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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
THIRTY-EIGHT
SOLDIERS SLAIN.
Pulajanes on the Island of Sanlai, Phil
ippines, Ambush Company
Of Scouts

Manila, Dec. 23.-The Pulajanes have
ambushed and killed at Dolores. on the
island Of Samar, lieutenant and thirty
seven enlisted men of the Thirty eighth
company Of native scouts.
Two thousand Pulajanes, it is reported,
threaten the town Of Dolores and the
situation is said to be critical.
Lieut.. Abbott in command of the
scouts, has requested that aid be sent
him.
Washington, D. c., Dec 23-First
Lieut.. George Abbott, who commands
the Thirty-eighth company of Philippine
scouts, which was ambushed by natives
at Dolores, Samar, and one lieutenant
and thirty-seven enlisted men killed, was
a corporal in the Ninth United States in
fantry in the fight at Ten Tsin, China,
during the Boxer troubles. Officers in
Washington familiar with his record say
that he distinguished himself in that en-
gagement by Selling the colors when the
color bearer fell and holding them in the
line. No advices regarding the anbus-
cade have yet reached the war depart
ment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
MEDIATION RUMOR is DENIED.
Ambassadors Call on Russian Foreign
Minister Was Significant.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 24.-Ambassador
Hardinge, whose visit to Foreign Minis
ter Lamsdorff Wednesday, taken in con-
junction with Ambassador Benckendorff's
audience with King Edward Thursday,
gave rise to suggestions of another at
tempt at mediation, states that his inter
view with Count Lamsdorff was without
special significance. Ambassador Har-
dinge hac not the slightest reason to
believe that mediation would be accept
able to Russia.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 24-The French
embassy absolutely denies that the
French ambassador, NJ Bompard, who
has started for Paris, is the bearer of any
letter from the Emperor to President Lou
bet accepting the mediation Of France in
the war as announced in the United
States by a news agency. He did bear
an autograph letter to NJ. Loubet, but it
is of a felicitous character. M. Bonn
pard left here as convinced as ever of
Russia's purpose to prosecute the war
until victory is achieved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

the United States did NOT attempt to do
more than indicate the general topic which
Hague relegated as unfinished matters, to
consideration by future conference.-the
verting, in connection with the important
subject of the inviolability of private prop
erty in naval warfare, to the like views
expressed by the Congress of the United
States in its resolution adopted April IS
1904, with the added suggestion that it NAV
be desirable to consider and adopt a pre-
cedure by which states non-signatory to the
original acts of The Hague conference may
become adhering parties. In the present
state of the project this government is
still indisposed to formulate programme
u S. Must Not Take the Lead
In view of the virtual certainty that the
Presidents suggestion of The Hague as the
place OF meeting of second peace confer
ence will be sanctioned by all the interest
ed powers, and in view also of the fact
that an organized representation of the
signatories of the acts of 1899 now EXISTS
at that capital, this government feels that
it should not assume the initiative in draw
ing up programme, nor preside over the
deliberations of the Signatories in that re-
gard. 1t seems to the President that the
high task he undertook in seeking to bring
about an agreement of the powers to meet
in a second peace conference is virtually
accomplished SO far as it is appropriate for
him to act. ana that with the general ac-
ceptance of his invitation in principle, the
future conduct Of the affair may fiftv fol
low it's normal channels.
Refer to Hague Council.
To this end it is suggested that the fur
Their and necessary interchange of views he
tween the signatories of the acts of 1S99
be affected through the international bureau
under the control of the permanent admin
istrative council of The Hague 1t is be.
lieved that in this way, by utilizing the
central representative agency established
and maintained by the powers themselves.
and orderly treatment of the preliminary
consultations may be insured and the way
left clear for the eventual action of the
government of The Netherlands in calling a
renewed conference to assemble at The
Hague, should that course be adopted
You will bring this communication to the
knowledge of the minister for foreign af-
fairs and invite consideration of the sug-
gestions herein made.
am, sir, your obedient servant,
JOHN HAY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

country, taking the risk of discovery and
execution as spy.
He had complete American outfit and
arranged to have letters forwarded from
various cities in the United States. He
has telegraphed to the Russky Slava
from San Francisco that he visited Yoko-
hama. Toxic, Sasebo, Osaka, Kioto Shi-
monoseki, Nagasaki, and Matsuma; pho
tographed the Russian prison camp, ex-
amined the hospitals, fortress, and troops,
and met and entertained high Japanese.
Crazuesky is bringing home a mass of
interesting material, which will make
many interesting disclosures. He says
his most dangerous moment was when
he faced 5000 Russian prisoners. If he
had been recognized by one of them he
would have received short shrift.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
KING ALFONSO HAS
A NARROW ESCAPE
Automobile Tips Over, but Young Sow
ereign Is Unhurt-Daring
Motor Driver.

