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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
STEAMER LEONA
BURNED AND SUNK.
Caught Fire at Sea, but Managed
to Reach Her Wharf in
East River

New York, Oct 6,-The Mallory line
steamer Leona was burned and sunk at
her wharf i'll East river last night. The
cargo, consisting of tobacco and 5000
bales of cotton and valued at $250,0O0 to
100000, is a total loss and the boat is
little better than a wreck.
1t is believed that the Leona, which
sailed from Galveston September 81,
caught fire at sea several days ago, since
which time she has proceeded at full
speed, with battened matches, for this
port. At $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon
her pier, where haste was made to debark
the passengers and open the matches. An
hour later an army of men was yainly
fighting fire in the steamers hold. FL
nally the ship was scuttled.
The LeOna's cargo was still burning
fiercely in the forward part of the ship
this morning. The fireboat New Yorker,
which lies on the starboard side of the
Leona, was playing lively streams into
the forepart of the ship, and streams
were also being played from the pier.
The plates of the ship were too hot in
the forward part and amidships for the
StevedOreS and 'lOngshoremen to attempt
to board her. In the afterparu of the
ship the fire was suppressed during the
night.
The Leona lies three-fourths sub
merged, her starboard deck and rail Il
wash. She is on her beam ends and it is
impossible to walk erect upon her on the
submerged deck. Her pole masts indi-
cate an angle of about forty degrees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
SHOOTS HIS FATHER.
Young Man of Hartford Tries to
Kill His Parent During
Family Quarrel.

Hartford, Wis, Oct. 7.-[Special.l !
Edward Kendall was shot last evening
by his Arthur. They had a dis
agreement, during which the son fired at
Kendall twice with a revolver, one shot
entering his right arm near the shoulder,
while the other struck him in the chest,
and, glancing off, passed through his left
arm. No warrant has been issued for
the young man, who took to flight i'm
mediately. The sheriff and Il number of
citizens have started to chase the young
man and it is thought that he will be cap
tured before night. Arthur Kendall is
p years Of age and was inclined to be
fast.
1t is supposed that Arthur Kendall
made his escape from Hartford on a
freight train, as no trace has been found
of him. Edward Kendall, his father, is
a prominent citizen here and is a brother
of j. O. Kendall, the proprietor Of the
Hartford Touring mills.
The wounds are not serious
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
T|'e Repub|ita'l:
WATERTOWN. WIS.
MUTINY ON BOARD. &.
Excursion Steamer Returns with a
Report that Several Persons
Had Been Injured.

New York, Oct THE Philadelphia
excursion steamboat Georgiana, which
went out to the cup race this morning,
returned to the city this afternoon with
her flag at half-mast, and the American
flag hoisted with the union down, indi-
eating a death on board and wanting as
SiStance.
As she passed the Battery the captain
sung out TO the police tug that mutiny
had occurred on board and that four or
five persons had been killed, and to come
Immediately.
The police captain called number of
officers and started off after the Georgia
ana which was making for pier 6, North
river. AS soon as the captain of the
Georgiana was assured Of police protec-
ton. the steamboat made up to pier f.
North river, and began to make fast
there.
The police have begun to assemble at
the place. The captain of a tug put into
the battery and shouted to the police to
80 aboard the Georgiana, that there had
been riot and that four men had been
killed.
The gates to the pier were Immediately
locked and guarded by the police and no
persons We're allowed to enter or leave
the pier.
Chief of Police Devery. as soon as he
learned Of the trouble on the Georgiana,
sent several platoons Of police to the
North river pier, where she will dock.
1t is now reported that no one on the
Georgiana was killed, but that num-
Der of persons were injured.
The passengers on the Georgiana who
attempted to land at Pier Six were
dubbed back by the police, but one man
dropped into Il rowboat and landed at
Pier Five. This passenger, who refused
to give his name said that the Georgiana
had been chartered by an organized gang
of Philadelphia and New York gamblers.
He said that gambling games were run
ming on one deck and no attempt was
made to reach the race course.
The Georgiana dawdled along to a
point off Coney Island and then slowed
up and it was quite evident to all the
passengers that they We're in 4 gambling
boat instead OF on Il pleasure steamer,
whose objective point was the yacht race.
The passengers then waited on the
captain and demanded that the vessel
should proceed to the race course, or
that their money be returned by the
purser. This appeal proved unavailing
and riot ensued. During the melee sew
eral were badly beaten.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
DEWEY'S QUICK WIT.
a Bright Shaft of Humor at the Ex~
pense of Two Colleagues.

