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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-29
OBITUARY..

Auguste, wife Of Rev. G. J. Strasen,
pastor for the past thirty seven years
of St. Johns Lutheran church, died
Thursday morning last at the parson-
age, 314 North Fifth street, aged IS
years. She had been i'll for long
time. Mrs. Strasen was native of
Germany and came to this country
when quite young. Besides her hus-
band, four sons and one daughter sur
vive. The funeral was held Saturday
afternoon, with very large attendance.
George Stempel, tailor residing at
115 Lynn street, died Sunday morning
at the age of 81 years. His disease was
asthma. Mr.. Stemple came here from
Oconomowoc few years ago. He was
a soldier in the rebellion and belonged
to the o. D. Pease post, G. a. r.,
which attended his funeral Yesterday
afternoon, the service being held in
the Moravian church,
Charles Vorlob died at his home,
1888 Meadow street, Sunday morning,
of lung trouble, aged 81 years. He
was a gardener, and came here from
Germany twenty eight years ago. His
wife and five children are left. The
funeral took place yesterday afternoon
from the Evangelical Protestant
church.
An old and well-known resident of
the town of Shields, John White, died
Saturday night, aged rs years. He
was one of the early settlers of Dodge
county. A daughter and two sons
mourn his loss. Yesterday morning
the funeral took place from ST.
Joseph's Catholic church.
Miss Fredricka Alwardt died Satur-
day evening at her home in Clyman,
aged AZ years. She was a daughter Of
John Alwardt. Her funeral occurred
Tuesday afternoon from St. Marks
Lutheran church, this city.
Mrs. Bernard Jureck, an old lady
residing at 1925 Third street, died
Thursday evening. Her age was rs.
The funeral occurred Saturday morn
ing from st. Henri's church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-29
Arrested on Charge of Libel.

W. T. Ram busch, of Juneau, one of
the best known business men and Re-
publican politicians in Dodge county,
was arrested yesterday on charge of
criminal libel preferred by J E. Ma
lone, a wellknoWn Democratic poll
tician. Mr.. Rambusch waived exam
ination before Beaver Dam justice OF
the peace and was released on bonds.
He is charged by the plaintiff with the
authorship of an article in The Ger
mania, of Milwaukee, referring to Mr..
Malone. which was published during
the recent judicial campaign.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-29

The United States civil service COM
mission has ordered that an examina-
ton be held by its local board in this
city on Saturday, June 6, 1896, com
mencing at 9 o'clock A. NJ, for the grade
of carrier in the postal service. Only
citizens of the United States can be
examined, The age limitations for
this examination are: Not under 81
nor over 40. No application will be
accepted unless filed with the under
signed, in complete form, on the
proper blank. before the hour of clos
ing business on May Is, 1896. Appli-
cations should be filed promptly, there
fore, in order that time may remain
for correction if necessary.
The com mission takes this opportun-
ity of stating that the examinations are
open to all reputable citizens of the
United States who may desire to enter
the service, without regard to race or
political or religious affiliations. All
such citizens are invited to apply.
They shall be examined, graded and
certified with entire partiality, and
wholly without regard to any consid-
Grafton save their efficiency. as shown
by the grades they obtain in the ex-
animation.
This is good chance for some one.
as new carrier is expected to be al
lowed this sum mer, and there are no
available substitutes.
For application blanks, full instruc-
tions, and information relative to the
duties and salaries of the different posi-
tions, apply to W. T. DERvIN,
Watertown, Wis, !,
Chairman Board of Examiners Postal
Service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-29
M MatrimOniaI.

Louis w. Kruger, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. L. w Kruger, of this city,
and an attache of the Bureau of Labor
and Industrial Statistics at Madison,
was married last evening to Miss Emma
Stoppelwirth at the home of the bride
Ii Madison. The couple are worthy
young people, esteemed by many
friends, and it is the earnest wish of all
that much JOY may be theirs.
Gustav Schwendke, compositor in
The Weltbuerger office, was united in
marriage last evening to Miss Lizzie
Schoenig at the brides home in Hori-
con. The groom is an industrious and
respected young man, and his friends
here wish him much happiness in his
marital relations.
Frank Waller, of Milwaukee, and
Miss Agnes Giese, of the town of Wa
tertown, were married Sunday after
noon by Rev. H. Hoerig at Emanuel
Lutheran church. They left on the
evening train for Milwaukee, their
future home
Charles Thonn and Miss Annie
Horn, both of Clyman, were married
Saturday evening. The wedding was
attended by a number of Watertown
friends.
John Maerzke, of this city, and Miss
Laura Hilker, of Hubbleton, will be
married tomorrow at the home of the
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-29
Attention. Girls.

