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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
ELDERS FROM UTAH.
Annual Conference of the Mormons will
be Held Tomorrow.

be Held Tomorrow.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Special /
The annual Mormon conference will
convene in this city tomorrow evening.
with elders from all parts of the state
in attendance and many new ones COM
mon delegates have already arrived and
are quartered with local saints at their
homes. The first meeting will be held at
1880 o'clock tomorrow evening, with Ell
der Simmons of Racine presiding The
conference will close Monday with the
appointments of the elders to various
fields in Wisconsin. The conference will
be held in Temperance hall and the in
terror is being deliberately decorated for
the occasion. Louis A. Kelsch, president
Of the Northern States mission, will
preach most of the sermons, and give a
history of the workings of the church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Few people realize that the Mormons
the rules of the church. The expenses of
the campaign against sin and Satan must
be met by the elders themselves They
must pay out money which they have
earned by their own efforts. Fond du
Lac has been an exceptionally good field
for the Mormon religion. Eleven months
ago Elders Larsen apd Croft came here
and today they have eighteen converts
and several more have signifed their will
ingness to JOIN the faith. In each in
stance the converts have been baptized
openly at Lakeside park and on Saturday
last when three were given q "ducking"
over 500 witnessed the service. At pres
ent services are held at the homes Of the
converts, but after the close Of this con-
ference an effort will be made to get the
A. NJ E. Zion COlored church
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
CHILDHOOD DAYS RECALLED.
Coy. ScofieId Meets an Old Acquaintance,
at Baraboo Fair.

Baraboo. Wis, Oct. 1-[Special. j
Gov Scofield carried away a beautiful
picture as the result of his visit to this
city in connection with the county fair.
Over half century ago, when but a
child, in Clearfeld county, Pa, he was
often lulled to sleep by a girl cousin,
somewhat older than himself. She took
great interest in the embryo governor,
and they were fond of each others COM
pany Years passed away and with
them many changes, both coming to Wis
consin. When Gov. Scofield came upon
the fair ground, Mrs. Joseph Lanich Of
this city saw in the visitor family re-
semblance and began an inquiry. The
result was many beautiful pictures in
living over again the childhood days of
long ago. All this came about after
they had been separated for almost fifty
years and after the acquaintanceship of
childhood had faded from memory's wall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
"a Rainbow on the Ground"

Will you allow me through your paper
rainbow con the ground" instead of. as
usual, in the air; and, if so. would they
be SO kind as to give the scientific reason
FOR such an appearance? | have never
before today watched such curious sight
as that of which | speak. While taking
long country walk [ was oyertaken by
a heavy shower, and while taking refuge
from the rain / watched the lights and
shadows moving along the valley below
me, being myself on the crest of down
like hill I was struck by the unusu-
al glow and brightness of the colors in the
valley, and as | watched they formed a
most brilliant rainbow, perfect in shape
and color, but lying ''hat on it's side" so
to speak, on the pasture land below the
top of the arc nearing the opposite hills,
and the two ends toward the down [ was
on. This strange and beautiful effect
was also witnessed by a friend who was
with me. [ should be much interested to
know if others have at any time seen the
like, and could explain the cause.-Lon.
don Morning Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
ROUTES OF THE PLANETS.
Data Furnished by the Washburn Obser-
yatory at Madison.

Madison, Wis. Oct. 2.-[Special. /
The following astronomical data for Dc
tober is given by Washburn observatory
Mercury is morning star, and reaches
its greatest eongation west October Z. 1t
rises then at 4:30 a. m, but is not very
favorably situated for observation. Venus
continues to be the brightest morning star
1t is diminishing in brilliancy and rises later
each morning, as it draws backward to-
wards the sun. Mars is close to the sun
and is nearing conjunction. Jupiter is a
bright morning star, rising earlier each day
On October 10 Venus passes close by the
planet. within half a degree on the north
Saturn is very low in the southwest in the
evening, and is not fayOraoly situated COR
observation.
The times of sunrise and sunset for the
month are as follows: Sunrise-October l.
5h 55m; October II. Oh I'M; October 21 Oh
ION; October 81 Oh 32m. Sunset-October
/. 5h 3Sm; October il, oh 21m; October 81
oh 5m; October 81. Ali 50m.
The times of the moons phases are: First
quarter, October ., 11h 31m, p. m; full
moon, October 10, 10h 42m, a. M; third
quarter. October IS, 3h ON, p. M; new
moon, October %, oh 2Sm p. IN.
The principal fixed stars visible during the
month in the evening hours are: To the
west: Vega and Affair. To the east: The
bright stars in the consultations Cassiopeia
and Andromeda; the stars Aldebaran and
Capella, and the Pledes group.
Visitors will be received at the observa-
tory if the night is clear on the evenings OF
October and October 20 from 1880 to $50
o'clock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
LAUNNRY IN ASHES.
Building and Machinery Destroyed by
Fire ut Fond du Lac.


Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 2.-[Special. ]
The large laundry building. together
with its contents, which was recently
built just west of the new hospital by
the Sisters OF st. Agnes, burned early
this morning. The structure was of
brick and the machinery was of the most
expensive kind The loss on machinery
and building will amount to $4,000:
A. Crofoot of the firm of A. CrofoOt u
a letter yesterday from NJ. j. Clancy,
United States consular agent at Blue
fields. Nicaragua, dated September Is.
which conveyed the sad news of the
death of his son, J. 2. Crofoot. by drown
ing in Umbra creek, which is about eight
miles from Sarg Sarg. where he was
buried and three days journey from
Cape Gracios, Nicaragua His body was
found two days after the drowning. and
under the direction of Z. w. Walker OF
Cripple Creek. Col, who was with him
at the time of the drowning. and who
accompanied him from the United States,
was inferred at once.
No particulars of how he was drowned
are given, but the letter states that Mr..
Walker will reach the United States IN
a week or so, when full account can be
learned from him. Mr.. CrOfoOt was the
eldest son of A. Crofoot of this city and
until two years ago was interested with
him in the lumber business. When news
of the discovery of gold at Cripple Creek
reached Fond du Lac, he gave up the
lumber business and went to Colorado.
Not having very good luck. he went tC
Nicaragua in company with Mr.. Walker.
They had been successful during the six
months abroad, and had accumulated Il
good fortune. 1t is thought he was out
on a prospecting trip when he was
drowned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
WRECK NEAR KNOWLES.
Fireman, Engineer and Conductor
Jump to Save Their Lives
One Seriously Injured.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Special.l
"A wreck of a somewhat serious nature
occurred at o'clock yesterday afternoon
on the Chicago, Milwaukee q st. Paul
road. about two miles and half south
of Knowles. The special train known as
the ''Mayvile SWITCH" consisting of an
engine and four empty coal flats, was
pushing south toward Mayville, all the
cars being in front of the locomotive.
Suddenly the front car struck a coupling
pin which some one had placed lengthwise
on the track with the evident intention OF
wrecking the train. The car was
thrown to the side of the track. thu,
clearing away the obstruction, and the
coupling, which was of the fanny pat
tern, allowing the engine and three cars
to pass in safety. Had the ordinary
link-and-pin coupling been the one used,
the wreck would have been completed.
the car hurled from the track, they be-
came frightened and jumped from the en-
CINE, in their excitement passing each
other in the cab. The engineer jumped
from the farmost side and the fireman
from the engineers side. The engineer
was uninjured, but the. fireman, q. +.
Timmerson, jumped into the wrecked
car and was badly bruised, besides hav-
ing his right shoulder and wrist dislo-
Gated.
Conductor George Wood and Brake
man Charles Chambers of Milwaukee,
who were standing in the front fat
when the accident occurred, had Won
derful escape. The fiat was turned com
pletely over, imprisoning the two men
beneath it. A small opening was left
at the side from which they were en-
abled to crawl They were uninjured.
save for a few bruises received in their
fall The injured fireman was brought
to this city and placed in the ST. Agnes
hnc oil
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
CYCLIST RUN DOWN.
Will Schultz of Juneau Bailey Injured
Near that City.

Juneau. Wis. Oct. 4.--[Special.l !
While returning to mis- home in this city
from the Dodge county fair at Beaver
Dam VIII g. Schultz, who won the BIZ
cycle championship of this county at the
recent meet here, was dangerously hurt
by being run into by horse and car
riage He was riding outside the city linn
its of Beaver Dam on the road home
about o'clock in the evening, when Il
horse and carriage, containing two men,
ealioped upon him. He was hurled from
his bicycle and the horse trampled over
him, cutting his face SO badly that he
was hardly recognizable, and bruising his
body in several places. The Tlen in the
carriage urged their horse and escaped.
Schultz was found in an unconscious con-
dition on the road. His wheel was brok-
Ell all t0 pieces. Officers have been trying
TO ascertain who the parties are and think
they have them located Schultz will
commence criminal proceedings for as
sault and also civil action for damages
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
Joe Blackburn, an Old Indian
Trader, Found Dead at His
Cabin Door.

