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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-02
LOBBYING COMMITTEE.
The Common Council Selects One to
Look After Needed Hesitation

/ Inc common Council Selects One to
Look After Needed Legislation.
Every member of the common coun-
Gil occupied his seat at the regular
meeting last evening. One of the most
important matters of business per
formed by this years body was trans
acted. being the election of LOBBYING
committee of three to 90 to Madison
this winter in the interest of some
needed legislation regarding changes
| in our city charter. Aid. Stone fathered
the movement, the purposes of which
are explained in the following resoIu-
ton presented by him:
RESOLVED, That, in view of the fact
that there has been considerable talk
among the aldermen about having the
term OF the aldermen changed to two
years instead OF one year, and also of
having the waterworks controlled bv a
com mission appointed by the common
council, the common council shall ap-
point special committee of three to
draft the necessary bills and see that
they are introduced into the legislature
at It's next session and to attend to such
further legislation as may come before
this council, or as may be advantageous
to this city.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted and Aid. Stone, Skinner and
Kessler were selected as the commit
tee.
The board of public works and the
committee on streets and bridges re-
ported in favor of vacating that portion
of Montgomery street prayed for in
the petition presented November II.
The report was adopted.
The council authorized the clerk to
draw an order on the city treasury to
the amount of $2O1 so, being the sum
expended in the cases of Mccain &
Mcclellan and Harlow Pease vs., the
city of Watertown.
Aid. Kessler introduced a resolution
calling for the election by the council
of one gifts members to fill the vacancy
on the board of public works occasioned
by the resignation of the city engineer.
The resolution was adopted and Aid.
Needham elected
Aid. Stone introduced an ordinance
providing for taking the necessary ac-
on looking to the consolidation of the
different ward funds now used for street
work into one general fund. The ordi-
nance was referred to the committees
on judiciary and finance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-02
Social ENentS.

Mrs. William Buthorn entertains the
"Inter Nos" Whist club this afternoon
at the Junction hotel
Thanksgiving night the Turner So
ciety entertained an invited company
at dancing social in their opera house.
Music was provided by the Blaesius
! orchestra.
! The Cardinal Newman Reading circle
was entertained Thanksgiving night by
the Misses Winifred Gallagher and
Mida Duffy in Odd Fellows hall. A
very pleasant session was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. George e. Lewis
gave "a dinner Saturday evening to a
few of their friends at their residence,
301 Washington street. Covers were
laid for eight, the guests being Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. OFF, Mr.. and Mrs.
George n. Prentiss, Mrs. Mann, Of
Milwaukee, and E. G. Broenniman.
The annual Thanksgiving ball of the
Concordia society was held Thursday
night in Concordia Opera house. 1t
was prominent event in social circles,
and the attendants numbered some of
our best known young folks. as we'll as
several from out of town. About forty
couples enjoyed the dancing to the
strains of Hardege's orchestra.
Miss Buchheit and Miss Josephine
Buchheit entertained dinner party of
young ladies Monday evening at their
home, sos Fourth street. An elaborate
menu In seven courses was served.
The following were present: Mesdames
G. S. Roper, G. Gloger and Fred Hoh-
man; the Misses Cordelia Huber, Gus
ia Schroeder, Emma Habhegger, Birdie
Habhegger, Selma Schempf, Ina Sleep
err, Lena Exner, Minnie Sproesser,
Jennie Sproesser and Phyllis Berthold
of Florence
Friday afternoon company of young
people was entertained hy Prot. Fon-
tana, the hypnotist, In the parlols of
the Commercial hotel. The mysteries
of the science and the powers of
the professor were shown and ex-
planned, and the occasion was a. very
interesting one to all present. A
young lady ofthe party, who evidenced
a high degree of susceptibility, was
placed in state of clairvoyance by
Prof. Fontana and then her mind fol-
lowed him on an extended expedition,
narrating with wonderful exactness a
series of incidents supposed by the
operator to be occurring as they pro-
ceeded. This mesmeric feat was re-
markable and proved even to the most
lncredulous the genuineness of the pro.
fessor's work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-02
Let the Contract.

