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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
NEARLY STARVED TO DEATH.
naEze Mills Resident Has Most I'm
pleasant Experience.

AS4zG Mills resident 1SS "a hOSG jill
pleasant Experience.
Lake Mills, Wis, July 10.-[Special.l
John English of this: village has had
an experience during the last six days
which he is not likely TO forget. He
was taken with choking at every attempt
at swallowing, giving him much distress
and entirely preventing his taking food.
An examination by a physician revealed
nothing except that there was an obstruc>
ton ip the throat, the nature of which
could not be determined. Monday, by
the aiG of tube, little milk was intro
duced TO the stomach to prevent starva-
ton, bat no relief to tile throat was. OBJ
tanned by all the efforts of the physicians
until lase Tuesday afternoon. By the action
of the tube something seemed to be dis
lodged and pressed into the stomach, Civ,
ing Immediate relief. Mr.. English
thinks it was piece of beet. He lost
through lack of nOurishment and worry
over thirty pounds in. weight, and now,
though safely over his, trouble, finds him,-
Salf woo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
Welded AT FLINTVILLE,
Chicago Couples Long Trip to Havo fhe
Nuptial Knot 1ie6,


M Green Bay MIS- , July dllmlSpeciaal. Il
Chicago, came north together and were
married at FIintyille. There is nothing
remarkable about their marriage except
the distance they travelled to have the
knot tied. Both belong to well-3o-do Chi
cago families and the bride is handsome
and accomplished.
Green Bay, Wis, July 11.-[Special. !
Dan Shean and Miss Mary O'Nein were
married at Z O'Clock last evening by Rev
T. r. Half, rector of Christ Episcopal
chGrch. The ceremony took place at the
rectory, the couple being attended by
Miss Hattie Redline and Edward Red
line No others were present Mr. Shean
holds responsible position with the
Murphy Lumber company at Armstrong.
and the bride is d vivacious and accom-
plished young lady who has been prom
inent in social circles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
MAYCAUSE BL00DSHED
Game Wardens Threatened with
Powder and Ball on Lake
Winnebago.
FISHERMEN TO GO ARMED.
Reused to Fever Heat by the De-
struction of Their Nets by
the Officers.

Oshkosh, Wis, July 11.-[Special. ELo-
cal fishermen are very angry over yes
terday's raid and destruction of their
nets. They declare they are going armed
and another attempt to capture their nets
will result in bloodshed. They thought
their nets would be held until they could
replevin them. Game Warden Ellarson
has gone to Ashland, but the raids on
illegal fish nets will be continued
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
WILL TOUR THE STATE.
Semi-pTofessionaI Baseball Team Organ
lied at Madison.

Madison Wis, July 11-[SpeciaB.l-
A semS-professionag baseball teams has
been organized in the city which will
start on a tour next Monday, playing at
the following towns: Stevens Eaint,
Grand Rapids, WARSAW, Merrill, Ioma-
hawk, Amigo, Eagle River, Portage,
Maustoa, New Lisbon, Reedsburg and
Baraboo. The team is made up of a
combination of players from this; city
and university teams, with Runklea and
Hayden as pitchers; Gregg, Gates and
Cal. Braughton, ca 5chers; Harry 6 serge,
first base; Wheeliflan or Nelson, second
base; Satter, third; H Cossiboine, short
stop; Newman and substitute ca5ehers
in felG Thomas Purtell, clerk IN the
state tEeasurer's Office, is manager Of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
He WAS MURDERED.
Verdict ia the Inquest of the Man Found
at PeshtiGo.

Peshtig0, Wis, July 10.-[Special. +
At the inquest held upon the remains of
the man found in the woods near the
Chicago & North Western depot the jury
returned a verdict that the man came
to his, death by blows from a blunt in
strument in the hands of a person or
persons unknown" The skull was tract
ured in several places and from all APP
pearances the body lay concealed for
nearly year. Nothing was found by
which he could be identified except the
letters IF. D." pegged in the soles of
his shoes, which may be his own initials
Or.thOSe of the manufacturer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
GREEN BAYS NEW YACHT.
Claim that the Pond Lilly will be g
Flyer.

