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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
TOYED WITH A CARTRIDGE.

La Crosse Man Loses the Sight of an Eye
by an Explosion.
La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 24.-Henry
Fischer, an employe of James foundry,
suffered a most unfortunate and painful
accident yesterday. He was amusing
himself with target rifle and when one
of the shells did not go easily into the
Chamber, he tapped it with a hammer.
Tie blow caused an explosion and a
pice of the copper shell entered his left
eye. He will lose the sight of the eye.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
DENMARK A FREE PORT.
The Copenhagen Consul Says There
is a Good Opening for Ameri-
can Lumber.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 27.-United
States Consul Kirk at Copenhagen, in a
report to the state department, calls at
tention to the fine opportunity for the de-
velopment Of the American luber bust
ness afforded by the opening of the free
port of Denmark. The lumber can be
stored without payment of duty until sold
for use in Denmark. American white oak
is very popular, and there is also a good
market for poplar, walnut and pitch pine.
All of the lumber exported to Denmark
should be we'll seasoned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
ACCIDENT AT A CROSSING.
Six Young Men Badly Injured While C eIe
brating at Green Bay.


brating at Green Bay.
Green Bay, Wis, Dec. pa serious
accident occurred last night, a bus con-
tanning eighteen young men being struck
by a Milwaukee & Northern passenger
train as it was pulling into the yard of
that company in the southern part of the
city, at Mason street bridge, severely
injuring six of them and bruising the
others quite badly. The two horses at
tached to the bus were instantly killed.
The young men were celebrating Christ
mas, and when the accident occurred were
coming across the tracks at the bridge
on their way home. The engineer of the
train did not see the vehicle owing to the
number of sheds and cars at that point.
The injured were:
AL. ABOTT. foot partly cut off.
NELS. GUSTAFF, back injured.
GUS. PARSON, bad scalp wound
GEO. CHANDLER, head badly bruised.
The others were more or less injured.
Frank Dubois was conductor of the train
and John Dubois engineer. After the ac
cldent physicians were hastily called and
the injured were attended TO-
NO fault is attached to Engineer Jack
Dubois and Fireman Ewick of the ST.
Paul passenger train. The bell was rung
and the train ran slowly. The driver of
the bus had his cap over his eyes and
did not hear nor see the train. AL Alb
bolt had two toes cut off, The others
were not seriously injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
AL. ABOTT. foot partly cut off.
NELS. GUSTAFF, back injured.
CTS CON hn6 In Wound
LOST HIS OWN REASON.
Prairie du Sac Man Goes Insane in Chi
cage Over His Sister

caSO over his sister,
Chicago, Ill, Dee. 26-Otto Ploutz of
i'ralrle du Sac, Wis, has been made in
sane by the failure of the Rev. John
Alexander Dowie, the faith cure apostle.
to restore his sister to health Ploutz
was a firm believer in DoWie's methods.
and brought his sister here to be cured of
dementla. He failed, however, and Sun
day night according to the statement Of
Mrs. Ploutz, Dowie acknowledged that
his appeals for divine healing were I'M
answered. The failure was great shock
to her brother, whose faith in Dowie had
been absolute. The confession of the
faith-healer that he could do nothing
Frustrated Ploutz, and a short time after
ward he began to rave. Yesterday DR..
f. J. Todd, city physician, after an ex-
animation, declared both brother and
sister insane, and ordered them sent to
the detention hospital until arrangements
could be made for their return to Prairie
611 Sac
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
Had q Christmas Row,

Madison, Wis, Dee. 26.-George Smith.
aloonkeeper in Greenbush, near the
southern borders of the city, and his wife
got into a row last evening. The fracas
Oninued until neighbors summoned the
Iolce and Smith was locked up.
10th pleaded guilty in court today and
we're fined $40 and costs each. The wom-
n went to jail for ten days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
ATTACKED BY A ROBBER.

