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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
STATE BOARDS REPORT.
Findings on the Charges Against the Man
agement of the Industrial School

MADISON, Wis, July 26.-The com
mittee of the State Board of Control to
investigate the charge against the su-
perintendent of the Industrial School
for Boys at Waukesha, reported as fol-
lows to the board to-day:
Your committee to whom was referred
the matter of investigating the charges
made by +. Dixon, book-keeper of the
against Supt. Regain, have this dgA
made a thorough examination =
said charges by first consulting each
of them upon the different charges pre-
ferred and then confronting them and
thoroughly and impartialiy questioning
them, and we also called other witnesses,
cited by Mr.. Dixon, and we find the charge
almost entirely unsustained by the fact
The only serious charge made by Mr..
Dixon, that Mr.. Regain had appropriated
state property to his own use, came
about in this way: Several weeks ago
Mrs. Regan went to the tailor shop, pro-
cured OF the tailor some blue cloth for
dress for herself to the value of
S10.37, which the tailor properly en-
tered upon his book He saws he
thinks he sent a bill with the goods.
However, these goods were never entered
upon the books in the office by Mr. Dixon
and presented to Mr.. Regain for payment
- SOL1SA eICCOtilleo VI q oIIlllld1 t.
Mr.. Dixon charged that Mr. Woodland
called Mr.. Regans attention to this pur-
chase and that Mr.. Regain said: "Let
it run a while" But Mr.. Wood
ward stated positively that he never
called Mr.. Regans attention to it, Mr..
Dixon admitted that he had never called
Mr.. Regans attention to it az it was his
plain duty to do.
Another charge made by Dixon was that
a seamstress employed by the state
had done private service for Mrs.
Regain and other employees. Your commit
tee found that charge to be true, but we as
certained that this private work was not
done to the detriment of the state.
We report that this committee has
found no just cause to criticise or cen
sure Supt. Regain and have informed Mr..
Dixon that his resignation will take effect
Wednesday, July 10. In the future no en-
ploye of an institution will be permitted to
purchase goods without first obtaining an
order from the steward and the same be en-
tered on the books of the institution by the
book-keeper.
The board has elected Miss Rose Dow
berg, of Arena, matron at the North
ern Hospital for the Insane vice Louise
Dinsmore, resigned. f. G.. Kraege, of
Prairie du Chen, was elected principal
of the school at the Industrial School
for Boys at Waukesha.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
FOREST FIRES IN NEW JERSEY.
Over 1,5OO Acres of Cranberry Boys
Totally Destroyed.

Over 500 Acres of Cranberry Boys
Totally Destroyed.
EGG HARBoR CITY, n. j., July 28.-The
largest forestsfre which has ever swept
over South Jersey is now carrying de-
struction through the cranberry boys
and farms below here An immense
amount of valuable property has been
burned. The cranberry boys of John
W. Harris, along Wading River, were
destroyed and l 800 acres Of cranberry
vines were ruined. Adjoining Harris
property were smaller ones which were
also destroyed. tits reported here that
the village of Washington and Martha s
Furnace has been totally destroyed. It
is impossible to verify this report at
present as the fire prevents any inter
course. The fire is now burning across
the line, thirteen miles wide. 1t
is sweeping rapidly toward Hermann
City and Pleasant Mills, both settle
ments of considerable size. So far as
can be learned there are about 800 men
actively engaged in fighting the fire
Three times this number are engaged in
attempting to save property from the
path of the blaze. The wind is blowing
strongly and carrying the flames
through the pine forests rapidly. The
smoke which blows ahead of the fire is
very dense. It is suffocating, because
Of the pine needles and cones burning
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
BANK SUSPENDS AT ASHLAND.
The First National Succumbs to the
Financial Stringency.

Financial SCflngency.
ASHLAND, Wis, July 31.-The First
National Bank of Ashland suspended
this morning. Saturday evening the
bank was closed before the usual time
and it caused CONSERVATION among the
depositOrs. This morning the First Ma
tional was surrounded by crowds of
anxious depositors. The curtains were
raised and the following notice tackled:
Owing to heavy Withdrawals by depositors
during the past week this bank has suspend
ed. DepOsitors WA be pad II lulI a. soon
as the bank is able to realize on assets.
There, has been q steady draw on the
bank for the past month. Its resources
according to the last regular statement,
July p, were 1896, 488.S7. DR. Edwin
Ellis is president, and ex-(ioy. Sam S.
tifield vice-president. The directors
are among the most prominent Ashland
citizens. Slight runs are being felt at
the other banks, but the heavy depos-
ltors have given public notice that
everything is now all right.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
REACTION AT THE FAIR.
Jam Monday Follows a Very Small Attend.
anC0 on Sunday.

WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, CHICAGO, ILL.,,
July 31.-There was radical reaction in
the attendance of to-day as compared
with that of yesterday. In less than
three hours after the gates had been
opened the number of pa ] adj
missions was in excess of that
for the entire day Sunday. An
ideal day was yesterday as regards
weather, and yet tn" records of attend
ance at the exposition show that the
number of visitors reached low water
mark-the lowest since the fair opened,
and doubtless the lowest of any single
days admissions during the season.
The paid admissions for the day were
1857.
To-day was bright, clear and cool and
visitors to the Worlds Fair were not
slow to take advantage of it. Aside
from the regular visitors large
delegation Of mechanical engineers
came out to the exposition. 1t was EN-
gineers' Day." and several thousand
mechanical engineers took part in cele-
bratingit. Shortly after noon they were
given a reception at the music hall by
the engineers Of the exposition. Dur
Ing the afternoon they took in the Fer
ris wheel, the Krupp pavilion, where
the glgantlc gun is on exhibit; the NOV
able sidewalk, and other sights that are
interesting to men Of mechanical tastes
The beautiful state building of New
York is draped in mourning to-day in
respect to the memory of the late
Donald McNaughton, chief executive
officer at the fair for the Empire State,
who died last night. The remains will
be shipped to his home for interment.
The pipe organ at festival hall was
dedicated at concert there to-day by
Clarence Eddy, of Chicago The at
tendance was large and the programme
a pleasing one.
The Bohemians are arranging for
big day at the exposition August y, the
day assigned them by the authorities,
and on that day the red and white,
Bohemia's national colors, will FREEDOM
mate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
LOWEST IN THIRTY-TWO YEARS.
Wheat in Chicago Drops 1-2 Cents
Selling at 5S Cents.

Selling at 90 Cents.
CHICAGO, H., July 2S.-Wheat prices
have made a new record and No. 2
spring was to-day quoted on the
Board of Trade at shade less than
cent a pound. This was after
the market had declined sharply
and seriously, sweeping away what
would represent in the aggre-
gate several liberal fortunes. The
wheat pit was not a little excited
a part of the day, when values were be-
ing whitfield down rapidly through the
selling of grain which had been bought
at much higher prices. Holders did not
haggle over an eighth or a quarter
of a cent, but were disposed to get
the best figures to be had and with
as little delay as possible. Compared
with the high point of the day before
the lowest price to-day showed sheer
loss of a cents a bushel, the September
being carried down to 621 cents, at which
time No. 2spring for delivery during the
closing days of July was quoted at 5Sa
and So cents for a bushel of so pounds
Not often does wheat reach as low a
figure as those which have ruled for
many weeks. Records have been bro
ken time and again during the last few
months and another "bottOm notch"
was scored to-day in the prices Just
given. 1t has been thirty-tWO years
since such quotations have been seen.
The records show that in June and
July, 1861, wheat sold as low in this city
as 50 cents and in August of the same
year at So cents. Since the first year
Of the war prices have never been as
low as now
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
JEALOUSY WAS TIE CAUSE.
George w. Smith Kills His Wife and
Him self at Rhine1ander.

George w. Smith Kills His Wife and
Himself at RhineIander.
RHINELANDER, Wis, July 31.-George
W Smith, wellknown contractor, shot
his wife killing her instantly and in
flicted two fatal wounds on him
self last evening. Jealousy was
the cause. The couple had not
lived together for some time
and recently Smith had made many re-
quests for her to return to his house.
She refused them and last evening he
went to her house with the avowed
intention of killing her He had no
sooner got inside the door than he
placed revolver against her breast and
fired. The ball passed through her
heart killing her instantly. He then
put the muZzle to his own breast, put
ting ball clear through his body.
They fell to the floor and Smith
grabbed about until he again
got the revolver and fired q
second shot through his breast.
The tragedy was listened to by
q woman in the next room who feared
to open the door. A number of passers
were attracted by the shots and one en-
tering found both in pools of blood with
Smith begging for his revolver that he
might end his life. He was conscious
up to T:30 o'clock this morning and is
still alive, although his death is looked
for. To a number Of witnesses he said
that he intended to kill his wife and
himself. He said he had proof that she
was untrue to HIM and his only regret
other than that he had not died instant
lyWas that he could not have killed the
man who caused the trouble before he
shot his wife. Smith was an industrious
and sober man. The family have lived
here for long time, coming from
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
CHOLERA SWEEPING RUSSIA,
thousands of Cases and the Dead Num-
bored BY the Hundreds.