Flyer.
Green Bay, Wis, July 12.-[Special]-
a new yacht owned by John Hummel
and Charles Melchow was launched yes
terday in this city. For the past month
the new craft has been quietly taking
shape. By Saturday it is expected she
will be ready to spread her canvas, and
it is expected she will give the yachtmen
here and elsewhere q surprise. The new
of Georgia pine with rail- of white oak
The dimensions are 10 feet keel, % feet
overall and Z feet beam. She Will carry
fifty yards of No. s canvas and the main
sail will have ID feet hoist with Is feet
on the boom and II feet over the gaff.
The new boat will probably be called the
Pond ilV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
ALL ABOUT The BABY.
Fond du Lac Young: Couple Figure in
Habeas Corpus Proceedings.

Habeas Corpus Proceedings.
Fona du Lac, Wis, July 10.-The 81
months-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William LAHORE was the central figure
Of habeas corpus proceedings before
Court Commissioner Blair yesterday
Mrs, LAHORE instituted the proceedings,
for 5he possession of her child, which her
husband refused to, give to her. The af-
fair in court was the result of a family
disagreement which ended in Mrs. La
fore leaving her husband, who in the
meantime had taken the child to his;
gauents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph LAHORE,
81 Chestnut street. Young Mrs. LAHORE
them got out a writ of habeas corpus
The evidence showed the trouble orig
mated in the difference in the religious
views of the father and mother of the
little girl The father wished the child
to be baptised i'm the Catholic church and
the mother objected. Court Commission
err Blair, after hearing the testimany,
gave the child 10 Mrs. LAHORE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
ENDED THE STRIKE.

Montreal River Lumber Company Closes
Its MILL.
Hurley Wis, July 13.|Special. /
The Montreal River Lumber company
paid off its men today and shut down
the mill The mill Will remain closed
for he season unless the men are willing
to go back to work at the old scale of
wages, which were as high rs the present
prices and conditions W9Nld warrant pay
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
TO PROTECT FISH AND GAME.
An Organization for that Purpose will
be Formed at Neenah.

Neenah, Wis, July r. Especial. !
at recent private meeting in this city
of representative business men of Nee
nah, Menasha, Oshkosh and Appleton
10 discuss the present situati in regard
70 the violation of the fish and game
Claws a temporary organization was made
soe society for the protection of game
AND fish A committee was appointed
ITO solicit funds and recommend officers
Cor election at a meeting to be held in a
few days, at which time a permanent or
sganization will be perfected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
FOUND A VALUABLE RELIC.
An Ancient Cross Unearthed on a Farm
Near Lodi.

Lodi, Wis, July 13.-[Special. lon the
farm of Will Cook in the town of West
Point several interesting relics of past
ages have recently been unearthed
Among the lot are seven Indian axes and
a cross, probably of brass. On the front
side of the cross is the figure of Christ
nailed to the cross, while on the Opposite
side the figure of the Virgin Mary is cast.
1t is pronounced by Prof Bergen of Prai-
RE du Sac as being over 200 years old.
and was probably the property of some
Jesuit missionary who came down the
wisconsin river Mr.. Cook has sent a
sketch of the cross to the Smithsonian in
sttute, but as vet has not heard from it
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
CRUSHED HIS LIFE OUT.
Chippewa Falls Logger Instantly Killed
at GrantsburG.

Grantsburg, Wis, July 12.-[Special.i
john Culligan of Chippewa Falls was
instantly killed at the Empire Lumber
company's railroad log landing last night
He was caught between the logs, several
of them rolling over him and crushing
his body in a horrible manner The re,
mains were shipped to Chippewa Falls
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
Kenosha Plant to be Rebu1Ia.

Kenosha. Wis, July 12.-[SpeciaLl-
The Chicago Bedding company, whose
large plant was entirely destroyed by
fire June %, entailing a loss of $50, 900,
has decided to rebuild on the Old site
outside the city limits, in the settlement
known as North Kenosha. The build
ings are to be about the same size they
were before the fire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
Child Terribly Burned.

Oshkosh, Wis, July 10-A shocking
and perhaps fatal accident occurred last
evening at the home Of Joseph Hartl
Mr. Hartl's little daughter Agnes was
playing in the dooryard and set her cloth
ing on fire with matches with which she
was playing. Before the flames were ex-
tinguished the child was terribly burned
about the BODY and limbs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
Continue I'd Bnrn Fish Nets.

