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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-12

Mems $40 Suits $4.o5
Mems SIP Suits $7.55
Mems SIS Suits $O.S5
Youths Suits at Half Price this Week
Chldrens Suits at Half Price this Week.
Mems Pants at Half Price this Week
Ladies' Mems and Children Shoes at Half Price this Week
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
AFRICAN TROOPS IN
REVOLT AGAINST KAISER.
The German Colists Are Panic Stricken
Over the Mutiny-Fire and
BloodShe

Berlin, Feb 29.-The native troops at
the Cross and Nssanang rivers region OF
German Kamerun, Equatorial West At
RIGA, have revolted. Dispatches reached
the colonial Office today saying that sew
eral factories Of the Northwest Kamerun
company have been burned and that four
Germans were killed. All the German
African colonies are in ferment over the
statements spread by Hereros runners
that the Germans are being driven into
the sea.
Col. Luetwein, governor of German
Southwest Africa, telegraphed from
Swakopmund yesterday that Maj. Els
teroff's column, February %, had Sc
we're ten-hours' fight with the Hereros
near Otjihinanaka. The Hereros held
their position against which artillery
was not available. Towards the evening
Frankes company broke through the en-
emy's formation and the natives retired
Their strength and the number of their
losses are not known. One German Off
Ger was killed and four officers, among
them Baron Schoffan Weir and four jnen
were wounded
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
ESCAPED ON FORGED
PARDON BUT IS CAUGHT.
Other Three Who Secured Release in
Same Manner Are Still
at Liberty.

San Francisco, Cal, March 1.-Joseph
White, one of the military prisoners who
secured his release from Alcatraz island
last October by means Of forged par
don, has been arrested in this city and is
again convict in the island prison.
With four companions he was released
from AlcatraZ on which the officers in
charge Of the prison thought to be cenu-
Inc orders Of release. Not until the men
were Well away was the fraud discoy-
cred.
An investigation showed that the entire
plot had been Matched and carried ont
by the men in the prison. The men had
forged the names Of the heads of the war
department and also the names of Mai.
IL. NJ, Morrow, judge advocate of the de-
partment Of California, and Mai. T r
Williams, assistant adjutant general.
Even letter heads upon which the par
dons were printed were fraudulent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
TWO DIE IN FIRE.
Hotel in Prairie Du CHEN Burns
and Norwegian Women
Perish.
WATER MAINS FROZEN.
Firemen Are Unable to Cope with Flames
and the Building Is Completely
Destroyed.
GUESTS ESCAPE SCANTILY CLAD.

