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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
OBITUARY..

William K. Fischer died Monday
morning at his home, 712 Cady street.
Deceased was II years of age and had
lived here for many years. He fol-
lowed the occupation of tailor. Dur
ing the war Mr.. Fischer served as a
private in Company E, Twentieth Wis
consin infantry, and he was member
Of 0. D. Pease post, No. "a, G.. A. R.,
under whose auspices the fnneral will
take place this afternoon at O'Clock
Mrs. Samuel Kuenzi, Of the town of
Watertown, Idied Monday morning,
after a lingering illness, aged A
years. Her disease was consump-
ton. She is survived by her husband,
four sons and one daughter, another
daughter having died last spring. Mrs.
Knenzi was well known in this city and
vicinity, and her death is much re-
gretted. The funeral occurs this after
noon at the Evangelical Protestant
church.
Mr.. and MIS-. Anton Oestreicher
mourn the death Of their infant son,
Norman F., which occurred Monday at
the age of 10 months. The little fellow
was the pride and Joy of his md par
ents, and they in their sorrow have the
sympathy of many friends. The fun
eral was held yesterday afternoon from
the family residence, 800 Montgomery
street.
John Neither, who had attained the
ripe old age of 81 years, died Friday
evening at his home in the town of
Lebanon. He was an early settler Of
this section and had an extensive ac-
quaintance. His funeral took place
Monday morning from st. Henry's
Catholic church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
The Lewis Fountain.

The public fountain donated to the
west side by Robert E. Lewis and wife
arrived from the foundry last Thursday
and by Friday evening it was furnish
ing water to the thirsty. 1t presents
fine appearance as it stands alone N
the center of the So called Fountain
square, at the intersection of West
Main and Washington streets, and is a
substantial monument to the philan
throphy and public spirit of two of our
most worthy and respected residents,
who have thus by their noble gift en-
deared themselves to grateful constit-
uency. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis generos-
ity is worthy of emulation by others of
our citizens, and we hope to see the
east side favored in like manner.
The fountain stands l3 feet inches
high. 1t is made of cast iron, bronzed
over, and the entire design is hand
some and symmetrical. It's weight en-
tire is $500 pounds. The J. L. Mott
Iron Works, of New York and Chicago,
were the builders and designers. The
principal ornament is an Indian war
rior, which forms the top piece. He
stands with bow and arrow in hand
peering toward the east, and his posi-
ton is very natural. Other ornaments
are eight dragon heads, which adorn
the center piece. From the mouths of
two of these, on the east and west sides,
flows the water which quenches the
thirst Of man. The horse troughs are
located on the north ard south, while
there are dog troughs on all sides. The
space occupied by the fountain is about
four feet square. On two slabs facing
east and west is inscribed the following:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
Narrow Escape.

Monday evening Herman Scnoe-
ebert, of Whitewater, had narrow
escape from death on the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul railway crossing
near the Thomas Lewis place, five
miles east of here. Mr.. Schoechert
was on his way to this city and had
driven his horse over the crossing when
the passenger due here at $50 from
Milwaukee came along. The horse be-
came badly frightened and unmanage-
able. tipping over the light wagon and
precipitafing his driver down the en-
bankment of the roadway. Mr.. Schoe-
ebert was dazed for awhile and sus-
tanned several painful scalp wounds.
He was brought to town and cared for
at the home of his cousin, Paul f..
Schoechert, being able yesterday to be
around among his friends. He cannot
give very authentic account Of the
accident, but it is plain that he mar
rowly escaped serious injury, if not
death, for had the horse been affected
by its fright moment sooner the
train would probably have struck the
entire outfit, with a repetition of the
fatality recorded last week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
The County E air.

DR.. j. l.. Kearney, of Jefferson, Sec
retary of the Jefferson County and
Rock RIVER Valley Agricultural society,
was in the city yesterday on business
and made us a pleasant call. The doc
tor is getting things in readiness for a
better fair than ever this year. 1t will
be held from September Is to Is. Many
improvements have been made about
the grounds, including the sinking Of q
fine artesian we'll and the erection Of a
commodious grand stand. A speed
program never before equaled In the
county has been arranged and some of
the cracker-iacks of the state are al
ready entered. Bicycle races@sand
baseball games, with liberal prizes, are
also on the program. The society will
run q special train from this city to
Jefferson every day of the fair and it is
hoped our citizens Will be more liberal
IN their attendance than heretofore.
An educational department, open for
competition to all school children of
the county, is a special attrac ction this
year and Wednesday has been set
apart as school day, when all scholars
in the county will be admitted free
Further particulars of the fair will be
given later.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
ANOTHER FATALITY.
Joseph P1asi1, a Shields Farmer, Aect-
denta1Iy Shoots Himself.

