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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10

any Of the powers in the terrible hap
penings in Shan Tung and Pekin. 1t
is conjectured that this question of COM
pensation is after all what has caused
the apparent delay in the resumption of
the campaign against Pekin, but it is be-
lieved that this having now been adjust
ed, military operations will progress rap
idly.
If the powers have agreed upon the
form Japan's indemnity is to assume,
the facts cannot be elected here.
A Money Indemnity.
The impression, however, is that there
will be a money indemnity, the belief be-
ing based on the fact that such is the
only form of indemnity Sc far suggested
that would be the least likely to arouse
international jealousies. Either China
itself, or the powers collectively, would
have to provide for the payment of this
indemnity, though even in the first case.
it is probable that the powers contribu-
ton would be in the nature of q loan
and in the end China would be obliged to
make good the advance through some
form of taxation
The state department has not yet heard
directly from the Russian government as
to Japans proposition to supply the ma
jor portion of force required for the Pc
kin campaign, but it has not the least
doubt that Russia makes no objection.
En- Idcl, the department mas Sdluercu
that all Of the European governments
have taken a similar view of the Japa-
nesP proposition, and it is disposed to feel
some pride in the fact that it was through
the advances made in the first place by
the United States government that this
happy accord has been brought about.
Proclamation by Viceroys.
Paris, July THE French consul at
Shanghai telegraphs under date of Tues
day, July 3, that the viceroys Of Nankin,
Gu Chang, Foo Chow and See EIoun
and the governors Of Kiang ST and Ngan
Houei has just issued a proclamation
couched in vigorous terms for the protec-
ton of foreigners. The governor Of Che
Kiang, alone, it is added, published
Prince Tuan's edict against foreigners.
The consuls have informed the adlnirals
of the attitude of the latter functi0nary.
A telegram from the French consul at
Tien Tsin dated June %, said he then
considered the situation somewhat i'm
proved. A telegram from the French
consul at Hoi How, dated July Z, says:
The agitation of the past few days has
subsidized and calm is re-establshed,
thanks to the vigorous measures of the
authorities
The consul of France at Chefoo under
date of July 4. transmits a rumor that
Men Tung Flu Sian is master Of the stu
alton at Pekin and is preparing an cdict
against foreigners Rebels, this consul
also says, occupy the Yellow river.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
FATHER SHERMAN AT MADISON
He Comes West to Prepear Paper of
Father Marquette.

Madison, Wis, July 7-fSpeciall j
Father r. E. Sherman, the only living.
son of Gen w. L. Sherman, is in the
city and will conduct mass at ST. Pat
rick's church tomorrow morning. He is
a guest at the home of ex-senator w. +.
Villas. who was colonel under Gen. w.
T. Sherman, in the Army of the Tennes-
see. Father Sherman's presence here is
State Historical society material in the
preparation of an address on Father Mar
auette to be delivered at Mackinac.
Mich, August l. On that day the move
ment will be launched for the erection of
a statue of Father Marquette on the
little island in Lake Superior.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
A SHALLOW CHANNEL.
The Commission Reports on Pro-
posed Upper Lakes
Water Ways.

Washington, d. c., July THE
United States deep waterway commission
appointed to investigate the feasibility Of
the proposed deep-water routes, from the
upper lakes to tidewater has turned in
an elaborate report, which the secretary
of war made public yesterday. In brief,
the commission does not favor the 30-foot
channels, holding that the benefits over
the 21-foot channel are not sufficiently
great to overbalance the extra cost Of
construction.
An examination of routes shows that
for a channel of thirty feet depth the
st. Lawrence-Champlain route would be
cOstller to construct than would the OS-
wego-Mohawk channel at the same
depth, but that for a 21-foot channel the
st. Lawrence-Champlain route would be
the cheaper. The st. Lawrence route
leaves the st. Lawrence river at Lake
ST. Francis, thence across to Champaign
and south to the Hudson's deep water.
The Oswego-Mohawk route leaves Lake
Ontario at OswegO, follows the Oswego
river to Fulton, thence Grass country to
Oneida lake, and follows the Mohawk
river and Norman's Kill TO the Hudson
just below Albany.
La Sale Route Shorter.
AS to the two routes from Lake Erie
to Lake Ontario the report favors the
La Salle-LewiSton route as preferable to
the IOnawanda Olcott waterway, for the
reason that the cost of maintenance of
the former would be less, and time of
passage quicker than by the Tonawanda
route. Consequent y the report bases all
estimates on the use Of the La Sale
Lewiston route.
Facts are given which strongly indi-
cate that for any depth over twenty-one
feet the cost to maintain the channels
will exceed by decrease in cost of trans
porting the lake commerce due to great
er draft of ships in which carried.
The report deals with the necessities
Of improvements at st. Mary's river,
Lake st. Clair, Detroit river and the foot
of Lake Erie, as we'll as with the work
necessary through the eastern part of the
waterway, and with numberless Ques-
tions as to water levels and supply, exca-
vations, locks, traffic capacity, time re-
Quired for passage Of boats and Il great
mass Of technical details.
Cost Exceeds the Benefits.
Under the head Of relative advantages
Of routes" it is shown that:
Il. The return of direct benefit from
the 3O-foot waterway vic the st. Law
renee river and Lake Champlain is less
for both foreign and domestic traffic than
the return from either of the Mohawk
valley routes. The two Mohawk valley
waterways give practically the same re-
turns :,
tically the same return of direct benefit
30. The return of direct benefit from
the 2l-fOot waterway is much greater
than the return from the 30-foot water
way"
The appropriations by Congress for
the cost. 100000. -Four hundred po,n men !,
was the highest number employed at one
time
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
CONTRACTOR KILLED.
George Reid was Run Down by a
Railroad Train at
WaukeSha.

