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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
When Two Cannons Fought q Due,

When Two Cannons Fought a Due,
NO duels have been arranged between
the Long Tom of the Beers and any one
OF the fayorlte guns of the British, but
In the Crlmean war was fought q duel
between two pet pieces of artillery
which, considering all its phases, proba-
bly, has not been parallcied in warfaI~
One day the Russians sent q message
to the English at the tine a flag Of truce
was flying. Your 58-pounder gun"
said the bearer, which your people call
Jenny, is beautiful gun: but we think
we have one as good. We should like
to have a fair duel with her.
The challenge was accepted, and every
thing arranged for II o'clock next dav.
When the time arrived ali the batteries
ceased firing, and the two armies looked
on.
Our sailors gun detachment saws
Sir Daniel Lyons mounted on the para
pet and took off their hats, saluting the
Russians. The Russians returned the
compliment. To the English gun, as the
senior gun, was given the compliment OF
hrIng the first shot. 1t struck the side
of the emhrasure. Then they fred-a
good shot, too.
The third shot from Jenny went clean
through the Russian embrasure, and up
went two gabions. The bluejackets
jumped UP on their parapet and cheered,
In mixing they had beaten their opponent.
Not DIT! a minute afterWard down
went the gabions and out came the Rus
sian gun again.
Several more shots were fired from
both sides, all very good ones Jenny got
a thump, but it did her no HARM At
length, | think after the seventh shot
from our side, we saw the Russian gun
clean knocked over
Our fellows cheered vociferously, and
the Russians mounted the parapet and
took off their hats in acknowledgment Of
their defeat. All the batteries then
opened again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
DISGRACE TO CIVILIZATION.
Com m emf of the Prince of Wales on
the Slurus of London.

London, March 3.-The Prince and
Princess Of Wales today opened the new
tenement buildings at Bethnal Green,
costing f33O,OOO, and accommodating
$3.50 people. The Prince of Wales, dur
ing the course of a speech, characterized
the slums of London as a disgrace to
civilization. But, he added, the public
conscience had been awakened and the
demand for cleansing these districts
would shortly result in the government
which was now in preparation, and
which he hoped would solve the subject
of housing the workers, than which there
was no question of greater social impor
tnD
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
COMING OUT OF LONG TRANCE
San Francisco Girl Speaks for the
First Time in Two Years.

San Francisco. Cal. March 3-Elida
Wilbur, young society girl, is coming
back from the dead. Over two years
ago she was found in a trance and had
remained unconscious ever since until a
day or two age, when she smiled and
said: Nobody loves me now" These
words she has repeated several times
since, but she still is unable to move
or to understand when spoken to.
On February 16, 1898, James Dunphy.
q wealthy young man, the affianced of
riage had been postponed so that he
might obtain dispensation from Rome,
as he had been divorced.
There was trifiing quarrel, and the
following morning the girl was found APP
parently asphyXiated. Doctors have
since been unable to arouse her.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
SYNDICATE SWINDLE.
Statement of Cecil Leslie, Arrested
in Cincinnati.

Cleveland, O.. March 2.-Cccil Leslie,
and his wife were boarding train for
Akron and who is wanted in New York
for his alleged connection with the
Franklin syndicate swindle, was taken
to New York today by Il detective from
the latter city.
In an interview just before his depart
ure, Leslie declared that he was only in
the employ of Miller for six weeks and
had been engaged to answer correspond
ence.
~ think that there were three men in
that swindle,' he said, land two Of them
have not been arrested. | doubt if Miller
ever speculated with dollar of the
money that he got"
Leslie said his bond had been fixed at
$4,000. He had found it impossible to
get anyone to go security for such a
large sum and hence he had fed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
The Main Reason.

Lady Randolph Churchill has inherited
Jerome, as she demonstrated upon one
occasion to an eminent British politician.
He was somewhat annoyed at the cam
paign she had made, and said: Il really
don't understand, madam, why or how
it is that American ladies refuse to enter
overwhelm US here in England That
is because you have never travelled in the
states. The men there are SO intelli gent
and patriotic that they do not require the
services Of our sex as an educating
force -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
Convenient ocean" Laundry.

