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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
WIDOW ON THE STAND.
Emma Houston Gives Testimony
in the Lord-Emery Trial
at WauSau,

Wausau. Wis. Dec. Al Special. lin
the Lord-Emery murder trial today, En-
ma Houston, nee Jacobs, wife of the
murdered man, Peter Houston, and now
the wife Of his brother, Henry Houston,
was called to the stand. She detailed
that she and Peter had each just finished
eating a bowl of bread and milk on the
evening Of the murder, that Peter then
took down his ACCORDION and played
Home. Sweet Home" and that he had
Just finished the tune when she heard
the report of a gun and saw the blood
door and started down the road for her
father-in-law, William Houston. She
saw two men standing in a southeastern
iy direction from the house, one of whom
she recognized as the defendant, Lord.
The examination elected the fact that
she had been engaged TO Lord and had
gone with him from February, 1893, I'M
til her marriage to Houston. AT two
former trials she acknowledged certain
charges and the defense sought to bring
out these facts in the cross examination,
but she refused to answer the questions
on the ground that she might incriminate
herself.
The counsel argued the case this morn
ing, taking the position that she had
waived her constitutional rights on for
mer trial and could not now claim them,
and that the statute of limitations had al
ready interviewed. The court took the
matter under Amusement and will render
his decision later. Mrs. Rosa Short, a
stand to show that Lord had been seen
in the vicinity of Peters house few days
previous to the murder and that he mad
acted very strangely.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
THE CUBAN QUESTION.
Senators and Representative Seem
to be in Favor Of Fur
Their Delay.

New York, Dec. A special to the
Herald from Washington says that pro-
Cuban sentiment is strong in both houses
of Congress, but the disposition of many
Of the senators and representatives to de-
lay action pending the trial by Spain Of
the new policies of the Sagasta ministry
and the influence of the administration
and Of the conservative leaders in both
houses, will be able to prevent any &C
ton.
These are the conclusions arrived at as
the result of conversations with practical
ly all of the senators and representatives
who have arrived in Washington. The
men talked with representatives of all
parties and all shades Of opinion and
their statements can be accepted as fair
ly indicating the feeling on the question.
Out of tWenty-eight senators seen, four
teen are against action of any kind by
Congress at this time. Six are IN favor
of action, but do not believe it is posi-
BILE, and they are unreservedly In favor OF
immediate action.
Among the members of the House of
Representatives seen, the proportion of
those in favor of action is rather larger
than among the senator's. This is &C
counted for in Il large measure by the
fact that majority OF those seen are
Democrats and Populists, who are OPP
posed to the policy of the administra-
ton. 1t must be borne in mind, how
ever, that the House of Representatives
is practically powerless to act in oppo-
sition to the will of the speaker and the
party leaders if they are supported by
a large percentage of the membership.
The speaker and Chairman Hit of the
committee on foreign affairs are opposed
| to action. The Republican majority of
| that committee is in accord with Mr.
Hit, and the speaker, backed up by this
committee, can hold any Cuban resolu-
tons back indefinitely unless the pressure
for action should become much stronger
than it is at the present time.
There is a disposition on the part OF
some senator's to have the debate
| on the Hawaiian treaty open to the
! public instead of in secret session, as
is usually the case when treaty is being
| considered. It is understood also that the
Hawaiian authorities here would look
with favor on such a move, as they fee
that the fullest publicity will be helpful
to the treaty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
! GENERAL NEWS.
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Fire destroyed 100000 of property at
Kittanning, Pa.
The wholesale liquor house of the
Kansas City was closed. The assets and
liabilities are about 100000.
Leslie Washburn, of Vermillion, S.
D., died of consumption. He was a
jockey of national reputation and also
known in Venezuela, where he rode last
year.
William c. Woodward, alias "Big
Hawley," who was convicted at New
York of attempted blackmail ON Samuel
w. Brigham, was sentenced to five years
imprisonment.
Hiram MaXim's new quick-fring
gun was tried at Portsmouth, Eng, with
remarkable results. With twenty 1--WE
pounds of cordite, it showed an affective
range of 10000 yards.
The town of Farmland, Ind, was
threatened with total destruction by fire
last night, but the Munce fire department
succeeded in limiting the fire to six bust
ness houses, including the postofice. To-
tai loss $4,000; insurance light.
The Union Pacific has made another
record for fast running. A mail train
has been shot across the country from
Cheyenne to Council Bluffs, $40 miles, in
$50 minutes. This is actual elapsed time
and includes all stops.
The steamer Veendam, which arrived
at New York, on November % sighted
in mid-ocean the waterlogged wreck of
the British schooner Elite. The crew had
evidently abandoned her. The Veendam's
men set fire to the wreck.
During a fire a Palmyra, Mo. James
Richie, prominent business man of the
town, ran into the burning building to
carry out a key of powder. The key
exploded and threw Richie across the
street He is badly mangled and cannot
live.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
AFTER TRESPASSERS.
Attorney Mylrea at Wau-
sauto Prosecute Some
LOggerS.