West Superior, Wis. Oct. 4.-[Spe-
cial. Hoe Blackburn aged 20 years,
well known as an Indian trader and set
tier, was found yesterday by Il party of
Indians lying dead in his own blood at
his cabin. ten miles southeast of Cor
doa. 4 station forty miles away. There
IS no doubt that the old man WAS MUIR
dered and that he was shot from am
bush, the rifle bali of the assassin pierre
ing his brain.
Deputy Sheriff Rice and Coroner
Downs have gone to the scene TO inyesti-
gate. Blackbird was one of the oldest
settlers of this county. He came here
forty years ago from Cincinnati and by
shreNd trading with Indians he had ac-
cumulated quito Il fortune.
Robbery may have been the motive, as
he frequently had large sum of money
at his ca bin. Blackburn has IL brother
al Shell Lake Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
The Kalser's Poker neck

The playing cards used by the Emperor
William of Germany have old German
designs on their faces. The backs are
devoted to a symbolical exposition of the
Triple Alliance. The Prussian Eagle,
the Double Eagle of Austria, and the
silver Cross of the House of Savoy ap-
pear on red field, surrounded with ivy
and surmounted by the imperial crown.
Similar designs are introduced at the
corners and the -four colors" are strewn
over the card. The picture cards are ex-
ecuted in corresponding style. The king
of diamonds is said to have family like
ness with the great Kurfuerst. The queen
of hearts appears as a simple Gretchen.
and the knaye of diamonds as a knight Of
St John
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
BURIED HIS MONEY.
Wisconsin Mans Sch ene to Escape Pay
ing AIimOny.

Dubuque, Ia, Oct. 4.-Conrad May, 1
man who figures here in a divorce suit,
acknowledged in court that he had buried
$40. coo on his farm in Wisconsin 10 save
himself from paying alimony to his wife
He refused to say where it was buried
but it was discovered by farmer who
was hunting squirrels. He was crossing
Mays land, when his dog ran a gopher
into its hole. The farmer began 10 Dig
for the gopher, and was astonished to
come across a number of shot sacks con-
tanning gold, silver and paper. 1t was
in fact, Mays buried treasure. May
heard of the find, and claimed the 'nonoy
which was paid over to him by the finder
IL ALL over $40, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
PAGER DROPPED DEAD.
Fox Lake Man Loses a Valuable
Horse at the Dodge
County Fair.

Beaver Dam, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Special.l
The attendance at the fair yesterday
beat all records in this part of the state,
there being between $4,000 and 10000
people on the grounds, by actual count
of tickets. The sham battle and fire
works last evening was the grandest
sight ever seen in the city and the farm
ers were wild with enthusiasm.
There was a great deal of excitement
during the races yesterday afternoon. In
the 2:35 pace Nellie NJ. dropped dead
at the stand in the second heat. The
horses were just getting off when the
little PAGER fell to the track, and close
examination showed plainly that she was
beyond medical assistance Nellie NJ
was a speedy little PAGER and was owned
by f. G. Warren of Fox Lake. The
bursting of blood vessel caused her
dealt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
WILL FIGHT THE LAW.
Oshkosh Fishermen will Raise Funds for
that Purpose.

Oshkosh, Wis, Oct. Especial i
The local fishermen are very much dis
couraged because they failed to arrange
Game Warden Ellarson, when they were
here Thursday. Instead the officials men
toned gave the fishermen to understand
that the fish law would be enforced more
vigorously than ever and arrangements
were made to hire a tug for the local
warden's use. The fishermen have one
last hope; their lawyers tell them they
have discovered a flaw in the law provid-
ing for the appointment of wardenS, and
a fund is being raised to carry a test suit
up to the Supreme court, if necessary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
CONTEMPT is CHARGED.
Kenosha Alderman Cited to Appear il
Circuit Court.