Waukesha, Wis, July 7.-[Special. !
George Reid of this city died early this
morning from the results of an accident
last evening. Mr.. Reid was one of the firm
of Reid Bros. contractors. He was en-
gagged in doing some work at Dousman
and was in the habit of taking the $50.
o'clock train from here every morning
and back at S o'clock in the evening.
When he arrived last evening it was
storming very hard and he left the train
and started up the track toward his
home on Wright street. Thinking that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
DISPATCH FROM GOODNOW.
Hope that Some of the Legationers
May Still be Alive.

May Still be Alive.
Washington, D. c., July An i'm
portant dispatch to the state department
from Consul General Goodnow, this
morning, has revived hope in a measure
that the legationers, or at least some of
them, are still alive in Pekin. Having
survived at least two weeks longer than
was supposed to be possible, and certain
ly being alive five days ago, the unfortu-
nate ministers and their staffs and guards
may be still holding out. In fact, if the
only active enemy they have now to face
is starvation, as Consul-General Good
now indicates, the officials believe there
is substantial ground for the hope that
they may hold out and that the horrible
stories of the last few days from Shang-
hal of nameless crimes and massacres
committed upon the legationers are at
least premature.
Push on to Pekin.
One certain effect of Consul-Gen Good
now's dispatch will be to cause the Off
Gals here, and without doubt the Euro
pean governments, to redouble their ex-
ertions to push forward force to Pekin.
The main hope for speedy action is still
in Japan. According to the japanese
legation here. which has late advices
from Toxic, $4,000 Japanese soldiers are
now on Chinese soil. II this re-
port is true then the Japanese GOV
eIHIheHI Hdo accOlIlpllSntu more imam was
expected. and the officials here see no
reason why the advance on Pekin should
not begin Immediately 1t is said that
Japan is not expected to make this cam
paign single-handed The international
forces at Taku and Tien Tsin will CO.
operate to the utmost with the japanese
army corps in the movement on PeEin.
What form that cooperation shall take
is not known yet. Such details are left
to the commanders in the field.
Japan Compensated.
1t is said that Japan is to be compen-
stated for the work she is about to under
take in the common cause. Her military
preparations are very extensive and the
campaign is certain to involve heavy
cost. 1t would be unjust to expect ia
paA to meet this herself She has no
is perhaps less interested selfshly than
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
SHATTERED MIZZENMAST.
Bolt of Lightning Strikes the Ocean
Liner Oceanic.

New York, July THE great ocean
liner, the Oceanic, was struck by light
ming during yesterday afternoons storm.
The bolt struck the mizzenmast, scatter
ing chips from it all over the dock
and far onto the dock. No serious in
jury beyond the injury to the mast was
done. The Fontabelle of the Quebec
Steamship company was also struck by
lightning at the same time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
DR.. ROGERS TO GO TO YALE.
Retiring President of Northwestern
University Accepts Chair of Law.

Chicago, H., July DIR. Henry Wade
Rogers, whose recent resignation of the
presidency of Northwestern university
was a matter of great interest in educa-
tonal circles, has accepted call to the
chair Of law in Yale university. Dr.
Rogers resignation was handed to the
beard of trustees on June 5 and goes into
effect on July 10. Within a week after
DR.. Rogers resigned tie trustees of Yale
university extended their invitation, and
being assured that he would accept, they
elected him the next week to the chair
place of E. J. Phelps who lately died
Mr. Phelps was United States ambassa-
dor at the court of st. James during
President Cleveland's administration.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
WAYS THAT ARE DARK.
Chinese Ministers Are Fully Informed
but Say Nothing.