Appleton Woman Has an Exciting Time
on Christmas Eve.
Appleton, Wis, Dec. 26.-While going
home with an armful of Christmas bun
dies Monday night. Mrs. Laehn was at
tackled by a highwayman. Her screams
brought the occupants of nearby houses
to the scene, and the highwayman fed
without being recognized. In his haste he
dropped the bundles, which were all re-
covered. The woman was unhurt The
robber is believed to be some local party,
who followed the woman from town,
knowing the lonely route she must take to
hnr homo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
A GROWING ORGANIZATION.
New Branches of the Peoples Christia
Association Being Formed.

Association Being Formed.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec. 27.-Since it's
organization in this city the PEOPLES
growth of the recent Methodist church
controversy, has been remarkably sue
cessful. Its membership increases con-
stantly. The Rev. w. D. Cornell, late
of Chicago, has been chosen pastor He
is bright and energetic young man and
never fails to draw crowds to hear him
Mr.. Cornell and Mr.. Collins. an officer
of the association. last night visited Mar
blehead, village south of this city, and
at the request of the residents organized
branch of the association at that place.
They have also requests to organize
other branches in adjoining towns and
villages
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
DISAPPOINTED ALL ROUND.
Menasha Sports Miss a Fight and Have
to Walk Home.

Menasha, Wis, Dec 2S.-There are a
number of disappointed sports in this
town today. A tip was given out yester-
day that a fight to a finish would take
place in the evening at Wrightstown.
Paddy Mcmahon and an unknown were
the supposed contestants. About fifty
sports made the trip, but for some reason
the mill was declared off. They had
train to pick them up and carry them
home, but the conductor had forgotten
ali about it, and the train whizzed past
at a forty-mile an hour gait. A very few
succeeded in getting conveyances for
Kaukauna, the nearest station, but the
majority had to walk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
TRIED TO DIG OUT OF JAIL.
Short Term Prisoner at Appleton Pre-
vents Jail Delivery.

Appleton, Wis, Dee. 26.-Tramps con-
hned in the county jail attempted to dig
out last night by removing the bricks un-
der the window on the north side of the
Jail They were heard by a short term
prisoner upstairs, who notified the sheriff,
and the fellows were caught just as they
forced two bricks out of the outer wall.
The work was done with knives and
forks stolen when meals were served.
When captured all the tools were worn
out except half an iron spoon. With
better tools they would probably have
succeeded, though only four tramps in
the corridor could have escaped, the rest
being locked in cells.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
NEWSPAPER CHANGES.


j. H. Waggoner Buys the Melford Star
and Times.
Marshfeld, Wis, Dec. 27.--The Med
foTl Star and News, owned and published
at Medford by e. G. Wheelock, has been
soH to James H Waggoner of Portage
CITY, who will assume control next week.
where he will assume the management of
the Wausau Torch, which he purchased
about six months ago. Mr. Waggoner
was for many years owner and proprietor
Of tbe Fan Claire Free Press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
MODERN WOODMEN IN SESSION,
Over $50 Delegates Attend the Meeting
at Madison.

over 200 Delegates Attend the Meeting
at Madison.
Madison, Wis, Dec. 27.-The state
camp of the Modern Woodmen met in
annual session at 2:3O O'Clock this after
noon. Over go delegates are here
He was born in Switzerland in 1928
and came to this country in 1855, re-
I3oving to La Crosse the year following.
In 1857 he founded the German news
paper Nordstern and was it's editor until
1881. He had served on the county
board of supervisors for several terms
and was school commissioner. He was a
charter member and at one time president
of the Liederkranz Deceased leaves a
son, John Ulrich Jr, and daughter HUI
da and an estate valued at $4,000. He
has nephew. John Ulrich, in Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER.
Fond du Lac Railway Company's Plant
Disposed Off for a Song.

Disposed Off for Song.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec. 2S-The
plant of the Fond du Lac Light, Power
and Railway company was sold at a
sheriff's sale this morning to satisfy liens
held by various creditors. The roadbed
has not been operated since last summer,
was bid in by Elihu Colman for 1923. 50
and the plant inclusive of all appliances
and machinery for $4367.29. Mr. Col
man is acting for other parties whose
names he as yet refused to tell. 1t is
thought that the bidding of the plant at
the above figures is done simply that a
reorganization of the corporation may be
effected. The plant originally cost in the
neighborhood Of $4,000. Mr.. Colman
is the concerns attorney, and no other
bidders were present at the sale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
SUICIDE OF A SOLDIER.