Neenah, Wis, July 12.-[Special. /
State Game Warden Ellarson, who has
been in the city experimenting the raid
on the fish pirates, burned another lot of
nets at Proctor's dock and says he will
keep on doing this as long as he or his
deputies find any nets to burn He viii
not arrest any of the fishermen, stating
that the cost of prosecuting them is too
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
RESULT MAY BE SERIOUS.
Green Bay Man Charged with Assaulting
His Wife. and Daughter

Green Bay, WIS, July 13.-LSpecial.l-
.Eahn Briquet, a saloonkeeper was arrest
ed last night on charge of kicking and
pounding his wife into insensibility He
is also accused of having knocked his
2O-year-old stap-daughter senseless. A
physician restored the woaaan to con-
sciousness, but can give no opinion as to
the result Of the Wife's wounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
GIVEN ADDITIONAL POWER.
Railroad Company Determined to Break
Up Thieving al Green Bay.

Gnaen Bay, Wis, ,ynly 13.-[Special. I
It IL, stated by the railroad authorities.
that all the men suspected of being i'm
plicuted III the robbery of the St Paul
cars are now under arrest. This is not
thought TO be the case however, as De
tective Goodenough aS that road has been
given police powers; in the city by the
council, without congpensa ton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
A SLEEPY HORSE THIEF.
But He Made His Escape When Awak-
ened at Green Bay.

Green Bay. Wis, July 1O.-[Special]
Yesterday afternoon the horse and
buggy Of Anton Brehme, west side
plumber, was stolen from in front of the
Broadway house by an unknown man.
After search of three hours the man
and rig were found several miles from
the city on the Duck Greek road. When
overtaken it was found he had fallen
asleep in the buggy The rig was re-
covered, but the man. suddenly awaken
inc, made a break for liberty and es-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
NEENAH MILLS BURN.

The Frant of WALTZ, C1auson g. Go. In
vaded by Fire Last Night
The four and feed mills of WniH, Clau-
sen &c Go. were Quilted by fire Last night.
The loss is estimated at $4,000, with
$500 insurance on the mill and machin-
cry and $4,000 on the stock, divided in the
following companies: $1,000 each in the
Niagara North British and Mercantile,
Westchester, Detroit, National, German
American Connecticut, American OF
Pennsylvania Aetna, Phoenix Of Brook
lynn and Norwich Union, and $500 in
the Home The origin of the fire is I'M
known The mills will probably be re-
h11il+
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
TEACHERS OF LATIN.
azIss Ada Tying Griswo1d Engaged at
Kenosha High School.

Kenosha, Wis, July 12.-[Special.]-
Miss Ada Tying Griswold daughter of
Ike, weIl-known auth9ress, Mrs. Hattie
Tying Griswold of Columbus, Wis. has
sleen employed by Supt. g. R. Mellow.
ell Of the city schools as a teacher of
Latin and history in the Kenosha high
school. Miss Griswold is winning lau-
x.els similar to those her mother has long
g.Forn in literary fields.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
DROWNED IN WINNEBAGo.
Neenah Young 1Ean Taken with Cramps
While Bathing.

WhiIe Bathing.
Neenah, Wis, July l1.-[SpeciaLl
Louis Oborn, a young man 20 years Of
age and the only son of L. c. Obean, one
of the proprietors and directors of the
Neenah shoe factory, was drowned yes
terday afternoon while bathing In Lake
Winnebago at Lochhyrst beach. Young
Oborn was in the water with two young
ladies' the water where they were. being
about four feet deep. He dove unG1er the
water, but failed to come up, the suppo
sition being that he was stricken with
cramps. The body was recovered about
an hour later.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
ELECTED A WOMAN.
Mrs. John Pedley Chosen School Com
missioner at Somers.

Kenosna, Wis, July 11.-[Special /
Mrs John Pedley was elected school
commissioner yesterday in Somers from
district No 2. She is believed to be the
first woman in Wisconsin to be elected
to that position by popular suffrage, since
the new law granting the privilege to
women to hold the position has gone into
effect, Mrs. Merrill of Milwaukee, having
been appointed to the position by the COM
mon council.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
FIREBUG AT OSHKOSH.
Attempt Made to Burn the Saloon of
Byron & Hogan.

Oshkosh, Wis, July 13-[SpeciaLL
an incendiary fire in the saloon of BY
ron & Hogan, 1876 Main street. The
building was Sd turated with keroseE3e
and liquor. but Mr.. Byron. who sleeps
upstairs, was awakened by the smoke
before the flames had gained much head
way. The police have 4 clue and hope
to apprehend the offender
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
MAY TAKE IN BAYFIELD,.
Effort Being Made to Extend the Wash
burn Road

Washburn, Wis, July 13.-[Special. i
A movement is on foot to take Bayfield,
in on the new railroad deal and build the
Washburn Iron River & Western to that
city. A proposition covering this point
is now being prepared and the COUNT
board will doubtless order an election at
its next session. Aid will be asked from
the county to the amount of $3.50 900.
1t is thought the proposition will carry
with very little opposition
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
WANT NO IMMIGRANTS
Gov. Upham's Speech Condemned by the
Racine Labor Council.

