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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
TO PUNISH CAPT. CARTER
Engineer Officer will Probably be
Dishonorably Discharged.
HEAVY FINE IMPOSED.
Belief that Congress will Inaugurate
Reform in Public
improvements.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 16.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The famous Carter court-martial
case will be settled by President Nc
kinley in a very few days. The recon-
mendation of the court-martial will be
moderated by the President.
Capt. Carter will be dishonorably dis
charged from the army and be subjected to
a fine of $4,000. The recommendation that
he be imprisoned for term of FIVE
years, the argument which Wayne Mac
Veagh will make,) will not change the
determination of the President to punish
Capt. Carter.
The charge has often been made in
Congress that public money was squan-
dered on river and harbor improvements,
and that the money went to contractors.
without regard to the work done or the
benefits secured. The charges of the
Carter case bear on this point, and some
congressman who favor river and harbor
improvements have come to the conclu-
sion that an investigation into the meth
DDS of the engineer corps in such work
may save other scandals in connection
with river and harbor improvements.
-Four years after his graduation at
West Point Capt. Carter was in charge
of the work at Savannah harbor-a prof.
ect for which $5,OO0,OOO was appropriat-
ed. He had to deal with some of the
greatest contracting firms in the country.
He was without experience which would
have fitted him for such a task. The
government is paying a great deal more
than is needed for it's river and harbor
improvements.
A congressman who has given much
attention to the Carter case, in discussing
the prospect OF congressional investiga-
ton, says:
II think there will be an investigation,
and l think the result of it will be to
take away from the engineer corps of the
army the supervision of river and har-
Dor work. believe this ought to be done.
In saying this do not mean to cast any
reflection upon the integrity of the en-
gineer corps. That commands my high
est respect regard the Carter case as
an exception, but, while many believe in
the honesty of the engineer corps and
have not been Influenced in the slightest
degree by the revelation of the fraud
practiced by Capt. Carter, | am more
than ever convinced that the government
sustains great losses by leaving its river
and harbor improvements to the control
of young and inexperienced army off,
GERS"
New York, Sept. 16.-Wayne Mac.
Veagh. counsel for Capt. Carter, who has
been abroad for his health, returned to-
day on the American liner st. Louis. He
refused to discuss the Carter case, but
said he expected to go to Washington
within day or two.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
HORSEWHIPPED.
Former Senator Don Cameron Pays
$3.50 for Furnishing a Man
Who Sold Liquor.

Columbia, S. c., Sept. 16.-A jury in
Beaufort county has brought verdict
against ex-senator Don Cameron OF
Pennsylvania for $3.50 damages foI
horsewhipping David Schein.
Senator Cameron is the head of the St
Helena Hunting club, near Beaufort
Gen. NJ. c.. Butler, acting as his agent
purchased many thousands of acres of
land in this section and secured the hunt
ing privileges ON much that could not be
bought. Clubhouses were built and Sen
ator Cameron also erected lodge for his
own use.
The trouble out of which the suit came
occurred two winters ago. Senator Cam
eron was driving through his preserve
into Beaufort and met Adam Small a
negro landowner, who would not sell his
place, but had rented it to David Schein,
who, it was alleged, sold liquor to ne
groeS.
Senator Cameron, according to the tes-
timony, asked him why he had ren&ed to
Schein, and, calling him near to his
buggy, whipped him as long as the negro
kept in reach. Driving on to Schein S
store, Senator Cameron demanded to
know why Schein sold liquor to his ne
groes. Schein protested that he had not
done so. The senator told him he must
leave that place. Schein maintained his
right to remain there, having leased the
land. Senator Cameron then, it is
claimed. standing in his buggy, began
using his long buggy whip on Schein,
whose escape was prevented by the horse
and picket fence forming an angle
from which he could not get away.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
CONFLICTING REPORTS.
President Wants All Inform alton
Regarding the Situation in
the Philippines.