Kenosha, Wis, Oct. 2.-[Speciall-
Aid. James German has been cited to APP
pear before the circuit court for contempt
of court. and by such citation a sensa-
ton of the first order has been sprung.
The alleged contempt arose out of the
case of the state VS.. George w. Smith.
the 12-year-old real estate dealer charged
with criminal assault upon one Mrs.
Hecker. Mr.. German made an offer. ac-
cording to the testimony brought out in
that case to Mrs. Hecker, the complain
ing witness, of a ticket to Chicago and
a sum of money if she would absent her
self from the city the day the trial was
called. Mr.. German says he thought he
was acting on the advice of the author
tiles in settlement of the case and acted
in good faith. The matter will be heard
by Judge Fish in about a month
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
FOOTBALL ASPIRATIONS.
la Crosse viii Place Two Strong Teams
in the Field.


La Crosse, Wis, Oct. 4.-[SpecialE
The La Crosse High School Athletic as
ISOLATION is laying plans to do great
things in the football line this season.
First and second elevens have been Sc
lected, and the boys are now hard at
work under Prof. John Z. Ryan, prin-
cipaI Of the Fifth ward school. Prof.
Ryan is more Familiarity known as "Pat-
sy" Ryan, the famous guard Of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin's famous eleven of
90 Ryan is recognized as one of the
crack football men of the West. The
local high school eleven has not yet COM
pleted its schedule of games, but it will
include battles on the gridiron with Wi
mona, Sparta, Tomah and possibly Eau
Claire and Chippewa Falls. La Crosse
is handicapped in point of games by its
distance from the larger cities in south
ern aud eastern Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
TWO CHILDREN LOST.
Cecil and Willie Cummings Stray
from Their Home at
Murinette.

Marinette Wis, Oct. 2.-[Special.l-.
Cecil and Willie Cummings. two small
children. aged and 8 years respectively.
mysteriously disappeared from home
Thursday and have not since been heard
of Grave fears are entertained of their
sa fety. and it is thought that they have
been kidnapped.
The entire police force &c this city and
MenOminee have searched every home OF
the Twin cities and have failed to dis
cover any clue to their whereabouts.
Dispatches nave been sent to all towns
around here and the river will be
dragged, the supposition being that they
may have accidentally wandered there
and were drowned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
ON A TOUR OF INSPECTION.
Minnesota Officials Visit the State Hos
pitfalls at Oshkosh.

Oshkosh. Wis, Oct 4-[Special. 7
-Four members of the Minnesota state
board of charities and correction, Messrs.
spent Sunday investigating the Northern
State hospital and the Winnebago Coun-
ty hospital systems and methods. They
were entertained by President Heg of the
state board of control and Supt. Gordon
of the Northern hospital They expressed
themselves as much pleased by what they
saw Today they left for Jefferson and
from there will visit Madison and other
noiufc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
FELL FROM HIS TRAIN.
Conductor Chilson Has a Close Call at
Neenall,

Neenah, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Special.l-
Freight Conductor Chilson of the Wis
consin Central railway, whose home is in
Waukesha. fell from a box car late last
night, struck on his side on the trestle-
works and rolled off into the lake. The
engineer saw his lamp fall and FASTENED
back with the other trainmen. He was
taken from the water and brought to the
Murer hotel and medical aid summoned.
His injuries are internal, and to what
extent is not known at present. The
accident occurred shortly after II o'clock.
He will be taken to his home in Wauke-
Sha as soon as possible
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
EXPIRED ON THE TRAIN.
Illinois Man Passes Away Suddenly-Body
Taken to Eau Claire.

Eau Claire, Wis, Oct 1.--[Special. /
Albert L. Ide, who for some time has
made his home with his son, Frank P.
Ide, secretary and manager of the Ma
tional Electric works in this city, died
suddenly last evening on an Omaha train
while on his way to this city from Lake
Chetek, where he had been camping with
the family of his son. The deceased was
president of the National Electric works.
His home was in Springfield, Ill. The
body was brought to this city.
Rio, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Special. l-Ferdi-
nand Traut, one of the oldest resi-
dents of this section, died this AFTER
noon after an illness of seven years,
caused by the grippe. He was IS years
of age
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
EIGHT PEARS AT WAUPUN.
Kenosha Man Sentenced for Assaulting q
Little Girl.

Kenosha, Wis, Oct 1.-[Special.]E
Nick Fack, convicted of assault with IN
tent to outrage the little 4-yearold
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Field
schau, was sentenced this morning by
Judge Fish to a term of eight years at
hard labor at Waupun.
Mrs. Maria Pleva, convicted of poison
ing her husband, was not sentenced,
Judge Fish granting time to the woman's
attorneys to prepare arguments for new
trial which will be heard as soon as the
judge can finish the Walworth county
term of court
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
WRECK NEAR SUPERIOR.
A Number of Cars Loaded with Flour
Badly Burned.

