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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
A SPECIAL SESSION.
Confidants of the President-elect
Bring the News to Wash
ington.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 5.-Therc is
practically no longer any doubt of the
intention of President-elect Mckinley to
convene the Fifty-ffth Congress in ex-
traordinary session early next spring.
There was several arrivals of friends
and confdants of Maj. McKinley's direct
from Canton today who bring the very
positive announcement that a call for a
special session, to be convened a few
days after the 4th of March, has been
decided upon.
1t is stated by men in position to
know that this decision has been definite
ly reached by Mr. Mckinley since his
consultation with Mr.. Dingley, chairman
OF the committee on ways and means,
and Mr.. Dingley had been trusted with
the privilege of making known this in
tention at the proper time
Senator ThurStOn, one of the latest ar
rivals from Canton, expressed today in
the most positive terms the conviction
that an extra session will be called. The
senator was one of the earliest and
staunchest supporters of Mr.. Mckinley
and there is every reason for believing
that his utterance is inspired to a de-
gree, though the senator himself declines
to say that such is the case.
Senator Thurston Confirms 1t.
All 1 can say" he said today, els
that l have very recently seen Mai. Nc
klnley and that | am convinced a SEES
sion of the next Congress will be called
for about the 10th of March. That
ought to be satisfactory. I cannot quote
anyone, but | do not consider that there
is any doubt on the point"
Shall we have the extra session re-
CARELESS OF the result of the senatorial
elections this winter?' was asked.
of +bo n
not be allowed to influence the decision
at all. The Republican administration
has been elected under a pledge to the
people to reform the tariff and its duty
20 this country is to proceed about that
business at the earliest possible moment
manifest that it is impossible to do so.
| think we ought to secure tariff which
could be put into effect by the beginning
of the next fiscal year"
Senator Thurston said he did not con-
slider the passage of the Dingley bill at
the short session as probable.
Dingley in Washington.
Representative Dingley of Maine
reached here from Canton today He
declined to discuss the cabinet question
or anything relating to his visit to Maj.
Mckinley. He said the Cuban issue de-
pended upon the information the Presi-
dent might convey to Congress. AS
far as the public was informed
there was nothing in the situa-
ton. Diplomatic questions. he said,
generally should be left to the admins
tration and not handled by Congress.
From what is publicly known about the
situation, Mr.. Dingley said he would in
fer that no radical action is II be taken
at this time. He added, however, that
there might be important developments
and conditions of which the public is
uniformed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
PLANS OF WATERWORKS.
The Proposed System at Kaukauna viii
Cost $4,000.

Kaukauna, Wis, Dec. 5.-[Special]-
In a rough draft submitted by Wheeler
& Co. concerning in general way the
franchise sought for waterworks, the
estimated cost is $4,000; amount of
pipe, eleven miles; fire hydrants, ninety;
iron-roofed stone pumping station with
eighty-foot brick smokestack; two COM
pound duplex steam pumps, daily ca
pacity 100000 gallons; one artesian
well; stone reservoir at pumping station
to hold 100000 gallons of water; one
tank Of cypress wood to contain 100000
gallons and to be placed on stone tower
sixty feet in height. The plans and
specifications in full in which the above
will be Incorporated will be submitted at
the next meeting of the council.
At the last regular meeting of the
knights of Pythias the election of Off
GERS resulted: G. c., A. *. Parton; V.
c., H. E. Becker; p, II. O. Hilfert;
NJ of w, A. HammeI; NJ. of E., II. E.
Thompson; NJ of F., Felix Warshaska;
NJ at A, L. D. Bowman; *. of r. and
s., J. I. Kauders. John Leppla was
elected as representative and Harvey
Bills as trustee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
DELAYED THE SALE.
Trouble Over the DlsposN OF Stock
Under a Chattel Mort
gaze.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 5.--[Special J.
The Rudolph Schwarz clothing failure in
this city has developed features some
what similar to those of the Kelly fail
ure in Milwaukee. The store was closed
$4,000, held by Appleton, Green Bay
and Chicago parties. Besides, there was
about $500 unsecured Indebtedness.
held mostly by Chicago dealers. The
nominal assets were stock and fixtures
lnventoried at about $4,000. The sale
under the chattel mortgages was to have
taken place yesterday afternoon, but was
postponed by agreement. The unsecured
creditors had procured an injunction re-
Stralmng the sale, but upon an agree
ment being reached between the repre-
sentatlyes of the chattel mortgages and
those. OF the unsecured creditors the in
JunctlOn was not served and the fore
closure sale was postponed to December
IL, pending an amicable settlement be-
tween the interests at issue.
Frank J. Schreiter and Charles
Schrelter had narrow escape while
driving across the State street crossing
of the Northwestern railway. A train
was close upon them as they drove onto
the track and Charles, fearing the rig
would not clear the track in time, jumped
out OF the buggy and, losing his balance,
fell directly between the rails He bare
~ managed to roll out of the way in
time to escape injury. His brother re-
NAMED in the buggy and also got across
safely by very narrow margin
Ihe proposed paper trust reported from
the East excited little interest among
Fox river papermakers. . The plan as
reported does not contemplate the inclu-
sion of Western mills, and should the
trust mills of the East raise the prices
OF paper as is feared in some quarters, it
would simply result in throwing open to
the Wisconsin mills lot of territory
now practically closed to them by the
present fierce competition A combina-
ton OF Eastern and Western mills is far
from likely, and an Eastern combination
to raise prices would only result advan-
tageously to Western mills in the way of
letting them into new markets at present
prices.
While pitching hay out of NOW, John
Fitzgerald, farmer boy living near this
city, fell against a beam with his face,
breaking his nose, knocking out several
teeth and cutting his upper lip so it hung
down over his chin.
The farmhouse of Samuel Kohl, few
miles from this city, burned to the
ground Thursday night with all its con-
tents, the family being barely able to
escape from the building The loss is
large, partly covered by insurance. The
cause of the fire is unknown
The knights of Pythias are to give a
corn-cob social on New Years eve at
their castle hall. Corn-cob pipes, to-
bacco, cards. lunch and an impromptu
musical and literary programme will be
the attractions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
A Woman's Fiendish Plot.