At meeting called by William Dew,
chairman of the town of Concord, of
the board Of supervisors of said town
and the county commissioners of JEFF
| ferson county. and held at the Jones
! house in this city, Wednesday, No
| vember 20, for the purpose of letting
| the contract for building two iron
bridges across the Oconomovoc river,
one on the east line between Jefferson
and Waukesha counties, the other on
| the site known as the Kelly bridge,
! William Hendricks, representing the
Wisconsin Bridge and Iron company,
secured the contract for building said
bridges. together with the stone abut-
ments, for the sum of 81 ,920, the said
| bridges to be completed on or before
the 10th day of March next.-OconomO-
aOoc Republican,
1t IS claimed there was something ir-
regular about the above transaction.
After approprlating a certain sum of
money to assist the town of Concord in
building these bridges, the Jefferson
county board of supervisors named
Thomas Shinnick, of the town of Wa
tertown, and Fred Huebner, of Ixonia,
to act with Supervisor Dew in letting
the contract. No bids were advertised
for, but it was supposed the committee
would nevertheless invite competition.
The E. Kunert Manufacturing COM
pany, Of this city, claim they were
promised chance to figure on the
work when the proper time arrived.
Notwithstanding this promise, they
were not summoned to attend the
OcOnomowoc meeting, but ne7erthe-
less heard it was to be held last
Wednesday. Not having heard in time
to cach a train. two representatives of
the company drove over from here, ar
irving just in time to see the last sigma
ture to the papers. They therefore
claim they we're not treated right
in the matter, and it would seem
they have good grounds for the claim.
They are a firm paying taxes and en-
ploy ing labor in Jefferson county and
nothing more than sense of fairness
demands they should be given an equal
chance with Milwaukee firms to do
business in the county, Everywhere
else IN the state their bids on work in
their line are sought for and it seems
strange they should not be at home.
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Heard from McKinIeu-

William II. Woodland, secretary oil
the Mckinley and Hobart club of this
city, is in receipt of the following ac-
acknowledgements of the congratulatory
telegram sent the president-elect on
election night:
"Mr. Mckinley begs to acknowledge
the receipt Of the recent favor of Mr..
William H. Woodland, and to return
sincere thanks for his generous con-
gratulations land expression of good
wishes.
Canton, O., Nov. IS, 1885,"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-02

Japanese novelties, cuspadores and
| brio hrac below cost, at Haw kins'.
Decorated dinner set, S. SO; tea set,
So. %; chamber set, 81 rs, at Hawkins
The Arion Mandolin and Glee club,
of this city, gives an entertainment in
the city hall at Oconomowoc to morrow
evening.
English services will be held in
st. Marks Lutheran church Sunday
evening at 7:30 O'Clock Sermon by
Prof. Julius Gamm.
The insurance held by the late
William ,Jaedecke in the Modern
Woodmen of America, amounting to
$4,000, was paid to the widow to-day.
j. Salick & Son have an enlarged
'ad" in this issue enumerating the
many advantages of their store as a
Christmas trading place. Read it care
fully.
YESTERDAY Aldermen Needham,
Kessler and Meyer filed their resigna-
tons as members of the board of public
works with the city clerk. This WIS
done to decrease the membership of
the board. Since the action Of the
council last evening the board consists
of City Attorney Thauer. City Clerk
Bieber and Alderman Needham.
There is talk among prominent
Republicans of the state of forming a
special steering" committee of inf1u-
entail members of the incoming legis-
lature, whose duty il shall be to watch
closely matters Of proposed legislation
and see that nothing harmful passes.
Hon. Jesse Stone, it is thought, will be
honored with the Craftsmanship of this
committee.
Prof. Fontana closed a very sue
cessful weeks engagement Sunday
evening at Concordia Opera house.
His feats in hypnotism, mind reading
and other mysteries completely cap
tured the town, and his accomplish
ments we're on the lips of everyone
and furnished almost the sole topic of
conversation during his visit. All
classes OF our people were interested
a''ei all patronized the entertainments.
Perhaps the most startling exhibition
Of the week was given Saturday even
ing. 4 subject was placed under
mysterious influence and his BODY
rendered perfectly rigid and stiff, as if
dead. He was then placed in horizon
tai position SO as to span the backs of
Two chairs. A heavy boulder. weighing
at least 200 pounds, was then laid on
the mans stomach and large sledge-
hammer brought forth A volunteer
from the audience. Valentine West.
was called upon to break the stone bv
it az hard as he could with the
sledge. Deliberately Mr.. West pro-
ceeded to his task and With one we'll
blow accomplished the feat.
the boulder falling to pieces on the
stage. The subject was then revive d.
walked away as though nothing had
occurred and the audience left the hall
IN sort OF dazed and very much
amazed condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-02
CARD OF THANKS,

We desire to extend our heartfelt
thanks to all our friends who so gener-
ously assisted as during our recent
affection. for the many tender express
sions of sympathy, for the rune Gus
beautiful floral offerings. and for every
other helpful deed or tribute.
FRED KUsEL AND FAMILY.
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Chicken-Pie Sumner.

