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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
IRISH ARE PATRIOTIC.
Affirm Their Allegiance to the
United States-Cheers Given
at Denver.

Denver, Col. March THE biggest
gathering of Irish-American citizens ever
assembled in this city filled the Broad
way theater, the occasion being the cele-
bration of the centennial anniversary of
the Irish rebellion Of 1893. The orators
were Rev. T. H. Malone, s. J. Donlavy
national vice-president of the Centennial
Association of America; T. NJ. Patterson
and Z. J. Sheridan. Father Malones adj
dress was a critical and historical review
of the movement of the United Irishmen.
incidentally he alluded to the recent
speech of Father Weber of New York.
AS Irishmen and Irish Americans,"
said Father Malone, ''our cordial sym
pathy goes out to all people struggling for
freedom. AS Irish Catholics we cannot
too severely condemn the words of that
misguided priest in New York who said it
was the duty of Catholics to support Spain
III Il conflict with this country. We stand
for America against every other country
ON earth and the prompt disclaimer of the
archbishop of New York for responsible
" for his priests utterances meets sin
cere response from the Catholics of the
West" These sentiments were loudly
ehpered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
SMUGGLED LETTERS.
Prosecution Ordered in Case
Growing Out Of Prison
Inquiry.

Madison. Wis, March 5.-[Special. J.
After long consultation yesterday after
noon the state board of control decided to
instruct the district attorney of Dodge
county to Immediately begin criminal
action against Attorney Ellsworth of Bar.
ron county for violating the rules of the
state prison by smuggling letters in and
out of the institution.
Mr.. Ellsworth was the attorney who
conducted the prosecution of the recent
investigation, and admitted that he had
sent letters into the prison by underhand
methods. The offense is punishable by
Imprisonment.
The action is likely to develop sensa-
tional features. 1t is reported that Camp,
the prisoner who was behind the investi-
cation, has made a confession which i'm
plicates some very prominent people, who
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
NEW RAILROAD TO LUDINGTON.
May Connect with Another Carferry
Across the Lakes.

LudingtOn, Mich, March Al Special.
Gentlemen interested in a railroad
scheme We're here yesterday trying to in
terest our citizens in the project. The
road is to run from Cedar Springs, just
north of Grand Rapids, via Hesperia and
Hart, to Ludington. Arrangements have
already been made for building the road
gentlemen wished to secure good dock
room at the harbor The citizens will
probably take hold of the matter. The old
Pere Marquette Lumber company's prop
erty and docks next to the Z. & 2. NJ.
ed for the terminus If the road is pushed
to completion, and it probably will be,
cars will be running in a years time. II
is supposed, although the gentlemen will
not admit the fact, that the purpose of the
road is to furnish an air line from Toledo
to Ludington and from Ludington across
the lake by steamers or carferrieS to the
Wisconsin shore and on to st. Paul.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
DEATH OF MRS. G. KURZ.
Had Been q Resident of Green Bay for
Twenty-Five Years.

Green Bay, Wis, March 4. I[Special]
Mrs. G.. Kurz died last night from a
cancerous growth. She was taken to
hospital some time ago, but the growth
was TOO far advanced for an operation.
She was born in Germany fifty years ago,
and had lived in Green Bay for twenty
FIVE years. She was the mother of Pho
tographer A. @. Kurz.
Boscobel, Wis, March 4.-[Special.l-
James B. Kicks, an old resident and ex-
mayor of this city, died last evening,
aged 81. He was prominent in G. A. r.
and Masonic circles.
Eau Claire. Wis, March 4.-[Special.l
w. II. Nichols, alderman Of the Sixth
ward, died last night after long i'll
ness.
Darlington, Wis, March 4.-[Special.]
Mrs. +. G. Marsh, aged rs years, died
at her home in this city yesterday. Mr..
Marsh, a veteran of the Mexican war,
two sons and two daughters survive her.
Ripon. Wis, March 4.-[Special. i
Mrs. Alison Norton, a resident here for
more than forty years, died today, aged
"a. She had been failing quite rapidly
since the death of her husband short
time ago. Alanson Wood, proprietor of
the Hotel Marinette in the Northern city,
is q surviving son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
PLaTTEVILLE TO CELEBRATE.
Normal Commencement Day will be
Made a Semi Centennial Fete.