Clippings of the Buck range trade
Kusel each week, when credit for the
number will be given. AS the work Of
counting will be considerable, this is
deemed necessary, although not OBJ
ligatorv, to expedite matters at the
final contest, which is 9 A. NJ, June "a.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-29
PARTNERSHIP DIsSOLUTION.I

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing be,
tween John G. Seager and Paul Valer
ius, as proprietors of ''The Bridge
barber shop, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All accounts of the
late firm will be settled by John c.
SeageY, who will continue the business
at the old stand. JOHN G. SEAGER,
PAUL VALERIUs.
Watertown, Wis, A pril IL, 1896.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-04-29
CONCORDIAS.

FOR RENT.
Rooms at 500 Fifth street for rent
after May 1.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
A Peculiar Sensation.

Winston, N C., Feb. 2S.-A peculiar sensation prevails in Jackson township of Union county, in this state The re- ligious people have been up in arms for some time against a whisky distller, who refuses to move his plant from an objectionable site It is announced today that the citizens will hold mass meeting next Tuesday and will wait on the dis tiller and ask him to move again. If he refuses they will proceed to cut up the still. The women say they will lead in the movement. This is expected to cause trouhle. Rev. J. w. Little, pastor of one of ti-o churches in the township, has no- tified the distiller that he will be at his home Monday night and will remain with him reading and praying through the night. The divine has been warned not to go but says he will keep the promise He has taken the precaution, however, to make his will
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
A Negro Rapist confesses His Crime

Augusta. Ga, Feb. 28.-A special to the Chronicle says the negro who was taken from the. train at Windsor was named Calvin Kennedy, and was wanted for an outrage on Miss Sallie Webb, daughter of a wealthy miller of that place The outrage was committed about eight months ago, but the girl was afraid to tell of her condition because of the negro's threats. The fact that she is soon to be- come mother could no longer be con- cealed. Major Wade, colored, and a wo- man named Edna are implicated in the matter, and will probably meet the same fate. The negro was under the charge of two constables, and had confessed his crime to them
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
CRISP FOR THE SENATE.
The Ex-Speaker Writes to His Constituents Declining to Be a Candidate for
 the House.

Atlanta, Feb 28-A special to the Con stitution from Americus, Ga, says that Judge Crisp has written to friends there stating that he will be candidate for the United States senate to succeed Senator Gordon. Ex-Speaker Crisp will lead the fight for the silver men. Secretary Hoke Smith and Ex-State Senator Fleming Dubignon of Savannah will run on the gold platform.
 Following is Judge Crisp's letter to his constituents in the Third district:
 House of Representatives,
 United States, Washington, D. c. To the Democrats of the Third Congress Sional District:
 For many years, without announcement of candidacy on my part, you have hon ored me by selecting me as your repre- sentative in congress. Silence now would imply that l wished or hoped for a con tinuance of that relation. Inasmuch as I have determined not aga.n to be a can ddate for seat in the house of represen- tatiVss, 1 feel bound promptly to acquaint you of the fact in order that l may not be considered among those from whom representa- tive to the Ffty-fifth congress may be chosen. | cherish desire to represent Georgia in the senate of the United States. In March, 1894, when Governor Northen, without suggestion or solicitation, appointed me to that great office it seemed my hope had been real ized. I was anxious to accept the place thus generously rendered. At the time of the appointment congress was in ses- sion and I had been honored by election to the office of speaker A very large ma- jorlty of the democratic members of the house united in an appeal that fin the interest of the country and party I should decline the office of senator From my standpoint no other course was open to me. Now no such conditions exist and I write this that you may recall my situation then and that l may be free to become a candidate for the position of United States senator for the term be- ginning March 4, 1897. It only remains for me to add that your long continued confidence, your cordial, constant sup port and your unvarying consideration and kindness have placed me under obli- gations which l can never hope to repay and for which I beg you to believe l am now and ever shall be most profoundly grateful. Truly and sincerely yours
 CHARLES F. CRISP.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
Dispensary Constables Shot.