Prairie du Chen, Wis, March L.
Especial. Fire destroyed the Sherman
Sherman house last night and two Nor
wegian women mother and daughter, lost
their lives
The flames broke out in the kitchen and
were discovered by the proprietor after all
the guests had retired. The fire had al
ready secured considerable Roadway and
when the alarm was given, the guests
had time enough to throw their clothes
from the windows and jump.
Cries of Victims Heard.
The cries of the two victims were plain
~ heard. but the fire had gained such
Roadway and the smoke was SO dense
that it was impossible to rescue them.
The women were on their way from Fer
ryville, twenty-three miles north of this
city, and reached by stage from here, and
We're going TO Richland Center, Wis. The
mother was about 55 and the daughter
about %. There was no register kept in
the hotel
Water Mains Frozen.
The water mains in that vicinity have
been frozen UP for several weeks and the
fire department was unable to get any
water with which to fight the fire until
the old hand pumps could be gotten in
shape and hauled to the scene. The Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul depot, across
the street from the hotel, barely escaped
catching fire. The loss on the building
and furniture is estimated at $1,000, in
surance $1,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
SLAUGHTER MOROS.
Report of Fierce Fight in Jolo, Philip
pine Islands, Which Gen.
Wood Won.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 29.-Gen
Wade in a cablegram to the war depart
ment dated Manila yesterday, advises
the department of report of Gen. Wood
concerning an engagement at Jolo, on the
18th inst, with the remnants of Has
The American expedition was in
charge of Maj. Hugh Scott.
During the fight Gen. Wood states fir
ing twice was stopped to give the Moros
a chance to surrender, but they declined
The entire body, he adds, with the ex-
ception of Hassan, is either dead or cap
tured and HaSsan is located.
Second Lieut.. Eugene r. West, Eight
zenith battery, Field artillery, was seri-
ously injured in the thigh.
In addition to Lieut.. West the follow
ing also We're wounded:
Hurlbut, Troop I, Fourteenth cavalry
right side; Hinderer Troop /, Fourteenth
cavalry. shoulder: White, Eighteenth bat
terry field artillery, right knee; Galloway
Troop NJ, Fourteenth cavalry. right arm !;
Cox, Eighteenth battery field artillery
shoulder; Hanifan, Troop K, Fourteenth
cavalry, thigh, slight.
Friendly Dattos, says Gen. Wade, as
sisted the troops in the attack.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
PLOT TO ROB TRAIN.
Negro Shoots Two Mail Clerks and
Steals Registered Letter
Pouch.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 29.-According
to reports received here by the officials
of the Alabama Great Southern railroad,
the shooting Of two postal clerks on north
bound train No 2, early today, two miles
north Of Meridian, Miss, was part Of a
plot to rob the train.
The shooting was done by Jim Paris,
negro, who boarded the train in the
Meridian yards as it was pulling out. Be
fore 1t was under good Roadway Paris
entered the postal car and opened fire on
Clerks j. L. Stockton and A. j. Bass,
killing Stockton instantly and woundng
Bass in the arm.
The negro then seized package Of reg
lstered letters and jumped off.
Falls Under Wheels.
In leaving the train he fell and had one
leg crushed under the wheels, but man
aged to drag himself three miles.
BloodhOunds were secured at Meridian,
Their scent led to the capture of Paris at
daylight
Several registered letters were found in
his pocket. He was taken to jail al
Meridian.
Several Involved in Plot.
The railroad officials say three or four
negroes were involved in the plot to rob
the train, though only one of them ap-
pears to have entered the postal car
Stockton, the dead clerk, resided at
Meridian, while Bass home was near
Birmingham. Detectives are at the
scene.
Lynching Is Feared
Meridian, Miss. Feb. 29.-The killing
of Mail Clerk Stockton has caused much
excitement. After Paris, the alleged
murderer, was placed in jail here, a mob
of considerable proportions gathered
about the stronghold. Fearing a lynch
ing. the sheriff notified Gov Vardaman
and the chief executive has ordered out
the local militia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
KING HOLDS LEVEE.

London, Feb. 29.-King Edward held
the first levee this year in the throne
room Of st. James palace today The
function was unusually largely attended
The Prince of Wales, most of the mem
bers of the diplomatic corps, the cabinet
ministers, many peers, many memb ers of
the House Of Commons and naval and
dor Choate and the staff Of the United
States embassy were there Mai. J. 81.
Beacon, United States military attache
in London, was presented in the diplo-
matte circle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
ALLAY ANTI-AMERICANIS
Explanation of Vicksburg Incident Pub
lished in ST. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg. March 1.-All the pa
pers here print prominently this morning,
but without comment, Commander Mar
shalrs report of the Vicksburg incident
off Chemulpo, Korea, and the reasons
assigned in the United States for his not
uniting in the protest of the other naval
commanders against the action of the
Japanese. These statements will doubt
less clear up the misrepresentation exist
ing here concerning the affair. Coming
simultaneously with the announcement
that the state department had decided 10
countermand the orders that Edwin v.
Morgan, appointed United States consul
at Port Dalny, proceed to his post,
should have good effect in allaying the
anti-American irritation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
SEEK WILL OF WASHINGTON.
Burglars Force Open Vault, but Fail to
Get Precious Contents.

