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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
Where Watersnakes Are PLENTY.

bordering the marsh the watersnakes
come out on land and in some places are
pretty thick. George 7. Kellogg has lust
counted his eighty three dead ones.
Oconto, Wis, July 29-T Special. I
AS three men were sitting on the stone
step in front of Ford's drug store, a
young lady in passing noticed large pine
snake directly behind them. coiled up on
the step. ready to strike. Her warming
caused the men to scatter before the rep
tile could accomplish its purpose. The
snake was killed. 1t measured four feet
I'm leuuth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
FISHERMAN FINED.
James Wilson Convicted of Vio1atin.
Game Laws at Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, July 2S.-[Special, ]
James Wilson of Winnebago county
was convicted before Justice Blewett
yesterday afternoon of illegal fishing and
fined $25 and costs. Pending an appear
ance or payment Of the fine be gave a
bond in the sum of 500. James Wilson
was arrested with Mat Reinhart near the
northern hospital by Special Game War.
den Bissinger on May %. Reinhart was
discharged in the morning before Justice
Watson, the court deeming the evidence
GIL III f.ipDt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
SHOT BY SON-IN-LAW.
William Moore Probably Fatally
Wounded at West
Sup0riOr.

West Superior, Wis, July 29.-John
Sullivan is in jail charged with shooting
and probably fatally wounding William
Moore, his father-in-law. the ball passing
through the jaw. 1t is said that the af-
fair grew out of trouble which Sullivan
had with his wife and his father-in-law
refusing to speak to him.
At noon the condition of Moore was
critical, but the turning point for better
or worse will not come for several days.
Sullivan's arraignment was postponed
till next Friday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
kissing Bug Caught at Portage.

Portage, Wis, July 2S.-[Special. /
What is supposed to be IA kissing bug
stung Joseph KurtZ. a barber of this city.
yesterday. The wound, while painful is
not thought to be dangerous. The insect
was captured and is now on exhibition
1t is black and is about one inch in
length and has two long antennae and
singer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
He'll 1900 Feet.

Sermatt, Switzerland, July 2S.-Early
this morning tourists discovered Madame
Morel and her daughter at the bottom
of ravine near here. Evidently they
had rolled a distance of 1900 feet. Madame
Morel was dead, her skull having been
fractured. Her daughter was badly in
iured and delirious Until she RECEIVERS
her sanity the facts regarding the acct
dent which befell the two women cannot
-, nj
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
OVERDREW BANK ACCOUNT.
F. D. Olson, We1l-known Ashland
Man, Bound Over for Trial.

Ashland, Wis, July 29.-F. O. Olson, a
well-known timber contractor, was bound
over to the circuit court by Judge Smith
on the charge of issuing bank checks be-
yond his bank deposit. His bands were
fixed at $500. There were, it is charged,
eight checks amounting to about $500 is
sued by Mr.. Olson. He maintains he
had no intention to defraud and that he
did not know the state of his bank ac-
eOuOt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
Close Call for Racine Men.

Racine, Wis, July 29.-Judge David
II. Flett and William Kranz, a promin-
ant merchant, We're driving along the
lock when the horse backed into the
siver. Judge Flett saved himself by
jumping, but Mr.. Kranz was thrown into
the river. Judge Flett and others res
mod him,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
HOUSE NEAR RACINE BURNS.
Residence of William Giffrid De-
stroyed at Loss of $4,000,

Racine. Wis, July 2S.-T Special. +
Last night the residence OF William Gif-
frid, located seven miles west Of this city.
was destroyed by fire The house was
occupied by the family of Walter Mann.
The loss Of the house amounts to $500
and on the furniture and other contents
$1,000 The fire resulted from the ex-
plosion of Il gasoline stove.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
CHIEF Baker Battalion Adjutaut.

Maids i, Wis, July 29.-[Special. i
Chief o. Police II. G. Baker, who re-
Gently + signed his position as first lieu
tenant of Co. G., Wisconsin National
guard, will be made battalion adjutant
in the First regiment, on recommends.
ton of Maj Stearns Of Monroe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
A FATAL STONE-THROW,
l.. Bitterle of Prairie du Chen Dies
from Being Hit In
the Head.

