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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
ENDS LIFE WITH POISON
Lieut.. Pague, Who Tried to Kill
Col. Crofton at Fort Sheridan,
Commits Suicide.

Chicago, ILL.,, July S.--Samuel S. Pague,
who, while stationed at Fort Sheridan
as lieutenant of Co. T, Fifteenth United
States infantry, fired three shots at Col.
CroftOn, and who was dismissed from
the army on the finding of court-mar
tial, died in the office OF q Clark street
lodging house today under circumstances
which indicated suicide. The former Of
ficer spent the night in a room at the
house and, early today. entered the office
and threw himself YEARLY into a chair.
A half-hour later the clerk found his
dead body, still seated in the chair, and
an empty choral bottle in a pocket.
The court-martial of Lieut.. Pague at
tracted widespread interest. Pague was
jealous Of Col. Crofton, alleging that the
latter's attentions to Mrs. Pague were
too pronounced. On October 3, 1895,
Pague, heated with wine, attempted to
kill the colonel. Two bullets went through
the latter's overcoat, the third striking
the ground. Mrs. Pague rushed to her
husband and seized his arm. He was
arrested and dismissed from the army on
the finding of the court-martial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
ARE LOYAL TO AGU|NALOO
Luna's Followers Now Said to be
Supporting the Chief,
ACQUITS THE ASSASSIN.
Release of Spanish Prisoners i'll
Hands of Rebels is Prac-
ticaIly Arranged.

Manila, July 7.-7:30 p. m.-The trial
at Cabunatuan of the slayers of Gen.
Luna, the Filipino leader who was as
sassinated by the guard of Aguinaldo's
residence, is ended. The accused were
acquitted on the ground Of self-defense.
The testimony showed there was a con-
spiracy upon the part Of Luna and other
officers to kill Aguinaldo and make Luna
dictator.
Luna's death seems to have strength
ened Aguinaldo's leadership for the time.
Luna's supporters are now outwardly
loyal to Aguinaldo.
The Spanish commissioners who went
to Tarlac for a conference with Aguin-
aldo regarding the surrender of the
Spanish prisoners in the hands of the
FilipiOns, returned here last night. Chair
man Del Rio of the commission said the
release of all the prisoners had been prac-
hcally arranged for, but 1t would be
necessary to consult the Spanish govern
ment before the agreement would be rati-
fed. He declined to give the terms of
the arrangement, or to say whether these
contemplated a ransom. lie asserted,
however, that Aguinaldo had already is
sued decree for the release Of the civil
ian officials and the sick soldiers:
here are lionizing the survivors of the
Spanish garrison OF Baler on the east
coast of Luzon, who returned here last
night with the Spanish commissioners
sent to treat with the Filipinos for the
surrender of the Spanish prisoners. A
dozen banquets have been arranged in
their honor and a subscription has been
started for their relief. Lieut.. Martin,
the only surviving officer of the garrison,
denies the story that he killed Capt.
Morenas, the Spanish officer. who com
manded at Baler. because he tried to
raise a white flag. Martin says the cap
tain died of berri-berri.
The transport Churruca is to take Gen.
Bates to the Sulu islands on diplomatic
mission They will arrange a basis for
a friendly understanding with the Sultan
of Sulu, who claims to be friendly to
Americans Under the Sultan's treaty
with Spain, he receives a subsidy.
Gen Wheaton is to take command of
Gen. Hale's brigade at San Fernando
Gen. Hale is returning to the United
States with the Colorado regiment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
COTTON LANDS FLOODED
Enormous Damage In the Brazos
River District-Houses and Live
Stock Swept Away.