Body of Worth Aldrich Found in the
Woods Near Amherst, Wis.
Amherst, Wis, Dec, 26.-Worth Aid
was found dead with his throat cut in
the woods about one and a hall miles
west Of this place at o'clock today. 1t
is thought to be a case of suicide. From
appearances he had been dead two or
thrpa DAVIS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
fphe Accident Nav Prove Fatal

Palmyra, Wis, Dec 2S.-A week
ago Mrs. Paul Ringle, living in the town
of Rhine, fell from a haymow onto a
pitchfork, the tine of which entered her
side, and badly lacerated the intestines.
She is in a critical condition, and it
is feared an operation will be necessary
to save her life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
MANY TEACHERS AT MADISON.

Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Teach
ers' Association.
Madison, Wis, Dec 26-The State
Teachers association convened at 2:3O
o'clock this afternoon. The attendance
at the opening was very large and prom
Uses to be the best meeting the associa-
ton has held. Fifty teachers are taking
an examination for state certificates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
SENT UP FOR CONTEMPT.

Atlas Loan Company Officers Are Pun
ished at Chicago.
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 2S.-William Ran
guth, secretary, and Henry Blettner,
vice-president of the Atlas Loan company
now in the hands of a receiver, were sent
to jail by Judge Payne today for contempt
of court Ranguth was sentenced to four
months and Blettner for thirty days. The
charge against them was that of releasing
a trust deed. A receiver was appointed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
GAVE THE OFFICERS THE SLIP.

Gbnwood Man, Arrested for Alleged Il
legal Liquor Selling, Escapes.
1lenwood Wis, Dec. 26-Marion
Casey has been arrested on a charge Of
selling liquor contrary to the no-license
Law of the town, and his case will come
III for a hearing Saturday. While in
the custody of a constable sworn in for
the occasion, Casey made his escape, and
las not yet been recaptured. The town
authorities have several counts against
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
WILL DISCUSS SCHOOL TOPICS.
Members of the Milwaukee and Madiso

Members of the Milwaukee and Madison
Boards to Meet.
Madison, Wis, Dec. 26-The members
of the Milwaukee and Madison school
boards have called a meeting in connec-
ton with the State Teachers associa-
ton. The following topics will be dis
cussed: THE appointment and dismissal
of teachers ''The training of teachers. y
THE selection of textbooks 1.-THE re-
lation of a board to it's superintendent -
"School visitation 'The relation of the
board to the community" "School laws:
Changes and amendments needed"
school sanitation: Heating, ventilation
and light"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
offered a Chair at Ann Arbor.

Platteville, Wis, Dec 2S-Prof G.. P.
COler of the state normal school in this
city has been elected to succeed the Rev.
u. E. Willett as the head of the Ann
the Michigan State university. He will
probably accept
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
MAY Challenge the WhirIwind.

Stevens Point, Wis, Dec. 2S.-Grat
Curran is preparing to build an iceboat
and as soon as the runners arrive he will
proceed to complete the craft. Curran
is an experienced hand at sailing an ice
boat and he is confident he can build a
boat that will defeat the Whirlwind,
owned by Mr.. Wilkins of Shell Lake.
The latter boat recently made mile and
three-fourths in one minute and half
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
Recovered the Body.

Shell Lake, Wis. Dec 28-A boy
named Staubs was drowned in Bear lake,
en miles southeast from here, last Sun
lay, and the body has just been recov-
cred He was crossing the ice and fell
nto an air hole.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
Turned Black by lightning

A thunder storm in Trimble, Tenn,
induced Spencer Mills and Bill Colby to
halt under a tree Lightning struck the
tree and rendered the men unconscious.
When the yrecovered some hours later,
Mills skin was as black as that of an
African, and it has continued so ever
since.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
NEENAH SHOE DEALER FAILS.