The ladies of St. Paul's church will
serve chicken-p pie supper and have a
sale of both useful and fancy articles,
on Thursday evening, December 10, at
lower Concordia Opera house. Supper,
% cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-02

List of unclaimed letters remaining
in the postoffice December 2, 1896:
Caldwell, Mrs. Martha Lunigan. Mrs. M. F.
Greiser, Johann Nav Arthur
Heitzman, Andrew Mehling. Alb
Joy, P. S Prior, Mrs. C. N.
hasten, Robert Teich Carl
VIM. H. RoHR, P. M.
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rounding this tiers OF seats, and 4 gal
lery all around the building. The entire
north side OF the hall will be occupied
by the chairman. vice presidents, mem
bers Of the national committee IN tlNe
centre and the reporters on each side.
The delegates are directly In front OF
the Chairmans stand, In three blocks
OF chairs facing the chairman. For the
alternates, spaces on each side OF the
delegates are filled with chairs facing
towards the delegates and thus COM
mandlng the best possible view not
only OF the speakers stand. but also
OF the main body Of the convention.
The central Idea adopted In the dec
oratlons OF the hall is the Monroe doc
trine. This is represented by star
nifty feet from tip 10 tip covered with
bunting and Immediately under II the
national ensign and n Presidents nag,
and here the decorator has recognized
Cuba by hanging Cuban flag TO the
bottom OF the Presidents flag. The
kisa Of the Monroe doctrine Is carried
out In the flags OF Mexico, Venezuela,
Guatemala, United States Of Columbia
and tn, Argentine Republic, hanging
from the five points 0f the United States
star. From each point Of the stur 20
the galleries, stretches a string Of fiags
Of all the nations that iiy national coli
ors. Suspended from the gallery are the
coats OF arms OF all the states, inter-
spersed with United States flags. Above
the galleries are arranged shields bear
ing the names OF the states and bunt-
Ing covers all the heavy tlmbers, Ths
original thirteen states with Missouri
and the District Of Columbia are given
the places Of prominence In the decor
ations,
Immediately over the speakers chair
will be the portrait OF Lincoln, sup
ported by those OF Grant aud Sherman.
The portrait Of Logan will be over
the main entrance facing the chair
man. and that OF Farragut will be- over
the Twelfth street entrance on the left,
surrounded by the flags OF the navy.
over the Thirteenth street entrance the
portFalt-of Sheridan will face Farra-
quits. Strings OF mammoth japanese
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NEW YORK VIII nor APPEAL
From the COmmittse'SlDecision-knO'"
When They Arc Whipped.

From the COmmIttee'SlDecision- on-hnoW
When They Arc Whipped.
ST. LOUIS. Mo. June 14.-"It docs
not feel 50 badly to be beaten as ]
thought Il would" remarked delegate
at-large Edward Lauterbach this after
noon as he stood IN Thomas c. PlAtts
room and discussed with National
Committeeman William A. Sutherland.
ex-senator J. Sloat Fassett, Senator
Frank a. Henrlcks and Senator Tim
othy l.. Ellsworth, the decision Of the
national committee on the contested
seat cases In New York state. The
Informal meeting had taken up the
consideration Of the matter TO 9sslle
whether II further contest should be
made before the committee on crcden-
tials In the convention.
II took but few moments 70 decide
the question Of further appeal In the
contests. II was the almost unanimous
theory that no good could come Of such
an appeal and that II simply meant
DELAY for the convention. Chairman OF
tho New York state committee, Charles
W. Hackctt, who had come to the con-
ference. aided In this decision by stat
InE that he had been given 70 under
stand by persons In authority that a
nIai, had already been prepared by the
Mckinley managers that would pre-
Guide any appeal by providing that
itcLsiuu in any contest made by thu
ratBnu.i cJmmlttcc should be consider
ed final
Mir. Plat stated explicitly tonight
that the New York delegation had no
Intention OF b0lting the convention.
eve shall" M srid, "le8ve the hail
only when the convention lSls adjourn-
sH -
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any, will not be determined until the
time shall come FOR action. They will
make their main fight Ia the commit
tee on resolutions, but failing there,
as they expect to do. will probably carry
the cantest into the convention on n mi.
norlty report, which It Is supposed will
enable them TO represent their case TO
the convention and the country In
speeches from the floor They viii also
probably issue an address to the coun-
try explaining their attitude.
After the conclusion OF the Republic
can convention the silver men will
probably meet to determine upon fu-
ture course. There Is probability OF
their placing an Independent Repubtt-
can silver man In nomination for the
presidency with the hope OF securing
for him the support OF the Democratic
convention, but this has not been alb
sOlutely determined upon.
\ mass convention OF silver men haS
been suggested for this purpose, but
this idea has been practically abandon
ed,
Senator Dubois, Of Idaho, and Repre-
sentative Hartman. OF Montana, Joined
Senator Teller, OF Colorado, here to-
night. There Is no longer any doubt Of
the purpose OF these radical silver men
TO bolt the action OF the convention un-
less they can have their way about the
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lanterns arc drapcd from the ceiling
above the chairman 60 the galleries
ON either side lcttcrcd to rcRd: re
publican Convention"
on either side Of the ceiling and
above the sections reserved for alter
mates huge lantern with small iiaEs
and n forty fOJt United States Has
will be- suspended. Two lnrg" white
screens on the sides Of the chairman
stand show eagles with strchmers bear
Ing these Inscriptions: "Rcpublicanism
is Prosperity" and "TO ths Polls, Nc
Sons OF Freedom" on the outside
gillcd eagles gurmount the main en-
france and the Twelfth street entrance
Tor nltornatc4. on the inside wall. Just
aver The main cntrnncc.lE n small paint
ing Of General Grants old home on the
Dent farm near 81. Louis
Trr building II suhsiantlnl Hlruc-
tunrc of heavy pine lumber. walled with
iath and sturC1. Every prcCnutinn has
bcrn taken to provide against accident
IN case ri sudden exit from The building.
The main floor has twcnty-fnur rNits'
ana the gnllorIcs sixteen t. the outside.
where broad stalrwnys lead from bal
rGnICF 10 the ground The hall viii be
used FOR the Populist National cOnvcn-
ilou In July
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THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
The Men Most Prominently Mentioned
for that Place.