West Superior. Wis, Oct. 2-[S Special !
The Eastern Minnesota railroad had Il
bad wreck mile this side OF NickersOn,
thirty miles from here, this morning. by
which ten or twelve cars of flour were
ditched and many burned An extra
freight, north bound, broke in two and
the extra following, ran into it. The
train crews saved their lives by jumping.
The wreckage took fire from the ditched
engine and were considerably damaged.
A wrecking outfit from this city took
every available man to the scene and the
expectations are that the wreck will be
cleared by night. Meanwhile traffic is
suspended and passenger trains use the
st. Paul and Duluth tracks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
Welded Twentv-fiye Years

Beloit, Wis, Oct. 2-[Special. Mr..
and Mrs. Joel B. Dow last night cele-
brated their silver wedding anniversary.
The guests numbered 300 A feature was
a grand march on the beautiful decorated
lawn to the music of the city band Dur
ing the evening President Eaton of Be
lott college made an address, congratulate
ing the couple. The array of gifts to Mr..
and Mrs. Dow was magnificent
Palmyra, Wis, Oct. Especial /
William Dewitt and wife, early settlers,
will celebrate their siXtieth wedding an
niyerSarY tomorrow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
Taken Rank to waunun

Waupun. Wis, Oct. 1.-[Srecial. TOT
to Sporeder, travelling piano tuner who
was arrested here last week on a charge
of stealing money from rooms in the
City hotel. and was dismissed later for
lack of evidence, was again captured near
Mt, Calvary by Marshal Meikeljohn last
evening and brought back to answer to
q charge of jumping a board bill. The
case will be tried Monday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
Eept Under Lock and Kew.

Waupaca, Wis, Oct. 2.-Deputy Clerk
of Court Lindeman of Oshkosh was in
the city Friday and filed the papers in
the celebrated Hooper VS.. Hooper divorce
case. Judge Webb has ordered Clerk of
Court Subs to keep them under lock and
key, and not to let any one see them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
InCreasc Its CaDacity.

Oshkosh, Wis, Oct 1.-[Special. J.
The Foote- Cornish Milling company has
awarded contracts to the Richmond Mill
ing company of Richmond, Ind. for a
complete new flour milling outfit. 1t
will be placed as soon as possible and
the Foote- Cornish mill started up after
an idleness of six months. It's capacity
will be $50 barrels of -four 4 day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
I.ost PART of His Hand.

Kaukauna, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Special. j
Mike Mckinney, young brakeman on
the Ashland division of the Chicago d
North Western railway, while engaged
in making a coupling at a HOrtonville
siding had the first two fingers of his
right hand severed entirely from the
hand and his thumb so badly crushed
that it may yet have to be amputated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
Injured in a RUNAWAY.

Green Bay, Wis, Oct. Especial. /
This morning a farmers team ran away
on Washington street and collided with
the buggy of Mrs. Henry Rahr. The
buggy was wrecked and Miss Angelina
Rahr was thrown in a heap on the pave
ment She escaped serious injuries
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
or for the LOGGING Camp.

Menominee, Mich, Oct. 1-[Special. 7
A crew of forty men, engaged here, at
Marinette and Peshtigo by Malcolm Nc
Eachen, in charge Of the Nestor estate at
Baroga, left for the Yellow Dog river this
morning to engage in logging the coming
winter. Their wages will range from
$26 a month up, the highest yet offered
on tha river
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-06
FIGHT FOR POSTMASTER.
There Are Many Candidates in tho Field
at Bn1ahOO.

at Bn1aboO.
Baraboo Wis, Oct 1.-[SpeciaLl-
There is quite a contest here over the
postmastership and as the time for the
change in the Office to take place ap-
proaches the struggle wakes warmer
The strife is a friendly one but is proba-
bly, q puzzle at Washington as to whom
to appoint Congressman Babcock was
in the city last evening and looked the
ground over. Among the aspirants for
the Office and Col. D. e. WEIGH, A. p
Cheek, John Hall. Aid. Il. G. Marriott
and II. @. Noyes. Mr.. WEIGH held the
Office for four years under Harrison's
second administration.