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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
STRUCK BY A BOLT.
Fred Raiche in Precarious Con-
dition from Shock Of
Lightning

Marinette, Wis, April 29.-[Special.1-
Fred Raiche, one of the best-known
young men in the city. was struck by
a lightning bolt here last night and to-
day is in a precarious condition. The
accident is a most strange one. The
young man was walking home and when
opposite the First Baptist church was
thrown to the ground and went into con-
vulsions. A bolt that shattered the bel
fry of the church had also felled him.
He craWled to a hose house near by
and was kept there all night He was
out of his head for hours and when taken
home this morning was entirely pros
trated
Ahnapee, Wis, April 29-[Special.1-
Fully six inches of rain fell here last
night, the heaviest fall known for years.
Numerous washouts are reported be-
tween here and Green Bay The wires
are out of order and trains are delayed
three hours. No serious trouble from
the floods is expected owing to a small
drainage area. The storm will greatly
interfere with farm work as the ground
was already sufficiently wet.
Waldo, Wis, April 29.-[Special]-
John Nicholson's barn two miles south
east of here was struck by lightning and
burned last night The binder and hay
ing tools were burned. The loss is about
$1,000.
Baraboo, Wis, April 9.-[Speciall-A
barn owned by Robert Ramsey was
struck by lightning yesterday and con-
sumed.
Manitowoc, Wis, April 29.-[Special.l
During a severe storm last night light
ming struck the steeple of the Lutheran
church in this city, causing damage
amounting to about $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
JOSEPH COLIGNON DEAD.
He was Well known Pioneer OF
Sturgeon Bay.


Sturgeon Bay, Wis, May 2.-[Spe-
cial. l-Joseph Colignon died at an early
hour this morning of diabetes after an
illness of only about three weeks. Mr.
Colignon was born in Belgium about
sixty-three years ago and came to this
country in 1857. He was elected county
treasurer in 1867. For the past fifteen
years he had conducted a hotel in this
city. At the spring election he was
elected alderman and supervisor from
the Second ward on the Democratic
ticket. He leaves a wife and seven
children in comfortable circumstances.
His oldest son is ex-district attorney of
Ashland county.
Ahnapee, Wis, May 2-[Speciall-
The body of Joseph Nemec, young
man well known here, arrived in the city
from San Bernardino, Cal. today. Mr..
Nemec went to California in March for
his health and died there of consump-
ton
Eau Claire, Wis, May 2-The Rev
Thomas Barland died this forenoon. He
was born in 1908 in Perth, Scotland,
came here in 1919 and was the first
preacher in these parts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
BURNED A LANDMARK.
me Parker Homestead with a Mag
nificent Library Destroyed
at Fox Lake.