Charleston, Feb. 2S.-A special to the News and Courier from Walhalla, $. C., says:
 Tonight at Il o'clock, while Dispensary Constables Jenkins of Darlington fame and Redmond were on their way to the county jail, they were stopped by posse of unknown men and fired upon. About twenty shots were fired in rapid success sion. Both constables fell and are bad ly wounded. Jenkins was shot in the left hand taking off one finger and lodg- ing in the wrist, also through one arm. Another ball passed through the calf of the right leg, and still another from a shotgun in the back. Redmond received several gunshot loads in the right arm and side with a variety of pistol balls in the left wrist, and is thought to be mortal7. ly wounded. It is now thought that fouy, men did the shooting. Neither JenkirS nor Redmond returned the fire as they were outnumbered, and they made every effort to get to the jail. Both the consta- bles say they recognized the men who fired upon them. pr. J, W. Bell was called at once but no particulars can be learned further than above stated.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
A Vessel Wrecked Near Pensacola.

Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 2S.-The British ship Mabel Taylor, 129S tons, Hubbard, master, lies in Caulkers' shoals at the entrance to Pensacola harbor total wreck The ship was lowed out of the harbor last night to the outer buoys. A stiff breeze was blowing and Pilot Bas- sell ordered Captain Hubbard to anchor, but he refused to do so and the pilot re- turned to the city. This morning the steam tug Flanders went out and found the vessel aground on the shoals. Cap tain Broadben of the life saving station saw lights on the vessel all night, but no distress signals were made. The par ticulars of the accident are unknown, as the captain declines to explain. A sur vey has been made and the vessel de- clared a total wreck She has on board over 100000 feet of lumber for Rio Ja- neiro and is owned by E. Lantalum, Tar mouth. The vessel, cargo and advances are fully insured,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
PEEP|NG TOM CAPTURED He Has Terrorized 0peIika for
 Years. A lYNCHlNG IS FEARED Negroes Are Taking the Prisoners Part and
 Threaten Trouble. HE FRIGHTENED ONE LADY TOO MANY She Gave the Alarm Over Telephone and He Was Followed by His Footprints
 in the Mud-He Was Posi-
 lively Identified.
|E FRIGHTENED ONE LADY TOO MANY

Opelika, Feb. .2S-(Special)-For years the citizens of Opelika have been ter rorized by the actions of an unknown party called Peeping Tom. It was his custom to go to residences where the male members were absent and frighten the women by endeavor;ng to break in. He would also talk boldly and impudent- ly to them while he was trying to force an entrance.
 For years he has rendered it unsafe for ladies to remain at home after dark and all efforts to capture or kill him were in vain. Last night about o'clock he endeavored to enter a residence in the center of the city, and, failing, went to another one and knocking on the door demanded admttance. The lady brave ly gave an alarm over the telephone while the party was cursing her and en- deavoring to break open the front door. Fearing capture the miscreant fled Just before help came. As heavy rain had just fallen it was ehsy to follow the tracks, which led to The house of a negro named Webster White. The officers knocked at his door, but were refused ad- mittance, White saying he had not been out of the house. The officers waited un- til day, when he opened the door, and captured him. His shoes were found to be covered with mud. lie uSHleu peinB the party, but the lady positively iden- tifed his voice. He was carried before the county court today, and, waiving trial, was put under 5000 bond to ap- pear at the circuit court on a charge of assault with intent to rape. He being un- able to make bond is confined in the county jail. There has been considera- ble crowd on the streets all day and much feeling is manifested. There is no telling where the matter will end as the people are wrought up over the affair. The negroes are talking of holding an in- dignation meeting over the arrest of White. If they do there will be trouble.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
Coal and Iron Property Sold.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Feb. 28.-The en- tire possessions of the Dayton Coal and Iron company in Rhea county, Tennes- see, have been purchased by Peter Don aldson and Thomas Neal Mackinnon of Glasgow. Scotland. In the transfer are embraced 5000 a cres of coal lands, two mines in operation, coke ovens and two blast furnaces of 150 tons capacity each at Dayton, at the estimated valuation of -$200.000. The company has suffered se- we're losses of late, twenty-nine miners having lost their lives by the explosion in the coal banks last December, and the sale is understood to be a part of scheme of reorganization.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
General Mahone's Will Probated.