ST.. PETERSBURG, July 31.-Official re-
turns that have just been received show
a marked increase in the ravages of
cholera in the parts of the empire
where the disease is epidemic. The
figures show that from July 9 to July
y there were in ne government of
Podoliaw, ,165 cases and $50 deaths, as
against 449 cases and 112 deaths
during the week preceding. In the
government of Orel, from July Is to
July 26, there were 123 cases and 10
deaths, against 148 cases and 81 deaths
during the previous week. In the gov
eminent OF Toola there were II cases
and 10 deaths from July Is to July %.
In the preceding week there were only
81 cases and s deaths. In Moscow,
from July Is to July %, there were z
cases and q deaths. The epidemic ex-
lists, though in less severe form, in the
governments Of Viatka, Kazan, Riazan,
Oofa and SimbeersA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
CUTTING DOWN THE ARMY.
Four Thousand Mexican Soldiers to Be
Mustered Out.

CITY OF MEXICO, July 31.-It is ex-
pected that President Diaz will soon is
sue decree outlining a plan for a
considerable reduction of the army
o oy 5000 m uagp"no T6is is is bopt
of the programme of economy decided
on by the administration, which is de-
termined to make all possible sacrifices
in order to pay interest on the foreign
debt which has become so heavy a
charge owing to the enormous premium
on gold. Auxiliary forces will be Gre
ated which can be utilized if required
but which will not be serious burden
on the treasury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
CHOLERA IN HAMBURG.
"A Workman Stricken with the Plague in
Public Street.

HAMBURG, July ga workingman
was stricken with cholera in the Street
Altoona yesterday. He was taken to a
hospital.
LISBON, July 2S.-The Portuguese gov
eminent has declared Naples and all the
ports of Senegal to be infested with
cholera and all ports between Gaeta,
forty miles northwest of Naples and
Salerno, thirty-three miles southeast of
Naples, to be suspected of infection.
- MADRID, July 2S.-In the Province of
Corunna forty persons have been at
tackled with a choleraic disease within
the past few days. Of the persons at
tackled twelve have died. It is believed
that the disease is Asiatic cholera.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
SHOT BY A MASKED MAN.
A Telegraph Operator Wounded in
Depot Hold Up"

Depot ''HOId Up"
EMPoRIA, Kas., July 31.-An attempt
to hold up and rob the small station of
Satfordville, on the Santa Fe, was made
last night. The operator, who was alone,
when demanded from behind to hold
up his hands, turned around and be-
held a man with a handkerchief over his
face, pointing a pistol at him. The
operator thought it was joke and re-
fused, when the visitor pulled the trig-
ger, the ball striking the operator in
the neck. The operator, whose name is
Monroe Fishback, fell to the floor in
a faint and the would-be robber disap-
peared in the darkness. Recovering
consciousness an hour later he staggered
back to the hotel block away and gave
the alarm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
Strikers Placed Under Arrest.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 2S.-Fifteen of
the striking plate glass workers at r.
win, Pa, were arrested last evening, on
charges of conspiracy. The Pennsyl-
vania Plate Glass Company alleges that
the defendants by force and threats.
prevented men from working who de-
sired to work
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
A PARSON UNDER ARREST.

Rev. o. Taylor, of Portland, Ore, Ac-
cused of Embezzling $50, 900.
PORTLAND, Ore, July 27.-The Rev.
0. d. Taylor, manager of the Inter
State Investment Company at The
Dalles, has been arrested on a charge
of embezzlement. 1t is alleged that
TAYLOR is sho rt $50 600 in his accounts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
Three Hanged on the same Tree.