Madrid, Dec. 24.-King Alfonso had a
narrow escape while riding in a motor
car on the Prado yesterday. A wheel of
the car which he was driving personally
suddenly broke and the car overturned
but the King escaped uninjured.
King Alfonso is an exceptionally dar-
ing rider and his motoring exploits are
constant source of anxiety to the
queen mother and the ministers. He has
a prediction for long trips, generally
acting as his own chauffeur
Recently the king announced his inten-
ton of making unattended a motor cal
tour throughout his dominions, but the
plan was dropped because Senior Maura
who then was premier, threatened to re-
sign, as he feared an Anarchist outrage
The King has had several narrow es.
canes,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
PRAISE FOR TOGO'S MEN.
Mikado Sends a Letter to Admiral Togo
at Port Arthur.

Toxic, Dec 24.-1O:15 a. m.-An i'm
perial rescript dispatched to Vice Admiral
Togo says:
1--WE hear with great satisfaction that
our torpedo fotillas engaged in the work
required of them at Port Arthur have
CALAMITY and successfully accomplished
the duties required of them and in so do
ing had to brave the danger of storms
and shells by day and night
despite all the difficulties confronting
them they have succeeded in performing
their duties without the least confusion,
rendering one another mutual assistance.
I'VE especially note their brave and
loyal performance of the duties required
of them and express our appreciation of
their gallant behavior
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
RUSSIAN ARMY AT KIRIN.
Plan to Cut Off the Japanese Communi-
cations.

Seoul, Dec. 24.-Persistent though I'M
confirmed reports credit Russia with pre-
pairing a second Manchurian army, with
headquarters at Kirin, to operate south
through the Sungari and Hun river val
legs to the mouth of the Yalu, with the
objective of obtaining a position in the
Japanese rear and cutting communica-
tons The maneuver is not impossible.
although the roughness of the country
presents difficulties.
Color is lent to this report by the fire.
ouent appearance of Russian scouting
parties along the upper Yalu. Should a
mobile Russian force successfully control
the Yalu valley the extensive prepara-
tions Of the japanese to maintain com
munication by means of the Corean rail-
ways and Antung would be rendered
abortive and the difficulties of winter
campaign largely increased.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
LONDON FOG DISAPPEARS.
Western Breeze Brings Relief to English
Capital-Vessels Are Still I'm
able to Move.

London. Dec. 23.-The fog in London
practically disappeared this afternoon be-
fore a western breeze. Reports from the
coasts show continuance Of the dsloca
ton of traffic According to telegram
from Liverpool at 10 o'clock this morn
ing the White Star line steamers Oceanic
and Cedric were still Jog bound in the
Mersey.
The Oceanic. the Cedric and the Sax
onia were fog bound at 4 p. m. off the
Mersey bar. It is considered that there
is little prospect of the Oceanic or Sax
onia landing their passengers at Liver
pool tonight. This is the longest deten-
ton of ocean liners by a fog within recol-
lection.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
RUSS lombard THE JAPS.
Infantry Follows Up Artillery Attack
but Is Repulsed.