Wausau, Wis, Dee. 4.-[Special] AT
torney General Mylrea and E. G. Mullen
of the land office are here today for the
purpose of beginning an important suit
against some loggers who have been
trespassing on the school lands of the
Indian reservation. A consultation with
the loggers was held today, at which it
was hoped the matter could be adjusted,
but it is understood that the consultation
came to naught, and the papers will be
served.
The trespass is said to have been on a
large scale, and the suit will be of more
than ordinary Importance. A great deal
of trespassing on the state lands is done.
not here only, but in different parts of
the state. and the land Office is kept rea-
.sonably busy bringing the offenders to
time. Ordinarily the trespass is on a
small scale, and litigation does not al
ways follow, the offenders usually being
willing to compromise. In this case the
amount at issue is said to be much larger
than usual, and very interesting case is
-r!romiSad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
ONE MEMBER CONFESSES.
Gang Alleged to Have Robbed MIR. Coon
in Illinois Arrested at kenosha.


in Illinois Arrested at Kenosha.
Kenosha, Wis, Dec. Especial. /
The police landed four men last night
charged with burglery. The men are
Thomas Hendy, Charles Loescher, James
Morehouse and a Spaniard whose name
is not given. Immediately after these
men We're arrested Morehouse confessed
to all the doings Of the gang The al
legged burglary took place last Wednes-
day night near Pikesyille, just over the
state line in Illinois. Morehouse, who
lives near that village, organized the gang
in Kenosha, he says, and they went to the
residence of James Coon, an aged bache-
lor. When they arrived they fired eight
bullets through the front door and de-
manded to be let in. Coon refused them
admission and they then broke open the
door and demanded $500. which they
thought Coon had in the house, and which
he had just received as part of the pur-
chase price of farm he had sold that
day Coon told them he had deposited
the money in bank. They then gagged
and bound the old man, Morehouse states,
and ransacked the premises, but found
nothing. They then hitched up a horse
and drove to Bristol, returning here by
train. The police have sent for Coon to
identify the men. They will have to be
taken to Waukegan, ILL.,, for trial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Obituary Mention.

Evansville, Wis, Dec 4.-[Special. j
Mrs. Margaret Mccoy, wife of James
Mccoy. died at her home in this city yes
terday. aged "A years The couple were
married in May, 1913, in Dublin, and i'm
mediately came to Wisconsin to reside.
Mrs Mccoy leaves a husband, seven
sons, all of whom reside in the West,
and one daughter, Mary, wife of Charles
Burnham of Edgerton. The funeral will
Mrs. Nettie Merryfield of this town is
dead. Deceased had been i'll for over a
year past. She was 40 years of age
Baraboo. Wis, Dec. 4.-[Special. !
William w. Andrews, aged 90, died this
morning at Hartman, Tenn, where he
went for his health
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
MANY AGRICULTURAL. STUDENTS.
Attendance at short Course at the Uni
versity is Unprecedented,

versity is Unprecedented,
Madison, Wis, Dec 4.-TSpecial. 1.-The
largest class known in the history of the
short course in agriculture Of the Wis
,consin university has just entered; the
number will be about so per cent. above
the attendance of last year. At present
al students have registered, and more
will join the class next Monday.
A large number of students have come
here from other states to avail them
selves Of the opportunities offered in the
college of agriculture. Exclusive Of Wis
consin. which sends the bulk of the stu
dents. the following states are represent
ed in the attendance: New York, Ne
braska, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Oregon,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Alabama,
Vermont, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri,
Massachusetts and New Jersey.
With the many new Improvements
made during the past year, the college
will be able to give more thorough and
systematic training in agriculture than in
any previous years. The dairy school
has also a large attendance, and will be
taxed to its utmost capacity in order to
accommodate the class. One hundred
and four students are already at work
making butter and cheese
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
A HUNTER IS FROZEN.
Zeal Led Him to Ford a River After a
Deer.