Fairfax Courthouse, Va, March L.
Burglars made an unsuccessful attempt
to steal the will of George Washington
from the vault in the county courthouse.
The thieves were unable to force open
the doors of the vault in which the will
has been kept in a glass case for many
years. The combination lock of the
vault was blown off and some of the
glass in the windows of the courthouse
shattered The large steel door remained
firm. The police believe the burglars
were frightened off by the explosion,
which was heard 10y many residents OF
the town.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
WILL NOT LEAVE BLACK SEA.
Paris Paper Says Russian Ships Will Re
main

Paris, Feb. 29.-The correspondent at
st. Petersburg of the Echo de Paris says
he learns that no Russian vessel will
leave the Black sea, contrary to rumors
appearing in foreign papers. The Man
churian railway and telegraph lines are
admirably guarded from Port Arthur to
Mukden and from Mukden to Hardin.
The correspondent further says he is
assured from high quarters that nothing
is known concerning the rumor that
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff is to be re-
placed by the present Russian minister
to Denmark.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
RUSSIA FoRBIDs NEW CABLE.
IF United States Authorizes Line t
Tapau 1t Will Be Seized.

St. Petersburg, March If an at
tempt is made to lay a cable from the
island of Guam to Japan during the
continuance of hostilities it will be re-
garded as contraband of war under the
proclamation promulgated yesterday. AS
pointed out to the Associated Press cor
respondent, the proclamation is specific
on this question, and it is not believed
here that the United States will under
take or authorize such cable now, as
it would constitute breach of neutral
ity. according to the Russian view.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
THIEVES TAKE SACKS OF FLOUR.
Unknown Persons Open Freight Car and
Steal Forty Bags.

Baraboo. Wis, March 1-[Special. i
On account of wreck at Kibourn. sew
cral freight cars were placed on a side
track and during the night about forty
sacks of -four were removed. In order
to find the right car seven others were
broken open. No clue has been obtained
as to whom the thieves might be.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
WISCONSIN MAN EARNS REWARD
Percy PTother0 of Baraboo Gives Infor
nation to Utah Police.

Baraboo, Wis, March Percy Proth.
ero Of this city, who went west not long
ago, is in Jail at Salt Lake City, Utah,
reid as witness i'll double murder case.
A chum by the name of Shockley is
charged with having held up street car
in Salt Lake City and shot and killed the
conductor and the mOtorman. The chum
is said to have confessed to Prothero. and
Prothero told the police. Prothero is en-.
titled to reward of $4,000 offered by the
street car company and the city authori-
ties OF Salt Lake City.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
AUXILIARY SHIPS RELEASED.
Merchantmen Enlisted by Japan fol-
Cruisers No Longer Needed.

Toxic, Feb. 29.-On account of Ad-
miral Togo's success at Port Arthur. the
reopening of the sea to japanese mer-
chantmen, and the revival of shipping,
the japanese government does not antici-
pate that it will have further need for the
auxiliary cruisers America Maru and
Yawata Maru, and they will be disarmed
and returned to their owners.
Nothing now prevents the America
Maru from resuming it's place on the San
Francisco line, and the Yawata Maru
on the Australian.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
REMOVE WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Russian Military Authorities Do Not
Want to Be Bothered.

st. Petersburg March 1.-The military
authorities are causing to be removed
from all strategic points in the far east
the women and children and all aged and
infirm men, SO that the necessity of pro-
tcct:ng them will not be added to the
other duties of the troops and in order
that all supplies may be available for the
use Of the actual combatants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
CAR WANTS TO
GO TO THE FAR EAST.
Russian Emperor Anxious to Be at the
Seat of War and Give Encourage
ment to Troops.

Vienna, March 1.-The Gar desires to
go to the far east. The Zeit, published
here, asserts that this statement is con-
frme! by an exalted military authority,
who declares the Russian Emperor is anx-
ious to maintain the fighting traditions Of
his ancestors, and by his presence to en-
courage his troops.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.