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 15.-It is
said at the war department that the re-
turn Of two members of the Philippine
commission remaining in Manila, Messrs
DENLY and Worcester, is in order to adj
wise the President respecting the very
latest aspect of affairs SO that he may
use the information in his message to
Congress. This is an intimation conveyed
that the advices brought by President
Schurman and Senator Beveridge and
other persons recently returned from Ma
Mia are not at all points in strict accord
though the items of divergence are not
known beyond the white house 1t is
said that as Admiral Dewey is nearing
the United States the opportunity to
have q full meeting of the Philippine
commission, of which he is member
should not be lost and the report that
may be expected to sum up their work
will be indispensable to Congress in it's
efforts at legisla ton for the islands. No
statement can be had officially as to the
future of the commission, but it is not
regarded as probable that it will return
to the islands, at least not without a CON
siderable change in personnel. Messrs.
DENLY and Worcester will leave Gen.
Otis the sole representative commissioner
in the Philippines
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
CONVICT CAME BACK.
Earned Money in Klondike to Pay
Back What He Had Stolen
as Safe Robber.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 15.-Charles O..
Summers, formerly a Pinkerton detec-
tive, an escaped convict from the Missis-
sippi penitentiary, is again within prison
walls in Mississippi. He journeyed all
the way from Dawson City, Alaska, to
Jackson, Miss, to surrender himself as a
safe robber.
Summers arrived in Memphis and called
on Supt. G.. w. Agee of the Southern
Express company. lie introduced him
self. but that was unnecessary, as Mr..
Agee recognized him. Summers said he
was tired of liberty that does not mean
freedom Even in the Klondike he had
no peace of mind.
When he walked into Mr.. Agee's Office
he was prepared not only to declare re-
pentance, but to make restitution. He
turned over to Mr.. Agee $500 in cash
to cover the amount of his Indebtedness
to the Southern Express company, even
including the company's expense of pur-
suing him. He also reimbursed the state
of Mississippi for the expense of bring
ing him back from California.
Mr.. Agee told Summers he would trust
him to go to Jackson unattended and
that he could leave when he got ready.
Summers left Memphis this morning and
Supt: Agee received a telegram dated at
jackson containing the simple words,
Have arrived" and signed Charles O..
Summers"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20

discovery, which he considers the
browning event of his wonderful
career, and which is embodied in
new article of commerce, known as
Red Cross Starch (Red Cross trade
mark.) He is planning to distribute
millions of packages of this starch to
the housewives of America, at merely
nominal price to the consumer, in order
to make its merits known without de-
lay. Thus, for but cents two large
1oc packages of Red Cross Starch may
be had, together with two magnificent
Shakespearean views printed in IL
beautiful colors, or Twentieth Gen.
fury Girl Calendar; or for only 20
cents 10 packages of the starch and
the entire series of eight Shakespearean
views and one Twentieth Century Girl
Calendar--views alone easily worth
$1.OO. Watch this paper FOR future
premium announcements, of which
every lady will certainly want to take
advantage.
While Mr.. Hubinger will devote his
best energies to the manufacture of
this new and wonderful starch, he will
not retire from the various financial
enterprises in which he is interested
street railways, electric lighting plants
and the Mississippi Valley Telephone
Co., with 10000 telephone subscribers
IN Minneapolis and ST. Paul--nor will
his augmented activity interfere with
his social obligations and exercise of
the splendid hospitality which he dis
penses at his palatial Keokuk home.
Mr.. Hubinger's family, consisting of
himself, wife and four children, is the
pivot around which his activity re-
wolves, and while fond of promoting
great enterprises, he is still fonder of
his home circle, where he spends every
moment of time not taken up by bust
ness or public cares.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
FLOODS IN AUSTRIA.
Water Reaches Upper Floors of
Vienna Housewife Danube
is Still Rising.