With Capt. Willard Fl. Brownson and
Commander William HI. Emory, Admiral
Dewey shares the reputation of being one
of the best-dressed men in the navy.
When Dewey was president of the naval
inspection board, Brownson and Emory
were members. The board was obliged
to attend the final trial trips of all new
vessels. Dewey usually carried only a
small satchel on these occasions, but
Brownson and Emory were always pro-
vided with several suits of clothes.
Dewey went to New London to witness
the final trial of the Annapolis, reaching
there in advance of some of the other
members. He was sitting on the piazza
OF his hotel on the evening Of his arrival
when an express wagon loaded high with
big trunks was driven up. All" said
Dewey, with a smile, Il see that Brown
son and 'BilP Emory have come. La
dies Home Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
PEACE In VENEZUELA.
Prospect OF Settlement Between
the ReVolutioniSts and the
Government.

Washington, D. c., Oct THE navy
department has received the following
cablegran from Capt. Hemphill OF the
Detroit:
Laguayra. Oct. G.-Detrot arrived today
BY the request and advice of the United
States minister | have brought the govern
Inent peace commissioner from Puerto Ca
bello SO as to expedite the pending negotia
lions for peace before the expiration of the
armistice Castro has accepted the condi-
tions preferred and if the Venezuelan Presi-
dent will hold to them final settlement
will be arranged October 9. at Victoria
Terms Of settlement have not been aScer-
tanned. but Il change of administration is
probable.
(Signed) HEMPHILL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
Patents to Inventors,

Messrs Benedict & Morsell, solicitors.
Of patents. Old Insurance building, Mil
waukee, report patents issued to West
ern inventors September 26 as follows:
j. G. Chandler Racine Wis. syringe: T.
F. Cornish, West Union, Ia, rotary engine:
J. Il. Donovan, Phillips, Wis, stack-roof: ].
r. Freuler, Milwaukee, copying press; f.
Hachmann, Milwaukee, feed-box; e. A
Houston: Niobrara, Neb., salt cellar; c. f.
Kade, Sheboygan, Wis, folding table; II.
w. Kimm, Jobes, Ia, ace-supporter; Jos.
Koenig, Two Rivers, Wis. CD, making metal
combs: grinding, polishing or bufing ma
chine, and comb-cutting machine; H. Meyer
Extra, Ia, tire-tightener; d. Pierce, James
vile, Wis. kitchen cabinet; +. Yates. Ra-
cine, Wis, sash holder and fastener; c. T.
Zimmerman. Cumberland, Wis, pendulum
escapement; K. Kohn, Lincoln, Neb., fast
eninC for bedSreadS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
CHARGES AGAINST CRAMPS.
En- pIoyes Claim Shipbui1ders EN-
pIoyed Foreign Laborers.