Late Monday evening Drs. Moulding
and Field were summoned to the town
of Shields on peculiar shooting case.
Joseph Plasil, well-tod farmer liy-
ing three miles north of Redwood vii
lage, was the victim of the shooting
and his farm the scene fit. AS near
as can be arrived at, the facts are as
follows:
At about s O'Clock that evening Mr..
Plasil was discovered lying in pre-
carious condition, with a shot wound
through his abdomen as large as a sill
yer dollar. Near where he had fallen
were hayfork and wagon-box. 1t
is known that he had been Out shoot
ing birds, having with him his double
barreled breech- loading shotgun. AS
he passed the hayfork it is supposed
the hammers of the gun became caught
in it, and in the effort to extricate the
gun there was a discharge of one bar
rel, the contents entering the wagon
box Thereupon Mr.. Plasil turned his
body toward the gun, when the other
barrel was discharged, striking him as
above narrated. He lived less than
two hours after being found and had
expired before the doctors reached
him. A post mortem examination was
held and from the nature OF the wound
the fact was developed that the shoot
ing occurred at very close range. No sus
picions Of murder were entertain ed, as
Mr.. Plasil was very much respected in
the neIghborhood and on good terms
with everybody.
Tuesday morning a coroner's inquest
was held by Justice Phillip Kieter and
a verdict returned to the effect that
the deceased met his death by acci-
dental shooting.
Mr.. Plasil was 73 years of age and
leaves a wife and two grown-up sons.
Mrs. Plasil was very much overcome
by the sad affair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
SITUATION WANTED.

By experienced German girl, for
general house work. Enquire at this
office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES,

Republican caucuses in the First,
Second, Third, Fourth and Seventh
wards for the election of delegates to
the assembly district convention to be
held at Rome, Aug. 8, will be held on
Friday evening, July "A, at O'Clock,
at the places named below, viz:
First ward, Wisconsin house.
Second ward, Pritzlaff & Co.'s Office.
Third ward, American house.
Fourth ward, S. G.. Roper & Sons
office.
Seventh ward, A Manske's saloon
The ward representation in the
Rome convention is as follows: First
ward, 3 delegates; Second ward, 3;
Third ward, /; Fourth ward. l; Seventh
ward, /. By order
CITY COMMITTEE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
Highest of all in Leavening Power-La U. S. Govt
R3>za!l! 9! Rs%assi! Rsk!Rs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
MASS MEETING CALLED.
Fourth of July Celebration Affairs-Su
plus on Hand.

Fourth of July Celebration Affairs-Sur-
plus on Hand.
A mass meeting of citizens in any
way interested in the recent Fourth of
July celebration is hereby called to be
held in the city hall, Friday evening
next, July II, at 8:15. A complete re-
port of the officers will be made and an
organization for next year effected.
There is surplus above all expendi-
lures. and every donator to this years
fund should be Interested in the affairs
Of the proposed meeting. A generous
attendance is asked for.
JOHN MOLZAHN, FRANK NJ. EATON,
Secretary. Chairman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
Purchase the Works.

Arrangements for the purchase of
the waterworks plant by the city are
being perfected. In accordance with a
resolution of the common council the
Waterworks company has been mott
fed by the city clerk that the city has
declared its option, and Saturday even
ing the Finance and Waterworks COM
mittees of the council held corsulta-
ton with the directors of the company.
The books were looked over and all
papers relating to the property of the
company will be inspected under the
direction of the city attorney. It Is
expected that the city will be ready to
take the plant some time in August
The original cost of the works, as
shown by the company's books, was
sos, ,8O7.21. Added to this are some $500
In extras, which the city will also have
to settle. One provision of the pur-
chase, as made in the ordinance, is the
payment of $4,000 cash at the outset.
To raise this amount the city proposes
to issue $4,000 in bon,!s running
from two to six years and bear
ing 5 per cent. interest, and take
the balance of s., 900 from the city gen.
erai fund. Of the bonds 81 600 will be
issuedrin 500 parts and IS, 900 in $500
parts. The entire issue is to be placed
by subscription, and inquiries for them
have already been made by local capi.
talists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15

T. S. Clark, the most enthusiastic sill
verite in town, returned from the
Demo-Populistic love-feast Saturday
night. He tarried to see the whole
show, and when he at length reached
home it was very evident from the
condition of his voice that he had not
been the most insignificant of the
many eloquent shonters gathered in
the famous Coliseum. Stanley is ex-
tremely happy over the conventions s
choice. as Bryan has long been one of
his idols.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
DONATED BY
MR.. AND MRS. ROBERT E. LEWIS
IN MEMORY OF THEIR SON,
CLIFTON P. LEWIS.
1896.