Prairie du Chen, Wis, July 2S.-[Spe-
cial. IL. Bitterle, an old citizen, died
last night from the effects of being hit in
tie head with Il rock Sunday night. No
arrest has been made yet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
GEORGE CURTIS ILL.
State Tax Commission Member
Taken Sick with Heart Trouble
While Camping.

Merrill. Wis, July -[Special.l i
George Curtis, Jr., Of the state tax COM
mission, camping at Brown lake, near
Hazelhurst, is reported seriously i'll with
heart trouble. DR.. Monroe OF Merrill
and Dr. B. Meacher of Portage went up
to the camp this morning
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
Unlawful1y Killing Deer.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, July 2S.-Dep-
uty Game Warden Stone of Barron coun
ty is in the city procuring warrants for
the arrest of several citizens of the coun-
ty residing near Glen Flora who have
been slaughtering deer almost every day
for the past six weeks. All spOrtsmen
are assisting the deputy in every way to
suppress the unlawful killing of game.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
scaudanavians at Eau Claire.

Eau Claire, Wis, July 29.-Wisconsin
Grand lodge, Independent Scandinavian
Workingmen's association, began its
business sessions yesterday with about
100 delegates present. Reports showed
the present membership about 1900 and
that there is now $4,000 III the treas
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
Incorporated with 100000 Capital

Rib Lake, Wis. July 90 Special. !
The interests of ]. ]. Angus and Donald
Kennedy have been consolidated under
the firm name Of j. J. Kennedy Lumber
company and the company has been in
corporated with 100000 capital.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
Monticello Boys Skull Crushed.

Montello, Wis. July 2S-[Special. /
Last evening Francis Croarken, 12-year-
old son of eXCounty Clerk p. Croarken,
was thrown from a wagon by Il runaway
team. His skull was fractured and he
received internal injuries, which, it is
feared, will prove fatal. The boy has
been unconscious nearly all the time
since the accident
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
DEPREDATIONS CONTINUE.
Tramps Burglarize Residence at West
Salem for Jewelry and Cash.

Salem Tor JeweIry and Cash.
La Crosse, Wis, July 29.-[Special. j
The depredations Of tramps, which have
been numerous about here for some time
continue Last night two dwellings, were
entered at West Salem, Il small village
twelve miles from here. Two gold
watches were stolen and some money and
clothing were secured Attempts to bur-
Slarize other residences and stores were
made. but were not successful. 1t is
thought to be the work of all organized
gang of tramps thar made successful
raids in Onalaska and Midway a few
nights ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
Home on Furlough from Cuba.

Oconto, Wis, July 29.-[Special. j
George NemetZ, Il member of the United
States regulars. now stationed at Pinar
5el Rio Cuba, is home on four-months'
Through. Mr.. Nemetz was stationed
with the regulars seven years in Califor-
ua prior to the declaration Of war with
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
TO REBUILD FOR FOUNDRY.
OLD Glue Factory at Port Washing
ton to Be Put Into Use.

oial. THE abandoned plant of the Amer
lean Glue company in this city has been
purchased by County Treasurer N. Even
who will rebuild thc same for large
foundry and machine shop for manutac-
turing an office chair iron, on which Mr.
Even controls the patent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-22

with General Brooke IN Havana regarding
the payment OF the army. He would act
in accordance with the will ofthe Cuban
Assembly and the Cuban people, and
would do his best to satisfy the just de-
mands Of the patriots.
Ii1eneral Gomez has cabled to President
Mckinley Offering 10 cooperate With hi1i
for the establishment OF Cuban republic.
He has agreed to appoint committees OF
Cubans and Americans In each province to
distribute the money provided by the
United States. The arms OF tne Cupan
troops will be surrendered to the Cuban As
sembly when the money Is received. An
agreement to this effect was signed by
General Gomez and Mr.. Porter.
The Cubans OF Havana show great sat.
isfaction at tho outcome, and think that
the insurgent troops, In view OF the posi-
tion Gomez takes, will be disbanded with
out serious friction.
There is strong feeling among the Gu
bans belonging to the army against Cen
eral Gomez on account OF his agreement
with Robert P. Porter, the American Spe.
cisl Commissioner, regardingsthe payment
OF SS. .0O0. 600 to the Cuban troops by the
United States. A number OF Cuban chiefs
met at Marianao to consider the situ-
alton.
Jose Maria Rodriguez, second In rank
after General Gomez, said that It was not
within the province OF General Gomez to
decide the question OF disarming tho troops.
The only authority in tho matter was the
Cuban Assembly. Generals Leyte, Vidal,
Persza, Lacret and others also spoke
against the agreement, using bitter terms.
They charged that General Gomez had as
sumed a dictatorship, and held that he
could not accept money from the Ameri-
cans and had no authority to communicate
directly with President Mckinley without
consulting the Assembly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-22