Philadelphia. Pa. Oct. THE execu-
tive committee of the striking employees
of Cramps shipyards today decided to
bring charges against the leading of
ficials OF the Cramp company for viola
ton Of the contract-labor law. The
charges viii be laid before United States
District Attorney Beck next week The
basis of the accusations Will be that the
Cramps employed number Of Rus
sian sailors, who are also skilled me-
chanics, on United States govern
ment work. The aliens are said to have
been pressed into service after the strike
was inaugurated. There are about 200
Russian sailors in all at Cramps and
the strikers claim that nearly all of them
are at work in various capacities, mostly
rs laborers. They say this is direct
violation Of the law.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

State unless they are restraints. The
correspondent adds that civil war
throughout South Africa is inevitable.
Basutoland is British territory on the
borders of the Orange Free State. Some
time ago it was stated that the Basutos
were only waiting for the word from
England to begin fighting On Septem
Der 10 Sir Alfred Miner, the British
high commissioner, issued a proclama
ton warning all people against melting
the Basutos to rebellion.
Pietermaritzburg, Natal Oct THE
war office has warned Gen. Symons, the
commander Of the British troops in Ma
tal that important news concerning his
forces which had been telegraphed to
London, has been telegraphed back to
Pretoria for the benefit of the Beers.
Gen. Symons is therefore instructed to
keep his military arrangements secret.
British Territory Not Invaded.
Pretoria Oct president Kruger. in
an interview, denies that Transvaal
troops have invaded British territory. He
said the South African republic had no
intention of acting on the aggressive, I'M
less forced to by Great Britain's military
attitude in massing troops in the direc-
ton Of the borders, or sending heavy re-
Inducements from over the sea.
Cape Town, Oct 1.-Private advices
from the Transvaai report that an Eng
llSnlnaH Hahleu toDerlSol! mas Deel AZ
rested for enrolling recruits for light
horse brigade. 1t is likely that he will
be shot.
President Kruger, in closing the Trans
vaal VOlksraad, declared that war was
inevitable.
A Dutch Protest.
Berlin, Oct. THE Dutch Nerbund
has arranged to hold monster meetings
in the principal German cities to protest
against war in the Transvaal. 1t has
sent greetings to Queen Wilhelmina as
1.-The highest representative of that broth
er nation now so cruelty tried
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
BROKEN NECK REPAIRED.


Young Duryea IN NEW YOrk.
New York, Oct. 6.-The plaster Of
paris casting which had been placed
about the neck Of Walter E. Duryea, the
young man who fractured his neck while
bathing in Long Island Sound on August
Z. was removed yesterday and from now
on he will have the use of his neck.
His case has excited the curiosity of
numerous physicians all over the coun-
try On August Z the neck was incased
i'll plaster. A few days later the casing
was removed, and, after X-ray photo
graphs of the injured vertebrate had been
made specially-constructe splint was
informed that the only possible chance of
his recovery was through an operation
On September 10 the operation was
performed. In a few days it is thought
that he will be able to use his neck as
previous to the accident
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
Too Hard for Him.

A Frenchman at the Chittenden the
other evening, who was boasting that he
had thoroughly mastered the English Ian
guage was asked to write the following
dictation: AS Hugh Hughes was hew-
ing yule-log from a yew tree, man,
dressed in clothes Of a dark hue, came
up to Hugh and said Have you seen
my ewes?' If you will wait until l hew
this l will go anywhere in Europe with
you to look for your ewes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
PORTRAIT OF ADMIRAL DEWEY
Full Length Pastel Portrait in
Eight Co1ors for Only 10 cts.

We have secured the exclusive local
newspaper right for the exquisite pastel
portrait of Admiral Dewey which was.
printed by the Judge company about the
last week in September, just previous to-
the arrival of the Admiral at New York.
This portrait is a reproduction of Chris
tvs beautiful pastel drawing Q61ax23,
inches), and is printed in eight colors
The picture is full-length portrait Of
the Admiral, who is represented as
dressed in white duck suit, holding ship
glasses in his left hand. 1t has the ap-,
pearance of being a pastel painting, and
is pronounced by all who have seen the
proof to be a work of art and the best
picture of Admiral Dewey yet placed on
the market. Send us 10 cents with your
address and we will send you copy of
this elegant portrait postpaid.
orders can also be left at our business
Office. Address
The Evening Wisconsin Co.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
RACE TRACK WRECK.
Several Persons Injured in a Rail-
way Accident on the Illinois
Central Road.