Toxic, Dec IA dispatch from the
headquarters of the japanese army in
Manchuria says:
bombarded Sanchutzu, Naingtuntun, and
their vicinities and at about midnight
their infantry attacked our position south
of Pinnaulupso and on the northeastern
heights Of Hslapontaitzu, but were re-
pulsed.
cat / in the afternoon Of December %
the enemy's heavy guns in the neighbor-
hood of Takuchiatzu occasionally bonn
barded our positions"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
THIRTY NOW IN JAIL.
Colorado Supreme Court Sentences Three
More for Election Frauds-Fined
and Imprisoned.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 24.-Three more
election officials were sent to Jail fo1
contempt, making total Of thirty, who
have been sentenced for violation Of the
courts injunction ISSUED prior to the No
vemher election. Isaac Goldman and Ed
ward Sweeney, judges in precinct 2
ward 4, Denver, were sentenced to serve
four months in jail and pay fines of 500
and costs each. Clarence p. Dixon was
sentenced to Jail for four months and
fined $3.50 and costs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
FORCE WAY INTO JAP TRENCHES.
Gen. Kuropatkin Makes Report on Small
Engagement.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 24.-Gen. Kuro-
patkin reports having made, December
%. a reconnaissance in force i'll the direc-
ton of the japanese positions at Bentsia-
putze. The Russians forced an entry into
Bentsiaputze occupied some of the ell
trenchments and repulsed the counter at
lacks Of two battalions of japanese with
great loss. The japanese losses were
three officers and six men killed and three
officers and siXty-one men wounded.
The night of December %, Gen. Kuro-
Datkin adds. was quiet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS.
American Board of Foreign Missions
Finds Deficit of $22,7s7-Trouble
in Turkey.

Boston, Mass, Dec 24.-The annual
report of the American board of foreign
missions shows disbursements during the
past year was $74S,50S, an increase over
the previous year of $7IS5, and the ex-
cess of expenditures above receipts was
500, 1877. The increase was due largely to
the new efforts to enlarge the constit-
uency through the young peoples depart
ment.
The European Turkey mission has suf-
fered from the depredations of the Turk
iSh troops.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
RUSSIAN SPY IN JAPAN.
Passed Himself Off as American News
paper Correspondent.

Moscow. Dec 24.-V. e. Crazuesky,
correspondent of the Russky Slava. has
Just arrived at San Francisco, after a
long and hazardous trip through Japan,
where he Travelled as an Americas jour
nalist under the name of Percy Palmer.
He undertook the journey to ascertain
the real situation OF affairs in the enemy S
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
PLAN TO CUT OFF COAL SUPPLY.
Japanese Arrange to Prevent Baltic Ships
from Securing Fuel

London, Dec. 24.-According to a re-
port from Shanghai, a converted Japa-
nese cruiser, attached to Admiral Kami-
mura's squadron, has put into Singapore,
with the evident intention of intercepting
the Golfers sent to meet the Russian Bal
tic feet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

Des Moines, Ia, Dec 24.-Thirty- seven
banks have failed in Iowa in 1908 ana
1904, most Of them private institutions.
len suicides have accompanied failures,
while three bankers have committed sui
eide without affecting the stability Of
their institutions.
The statistics are incomplete, but when
finished they are to become part of the
report of Willard Cox, head of the state
banking department, to Auditor of State
Carroll. Mr.. Cox was asked today if he
cldes to the meat trust, and said he could
not. He believes private banks should
be put under state control.
In the case Of the Sheldon Bank, which
fell in 1908, cattle paper is said to have
been responsible. Inc Mount Ayr and
Holstein banks were interested in live
stock paper also
Record of 1903.
Among the failures have been these:
1903.
Buck Grove-H. S. Green's bank, private.
Dow City-H. S. Green's bank, private.
Grinnell-Citizens' bank, private.
Waverly - German-Amerlcan Loan and
Trust company
Pisgah-Bank of Pisgah, private.
Curlew-Bank of Curlew, private.
Gaza-Bank of GAIA. private
Little s SIOUX II Sioux bank private.
IL.
Emerson-Farmers bank, private
Shedon-Sheldon State bank
Ireton-Bank of Ireton, private
Germania-State bank
ColfaX-Bank of ColfaX, private
Royal-Bank of Royal, private. :
Ireton-F. II. McKeeyer's bank, private
P1ovidence-O. f. Miller & Sons bank,
private.
Linn Grove-H. W. Mains bank, private.
1904
ST. Charles-Citizens' bank private
Nictor-Iowa County bank, private
Mount Ayr-Citzens' bank, private.
MISUNDERSTANDING Savings bank
Holstein--E. II. McCutcheon & Co.'S bank,
private.
Corning-Corning State Savings bank.
Pella-People's Savings bank
Dedham--Dedham Savings bank
Coin-Bank of Coin, private.
observation-disclosures bank, private.
Maquoketa-Exchange bank. private.
Pleasanton-Royal Richardson & Co. IS
bank, private.
Dxon-Bank of Dixon, private
New Liberty-New Liberty Savings bank.
Imogene-CitiZenS bank, private
Birmingham-E II. Skinner s Co.'S bank,
private.
olin-Bank of DIN, private.
acknowledgements National
Storm Lake-W. e. Browns National.
Death Follows Ruin.
Among the bankers who committed sui
eide were:
Cashier H. C. Spencer and his son, as
sistant. cashier, Grinnell National bank
Cashier George D. Wood, Bank of Colfax
Cashier Charley Wood, Citizens State
bank.
Cashier F. L. Larue Corning State bank.
Cashier G. d. Utterback, Sfgourney Saw
Cashier r. W. Main, Linn Grove.
Bankers in Lone Tree and three other
places have killed themselves for reasons
separate from their banking affairs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
PLAN DYNAMITED AGAIN.
Another Attempt Made to Blow Ur
Foundry at Newport, Ky.-Little
Damage Done.