Fox Lake, Wis, May 2.-[Speciall-
Fire early this morning destroyed the
old Parker residence on Mill street, owned
by T. IL. Marrow. 1t was unoccupied at
the time, Mr.. Marrow living up town
lately, but all his household goods were
destroyed together with the magnificent
library. left by the late Justice Banta
and which was probably the finest pri-
vate library in Wisconsin. Absolutely
nothing was saved.
The ire is supposed to have been of in
have been received lately bV Mr. Mar.
row. The insurance was $1,000 on the
house and $1,000 on the library.
Appleton, Wis, May Especial. j
In the town of Greenville barn owned
by a farmer named Beifeldt was struck
by lightning during a recent storm and
burned to the ground, together with a
morse, COW, several tons of hay and
considerable farm machinery. The loss
is large with no insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
STREET CAR MEN OUT.
Nine Hundred Employees Out
at Milwaukee.
Company and Men Both Prepared for a
Bit er Fight.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 4-The 0OG
employees Of the Milwaukee Electric Rail
way & Light company went on strike
at 4 o'clock this morning
This decision was reached last night at
meeting of the employees at which the
executive committee submitted the for
NAL refusal of the directors of the COM
pany to grant the principal demands of
the men.
Will the Tie-Up be Complete?
The strikers say the railroad lines viii
be completely tied up as nearly every
employe is a member of the union. Off
Gals of the company, on the other hand,
expect that at least half the men will
report for work as usual. They say that
many of the men are opposed to the
strike, being entirely satisfied with their
present wages, and have informed the
company they will not stop work.
The company for several days has been
preparing for the anticipated strike and
has engaged many men to go to work at
once. Negro cooks arrived from Chicago
last night and were at once taken to the
ear barns where arrangements had been
made to feed the new men who will sleep
IN the barns as long as they are in any
danger of violence. Similar arrangements
will be made at the power house on River
street. A large number of mOtormen
we're dlSO 1FOm OUlcaSO on the
early trains this morning to take the
place of the strikers. They did not leave
the trains at the main stations and of
nclalS or the company refused to say by
what trains they came or at what time
admitting, however, that they would be
ready to take the cars out on time.
Refused all Demands.
The directors Of the road sent their re-
ply to the men yesterday morning, in
hJfa1 how
two of the leading requests--those for
higher wages and the settlement of diff
fculties by arbitration. The officials,
however, signifed their willingness to
discuss the minor grievances with the
men. General Manager Wyman said
That no discussion would alter the de-
termination of the directors to concede
nothing in their position relative to
wages and arbitration, and the men said
that no agreement could be accepted by
them III which present conditions in
these respects form a part. AS soon as
the reply of the directors became known
strike was regarded as inevitable.
Police Protection.
Before the strike was declared. but
when it was believed to be inevitable,
Chief of Police Jansen took steps to in
sure protection as far as possible against
violence and arranged for a force of
special officers to be ready for the emer-
gency. General Manager G. d. Wyman
of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and
Light company called on the chief of po-
lice yesterday and asked that steps be
taken for the protection of the company's
property if a strike occurred Later in
the day Mayor Rauschenberger held a
long conference with the chief of police.
and late yesterday afternoon orders were
issued to every executive officer in the
service, telling him how to act in case
of an emergency growing out of the
threatened trouble
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
STRUCK DEAD IN SCHOOL.
Lightning Strikes Schoolhouse
at WoneWoc and Kills a Pupil
Several Injured.

Wonewoc, Wis, May Especial AT
. o'clock this afternoon, during a severe
thunder storm. lightning struck the brick
schoolhouse at his place and ran down a
door casing, killing Leo White, one of
the pupils, and paralyzing Roy Harrison,
who stood close by him. Many other
scholars were severely shocked and pros
trated.
The terrible visitation caused a panic
in the village and parents t1ocked to the
school building to learn the fate of their
little ones.
The injured are progressing bly,.
Roy HarTison's condition is critical and
his recovery is considered doubtful.
The boy White was standing in the
doorway looking out at the storm when
the fatal bolt descended
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
I'm THE WATER A YEAR.
Body Supposed to- be julius Stinso1
Found at OcontO.

Body Supposed to- be Julius Stinson
Found at OcontO.
Oconto> Wis, April 30.1Special.l-
The body of a man was found floating in
the bay near the old city pier last even
ing and taken ashore by some fishermen.
Later it was brought to the city and
placed in Mitchells underta king estab-
lshment. In his pockets were found a
card and letters addressed to Julius Stin-
son, Bailey's Harbor, Door county, Wis,
besides a watch and small amount of
money. The body had evidently been in
the water for a considera BILE time, and
was bloated and abrased beyond proba-
BILE recognition, the nose being entirely
worn away. He was clad in light
weight clothes, which fact leads to the
impression that he was drowned before
the cold weather of last fall. A
eoroner's jury was impaneled and rem
dered a verdict ''That the body was be-
ieved to be that of julius Stinson, who
was drowned at some time unknown to
the iurv -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
NEENAH AND MENASHAs
Newsy Gossip Picked Up in the Twin
Cities.


Neenah, Wis, April 3O.-[SpeciaLl-
Appleton parties are negotiating with
John Strange for the lease of Twin City
Driving park. They want to use it to
train fast horses. Mr.. Strange will not
rent it to horsemen but will let bicyclists
have the exclusive use of the track.
The funeral of Charles A. Bryan will
take place from his late residence to-
morrow under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows and Modern Woodmen, which
orders the deceased belonged to.
Deputy State Dairy and Food Commits
took samples of milk from all the milk
dealers here and at Menasha this morn
ing. They will be sent to the state chem.
ist at Madison and tested.
Aid. John Powers of Chicago pur-
2:1O&, from ". ]. Hay Of Oshkosh YES Is,
terday. The horse was the champion f.
year-old PAGER in 1894.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
DATES DEFINITELY FIXED.
The First Regiment will Go Into Camp
July 6.