Stick of fred Lippert Attached by a
GAINESVILLE Bank.
Ieenah, Wis, Dee. 27.--The stock of
Fpd Lippert, boot and shoe dealer, was
attached by Sheriff Kraby yesterday to
SATISFY claims of GAINESVILLE bank to the
AMOUNT of SSO0O
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
HANDSOME CHRISTMAS GIFT.

German M. E. Church at La Crosse Pre-
scented with $4,000.
IA Crosse, Wis, Dec. 26.-The John
A. Salzer Seed company, through Fl. A.
SAFER, made Christmas gite of ST., 600
tothe First German NJ. E. church yes
teday, the money to go towards the cree
tiO of new church in the spring
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
A Plucky Girls Christmas Gift,

Waupaca, Wis, Dec 27.-Mary Bemis,
highly-esteemed young woman and
teacher, residing in this city, presented her
mother on Christmas day with deed of
their home. The amount involved repre-
scented the proceeds of this plucky girls
first term in a country school.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
DR.. PICKIN DISCHARGED.
The Famous Hypnotism Case Dismissed
on Technically.


Eau Claire, Wis, Dec 2S-The abduc-
tion case against DR.. Pickin went down
This morning in the municipal court Dis
frict Attorney Frawley told the court
that jurisdiction had been lost because the
defendant had not been present at the
adjournment taken two weeks ago. Aft,
er Mr. Frawley had left, DR.. Pickin and
one Of his lawyers appeared and demand
ed a preliminary examination, but the
iudge dismissed the case on account of
the loss of jurisdiction. There is a rumor
that the defendant may be arrested over
again. Dr. Pickin says he dehes his enc
Eaies to do their worst
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
MADISON MAN ROBBED.
A Thief Takes Desperate Chances for an
OvercOat.

Madison, Wis, Dec. ga bold thief
entered the home of Perry Whaling on
West Main street Monday evening about
1890 o'clock and while the family sat
in an adjoining room with the door open,
took a buffalo overcoat, cloth overcoat,
cap and gloves from the rack in the hall
The buffalo coat had been returned a few
minutes before from church where it
had done service in clothing Santa Claus.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
POSToFFICE ROBBERS.
Government OFFICERS Make an ImpOrta mt
Capture at Chicago.


Chicago, H., Dec. Pin the arrest of
Hugh Gowen, Peggy" Noonan, John
Blake and John Meyers here today the
government authorities think they have
captured the crooks who for several
months have been robbing postoffices in
various parts of the country. Blake is
said to have confessed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02

-Materna, who is singing Wagner's
music at the Lamoureux concerts, has
carried Paris by storm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
A FATAL QUARREL.
Nashville Men Shoot Each Other and One


Nashville, Tenn, Dee. 27.-H Clay
Ezell prominent breeder of Jacks, was
shot and killed today at his farm near
this city by Purdy Ellis, prominent
dairyman Eel and Ellis were partners
in the dairy and they fell out about the
business. Both fired. Ellis was wound
ed in the thigh but he ESCAPED.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
dropped Uead on the street.

La Crosse, Wis, Dee. 27-Mr. Ulrich,
a prominent and wealthy German of this
city, dropped dead on the street today.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
FROZEN TO DEATH.

Prominent Citizen of Peekskil1, N. z,
Falls in the Snow.
Peekskill, N. Y, Dec. 2S-James H.
Robertson, brother of State Senator
William Robertson of West Chester
county, was frozen to death last night.
Mr.. Robertson was subject to attacks of
heart trouble and it is supposed that while
overcome by such an attack he froze to
death. He was a prominent citizen of
PnokSlzill
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
The Greatest Medical Discovery
of the Age.
KENNEDY'S
MEDICAL DISCOVERY.
DONALD KENNEDY, OF RoxBURY, MASS,