Cincinnati, O., Dec 24.-Another at
tempt was made during the night to blow
up the Newport Foundry and Machine
companys plant at Newport, Ky. Dyna-
mite was dropped near q fence and ex-
ploded, but little damage was DONE The
concession was heard all oyer the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
IRISH GIANT Is BROKE
Big Man Sent to New York Almshouse
He Is Over Seven Feet
Tall

New York, Dec. 24.-After having been
exhibited for more than forty years, dur
ing which time he has visited nearly all
the principal cities of the United States
and Europe, William Connery, known as
1.-The Irish giant" today was sent to the
city aims house. He had hoped to post
none the ordeal until after Christmas
but the season found him entirely desti,
tute and today's boat carried him to the
island. Connery is feet l inch in
height.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Death Follows Ruin.
Dogs Catch Burglars.

The Keen scent and perseverance of q
mongrel dog were prime factors leading
to the capture of the six desperate bur-
glars who blew open the safe of the bank
at Jolley, Ia. After two posses had
given up the chase, the dog persisted and
his actions induced several persons to
follow him to the haystack where the
burglars lay hidden. & threat to burn
the haystack caused the desperadoes to
surrender.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
FRENCH LOSE HEAVILY.
Military Force of Occupation in Central
Africa Meets Reverse Near
Timbuctoo

Paris, Dec. 23.-Private reports not
officially confirmed received here, say
that the French military force Of occupa-
ton in Central Africa has suffered a
serious reverse, accompanied by heavy
losses. near Timbuctoo. There is no
official confrulatiol OF the report
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28

The British possessions in West At
RIGA cover 100000 square miles, contain
ing 2O,00O,0O0 negroes, and easily capa
BILE of producing a yearly cotton crop of
100000 bales.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
Roosevelt, 7,627,632; -
A. B. Parker, 5,O60,O54.
,TAL VOTES FOR PRESIDENT

With the announcement Of results in Min
nesota. North Dakota and Washington yes
terday, the official canvass Of the votes cast
on November for presidential electors was
finally completed. The Associated Press
was given the tabulated returns, and COM
piled the above table, showing the total
received by each candidate. Roosevelt's
majority over all his rivals reached the
record-breaking figures Of LAG, 768 and over
Mr.. Parker the Presidents plurality was
2,547 ,57S. In 1900 William Mckinley had
467, O46 more votes than all other candidates
and S5e, 49, more than William Jennings
Bryan. The vote for Mr.. Roosevelt was
therefore 409,S 22 more than for Mr.. Nc
Kinley, while Mr.. Parker was supported by
1,2T,772 fewer electors than gave their
ballots to Mr.. Bryan.
The total vote this presidential year was
Is, sos, 1896 against 13,96S,547 in 1900, a de-
crease Of 46O,07S votes.
Mckinley polled more votes than Roose-
Welt III Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky. Louisi-
ana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New
Hampshire, North Carolina South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Roosevelt
got more than Mckinley in the other thirty
two states.
Delaware, Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey,
New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina
and West Virginia, while Bryan got more
than Parker in the remaining thirty seven
states.
Roosevelt ca rried thirty-two states,
against twenty eight by Mckinley, and has
of 1900. Mckinley had 292 under the ap.
portionment of 1880, there having been an
addition of 20 by the last apportionment.
Parker carried thirteen states, against
seventeen by Bryan, and has 40 electoral
votes. Bryan had 100 under the old APP
portionment.
Watson received his largest vote in Geor
gia, the total Of that state, 22634, with
20,50S in Nebraska, being nearly one-third
of his aggregate, 114637 Barker polled
50,218 in 1900.
The Prohibition vote in 1900 was o0S 7a1 ).
in November, 260,303, a gain Of 51,512
Four years ago the Socialists had an
electoral ticket in thirty states and
polled S7,769 votes. This year they had a
ticket in the forty-fve states, and the Debs
vote 391, 587.
The vote of the Socialist Labor party In
1900 was 1884. This year is was SO, 453, a
loss of 6491.
The Continental Labor party had adher.
ents only in Enthusiastically Chicago, where
$50 votes were polled.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-28
IOWA BANK FAILURES.
Thirty-seven Financial Institutions c.
to the Wall During 1909
and 1904.
TALE OF RUIN AND DEATH

