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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
MESSAGE TO KRUGER.
Delivered at Pretoria Just Beeor
EVaCuation-Oom Paul Is
Visibly Affected.

Pretoria, May 29.-By stress of dire
circumstances the message from the
Schoolhoys of Philadelphia to President
Kruger, delivered this day, has the tone
of sympathy and SORROW at the final mis-
fortune which is about to wipe the South
African republic frGm the roll of indie
pendent nations, rather than of encour-
agement to a people fighting for liberty
for the fight has been fougnt-and lost.
The message was delivered in the ex-
ecutlve chamber at the capitol, through
the windows of which came the rumble
OF OK carts and general confusion at
tendent upon the evacuation Of the city
by the families Of the Beers. The Brit
1sh are reported to be approaching.
There was an impressive silence in the
chamber as the stern and venerable pres
ldentt of the doomed republic bent for
Ward TO receive from Messenger Jules
FRANCIS Smith the packet which the boy
had Travelled $1,000 miles to deliver into
his hands
Caesar, Morituri tie salutamus," quot
ed Secretary of State Reitz as the Presi-
ed bitter epigram: "On this occasion
the message is reversed. Caesar greets
those about to die
This reference to the United States
and the message of sympathy to the
President Of q dying sister republic pro-
IOuHuly moved everyone present. 1eafS
gliStened in the Presidents eyes as he
took the packet from the messengers
hands.
In presenting the message young Smith
made a manly little speech, informing
President Kruger Of the nature of his
mission as courier of the schOolbOys Of
Philadelphia. Secretary of State Reitz
translated Smiths sentences as they
were spoken.
President Kruger's reply was grave
and courteous. He rendered hearty
thanks to the American people, and par
ticularly to the Liberty lads of Philadel-
phia, for their sympathy, and charged
Smith to return his greetings to the good
people CT America. Then With fatherly
kindness he shook hands with Smith, con
graduating him upon completing his long
journey in safety and expressing the hope
that he would have an equally safe re
turn to his distant home. The entire
group was then photographed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
WHAT WILL ENGLAND DO?
Beers Should Not be Punished for Do
ing Their Duty as Citizens.

Berlin, June 2.-The German newspa-
pers concede that the days of the Trans
vaal republic are numbered, and are dis
GUESSING the probable treatment of the
Beers by the British government. The
Nossische Ieitung expresses surprise at
Lord Roberts proclamation offering I'M
munity to all non-combatantS, adding
that it appears that no such treatment
is to be accorded the Beers who have
taken part in the war.
''Were the Beers who have hOnora bly,
fought for their country to be punished
after the conclusion of peace the Nos-
siche Ieitung says. 1.-The civilized powers
would have cause to protest. Any detcn-
tion~Cr trial of President Kruger would
be contrary to the traditions of interna-
tional law, Il general amnesty being
the logical result of peace. Lord
Roberts proclamation would far eX-
coed the customs Of civilized warfare
ants. 10 matter how obnoxious to the
conQueror We hope that subsequent eX-
plantations will put it in accord with the
principles Of international law. Nobody
must be punished for having fulfilled the
duty Of Il citizen England wages war
against the republics. not against their
individual inhabitants
The London Daily Telegraphs asser-
ton that Emperor William telegraphed
to the Queen his congratulat on Lord
Roberts vistory is probably true, mas
much as he sent Il similar dispatch some
time ago. and has far better occasion
now for offering cOngratula tons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
FOUR SLAIN OUTRIGHT.
Thirty Foreigners, Including Six
Women and a Child, Attacked by
700 Armed Boxers.

