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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
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There will be some radical changes in
football rules next season; otherwise the
game will be prohibited in many colleges
and high schools. The past year was
enough to satisfy the most skeptical that
the game has been developing into one
long stretch of mass plays instead of an
open game, and as a result the injuries
have been more numerous that ever be-
fore. The rules must be modified and
there is not the slightest doubt that they
will be. Alvin 2. Kletzsch of the Re
publican house was one who advocated an
of the knowing ones froWned upon the
idea. 1t is coming to pass, however, and
his idea will be carried out to the letter
before long. There are many changes
which Mr.. IAletzsch advocates that would
benefit the game and make it much more
interesting to the spectators. He wants
more kicking and less count for touch
downs. In speaking of the sport, Mr..
Kletzsch said:
Il have always maintained that the
game as played today is dangerous and
of little interest to the people who pay
their money to see it. Mass plays
amount to very little for the spectators,
unless they happen to be persons who
are familiar with all the terms of the
bring about a reform it will be necessary
to cut down the number of points for
touchdowns and increase the count for
field goals. | would advocate making a
rule that would change the play every
other down. Instead of giving the ball
to the other side in case the ball is not
advanced the necessary number Of yards
on four yards, I would suggest that ev-
cry other down the ball be passed back
for kick, being compulsory on each side.
This would compel the players to do more
open work, and when once they got into
the habit it would be followed and i'm
proved upon the same as mass plays are
now. Then I would make a certain
limit for the changing of play for every
other down so as TO give the teams q
chance to try for a touchdown by hard
work when near the goal or try for the
goal from the feld-whichever they
choose.
81 would add to the count for goals
from the field and lessen the count for
touchdowns, thus compelling the teams
to make try for the field goals. There
should also be no discrimination between
a drop kick and punt, as it is just as
scientific to punt the ball over the goal
post as it is to drop kick it. l would
give five points for goal kicked from
the field and make a touchdown count
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
TI'e Repnblita'l:
WATERFOWL. WIS.
CARS IN x CRASH,
Three Persons Are instantly Killed
on an Electric Railway
Near Detroit.

Detroit Mich, Dec. 1.-Two cars on
the Detreit, Birmingham & Pontiac SUI
bGrban electric railway collided this aft
ernoon at the foot of the Trowbridge
hill grade about midway between Bir-
mingham and Pontiac, killing three per-
sons and seriously injuring as many 9th
erS.
The dead are:
JOHN SAVAGE, superintendent of the
road.
CHARLES L. WHITEHEAD, motorman
MRS. JOHN DOTY of Pontiac.
TWO MEN, names unknown.
Seriously injured:
Thomas Maddox, stone mason Of Pontiac
Frank -McCue, a street railway employee.
Physicians from this city have gone to
the scene. The accident was caused by
slippery rails, which were coated with ice
and sleet
At the Office of the Detroit & Oakland
railroad no details have yet been received
about the accident The foggy atmoS-
phere tended to increase the danger from
the icy rails. The two cars started from
the top of opposite hills at full speed and
crashed into each other with such force
that one car was driven almost entirely
through the other. The other car was
sent into Washington with the injured.
1t is said nine persons were injured.
The outbound car was a large new one
and its operation was being directed by
Supt. Savage. A passenger on the other
car. which was operated by Motorman
Whitehead. tried to drag Whitehead into
the car but it was too late and White
head was instantly killed.
The switch between the two towns is
two miles from where the cars met and
it is evident that there was some mis-
take in orders.
Supt. john Savage, who was himself
running one of the motor cars. was
crushed out of any semblance of recogni-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Missing Man is Found,

New York, Dec. 4-John Patterson. a
salesman for the Northwestern Straw
works of Chicago, who has been missing
from his home in this city since October
2, has returned. He had been sent from
a town in Pennsylvania. He is supposed
to be suffering from temporary mental
arrangement and His condition is serious
After leaving Milwaukee, where he had
gone on business, Patterson went to his
Chicago office, and then started for home.
He was taken sick on the train and
stopped off at Pennsylvania town. A
coma followed his sudden illness, and he
was unable to give his address.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Held Up by Tramps.