Stronger efforts were put forth by tho
missionaries, and when the treaty Was
formally taken up the surprise OF the day
came, Senator McLaurln rising and an
nouncing his intention to vote for tho
treaty. His declaration was brief, but to the
point. The South Carolina Senator, In
briefspeech, announced that he would stand
by his Government. Tho events OF the
past few days at Manila pointed, he said:
to the necessity Of ratifying the treaty OF
peace, and he felt bound by sense OF
patriotism to cast his vote IN it's favor.
That speech foreshadowed the defeat OF
the opposition, and grlmly they gave up
the ight.
A moment later Senator McEnery In
formed the friends OF the treaty that they
might count upon his vote. Senator Jones,
Of Nevada, must have got an inkling OF the
state OF things, for he, too, let It be known
that while he was unalterably opposed to
the annexation Of the islands, he consid-
cred 1t essential that the treaty be accepted
and the question Of annexation attended
to later on.
The action OF the Senate has cleared the
atmosphere wonderfully. TIE President
Is now free to adopt such measures as will
restore pence and order In the Philippines.
The appropriation OF the $40, 900 900 which
is to be paid Spain under the terms OF the
treaty will be made in the General De-
flciency Appropriation bill. and, as Tar as
can be seen at this time, there WILL be no
necessity for an extra session.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-22
A TRENCH OF THE PHILIPPINE INSURGENTS AT MANILA.

until firing was In progress on ali the out
posts around the city. The American
troops responded vigorously, the tnsurgent
IRE being heavy and the attack evidently
hurriedly planned.
Firing continued throughout the night
with an occasional cessation Of from half
an hour to an hour at time. At daybreak
the wsrships Charleston and Calao began
shelling the north side OF the city. Their
fire was followed later by that OF the Monad-
mock on the southern side, the insurgent
positions having been previously accur-
ately located.
The Americans began a vigorous ad-
vance all along the line Sunday morn
ing, and soon pressed back the insurgents
in every direction, maintained steadily
their advanced positions. and captured the
villages OF San Juan del Monte, Santa Ana,
San Pedro, Macati, Sunta Mesa and Lomia.
The splendid police system prevented
q general outbreak in the city, though
several soldiers were attacked by natives
In the streets.
Lieutenant Charles Hogan and Sergeant
being seriously wounded and the later
slightly.
Lieutenant. Colonel Cotton was attacked
by native with sword while riding in q
carriage to the front. BE killed his as
sailant with his revolver.
A sharpshooter within the American lines
shot and killed a Sergeant while he was
sitting at window OF the Second Reserve
Hospital.
Colonel william G. Smith died OF apo
plexy. Many OF the insurgents were driven
into the Pasig River and were drowned.
Several hundred were taken prisoners.
It was evident that the natives have
been preparing for some time for just such
sn attack as this one. In furtherance Of
their scheme they had cut the telegraph
wires, which for a time caused no little
age Of this kind WAS in the city or in the
Immediate vicinity. The Signal corps
were compelled to work hard to repair tho
cut lines.
The American forces could scarcely have
been better disposed. It Is now known
that the attack was fully expected and that
every preparation had beer made to meet
the contingency.
Firing slackened at noon on Sunday, the
enemy being apparently demoraltzed. The
American troops, however, are fully
equipped to meet any possible attack.
Aguinaldo's private secretary has been
arrested as spy in Manila.
Careful estimates place the Filipino
losses at 1000 dead. $500 wounded and 5000
taken prisoners. The American casualties
were thirty-fve killed and about one
hundred wounded.
Both sides cheered frequently during the
:. engagement. The American "Hurrahs'
were almost invariably met by derisive
"Vivas." Among the natives the Vgorotes
we're specially noticeable for their bravery
about 700 of thess naked savages facing
- artillery fire with their bows and arrows.
The insurgents were heavily massed along
the outposts encircling Manila. The fight
Ing line was fifteen miles long. Admiral
Dewey greatly assisted the land forces by
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-22
MRS. MARTHA PLACES CASE.
Governor Roosevelt Says Sympathy and
ssx Will Not Affect Him.