Tien Tsin, June 1.-The French consul
late has received information from priests
at Pao-Ting-Fu that thirty foreigners,
including six women and child, who
were attempting to escape from Pao-
Ting-Fu to Tien Tsin in boats, were at
tackled by over 100 Boxers armed with
rifles and spears. Many of the foreign
ers were wounded four were killed out
right, but the fate OF the remainder of
the party is unknown. Having little am
munitlOn. however, it Is considered i'm
possible that they could hold out against
their aSsailantS.
Shanghai, June 2.-Twenty-three war
ships are now at Tuku, nine Russian,
three British, three German and three
French, two American, two Japanese
and one Italian. In addition to their
crews, the Russians have on board their
warships 11,000 troops from Port Ar
thur, with field equipment. Fourteen
thousand Russian troops are held IN
readiness at Port Arthur.
Pekin, Friday. June 1.-American ard
other foreign guards. numbering 349. ar
rived here IN the midst of the dragon
festival. The streets were unusually
crowded. and. although the people were
greatly interested in the annual Specta-
Gle, no manifestation of hostility was
made.
The presence of the guards has already
had marked effect upon the bearing
Of the Chinese toward foreigners. The
excitement in the adjacent country has
been much allayed. but many Christian
refugees are still focking into the city.
The Boxers" are evidently moving
afeld. Unfortunately no leaders Of the
Boxers" have been arrested, though
their capture would have been easy. All
the government has done has been to
occupy the scenes Of the disturbances,
and no real repressive measures have
been taken.
Tien Tsin, June 2-The foreigners who
escaped from Pao-Ting-Fu are ten miles
from here. Four of the party have been
killed and four are wounded. An expe-
dition is proceeding to their relief.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
MERRILL CHURCH DEDICATIO
Presbyterians Have Cleared the Debt
on Their Edifice.

Merrill, Wis, June q Special. THE
new West Side Presbyterian church will
be dedicated tomorrow afternoon. The
church was erected in 1895 at a cost of
over $4,000, but debt Of over $4,000
has been remaining upon it since its cree
tion. Through the efforts of the pastor
and people this debt has been raised and
the church will be dedicated free from
all encumbrance. Revs. L. c. Smith of
Oshkosh. Jacob Patch Of Stevens Point,
w. o. Carrier, d. D.. of Wausau, will
assist the local pastors in the services
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
KRUGER AT MACHADODOR
Ten Thousand Beers Occupy the Hills
Around Pretoria.

Around Pretoria.
L0urcnco Marques, June 2-President
Kruger yesterday was still at Machada-
dorp (about half way between Pretoria
and the Portuguese frontier, on the rail
road between the TransvaaI capital and
Delagoa bay). BOer commands, totaling
about 10000 held, Thursday, all the po-
sitions and hills around Pretoria. An
other large command was at Bronkhurst's
Spruit tabout forty miles from Pretoria,
on the railroad leading 70 Delagoa bay).
Ielegraphic communications with the
Transvaal is closed to the public. Fey
er.sh excitement prevails here about the
almost total absence of news from either
side.
the object of the trip here of Frichie
Eloff. President KrugerS son-in-law. and
DR.. Hayman. the Presidents physician,
appears to have been TO place Il large
amount Of gold in safety.
Maseru, Basutoland May 31.-Gen.
Brabant has practically surrounded the
Beers five miles outside of Ficksburg.
The only side open for the Beers re-
treat is the Basutoland border, where
thousands of Basulos under Chief Jona-
than, are awaiting events.
Grenadiers Suffered.
The Grenadier guards were the heav.
lest sufferers during Gen. BUNDLES fight
ing. They lost thirty men killed and had
lightweight men wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05

the latter will not be in "a position to
pay, Great Britain must obtain the mon
ely from the gold mines which will there
by be mulcted of half the net profits,
whereas the Transvaal never levied a
special tax or gold. The instigators of
the war Rhodes, Wernher, Belt and 9th
ers will suffer most. In addition the
British will have to maintain garrison
of $4,000 men, the cost of which the
mines will also have to pay. AS soon as
the British troops are withdrawn wars
and rebellions will break out not for
Years but for centuries. For England
this :reans a constant source of trouble,
annoyance and boOdShed."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
COURTMARTIAL OVERRULED..
House Committee Recomm ends Relief
for Capt. kirkman.