st. Louis, Mo-, July S.--A special to
the Republic from Caldwell, Tex, says:
Cotton buyers estimate that not less than
200 square miles of cotton-b bearing land
has been flooded in the Brazos district
Every acre Of it would have produced a
big bale. Basing the loss on 5-cent fig
ures, the crop destroyed on these plan
tations was worth almost $4,OO0,OOO 1t
is reported that the food has cost the
people of Texas little less than $10,000,-
OOO. Thousands of mules have been
drowned, all of the domestic animals have
persisted, rented houses and negro quar-
tiers have been swept away The gins
are nearly all ruined, and hundreds of
plantation stores carrying big stocks of
general merchandise are under water.
Not bridge has escaped, and not a train
mas passed over the Santa Fe railroad
between Brennan and Milano for a
week.
st. Louis, Mo-, July S.-A special to
the Post-Dispatch from Dallas, Tex,
says: Gov. Savers said today that $780,
OOO IN money and supplies had already
been contributed to flood sufferers. Re
ports from Juliff, in Fort Bend county,
are that 600 persons are in danger of
drowning at that place
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
ROBERT BONNER DEAD.
Noted Editor, Churchman and
Lover Of Fast Horses
Passes Away.

New York, July 7.-Robert Bonner,
editor, churchman and lover of fine
horses, died at his home, West Fifty
sixth street, at 7:40 o'clock last night.
He was rs years old. There was no
organic disease, and death was due, his
physicians say, to the shock of two great
sorrows-the death of his eldest son, An
drew Allen Bonner, from pneumonia, on
December q last, and Of his pastor,
Rev. DR.. John Hall, to whom he was
deeply attached and one of whose warm
est supporters he had been through all
the troubles which led to DR.. Halls final
retirement from the Fifth Avenue Pres
byterian church.
Without these bereavements, the doc
tors say, there was no reason why he
should not have lived for many years,
for his life had always been one of fru-
gal regularity. He began to decline with
the death of his son, and as long ago as
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
SCURVY IN ALASKA.
A Number of Chicago Miners Fatally
Ill in the Pest Camps.

Seattle, Wash, July S.-Passengers on
the steamer City Of Topeka state that
Wind City, Alaska, was a scurvy camp
during the winter, and scores of miners
have persisted.
1t was late in January when the last
report was received from the pest camp
from miners who finally got through with
the news. They did not have list of
the dead. but the following unfortunates
were not expected to live when they left:
DR.. J. B. Mason, Chicago; DR.. Martin,
dentist, Chicago; W. c. Couch, Chicago;
Edward Harris, Chicago; Brom broth
ers, Chicago; Mitchell, Chicago Several
Chicagoans were also among the dead
All those named are very sick with the
dread disease. Harris had to have a
leg amputated from freezing, and Mitch
ell was suffering from a broken leg.
Miners were the only ones left in Wind
City. They sent out an Indian to secure
assistance. He said that the men were
unable to care for themselves and that
none eXDpcted TO live
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
THE CABINET APPROVES.
Pleased with Presidents Plan OF
Offering the New Regiments.

Washington, D. c., July THE Pres
ident today brought before the cabinet
the plan for differing the provisional
army. The decision to appoint the colo
els and observation-disclosures of the vol
unteer regiments from among the regular
army officers who served during the
Spanish war. and the volunteer officers
from among those who served in the
volunteer army with credit or distinction,
was heartily approved by the members
of the cabinet. The records Of the vol
unteer officers are to be carefully looked
to in the selection of officers below the
rank of Northumberland.
Attorney General Griggs, who has
been examining the question OF wharf
and shore rights in Porto Rico and Cuba
where under the old Spanish law sixteen
feet along the shore were reserved by the
government, gave it as his opinion that
the interests of the inhabitants of the
islands could be served by granting re-
vocable wharf privileges and water
rights to the owners of abutting property
Such privileges would be revocable at the
option of the government whenever they
interfered with navigation
Some general matters were also dis
cussSd in a desultory way: among them
the question of tariff duties in our new
possessions. Secretary Alger and Secre-
tary Wilson were the absentees at to-
days meeting.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

