and labor in
best and most useful, and above all it is
Imperative that all food supplies shall
have perfect keeping qualities. 1t is alb
surd to convey over such difficult and eX-
penSlve routes an article that will dete-
rlorate III transit, or that will be found
when required for use to have lost great
part of it's value
There is no better guide to follow in
these matters than the advice of those,
who have gone through similar expert
once. Mr.. McQuenten, who is called the
father of Alaska" after an experience OF
years upon the trail, in the camp, and in
the use of every kind of supply, says:
eve find in Alaska that the Importance
of a proper kind of baking powder cannot
be overestimated. A miner with a can of
bad baking powder is almost helpless in
Alaska. We have tried all sorts, and
have been obliged to settle down to use
nothing but the Royal. 1t is stronger and
carries further at first, but above all
things, it is the only powder that will en-
dure the severe climatic changes of the.
arctic region
1t is for the same reasons that the T..
). government in it's relief expeditions
and Peary, the famous arctic traveller
have carried the Royal Baking Powder
exclusively.
The Royal Baking Powder will not
cake nor lose its strength either on board
ship or in damp climates, and is the most
hlgnly concentrated and efficient of leav
ening agents. Hence it is Indispensable
to every Alaskan outfit. 1t can be had
OF any of the trading companies in Alas
ka, but should the miner procure his sup
plies before leaving, he should resist
every attempt of the outfitter to palm off
upon him any of the other brands of bak--
ing powder, for they will spoil and prove
the cause of great disappointment and
trouble.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
To North Pole Under the Ice.

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 31-Albert. Riedel
of this city, who is an enthusiast on the
qualities of the submarine boat the Argo
naut, and a student of Arctic explora-
ton, has. after thorough investigation
come to the conclusion that the Argonaut
furnishes the only practicable means of
reaching the North pole. Recently. on
DR.. Nansen's visit to Baltimore. Mr..
Ricdel explained his theory to him. and
the explorer conceded with his views that
the scheme was feasible: Mr.. Riedel now
wants to take an expedition to the North
pole in a lake boat with such changes in
construction as are necessary to suit the
conditions for travelling under ice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
A MOUNTAIN ON FIRE.
limestone in a Tunnel Begins Stacking
and Causes Trouble.


view tunnel through the mountains at
Johnson's canyon, near Williams, Ariz
is on fire and the officials of the Santa Fe
Pacific fear that they may be compelled
to abandon the tunnel.
The new fire was caused by spontaneous
combustion. In short, the tunnel is now
nothing but the fue for an immense lime
kiln, for it is really a mountain that is
being burned. The geological formation
of the mountain through which the tunnel
passes is chiefly limestone of a high de-
gree of purity, and the natural moisture of
the soil with the water used to extingu1sh
the former blaze, have resulted in starting
the lime in the mountain ''sacking."
The railroad company has called in all
the noted mining and consulting engineers
in Arizona and New Mexico. Meantime,
the Southern Pacific tracks are being used
at an enormous expense.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
GOMEZ is HONEST.
,sGOrns Capt.-Gen. BlancO'S Offer
to Buy Peace at the Cost
of Cuban Honor.

Havana, via Key West, Fla, Jan. 81
The sudden depa rture of Blanco from Ell
Jucaro to Manzanillo was caused by the
following letter, which he received from
Gomez in answer to his proposals of
peace on the basis of autonomy:
l am sadly convinced now of my mistake in
ADDRESSING letter to you asking your co-opera-
ton to re-establish peace and prosperity to
Cuba ard to Spain Instead of an approach
from you in honorable sense, I have received
your strange intimaton of your desire to meet
ME for the purpose of personally notifying me
or the following offer:
That you ready to place steamer at my
disposal at any coast should deem best to
transport to any post outside of Cuba to
which may desire to go and at the same time
you offer me all the monetary resources | may
ask for the expenses of my trip and the main
tenance of myself and family in foreign land.
felt so much astounded when 1 learned all
this. felt so ashamed-more for you, Gen.
Bla1co than for myself-that in the first mo-
ments l was benumbed, knowing not whether
such heinous proposals could be a reality or
Have l reached my present age, fighting
have done for thirteen years for the independence
of Cuba. only that you should believe at the end
of my journey | should cover myself with ig-
from Spanish captain general for the cowardIy
abandonment of my army Are you sane, Gen.
Blanco? Do you not remember that blow of the
machete which the hand of a Spanish assassin
inflicted at Punta Bravo. near the spot where
Maceo died, upon that soul of my soul; young ard
brave Francisco Gomez? Do You think | can
forgive that? Have you been a father?
l am not in the position, Gen. Blanco, which
requires that should be looking for steamer
to take me from the island. You had better
look for the steamer yourself, for, of the two,
you need it more. Up ITO the present day am
on the winners side. I represent revolution
stronger than ever. after three years of
You represent SPAIN weaker than ever, hunili-
ated by the American government, with only Il
limited time before you in which to end this
There is no pressure weighing upon me from
abroad While your cause has prejudice and
tradition its only supports. tie cause OF Cuba
has the full sympathy the world of every
lover of justice and liberty
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
Poor Boy.