Scharding, on the River. Inn in upper
Austria, is flooded. The Inn is still rs-
ing and the water has reached the upper
floors Of houses and, in some instances.
has risen as high as the roofs. Several
persons have been drowned. The in
habitants of Ebensee and Steyr have d.
serted their dwellings. The rivers Ems
and Traun are falling, but the Danube is
still rising. As a result of the floods, q
house has collapsed. burying a man and
a child in the ruins.
siding in upper Bavaria, but railway
communication with the south and south
east is still interrupted. The Danube
and the Inn have risen still further and
two persons have. been drowned by the
capszing Of boat. Direct communica-
ton to Vienna is impossible.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
JOHN C. HUBINGER.
Rema rlxabIe Career of n weu-Knoyvn
Western Capitalist, Manufact-
urer and Phflanthropist.

Among the leaders of the -progressive
element for which the midle west is
famous, Mr.. John C. Hubinger, of Keo-
kuk, Ia, reigns without a peer. AS
manufacturer, as an epterprising cap
italist and as philaDthropist his fame
has spread over many states, and his
financial enterprises have developed
many obscure towns into progressive,
thrifty and wide-awake cities. Mr.
Hubinger, although but Al years of
age, can look back upon scores of COM
mercial victories, each one of which has
benefited mankind, for his liberality is
as bountiful as his business sagacity is
marvellous. He was born in New Or
leans, La, his parents being of French
and German origin. When he was four
years old, his family removed TO Ken
lucky, in which state young Hubinger
received a public school education. AL
most before reaching mans estate he
secured patents on number of val
liable mechanical inventions, thereby
laying the foundation of his present
fortune.
BY inclination and force of circum-
stances his attention was early direct
ed to the manufacture of starch by i'm
proved processes, and in the course of
time he became the head of concern
having an annual business of millions
of dollars. But genuine ambition
never quite satisfied with existing con-
ditions. works ever toward perfection,
and after years of painstaking study
and research Mr.. Hubinger has made a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
MUST BE PUNISHED.
Numerous Cases of Criminal AS
sault Committed by American
Soldiers at Manila.

Vancouver. Sept. 16.-Corporal George
Damphoffer of Co. B, Sixteenth infan-
try, who was sentenced to death at Ma
Mia, was resident of this city. His
mother, who resides here, is Frustrated at
the news. Young Damphoffer has lived
here all his life and had borne an excel
lent reputation.
Washington, D. c., Sept. 16.-The
war-department officials are inclined. ia
agree that some radical action is neces-
sary to counterfeit the feeling existing
among the Filipinos, due to the treat
ment of their wives and daughters by GER
tain American soldiers. especially volup-
teers. Reports which have been received
at the department show that an unusual
ly-large number of men have been tried
On charges growing out of complaints
made by native women, and while the
majority of them have been acquitted
some few have been held.
With respect to the action which the
President will take, it is said that when
the cases are submitted by Gen. Otis they
will be presented to Judge-Advocate Lie
Der for review and recommendation. If
there is no doubt as to the facts showing
that the crime was committed, and Gen.
Otis recommends the execution it is prob
able the President will approve the rec
ommendation.
Sendlof OSIeT Oh w aSnlngLOn today
received telegram from E. G. Believes
at Vancouver, Wash, asking him to as
sist in having the sentence of Damp
hotter mitigated
Senator Foster called upon the Presi-
dent today in the interest of Corp. Damp
hotter. Senator Foster was informed by
the President that nothing concerning the
cases had been received from Gen.. Otis.
He promised that when the papers ar
rived Senator Foster and the friends of
the condemned men should have a full
hearing.
Senator Foster went from the white
house to the war department. He saw
Adjt.-Gen. Corbin, who said that Gen.
Otis would be cabled today not to carry
the sentence into effect until after he had
reported the facts in the case to the de-
Dartment
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
A Woman,s Climb En;sode

When quiet had been restored the del
egate in pink organdie, with parasol to
match, resumed: Nine. Chairperson, -
exclaimed the delegate. earnestly, Il feel
the force of all that has been said con-
corning the necessity for us, the women
Of the nation, to nominate a clean candi-
date. | have the honor to present to you
the name of such a candidates; one who
was never known to wear the same shirt
waist more than three days at a
stretch" Here ali was again confu-
sion. the delegates crying out that the
money power was trying to control them.
Boston Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
EXHAUSTED THE
SURPLUS RESERVES.
New York Banks Pay the Govern
ment Eighteen Million Dollars
in Two Months.