Berlin, July Tt is considered most
remarkable that although the Chinese le-
cations throughout the world keep in
touch with the Pekin government during
a sylla bic beyond palpable fabrications
regarding the fate of the foreigners in
the imperial capital. 1t is we'll known
to the German government that the Chi
nese legation here is continuously send
ing long messages to China, and it may
be due to the nature of the dispatches
received in reply that the charge DAFT
flares, Kinginthai, is said to have de-
clared he was ashamed to be q China
man.
Chinese Get Riff. in Collins.
In an address deiivs. ed at Hamm,
WeStphalia, Herr MannS a missionary
who recently returned from China, told
how German rifles were struggled into
Ih'Iaa conc led in collins manifested as
containing the remains of Cinnamon who
had died abroad These rifles, bought
at 10 marks $3.50 apiece were re-
tailed at % marks $3.50 to the mem
bers of the secret societies. Herr Manns
says he himself has seen a number of
these guns which bore the stamp of O.
Dantzig manufacturer.
No More Warships at Present.
Bingham, Mass, July 7.-Secretary
John ID. Long shortly after his arrival at
his home from Washington, in speaking
Of the situation in China, said: THE
situation is very grave one. There has
been no official news from there, and
even message that we got from Kempff
came by runners. The purpose of the
American government is to protect Amer
lean lives and American property, and
not aggrandizement"
He said the government would not send
any more warships to China a present
Legations Standing on the Sd.
Washington, d. c., July IA cable
gram was received at the state depart
ment this morning from Consul General
Goodnow at Shanghai, dated July Z, say
ing that the legations were standing on
the Sd instant, and that the recent attack
of the Boxers had been slight They
seemed disposed to adopt sIarva ton.
London, July 1.-Jardine, Mattheson &
Co. of Shanghai have telegraphed to their
London house as follows:
THE British legation was standing
July 2. There are reassuring reports re-
garding the lives of the Europeans
Troops in Canton Streets.
Canton, Friday, July G.-Quiet contin-
ues here. Lii Hung Chang has stationed
troops in the streets to prevent disturb
ances. A steamer intended to convey Ii
Hung Chang northward sailed today os-
tensibly bound for Kin Kuang. She took
$50 packages of Ii Hung Changes goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
MAIL-CARRIER KILLED.
Sought Shelter in a Barn During
Storm-Building Blown
DOWN..

Kiel Wis. July 7.-[Special. Anton
Schicker, while carrying the United
States mail between Kiel and ST. Nazi-
anz, sought shelter in John Holzer's barn
near Steinthal. The barn was swept
away by the storm. Mr.. Schicker was
found in the ruins dead with his back
broken
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
FORMER OSHKOSH WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Dewey Sprague Passes Away at
EIgin, Ill.

Elgin, ILL.,, July 7.-[Special. Mrs
Susan Dewey Sprague, one-time resi-
dent of Oshkosh, Wis, died here, aged
SO years. Two children survive, Mrs
James A Carlisle of Elgin and Henry
c. Sprague of Kansas City.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10

he was walking on the sidetrack he did
not pay any attention to the starting of
the train from the station, and it ran di-
rectly into him, cutting off both legs. He
was removed to the Emergency hospital
at once. He died q 1870 this morning.
Mr.. Reid is survived by wife anc
two small children, boy and a girl. The
family lived at WATERFOWL and moved
here about two years ago, residing ever
since at their present home on Wright
street. Mr.. Reid was man so years Of
age and has always been in excellent
health. He was we'll known and had many
friends here, particularly among the
workmen, who all speak in the warmest
praise of him. The funeral will be Mon
day morning from the house, at 10
o'clock. Interment will be at Dousman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
Shot in the Arm.

Wausaukee, Wis, July Especial
Sherman Durfee shot himself through
the forearm while hunting The gun
gun was discharged accidentally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10
A Gigantic Material Fact.

The trans-Siberian railway is the larg
est material factor rather, perhaps
suggestion-in the world today, except
our own recent acquisitions of territory
1t is the beginning of a development of
a mighty people and mighty physical
empire. Within the lives of the next
generation railways will penetrate every
portion of European Russia; and branch
lines will extend, like nerves rom the
spinal cord on either side of the trans
Siberian line to the fields and mines and
forests of that great dominion of Asiatic
Enthusiastically Evening Post
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-10

Gov. Scofield delivered the address of
the day at Wausau on the Fourth of
July.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
CHASING THE BOERS.
Roberts May Not Permit Them to Stop
Until They Reach Kroonstad.