Petersburg, Va, Feb. 2S.-ln the cor tion court this afternoon the will of the late General Malone was probated This is a very voluminous document. It provides for the distribution of all the property of the deceased pretty equally among his wife and children. The resi- dence in Petersburg is left to Mrs. Ma hone, Robert Butler Malone and Mrs. William McGill, who before marriage was Miss Otlia Malone, a daughter of the general The estate. it is supposed, will prove insolvent if the creditors should press for immediate payment It con- ssts largely of valuable coal lands, in- terests in large mining properties and stocks of different kinds.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
Father Kenney Died at Sea.

Charleston, g. C.,Feb. 2S.-On board the Clyde liner Iroquois, which arrived here today, was the body of Father w. r. Kenney of New York, who had died of appoplexy at sea. Father kenney was on his way to Florida and was accompa- nied by his two sisters. Upon the arrival of the steamer Bishop H. P. Northrop of this diocese was notified of the death of the priest and he and the members of the Catholic church called on the be- reaved sisters. The body was turned over to an undertaken and embalmed. It was taken back to New York this afternoon, accompanied by the two sisters of the dead ia ther.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
THE soUTH,s OPPORTUNITY.
Hon. Patrick Walsh Has Sent an Address
 to All Southern Governors.

Augusta, Ga.. Feb. 2S.-The address of Patrick Walsh in reference to the South ern States exposition at Chicago has been forwarded to the governors of the south ern states. Copies have been mailed to the press. MT. Walsh says that the pub lie spirit and patriotism of Chicago offers to the people of the south an unparalleled opportunity for the display of southern suroducts and resources. Chicago pro- Syides the money and management and the south Is only to furnish the exhibits.
 The address contains facts and figures from official sources, showing the un- euualled natural bounties of the south and the substantial progress that has been made in the utilization of her prod ucts He shows that the south Is most inviting field because of abundance and cheapness of raw products for substan- tfal and profitable development in all manufactures of cotton. iron and wood. MT. Walsh says:
 "A union of productive resources and energies of the south and west would in time make Chicago the London of Amer
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
WARREN RBEsE's CONTEST.
The Senate Subcommittee Will Report on
 It Monday.

Washington, Feb. 28-The senate com mittee on privileges and elections this morning appointed subcommittee, con sisting of Messrs. Mitchells, Burrows and Turpie, to consider the amendment pro- posed by Mr Mitchell providing for the election of United States senators by vote of the people. This subcommittee will report to the full committee at the regular meeting next Friday. The sub committee appointed to consider the res- olutons submitted to the senate by Ma jor Reese of Alabama contesting the le- gality of the election of Senator Morgan will report at special meeting called to convene Monday next.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
A Wreck on the sout hern.

Columbia, s. C., Feb. 2S.-Near White Oak, forty-two miles north of here, this morning the breaking of an axle on an oil tank car on a Southern railway freight train caused tbe blockading of the main line track. The car was wrecked and thrown crosswise of the track. One or two other cars were smashed up. No one was hurt, but the wreck proved to be a most difficult one to clear. The through trains are being run between this city and Charlotte via Spartanburg with as little delay as possible until the track can be opened up again.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
AMELIE HAS GONE.
She and Her Prince and Nine Trunks Bound

She and Her Prince and Nine Trunks Bound
 for Russia.
 Richmond, Va, Feb. 2S.-Prnce and Princess Troubetskoi left Gotham today for New York. The distinguished couple were accompanied as far as Gordonsvile by Colonel and Mrs. Rlves, the parents or the princess; Misses Julia Magruder, Page, Landon and Gertrude Rives, sister of the princess. The prince and his bride will sail from New York tomorrow on the steamer Werra. They had nine pieces of baggage. It is reliably stated that the famous authoress will shortly publish another story, the plot of which Is laid in America, Australia and England.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
Three Killed and Four Wounded.