for that Place.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. June 14.-The vice
presidential boom stood still this after
noon and waited the development OF
a heated correspondence between Platt
md other Republican leaders and Gov
ernor Levi r. Morton. The import Of
the messages was to gain his consent
TO place his name in nomination for the
vice presidency Mr.. Chaunoay N. De-
pew was not a party to the urgency
call. Instead Mr.. Depew said: why
Governor Morton's idea Of leaving me
presrnt his name for the presidential
nomination. even though foresaw de-
feat. was to have me demonstrate, aye.
md say TO the convention that he was
non and would not be candidate Tor
vice president"
EX-Governor d. Russell Brown, Of
Rhode Island. whose pictures adorn the
corridors As a candidate for the vice
presidency. has arrived. Ex-Governor
Llppctt. OF Rhode Island, is also a can
dIdate for second place on the ticket.
With the candidacy or Governor Haw-
ley and Governor Bulkeley. or Connec-
ltNN. NflUE VulAt hAAANtAg FAs''H'.' = -
frequently Observed that the smaller
eastern states are looming up In presl-
Dental conventions. General McAlpin,
OF New York. Is also mentioned In this
connection.
Cornelius n. Bliss said to-nlght:
u am not. and have at no time been
n candidate for the vice presidential
nomination.
The vice presidency is announced nt
NcKiniey's headquarters 20 be Ia doubt.
owing to the complications In New
York IL seems impossible to select any
one from that state as yet. Governor
Bulkplcy and Senator Hawley OF Con-
nrcticut are both mentioned, and there
is no doubt about the Mckinley men re-
Cnrdlng senator Hawtey with great
favor n his state will come out for him.
Governor Brown. % Rhode Island. and
Others are prominently mentioned. Ho-
bart. OF New Jersey, Is being aggress-
lively pressed N any one should be
taken from the south for second place.
II will no doubt bc II. Clay Evans, OF
Tennessee. hut the sentiment around
Mckinley headquarters IL for run
Ming mate from the east and for a man
OF national reputation, Reed, II he VIII
accept: IL not. then next best man from
the Pasl
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CONVENTION GOSSIP.
WORK 0r National Committee ni"nley
CrytIrtssd IIy Mniuc D-irgRfInn,