To further enhance the beauty of the
square, and to render the fountain
plainly discernible by night, the city
should provide suitable street lights
Surely this can be afforded, when the
fountain has been placed in position
without one cent of expense to the
city. Two Or more boulevard gas lights.
with strong burners, would no doubt
be the proper thing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
Card of Thanks.

We desire to return our sincere
thanks to all the kind friends who,
either by word deed, assisted US during
the illness and at the death and funeral
of our beloved little son.
Mr.. AND Mrs. A. OEsTREICHER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

IL John G. Carlisle came to Coyington
TO speak he would be rotten-egged. You
needn't LOOK surprised said the Demo
crat, VINO is one OF the boys who work
I'm the wards. Il tell you the arrange
1nents are all made and the eggs laid
away, and they will grow richer by d--
lay, and will be IN good trim for the
purpose they'll be used for Your cor
respondent EXPRESSED his disbclici in the
story adding that il would be an outrage
deserving OF the seyerest puuishnien',
".Don't care anything about troupie'
u-as the cool answer. Tn ohiy 'e"uis
vou facts. and | know them 10 pe i'.'7'
and | know what am talking aoou'' :.
This was published without any ,,
toriaI dissent or disapproval, but win
fne statement that the editor OF ,ne Mes
senger. the National Commiueehla"'
Enew the name OF the man who Told the
story.
Senator Blackburn resumed ms cam
palgn this afternoon with speech at
Georgetown, which was the most violent
and incendiary he has ever delivered.
lie expressed no regret for the assault
upon Secretary Carlisle NJ Covington, but
said it was what he expected II that
traitor came back 10 the State.
A TALK WITH MR.. CARLISLE.
CONVICTION. KY, oct. 24-Secretary
Carlisle found himself the centre OF wide
spread attention OF novel kind yestcf-
day In consequence OF the indignity
offered him during his speech last night
at Covington, where he was hooted at
and eggs were thrown at him. Members
OF the Cincinnati Chamber Of Commerce.
resdrdless OF politics. called special
meeting and appointed q committee 10
give him an urgent invitation TO visit
the chamber before he returned 70 Wash
ington.
r To wish expressed that better treat-
ment awaited him at the speeches he is
YET 10 make. Mr. Carlisle replied: OFT
makes little difference 10 me. IL is an
lHus'ration or what may be exnoctoJ
everywhere II the principles OF the Chi.
80 nI,s platiorm prevails. Personal indle.
my ana even personal violence will b,,r,
,nose mos, who attempt it more than - n",
harm me-" 'idh IL can
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

Enough to Last Until the First OF January
Other Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA, oct. A.-Special.-
4 rumOr was in circulation to-day that
the city water supply was about exhaust
Ell. Captain Patterson, chairman of the
Water " Orks Committee said, however,
that It was unfOunued. He said the city
had enough water 10 last until January
lat, whether IL rained or not.
Inc damage 10 the stock Of the Peters
burg China Company Dy water on the
ni5nt OF the ire on Sycamore street on
the 18th instant, has been placed by tne
aUIusters OF the insurance companies al
$3.50. The stock is insured for 500.
General Suth Boiling, OF this city. spoke
m the interest OF Mckinley and Hobart
at NamOzOni in Amelia county, last night
10 - large audience.
Mrs. William H. Edwards has been call
ell TO Prince Edward county by the Illness
Of her mother. Mrs. Edwards Is TIE wife
OF Rev DR.. Edwards. pastor OF Wash
ingtOn- street NJ. j.. church, in this CITY.
Mrs. r.. Al. Prichett Is quite sick at her
home, on Hinton street.
Mr Frederick Pitcher, son or Rev, j.
NJ. Pitcher. ID. D., OF this city, VINO mas
been IN with typhoid-ieVer Tor the past
six weeks has now been free ifom FEVER
nearly a week. but is still confined 10 ms
bed. needing attention day and night.
Mr.. c. NJ. Wallace, Jr, Democratic
eloefor for the Richmond district. spoke
nj Library Hall tonight lie discussed
the various questions involved in the
present political campaign, and advo-
Gated the election of Bryan and the free
and unlimited coinage OF silver. lie
had n falr-sized audience to hear him.
The registration to-day was the heavi-
est known here in some years. Whites
and negroes both turned out In large
numbers TO register. The Republicans
had two men at each OF the registration
places. one white and the other colored,
keeping a tally OF those who were regis
tered or transferred 10 and from wards.
The large registration indicates the
interest felt in Petersburg in the cleo
ton 10 be held on the So OF November.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25
WilIiamehnrg Nnfcs