Wolverine, Mich, Dec 4-The body of
George w. Darling, deputy sheriff at
Wolverine, was found about three and
one-half miles from home. Darling had
gone hunting with his father-in-law Mon
day. They separated, Shortly AFFAIR
wards Mr.. Darling wounded a deer, and
Immediately gave chase, fording the Pig
con river after the prize. Night was
approaching, and with wet garments and
a binding snowstorm to impede his prog
ress, Darling left his game behind and
started for home, but evidently became
exhausted, fell down and was frozen to
death.
His comrade, knowing the direction he
had taken, supposed he would remain
over night with a settler near by, and
return home on the morrow Next day
the community became alarmed and a
searching party was sent out. There
were evidences that Darling had made
unsuccessful attempts to build fires, and
that he fired nearly 100 shots in trying
to attract attention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
ATTACK A SYNAGOGUE.
Mob of Czechs at Prague Break
Windows in Buildings Owned
by Hebrews.

Prague, Dee. AT Tabor last evening
the Czechs attacked the houses Of the
Hebrews and broke the windows of the
synagogue Seven rioters were arrested.
The local force of gendarmes. were called
upon to assist in restoring order.
A mob of over 1000 persons at Brau-
nau last evening attacked the houses of
the Czechs, and in spite of the efforts of
gendarmes and regular police, smashed
windows and did other damage. Quiet
was not restored until midnight.
In Prague a military patrol was fired
upon from house on Brennstrasse.
None of the patrol were wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Chocolate and Coffee for Caramels.

Put into a granite saucepan a quarter
of q pound of grated, unsweetened choco-
late, four ounces of butter, one pound of
brown sugar, a gill of molasses, a gill of
cream and teaspoonful of vanilla sug-
ar. Stir the whole over the fire until
thoroughly mixed, then boil slightly until
it cracks or hardens when dropped into
ice water Turn into creased shallow
pans OF the depth of half an inch, and
stand aside to cool When nearly cold
grease sharp knife with olive oil and
mark the caramels into squares, cutting
part way through the mixture. When
cold break apart wrap in waxed paper
and put in tin boxes to keep.
Coffee caramels may be made after the
same receipt as chocolate caramels, omit
ting the gill of cream and chocolate, and
substituting a gill of black coffee.
Nut Caramels are made by putting into
the chocolate caramel mixture half pint
of mixed chopped nuts just as you are
turning them into the creased pan.-Mrs
S. T. Rorer in Christmas Ladies' Home
.TOurna1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Diamond Smugglers Caught.

New York, Dec. 4.-Emanuel ]. Lasar
and his wife Helena were arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner Shields
upon charge of having struggled $780,
900 worth of diamonds into this country.
They were held under $1,000 bail each for
examination The diamonds were seized
by custom house officers and Deputy
United States marshals on Wednesday
night in the office of Max J. Lasar, a
diamond merchant at "A Maiden lane.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
HIS FEET SAVED HIM.
Louis Ploclx elmann's Shoes Did Not Fit
the Tracks of Manitowoc Thug.

1Ianitowoc, Wis, Dec. 3.-[Special /
Richard POnsehart, who is employed in
the Enterprising bakery, was assaulted
and severely injured on Jay street, oppo-
site the residence of Edward Jaul, while
on his way to work yesterday morning
The mysterious part of the affair is that
the young man charged Louis Plockel-
mann with being his assailant, and had a
warrant sworn out for his arrest A
hearing was had before Judge Cratic,
and though POnsehart was positive that
Plockelmann committed the assault, the
foot tracks in the snow did not CORE
spond with those made by the accused
and he was discharged
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
WITNESSES EXAMINED.
Called to Identity Exhibits in Lord
Emery Murder Trial at Wausau.

Wausau, Wis, Dec. 81 Special. i
George L. Williams, attorney for the
defendants in the Lord-Emery murder
trial, closed his opening address 70 the
jury at 5 o'clock last evening, after
which court adjourned until this morn
ing, when the taking of testimony began.
The witnesses introduced by the state
this morning were called simply to iden-
tify certain exhibits that had been used
in the previous trials and to certify to
the correctness of certain maps and
photographs of the vicinity where tie
crime was committed. 1t is expected
that Emma Houston, wife Of the muir
dered man, will be called some time this
afternoon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
CLEVELAND GOES CUNNING.
Ex-President Gets n Bag Full of Game and
Eats Good Dinner.