A Southern paper tells a story OF a
good old mother who received dreadful
shock the other day through a telegram
from her boy. who is in New York en-
joying himself. AS enjoying ones self
sometimes costs money, it is not strange
that the young man sent the following
funds to his father: Had my leg
pulled Broke. Send me $50 by wire"
When his mother read this appeal she
was plunged in grief. my poor boyv'
she moaned "He must have been in
one of those cable car things Send him
500, father, and tell him to get the best
doctor in the city,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
BOLD HOLD-UP MEN CAUGHT
Detective Has to Fight Robbers
and Their Victim, Until the Lat
ter Sees the Situation.

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 31.-Detective Sergt.
Dodd arrested two highwaymen after a
fight with footpads and their intended
victim last night. j. +. Mueller, a stock
raiser and prominent citizen of Fargo, S.
D., was being robbed by the men, when
Dodd hurried 20 the rescue. Thinking
his assailants were being reinforced,
Mueller, who Is a powerful man, struck
the detective in the face and tried to
choke him. Dodd was unable to avoid
the attack, as he was engaged in lively
struggle with the robbers. He succeeded,
however, in making the Dakota man I'M
derstand the situation after few min
utes' hard fighting and the would-be rob-
bers were soon subdued. The assault on
Mueller was a daring one, the attempted
hold-up taking place near the Quincy
street entrance of the great Northern ho-
fol
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
A letter for "OId Zach"

Washington, D. c., Jan ga few
Gays ago Il letter was received at the
Senate postofice addressed to the Hon.
Zach Chandler AS he had been dead
for eighteen years, the letter was handed
turned out to be from an cid friend, the
chairman of a Republican committee in
North Carolina, asking Mr. Chandler to
oppose the confirmation of a nominee for
postmaster in that town.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
OMAHA is SELECTED.
Eighth City In Western Baseball
Circuit-George Cusck will
be Manager.

Chicago, H., Jan. 31.-Omaha has been
selected as the eighth member of the
Western league. The franchise of the
club has been purchased by II. j. Schu-
man and w. J. O'Brien of Chicago. The
manager of the club will be George
Cusick. Among the players already Sc
cured are Tucker of the National league
for first base and Camel, at one time
pitcher for the Bostons. An effort is to
be made to secure the release of Frank
Houseman of St. Louis. About eight
men will be taken from Chicago and
Among them will be DIR. Harley Parker
j. Parker, John O'Meara and Hassett of
the DalyS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
JAIL Is UNDER GUARD.
Abe Stormer Confesses to Killing
Mrs. Rathburn and Daugh-
ter in Iowa.

Burlington. Ia, Jan. 31.-The frozen
and mutilated remains of Mrs. Fanny
Rathburn and her daughter Mary We're
found yesterday in the home in the west
ern suburbs of Burlington. The woman's
body was in the cellar, and the girls in a
bedroom The bodies had been there for
week, and the rats had partly devoured
the form of Mrs. Rathburn. The woman
was killed with an axe, which lay near
the body, covered with blood. The girl
was stabbed several times in the breast
and her throat was cut from ear to ear.
Several men are under arrest. On the
body of the girl, among the torn clothing,
where she had thrust it in her struggles,
was found Il mans necktie. 1t is the
main clue.
Burlington, Ia, Jan. 31.-Abe
Stormer has confessed the murder of
Mrs. Fanny Rathburn and her daughter
Mary. The confession was made to
Chief of Police Greiner and the county
attorney. Stormer says he committed
the deed Sunday night January %. He
killed the mother first in the cellar. Then
he enticed the little girl into the room
above and after a terrible struggle to
outrage her, cut her throat
The confession was obtained after a
long siege Of ''sweat-box'' examination.
After 1t was obtained Stormer was taken
TO the mOrgue, although he begged not
to be compelled to view the bodies Of his
victims. He turned sickly pale and
trembled violently when he gazed upon
his victims
Threats of lynching are heard on all
sides and the mayor announces that he
will issue a procama ton tonight that
the county jail where Stormer is confined
will be guarded by armed men who will
resist with bullets any attempt at lynch
ing.
rumor is abroad that a mob is col
lecting in Green Bay bottoms, the home
OF the Stormer gang, to come here and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
KILLED BY SEWER GAS.
An Accident in Melbourne Which Cost
Many Lives.