Women travellers are delighted over the
idea conceived by E. NJ. Fielding of Bos-
ton, who is the first to institute an
ocean" laundry for the benefit Of pas
scngers On a large steamship. He is to
act as superintendent Of the first expert
ment. The plant will be as complete III
every way as laundry on shore. The
gle, and washing and ironing machines.
Other appliances include those for starch
ing. etc. The passenger will give his
laundry to the steward and in a few
hours his linen, fresh and clean, will Dc
returned 10 him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
ellen Terry III.

Chicago, H., March 3.-Miss Ellen
Terry did not appear as Portia in THE
Merchant of Venice last night, owing to
cold Last night the part was taken
again by Miss Maud Milton, whose pre-
vious role was that of 'Nerissa. Miss
Terry's physician, it was said, had for
hidden her to appear at evening perform
ances, fearing serious illness might re-
suit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
BLOWN INTO ETERNITY.
Swedish Miner in Cry Falls
Mine Fails to Get Away
from Blast

Crystal Falls Mich. March 3.-GSpe-
cial. John ManSerson. Swedish
miner. was blown to pieces by an ex.
plosion of dynamite at the mine last
night. Mangerson in some way failed to
get out Of the wing he was working IN
after lighting the fuse.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
RAISE OF 10 PER CENT.
brentwood Mines Increase the Wages
of EN- p1oyes.

Ironwood, Mich, March 3.-[Special. 7
All mines of this city voluntarily raised
the wages of all men 10 per cent. on
March l. Mines are working all men to
be had to stockpile enough ore for the
large shipments to be made this year.
The Oliver mines expects to ship in the
neighborhood OF 100000 tons of ore
from their mines; the shipment of iron
this year will be greater than ever before.
Men are now receiving as good and bet
ter wages than ever before in this sec
ton, and more men are wanted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
Indians Take to Mineral Water.

Mineral waters have come to take a
very prominent place in national bev-
crages, especially in the case of those
who are suffering more or less from
physical arrangements. In this country
the Indians practiced bathing in the
heated waters and drinking them long
fits of many springs now famous. 1t is
within the memory of many inhabitants
of this country how the red man came
annually to encamp at Manitou and other
healing springs in the Rockies
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
Anticipated Queen Victoria.

Queen Christina Of Spain has cor
fcrred the Golden Fleece on the German
crown prince and has deputed the Duke
of Veragua, who attended the World S
fair as the representative Of Columbus,
to convey the order to Berlin. Queen
Victoria. who intends to give the crown
prince the order Of the Garter on his
eighteenth birthday in May next. is said
TO be much annoyed. as she wished tht.
Garter to be the first great foreign order
bestowed ON her great grandson New
York S,ln
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06

London, March 3.-2:27 p. m.-Presi-
dent Kruger is said to have left Pre-
toria with the intention of meeting Pres
ident Steyn. The place where they will
meet is not It entioned, but is believed
to be somewhere in the Orange Free
State. Those in South Africa who are
conversant with the effect the recent re-
verses have had on the Beers express the
opinion that the meeting of the two Pres
idents is preliminary to suggestion of
negotiations for peace. But if this is the
case, it must be due to the pressure
brought to bear upon the Presidents by
the burghers and Afrikanders in the
British colonies rather than in the per-
sonal inclinations of the Presidents, as
all the availa BILE information de-
picts them as being as determined
as ever to persist in the war until the
resources of the republic are much more
enfeebled than they seem TO be at pres
ent. although some significance is at
tached to the consultation in view of the
reported visit to England of Chief JUS
tlce De Nilliers, Mr.. Hofmeyer and DIR.
Te Water, ostensibly on private business
and for their health. But, the closest OBJ
servers do not anticipate any sudden ceS-
sation of hostilities and, certainly, the
reports from the theater of war do not
tend to encourage the advocate of imme-
date peace. The Beers are apparently
rallylng with their accustomed ability to
repair Il temporary reverse, and Great
Britain has yet to test their force as q
defensive power under the new conditions
of warfare.
Outside the meeting of the Presidents
there is 10 news indicative of any change
in the situa ton. Telegraphing from Os-
fontein today thanking the lord mayor of
Liverpool for his congratula lions in be-
half Of that city, Lord Roberts says: Il
trust her majesty 5 soldiers in this coun-
try will gain such further successes as
will speedily restore the freedom and
prosperity Of South Africa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
SETTLING BIG CLAIMS.
Hudson Bay & Iron Range Railroad
was Never Operated.