The naval appropriation bill was taken up
in the House on the Esd. and two amend
ments providing for additional approprla
tons of $4,000 and $1.5OO,OU0 for the Ne
York navy yard were defeated. Both
offered by Mr.. Fitzgerald of New Yor
An amendment offered by Mr.. Hitchcock
Nebraska providing for the enlargement
the government gun factory at Washingtn
was defeated. Mr.. Legare Of South Caro-
lima secured az amendment to the bill pro
yidinC !, total increase for the Charleston,
navy yard Of $G56,500 The fight on the an
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02

and Seoul, and probable movements
northward
The treaty is considered highly salts
factory by both parties. a Korean en-
voy, who is proceeding to Pekin, during
al interview today with Gov. Lockhard,
expressed convictions that the treaty
would be of the highest benefit to Korea,
provided Russia encroachments were
frustrated, and that Japan would incur
Korea's deepest debt of gratitude.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
Lumber Railroad Planned.

Calumet, Mich, March 1.-[Special.I
The Hermansville Lumber company Of
Crystal Falls, which has been operating
in the vicinity Of Mastodon, Iron county,
plans to build seven miles of logging
road this year, to connect with the Chi
cago & North Western line at Pentoga.
The road will cross over into Wisconsin
and tap a tract Of timber in Florence
county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
cLAYwORKERs IN CONVENTION
About 100 Brickmakers in Attendance at
Meeting in Portage.

Portage, Wis, March 1.-ISpecial.1-
The fourth annual convention OF the
Wisconsin Clay Workers association
convened here today. About 100 brick
manufacturers are in attendance The
sessions will continue until Thursday.
A banquet will be given at the Emderl
house Wednesday evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
TWELVE DIE IN BURNING HOME.
Eleven Children and One Woman Perish
in a Canada Blaze.

Roberval, Quebec, March Twelve
lives were lost in a fire which destroyed
the home of Thomas Quay at ST.
b'elicien yesterday. When the fire was
first noticed by neighbors, who live at
some distance, the house already had
been burned to the ground. In it were
Quay, Mrs. Philip Gagnon and her three
small children. Both Gagnon and Quay,
the fathers, were absent working.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
MAPLE SYRUP CAN EXPLODES.
Mrs. David Hemstock of Sparta Badly
Disfgured by Burns.

La Crosse, Wis, March 1.-[Special.
The explosion of can Of maple syrup
came near disfguring for life, Mrs David
Hemstock of Sparta, Wis. She was
warming it on the stove when it exploded
and severely burned her about the face
and hands
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
CAR ORDERS RELEASE.
British Coal Boats Captured by the Rus
slams.

Suez, Feb. 29-The Russian cruiser
Aurora, with five torpedo boats, has ar
rived here.
The British coal-laden steamers Ettri-
ackdale from Barry February for Sa-
bang and Franby Grom Barry Febru-
airy for Hong Kong, and the Norwe
gian steamer Matilda (from Penarth jar
uary 80 for Sasebo), also laden with coal,
captured by the squadron in the Red sea,
have been released by order of the Car.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
KOREANS GLAD OF PROTECTION.
Treaty with Japan Is Source of Sat
isfaction.

Wei Hal Wei. Feb. 29-The treaty
signed on Tuesday last between Japan
and Korea provides for the latter con-
forming to Japanese ideas of reform.
Japan pledging the safety of Korean roy
atty and territorial independence. Japan
is authorized to resist the encroachments
of a third party and to occupy Korean
territory. if necessary for strategic pur-
poses. This provision of the treaty JUS
titles Japans occupation of Chemulpo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
American Girl to Entertain King.

London, March lit is stated that
when the King and Queen go to Ireland
in the spring they will pay week end
visit to the Duke and Duchess Of Man
chester at Kylemore. The duchess was
formerly Miss Zimmerman
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
King Party to Lawsuit.

Brussels, March 1.-The probate court
has begun the hearing of the case which
arises from the will of the late Queen
Marie Henriette, in which King Leopold
resists the claims brought forward by
creditors Of his daughters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