The First Regiment will Go Into Camp
July 6.
Madison, Wis, April 30.-[Special.l-
Dates for the annual encampment Of
the Wisconsin National guard at Camp
Douglas have been definitely fixed by
Adjt.-Gen. King and orders will be out
in few days. The regiments will go
to camp Monday for week each instead
of Saturday as previously announced.
The First regiment will go in first, on
Monday, July 6. The Fourth regiment,
troop and battery of Milwaukee will
follow, July ID. 1t is possible, but not
probable, that an interval of a week will
then elapse If not, the Second regi-
ment will go in on the goth, and the
Third on the 9th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
Feel

ing is positive proof of thin, weak, i'm
pure blood; for, if the blood is rich red,
vitalized and vigorous, it imparts life amp
energy to every nerve, organ and tissue of
the body. The necessity Of taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla for that tired feeling is, there
fore, apparent to every one, and the good
it VIII do you is equally beyond question.
Remember that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
OFFICE HELD ILLEGALLY.

Constable Torrance McKone Must Vacate
at Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, Wis, May 2.-[Speciall-
In the circuit court here today Judge
Burnal handed down a decision declar-
ing that Constable Torrance McKone
holds his Office illegally and must vacate
in favor of Charles G. HIM, who was
duly elected by the common council May
z, 1895. McKone refused to give up
his office and both he and HIM have
been acting as deputies, although the
city charter provides for only one con-
stable
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
MET AND ORGANIZED.
Formation of the Wisconsin Society G
Engineers and Surveyors.

EHEIHetTs anu SurVByOTs.
Appleton, Wis, April 3O.-[SpeciaLl-
Civil engineers and surveyors from vari-
Gus parts of this state met in this city
yesterday and formed themselves into a
body which resolved to incorporate itself
into an organization, according to the
laws of Wisconsin, to be known as the
Wisconsin Society of Engineers and Sur
veyors. n. H. Smith of Clintonville and
F. J. Hartman were respectively eleet-
ed chairman and secretary of the meet
ing. The officers for the ensuing year
are as follows: n. FL. Smith, president;
B. F. Dorr, Amigo, vice-president; F.
J. Hartman, secretary and treasurer; c..
II. Vinal of Appleton, III. w. Leach of
Oshkosh, E. A Little of Menasha and
the president aud secretary. directors
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
OficiaI Election Returns

Madison, Wis, May 1.ISpecial.H
Official returns from the judicial cleo
ton have now been received at the secre-
tary of states office from all the coun-
ties in the state. The total vote for
Supreme court justice was 164,699, of
which Justice Marshall received 161, 29S,
the rest scattering, defective or blank.
Two hundred individual candidates were
voted for, Red Cloud and Coxey being
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
STRUCK WITH A STONE.
Emerald Farmer Rendered. Unconscious
and Then Robbed.

Emerald, Wis, May Especial i
While Joseph Moore, a farmer living
near this place, was returning from
Glenwood last night he was struck on
the head with a stone, knocking him out
of his wagon and rendering him insensl-
BILE. He was found later ana taken to
Glenwood by James Smith of that place.
His money and valua bles Were missing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
johnson Pleads Guilty.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, May 1.-[Special.1-
Terrell Johnson of Beloit today pleaded
guilty to a charge of receiving stolen
goods, and will be sentenced tomorrow.
It was alleged that Johnson helped dis
pose of quantity of goods stolen from
Chicago & North Western freight cars
by a gang of crooks from Canada, all
of whom are now in state prison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
SHOCKED BY LIGHTNING.

Sank County Woman Left in Precarious
Condition.
Baraboo, Wis, May 2.--[Special. /
While Mrs. John Fulimer was attending
to her duties in the kitchen at her home
in the quiet village of Delton yesterday
a terrific storm came up and the light
ming struck the building knocking pieces
of timber right and left. Mrs. Fullmer
was knocked insensible and her recovery
* doubtful
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
GAINESVILLE LIGHT INFANTRY.