Eland. Wis, Dec. 6.-[Special. j
While Frank Grimm and his brother
were coming into town last night, they
were approached by two tramps who
drew revolvers on them and relieved
them of two gold watches and what
change they had in their pockets. A
party was Immediately organized ana is
now in pursuit of the robbers.
Eland Junction, Wis, Dec. 6.-GSp.-
cial 1.-Two men were arrested at Gin
tonville this morning suspected of being
the men who robbed Frank Grimm and
his brother. Frank Grimm has gone I'll
Clintonville to identify them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
FIRE AT MADISON.
Grocery Store of C. III. Mines is Totally
Destroyed.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 6.-[Special.] /
The grocery store, both building and
stock, of c.. H. Mines on East Johnson
street was totally destroyed by fire
about o'clock this morning The origin
of the fire is mystery. The loss oil fine
building and contents will be about $500
and the insurance is $4,000
M2rinette, Wis, Dec. 6.-[Special i
At O'Clock this morning fire broke out
in the Lewis block of this city, tor:lly
destroying it. The building was occupied
by Isaac Rubenstein, who was conduct
ing cloak store for George Lewis of
Chicago, and DR.. J. A. Peaslee, a dentist.
The total loss is $1,000, with an insur-
ance of $780,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
GEN. CLAY is WORRIED.
Absence of His Child Wife Grieves the
Aged Man.


Whitehall, Ky, Dec. 6.-Gen. Cassius
M. Clay is greatly grieyed because of the
long absence of his child-wife, Dora
Richardson. and much worried over the
stories being circulated regarding her.
Three weeks ago Saturday Dora left the
home of Gen. Clay for the cottage of her
brother at Valley View. She has been
sick most of the time. When the stories
regarding her condition reached Gen
Clay he characterized them as lies, circu-
lated by his enemies to damage him and
destroy his confidence in her A message
from Valley View states that Mrs Clay
is much improved, and has sent Gen
Clay word she will return to him when
we'll enough. Those who know her best
believe she has no intention of returning
to Whitehall, and that it is only to get
monetary assistance that she continues
sending Gen. Clay these messages. Gen
Clay's health is failing, and he shows un-
mistakable signs of mental and physical
suffering
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
FUNERAL OF PATRICK WALSH.
Exercises at the University Are Suspended
in His Honor.

Madison, Wis, Dec 6.-[Special. j
Exercises at the State university were
suspended this morning. and large num-
Der of the faculty and students, headed
by President Adams, marched in body
to st. Raphaers church to attend the
funeral of Patrick Walsh, who has been
janitor at the institution for nearly forty
years, and who died Saturday morning af-
ter a long illness.
La Crosse, Wis, Dec 6.-[Special.] !
Otto Eve. a prominent German citizen,
is dead. He was SO years old and was
born III Blackenburg, Prussia. He leaves
a wife and two sons-G. T. Eve, a COM
mission merchant of Minneapolis, and
Will J. Eve of Dubuque
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
AN OLD CASE SETTLED.
FINAL Decision in the Suit Over the
Maxwell Land Grant in
New Mexico.

Washington, d. c., Dec Elm the Su-
preme court of the United States today
an opinion was handed down in the case
OF Guadalupe Thompson, administrators
OF the estate of Alfred Bent against the
Maxwell Land Grant company. The
case involved the validity of the settle
ment of the claim of Alfred Bent and
sisters to quarter interest in the extern
sIVe Maxwell land grant in New Mexico,
and has been pending in one form or an
other since 1865
The decision of the Supreme court of
New Mexico was favorable to the COM
pany and that decision was affirmed by
todays action. The opinion was by JUS
tice Brewer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
PEACE IN GUATEMALA.
Political Prisoners Have Been Put Out of
the Way.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 6.-The last
mail brought reassuring news about
Guatemala to its legation in Washington
the letters received stating that peace pre-
walls throughout the country, there being
no indication whatever of future revolu-
tionary outbreaks. Capital punishment
has not been applied to political prisoners
and, contrary to reports circulated abroad
by the agents of the suppressed uprising.
Jogging or flashing are not used in the
country. Business activity is reyiying
and the currency, it is stated, will be re-
established on metallic basis on January
/ 1898
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
To Remove Paint from Glass.