Banks failed Observation-Disclosures. 81
Suicides due to failures. ........... 6
Suicides by other bankers. ... 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-01

thoroughly incensed because of this In
dignity she jabbed him In his left upper
arm. making n wound which bled pro-
fusely.
Realizing what she had done she ran
down stairs. Informed Mrs, Goodale OF
the cutting and the two went out in
search OF doctor.
Dr. a. w. PETIT OF the Emergency hos
pital responded. finding Munroe on the
floor. The loss OF blood had been so
great that Munroe tainted.
Dr. Pett discovered that an artery had
been severed After stopping the bleed
ing he sent Munroe TO the Rhode Island
hospital.
Patrolmen Stewart and Place heard Of
the cutting. and hurrying TO the house
placed Mrs Munroe under arrest.
Munroe Is AZ years OF age and n tailor
Mrs. Munroe Is several years HIS Junior
Mrs. Munroe pleaded guilty. Sentence
was deferred until next Tuesday. with
surety In 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-01
HIGH BEEF
PRICES NOT
JUSTIFIED

Denver. Colo, July 1.-"Recent ad-
vance in the price of dressed beef made
by the packing combination is out of all
proportion to the price OF live animals
paid the growers and feeders" said John
w. Springer president of the Nauonai
IKE Stock association. Something over
4 wear ago the price OF prime corn-fed
beef was in the neighborhood OF 80 per
100 pounds. At that time the price OF
meat to the consumer was possibly an
average OF one cent lower than at the
present time.
.srhe packers concluded that the price
~ the feeder was entirely too high and
began a campaign for lower prices. AS a
result last fall and this spring cattle ~
the same character which a year and
half ago was demanding nine cents
Mound was selling for four and -four and
q hall cents, but the price OF the dressed
product was not reduced accordingly. The
conbination during this time against the
feeders was 90 great that every one who
FED cattle In the Mississippi and Miss1uri
Valley states last fall lost from SIS to $50
on every animal.
within the last few weeks the scarcity
Of oorn-fed beef forced an advance TO s. IS
pcr 100 pounds. On the strength OF this
advance from four and a half cents per
mound the packers look OCCdS1On 10 hsdln
advance the price of their dressed product
20 the retailers. and as result the con-
sumer is today paying 25 cents a pound
for bis steak.
.sThe packers will assert that they are
not making any profit on their dressed
beef. but IL goes TO the retailer. II such
were the case the packers would not be
able 10 pay from IS to 55 per cent dividend
on $40 0o0O 900 OF capitalization. one-half OF
which IL probably watered stock.
THAT there is combination Of the
hackers against the producers IS well
known. ~ can be proved that representa-
lives OF the FIVE leading packing estab-
lishments meet every day in Chicago and
agree upon the price OF the live product
20 the producer. as we'll as the price OF
the dressed product 20 the consumer.
"There has been slight advance lately
m the price OF Southern steers. but this
A. not because OF any advance made In
the price OF beef cattle by the packers
but because OF the splendid grass croT
which covers the northern and western
ranges this year"