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Oct. 2i.-spe-
cial.-Work on Old Burton Episcopal
church is progressing fiie.y. The Old
steepie has been thoroughly repaired
and repainted, and now presents an
attractive appearance. Work Will soon
begin on the interior. which will be put
ia frst-class order.
Mr.. Howard Constable. n prominent,
architect, of New York city, arrived here
yesterday to inspect the work he has on
hand.
party OF buntsmen have within the
past week killed five large deer. and
yesterday puck OF the largest size
was brought down. Deer and other
game is very plentiful hereabouts.
Mr.. Ro. w, Gait, n chief engineer
OF the navy. and who has been on leaye
here with his family for the past three
months. expects TO receive orders In a
few days TO leave for Portland. ore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

Takes Place in Chicago-Next Saturdays
Proposed Demonstration Abandoned.

CHICAGO. OCT. 2L-Fifteen thousand
railway employees tonight joined In a
torch-lsht and lantern parade for No
Kinney and Sound Money"
A large body OF Bryan shouters car
rying transparency with their favor
ties picture. followed Immediately IN tie
wake OF the Republican parade.
The two big parades arranged for next
Saturday night have both been abandon
ed. The Republicans had secured a per-
nit 10 parade on the south side and
the Democrats were granted a simila,
privilege on the west side. Both wanted
TO march over the same route. and the
Democrats applied 10 the courts for an
injunction TO prevent the police from IN
terfering with their parade on the south
side. This was refused. Then the Repub-
licans decided 10 call OFF their parade 10
prevent clash between the two parties.
Tho Democrats declared their parade also
abandoned. To-night's demonstrations
are therefore, the last OF their kind I'm
the present campaign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

No Interruptions Beyond rev Cheers for
Bryan,


Bryan,
BOWLING GREEN, KY. Oct. "a
Hon. John G. Carlisle Secretary Of the
Treasury spoke here this evening TO an
audience which oyerAowed the Opera
House into the streets. Mr.. Carlisle ar
rived at Bowling Green early this morn
ing and was kept busy shaking hands
with callers.
The scene at the Opera House was en-.
tireiy different from that al Coyiugton.
No attempt was made TO interrupt Mr..
Carlisle beyond a few shouts for Bryan
and Rhca. the Third district Democrats
nominee for Congress. There were many
women i'm the audience and they show
cred flowers on the distinguished Sec
retary.
MI Carlisle spoke for an hour and
twenty-five minutes.
Immediately after Mr. Carlisle finished
opeaking John Rhea the free-silver DEM
ocratic nominee for Congress in The
Third district. undertook 10 answer him
in the public park. lie was very bitter
in his denunciations Of Mr.. Carlisle.
In order TO prevent any indgnity be-
ing offered 10 the Secretary. the Mayor
OF Bowling Green and friends of Mr.. Car
Isle stationed one hundred determined
men along the streets from the depot
and in the opera House There was no
need however for their services.
Mr. Carlisle expressed qualification al
the magnificent reception with which
he was met lie reer tied though that
things had come 10 such pass in Ken
tuclly that IL was necessary 10 have a
hundred men at political meeting I'm or
der that order was preservcd and insulted
not offered the speaker.
LOUISVILLE Ky oct A.-Secre-
tarv John G.. Carlisle was the guest OF
honor at the sound-money mass-meet-
ing Of the railroad employees or indiana
Ohio, Southern Illinois Kentucky, Ten
ncssee. Georgia, and Alabama at the
Auditorium tonight. Tho railroad men,
o.er lJOl0 strong. marcned through
Fourth street 20 the Auditorium.
In beginning his speech Mr.. Carlisle
referred TO the Coviuston incident, as
follows:
Il have the most profound respect
for the honest opinion OF every man
who is willing 10 have MS opinions in
vestigatod and discussed before his
fellow-citizcus in the light OF reason and
experience but L have the most supreme
contempt for any man who is unwilling
10 permit his opponents 10 discuss the
political questions pending before the
people. (Applause)
Freedom OF speech is one or the in
alienabie rights Of man, and it cannot
be suppressed on the soil OF Kentucky"
(Applause.)
Mr.. Carlisle received kilograms from
all parts OF the State cOndemning the
COyington affair. Many OF them urged
him not TO abandon his other appoint
ments. lie replied.
II have never contemplated abandon
ing them. Free speech in Kentucky
cannot be suppressed by any set Of men"
Secretary Carlisle went out 10 the
sound-money railroad mems rally at the
Auditorium tonight at 1910 o'clock, in
response to an invitation. lie went in
through a side door, and only remained
a few minutes as some one was speak
ing, and he did not have time to wait.
The audience did not know the Secretary
was in the building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