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. Five persons
were injured this afternoon in a collision
between the Hawthorne race track train
On the Illinois Central railroad and a
freight engine which stood upon a sid
ing. the switch of which had been left
open. The passenger train crashed into
the other engine and nearly every occu-
pant Of the coaches was thrown to the
floor.
The injured are:
GEORGE BAsTICK, engineer of the pas
senger train.
MRS. GERTRUDE ALEXANDER.
CHARLES M'QUADE.
CHARLES e. MOONERT
UNKNOWN MAN
None of the injured will die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
TRUST GETS MICHIGAN SALT.
Latest Deal Gives the Combine Al.
most Complete Control.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 6.-The National
Salt company of New Jersey, capitalized
at 100000, has secured control of the
salt industry of this state, and now has
absolute control Of the salt product of the
entire country.
Seventy per cent of the Michigan salt
manufacturers belonged to the Michigan
Salt association. the output of which the
trust is purchasing outright. The plants
throughout the state which it is not nee
essary to operate are being closed tenn
porarily. perhaps permanently.
The outside plants still retain the
right to manufacture what is called
patent medicine" salt, a high grade ia
BILE product with which the trust is not
interested
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
Hotel in Pekin. HI. Burned.

Pekin, H., Oct. 7.-Woodard hotel, one
of the leading hostelries of this city and
filled with guests, was DESTROYED by lire
early today Owing to the bravery Of
the night clerk, who went through the
three-story building densely filled with
smoke, all the guests were aroused and
reached ground in safety. Loss on build
ing and contents $4,000; insurance, $50,
600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
School Children in Fruit Clnnaries

The opening of the public schools OF
San Jose, Cal, was delayed week in
order to permit the school children to
work IN the fruit canneries. The Tri-
bune's correspondent says that men and
women who have had practice in prepar-
ing fruit for canneries are scarce this
season. and the result is children have
been depended on to prevent the fruit
from spelling. Most of the children are
expert at this work. and can do almost
rs much in a day as adults. Complaints
Of the lack of laborers come from all
parts of the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
Trainman Injured.

Chicago, H., Oct. IA Hawthorne
race track special train was wrecked near
the race course this afternoon. The rail
road officials state that no passengers
were hurt and that but one trainman
was injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
GAVE THEM POISSON.
Michigan Woman Tries TO Kill Her
Children end Herself.

Thompsonville. Mich, Oct. Mrs.
Matte Askins last night gave her 6-year-
old son and 12-year-old daughter NOR
Prime and took cocaine herself. Her
means attracted the attention OF en-
ployes of the hotel where she was stop
ping. The woman and boy were resusci-
tated and the girl died today. Mrs. AS
klns was respondent over domestic trou
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
Dollar HanushakeS.

Maj. Blanche Cox addressed crowd
at the Salvation army barra cks. The hall
was well filled. After the singing of
several hymns and the giving of testi-
mony a collection was taken UP and the
presiding officer announced that Maj.
Cox would shake hands with anyone for
81. Sereral were found willing thus to
contribute to the cause.-Denver Repub-
lican
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
Good News for Feminine Anglers.

Women anglers who dislike the batting
of the hook will be pleased to know that
india-rubber worms are said to answer
quite as we'll as the real worm. They
are practically indestructible, and save
the trouble of procuring live worms and
constantly rebaiting the hook
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

Il am now" said the barkeeper as he
took the seedy gentleman by the collar,
going to kick you down the street,
IF you please" said the seedy gentle
man. resignedly, would it be any more
trouble to kick me up the street, as that
is the direction in which l am going
IndiananoliS Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

Benton Harbor, Mich, Oct. 6.-Mrs. l.
w. Conkey, wife of an eX-bank presi-
dent, reputed to be the wealthiest man
in the city, committed suicide today by
hanging himself in barn. On preyi-
Gus occasion he had cut his throat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

The last consignment of the forty
Baldwin locomotives ordered by the Mid
land railway, England, has been shipped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

A Kansas City woman has brought
suit for breach of promise of marriage
against her divorced husband who court
ed her for a second time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
DIES FROM HIS INJURIES.
Little Clarence Lindquist's Terrible
Agony Comes to an End.