Racine, Wis, July 12.-[SpeeiaL]-
The Trades and Labor council held
meeting last evening and passed resolu-
tons condemning the action of Gov. Up
ham while he was in New York in en-
couraging the immigration to Wisconsin.
They also passed resolutions against i'm
ported labor to this city for street work
A petition will be presented to the coun-
Gil asking that body to employ none but
home people ON the city thoroughfares
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
COST HIM FIVE YEARS.
Thomas Trimmings Jealousy Causes, Hi
Incarceration in Prison.

Incarceration in Prison.
Appleton, Wis, July 11-[Special. =
Thomas Running, who in fit of jealous
rage shot his sweetheart, Lydia Leiby,
at Dale on the Fourth of July, appeared
before. Judge Goodland in the circuit
court here this morning and pleaded
guilty to assault with intent to Kill and
was sentenced to five years in the pen
itentiary.
James Melady pleaded guilty to ut
tering forged checks and was sentenced
to tya5IN EnarS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
CITY CAME OUT AHEAD.
Nars9aAnfn SaloonIxeepers Decide to Pay
the $500 License.

IIIE54Ise@
Washburn, Wis, July tt@-fSpecial. /
In its fight with the saloonkeepers on
the question of license the city has come
out ahead, all the saloons having paid
the $500 demanded and resumed business.
1T is still, however, an open question as.
TO which is right, as the question did net
get to the courts the saloon men weaken
ing rather than lose their business All
actions against them for viola ton of the.
excise law will be dismissed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE.
Pythians will be Given a Royal Reeep-
ton at Green Bay.

Green Bay, Wis. July 1O.-[Special.l-
An enthusiastic meeting of the commit
tee on arrangements for the coming Pyth
ian encampment was held last evening
and various details of the affair dis
cussed. Arrangements were made for
giving the visiting knights an excursion
upon the bay. Undoubtedly the eneamp-
ment viii be one of the most successful
gatherings the uniformed Pythians of
Wisconsin have ever held
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
SURVEYING not A SNAP.
Engineers Find the Country Very Hill,
Around Merrill

Merrill, Wis. july 131Special. /
The Merrill, Amigo - Eastern railroad
engineers find their wonk quite hard now,
as the country is quite rough and billy.
especially the first twelve miles east to
Amigo The balance of tie route is
level. They expect to- nave the survey
between Merrill and Amigo completed
in about n month or so
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
AFTER A WATER POWER.

Option on the Spaulding Plant.
Black River Fails, Wis, July 10.-[Spe-
ciaI. 1.-The La Crosse & Neilsville Elec-
trio Railway company has secured "a
thirty-day option Ca the Spaulding water
power in this city with view of pur-
chasing the same. The power is one of
the finest in the state and has been val
ned as high as 100000. The survey
reached Melrose Last night and will be
pushed this way as rapidly as possible
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-17
TWO CHILDREN POISO NED.