Bessemer, Mich, Dec. 5.-The trial of
Anton Czalewski, charged with assault
upon, with intent to kill Vinczak Zobo-
loski of Ironwood, Mich, is attracting
crowds to the court. The evidence shows
a most startling plot against human life.
One of the witnesses swore that Mrs.
Eva Zoboloski offered him 5000 if he
would kill her husband, saying that she
was tired of him. Another swore that
Mrs. Zoboloski gave him a loaded re-
volver to shoot her husband; another
that she gave him money to purchase
poison to put in her husbands dinner
pail. and that the husband was brought
home sick the next day from the effect
Of the poison, and that she wrote him
(the witness) that if the doctor had not
come immediately the husband would
have died like q dog.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09

ened to carry the depot away. Strong
cables were fastened around it and made
fast to the railroad track, but if the
water gets much higher the strong cur
rent will carry track and all away. The
Central has to land its passengers on
street above the station. Its upper bridge
is still above the flood, but it canot reach
it and its trains have to back in over the
lower bridge below the city on the Eau
Claire branch. One train was sent
through the water to the upper bridge
last night, but the experiment could not
be repeated today. The lower bridge is
almost covered with ice and any sudden
movement of the water will carry it
away.
United States Auth critics to Help.
Further attempts to break the ice wall
will be made today. Col. w. A. Jones,
U. S. A, of ST. Paul, in charge of the
government engineering works in this
section, arrived during the night and will
confer with the authorities in regard to
another attempt to break the ice dam
here Until he looks over the ground
thoroughly he cannot say just what ac
ton may seem necessary to relieve the
situation here.
Along the river there are a number of
critical situations. In this city there
are more fears from the result if the
Little Falls dam should break than over
the local flood situation. 1t is feared
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
REBUILT THE MILL.
Rup1inger s. Uthmeyer's Plant at Marsh
field Ready for Operation.


field Ready for Operation.
Marshfeld, Wis, Dec. 5.-[Special]-
The heading mill of Ruplinger & 9TH
meyer of this city, which burned to
the ground some two months ago, is
rebuilt and the wheels turned for the
first time Monday. The structure cost
something like $4,000. having two $1,000
dry kilns in connection At the time the
mill burned the company had a large
contract which would have given them
years work in advance. They are now
trying to recover it.
The new telephone line between Loyal
and this city is nearly completed. The
line will be extended to Greenwood.
The Upham sawmill is shut down this
week for repairs, but will probably start
up ON next Wednesday. The company
will keep the mill in full operation from
that time on. They will probably log
their usual amount of 100000 feet of
hardwood and pine. Two carloads of
their 2000,0O0-foot cut are already out,
but the contract calls for the entire
amount of the cut, or 200 carloads, to be
delivered by February %. This means
that about 100000 feet will have to be
cut by that time to get the required
amount Of solid timbers.
The Orpin Lumber company of Grand
Rapids is entitled to the credit of get
ting their first logs to the landing in
this section of the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
SCENES AT CHIPPEWA FALLS.