Winston, N. C., Feb. 2S.-A serious shooting affair was reported here today from Allegheny county. During an ex hibition given at the close of a writing school few days ago a row occurred, which resulted in the killing of three men and the wounding of four The instruct or. named Mosley, is in jail, charged with firing the shots that killed two of the men. No further particulars have been obtained, as the scene Is far from any railroad or telegraph station
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
An Inerate Hung.

Palmyra, Mo-, Feb. 2S.-John Nelson was hanged here promptly at II o'clock tonight Father Ulrich of quincy, his spiritual adviser, accompanied him to the scaffold. After following the priest in prayer, Nelson bade him and Sheriff Pratt goodbye, and while proclaiming that he was innocent the trap was sprung breaking his neck. Nelson mur- dered, under phenomenally brutal cir cumstances, John Stull and Stull's moth CT, to both of whom he owed a deal of gratitude, but with whom he provoked a nuarrel
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29

ica. That city has accomplished great things in the past and still greater tri- umphs await her in the future.
 "Chlcago's patriotism has deeply touch ed the heart of the south. The monu- ment that stands iE that city to the mem ory of the Confederate dead is a lasting memorial of peace and friendship and the grandest tribute that victor ever paid to vanquished. The chivalrous conduct of Colonel Turner and his gallant regi- ment has won the gratitude and love of the southern people,"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
Cubans Are Delighted.

Key West Fla, Feb. 2S.-A telegram received in this city tonight announcing the vote in the senate on the Cuban ques- ton caused the widest enthusiasm. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the news was not generally known until late, when the Cubans, headed by a band. paraded the streets. mass meeting Is called for tomorrow night.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
After the Coal T,,,st

Albany N. Y, Feb. 2S-In the assem- bly this morning. upon motion of MT. Robbins, his two bills one giving addi- tional power to the attorney-general in carrying on investigations and the other making the laws against trusts more stringent were ordered to the third read ing the bills having been reported favor ably from the judiciary committee today. They are aimed against the alleged coal frI1S
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
A Georgia Shooting.

Apala chicola, Fla, Feb. 2s-Yesterday at BlountstoWn, seventy-five miles north of here, in fight Charles Allen shot and killed Mack Lowe. The parties are prom inent, and both are from Columbus. Ga. Allen has been jailed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
ANew oxster Indusf.x.

Cape Charles, Va, Feb. 28.-The Export Locked Shell Oyster company was organ ized here yesterday with capital stock of $300,O00 subscribed by Philadelphia and New York parties It will put rivet through the bill of oysters so as to keep them fresh in shipment to distant mar kets The process has been fully tested, and the company will commence business
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
Judee John R. Barton Dead

Barton, Sr., died today. aged 76 years. His death was due to old age. Deceased was born in Granger coiIhty Tennessee. and was one of the most pronninent af Tennessee's ante-bellura lawyers. An drew Jackson appointed him judge of the Second circuit court.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29
Crazy Negro Killed.

Atlanta, Feb. 2S.-A crazy negro stood on the track of the narrow gauge rail- road at winder, Ca, today and was killed. He would not move.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-29

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-10
The River Avenue Claim.

The special committee of the
city council on the Breckenridge
claim held a secret meeting yes
terday afternoon and considered
the question in a good many Of its
details, but no conclusion was
reached when the committee rose.
Alderman Hoefling, who is very
decidedly opposed to the payment
of the claim, and is backed in this
by the opinion of City Attorney
Minor, who says it is not a legal
claim, proposed that the affidavits
of Judge Csllaghan, Col. Bracken-
ridge and Fritz Russi, as to the
actual use of the money, 5000, on
River avenue, but this was not
agreed to. The committee will
have another sitting.
Col. Brsckenridge's attorney,
Perry J. Lewis, has petitioned the
city council for the payment Of the
claim.