Platteville, Wis, March 4.-[Special.l-
President McGregor and the faculty of
the state normal school are planning to
make the commencement exercises next
June commemorative of the admission of
Wisconsin into the Union and also of the
early history of the state. They will be
assisted in their efforts to make this cele-
bration an appropriate one by Sherman
post @. A. r. An attempt will be made
to secure as full a collection of local his
torical data as possible, not only for tenn
pOrary use in this celebration, but also
for permanent and future reference. Any
"reminiscences, letters, records, diaries,
etc. pertaining to persons who made the
early history Of our city as we'll as state
or to the events of the times that can be
obtained will be found on exhibition.
There will be many interesting features
to the day. which will make it an epoch
in the history of Platteville. The com
mencement exercises will be held Friday,
June II, and it is expected that the larg
est crowd will be present that has ever
been known here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
JUMPED DOWN A SHAFT.
"Jack" Armstrong, a Well-knoWn
Michigan Mining Captain,
Kills Himself.

Ishpeming, Mich, March 4.-[Special.l
John +. Armstrong, one of the best
known mining men of the Upper PENN
sula, and familiarly known as Jack
Armstrong. committed suicide last night
by plunging down the shaft of the Lake
Superior company's Lake mine. De
spOndency over i'll health is supposed to
have been the cause.
Armstrong had spent most of his life
in Ishpeming, beginning as a clerk in one
of the mine offices. lie was clever and
ambitious and soon made himself famil-
lar with the details of mine management.
Shortly after he became of age he was
given charge of a mine ON the Menominee
range and later went to the Mesaba
range. In both positions he met with
much success, but three years ago he
lost his position on the Mesaba range
and had since been out of employment.
He went out to Colorado but failed to
get a satisfactory position.
A few days ago he came to Ishpeming
to look over some mining property III be-
half of a syndicate. 1t was known that
he had been in ill health for some time
and he was very respondent, but that the
big fellow of athletic build would take his
life was far from the thoughts of his
1shpeming acquainances.
A physician was called to attend him
at the hotel late yesterday afternoon, and
shortly after the doctors departure Arm
strong carefully dressed himself and
went out the hotel people supposing he
was going for a walk. Investigation
shows that he went directly to the Lake
Superior mine where work had ceased
for the day. Opening the door guarding
the shaft he plunged down, distance OF
40 feet. His body was terribly man
gled by coming in contact with the tim
bers and portions of his body were found
all the way down the shaft The remains
were taken to Marquette for burial.
Armstrong was about 35 years old, I'M
married, and was very popular.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
JUDGE CARTER INSANE.
Was One of the Best Lawyers in South
Western Wisconsin.

Lancaster, Wis, March 5.-Judge
George B. Carter of Lancaster county
has been declared insane after a bitter
legal fight and will be committed to the
Mendoza asylum. Judge Carter conduct
ed his own defense in the case and made
q brilliant effort. His mental trouble
dates back to a sunstroke during the
Civil war and he had shown signs of in
sanity before.
His actions during the Hoosier poison
ing case, in which he was one of the eoun-
sci for the state, became so violent that
he was taken into custody. He was one
of the best-known lawyers and politicians
in Southwestern Wisconsin.
Green Bay. Wis, March 5--ESpeeial.1
Mrs. Hattie Cottrell of this city went
violently insane last evening at st. Vim
cents hospital. She became uncontro1la-
BILE and caused the attendants much trou-
BILE. She was taken to Oshkosh this aft
prnOOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
MAYOR GRAHAM LOSES.
Judge Fish of Racine Decides in Fa-
Vor Of the Firemen and the
New Service Law.

Racine, Wis, March 5.-[Special.] i
Judge Fish handed down a decision IN the
circuit court this morning in the case of
Frederick Ollreich against Frederick Gra
ham, mayor of Racine, to compel the lat
ter to sign the payrolls. Ollreich was one
of the fremen serving under the new po-
lice and firemen's civil service law, which
the mayor refused to recognize, claiming
it to be unconstitutional.
Judge Fish's decision was in favor Of
Ollreich, thus sustaining the validity of
the law. The case is practically certain,
however, to go to the Supreme court. The
firemen of the city are jubilant over the
decision. Ollreich's action was a test case
to settle the matter, which has been in
dispute ever since the new law went into
effect
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
DEATH OF LIEUT.. KALK.
Sad Fate of Young Military OFF,
Ger Who was Native of
Fond du Lac.