Has discovered in one of our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind of HuElor, from the worst Scrofula
down to common Pimple.
He has tried it in over eleven hundred
cases, and never failed except in two cases
Cloth thunder humor). Hehas now in his
possession over two hundred certificates
OF it value, all within twenty miles of
Boston. Send postal card for book.
A benefit IS always experienced from
the first bottle, and perfect cure is war
ranted when the right quantity is taken.
When the lungs are affected it causes
ochooting. pains, like needles passing
through them; the same with the Liver or
Bowels. This is caused by the ducts being
stopped, and always disappears in week
after taking it. Read the label.
If the stomach Is foul or bilious it will
cause squeamish feelings at first.
No change of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough of it.
Dose, one tablespoonful in water at bed
time Sold by all Druggists,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
Need STRENGTHENING

By the use Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
which makes pure, rich blood, creates
an appetite and gives tone to all the
organs of the body. This is not what
we say, it is what Hoods Sarsaparilla
does. "My wife began taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla about three months ago.
She has been in poor health for Ii
years. Hoods is doing her good. Her
appetite is better, she looks better and
there is improvement in every way
J. w. ROBERTSON, Greenfield, Tenn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-01-02
NV Wife'S Nerves

Are weak and She suffers terribly from
nervousness, headache and loss of
sleep. Such is the testimony Of many
man. The poor, tired woman is suf-
fering from impure and impoverished
blood, her food does not digest. She
is living on her nerves, because her
strength is gone. Her nerves and
muscles
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-07-09
STANFORD UNIVERSITY.

We have been told that when Sena-
tor Stanford first formed the purpose of
founding great school in California he
called upon President Elliott of Harvard
and asked him whether there was any
good reason why a great college could
not be established in California, such a
school as Harvard or Yale. President
Elliott replied: eyes, several reasons.
In the first place, it would require $780,
00G ,O00." The senator turned to his
wife and remarked: 81 guess we can
afford that; can we e'not?' "But," said
Harvard's president, 'even with the
money, it is impossible to create such
an institution soon, because it will lack
the great and necessary support OF a
numerous alumni, and that support can
not be created in day or a year"
Stanford is not, and does not pretend to
be, Harvard or Yale; it cannot be
that until, after years of constant and
persistent service of the best kind to the
youth of this coast, it gains the respect,
love and financial support of a numer-
GUS alumni. Its warmest friends Of to-
day claim nothing more.
Oregon's leading newspaper takes
frequent occasion to ''void It's rheum"
upon this school because one of its
teachers came to Portland and uttered
sentiments contrary to its EDITORS no.
tions. Had Stanford been a Portland
ca pitalist, the whole character of the
school would have appeared different to
this all-wise and all-pur being. As it
is, no vituperation is strong enough, nc
words abusive enough for it. The Ore
gonian went to see the elephant and
caught it's tail, and being blind, pro-
ceeds to describe the creature from its
limited knowledge. We suppose the
Oregonian's purpose is to teach the peo-
pie of Oregon to avoid this worthless
school whose teachers are peripatetiC
ignoramuses; but it is time this great
journal was learning from its many bit
ter experiences that abuse and misrep
resentation defeats no man or institu
tion, and ccomplishes no good purpose
Stanford's school is not Harvard, anc
does not pretend to be; but it is uni
VSTSlty uoNeTCLel6SS, h4NluS AdO las
year over l 800 students, and when once
fully organized and equipped, there il
no reason why it may not prove mos
efficient instrument in increasing thC
number of our highly cultivated minds
We have no special purpose in speak
ing an humble word for Stanford Ore
gon schools are good enough for US
but there is little to be gained in th'
abuse to which the Oregonian is ad
dicted.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-07-09
4 GOOD ROAD TO KLICKITAT
VALLEY.

While we are discussing the construc-
tion of road into Gillian county, let us
not forget the great importance to this
city of good road into Klickitat valley.
This is a matter that the county gener-
ally is less interested in than the city,
and if any attention is to be given to the
subject, it must be done by the people
of this city acting in conjunction with
the people of the other side of the river.
If we can raise $500 or 5000 for Fourth OF
July fun, we ought to raise as much to
improve a road that brings so much OF
trade to US. This is a good subject for
our proposed chamber of commerce,
board of trade. or whatever the CONNER
cial union of our business men shall be
named.
II the railroad down the Klickitat is
built, there will be all the more need oi
a good wagon road to The Dalles.