When moving into a newly-inished
house it may be noticed that the win
dows have, each Of them, a round dab
of paint or mortar upon the panes. This.
to the builders, has some inner signifi-
canoe, but it is very tiresome disfgure-
ment that the incoming tenant has some
difficulty in removing. Try, however,
the plan of rubbing vinegar over the
spots: this has very happy results.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Call for Extra Session.

Springfield. III, Dec. 4.-Late yester-
day afternoon Gov. Tanner issued his
proclamation converting the General AS
sembly in extraordinary session Tuesday
December Z, at noon. While a large ma
jority of the taxpayers are praying for
a short session, a fair minority. including
hotel and clearinghouse keepers and
those who expect to fill minor positions,
are hoping for an indefinite prolongation
of their season of harvest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Anti-football Bill Defeated.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 6.-The anti-foot-
bal! bill, the swift passage of which
through the Legislature excited the at
tention Of the entire country, will be We
toed by the governor. This action on
the part of the chief executive is all the
more interesting from the fact that it
was largely caused by the influence of
Mrs. Cannon, mother of the student
who was killed on the gridiron bars
few weeks ago. Young Gammon's
death was practically responsible for the
passage Of the bill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Board of Health Resigns.

New Orleans, La, Dec. Gall the
members of the board of health appoint
ed by the governor have resigned. At
meeting of business men held az the
board of trade today a resolution was
adopted requesting the resigna tons Of
the three remaining members; they were
elected by the city council.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Dawes Treaty Defeated.

Ardmore, [. T., Dec. 4.-Returns from
two out of four counties just received
show that the ratification of the Dawes
Choctaw trdaty was defeated at Mon
days election. Supporters of the bill
here concede its defeat. The adopted
and intermarried citizens were not per-
united to participate in the election
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08

There is in Chicago young Japan
csc girl who is attracting attention not
only by her brightness and cleverness.
but as well by the literary ability she
possesses. Onoto Watanna is the name
she is known by among her home folk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Miss Bradley rs Chosen.

Washington. d. c.. Dec. 6.-Secretary
Long today addressed a letter to Miss
Christine Bradley asking her to do him
the honor to christen the battleship Ken
lucky. This action was taken with the
consent of Gov Bradley.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08

Washington, D. c., Dec. belgium
now has an output of 100000 pounds
of oleomargarine per annum from fifteen
factories. Consul Morris at Client. who
reports the fact to the state department.
says there is a scrupulous supervision of
the methods of manufacture and Of the
raw PRODUCTS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Confirmation of Postmasters.

Washington, d. c., Dec 4.-The Sen
ate will have the appointments of about
73S presidential postmasters on its hands
for confirmation during the present
month. All but 100 of those have been
made by the President since the close
of the extra session of Congress- The
postmaster at Detroit is among them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
Wisconsin Patents.

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, SO and SO
Loan and Trust building. Milwaukee,
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Handbook free:
NJ. D. Ahearn, Green Bay machine for
patching saws; F. Challoner, Oshkosh,
Single saving machine; G. A. Cheney, Madi-
son, toy; G. L. Fortier, Milwaukee, assgr.,
heat regulating apparatus; J. A. Frenzel,
Wausau, straw cutter; II. L. Hanson, assgr.,
Union Mills, stove polishing brush; W. G.
Hood assgr., school desk standard; H. F.
Jonas, assgr., Oshkosh, bag handle; L. G.
Kruger, Wrightstown, wrench; ]. Reich
ert., assgr., Racine, seat; j. w. Dalter,
assgr., Oshkosh, shading and spacing tool;
G. D. Hayes, Chetek, display cabinet; Kur-
VEN Dress Stay Co., Eau Slaire, dress stays
Grade mark.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
THORN AT SING SING.
In Solitary Confinement Pending Hi
Executiou

Sing Sing, n. Y, Dec 4-Martin
Thorn, the convicted murderer of William
Guldensuppe, arrived at the penitentiary
today in charge Of the sheriff of Queens
county. He was Immediately placed in a
cell in the death-house there to remain in
solitary confinement until the time set for
his execution 0he week of January 1O) or
until q new trial is granted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
LARGE Class Confirmed.