New Brunswick, n. J., Dec. There
was excitement III the little village of
Cranbury, ten miles from here, the other
day over the visit of eX-President Grover
Cleveland, in search Of the game the
place afforded.
Mr.. Cleveland went there at the inyi-
tation of James G. Robbins. The news
of his arrival spread rapidly. Farmers
fiocled to SCOTS Corners, where the
cunning party was to begin operations.
Most of the farmers were content, how
ever, to march in the rear Of the eX-presi-
dent and let him do all the shooting.
Mr. Cleveland proved himself a good
sportsman and popped over every quail
and rabbit that he shot at. At noon the
party returned to the Robbins homestead,
where an old-fashioned country dinner
was served.
The ex-President ate heartily and
praised the cooking. He was the life of
the table with his stories and jests.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

MILWAUKEE-Flour fair demand.
Wheat-Lower; No. 2 spring on track, SOC;
No. 3 on track, 261ac Oats-Higher; No. 2
white, on track, 231ac; No. white, on track,
2311ac. Barley-steady; No. 2 on track, 43c
ions-Lower; pork, 735; lard, 4.15.
Flour is in fair demand at 5.3O for pat
ents and 2.75@2.90 for rye. -
bran, 9.5oa9.75 for standard middlings and
1O.75@11 90 for white.
CHICAGO = Close = Wheat : December,
May, SS7sc; July sec Corn--December,
25%c; May, 2s1ac; January, 251ac; July, 14c.
oats-peeemnb per 2oMc; May 90 22s siov Pork
Lard-December, AT; January, 4.3O; May,
AT. Ribs-December, 4.22; January, 4-2o;
May. 4.351437.
95ac; January, 955sc; May corn, 3311ac; oats.
LIVERPOOL : Close = Wheat3Quieet, had
Dull, 1A(d3sd lower; December, 3s2d; March.
3s11sd; May, 3s13sd. oa
ST mWheatILooW1,eerr;o 80 o. 6eod rea
hard s5@s51hc Corn--WeaE; No. 2 cash.
Weak: No. 2 cash elevator, 2012c: track,
21hM22c: December, 201hc; May, 2215c; No.
White DC RyeSFiifm 423 ;c,n deadT 771e
KANSAS CITY-Wheat about &c lower on
advanced freight rates; No. hard, S3c; No.
2 S0dS3c; No B, 11dS1c; No. 4, lf1Ii0c; NO.
/ red, 92c; No. 2, 9Oc; No. g. S6dS9c: No. f.
S3lh6S41ac; No. spring, 7SHc. Corn
About steady; fairly active; No. mixed,
221Ad23c. Oats-Firm; fairly active; No. ,
white, 2S1hc Rye-Steady; No. ., 4Sc
NNEAPOLIS-Wh eat-Weak and low
er; December, size; May, S62sc; July, S5l5c;
No. 1 hard, SS3sc: No. 1 Northern, SS1sc
ST. S-Cattle-Receipts. 5000; mar
ket steady to strong; fair to fancy native
steers, 425M5.10; light to dressed beef
m4.1O Hogs-Receipts, 1000; market sc
higher; light, 3;2o@3;25; mixed, 5000: 40;
heavy 3.30GI3.40. Sheep-Receipts. $500;
market strong; native muttons, 3.T5@4 80;
lambs, 4.5G@5.75.
KANSAS CITY-Cattle-R Receipts, 5000;
cows and heifers 1.75@4.30; stockers and
feeders, 3OO@4.50 Hogs Receipts. 5000;
market steady to sc higher; bulk of sales,
very strong; lambs, 3S5@5.S0 muttons, Pa
04.00.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
LONG TERM AT WAUPUN.

James O'BoyIe Gets Ten Years at Maui
ston for Assault.
Mansion, Wis, Dec. 3.-[Special. i
James O'Boyle, who was arrested on a
charge of criminal assault last spring on
the daughter of August Staagaman, a
farmer, was sentenced to ten years i'm
prsonment at Waupun. Dennis Swee-
ney, who was alleged to be an accom-
plice to the crime, is now being tried be-
fore Judge Wyman.
Henry Weldeln, charged with assault
with intent to kill, was acquitted.
Court has adjourned until December 6,
when the case of Mrs. Potter against the
Necedah Lumber company will be heard
before Judge Vinji of Superior.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
P. D. EYERLY DEAD.
Well-Known Resident of NeiIlsvilIe
Succumbs to an Operation.