They Ate Paris Green in the Town of Buff
falo and One viii Die.
Portage, Wis, July 12.-[Special i
Two small children of James McGorty of
the town of Buffalo were poisoned yester-
day afternoon by eating Paris green.
One will die.
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soft smoke-gray In color; and the eX-
quisite fitting coat, open carelessly, re-
veared an elegant bodice Of violet moire
and costly lace. There was nothing
mannish about 1t; and from the crown
Of her jaunty gray-plumed hat to the
tips of her dainty boots. every curve
and fold and seam bore the unmistak-
able but indescribable stamp of re-
fined elgance. But Ella and her sister
were not able, either by taste or train
ing, TO detect such a distinction, al
though they noticed the fabric of her
coat and gown was expensive, and were
inclined to sneer at the fact.
Il am afraid my-my things haven't
got here yet" Anne replied, with her
eyes on the floor, and with a queer lit
tie sound like smothered cough.
or was 1t n stified ebullition of mirth?
Its surprising how inconsderate peo-
pie of your kind can be-" Millie grum-
bled. I'VE never had new servant yet
who didn't leave her aprons or dresses
or something needful behind her"
II should say it was craft" Ella said,
with a shrug which exaggerated the ug
Illness of her square, angular shoulders.
"Of course, they know well enough we
are obliged TO give them something"
Wen send the cook up to you pres
emily, Anne; she will supply you with
dress and instruct you about your
work." said the elder sister as the two
swept their frayed and faded silken
trails in the direction of the family
sitting-room.
Left alone, Anne seated herself in one
of the painted, leather chairs with
which the hall was provided. For a
moment she sat quietly; and then sud-
denly she covered her face again with
her dainty handkerchief, while her love-
ly figure shook from head to foot with
was IT with weeping or with laughter2
In the midst of Vt the library door
opened noiselessly, and a manly-look-
ing young fellow approached her with
quick, soundless footsteps.
II beg pardon" he began, with as
much Difference as IL he were address
ing a throned queen, will you not let
me bring you a glass of water? You
must be tired after your long walk, and
the girls are very thoughtless some-
times"
Annes proud head crested itself with
dignity. She lifted her flushed face, and
her large, blue eyes regarded him ques-
tioningly. But Richard Clavering was
one who need neither vince nor quail
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been marked by only plain ana mex
pensive headstone.
Sure" one of them remarked, land
the gineral do be long time resavin'
his deserts. It's thirty years he's been
slapin' wild only a bit Of chape stun at
his head; and afther that same niglect,
the bist Of granite wild gould letthers
beant none too good for him. It's re-
formed enthirely thin paynurious Ell
lots beyant is gittin', and that's the
thruth."
1T isn't the sons widow who is pay
ing for General Eliot's monument" an
other of the men explained. 1T is the
daughter who lives somewhere in the
West. She married a rich man named
Bethune. who owns a large property
out there; and she has never been home
since her marriage"
Faith. thin, and the Eliots. take all
the credit of the payin', bad cess to the
desavers," rejoined the first speaker
While they are discussing the family
and the affairs of their employer. as
workmen have a cheerful fashion of do
ing. a solitary pedestrian was moving
leisurely along the undulating road
which wound past the cemetery be-
tween the railway station Of the VIII
lage and the Eliot homestead, two miles
beyond.
Leisurely, but not lazily. The girls
steps were buoyant, and every curve
and motion of her slim, straight figure
was instinct, with a graceful vigor.
Life, to her, was still a precious heri
tage, She was young enough to eXult
in the mere sense of being alive, and to
rejoice in the simple power of motion.
and her blue eyes. looked forth blithely
and unfearingly upon a world which
was still rife with charms and wonders.
Here and there she paused, loitered.
stopped altogether for space.
A rude stone wall which fenced one
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Eliot residence. she reflected that her
nicely fitting boots were distressingly
dusty and that she must look rather
untidy altogether after her walk and
her frolics by the way.
She was not admitted until she had
rung the gong several times, and had
waited an unconscionably long interval.
Then the door was opened noisily and
with precipitation by one of the daugh-
ters of the house-Miss Millie Eliot-a
low-browed, dark-skinned and square
shouldered young woman, in shabby
wrapper of faded crimson SILK, with
diamonds in her ears and many rings
shining on her large fingers.
"Oh, you are the girl Mrs. Lacy was
to send from the city to help US with the
sewing and housework until after Deco
ration Day?" she said voiubly, in thin,
high tones, with a supercilious scrutiny
of the visitor.
The girls soft cheeks flushed; there
was an odd CLINT of amusement in the
large, lovely eyes.
Her lips parted as If for utterance,
when those high, thin, affected tones
checked her.
You'd better go up to your room and
get yourself ready for work right away
There's a lot to be done; and to-day
Ella, oh Ella, the new hired girl has
come" Miss Millie concluded abruptly
her last words addressed to her sister
who had just appeared at the opposite
end of the broad, pretentious hall.
The sisters were very much alike.
Ella, the younger, was little taller
than the other; her rust-colored hair
and hazel eyes were little darker; her
complexion was little more fiorid and
coarser; her air was more affected and
her tones more artificial.
what shall we call you?" she in
quired haughtily of the visitor, who still
remained silent.
you may call me Anne. please"
answered the girl, her face hidden for
an instant within a handkerchief Of
finest, whitest linen.
'Well, Annie, you had better throw
those weeds away the first thing you
do" said Ella, glancing contemptuousiy
at the flowers, "And then. as quickly
as you can, we want you TO clean one
of our front chambers and put Il in
proper order for a guest. Have you
brought no clothing except the absurd
ly unsuitable things you are wearing?"
Anne wore q tailor suit OF rich cloth,