He Receives Messages Denouncing the
Bryanite Mob.

LOUISVILLE. ky. oct. 25.-If the at
tack upon Mr.. Carlisle at Covington last
night does not give the State to Mckinley
., ,,iu Le amazing The incident has
aroused a storm OF Indignation In Louis
xilIe The most pronounced effect 1t has
had is 10 stampede the Paimer-Buckner
supporters to Mckinley. The expression
here to-day Indicate that the bulk OF
these votes would 80 over TO Mckinley,
"a this would be the most enectual way
10 rebuke the rioters. What makes them
more bitter is the fact that month ago
the National Chicago party Committee
man Trey Woodson published the follow
ina, In hrs paper the Owensboro Messen-
ger.
I'm conversation with a Democrat to-
day your correspondent was told that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

KEY WEST. LA. oct. 2i.-Georre l.
BryhOn. Eavana correspondent of the
New York Dehald pOssed through thls
city tonight en- route North. He reports
that The Discussion has been suppressed
FOR publishing clippings from American
papers. and the editor ana attaches inn
prisoncd. lie says that the American con-
sul has been snulbed fy the Spanish au-
fhorities in the matter relating 10 the
tril oil the Competitors crew ana that
thc trial j. being held Ia the Cabanas.
General Lee has not been notified Of the
trial He also says that the 'iavana cor.
respondent OF the Jacksonville Times
Union is likely 10 be arrested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25
COYMIND cor. O'FERRALL.
Fauquier sound Money Men Endorse His
Patriotic Course.

MARSHALL. VA, Oct. A-Special.-
At a meeting Of the Upper Fauquier
Sound Money League, the following reso-
lutions were adopted:
RESOLVED. That We heartily endorse
the noble stand taken by Governor O'Fer-
rail- in behalf of true Democratic princi-
ples. His clear arra ignment OF the psuedo
democratic Populistic platform, adopted
at Chicago in 1881. and his thorough vim
dication OF President cleVciand's honest
and patriotic administration. deserves. and
will receive the hearty approval OF true
Democrats who have not been led astray
by this ignis fatuus silver GRACE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25
Test of the Massachusetts.

FORT MONROE. VA, oct. 2i-The
trial trip OF the hattieship sIassachusetts
was a complete success in every respect
and her officers are delighted with the
splendid qualities she displayed. Her
heavy guns were fired several times
and not a flaw was discovered after the
test. Her speed and turning circles were
also highly satisfactory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Oct. 2t.-Lieu-
tenant Governor Nye. OF Indiana. has
written Chairman Pickcns. OF the Demo-
cratic Sound Money State Commttee
announcing his opposition TO free s.iger
and the Chicago platform. lie SAYS that
the state OF hts health is all that pre-
vents him from taking the stump In favor
OF sound money
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25
Tried 10 Dreak ID the Meeting

EVANSVILLE. IND. Oct. 2i-Bourke
Cochran addressed three thousand people
here last night. A gang OF rowdies tried
TO break up the meeting by shouting and
other disorder. They would have proba-
bly, succeeded but for the vigorous inter-
ference OF the police. who elected the
ringleadcrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25
Queen wilhemina Confirmed.

THE HAGUE. Oct. 2f.-The coniirma-
tion of Queen Wilhemina took place to-
day In the palace in the presence OF the
court. The court chaplain. DR.. Van
Der Filler, preached the sermon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25
WEArHEK FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct "a
Weather forecast for Sunday:
VIrg.nia-Fair weather. northerly winds
shifting to westerly.
North Carolina-Fair; cooler; north
easterly winds.