Work 9r Nat ouuI Committee M"nley
CryurT,sd Ivy Nninc DrlrgR'!nm
ST. LOUIS. Jurc i1.--An analysis ot
the work VI the rational committrr in
regard to the l6S contests which Were
originally .Gled with It. shows that 1856
cases were acted on: some Of the origl-
nal number having been abandoned
while several. notably those ur Delaware
ma a PARTON Of the Texas DELEGATIONS
were referred to the convention. In
many caarl both contestants aud con-
tnatrss were understood tu be Mckinley
mon, notably In all ot the Mississippi!
and South Carolina districts and IN cor
tain districts from Tennessee. virginia
and elsewhere OF the l36 claimants re
irrtnd hy thr committee, slNty-two were
nNnvnl Mckinley mon.
over half ~ the Indiana delegates arr
I'm ,o-nifsbt ana IN. rest will be here 'n-
morrow morning. John g. New. who
was the manager Of Harrison az the last
iNnuntIunnl conventions, is not prranut
ANA viii not br here. Chairman GuwuN
Hgr n,yn active during the day In Me-
Igslns interest
Joseph II. Maniry was severely crit
.aisrd al "A meeting ul the Matte dele
Gates to-day Some ~ the dclcgntcS
even went so FAR as TO Intimate that II
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HAVANA SHOCKED
ny Dynamite = The InmrEents Destroy
RrldEe. aud Damage Water supply.

by Dynamite = The InSHrEenu Destroy
bridges aud Damage Water supply.
HAVANA, June i4.-Thfs city was
startled and alarmed last night at .
o'clock by the noise OF two successive
explosions which shocked the ground
for long distance and was heard for
several miles. CONSERVATION prevailed
for time as It was feared that this was
a prelude to an attack OF a series of
similar impositions, Excited throngs
rushed to the streets, while an armed
party proceeded in the direction from
which the detonatlons had been heard.
Il was soon found that the stone
bridges of Crlstina and Conch and tho
aqucduct OF Ferno DO scptirno were the
points that had suffered from the dyu-
annie, The bridges were partially de-
struyed, and the pipes on the auueduct,
upon which the city Is dependent thr
itE water supply were muuh dAmnEed.
II ciLnnut yet be St1hsd how eGtcpstYe ~
TIM luIuaEC done. or how pDlS It VIII
require 10 rgInedy It.
The windows in many houses IN the
city were shattered by the rrveroera-
ton OF tlFn explosion, and some market
structures were also badly damaged.
Thrrr Is no doubt felt that the dynn-
miln which CAUSED this wreck was
placed by agents ~ the insurgents. II
has been their determination. aBaounc-
I'd some time ago. To cut of the water
gupply OF Havana and 50 scrve 10 make
It az nearly upinhab!tGble as possible.
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xlK1ELEY HEADOUARTERs.
A Busy Day Among the Boomsrs-ohiO
u.n,,t.ts claim

A Busy Day Among the BoomsTs-OhiO
Peoples Claim.
ST. LOUIS, June lt-while the head
quarters of some states have not been
crowded az usually Is the case, two
days before the convention assemblies.
this has been n big day at the rooms OF
the Ohio delegation known as Mckinley
headquarters. Some OF the Ohio dis
trlct delegates and SIR. Hanna are on
duty there all the time, while delegates
at-laree Foraker, Bushnell and GrOsve-
nor and some district delegates are out
visiting other state delegations and
leaders. When Hon. Charles W. Fair
banks. the temporary chairman, ar
rived this morning, from indianapolis.
Mr.. Hanna and others had a long con-
ference with him over the Keynote
speech. and later this keynote speech
was submitted 20 n conference OF the
Mckinley leaders. II IL understood
thar the Keynote speech viii be IN the
line OF the Indiana platform which spe-
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REED HEADQUARTERS
FORMALLY opened - Pressing the m"in"
Mans Candidacy.

FORMALLY Opened - Pressing the mHin"
Mans Candidacy.
Sr LOUIS. No. June 1.-THE Reed
boom was given tho first impetus that
II has had durlnE the nnte.conv'ntIon
days The arrival Of tho Maine and
Alnwncms-ttH delegations with glitter
ing badros aud waving banners. give
Che first rral appearance Of Redo can
didnry that has been Fr"n Senator
r.odg. " Massachusetts. who Is to
pIicr Reed IN nomination, hay become,
iho recognized leader ~ IN" itecd
fDrr,e. aud sine" hl9 arrival has be'n
irving t0 gnthrr the Ecnttcr"d Reed
forces ana retrieve 'hn losses mat hhF'
occurred In the prst ihw days
Mr. Lodge has visited s'Frihl "l Ih'
rufi Mckinley lnld'Tr. calling upon
sir Plru. Mn quay and members "l
thu iowa delegation Chairman Little,
HrlI M M Main" liberation VIII
probably second RcrdF nomination
lie has Ind the Reed headquarterh FOR
mnlly opened and tonight the delegn-
lion had IL meeting IN which steps were
taken toward pressing the candidacy OF