that a break in this Little Falls dam,
thirty miles above here, would carry
nearly everything away here. In the
same way the people of Eau Claire fear
too suddenly. while those below Dul and
are entertaining the same fears for the
outcome there.
At 9 o'clock Col. Jones, accompanied
by the mnayor and Manager Irvine of the
logging company, drove down the river
to Gravel island, six miles from here,
where an attempt will be again made to
break the gorge. Yesterday several at
tempts were made there but they re-
suited in no particular Improvement. At
that point there is stretch of smooth
ice with gorges piled up below and above.
The work was begun on the lower end
of the upper gorge. but as the ice was
torn away from there it Immediately
lodged against the lower gorge and no
special benefit to the general situation re-
suited. That being the situation after
yesterdays blasting, it is hard to say
what may be decided on today.
Col. Jones is in Doubt.
Col. Jones, after an extended trip along
the river where he viewed the big ice
gorge from various points, says that he
could not give an opinion yet as to what
was best to do, but that he had found
that the ice pack or gorge extended eight
cen miles and that while the water was
rising in Chippewa Falls the river itself
was falling and that he did not believe
that the danger was so very great just
now. Further than this he would not
speak until he had investigated more
thoroughly.
A delegation of thirty or forty citizens
of Eau Claire arrived in the city at noon
and called on Mayor Lindley of Chippe-
wa Falls. Mayor Henry Day of Eau
Claire, on behalf of the party, spoke
briefly, expressing the sympathy of the
any assistance that may be in their power
to give.
Firms Which Had to Move.
The following concerns have been
drowned out and compelled to move from
the flooded district:
Postoffice: Goddard 6 Watson, drugs;
Good Luck Drug company, drugs; c. B.
Morse, ,jewery; Clark & Taylor, general
store; L. f. Martini hardware and fnnitufe;
Eli Hodge, saloon; Jack Murray, saloon; E..
PoZnonski, dry goods and clothing; Heller
& Jacobs, dry goods; Plego's livery stable;
?. Crowell, boots, and shoes; Weyenberg
niture; Barney Ntzhugh, saloon; A. Adams,
barber shop; 2. Bergevin. clothing; Gus Pc
derson. saloon; Boston Clothing company;
Mrs. G. NJ. Link, restaurant; 2. Morey, sa-
loon; James Bowler, barber shop; Amer
houses on River street; p. Norris, grocer;
George S. Raymond, barber shop; A. Nc
Donald, bakery and restaurant; A. Ballard,
music store; j. A. Mitchell, restaurant; /.
Hamlin, blacksmith shop; McNeil's carriage
factory; Caesars harness shop; r. Congs-
man, saloon; jenkins Bros, dry goods:
Webb s. Fletcher. hardware; public library;
Herald office; Independent office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
HANNA AND PAYNE ARRIVE.
Arranging for the Inauguration Cere-
monies.