Promotions Follow Lieut.. Rooney's Res
ignatiOn.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, May 1.-[Special i
The GAINESVILLE Light infantry last night
elected Second Lieut.. Walter S. Kerry
first lieutenant of the company, to sue
coed Leo Rooney, resigned; Sergt Henry
Baldwin as second lieutenant, to succeed
Kerry. Lieut.. Rooney was presented
with his uniform and sword in aDprecia-
ton of eleven years of faithful service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
Robbers at Baraboo.

Baraboo, Wis, April 3O.-[Special.1-
Burglars entered j. Hopes clothing
store last night and carried away the
cash register, smashed it and took the
money. They also took some clothing.
The Chicago & Northwestern ticket of
fee and Civil Engineer Battin's Office
worn also aDtored
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
Could Not F,ScaDe.

Ashland, Wis, May 1.-[Special]-
Charles Knudson, alias Ryan, who was
arrested for alleged forgery, forfeited
his bonds yesterday, but was rearrested
by Sheriff Archibald on bench warrant
at Comstock last night and brought
ha ok today
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
RayfieId Fire Department.

BAYFIELD,, Wis, May Especial. THE
fire department was entirely recognized
last night II. G. Hale was elected chief
of the department; Samuel Bally. fore
man of Wing Hose company, and II. J.
Wachsmuth, foreman Hook and Ladder
company With the new system of water
works this town is now equipped with
first-class fire protection.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
ONALASKA'S NEW SCHOOL.

The Building Dedicated Last Night with
Appropriate Ceremonies.
La Crosse, Wis, May 1ISpecial.]-
The, new brick high school at Onalaska
was dedicated with appropriate exercises
last evening, including addresses by J.
E. North, president of the board of edu-
cation, Mayor Moore and Principal J. +.
Sims. The school was built to replace
the one DESTROYED by fire October 9. 1895.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06

Ahnapee Wis, May 2.-[Speciall i
Willie, the 15-year-old son of A. Danek,
fell from the harbor pier yesterday aft
ternoon into twelve feet of water. He
was sinking for the last time when some
fishermen rescued him with a dip net.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
WANT ONLY UNION LABOR.
Demand Made Upon the Board of Nor
NAL Regents at Superior.

NAL Regents at Superior.
West Superior, Wis, May 2.-[Spe-
cial. THE Union labor of this city has
waited upon Frank Ostrander, member
of the board of normal school regents,
with the demand that only union labor
be employed in the plastering of the
new building. Mr. OstraIder explained
to them that the contract of Barnett &
Record to erect the school included the
plastering and that the regents as a body
cannot assist them. The committee also
asked Mr.. Ostrander to see that the
furniture for the new school is purchased
from manufacturers who employ union
Ia hnr.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
LOGS PERCHED HIGH.
Peculiar Result of Washout on the Es-
canada River.

canada River.
Marinette Wis, May 2.-[SpeciaLl-
D. H. McAllister has just returned to
this city from the west branch of the
Escanaba. He reports a most peculiar
washout up there. When the three
dams went out the river took a new
course and sped away across the big
swamp. 1t took 100000 feet of logs
with it and these were left in the
swamp. The logs are perched in cedar
trees and are almost lost in the thick
growth of brush.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
VICTORY FOR POOL.
Insurance Case at Ashland Decided in His |
Favor.

Favor.
Ashland, Wis, May 2-[Special.l-
J. Pool won his third victory in the in
surances cases, the jury coming in at
of $1218 against the Farmers Fire In
surance company of York, Pa. Pool has
sventy-eight more cases on the docket,
lit stipulation may be made by which
all other insurance companies will abide
by the above verdict, giving Pool judg
ment for $4,000 in ALL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
STUMPS IN THE LAKE,
Peculiar Discovery Made in the Vicinity
of West PIainfie1d

F0CUIlaF discovery Iaue In the Vicinity
of West PIainfeld.
West Plainfeld, Wis, April 3O.-TSpe-
cial. while the past four seasons have
been remarkably drouthy, and many sup
posed the driest ever known, yet some
of the lakes show where it has been
even drier in times past. The Wash
burn lake, six miles northeast of here
has been greatly lowered, and now
stumps can be seen out in the lake that
were not known of before 1t is sup
posed that years ago this lake was dry
as these trees were cut and the stumps
have been preserved by the water
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
Waukesha Boys Injured.