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 31-The Wari-
moo brings news of a severe accident in
Melbourne in which many lives were lost
Inspector Mosep of the city board of
works and a gang of men went down to
investigate. A tardy workman who fol-
lowed them came back saying that Mo-
sep and all the gang were overcome by
sewer gas.
Hundreds of citizens crowded around
the venthole, but none dare attempt the
rescue, though they knew the men were
dying beneath their feet. The sewer re-
gion where the men were enclosed was
flooded by the fire department, but the
pressure was so strong that it was i'm
the gas was let off by means of a siphon.
Divers were then secured, who finally
brought all the men to the surface.
Many of them had families and all were
Young men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
BOMB MAR HAVANA.
Thrown by a Man Who Had Recon -
ly Returned from an African
Prison.

Havana, Jan. 31.-At abcUt midnight
last night man named Luis Coro Lazo,
who recently returned to Cuba from the
African prisons, exploded bomb at the
private residence of the Conservative ex-
mayor of Havana, Se4Nr Miguel Diaz.
The noise of the explosion was heard
throughout Havana, although the scene
of the explosion was at Jesus del Monte.
The door was broken and q large hole
was made in the house.
The Diaz family and those inhabiting
neighboring houses were panic-stricken.
LaZo drove to the Jesus del Monte from
Havana in a cab. He was captured while
attempting to escape. Sen0r Diaz says
he does mot know Lazo and believes he
has political ;accomplceS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
HAS A SECRET TREATY.
Alliance Between Russia and China
but England Processes to
Doubt 1t.

Pekin, Jan. 31.-It is supposed that
Great Britain's withdrawal from Port
Arthur and her ceasing to exert pressure
for the opening of the port of Ia Lien
Wau, which actions are regarded as in
credible and suicidal to British interests
and prestige, were owing to her disbelief
in the existence of a secret treaty be-
tween Russia and China. The Chinese
advices, however, quote this treaty as a
reason for Russia's presence at Port Ar
thur and Russian dispatches to the Tsung
Il Yamen allege that the occupation of
Port Arthur is in accordance with the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
Bank at Larimore Closed.

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 31-A Larimore
IN. d. special to the Dispatch says:
''The First National bank of this city
did not open IFS doors today. From what
can be gathered from the officials it ap-
pears that the bank has not been in easy
condition for some time owing to slow
collections. During the last sixty days
there have been Withdrawals of deposits
amounting to 100000. The assets of
the bank are said to be largely in ex-
cess Of the liabilities
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02

The church accommodations foI the.
experimenting Fms peak people who visit Egypt
has not kept pace with the annually in
creaslng number who flock there every
winter visitor there says that as a
consequence a service is held every Sun
day morning in one of the large drawing
rooms of the Gheziveh palace This very
gorgeous palace was built by Ismail
Pacha, and used for the reception and
entertainment Of his royal guests at the
opening of the Suez canal. 1t was the.
millions spent on these festivities that
helped ruin Egypt, and were the real
cause of Ismail Pacha's downfall Now
the palace is used as hotel, and in the
reception rooms IsmaiPs furniture and
carpets are still kept, although their gar
lsh colors are not much in harmony with
present day notions. In one of these
rooms the women-for some reason men
are not often seen there-assembIe. and,
sitting on the yellow and god-embroid-
cred chairs bearing the l. p. of the for
mer ruler, listen to the Church Of Eng
land service, which is generally led By the,
military chaplain of the garrison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
TOO QUICK WITH HIS GUN.
Fred Clemens Kills Paul Dulco in Self
Defense.

McMinnville, Or, Jan. 31.-Fred Glenn
ems and Paul Dulco were out hunting
and met by accident near the Willimette
river. Dulco saw Clemens and changed
his course to meet him. When within
ten feet Dulco told Clemens he intended
to kill him and brought his gun to his
shoulder. Clemens warned him to
lower the weapon, and as the warning
was not needed, Clemens quickly raised
his gun and fired at Dulco's face and
killed him instantly. Dulco was found
dead with the cooked gun by his side. A
coroner's jury verdict was justifable
homicide. A feud had existed between
the man
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
AN EXTENSIVE FAILURE.
Many Wisconsin Creameries Are
Creditors.