Clarence Lindquist, aged 10 years, who
was run over by the cars ten days ago
and had both legs cut off, died last night
at Tamarack hospital. The boy had been
conscious ever since the accident and dis
played great nerve while suffering excru-
ciatinp main
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
Big Drydock Sold.

Havana, Oct THE Spanish govern
ment has sold the Havana floating dock
for $6OO,0 to a syndicate of Vera Cruz
merchants
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
AHEAD OF TIME.
Celebrates Discovery of A ,nerica Three
Weeks Too Soon

Calumet, Mich, Oct. 7.-[Special. 7
The four hundred and seventh anniver-
sary of the discovery of America by
Christopher Columbus is being celebrated
here today by the Italians. The observ-
ance is three weeks ahead of time on ac-
count Ct climate conditions. A big street
parade of societies and bands followed
by speechmaking is the order.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

AmbrOsia Chocolate Co., Milwaukee.-Will
mail you a pretty souvenir Free for an
AmbrOSia Chocolate Label. GrOcers sell it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

Write for circular of Spencerian Bust
ness and Shorthand College, Milwaukee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

The Cleveland street railroad strike
cost Ohio $50, 1000 for transportation and
maintenance of the militia
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
GOES TO SANITARIUM.


Chicago, H., Oct Prof Hermann
Eduard yon Hoist of the department. of
history in the University of Chicago has
resigned his position and retired to a san
failing health. He is Il very sick man
and may never be able to teach again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

Contrary to preconceived opinions
American horses stand the climate Of the
Philippines first rate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

Rheudes Business College and Mechan-
ical Drawing School, Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
Mrs. Barnard Thanks
MRS. PINKHAM FOR HEALTH.
LETTER TO MRS. p1NKHAM NO. 1s,ooal

LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. IS,oo2l
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you FOR what your medicine has done
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and after taking two bottles / felt like a
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MILLTowN, WASHINGTON Co., Me.
An Iowa Woman's Convincing Statement.
ST tried three doctors, and the last
one said nothing but an operation
would help me. My trouble was pro-
fuse flowing; sometimes I would think
would flow to death. was SO weak
that the least work would tire me.
Reading of SO many being cured by
your medicine, / made up my mind to
write to you for advice, and I am SO
glad that / did. I took Lydia E. Pink
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nv lie" miss A. P, Box p ABBOTT,
Iowa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

1t is estimated that the consumption
Of beer in the entire world amounts to
81 .OSO. GOO. 600 per annun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10
FOR A FLYING SQUADRON.
Rumor that the British Admiralty
will Organize.
WAR FEVER IN LONDON
Twenty FIVE Thousand Men of the
Reserves will be Called
Out.

London Oct Tt is rumored at
Portsmouth that the admiralty will or
ganiZe a flying squadron for the Cape.
The war office announces that under
the proclamation calling out the reserves,
%, 600 men will be summoned.
The Gazette announces that orders
have been issued to bring every battalion
ordered to South Africa to its full
strength of 1000 men, and they must
present themselves before October 10.
This forward movement here is fully
countcrbalanced by stories of military
preparations in the Transvaal and the
Orange Free State.
a royal proclamation summoning Par
lament to meet on October Il, and au-
thoriZing the calling out of the reserves,
was signed this morning
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-10

The Weekly Wisconsin is now only
Fifty cents per year.
Heavy purchases of hardwood land
have recently been made near Big Rock.