Milwaukee, Wis, March 7.-[Special.l
Lieut. Frank G. Kalk of the Third
United States infantry, who was killed
by the cars at Burlington, Ia, on
Saturday was native Of Fond du
Lac and was appointed to West Point
from that city by Gen. Edward S. Bragg
in 1881. He graduated July 1, 1886, and
entered Oh duty as second lieutenant of
the Third infantry. During his twelve
year term of service as an officer in the
United States army he was distinguished
for his fidelity to duty his skill as a tao
tician. his rare ability as a commander
and his manly courage. About Il year
ago Lieut.. KalK was appointed military
instructor of the State university of Iowa,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
BIG DEAL IN LAND.
Wisconsin Men Buy 1900 900 Acres In
Mexico.

Marinette, Wis, March 5-Marinette
parties interested have received tele-
graphic information to the effect that the
Wisconsin syndicate had closed a deal for
the famous Lopez ranch in the state of
Tamaulipas, Mex. The consideration
was 100000 and it is one of the largest
deals of the kind ever made The men
who bought it are principally bankers
and merchants around Madison in the
southern part of the state and Chicago.
There is over 100000 acres of land IN
the ranch, 100000 acres of which con-
tains mahogany timber. The purchase
also includes several asphalt mines, 3OO,
O0O head of cattle and 10000 horses.
The intention of the syndicate is to devel
CD the land and colonize it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
New Badger Companies.

Madison, Wis. March 7.-[Special.
Articles of association were filed with
the secretary Of state today by the Day
BROTHERS Lumber company of Rhinelan-
der: capital, 100000; incorporators.
Richard v Day. Hugh d. Vaughan and
James Mccormick.
The E. Poznanski company of Chippe-
wa Falls to conduct general store; capt.
tai, $4,000; incorporators, Leah aud
Morris Poznanski and John Zecherle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Taken to AN .AsvIu,n.

Wautoma, Wis, March 4.-[Special j
James Larson of Mount Morris was
brought before Judge Bugh on Thursday
morning and examined by Drs. Hammond
and Soule of this village He was found
to be violently insane and was commit
ted to the Northern hospital at Oshkosh
He was discharged from this institution
about nine years ago as being cured, bu1
during the last few weeks he has showed
symptoms of returning insanity and it was
deemed best to have him re-eXamined anC
again sent to the asylum.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
A LARGE SHIPMENT.
Twelve Trains of Manitowoc Malt to Go
tn ST. Louis.

Manitowoc, Wis, March 4.-[Special.l
-Reinhardt Rahr, secretary of the Will
liam Rahr Sons company of this city,
yesterday returned from St. Louis, where
he closed a contract with the Anheuser
Busch Brewing association for 100000
bushels of matt for immediate shipment.
The malt will be shipped in twelve solid,
double-engine trains, and will require 300
cars, into which 100000 pounds of
malt will be loaded. This will probably
be the largest shipment of malt ever
made to one concern.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
BREAKS THE RECORD.
Estimated Output from the Gogebic iron
Range Next Summer.

Ashland, Wis, March At is estimat-
ed that the output of ore from the Gogebic
range next summer will be from 2,6OO,00
to 100000 tons, and that it will push
100000 tons more closely than in any
previous season. The stock piles at Iron
wood and Hurley are smaller than they
were last winter. At the close of naviga
ton last fall the stock piles contained
about 10000 tons. 1t is the policy of the
Carnegie group (Norrie, East Norrie and
Pabst to ship largely right from the mine
without the use of stock piles, using steam
shovels. This will insure continuous work
during the entire year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
LUETGERT, NO. 1868.
He is So Heavy He May Not be Re-
q--+red to "March in the Gang"
at Joliet.

Joliet, H.. March 7.-Adolph Luetgert,
the. wealthy Chicago sausagemaker who
was recently sentenced to life imprison-
ment for wife murder, spent his first day
in the state penitentiary very quietly. He
was given the usual bath, hair cut and
shave His picture was taken and he
was measured by the Bertillon system.
When placed on the scales he tipped the
beam at $50 pounds, and on account of
his weight he may not have to ''march in
the gang" He may be given a cell on
the lower tier for the same reason.
After Luetgert had been weighed he
was escorted to the dressing room, where
he was clad in a suit of plain gray clothes,
known in the prison as the second-grade
uniform.
While in prison Luetgert will be known
as No 1868
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Ia Crosse Rnsiness Chanaes.