COLUMBIA, S. c., July 31.-A dispatch
from Swansea says that Handy, the
third negro engaged in the assault on
Mrs. Fighters, was hanged to the same
tree as the other two this morning at
$50. No confession could be extracted
from either him or Preston, his alleged
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
ROBBED THREE BANKS.
a New Hampshire Financier Proves Il
BE an EmbeZzler.

MANCHESTER, n. H., July 28.-It is ru-
mored that Charles T. Merell, the treas
urer of the Derryfeld Savings Bank and
the Peoples Insurance Company, and
the cashier of the suspended Bank
of the Commonwealth, has absconded.
He is said to be short in his accounts
ton is now going on. Meren has not
been seen since Wednesday and his
family is in ignorance of his where
abOuts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02

SOME idea of the slaughter OF ele
plants can be secured from the fact tina
III Zanzibar alone some 100000 pounds
OF ivory are marketed every season
from the tusks of 10000 elephants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
CHOLERA APPEARS IN SPAIN.
Disease That Is Probably the Plague
Breaks Out in Pindo

MADRID, July 27.-Several persons at
Pindo, in the province of Corunna,
have been attacked by disease that is
strongly suspected of being cholera.
The officials of the town and province
are taxing every precaution to prevent
the spread of the disease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
A Family Fatally Rurned

Olga, Md, July 31.-The house of J.
I'll. Langeoin, a farmer near here, was
burned yesterday through lighting a
fire with kerosene. Two of his children
were burned to death and Langeoin and
his wife were 50 badly injured that their
recOVeryiS doubtful
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
Traverse City Man Drowned.

TRAVERSE, CRY, Mich, July 29-P
Hottsworth, a mechanic 45 years of age,
was taken with cramps while bathing IL
the bay last evening and was drowned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
COSTLY MANSION IN ASHES.
Dan. =. Eels' Place Near Cleveland
DESTROYED with $500, 900 Loss.

Destroyed with $500, 900 Loss.
CLEVELAND, o., July 27.-The hand
some suburban residence of Dan. 2.
stroyed by fire last night. All the valu-
able works of art, relics and possessions
gathered together in lifetime were in
the house and all were lost. The total
loss will probably foot up to $500, 900;
insurance not known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02

in that city, aged 80 years.
THE 3-year-old child of A. Kempf.
that was lost in the woods four miles
west Of Shell Lake, was found one-half
mile from the camp. 1t is believed
that the Indians stole the child because
OF a grudge against the family. 1t all
results from BURBERRY buyers peddling
liquor Unfortunately among the In
dams
PATRICK CLIFFORD, of Marinette, has
ternal revenue Ofthe Northwestern Dis
trlct, which comprises the counties of
Florence, Marinette, Oconto, Brown,
Door, kewounee and Forest. He sue
ceeds j. II. Leonard, of Fort Howard.
OLE FIELD, an old resident of the town
of Deertield, Dane County, was found
hanging III his tobacco shed No cause
can be assigned for the act as he was in
comfortable circumstances. He leaves a
wife and no children.
JOHN GILL, resident OF Seyastopol,
Door County, dropped dead while at
tending a dance at Grand Rapids, Mich.
The remains were shipped to Sevastopol
for interment. Deceased was % years
of age.
THoUGH Evangelist Cordner, of Mari
nette, was ordered out Of Seymour, and
even after his tent and organ were
burned by an incendiary. he preached
as long az he cared to continue the
work.
THIEVES broke into number of Chi
cagO, Milwaukee q st. Paul freight cars
that were standing in the yards at Mad
Ison and stole considerable goods.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-16
THE GREATEST OF SHOWS.
Arguing Before tho Court Of Appeals tha
Sunday Closing Question.