MILWAUKEE-Flou Firm. Wheat =
Lower; No 1 northern, on track. 1.01; No.
No. on track, 4ec. oats-Lower: No. z
track, 41G431sc BarIey-Dull: No. Z on
track a.a. e4s; sample on trac d. 4oqsae Rye
Lower; pork, 1915; lard, 40
Flour market hrm: hard spring wheat
patent patent in wood 5soq5 20; hard spring
40; low grades, In sacks, se5d5:55; rye
e Sgr pu county IL wo pure , II SACKS
s fof oran $50 9us5ea at lsSS
middlingss in 1Oo-lb sacks; red dog. 2loO.
eHcHG Q enp Feb pos sHe XVII
M septem m ' ssasse oa ss sd eoSaMfs6
July. 551sa554c; september,, 54e Oats oats,
July, s:o5. -Rlbs-May. .s2lz; ;5uiy. 80:
Iii: May, 1.131a Timothy February, $40;
March. 3. 10 Clover-February, 11.25. Bar
NEW YORK, Feb. 2e-Close- Wheat
May, 1.O35s; July, 99Ac; September, 01Ac.
c9 Kaysas e eiTY. 's N.Y. oq fes 2scose
2 hard, 93@95c No. B. S6@90c; No. 2 red,
~ ~; No 8, 1o2a1 o5 corn-May, 4 43
44c; No; white, doc; No. 3, 44c. Oats
No: white. 42@43c; No. 2 mixed. 4O@41c.
ST. LOUIS. No, Feb. 9.-CloSe-Wheat
red cash, 1o47s; track, 1.os@1.10; May.
9ShLc; jay, 90Ac; No. = hard, 95Gi91c. Corn
lower; err; No 2 cash; 45H4:c; track, 461a@45c;
aa CASH a9 a. 1 tr5ck 5l H. oats9WeF No.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb 29-Close--
Wheat-May, 1OO1s@1. OOA; July, 1.O01s@D
hard ssP5e~ No S noEfhef Gn 1r oe No No.
northern, 977s@9sasc; No. 3 northern, $500
IN store, 30 n'nG hard DEB Ne nopth
ern, 995sc; No. northern, 991sc; to ar
rive, No. hard, 1.o11a;- No. l northern,
s sgy S $40 ns sepsembe se Soc May fa ss
store on track and to arrive, 1.15%; May,
1.1sA: July. 1.19A; October, LIS. Oats
track and to 14a arrive, 7sc. Ba Tie
1890 bus.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Feb. 29.-Cattle--
market steady: beef steers, 3.6o@5. 10; south
ern steers 3.25@4.O0; southern cows, 2.25Ge
3,15: native cows and h ed 2.oo@e.9o
Receipts, 5000; market weak to lower;
heavy, 54O@o. 60: packers, 5.3O@5 45; pigs
and lights, 4.5O@5.30. Sheep-Receipts, 1000;
@5.s5.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 29.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 1000, including $500 Texans; market
steady to strong; beef steers, 3.65@5. %:
stockers and feeders, 2.30@4.OO; COWS and
heifers, 2.25@4.2 %; Texas steers, 3.OO@4. IS.
Hogs-Receipts, $500; market 5q110c lower;
pigs and lights, 4.9OG5. 20; packers, 5.150l
$50; butchers and best heavy, 5.4O@570
Sheep Receipts, 1000; market steady:
sheep. 44O04.75; lambs, 4.750l6.OO.
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. observation-disclosures
steers, 3.3O@5Oo; cows and heifers o'GoS0
$40; Gamers. 1.75@2. 40; stockers and feed
ers, 2.75@4.OO; calves, 3.O0@5.25. Hogs
Receipts $500; market 10c lower: heavy
5.25@5.4 40; pigs, 3.75@4.7 Sheep-Receipts
1850; market slow, 1O015c lower; sheep.
2.75@0. 10; lambs, 100000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
CHINA JAPAN'S SECRET ALLY.
Russia Takes Precautions Against the
Celestial Army.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 29-Discussing
the attitude Of China, the Sviet today
says it considers China is a secret ally
Of Japan and that ''like America and
Great Britain, she will do everything
possible to injure Russia"
The Sviet anticipates that China
eventually will become an open enemy
and says the Russian authorities in the
far east are already taking precaution-
airy measures to ward off any sudden at
tack on the part Of the Chinese.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
MILWAUKEE, LIVE STOCK MARKET