Elgin, ILL.,, Jan. 31.--The failure of
Oatman Brothers, dairymen, with head
quarters at Dundee, seems very complete.
Executions were issued by the First Ma
ticnal bank of Elgin and the Elgin But
ter Tub company for $4,000.
in Illinois and seven in Wisconsin, and
were among the largest operators on the
Elgin board of trade. They also con-
Quoted a caramel business in Chicago
and owned fruit ranches in California
Assets are estimated at $4,000, with
liabilities exceeding this amount.
Chcag go, Ill, Jan. 31.-Two executions
aggregating $4496 were issued against
the Oatman Bros Paste and Caramel
company today in favor of the First Ma
tional bank of Elgin and James S. AL
len
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
LORD NEVILLE HELD FOR TRIAL.
Forgery is the Charge and Bail YVES Not
Allowed.

London, Jan 31.-The examination of
Lord William E. Neville, who was ar
rested on January a charged with fraud
in connection with the suit of Samuel
Lewis, the money-lender, against Spencer
Clay, an officer in the guards, to recover
ELL, 113 due on two promissory notes
cashed for Lord Neville, was resumed at
the Bow street police court today.
Lewis, the money-lender, testified to
accepting Lord Neville's notes. He had
previously had large transactions with
Lord Neville, who was largely indebted
to him.
Lord Neville was committed for trial
at the Old Bailey, charged with forgery,
bail not being allowed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
BURIED IN SNOW FIVE DAYS.
Avalanche Sweeps Away an idaho Noun.
tain Home.

Boise, Idaho, JAM 31--The mountain
home of George Ashcroft and his family
was caught by portion of the snow slide
in the Gilmore mountains. The house was
set well back into the mountain side, the
back part of it being a cave. The ava
lanche broke the front part of the house
down, covering the remainder, and the
family were buried five days, during
which they suffered intensely, one of the
children, an infant, dying. When the
miners who rescued them reached the
place they found the half-crazed parents
preparing for the determination of the
entire family, believing worse death
awaited them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
Lieut.. Walsh in a Bad WAY.

New York, Jan. 31-On board the
steamer Alexandria, which arrived last
night from London, was Lieut.. Walsh, u
s. A., who has been sent nome in the
care of Capt. Marshall on account of al
coholic mania. After arriving at quaran-
ting Lieut.. Walsh became violent and at
tempted to jump overheard. He was Sc
cured before he could accomplish his de-
SIGN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
Lies at Point of Death,

Kansas City. Mo-, Jan. 31-A special
to the Star from lola, Kas, says wv.
L. McNall, claiming to be son of State
Insurance Commissioner McNall is lying
at the point of death in this city from the
effects of dose of arsenic, taken with
suicidal intent. Saturday night the man
applied to the city ma shall for place to
sleep, saying he was penniless."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
Baron Carlineford Deao

Chichester Samuel Parkinson Fortesoue),
formerly president of the British board
of trade and lord president of the coun-
Gil, is dead. He was born in 1923 and
was chief secretary for Ireland from
1866 and from 1851, with seat
in the cabinet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
Engineers Back at work.

London, Jan. 31.-The engineering work
throughout the country reopened today
owing to the settlement of the great
strike. About % per cent. of the men
were employed. The others will be given
work gradually as the machinery gets in
full swing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
PUT THE BODY IN A. TRUNK.
Men Charged with a Murder at News
Orleans.

New York, Jan. Sic. Navo and r.
Rain. passengers on the steamer Creole,
which arrived here today from New Or
leans were ARRESTED on the charge of
murder. The mems real names are said
to be Vinato Azzarila and Raia Gui-
seppe. They are accused of rObbing and
numbering a man whose name is I'M
known. cutting up the body and placing
it in a trunk. The crime was committed
in New Orleans.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
MORE TROUBLE IN MADRID.
Students Gather Around Newspaper
ONCE, but Are Dispersed.

Madrid, Jan. 31.-The students reas-
sembled today with the object of making
a demonstration against the Progresso
Office, but the precautions adopted by the
police prevented the young men from ap-
preaching the office of the newspaper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
Killed on a Train,

morning three miles from Greenville, a
Dayton & Union passenger engine caught
C. f. Young, wife and four young girls
in a top buggy, killing the father and one
child and terribly injuring the mother.
A shed INSTRUCTED the view of the en-
gineer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
MOVE RUSSIAN TROOPS.
Ten Thousand Men to be Trans
ported to the Far East as
Soon as Possible.

Constantinople, Jan. 31.-The Russian
auxiliary cruiser Sara toff. belonging to
the volunteer feet, with twelve quick-fr
ing guns and 1900 troops on board, passed
the Bosphorus yesterday, on her way to
NladivOStOk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-02
The Negro Withoraxvs

Washington, D. c., Jan. 31.-The con.
test over the appointment of a postmaster
at Augusta, Ga, it is now stated. will be
settled. Judson Lyons, the national com
mitteeman from Georgia, to whose ap-
pointment strong opposition developed be-
cause he is a negro, has Withdrawn ard
given his support to w. Fl. Stallines.