Black River Falls, Wis, Dec 6.-[Spe-
cial.l : Bishop Schwebach of the La
Crosse diocese confirmed a large class
of st. Malachy's congregation at Roaring
Greek yesterday. In the class were
twenty nine converts to the Roman Cath
Ollie faith. This remarkable proselytism
to the Roman faith has resulted from a
mission which was established last
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08
DEAD AT LAST.

Published Fifty Years Ago.
Chicago. Ill, Dee. 6.-[ Special. Capt
Robert Kyle, aged "A, long known on the
upper lakes, died at Rogers Park early
this morning. Fifty years ago he was
reported dead at Sheboygan, Wis, and
the papers printed long obituaries.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08

Interest in the mines Of La Plata
county, Col, is on the increase A car
load of ore worth $4,000 is shipped from
the Little Jane every week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08

The longest train on record was that
of Catherine de Medici on the occasion
of her marriage. 1t was forty-eight
yards and borne by ten pages
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08

Milwaukee is the best place to buy
Dry Goods. Gimbel Brothers is the
best place in Milwaukee. You can buy
everything to advantage here-Silks,
Dress Goods, Millinery, China, Carpets,
Toys, Dolls, and fifty-nine other stocks.
Three and a half acres of merchandise
at your service. A postal will bring
quick response. Trade by mail. We
promise as good results as if you come
GIMREL BROTHERS. Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-12-08

One Bangor sea captain has surely
earned the title Of captain. An investiga-
ton showed that he had been around
Cape Horn tWenty-three times.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12
Mining Town Held un.

Des Moines, Ia, Nov s.-Three
colored desperadoes, armed with a
shot gun and two big revolvers, held
up the mining town of Marquisville,
four miles north of here. They
walked into the poolroom, and calling
on fifty miners to hold up their hands,
one of the party went through their
pockets The miners had just been
paid, and quite a sum was taken. AT
ter the robbery the desperadoes strut
ted around town and gloated ove&their
work for few minutes. They fired
many shots, but no one was hurt.
They are still at large.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12

Havana, Nov. 9.-The annexatiouish
have received through the columns o,
a newspaper of this city, hint that
IL will be well to abandon their meet
ings. The article in question convey.
ed the information that the club was
to be proceeded against as gambling
institution. under which pretext it
would be possible to do it's mem bers a
great deal OF harm, without going to
the length OF accusing them of con
spiracy. These meetings have, there
fore, been discontinued
General Blanco's formal reception al
the palace week ago, was very
chilly affair. Outside OF the officials
and representatives of the commercial
bodies who attended, there were only
about thirty people present. General
Blanco is said To be IN poor health,
and to be constantly in need of medi-
cal attention, and, therefore, not like
ly 10 be able to endure the hardships
OF an energetic campaign against the
insurgents.
Personally, Marshal Blsnco is we'll
liked by tho members OF all parties,
including the conservatives, who,
owing to their wealth, have generally
succeeded in swsying the mass OF the
people in Cuba. The autonomists and
the conservatives are far from being
hand in glove, and no matter what the
new captain general favors, he is
pretty sure to have the hostility of
one or the other.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12
ouRRANr TO BE EXECUTED.
Uiursd States supreme court Declines 10
Interfere In Ills Case.