Governor Roosevelt Says Sympathy and
sex Will Not Affect Him.
ALBANY. n. Y. (spsciaD. D.-Goysrno,
Roosevelt will, within few days, consider
and dispose Of the case OF Mrs. Martha
Place. Of Brooklyn, who Is under sentence
Of death at Sing Sing Prison for tho muf-
der OF her step-daug ghter, Ida Place.
Governor Roosevelt has made state.
mont relative to this case in response to
inquiry as to whether he had been peti.
toned to change her sentence to life i'm.
prisonment. He said that he had not. and
that It was not necessary for petitions OF
that kind to be presented to him az 1t was
his intention to give tho case his earnest
consideration. It will be decided on its
merits and not on any matter Of sentiment.
Mrs. Place will receive the Same consider
alton as II she were man, and nc more
and no less.
Petitions simply from q sentimental
source will not receive the slightest con-
sideration. Tho Governor Is willing to re-
ceIve any statement Of facts that will give
him additional information connected with
tho commitment OF the murder other than
what was brought out at the trial, but on
the general facts Of the case he desires no
communications. he Is anxious to do JUS
tice whore there are e1tenuating circum-
stances connected with the commission OF
q crime, but he has made 1t his rule never
to take cognlzance Of mere sympathy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-22
THE NEWS EPIToMIZER;
washinRton Items.


The customs collections at the port Of
Caibsrien, Cuba, for tho four weeks COM
mencing January 1 and ending January
3s amounted to sS,e52.13.
Mr.. Chandler gave notice in the Senate
OF an amendment to tho Naval Appropria-
tion bill appropriating $4,000 for monu-
ment to be erected to George Henry Ellis,
the only American killed in tho battle whioh
resulted In tho destruction Of Cervsra's
fleet.
The President sent these nominations to
the Senate: Marine Corps. Captain s. a.
Harrington. to be Major First Lieutenant
Charles H. Lauehhelmer, to be Captain.
Secretary Algsr sent the following cable.
gram to General Otis at Manila: Accept
my bast congratulations upon your magni-
creditable because you wore not tho ag-
gressor. ALaEn."
Representative Stallipgs, OF Alabama,
introduced bill In the House to authorize
the President to appoint General Wheeler
Q Msjor-Gsneral In the regular army.
Major Henry O. Hoistand, of tho Adju-
tapt- Generals Department, has been de-
tailed as Military Attachs Of tho United
States Commissioners to the Paris EXPOSE
tion. He Is expected to loRve Washington
about tho first OF juno for Paris.
General Otls's report Of casualties in tho
Manila fight up to Wednesday aggregate
1877. or these, forty-nins were OF officers
and mon killed, and 14s wounded.
Ambassador Porter has informed tho Do
partment Of State that n. Cambon has in
formed him that ho expects to return to
his post at Washington within a few days.
The Secretary o: the Interior was in
formed by Secretary Bixby OF the Dawes
Commission, that now agreement had
been entered into by the commission on
the part Of the United States with tho
Creek Indians. The treaty has been in
allegiance for a long time, and the settle
ment announced by Secretary Blxby in his
message is believed TO be conclusive and
satisfactory.
Senator Pettus introduced bill author.
iznE the Secretary OF War to provide for
the reimbursement of States for tho ex-
penses incurred In transporting troops to
.he places OF muster In the late war with
Spain and appropriating tho funds neces-
sary for this purpose,
Major-General James F. Wade, United
States Volunteers, has been directed to
proceed to St. Paul, Minn., and take COM
mand Of the Department Of Dakota, reliev-
Ing Brigadler- General John N. Bacon,
ordered to join his regiment IN Cuba.
The War Department issued an order
to muster out about $4,000 volunteer
troops.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-22
GENERAL WHEELER LOSES HIS SEAT.
he and Others Ceased to Be Congressmen
Whom They Became Army Onacers.