Roberts May Not Permit Them to Stop
Until They Reach Kroonstad.
London, May 10.-Lcrd Roberts's
announcement this evening Of the flight
of the Beers from the Zind river natuf-
ally caused considerable qualification at
the war Office. where 1t 10 now believed
that be viii not allow the federals enoush
breathing space to reform southwark
Of Krconstad. 1t Ia just possible that
Lord Robsrts's transport may be In such
condition that he win be able to keep his
troops moving 90 rapidly as to drive the
Beers right through Kroonstad, without
giving than time to organize resistance
in the formi idabls entrsnchmsnts 30 care
fully prepared At the Valsch river.
The fact that General French and the
cavalry have been brought up to supple
ment General Hutton's mounted intan-
try, lsads to the hope In British oftioial
circles that the pursuit. announced BY
Lord Roberts may prevent all the Boer
guns and CONVOY from escaping. The ae-
ton Of the customs authorities at Lou
renzo Marques in more oiossly scrutiniz-
ing consignments for the Transvaal Is
liabls to be serious matter for the Beers
aud indirectly, for the British prisoners.
rho are liable TO be the first to feel the
fleets OF any shortage Of food.stuffs.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
in TWO MONTHS.
Lord Roberts Expected to
Be in Pretoria.
Londoners Making Bets
To That Effect.
Definite PrS,Jien That He Will De
At kOo1Siad Monday.
A Battle Imminent at
Thaba N'Chu.
Bullcrs' Army Is Said to Be
Showing Activity.
Bullcrs' Army Is Said to Be
Showing Activity.

London, May II, 4.05 .. m.-Msm bers
Of the HOUSE OF Commons were freely
betting in the lebt,rs last evening that
Lord Roberts would be in Pretoria in
two months. The mioisterislists are
building conndsnt hopes upon the CON-
prsheDsive plans he has communicated to
the war cfios. Predictions ara definitely
made he will enter Kroonsiad next Mon
day and 1t is believed that his advance Is
probably already reconnoitsFing the
Vicinity OF Ventersburg. where the hill
country begins again.
From 5000 to 20. oco 10 the highest esti-
mate OF the Boors under the personal
command Of General Botha, who is said
to havs forty-slx guns. General Botha
and General Dewst are reported to have
quarelled.
Lord Roberts IL pressing hard after this
force with 1000 men and one hundred
and forty guns and 20, 900 more men are
earily available.
President steyn with ten thousand men
Il repoTted 70 has seen east II Tbaps
N,Chu yesterday Ihursasy noon; and a
battle wes then imminent.
The advance tro ops Of General Rundle
and General Brab ant were bstrg fired
upon.
According to advices from Durham.
dated Thursday, General Buller's army
ia "showing activity" but complete
news embargo is imposed upon the COR
respondents with him.
During q concert for this relief OF the
sufferers from the BeRbie works ezplosieu
given Saturday evening at Pretoria in
the Gaiety theatre, tne doors were sud.
denly closed and every man IN the audi
ence Communicated.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
THE WEATHER.

Boston, May l0.--Lccal forecast: Fri-
day fair weather; warmer In the after
aoou; vnriasis siinds Sstsstsy fair;
warmer; frcsh southwest winds.
Washington. Aay lo.-Forecast for Fri
day and Saturday for New England and
Eastern New York: Fair and warmer
Friday and Saturday; fresh Northwestern
iy winds becoming variable.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
Portland. May 10. 1900. - The local
weather bureau records the following:
sa. m.-Barometer. 20. 900; thermome-
ter, So; dew point, 19:rel. humidity. Al;
direction of wind, NV; velocity, q; state
of weather, cloudy.
SD. barometer, 80. 008. thermome-
ter. SO; dew point. 20; rel. humidity, 4 8;
direction of wind, NV. velocity. 0; state
of weather, clear.
Max. temp. 43; min. temp. 80; mean
temp. SO; max. wind veloc., 20 NV; pre-
cipitation-24 hours, 0.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
GERMANY DENIES Ir,Too.

Berlin, May 10 The esn i-ofiicial Post
this evening denies that Germany has
participated in tbs collective note which,
according to q dsspaoh credited to a
semi-official source In Pretoria, tho pow
ers have delivered 60 President K.lRer.
inforuing him that they win hold him
personally responsible for the safety Of
the mines and will support treat Britain
In snforoing oomp mpsnsation In the event
Of their destruction.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
TO EXPLODE 25 MINES.
Preparations Said to Have Been Made
In Johannesburg.