Champion, Mich. March 3.-[Special.
Attorneys of the Hudson Bay & Iron
Range railroad are attempting to settle
outstanding claims aggregating about
100000 The line was built eight years
ago at cost Of upwards of $500. 900,
running from Champion to Huron bay,
Lake Superior, and has never pulled a
pound Of freight or turned a wheel since
cOmnlptpdr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
PAID $4,000 TO HIS BRIDE.
William Harness Says He Has Got
His Moneys Worth.

Kokomo. Ind, March 2.-William Har-
ness, q wealthy farmer near here, who
attracted some attention few years ago
by Offering $4,000 for a wife, has closed
a bargain. and is no longer widower.
Mr.. Harness, who is Is years old, was
married this week to a Pulaski county
girl aged 10, the daughter Of a farmer
near Winamac. Mr. Harness gave his
bride the $4,000 in cash, and declares
she is just the kind of a wife he has
been looking for and could not find until
now
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
STOLE A SMCKESTACK.
Thief Escapes with His Booty in tn,
Very Heart of ST. Louis.

st. Louis. Mo, March 3.-The most
daring thief in st. Louis is the one who
carried off the smokestack on the old
Commercial hotel. next to the Planters
hotel. in Pine street. The stack was 100
feet high, and how it was removed is a
mystery. No one saw the smokestack
stolen, although the building is in the
heart Of the downtown district.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
BABY BURNED TO DEATH.

Fire at Norway. Mich. Destroys
Dwelling and Kills Child.
Iron Mountain, Mich, March 81 Spe-
ciGl. Fire late yesterday afternoon at
Norway destroyed the dwelling house of
Paul Johnson and burned to death his in
FAINT child.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
SAVE FUNERAL EXPENSES.
New1y-Born Babe Burned ia Stove
at Anoka, Mimi.

at Anoka, Mimi.
AnOka, Mimi, March 3.-Mrs. Melissa
Blake and her alleged paramour. Dan
Matson, were arrested today on the
charge of numbering a babe to which
Mrs. Blake gave birth February IL. At
the preliminary examination the mother
pleaded guilty. She insists. however.
that Matson committed the deed The
child was burned in a stove. Matson
claims it was dead and they buried the
remains to save funeral expenses He
will fight the charges Mrs Blake's
husband has been in the far West for
two years or more.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
GEN. HARRISON'S VIEW.
Regards Porto Rico Tariff Bill as De.
Darture from Rirhf PriuciDIes

Indianapolis, Ind. March BIN re-
Spouse to the question whether he had,
as reported in conversation with friends,
expressed opinion adverse to the Porto
Rican bill, Gen. Harrison said today
YES. regard the bill as most serious
departure from the right principles
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06

Lights dot the coast line of Great
Britain at the rate of one to every four
teen miles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06

-Des;ccated bananas are now being
prepared III jamaica. 1t takes six pounds
Of fresh bananas for one of the dried.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06

Last year the receipts by the Public
Baths association Of Philadelphia paid
65 per cent. Of the running expenses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06
A MOVE FOR PEACE.
President Kruger to Have a Con-
ference with Steyn.
LEAD TO NEGOTIATIONS
Lord Roberts Expected to Bring en-
Engage with the
Beers at Osfontein.

London, March 3.,-There was unprece-
denied activity today at all the custom
houses in the United Kingdom, the object
being to unbond the greatest quantities
of tobaccos, wines, spirits, tea, etc, on
which, it is assumed, the chancellor OF
the exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach,
will announce increased duties Monday.
1t is said that enormous sums are being
paid in duties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06

Take counterfeit money? No. Why
take substitutes for NIB Flavors?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-06

Rheude's Business College and Me-
chanical Drawing School, Milwaukee.
Compressed air motors are supplant-
ing mules IN Michigan mines.
Fishers EfaV0rimg Extracts are endorsed
by pure food laws and the C. s government for their
IURiTY ami STRENGTH. A. !. Hilbert Co. Aiilw.
StammeriHg is practically unknown
among unciViliZed people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
COUNTY REPRESENTATION.
The Committee Decides Upon the Guberna.
io-i,l Vote OF 1896.