Waukesha, Wis, May 2.-[Special.]-
Alvin and Sylvester BEDFORD, aged u
and years respectively, were badly in
jured in a runaway accident. Alvin had
an arm broken and shoulder dislocated.
Steps have been taken by leading lit
erary women here to establish free Ii
hrarv
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
Killed by His Side.

Viroqua, Wis, May 2.-[Speciall-
Last ewing while Postmaster William
Hall of Romance was milking, his cow
was struck by lightning and killed. He
was stunned and bruised but will re-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
Died in Terrible Agony.

Ahnapee, Wis, May Especial. IA
3-year-old child of William Bic, promi-
nent lake captain, died last night in ter
rible agony. 1t swallowed some un-
known object which became lodged in
the intestines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
Vegetation is Thriving.

Palmyra, Wis, May 2.-LSpecial.l-
Not within the memory of the oldest in
habitant has vegetation been so forward,
thus early. Farmers have their seeding
done, many crops being up and thriving,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
EXCITING DAY AT BELOIT.
Laboring Mems Picnic and College Ball
Game i'm Progress.

Game in Progress.
Beloit, Wis, May 2 Especial with
the State University college game and
the laboring mems annual day celebra-
ton Beloit is in gala attire today. The
national and college colors are every
where All the iron-WOrking shops are
shut down. The workingmen had a
big parade and are holding picnic.
The excitement over the ball game is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
BALANCE FOR THE CITY.

DeIavan Demonstrates, that it Pays to.
Own VVateEWorks.
Delavan, Wis, May 1.-[Special]-
The annual report shows that the water
works owned by this village have cost
only $1692.9O while the revenue is
$3416O5, leaving a net revenue to the
villa pa of S1723 Is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
-Bhe Queen of the BeIgians plays the
harp exqustely
That

Extreme tired feeling affiicCs nearly every
BODY at this season. The hustlers cease to
push, the tireless grow weary, the ener-
geuc become enervated. You know just
what we mean. Some men and women
endeavor temporarily to overcome that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK.

Riveters Granted an Increase OF 20 Cent
Day at Superior.
West Superior Wis, May q Spe-
al.l-The 300 striking riveters of the
American Steel Barge company returned
to work this morning, having been con
coded an advance of % cents a day on
ali repair work on the dry dock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
Tired

Feeling by great force of will. But this
is unsafe. as it pulls powerfully upon the
nervous system. which will not long stand
such strain. Too many people ''work on
their nerves., and the result is seen in IN
fortunate wrecks marked nervous pros
tration," in every direction. That tired
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
WOMAN GOES TO JAIL.
[rs. Kisspert Convicted of Selling Fish
Ont of Season.

Out of Season.
Appleton, Wis, May Especial: i
Before Justice Cook here today Mrs.
Fred Kisspert of Menasha was convicted
of selling pickerel and pike caught during
the closed season and fined S25- In de-
fault of payment she was committed to
Jail for thirty days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
BELIEVE IT WAS MURDER.
Authorities at Superior Do Not Think
Bratrud Committed Suicide.

Bratrud Committed suicide.
West Superior, Wis, May 2.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The many strange features sur
rounding the death of Lewis G. Bratrud,
the grain Spectator found dead the night
before last, are still attracting attention
here. The inquest was resumed this aft
ernoon, but the authorities have been I'M
able to locate Bratrud's missing watch
and pocketbook, nor can they find where
he got the revolver found beside his body,
if he ever did have it. The belief now is
that the man was murdered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
SANK IN THE RIVER.
Steamer Cook Co1lides with AZ Bridge at
at Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis, May t.-[Special.]-
The river steamer Ossian Cook collided
with Algoma street bridge last evening,
causing her to sink a few minutes after
reaching the nearest dock. She will be
raised and placed in the dry dock for
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-06
BESIEGED BY TRAMPS.
Authorities Have a Pitch Battle with Ho-
boes at Marinette.

Marinette, Wis, April 3O-[Special.l-
Last night the city was besieged by a
large gang of tramps. They terrorized
the people and finally had to be rounded
up and chased from the city by the en-
tire police force Attempts at robbery
are reported today.