George Washington Julian was a ma
tive Of Indiana, having been born near
Centerville May D, 1917. He received
common school education, taught school
three years, studied law, and was admit
ted to practice in 1910. He was elected
to the Indiana House of Representatives.
in 1916 as a Wing, but, becoming warm
ly interested in the slavery question, be-
came one of the founders and leaders Of
the FreeSOil party. He was elected to
Congress in 1913 and served one torn.
In 1852 he was candidate for VICE
the Free-Soil ticket. He was
delegate TO the first conyen-
ton of the Republican party in 1886,
and in 1860 was elected as a Republican
to the national House of Representa-
tives. He was four times reelected.
AbolitiOnism was hated thing IN In
diana, especially south of the national
road. and the negro was cordially de-
spised throughout the state, naturally so,
since the majority of the people had
come from the South. Mr.. Julian was an
ayewed Free Soiler and aboltionist, as
we'll as fierce anti-KnOwnothing, de-
nouncing with equal yigor and candor
both slavery and acknowledgment, both
of which he considered ''spawns of hell
OF course he came in for violent denun
Citations, and his enemies accused him of
be lg an ANAL gamationist, a niger
lover" indeed, everything that was vile
was imputed to him. He was threatened
with violence and was ostracised, but
canvassed his district thoroughly every
year.
He took an active part in the found
ing of the Republican party. In 1854
it existed as a party only in some states
1t was named at Jackson, Mich, by
Gov. Blair. in that year, when the
repeal of the Missouri compromise
had led to farther disruption of the
great existing parties, and the float
ing elements were seeking new pO-
litical home. Gradually these CONSOLE
dated, and in February, 1856 the
Republican party, as a national
party, was organized at Pittsburg.
A convention was held, Julian be-
ing one of its vice-presidents together
with such men as Owen LovejOy, Gov.
Morgan Of New York, Hawley of Con-
necticut, Giddings of Ohio, and others
whose names are equally well known.
During the reconstruction period he
was Jealous in demanding the elective
franchise for the negro. In 1872 he
joined the liberal Republicans and sup
ported Horace Greeley for President. He
was frequent contributor to magazines
and reviews, his writings dealing 9th
political reforms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
THE ARBITRATION PLAN
1t Provides Permanent Tribunal
to Which Disputes May be
Referred.

The Hague, July S.-The text of the
arbitration scheme, as presented by the
examining committee to the third com
mission Of the peace conference. has been
issued. The scheme contains fifty-six
articles, which are primarily based on the
proposals of Sir Julian Pauncefote of the
British delegation, the chief points of
which have long been known.
1t provides for a permanent court, to
which quarrels vii! be referred if both
disputants are willing. The court will
usually sit at The Hague, but will have
the option of sitting elsewhere. The
scheme is headed Draft of Convention
for the Pacific Settlement of Interna-
tional Conflicts" The first part deals
with the maintenance of general peace,
the second part with arbitration.
AS many of the delegates have been
officially acquainted with certain details
of the scheme only since yesterday, and
have not had time to consult their gov
ernments, the committee decided to ad-
journ until July II, in order to allow
such delegates time to receive final in
structions.
Washington, D. c., July S.-The state
department is relying on the press re-
ports up to this moment for the details
of The Hague conference. Consequent
ly 1t is not in possession as yet of any Of
fetal statement of the mediation and ar
bitration plan which is the prominent
measure now before the conference. Ac-
cepting the press reports as accurate, it
may be stated that the project is emf
nently satisfactory to our government
for, it is pointed out, the arbitration
scheme is nothing more than an elabora-
ton Of the simple American proposition
with which our delegates were charged
before they left the United States. 1t is
true that the pending proposition is cred
tied to Sir Julian Pauncefote, but that
was because he had skilfully, and with
great ability elaborated the details of the
American principle to meet the nice OBJ
jections expected to be interposed by the
European delegates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

Mrs. Mathilde Richter, Doniphan, Neb.,
says:
Il suffered from catarrh for many years,
but since have been taking Pe-ru-na l feel
strong and well. l would advise all people
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Man-a-lin while l was passing through the
change Of life, I am positively convinced
your beneficial remedies have relieved me
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Pe-ru-na has raised more women from
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than any other remedy. Pelvic catarrh is
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bane of catarrh In all forms and stages.
Mrs. Col. Hamilton, Columbus, O., says: IL
recommend Pe-ru-na to women, believing it
to be especially beneficial TO them
Send for a free book written by DR.. Hart
man, entitled Health and Beauty" Ad-
dress DR.. Hartman, Columbus, o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
BURNS $4,000 ELEVATOR.
Flint & Pere Marquette Suffers Rea-
Wy Loss a t Ludington.