La Crosse, Wis. March 4-[Special /
The white house department store, a
large dry goods concern backed by East
ern capital, is to be moved by Manager J.
c.. Lance to Tomah.
Manager William Doerfinger of the
Park store, another large department
store in this city, is about to open big
branch in Winona, investing $50, 900 to
start with
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
PRISONER ESCAPES.
John CasteIine, Confined in tho Iron
County Jail at Hurley.

Hurley, Wis, March John Cas-
feline, the Italian who was caught in the
act of robbing a Chicago & North West
ern merchandise car one night last week,
escaped from the county jail here.
This is the third prisoner who has es-
capped from the Iron county jail in the last
month. The other two men gave their
names as John and Peter Smith. They
have been at liberty about u month now
and yet there is no clue to their where
al
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
CAUGHT ONE OF THEM.
William Lester, Charged with the Muir
der of an Italian PeddIer.

Dubuque, a. March 7.-[Special. !
William Lester. one of the alleged muir
derers of the Italian peddler, was cap
tured by Sheriff Hymer in Britt, Ia, and
is now in Jail at Lancaster. John Lane
an alleged accompiice to the murder, is
ut large somewhere in Missouri, but Off
GERS are hunting him down. Lester re-
fuses to talk, and his manner would indi-
cate that he expects conviction. Naggles
is still in Jail and is impatient for the
trial and the capture of the missing ac-
conDIicp
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
AGREE WITH JUDGE JOHNSON.
Judge Brind1ey of La Crosse Makes De-
cision in Plumbing Law Cases.

La Crosse. Wis, March 7.-[Special,l
The contention of Judge Johnson Of
Milwaukee that certain sections of the
plumbing law are unconstitutional was
upheld this morning by District Attorney
John e. Mcconnell and Judge John
Brindley III the criminal branch of the
county court, in the case of the state
against James Il. Powell and George r.
Langdon, charged with engaging in the
plumbing business without securing IL
censes. They were accordingly dismissed
Judge Wyman. in the circuit court. re-
Gently sustained practically all Of Judge
JohnsOn'S nointS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
LUMBER NOTES.
Holt Company of Oconto Disposes of
5000 Feet in the East.

Oconto, Wis, March 5.-[Special. /
The recent sale of lumber by the Holt
Lumber company to Douglas L. White of
Albany, n. Y, of 10000 feet was at an
advanced price over extensive sales ne
gotiated between the same parties last
fall. The Holt camps are expected to
run until March 20 The portable mill
of Joseph Kadlec at Spence will be
stocked with 100000 feet of cedar and
the mill will saw about 100000 feet of
lumber for farmers.
Charles Johnson's camps at Sidnaw
will break up in one week with a stock of
100000 feet.
The Oconto company is receiving about
100000 feet of logs daily by rail from
Wausaukee. The receipts from these
camps thus far this season will reach 2
100000 feet-about one-half the contem-
Mated cut
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Caught After a Long Chase.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 1.-THE police
were notified today Of the arrest in New
Orleans of Salvatore Guffre and Mi
chael Palma, who are wanted here for
the murder of Salvatore Poppa, janitor
of an apartment building Poppa was
found one night year ago with his skull
fractured. He refused to tell the names
of his assailants and died shortly after.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

Eau Claire, Wis, March 5.-[Special. i
Judge O'Neill today made an order re-
curing r. E. Rust, receiver Of the Ma,
tional Electric Manufacturing company.
the court. This is the result of a petition
for a general overhauling Of Ill the re-
ceivership proceedings, involving about
100000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Z. r. G. u. to Meet.

Monticello, Wis, March 4.-[Special.]
A conference of the Young Peoples
Christian union of Green county will be
held in Monticello, beginning next Satur-
day evening and continuing over Sunday.
Many delegates from all parts Of the
county will be present
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
The Corona ia Floated.

Seattle, Wash, March 7.-Steamer
schooner Lakma, which arrived here from
Alaska, bring the news that the steamer
Corona, which went on a rock off Lewis
island January %, was foated Thursday
evening. The Corona will be brought to
Port Townsend, where her cargo will be
unlOaded
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Seasons Cut is Closed.