Arguing Before tho Court Of Appeals ths
Sunday Closing Question.
CHICAGO. Jnns 1.-THE United States
court Of appeals was taxed 10 It's full ca
paoity to-day BY the crowd present to hear
ths arguments in the Worlds fair closing
case. Chief Justice Fuller. Of the United
States supreme court. presided. Many
lsdios and olsraymen were present. Com
missioner 81. Clair. Of West ViTginis.
opened the Argument for the Worlds fair.
He was followed By Judge Hand ON behalf
at five o'elock thts afternoon the arou-
ments were still being made.
This was big day at Jackson park. II
was German day. Indiana day and Arkan-
sas day. The Germans started their osls.
bration with . big parade down town, and
then marched TO the fair grounds. The
crowds went TO the German government
buildings. whore speeches were made by
representatives. Of that country and replied
to BY Gsrman-Amer,oans. The German
ambassador At Warrington responded to
the greetings of the German. Americans.
Hon. Carl SehuYz was orator of the day.
Ex- President Harrison attended ths dsdi-
cation OF the Indiana building. A quarter
of million people visited the grounds.
w. N. Alderman, auditor Of the Worlds
fair. and Fsrd. Peck, chairman OF the
finance committee. have issued . statsment
saying the total expenses for May were less
than $GO0. 600. and the total receipts were
O,0O0, the exposition being open twenty
than thcy will be in June, and arc being re-
duoed daily. Tho average revenue from
admissions and collections this month ex-
&c eds &55. 600 por day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-16
A REBELLION IN SAMOA
Mataaia Has Returned TO tho Islands
to Regain His Lost
Throne.
King Malietoa Appeals to the
Tripartits Alliance for
Protection.
The Usitsd states IL Hardly in Position
to Anord Much Relief just At the
Present Time.

WASHINGTON. June II. Secretary Gresham
has received advicss that war 10 imminent
In The Samoan Islands and that rebellion
has broken ont against the existing govern
ment. Of which King Nalietoa 10 the hssd.
Comparative quiet prevailed ON the islands
90 long NJ the dethroned monarch. Mataafa.
kept out OF the kingdom. II appears now.
however; that hs has returned to samoa for
the purpose Of rsgaining the throne. That
his following 10 strong and msnaoinR 10
evinesd by the fact that The rsigninR king
has appealed 10 the Representatives OF the
tripartits alliance TO protect him In accord
nnss with the treaty concluded between
the United States, Great Britain and Cor
many, and 10 assist him In driving the
usurps1 Mataafa frea his tsT itory.
The situation has Tsaohsd . critical stage.
and the president and Secretary Gresham are
In frequent conference % to the policy Of
this government in the matter. The United
States IL pledged 10 assist in preserving the
autonomy Of the islands. but at present Il
hardly In . position 10 do very much In
that direction. The emily naval vessels nsaz
Samoa are the Boston and the Adams. at
Hawaii. and there IL no means Of COM
munioatina with them except BY stsans'
from San Francisco. II takes almost 1--WE
days 10 mako the "trip from Honolulu to
Samoa. Germany 10 the only membsr OF
the alliance represented ~ the islands by q
war ship. but with the cooperation of the
representatives and oitizsns Of other gov
srnments, that vessel will be sufficient ia
afford ample protection to for siRn interests
on the island. even IL II ID not capable oi
entirely suppr sssinR the rebellion.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-16
BLOWN OFF HIS HACK.

Dynamite Explosion ON = Public Road
In New Jersey.
NEW YORK, juno 15.-A dynamite cart
ridge lying In the roadway at Fort Lee. N.
j., this morning blew up a hack, knocked
two horses off their feet. fatally injured
the driver and threw two bicy I ON
their wheels. Thomas O'Rourke. tho
wounded driver. has not reRained con-
sciousness. Should hs live, Of which there
10 hardly . possibility. he will be helpless
paralytio all his days.
The carriage lay on q rock whore the sur
face 10 even with the road. This rock sx-
tends the entire width Of the roadway and
10 just at u point where the road forks.
OKourke was driving along. when the
hind wheel Of his hack rolled over the
murderous cartridge. There was dsafsn-
ing report. and like fash O'Rourks WAS
hurled from his seat and over fence
pletsly cut of from the hack. One horse
was thrown TO the ground and the other
was tossed five feet away. He Ralloped of
like mad. The other horse received several
cuts and one Of his legs was injured. Two
bioycl riders fifty feet away were knocked
off their machines and stunned.
Not four feet away fiem whore the car
fridge lay two other dynamite cartridges
were found. They are eight inches long
and an inch and half In diameter. Dc.
tonating caps were attached TO these
From This fact IL is believed that the car
tridges we're deliberately placed upon tn,
road. for detonatinR caps are never fas
toned to dynamite cartridges until immedi
ately befo 9 using them for expl0sion.e bu
the motive for to-day's work cannot b
fonnd.