Ludington, Mich, July Fire de-
stroyed the Flint & Pere Marquette Rail
road company's elevator last evening and
in three hours caused loss which will
aggregate $120.000. The origin of the
fire is mystery, the most plausible the
DRY being that the sweating of the grain
caused it. Fire departments were of
little use save to protect surrounding
property The grain loss, which is fully
covered by insurance, will amount to
$4,000. One employe was caught in the
burning building and unable to escape
until few moments before part of
the structure fell. The loss will be a
heavy one to the company, which had
just completed repairs to the elevator
amounting to $4,000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
EX-KING MILAN SHOT,
A Fireman Attempts to Kill Ser
Was Former Ruler.

Belgrade, July THE man who at
tempted to assassinate former King Mi
Ian here, yesterday evening, firing four
shots from revolver at him, and wound
ing him slightly in the back, is a fireman
employed by the municipality 1t is sup
posed he was hired by an enemy of
Milan.
Semlin, Austria, July THE fireman
who attempted to assassinate former
King Milan is a Bosnian named Giura
knezyic. He had accomplices. During
his flight knezvic endeavored to shoot
himself and when he failed he jumped
into the river Save, which joins the Dan
ube at Belgrade, but he was dragged out
by the police.
Fourteen members of the former Radi-
cal central committee, including EXPIRE
mier Tauchanovics, were arrested yes
terday on suspicion Of being connected
with the affair. Another ex-premier.
Pasics, has been placed under police su-
DeryiSiOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11

Remember that cholera morbus. chol-
era infantum, summer complaint, bilious
collie, diarrhoea and dysentery are each
and all catarrh Of the bowels. Catarrh is
the only correct name for these affec-
tions. Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific
for these ailments. which are so common
in summer. DR.. Hartman, in practice
of over forty years, never lost q single
case Of cholera infantum, dysentery,
diarrhoea, or cholera morbus, and his
only remedy was Pe-ru-na. Those desir-
ing further particulars should send for a
free copy of Summer Catarrh." Ad-
dress DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
TREACHEROUS DYNAMITE.
Michigan Mining Town Fourth of
July Patriot Horribly Injured,

Marquette, Mich, July Especial J.
Word has reached here from Greenland,
on the Ontonagon range, CT a horrible
from the use Of dynamite b. two young
men. They secured several sticks of
dynamite from the mines where they
were working and on the Fourth of
July morning went off some distance
from town to fire them off. Neither
knew Of the others presence or his pur-
pose Both young men lighted the fuse.
TO charge about the same time One of
the sticks went off, and one of the men.
whose charge had not gone off, supposed
it was his charge which had fred and
Immediately went to the spot. He had
just got a position over it when the
charge did go off, and blew both of his
arms off, ruined his eyesight and horribly
manned him. The name of the victim is
not known here, neither is it known if
his injuries proved fatal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
STAYING AWAY FROM CHURCH
DIR. Parkhurst Gives Some Reasons
Why Men Remain at Home.


sometimes there is no good in going
to church," writes Rev. Charles H. Park
hurst, D. D., on What is the Good of
Going to Church?'' in the Ladies' Home
journal. 1T depends principally on the
church. It is often claimed that church
attendance is on the decrease. People
are not going to be drawn in by being
scolded for staying out Nor are they
going to be drawn in-in a way to hold
them-by being coaxed in by artificial Sc
auctions. A good deal Of money is put
into the artistic trimmings of sanctu-
airy service. There is no objection to the
artistic if it is wrought into the body
of the service, and not availed of simply
as so much millinery put on to make the
service more presentable. The advertis-
ing of sensational topics is another way
the pulpit takes to worry truth into re-
luctant hearts of advertisement-captu
congregations. 1t does not hold the peo-
pie, but it does cheaper the pulpit and
set the house Of God in the same row
with the dry-goods stores, millinery shops
and other institutions that put big head
lines in the newspapers and flaming
placards in the front windows. We may
call the rank and file Of people very god
less, but they are able to distinguish re-
markedly well between fact and fiction
in matters of religion. [ believe that so
people out of 100 would respect Gods
house if they were sure that it is Gods
house more than it is mans. 1t takes
a good deal besides pulpit, Il choir loft
and a spire to make church"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
best. Then let the people know you
have it."
His Love of Fine Horses