Washington, D. c., June 1.-The
House committee on military affairs to
day reported III favor Of authorizing the
President to restore George W. Kirkman
to his rank as captain in the army, thus
overcoming the effect CT a courtmartial
and dismissal at Manila, which has at,
tracted considerable attention. The dis
missal grew out of a disturbance while
Capt Kirkman was not on duty and was
final without review by the President
Secretary Root stated to the committee
that the sentence was too severe and the
gallantry of the officer at Ell Caney also
was cited The committee therefore re-
ports that in view of the past gallant
service the officer should be restored
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
WHIPPED BY A MINISTER.
Richmond Und) Pastor F1ogs a Man
Who Insu1ted His Wife.

Richmond, Ind, June 2.-Rev. DR.. J.
Med. Hervey, pastor Of the United Pres
byterian church, one of the most promi-
nent congregations of the city, last night
resented an insult offered his wife.
While on her way home Mrs Hervey
was stopped by a well-dressed stranger,
who took her by the arm and insisted
that she go with him. She freed herself
from his grasp, and FASTENED to notify
her husband
Mr.. Hervey found the man and gave
him an exceedingly rough handling. He
was finally allowed to escape, Mrs. Her
gey interceding III his behalf.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
CLEVELAND MILLS SHUT DOWN
Steel and Wire Company Acts, but
Vouchsafes No Explanation.

Cleveland, O., June 2.-Industrial and
financial circles are puzzled by the action
Of the American Steel and Wire company
in shutting down three OF its principal
mills in this city. A thousand men have
been thrown out Of work and it is impoS-
sible to ascertain when the mills will he
started again. No warning of the shut
down was given the men or anyone else
Assistant District Manager Early says
that the closing Of the mills does not sig
Nifty anything, but he will make no state
ment as to when the mills will be re-
down was brought about by business c3n>
ditiOnS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
FIVE KILLED, FIVE HURT.
Premature Explosion at Well at
WhippIe, o., Causes Death.

Marietta, O., June 1.-At Whipple, just
east of this city last night, in shooting a
we'll on the Kelly farm. there was a pre-
mature explosion of fifty quarts of nitro
glycCrin. tONr persons were killed and
four fatally wounded.
The killed William Watson, Marietta:
Thomas Daniels, farmer; Hazelton
Spears. farmer; William Carpenter, ST.,
farmer; Herman Spears, farmer.
Fatally injured: James Spears, Daw
son Stotlar, Henry Stotlar.
Seriously wounded John Stotlar, Wal
ter Daniels
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
CLEMENCY FOR CAPT. M'GOWAN
Sentence for Shooting Unarmed Fill
pino will be Reduced.

Washington, D. c., June 2.-Clemency
will be exercised by Secretary Long in
the case Of Capt. John MCGOWAN, sen
fenced to suspension for two years on
half pay for killing an unarmed Filipino
in the harbor of Cebu.
The secretary sympathizes with Capt.
MCGOWAN and proposes to adopt the rec
ommendation Of the court that clemency
be shown him. 1t is likely that the peri
cd of suspension will be reduced and
the officer will be reprimanded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
DIVORCE FOR EULALIE.

Queen IsabeIIa's Daughter Separated
from Her Husband by French Courts.s
Paris, June "A deed of separation
has been signed between Infanta Eulalie,
the daughter of Queen Isabella Of Spain.
and Don Antonio, her husband Don
Antonio, who belongs to the Orleans fam
lily, will in future live in Paris, while
Eulale will live in Madrid.
The children of the marriage will re-
main at school in England until old
enough to follow military studies, when
they will join the Spanish army. The
causes of separation are general incom-
patibility of character and the eXtrava-
CANT life of Antonio.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
BISHOP THOBURN VERY ILL.
Must Retire from Active Work for a
Year at Least.

Cincinnati, O., June Bishop W. ".
1hoburn of the Methodist Episcopal
church is now a patient at Christ hos
Thoburn is afflicted with exhaustion of
the brain, due TO his long work in India
Because of his illness he will be COM
PEELED to retire from active work for one
year at least.
L have returned to this country
physical and almost a mental wreck"
the bishop said. Exhaustion of the
Drain must not be interpreted as mean
ing a total loss of my common sense
At the expiration Of year it will en-
tirely depend upon the state of my health
if | will ever resume my duties again
My wife is very i'll, but the doctors hope
for the hest "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
DIES IN A MASSAGE PARLOR.
Contractor James I'll. Finnegan Eek pires
While Preparing for Treatment.