Preparations Said to Have Been Made
In Johannesburg.
Cape Town, May l0.-Ths Caps Argus
rublishss q report from Johannesburg,
said to have heen suppressed In the cross
sxamination Of acting miuing engineer
Munnick, that In the recent mysterious
Dempsey case. Munniek testified that
IRE paraticns had been made to explode
3 r inss and that on the authority CT
Stats Secretary Meitz, he (MunDick),
had already bored shafts IN eight.
"Mell Informed foreign ners In Pretoria, -
says the correspondent OF the Cape Arugs,
"pow ccpsidsr the minss safe. The
Transyaal offit ials have issued appeal s
to the PEOPLE to protect property and, al
though Ersrarations were made 10 de-
stroy the principal mines. wiser couesels
now prevail
"Stets Engineer Kunke declined to
resume his duties unless the dynariis
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
AMERICA NOT IN 1T.
Joined in No Representation Regard
ing Johannesburg Mines.

Washington. May lO-Respeoting the
statement telegraphed from Pr tiia to
the etfsot that the foreign representatives
In that capital have 1ointly notified Pref
ident Kruger that hs would. be held per-
scnaily responsible by their govern
ments for the safety for the johannesburg
mines, 1t can be stated that the United
state consul general Adslpsrt Hays, did
not join Ia tho representations, II any
anch vare u.ade.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
HACKMAN sHEEHAN's ILLNEss.

James Sheshan, the vetsrsn hackman,
is still suffering from the injuries which
he received by falling from his hack In
collision with an elsctric car OF the
Cape line December 9th. He 10 unable
to do any thing and although he Ii Inn
proving it will bs several months yet
before MIR. Sheehan will be again able
TO resume his business. Mr.. Sheshan
has been In the hack business In this oity
for nearly thirty years and this Is
the first time that he has sver been laid
up.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
| GATES RESIGNS.
Chairman Wire Trust
Starts for Europe.
President Lambert Also Resigns Ills
Office
The Men Elected to s uc.
ceed Them.
voluminous Statement Issued by
Directors.

New York, May 10.-Chsnges OF wids
and sweeping character In the affairs Of
the American Steel &s Wire company were
announced today after Q session of the
board Of directors.
John W. Gates re=:gned the chairman
ship OF the board Of directors and 10 now
on his way TO Europe. he is succssaed
BY Alfred Clifford Of Chiosgo.
Jonr Lambert, the president Of TIE
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
YORK POST OFFICE BUR RG-
LA RIZEu.

Biddsford, May lO.-The post ofsice at
York corner was entered BY burglars
sometime Tuesday night and tn, place
Was thoroughly ransacked. Quite sum
OF money and . large quantity OF stamps
were taken by the thieves. The break
Was made by prying open rear window
with q "iLmmy."
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
DAUGHTERS oB REVOLUTION.

Lewiston. May io.-Ths state council.
d. A. r., held q meeting in this city
th,a sfteruaon. The chief business tran-
sacted was the election Of Mrs. ]. E.
and Mrs. Nora Grant Rics Of Gardner q
recording secretary. About e6 delegates
were present. 4 reception was held u
the sveninG. =
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
INSURGENTS LOST MANY.
Force OF SIX Thousand Attack Cempsny
OF Asth Volunteers.

Manila, Nay I0-Ths insurgsnts have
suffered heavy ioss at Tabnkc. near LIS
gaspi, province OF Albay. Luzon. Two
hundrsd rilsnsn and eight hundred, ,boio-
men were pReparirg to attack ths town
and Captain Lester II. Si1ons With .
company Of 47th volunteer regiment ad-
vannpd to meet them aud killed many.
The insurRent leader, q native prisss, was
wounded and captured after his horse
had been shot under him.
Three Americans were wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
REPEAL 18TH AMENDMENT.
Bourke Cochran Proposes Taking Hal
lot From Negro.

Montgomery, Ala. May 1o.-Hon'
Bourks Ccokrsn Of Nwe York, scored
the most brilliant success Of the race
conference in the closing oraticn. He
boldly advocated the repeal Of the 18th
amsndment 10 the federal constitution.
He maintainsd that this repsal was best
for the negro as we'll ss for the whtta
man since both races had to live together,
to prosper togeth,r, or 60 down together.
Every source Of Irritation between the
two should be removed and the 10Th
amendment was the greatest.