Neillsville, Wis, Dec. 3.--P. d. Eyerly,
aged y years, died this morning as inc
immediate result Of a surgical operation
Mr.. Eyerly was Il well-known business
man of this city. Thirty years ago, in
his early life, he was engaged in mining
in California and the Rocky mountains,
and later went to the Black Hills. His
immediate descendants are Frank Eyer
ly of Madison and Mrs. John Stannard
of this city. James L. Gates was SON
in-law by his first marriage and a bust
ness associate for many years. The de-
ceased was a Mason and the funeral
services will be conducted by that body.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Didn't Steal from Pingree.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Dec. 4.-Gov.
Stephens issued Il statement today in which
he calls upon the secretary of state of
Michigan to look up the records in his
office and produce the Thanksgiving
proclamation of eX-Gov. Rich, which he
accuses Gov. Stephens as having used as
his. In closing he says: II want to as
sure my constituents that I have not gone
to the Republican governor Of Michigan
for a Thanksgiving proclamation and
more than that. I never Will"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Pope Said to be LII.

London, Dee. A dispatch to the Pail
Mall Gazette from Rome published this
enjoying his usual health recently Dr.
Lapponi, the pope's physician, has been
obliged to adopt a special precaution
against the weather and has increased
the number of hot sand baths which his
holiness has been taking, from one a
week to three times in the week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
MUCH LAND IS SOLD.
jackson County Has Disposed of 40, 600
Acres.

acres.
Black River Falls, Wis, Dee. 3.-[Spe
cial. During the past three years Jack
son county has sold 10000 acres Of land,
leaving but a small amount owned by the
county The $4,000 acres now tied up by
the Northwestern Beet Sugar company is
included in the total, $4,000 acres being
disposed of to homeseekers.
Should the beet sugar company fail to
earn the bonus, which seems possibility,
the $4,000 acres will be placed on the
market to be sold to actual settlers.
The sugar company officials say they
will build in the near future, and it is
claimed that steps have been taken to
pay the farmers for their crop of beets
which was raised at the request of the
sugar company who promised market
for the entire crop.
The affair on the part of the county
has been placed in the hands of a COM
mittee. The company's option expires on
January l.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Ran Away with the Coachman.

Sweet Springs, Mo, Dec. 4.-Kate
Neal, the 2O-yearold daughter of DR.. l..
c. Neal, retired and wealthy physician
who disappeared mysteriously on the
night Of November 20. left, it is now stat
ed, in company with Joseph d. johnson,
a neighbours negro coachman, who is
known to have exercised some strange
influence over her. They have been
traced to Butte, Mont, and are being fol-
lowed by detective. Miss Neal was
wn1l n6uca tod
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Killed with a Bali Bat.

Junction City, Mass, Dec. 4-Corp.
Fennel, Battery 3, Fourth artillery. at
Fort Riley, died last night Fennel was
one of the two victims whom Private
Leach of the same battery some days
ago endeavored to kill with a ball bat,
attacking them while they slept Fen
nels skull was crushed. Private Riley
had his jaw fractured but will recover.
The tragedy is the outcome of drunken
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08

Madison, Wis, Dec 81 Special. AR
ticles of association were filed with the
secretary of state today by the McAlpine
Engraving company OF Milwaukee,; capt
tai, $4,000, incorporators, James +. Nc.
Alpine and w. barrow
The George L. Baldarf company in
creased its capital stock from ST., 800 to
sos. OO0
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Observation-Disclosures Barred

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 4.-State Insur-
ance Commissioner Campbell has issued a
fire insurance companies, which, he as
serts, are unauthorized to do business in
Michigan, and many of whom he charges
have no legal existence anywhere These
are in addition to list of over twenty
alleged fraudulent companies recently
nuhlished by the commissioner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
A Steamer from Alaska.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 4.-The remains
of ex-Gov Church, who died in Juneau,
Alaska. arrived here on the steamer Co.
roma. When the Corona left Juneau all
the testimony had been taken in the trial
of ''Slim' Burch for the murder of Unit
ed States Deputy Marshal Wattell, but
no verdict had been reached
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
RECEIVE COSTLY GIFTS.

Young German Couple Presented with a
5000 Farm.
Neenah, Wis, Dec. 81 Especial AT
the German Lutheran church in Win
chester yesterday occurred the marriage
of Miss Agnes Zellmer and Herman Lin
stead, both prominent and popular young
people of that vicinity The wedding Gel
ebration will last for three days Among
the presents were $4,000 farm from the
groom's father and a check for $1,000
from the brides parents.