six members VA the Republican
county committee. Chairman w. NJ.
Dunn If Waterrille. Ill :. Hichborn Of
August Secretary +, 4. Stevens Of
Chelsea. john \. WuOdsum Of China.
Oliver +. CIason of Gardiner. and
John L. carson OF Mt. Vernon. met
at the state House, Tuesday. and or
gdnizcd Tor the year 1900 with the Sc
lection oc the old officers. The basis
If representation al the coming County
convention wa discussed ana it was
decided ID usa the GubcrnatoIill vote
" 1896.
The time ANA place If holding the
convention was not settled upon and
MAS left for some future meeting Of the
committee. y delegation of citizens
from HalloWel called upon the commit
tee and al adjourned to HalloWell for
dinner and to inspect the City hall.
whore il is hoped by the HalloWcll peo-
pie the convt ntion will be held. they
having presented q very urgent request
fpr thu convention.
The IalIoweI citizens We're repre-
sented by Joseph Budwoll. Mayor
George a. Stafford, l.. a. Merchant and
! :. Hamilton. who did the honoTs
handsomely. The dinner at Mr.. Bod
Wells hotel was a fine spread. while
every attention was shown the COM
n.ittee. during lis stay in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
Nathaniel Robinson Not MISSING.

1t is with great pleasure that the
Journal is able TO correct the articles
appearing in th- Boston papers and
copied by the Journal, Tuesday morn
in.. i'll regard M Nathaniel Robinson
H. IL AT his home in Brighton. Mass.
having returned before the report Of
The Boston Herald appeared. The
gentleman in whose employ he has
been decided to sell his horses and de-
sired Mr.. Robinson to do so for him.
after which he would not need MI
Robinson's services. Not returning as
soon as expected, Mrs. Robinson. who
is not very strong and is very nervous,
became alarmed and imagined him the
victim Of foul play. The Misses Robin
son If this city. have not been in
Brighton, never for a moment enter
tanning any fears for their brothers
safety OF alarm as to the reason of his
silence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
State temperance institute at WatetyiIie

The Maine State Institute Of Juve-
nile Temperance Workers Will meet at
Watervlle today, in connection with
the kennebec District Lodge of Good
TempIars. The evening will be de
voted tn institute work. and many
short addresses and papers Will b.
presented upon topics connected with
temperance work among the young
people Dr. Maine The grand suprrin-
t4ndent If juvenile Temples Of Maine.
Mrs. II. g. Munson. of Lewiston, will
be present and preside: ana prominent
workers will take part in the exercises.
Munson Juvenile Temple of Water
VILE. will also participate i'll these eX-
crcises, and all will be open to the
DUhliC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

The adjourned hearing in the Sebas-
tacGok q MOOsehead Railroad case was
held before Judge Whitehouse. Tues
day. This is an action brought to get
4 decree Of foreclosure. VIM. Davis.
on- "a the principal contractors in the
construction Of the road, claims the
right ID redeem the bonds. but only
the first block Of 5000 issued. 1t is
claimed that the second issue of $780,
900 was irregular. The Merchantile
Trust Go. Of Boston, which now holds
the title in trust, claims that the en-
lire issue of 100000 must be paid to
redeem the mortgage. This is also the
position of j. Hayes & Son of CIeve-
land. who hold $4,000 of the bonds. II
is practically admitted by all parties
that there is a default in the mort
gage and that a decree Of foreclosure
is necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

The four following companies. Tuesday
filed certificates Of Incorporation:
The Boston Petroleum Company organ p
lied at Machias for the purpose 81 deil-
inc in petroleum in all forms with S5oloil
ranital stock. Of which $40 Is pald m / ne
officers are: President. =. I. 1iaTceloh
III Boston. Mass; treasurer, NJ. K. Chaf-
fee NJ Boston Mass. Certificate ar
proved, Feb. i. 1902
The 4. +. Griffin Fruit Company o.
ranizcd at Portland for the purpose 81
whnieslIing fruit with $1,000 ,capltai
stock. of which $3.50 is paid IN. The, OH
GERS are: President and treasurer, l.. Il.
Griffin of Portland. Me. Ccrtlhcate ap-
proved Feb. %. 1900.
The Sure Grip Fastener Company or
ranizad at Portland for the purpose 81
fhr manufacture OF a patent device, VIII
s35 90 Capital stock. Of which so i pdln
In The officers are: President n n
I,r!lens Of Newton. Mass; treasurer. q
: Rullens Of Newton. Mass. Certlllcatt
nnnr0yed. Feb -. 1900.
The Boston National Acetylene Ca
COMPANY organized at Portland, Tor m
nurpnse of operating gas. plants VIII
Zion 600 capital stock. of which $500 Is p4lo
in The officers are: President. Chd:lCS
Root If Portland Me: treasurer +. Is
HiIiik~n of Portland. Me. Ceruiicate APP
nroycd. Feb. u, 1900
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PERSONAL MENTION.