he and Others Ceased to Be Congressmsn
Whom They Became Army onacers.
WASHINGTON, D. G. (speciaD.-Ma;or.
General Joseph Wheeler, OF Alabama;
Colonel J. R. Campbell, OF Illinois; Colonel
D. G. Colson, Of Kentucky, ana Major E.
E. Robbins, Of Pennsylvania, must give up
their seats in tho House Of Representatives.
This conclusion was reached by the House
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to
tha resolution introduced by Representa-
tive Bailey and passed by tho House,
directing that committee to inquire into
the question ofthe right OF members OF the
House to hold military or naval commfs-
sions under the Government.
Tho committee reached the conclusion
that tho provision Of the constitution that
"No person holding any Office under tho
United States shall be member OF either
House during his continuance in Office"
applied to commissions in the volunteer
army as ven as to commissions In the regu-
lars.
General Wheeler and the other Repre-
sentRtives in Congress who accepted mill
tary commands during the war with Spain
therefore ceased to be members ofthe House
OF Representatives the instant they ac-
copied their military commissions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-22
GOVERNMENT OF PORTO RICO.

Tho Insular Cabinet Dissolved and Four
Executive Departments Substituted.
sAs JUAN. Porto Blco (By Cable).-Gov-
ernor- General Henry has ordered the dis
solution OF the Insular Cabinet and has
substituted the following departments:
State, Justice, Finance and Interior. Cen
eral Henry saysthat It has become evident
to him, after q careful trial Of two months,
that the Insular Cabinet does not corre-
spond with American methods of progress.
The heads OF tho new departments will
conflne their duties to their departments
and the Governor General will preside and
give instructions directly to the heads OF
these departments. Onlcisls who objectto
the Introduction of American methods and
to the Investigation of their departments
will be relieved and the vacancies will be
filed by the appointment OF the most COM
petent persons, irrespective Of party af1li-
RtiOns
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-22
AGUINALDO IS DHFIlN
He Issues Two ProcIama.ions Enconl
aging the FiIipinos to Fight
MAKES HIMSELF THE DICTATOR

fhs YiIipins Chief Orders That Frfendiys
Relations with This Country Be
Broken on-To Treat Amertcsns -
Enemies-AssertIon That We Provoked
the FirIltinr-Talk About just Csassi
MANILA, Philippine Islands By csbieG-
Aguinaldo, tho rebel leader Issued fro
proelsmations on Saturday had Monday.
The hrst declares that the Amssisans
opened the fight, and adds:
81 order and command:
"First-That peace and friendly rsla-s
lions with the Americans be broken ON
and that tho latter be treated IS ensmte9s
within the limits prescribed by the Awsot
war. -
"Seeond-That the Americans captured
bs hold as prisoners Of war. s::
"Third-That this proclamation be com
nunieated to the Consuls, and that Con-.
gross order and accord . suspension OF;
the constitutional guarantees, resulting
from the declaration OF war" IS
Ths Monday proclamation Is lengthy
document, In which Agufnaldo dHelh upon
tho alleged grievance Of tho nAtlyes ana
calls upon them to expel the invaders from.;
the islands. This document Is In places . t.
sue OF lies. Aguinsldo declares thatthe hos
tilities were provoked by, the Americana. ana
that the Filipinos wore not expecting Al
outbreak Of war. He treats OF what he oallS
the many outrages that have bsen COTE
mitted by the American soldiers. and
eraitily appeals to the worst passions OK
tho natives to seek revenge. He De-
elares that the Americans have treated
the native Congress with contumely and
contempt, which, he says, shows that the.
United States never had any intention cf;
acting Justly toward the Philippines. AfterE
pointing out that be tried to prevent an
outbreak Of hosttlities, but that bis efforts,
were negatived by the Americans, who were
swelled with pride over their easy con-
quest OF the Spaniards, he calls npon Ills
followers to keep up their courage and 70,
remember that their efforts to secure theisl
. Independence have not been wasted. Hes
declares the blood OF Fillpinos, who were
martyrs, has hitherto been freely shed In
the sacred cause OF Independence, and that
more will be she'd In the future to strengt
on 1t. In conclusion, he says, It is indisli
pensable that the actions Of the FuiplnoSy
be adjusted to the law and right.