New York, Sept. 16.-The statement
of the clearing banks issued today
shows practical exhaustion Of the sur
plus reserves, which stand at $275, 45O
over legal requirements. This circum-
payments into the United States sub
treasury during the past two months of
about $18,000,00O. A comparison with
1898, when the Barring panic occurred.
shows that the banks reported on July l
deficit of $1,251 ,OO0 This was in
creased to $16O00,O00 by August
II, and the associated banks accrued
clearinghouse certificates for about $780,
100000 TO tide over the crisis. For sew
eral weeks there was no statement is
sued indicating the individual standing
of the banks. On September %, a sur
plus over legal requirements existed Of
S2S,600,OOO. The record for excess re-
serves was reached on February /, 1894,
when Sill, 100000 was reported. The
highest this year was $44, 600, 900 on May
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
Two of q Kind.

Scene-Railway carriage on the Mid
land railway. Enter colonel with
gamebag and case of guns.
Colonel Ito passengers, enthusiastical-
ly)-"Beautiful sport; sixty birds in two
hours. and only missed two shots"
A quiet gentleman sitting in the corner
put down his paper, rushed across the
compartment, and grasped him warmly
by the hand:
ALLOW me to congratulate you, sir! L
am a professional myself.
professional sportsman"
"No-professional liar. Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
PORTRAIT OF ADMIRAL DEWEY
A Full Length Pastel Portrait in
Eight CoIors for Only 10 cts.

We have secured the exclusive local
newspaper right for the exquisite pastel
portrait Of Admiral Dewey which will he
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 reproduction of Chris
tvs beautiful pastel drawing (l61hx23
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 APP
pearance of being 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.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
INFORMATION WITHHELD.
Vanderbi1t's Will will Not be Made
Public Until Probated

New York, Sept Ex-senator Chaun-
cey M. Depew says that the will of Cor
nelius Vanderbilt had been read and the
reading was heard by only members of
the family. the senator himself not being
present. Positively nothing will be given
out about the will, he declares, until it
is admitted to probate.
e. V. W. Rossiter, treasurer of the
New York Central railroad in answer
to a question concerning the disposition
of the millions of the late Cornelius Van
derbilt, said: "Young Cornelius Wander
hilt has not been disinherited."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
SQUARELY ON THE MOUTH.
Cincinnati Girl Kisses the Son of
Admiral Dewey.

Cincinnati, O., Sept. 16.-Young
George G. Dewey, son of the hero of
department stores of this city.
Dewey travels for a New York dry
goods house While chatting with the
superintendent of one of the local stores
it became noised through the house that
the unassuming young man was the son
Of the great admiral. A young sales
woman rushed up to him and said:
This, | believe. is Mr.. Dewey. You
have the greatest father in all the world,
and am going to kiss YOU"
Without further ceremony she implant-
ed a kiss squarely on the mouth of the
young man.
In the excitement Dewey got away.
He remarked as he left that ne would
return after working hours to get his
sample case.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
LOSS HALF A MILLION.
Disastrous Fire in Business Portion
of Lincoln, Neb.

Lincoln, Neb.. Sept 16.-Fire which
broke out at an early hour this morning
caused a loss of half a million dollars,
printing firms, the Masonic temple. Meth
odist church and Webster block and sew
eral small buildings were totally de-
stroyed. The loss on the North block
and stock will amount to $4,000.
The Masonic temple also contained tbe
city public library of 10000 volumes. the
Woodruff Printing company and the
Evening Post, the losses being practical
destruction of st. Pauls Methodist
church entailed loss of $50, 900.
The Webster block was burned. valued
at $4,000. The Elite studios loss is
nlaced at $4,000
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
Transport Or for Manila.