Washington, d. c., Dec 5.-M A.
Hanna. chairman of the Republican ma
tional committee, accompanied by ii. G..
Payne of Wisconsin, arrived in Wash
ington at { 40 o'clock today and went to
the Arlington hotel. Mr.. Hanna de-
clared that the purpose of his visit was
confined almost exclusively to the max
ing of preparations for the inaugural
ceremonies next March and to deciding
some points in connection with the pr0pO-
stion to move the headquarters of his
committee to Washington with the view
of continuing the work of the committee
in preparation for the campaign of 1900.
His first act was to make an inspection
Of the new congressional library building
with Il view to Its reception or rejection
rs the place for the inaugural ball. The
eligibility of the building has been strong
y urged by those who think the selection
of this building would do much to dis
arm the criticisms of those who on prin-
ciple oppose an inaugural festival.
Mr.. Hanna was accompanied in his in
spection of the building by Mr.. Payne
and several other friends. Mr.. Payne
said. in reply to question as to the &C
cUracy of the reports concerning Mr..
Hanna's intention to call upon Senator
Sherman as the agent of Maj Mckinley
with Il view to offering the senator the
state department portfolio. that he had
no doubt Mr.. Hanna would make q social
cali upon the senator, but that if he
should do so the incident need have no
special significance as they We're personal
and political friends.
II don't believe" said Mr.. Payne,
that the personnel of the cabinet will
be decided for a month yet, OF for
longer time"
Mr.. Payne declined to discuss the re-
port that he would be member of Nc
KinIey's official household.
In response to inquiries, Mr.. Hanna
said: 1.-THE people all over the country
are eOngratulating themselves over the
outcome of the election and I think the
result will be large attendance on the
inaugural ceremonies"
sult of election affected the business in
this country and whether there had been
a healthy revival of industries, Mr. Han
ma replica: ''The election has had
good effect in restoring confidence This
is not the time of year for a large vol
ume of business but confidence has been
restored and the future looks extremely
hopeful
-@Do you think that the business men
lati0g in Congress this winter5"
Il think the business interests are look
ing forward to the time when that unes-
ton can be taken UP by Congress in an
intelligent and nonpartisan way" replied
Mr.. Hanna. Party lines have been brok-
en- down on that issue and now it re-
mains to be dealt with by the best
thought of both parties. The truth is,
our currency matters are in pretty good
shape. | think There is nothing alarm
ing about the currency question. There
is no question about the Republicans of
the West wanting a conservative tariff
bill passed by Congress"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
WISCONSIN FLOODS.
City of Chippewa Falls Placed
in Grave Peril.
Merchants Forced to Abandon Stores
Situation Elsewhere.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Dec. 2.-fSpe-
cial. l--Confusion reigns in Chippewa
Falls today and the thoroughly alarmed
people are making every effort to leave
as little for the incoming waters 20 de-
stroy as they possibly can. Two hun
dred teams and drays have rushed hl:h-
er and thither all last night and today
and the streets are Uttered with various
kinds of merchandise which spilled over
the sides and ends of the overloaded
wagons as they were hurried to places
of safety.
The water remained stationary until
about o'clock this morning. then it be-
gan to rise rapidly, and inside of four
hours an additional. rise of eighteen
inches had been registered. The river at
10 o'clock is twenty-four feet high and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
TELEGRAPH MARKETS.

MILWAUKEE, Flour Steady AMI
quiet. Wheat-FiEm and higher high r., No - :
Corn-Very dull; No. 3, 231Al924c. Oats
Quiet; No. white. 20@21c; No. 3 white.
191AQ2Oc Barley-Easier; No. 2, 34c; sam
pie on track, 22@34c Rye-Steadier; No. |,
41c. Provisions-LoWer: pork, $780, lard,
$40
Flour is neiu on the basis of 46o6s46 5 for
patents in bbs in CARROTS; low grades. in
jute 1.50@1. 90; bakers. i'll wood, 3.5Oll
$50: do in jute, 33O03.4O; rye. in bbls. 10
Q2.65.
sacked bran. 7.75@S.0O for fine middlings:
White do, S.75t09 90
CHICAGO-Close Wheat : December.
July, 763sc. Corn--December, 23c; January,
-31S@23Ac; May. 261k@2614c. Oats-Decem-
Der, 1870; January Isle; May; 21$s9l2l12c'
1924; May, 1871. Lard-December, 3:67h;
january, 3.921a; May, 1850. 0712. Ribs
BeeembeF go January Ss ~ May a SS
Cash No. 3, 23d36c. Fiax-Cash, tic. Tim
New closeoWheata % December
LIvERPO -Close-Wheat Firm. I'M
changed; December, 6s10d; January, 6s10Ad;
February, 6s1014l CONFIRM, unchanged;
ruary, 2s1o1ld
ST LOUIS Wheat-No 2 red cash ele;
cash, So1ac asked. Corn-FirIn; No. ? cash,
Rye-37c. Pork-Jobbing. 7.10@7.35. Lard
Steam, $50; choice, 3721A. Lead 750
$50
OMAHA-C attle-Receipts 1900; market
weak; native beef steers, 370ll4.6 West
ern steers, 325@3.90 Texas, 2.35Q3.35:
cows and heifers, 2.50d9 90; Gamers, 1.50@
2.25: stockers and feeders, :00a3. so; calves,
3.00@5. so; bulls. stays, etc, 1.75@3.00. Hos
Receipts, $500; market 5@i0c lower
Sheep-Receipts 100; native, 2.75tI3. so:
stock sheep, 20o@2.75; lambs. 5.5o@5.O0,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
HE WAS A NERVY LAD.
Injured Boy at Rhinelander at Last Dis
closes His Identity.