cE.et.r 1I4sser yyas III Watervilln
-ri..-.,;Iv afternoon. IN business
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t',. ritv.s brsinoss callers Tuesday.
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i'rrd >. saunders Esd q Lewiston.
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f. G. Holt, dry goods merchant oil
NoiridgcWock. was in the capital city
l''S"'H-
MIS- j.. j. Roberts IS IN Boston al
tending the Grand Lodge OF the Degree
of Honor.
fudge ana Mrs. A. Il. Andrews are at
lcnGinz the Degree Of Honor meetings
in Boston.
J. W. Manson. Esq, Of Pittstield. was
in he city part of the day. Tuesday.
on business.
p..,,roe.ptotiv,. William, w Freeze al
A,a,.la was in the citv calling upon
friends ,-oetar,fay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28

The wreck or the steamer in Portland
harbor. Sunday. reminds one Augusta
citizen Of the days. away back i'll war
times. when the old Bohemian Went
ashore just off cape Elizabeth, not far
it would seem, from the present wreck.
The Bohemian was loaded down with a
rich cargo and as this came ashore on
the cape every effort was made to save
the goods from the beach combers. The
efforts. however, were only partially
successful. Broadcloths. silks and
everything came washing ashore and
while one section Of the shore was be-
ing watched BY tn guards. some Of the
Portland people we're stealing the aru-
cIas from the water ana making away
with them AT another point. 1t was g
wholesale stealing match. if the man 5
story is to Re believed. Everyone
thought he had a right to take what
he found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. 10 1906

Washington, D. c., Dec. 10, 1898,
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, o.
Commemorative often heard of YOUR
great medicine and have persuaded nv
wife, who has been much of sufferer
from catarrh, to try Pe-ru-na, and after
using one bottle she has wonderfully
improved. It has proved all you have
claimed for it, and l take pleasure in
recommending it to anyone who is af-
dicted with catarrh. Yours,
VIM. Young blood,
Auditor for the Interior.
Catarrh in its various forms is rapidly
becoming national curse. An I'M
doubted remedy has been discovered
by DR.. Hartman. This remedy has
been thoroughly tested during the past
forty years. Pe-ru-na cures catarrh in
all stages and phases. There is no rem
sdy that can be substituted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
The American Flaq.

The American flag now floats over a
land Of barbarity. If any one had
prophesed this four years ago. he would
have been laughed to scorn. Yet change
is constantly taking place Nature is
merciless. So soon as she discovers an
Improvement. the old, whatever it may
be is doomed. The fact that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. the famous cure for
dyspepsia, has remained unchanged for
half 4 century. proves its value. Try il
for indigestion. biliousness, constipation
WINGED Your case is not incurabie. Van
simply have not used the right remedy,
Hostetters Stomach Bitters is what you
need-the sooner the better 1t is partic-
ularly valuable at this season of the
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-28
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4th, 1899.

WAsH1NGToN, Feb. 18th, 1899.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, o.,
Gentlemen-1 have taken Pe-ru-na
now for two weeks, and find I am very
much relieved. | feel that my cure Will
be permanent. have also taken it for
la grippe, and take pleasure in recon-
mending Pe-ru-na as an excellent rem
edy to all fellow sufferers.
Very Respectfully, NV. Howard.
Congressman Towards home address
is Fort Payne, Ala.
Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh. Ca
tarrh is well-nigh universal; almost ON
niprescnt. Pe-runa is the only abso-
lutte safeguard known. A cold is the
beginning Of catarrh. TO prevent colds,
to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh out Of
its victims. Address DR.. Hartman, Co
lumbus, O., for free catarrh book.