Shell Lake Wis, March 5.-[Special1
Gore & Stinson have closed their first
seasons cut on their contract for the
logging of the Weyerhauser pine on Clam
river. They have banked about 10000
600 feet. Their entire contract is for
over 1OOO0O,000 feet.
The winter has been very favorable for
the loggers who were able to keep ice
roads The entire cut in this vicinity
will be about 100000 feet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
STATE oRATORICAL CONTEST.
Beloit, Ripon and Lawrence Students to
Meet at Appleton.

Appleton, Wis, March 5.-Students of
Lawrence university are beginning to
look forward with considerable interest to
the state oratorical contest which will be
held in this city next Friday evening.
Two representatives each of Beloit, Law
renee and Ripon are to speak, and the
winner will represent the state oratorical
association in the interstate contest which
is to be held at Beloit next spring. The
Lawrence representatives are o. l.. Dreys
and George L. Reynolds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
WILL MAKE PAPER NAPKINS.
Thilmany Mills of Kaukauna Have a Big
Order Hand.

HAVe Dig
Order on Hand.
Kaukauna, Wis, March f. Especial. J.
AS one of the evidences that prosperity"
is with us the printer at the Thilmany
Pulp and Paper mills received orders
from Mr.. Thilmany yesterday to print
5O,OOO,OOO paper napkins. This paper
concern has just installed in the printing
department of the mills complete large
size outfit for the manufacture of stereo-
type plates, both fat and curved. 1t is
now also proposed to print napkins in
two colors, having engaged the services
of an artist who is now making for them
q series of special designs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
OLD BUILDING REMOVED.
Foundation Being Laid for the New Pa
per Mill at Menasha.

Menasha, Wis, March 5.-[Special.l-
The old machine building at the Howard
paper mill has been all torn down and the
work Of laying the foundation of the new
tissue paper mill on its site will be begun
Immediately. The foundation for the sui
phite mill is about completed. G. w.
Howard stated that the print and MANILA
paper mill, which he recently purchased.
will not be set in operation for at least
sixty days, as some machinery that has
been ordered for it cannot arrive much
short of that time
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
WHEELER IS APPOINTED.
He Succeeds Connell as District
Attorney of Waupaca
County.

Madison, Wis, March 5.-CSpecial.l--.
Gov. Scoield today appointed Z. F..
Wheeler district attorney of Waupaca
county to succeed Connell, resigned. The
candidates for the place were Mr.. Wheel
er and E. Z. Brown. There was lively
contest and many petitions were sent to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
An Anniversary.

Kiel, Wis, March Especial lon
March - the fftieth anniversary of the
settlement of the town of New Holstein
will be fittingly celebrated by the Schles-
to make this undertaking an enjoyable
affair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
ABSTRACT COMPANY FORMED.
Concern at Manitowoc with a Capital
of S25, OOO

Manitowoc. Wis. March 7.-TSpecial.
The Manitowoc County Abstract com
pany. with capital stock of So,
filed articles of Incorporation with the
register of deeds Of this county Saturday.
The incorporators are Lyman J. Nash.
Julius Lindstedt, Charles E. SDindler and
William d. Richards The business of
the corporation will be the furnishing of
abstracts of title for compensation. A
number of experts will Immediately be
engaged to complete the abstracts. part
of the work already having been done by
Mr. TindStpdt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Pope Receives Swiss Pilgrims.

Rome, March THE Pope VINO was
in excellent health, received 400 persons
today, including $50 Swiss pilgrims. His
holiness assisted at mass and afterWard
the leaders of the pilgrims were personal
ly received in audience by the Pope, who
vas seated on the throne.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Summit House Sold.

Shell Lake, Wis, March Al Especial.
The Summit house, which for the past
three years has been managed by S. e.
Thomas & Son, has been sold to A. E.
Fuller of River Falls, who will take pos
session about June l.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
STRUCK BY A SAW.

Arthur Brown of Shamrock is Killed
Body Terribly Mangled.
Black River Falls, Wis, March A.
Especial. THE breaking of the machin-
ery that holds the saw was the cause of
the death of Arthur Brown Of Shamrock
last night. in a mill at that place. The
saw struck him, cutting his body badly.
He lived only few minutes. Mr.. Brown
was about 26 years of age
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Hoosier Poisoning Case.

Lancaster. Wis, March 1.-The evi-
dence offered so far in the Hoosier poison
ing case has been a repetition of that
given in the justice court at Platteville
The members of the family were the prin.
ciDai witnesses on both sides.