IL.
His Love of Fine Horses.
Mr.. Bonner had been interested in
horses for many years prior to his re-
tirement from the Ledger. Fears for
his health first induced him to invest in
horses He owned many of the most
famous animals, and his friends esti-
mate that he spent not less than $780,
600 on his horses since 1856 He owned
many of the great record breakers, in
Guiding such celebrities as Dexter. Rarus,
Maud S. and Sunol. He paid $4,000
for Maud S., buying her from William
H. Vanderbilt. Rarus cost him 5000.
and he paid $4,000 for Edward Everett
and $4,000 for STARTER. Mr.. Bonner
always said that he had never made a
bet; borrowed a dollar or given a note
in his life.
Mr.. Bonner married in 1850 Miss Jane
McAnllss, daughter of a deacon of the
Old Covenanter's church, in Eleventh
street, which was the first place Of wor-
ship he attended upon coming to this
city. Mrs. Bonner bore him six children
She died in 1878. Mr.. Bonner for thirty
years was one of the most active forces
in the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church.
and he long was the contidant Of DR..
Hall, Henry Ward Beecher and other
eminent diyines. He gave $15O.000 to-
ward the erection of the Presbyterian
edifce in Fifth avenue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
PATIENTS IMPROVING.
DR.. Doty Pleased with Condition of
the Yellow Fever Cases.

New York, July S.-Dr. Doty, health
officer Of the port, said today of the yell
low fever patients from the United
States transport Mcclellan who are at
Clendennin is greatly improved, her con-
dition is all | could ask. The condition
of Ir. Lackey, upon whom the serum
was tried, has not changed, the temper
allure is about the same as last night.
the pulse, if anything, stronger He is
very weak, but his brain is clear Tween
ty-four or forty-eight hours more will de-
eide his case"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
MOVEMENT OF TRANSPORTS.
Number of Steamers En- route from
Manila with Troops.

ed States transports Newport and Ohio
are now out twenty-three days from Ma
Mia with the Second Oregon volunteers
aboard. They should reach here next
Wednesday or Thursday. The returning
troops will be given a warm welcome
The governors of California and Oregon
will meet the troops.
lowed by the Indiana and Morgan City
with invalids; the Senator with the
Tenth Pennsylvania; the Hancock with
Batteries A and B of the First Utah,
and the remains of the First Nebra a !;
the Warren with the First Colorado, and
the Sherman with the First California.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
A FATAL COLLISION,
Accident ON an Electric Road Kills a
Boy and Injuries Others. :.

Akron, O., July S.-A construction
train and passenger car, going at high
speed, collided on the Akron, Bedford &
Cleveland Electric railroad, north of
Cuyahoga Falls, yesterday.
Clarence D. Smith, assistant superin-
tendent of the road, and Motorman Earl
Martin of the construction train received
fatal injuries, both the latter's legs be-
ing severed. Mr.. Martins 11-year-old
son, riding with him, was killed outright
Several othere were injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
CERVERA RELEASED.
Only Two of the Spanish Officers Are
to be Prosecuted.

Madrid, July S.-Admiral Cevera and
the other commanders Of the Spanish
fleet destroyed in the battle of Santiago,
whose conduct has been the subject of
inquiry by special courtmartial, were ac-
Quilted antd formally liberated
Later it was said the court-martial did
not actually acquit Admiral Cervera and
the other officers tried in connection with
the destruction of the Spanish feet off
Santiago de Cuba, July 3, 1898, by the
feet under the command of Admiral
Sampson, but postponed judgment and re-
leased them, which is regarded as equiv
alent to an acquittal. Only Capt. Mo
rem of the Cristobal Colon. and Gen.
Parede, who was ON board the Cristobal
Colon, will be prosecuted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-11
Col. Ames Seriously Ill.

San Francisco, Cal, July S-Col. Fred
W. Ames of the Thirteenth Minnesota
regiment is sick in Oakland and it is
doubtful if he will ever fully recover
He suffers constantly from rheumatism
and the effects of malarial fever, con-
tracted in the field near Manila