Cincinnati, O., June flames III. Fin
negan, Il contractor, who built the Grand
hotel and other leading structures of the
city, died suddenly in the massage par
lors of Nine. Annie Lewis West Seventh
street. Nine. Lewis told the coroner that
Finnegan was a stranger to her. but had
visited her parlors on several occasions
He was sufferer from asthma While
preparing for treatment, Finnegan was
seized with fit of coughing. DR.. Jud-
kins was sent for, but before he arrived
Finnegan had expired in chair. He was
80 years old. A widow and daughter
survive him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
EXPLOSION OF CHEMICALS.
Portion of Kodak Works at Rochester,
N T., Wreck ed-Foreman Killed.

Rochester, n. Y, June IA heavy
explosions of chemicals at the Eastman
Kodak works, just outside the city line
today. whecked a portion of that build
ing Foreman Tracey was instantly
killed and several were injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
Mr.. Wo1narans' Son Killed.
GIRL STUDENTS PLAY FRANKS.
Go Through the Rooms of the Young
Men and Disarrange Things.

Indianapolis, June Eight girls of
Butler college are about to suffer the
wrath Of the faculty as the result Of
prank last night. They went to the
boarding hall of the young men students
during the latter's absence, moved all the
furniture into the hallway, took pictures
from the rooms, carried away every
movable article and blockaded the doors
1t took the boys several hours to straight
en- things out, and they are swearing
vengeance. The identity Of the girls is
being guarded closely.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
NOCOLONY IN COLORADO.
Beers will Remain Where They Are
and Work Out Their Own Salvation.

Boston, Mass. June 2.-Mr. Fischer,
one of the BOer ENJOYS, when asked If
he had heard that an agent of the Union
Pacific railroad was on the way from
the West TO tender the Beers grant of
1,O00,O00 acres of land on the river
Platte, with an invitation to settle there,
Il have heard that some such offer is
to be made, but know nothing of it Off
cially. While we would thank the Amer
lean people and the railroad officials men
toned for their generosity and kindly
spirit in which the offer is made, we
would have to decline it. | think our
people would prefer TO remain and work
out their own salvation, even though
they were forced to under the English
flag. If we should be crushed this time,
it will be only for brief time, for lib
erty must and shall prevail in South AT
RIGA. Patriotism never dies out
Mr.. Wo1narans' Son Killed.
Boston, Mass, June "A y. Wolma-
rams, one of the Boer ENJOYS, wore Il deep
band of crepe around his silk hat, and
frequently applied a handkerchief to his
eyes, as he took the train for Springfie
at noon today. This was because Chair
man Fischer of the delegation had re-
ceived a telegram informing him of the
death of the son of Mr.. Wolmarans. who
was killed i'll Il recent engagement with
the British
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
Smothering Fire lii Mine.

Calumet, Mich, June 1T is proba-
BILE that the fire in the Calumet & Hecla
mine will be smothered by the end Of
next week
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
Another ..Meanest', Man,

Another ''meanest man. has been
found, says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
He lives in this city and conducts a
thriving business The other day "a
seedy individual approached him and
said: Say, mister, I'm hungry and
would like to get nickel to get cup
OF coffee and roll. | have 4 pennies
and only need one more. Please give me
penny. The mean man, after search
ing himself, said: Il haven't got PEN
your cents in change and | will give
you the nickel. The beggar requests
that his name be not mentioned in con-
nection with the item.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
Amnesty Bill AdoDted

Paris, June Pin the Senate today
the Dreyfus case amnesty bill was adopt
ed by 23S to 81 votes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
CITIZENS HELD AT BAY.
Robbers Blow Up Bank at Des Moiues,
Ia, and Escape.