San Francisco, CAL, Sept. 16.-Two
transports, the Belgian King, with
troops, and the hospital ship Relief, with
surgeons, most of the hospital corps
nurses and medical supplies, will sail to-
day. Seven companies of the Twenty
fourth infantry and few recruits will
embark in the Belgian King.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
RESCINDED THE ORDER.
Retirement of Paper Money in San
Domingo Violently Opposed.

San Domingo, Sept. 16.-The govern
ment proclamation yesterday destroying
the value OF paper money created such
violent opposition that the ministers to-
day proclaimed the acceptance of paper
at the same rates as silver, namely. SIS to
81, American. This concession was
made by Jiminez, who proposed repudiat-
ing paper money.
The cabinet is discussing the feasible
ity of holding the presidential election
Immediately, instead of in November, as
provided by the constitution, and it will
probably announce tomorrow that the
election is to take place this month, as
Jiminez is the only candidate
The threatened riots have not taken
place. All is now quiet here.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
Medals for MacArthur's Men.
The Window Glass Trust.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. ia meeting
of the window glass manufacturers in
terested in the formation of the trust is
in session here, and it is said the nego-
tiations for the deal will either be car
red through or abandoned finally at this
meeting Many of the options expire to-
day and this brings the necessity for i'm
mediate action.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
Dies of His TniurieS

Escanaba, Mich, Sept. Special. I
-Adelard King, the Danforth settlement
farmer who was struck by 500 rail
road train last Tuesday night, died of his
injuries this morning. He was 38 years
old and leaves wife and seven children.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
Escanaba Wedding.

Escanaba, Mich, Sept Especial.
Thomas Coan and Miss Rose Sheedlo,
both of this city, were married this
morning and left later for Chicago,
where they will reside.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
REVOLUTION SPREADS.
Castro's Rebellion in Venezuela AS.
sumes Alarming Proportion.

Kingston. Jamaica, Sept 15.-Advices
from La Guayara port of Caracas, cap
ital of Venezuela, dated Tuesday, report
that the Venezuelan revolution under the
leadership of Gen. Cipriano Castro is as
Stunning overwhelming proportions in
spite of the wholesale imprisonment of
political personages known to be impli-
Gated in the movement against the gov
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
Biz Fire at Cailao. Perm

Lima, Peru. Sept. 16.-At / a. m. to-
day a serious confagration broke out at
Callao. 1t was only subdued at s a. M
Many buildings were destroyed and very
great losses were sustained.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
Reported Invasion Denied.

Lima, Peru, Sept. 16.-The govern
ment declares there is no truth in the re-
port that revolutionary invasion of the
south occurred last night.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
NIother,s Awful Crime

Scotia, Neb., Sept. 15.--As a result of
today forced her two children, aged i
and z years. to take carbolic acid. and
then swallowed dose of the poison her
self. All three were found lying upon
the floor dead.
Opal mining is one of the latest Aus
tralian mineral industries.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
YELLOW FEVER.
Atlanta and Charleston Establish
Guarantees.

Augusta, Ca, Sept 1e.-The health
authorities today quarantined against all
infected cities and against all points
where fever is reported to exist.
of health this morning declared a quar-
antine against New Orleons, Key West.
Pass Christian, Mississippi City and
Jackson, on account of the yellow fever
in those placeS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20
A Hot Shot.

An Austrian princess once asked the.
Duke of Wellington, How is it that we
in Vienna speak French SO much better
than you English = To which the duke.
replied: "Well, princess, if Napoleon had
twice visited London with his armies, as.
he has Vienna, | have no doubt we.
should be much more familiar with the,
Wrench language
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20

London annually consumes 10000
tons of imported meat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-20

The worlds largest stove factory is in.
Detroit