Rhinelander, Wis, Dec. 3.-[Special.]-
A boy who has been in the county poor
house here for the past six months and re-
fused to give his name disclosed it yester-
day and his father. George Duclos of 1865
La Sale street, Chicago, came up after
him today. The boy lost a foot while
riding on a freight train near here last
June and was taken to the poorhouse and
treated. He said he was a tramp, al
though but II years old, and would give
no information as to his identity
He ran away from home for being
chastised and his father had not heard
from him since he disappeared. The doc
tors who amputated his foot said they
never had a more nervy subject. He
made no murmur while undergoing the
operation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09

bridge was all right at the time. The
break in the Jam saved the bridge, as it
gave an outlet to the immense body of
water held back by the anchor ice which
was gorged against the bridge.
At numerous other points the highways
are reported to be in a demoralized con-
dition. Otherwise the floods have placed
things in good condition for winter
Lumbermen are gratifed at the out
look for the season, excellent logging
roads and abundant supply of water next
spring are now assured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
Adjourned the Case.

Ma, ,ison, Wis, Dec. Especial. i
The case of Charles Nolan, charged with
an attempt to rob the state capitol build
ing Saturday night, came up in the mu-
nicipal court this morning, but was put
over until Tuesday afternoon on motion
of the defendant. Nolan, it is alleged,
broke a window and entered the west
corridor of the building and when found
claimed he fell through the window.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
THE TOBACCO MARKET.
Buying Has Been Resumed at Edgerton
at Fair Prices.

The buying of the '96 crop is being re-
sumed again in nearly all the market
points There has been considerable rid
ing done during the week, the hanging
leaf generally being in excellent condi-
ton for critical examination. Some new
buyers have entered the field of late aud
while there is no excitement or rush dis
cernible, the indications point to the
gradual gathering up of the unsold por-
ton of the new crop. The prices set
earlier in the season seem to be fully
maintained, though without much ma
terial advance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
RESTS WITH TIE JURY.
Closing Arguments in the Houston MUIR
der Case,

Wausau, Wis, Dec. 3.-[Special] /
The Houston murder case went to the
jury late yesterday afternoon and a ver-
dict is expected at any time. Each side
presented strong arguments.
Although the jury in the Houston muir
der case went out at 3 o'clock yester
Gay afternoon nothing has been heard up
to 2:30 today. 1t is generally supposed
that when they went out they stood 8
to 4 for acquittal, and that they now
stand to 6. 1t is not now expected
that they can reach an agreement, as
there are very strong men on the jury,
whom those who know them are salts
fed can never be moved if they have not
been moved before this.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09

The Alpine Land and Reservoir COM
pany has made some progress building
small dams and reservoirs OF the head
waters of the Carson river and is now
preparing to build ditch some three
miles in length to carry water onto
sagebrush land. There is probably %
900 acres of land in Carson valley that
can be culti-e ted with the aid of a sys-
tenn of small reservoirs on the Carson
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
COL. FELLOWS DEAD.
The Distin guished New York At
torney SuccumbS to
Disease.

New York, Dee. 7.-Col John R. Fel-
lows is dead. His physician, DR.. Robert
stein, did everything in his power to
keep the patient alive until Il brother ar
rived from the South this afternoon.
but Mr. Fellows was stricken with
sinking spell from which he failed to re-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
DELAFIELD STUDENT MISSING.
Son of Rev. T. d. Wallace Disappears at
Chicago,

Chicago, H., Dec. 3.-Arthur Wallace,
the 16-year-old son of Rev. L. D. Wal
lace, pastor of the Eighth Presbyterian
church, has been missing from his home,
Saturday night. The police have been
asked to search for the youth, and pri-
vate detectives are also at work For
two years Arthur has been attending the
st. Johns Military academy at Delafield,
Wis. November a he arrived home to
spend Thanksgiving. Last Saturday
evening the youth left his home, saying
he was going to visit a friend on the
south side and would be home early
Since then nothing has been seen of him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-09
THEY WANT POINTERS.
Oshkosh Assemb1ymen to Draft Another
Fish Law.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. Especial. 1.-The
three assemblymen from this county,
Buckstaff, Billiard and Tucker, have sent
word to the two local hunting clubs and
the local Fishermen's union to appoint
delegates to meet them her "a and hold CON
on Lake Winnebago and Fox river. If
compromise can be agreed on it will
be embodied in the new state game law
to be passed by the next Legislature.