San Francisco, Nov. 0.--The news
chat the United States supreme court
has decided not TO interfere with the
execution OF Durrant spread quickly
over the city, and crowds ofinterested
people read the announcement eagerly
from the newspaper bulletin boards.
The decision OF the supreme court was
not unexpected here, and apparently
only Durrant and his attorneys seemed
10 have any hope that the murderer
would be saved from the gallows.
Warden Hale of San Quentin, who is
in Washington, wired the news 10 Act
ing Warden Edgar. Edgar has not
notified Durrant Of his fate and will
not say when he would do so.
District Attorney Barnes, who con-
Quoted the sensational trial, the result
Of which was the conviction of Dur
rant for the murder of Minnie Will
liams, was much pleased with the de-
cision. He is convinced that Durrant
committed the murders, and has chafed
at the delay in carrying out the SEN
tence. Mr.. Barnes said that Durrant
would not have to be re-sentenced.
He said that all that was necessary
would be for the district attorney,
when he received official notice of the
decision, TO go into court and asd for
an order to proceed with the execu-
ton, and that date be fixed for it.
Durrant's family were notified this
of the courts decision and
were deeply affected. Mrs. Durrant
wept, but said her son was innocent,
and that she did not yet give up hope
that her son would be indicated and
MS innocence proved. District Attor-
ney Barnes stated that the only thing |
now was to appeal from the order of
he supreme court, but that they !
thought they would not try this, as
hey were sure to fail.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. THE steam
tug Dauntless; which left Savannah
under suspicious circumstances about
two weeks ago. has been heard from at
Kew West, where she put in for coal.
The cruiser Montgomery has been pa
trolling the north coast of Cuba for
five day past in search of the Daunt-
less. A special from Key West says:
The Dauntless landed two expedi-
tions from the silver Heel, one in
Cammsguy, another on Santa Clara
province. Both expeditions landed
safely and have gone to the interior
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12
To Oppose Annexation.

Washington. Nov. s.-Word has been
received here that the delegation of
Hawaiians who will come here to OPP
pose annexation is made up of Prince
David Kawananakea, James X Kau-
lea, David Kalauakalni and j. NJ. Kan
eakua. The Prince will pay his own
expenses, but that of the remaining
delegates will be met by a subscription
among the natives, the amount to be
raised being $4,000 of $4,000. The dele
cation is to arrive at Washington in
December.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. HOLLAND
and Hawaii were united by notable
wedding in ST. Paul. The crown paint
err to the Dutch royal family, distin-
guished European artist, was married
to the daughter of Hawaiian kings,
widow of remarkable beauty. The
bride was Eleanor Kaikulani Graham
of Honolulu; the groom was Joseph
Hubert Vos of The Hague.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12
wEYLER IN DISGRACE.
TO BE Arrested Wherever He May Chance
70 Land,

70 Land,
Madrid, Nov. s.-The Spanish gov
eminent, as a result of the delibera-
tions of the ministers over the utter
ances of General Weyler, has come 10
the decision to try him by couFt-mar-
tial, no matter where ne lands, if he
confirms the accuracy of the press re-
ports of his utterances.
The commanding officers at all the
ports of the Spanish kingdom have
been instructed to demand of General
Weyl er the moment he can be commu-
nicated with, the exact terms Of the
speech which he delivered in reply to
the manifestation at Havana on the
occasion of his embarkation for Spain
on Sunday.
The steamer Montserrat on which
General Weyler sailed for Spain Sun
day, on Wednesday, as cabled to the
Associated Press, reached Gbarra, on
the northwest coast of Cuba, with her
engines disabled and may be compelled
to return to Havana, in which case it
is not unlikely that there will be in1
teresting Developments.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12
Western Pensions.

Washington, Nov. s.-The report of
the commissioner of pensions for the
year ending June 80, 1897, shows that
there are 9sss pensioners in the Rocky
Mountain states, and that they were
paid S411, 4O1 during the year The
pensioners and payments are divided
as follows: Utah, IT'S pensioners,
receiving s11O,953; Idaho, 1146, S16a,-
100; Nevada, e65, $50, 100; Wyoming,
600, s1O2, 100,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12
INDIAN SCHOOL FOR UTAH.
Bishop Leonard Addresses the Massachu
setts Associa ton.

Bishop Leonard Addresses the Massachu-
setts Association.
Boston, Mass, Nov. 1.-The annual
meeting of the Massachusetts Indian
association was held yesterday at the
Institute of Technology. A report
was made by Miss Harry f. Dewey the
secretary, showing general progress in
the work of the association among the
Indians particularly the Hualapal
tribe in Arizona.
1t is proposed to establish board
ing school in Utah for Indian children.
This is expected to be done by next
spring. DIR. Arnold introduced Bishop
Leonard of Utah, who has been closely
identified with work among the In
dams, and he made an informal adj
dress, IN which the right kind of help
on the part of civilized people was
shown to be fruitful of great results