HOGS = Receipts none; market 1O015c
lower: light mixed, 4.75@5. 20; fair to good
mediums and heavy, 52O@5. 40; selected
heavy, 5.50@5. 60; pigs, SO to ITO lbs, 4.OO0D
4.4O.
ATTLE-Receipts. none steady: calves
steady; butchers steers, medium TO good,
1850 to 1900 lbs. 4.250l4.75 fair to me-
dunn, $50 to 1850 lbs, 3.5O04 %; heifers,
common, 2.5O@3.OO; good, 35O@4.25; cows,
fair to good, 2.75@3. so; Gamers 1.75@2 25;
cutters. 2.25@2. 60: bulls common, 2.4O@
lbs. 3.OOdS.5O; stoekers, 500 to 75O lbs, $50
@3:W; veal calves. light. 400@5.OO; choice,
o.5od625. Milkers-No demand, don't ship
sHEEP-Receipts none; steady; ALSO
$40; bucks, 2.5O@2.75 lambs 5.000S.OO.
Chicago receipts: Hogs, $4,000; cattle,
q, 600; sheep, $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
MILWAUKEE, FEBRUARY %, 1904.

EGG AND DAIRY MARKETS.
.MlLWAUKEE = Eggs Market steady;
sSsorlctly fresh laid. at mark. cases returned,
49, 1o, cases included, at mark, 22c; seconds,
oe But.esr-Eirm; choice grades are in fair
demand; dairy is easy; creamery extra,
per 10, zee; prints, 2e1Ac; frsts, 22@23kc;
SECONDS, Oc; renovated, 16@1Tc; prints. &c.,
aairy prints, 1Sc; fancy dairy, 16@17c;
rolls rolls, l9@14c; lines, 13@14c; packing stock,
lOc: whey, Sc.
Sheese-steady. American full cream
fwiins, 101zaa1lc Young Americas. 11@11Ac;
pIta1sl.s. 1118Q11&c; Long Horns, 11bM11Ac;
Llm,burger per ID, new, No. 1, 1O1aa1lc; off
grade, 697c; fancy new Brick, 12c:
low low, grade S, 5000; imorpted Swiss, 25c;
D DiS Swiss, domestic. 13@131ac; fancy
BLOCK, 12a@1314c: SapsaRo. 1Sc.
ELGIN, ILL.,, Feb. 29.-ISpecial mo offer,
ings nor sales. Official market 26c firm
CHICAGO. H., Feb. 9-Butter-Steady:
creameries 14@26c; diaries, 131R@22c Eggs
Weak; at mark, cases Included. 1870
191kc- Cheese--steady: daisies, lie: twins,
1O12c; Young Americas, 11@11Ac. Poultry
STEADY to firm; turkeys, 12c; chickens
12c; springs. lie Potatoes-Strong: bur
banks, s5@90c; rurals, eo@94c, red stock
72assc; yeal-Easy; 5o@60-lb weights AZ
weights, 715@Sc; e5M110-lb weights, SIaMoc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
MILWAUKEE, HAY MARKET.

Timothy, firm; CARROTS, choice timothy,
10.50@11 90: No. 1 timothy, 100000 %; No.
2 timothy, s.OO@S.50; clover and clover
mixed, 7.5O@7. 10
Prairie hay steady; choice Kansas, 1000
@1O25; No. 1 Kansas, 9.O0@9. so; No. 2,
7.5O@S.5O.
Straw, steady rye $50: oats, $50; wheat,
600; packing hay, 6.25@66O.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-02-19
WILLIAMSON POISONING
Woman Convicted of Admin
istering Poison.

Special to The Sentinel.
Colfax, La, Feb. 17.-The jury
in the case of Mrs. Savilla
Roberts, on trial here for the past
week for the murder of William
son. by administering poison in a
cup of coffee, last night returned
a verdict of.guiIty, without capi-
tai punishment.
The murder occurred on will
ialnson place. about five miles
from Colfax, on November Sd.
Mrs. Roberts was housekeeper
for williamson.
The case has been stubbornly
contested on both sides during the
weeks trial, and the outcome was
in doubt until the verdict was
rendered.