Des Moines, Ia, June 1.-The Savings
bank and Sheldahl, twenty miles north
from here, was blown up by four rob
bers last night who secured $1,000 and
escaped after holding fifty or more citi-
zens at bay with rifles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05

Kansas has sent twenty carloads OF
corn to the famine sufferers IL India.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05

London, June Bop p. NIT is Of
ficially announced that Gen. COlville has
arrived at Heilbrun northeast of kroon-
stad) in the Orange River colony, after
meeting with great opposition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-06-05
LORD ROBERTS CHECKED.
Field Marshal Finds Road to Pre-
toria DISTRACTED by Beers.
FEDERALS ARE ACTIVE.
Reports from Lourenco Marques Tell
of British Defeat-Boers Re-
enter the Free State.

London, June 2.-2:14 p. m.-Thc war
office has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts, dated Johannesburg,
June l, 9:25 p. M:
Sir Henry COlville, in reporting the
arrival of the Highland brigade at He'll
brun, May %. states that he was OPP
posed more or less the whole way from
Nentersburg. Eight men were killed and
four officers and thirty-two men were
wounded. Colville says the Lancashire
battery field artillery did excellent
work. Grants naval guns We're most
valuable and the troops behaved in Il
most soldierly manner throughout the
trying march.
Rumble telcgraphs that his casualties
were thirtytwO killed and $50 men
wounded
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
HAMPTON.
BASEBALL TEAM PRACTICE
DUYAL, THE BIGAMIST.

BASEBALL TEAM PRACTICE
DUYAL, THE BIGAMIST.
Hampton, Va, April 1S.-Riverview
Park presented nn active scene this
evening. occasloncd by the first practice
game of the season. Quite 4 number
OF enthusiastic baseball men were pres
ent, and all expressed themselves high
~ pleased at the selection made by
Manager Ashenback. The work Of
Second Bascman Hempleman and
Third Basemap DIESEL were especially
commented upon. Manager Ashenback
covered centre field III a manner evinc-
ing his skill as Il professional base
Dallist. Pitcher Campbell gives every
evidence Of being Il first-class twirler
while Trost's ability as Il catcher is too
well known TO be spoken OF. The latest
arrivals are Left Fielder Durrett and
Iltcher Allen. Durrett is IL perfect
Hercules in his appearance. and looks
every inch baseball player. Allen,
also of fine physique, pitched for Cort-
land, N. Y, and made an enviable
record.
Frederick J. Duvall, the self-con-
iessed Digamst, is NOW behind the
bars of Hampton jail awaiting to an
Swer 10 the grave charge he has
brought upon himself. Some time ago
Duvall walked into the station-hou
at Newport News and said that two
men were after him. trying to lynch
nm. Up to yesterday Duvall was held
in custody by the authorities at New
port News, when it was decided to
bring him to Hampton for trial. and
Constable John Ticnor brought him
over yesterday afternoon OH the 4:3O
car When searched at the Jail he
mad only SIZE and n few other small
belongings. He registered as 80 years
OF age. Duvall is q man OF medium
build. fairly good-loolSing face, and
mad rospectabie. good clothing on. The
romance of Duvalis life has been told
already. lie was married first In
Louisa. county in 1894. He was again
married in Hampton February Goth.
1000. TO Miss Jennic Summers.
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Railroads Change r.ands.
.By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.

Selma. Ala. April lS.-Two large rail-
read deeds were fled at this place to-
day. The Louisville and Nashville
decided 10 tie Southern Ala l,ama Rail
way Company he railroad from Selma
10 Pineapple and from Rcpton 10 Flom-
anon. the consideration being $9SS, al.
The other deed was from the Southern
Alabama Railway Company TO the
Louisville and Nashville the Pensacola
and Selma railway and the Repton Gap
railroad for the consideration OF
s., $50, 600.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19

lions would meet this afternoon in the
vicinity of Drewrys Bluff, in Chester
field county. and make the joint which
would complete the track
1t was said to-day by one Of the off,
Gals OF the road that 1t was hoped to
have freight and passenger trains run
ming between Ridgeway. N. c., and
Richmond by the first of May next.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Samuel Taylor formerly OF Pc
tersburg, now OF Norfolk, who has been
here on u visit. has returned home.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
Roliot In Six HoIirs

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