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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
PRESIDENT IS FIRM.
Lives Up to the Financial Recon-
mendations ~ ST. Louis
Platform.

Washington, D. c., Jan. Ex-senator
Chandler had conference with Presi-
dent Mckinley today upon the subject of
bimetallism, and he said after the close
of the interview:
THE President stands firmly in favor of
international bimetalism as promised by
the st. Louis platform. He considers the
negotiations with the European powers
only temporarily suspended on account of
the peculiar condition of affairs in India,
and the Presidents intention is to again
send his ENJOYS to Europe as soon as the
conditions are favorable for continuing
negotiations
Senator Chandler added the opinion that
the President is as earnestly in favor of
bimetallism-''th use of both metals as
standard money'-as the senator himself.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
LEGISLATORS WIFE WON OVER.
Mrs. Griffith Feared Social Ostracism-
Another Vote for Hanna.

Columbus, O., Jan. 1O.-The Marysville
Woman's club has come out fiat for Mark
A. Hanna, and the wife of Representa-
tive J. e. Griffith has gone over from
the Forakerites to the Hannaites. While
she keeps watch over her husband to pre-
vent his Hopping back to Kurtz, couple
of detectives are on guard at the house
to prevent his being abducted.
incidentally, the Marysville Woman's
club, which is composed of sixteen prom
inent society women" has been practical
ly wrecked Marysville society has
been in a turmoil for the last twenty
four hours over the action of the club
The committee first scratched Mrs. Grit
fith's name off the programme for next
weeks meeting, and then tried to eXpel
her from the club. Expulsion meant So
cial ostracism in Marysyile. Mrs. Grit
fifth gave in. Before that, however, the
wife of Judge J. H Kinkade, a pronli-
nent Ohio politician, had withdrawn from
the club, and part of the membership
had gone with her. Then the name of
Mrs DolIie Price was put on the pro-
gramme in Mrs Griffiths place, and So
ciety has started to gather itself together
again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
WILL FIGHT THE CASE,
MI. M. ManviIle Objects to Being Com
mitted to an Asylum.


La Crosse, Wis, Jan. S-TSpeciaI.1- IN.
NJ. Manyille, one of the oldest citizens of
La Crosse. father Of Marion ManyilIe
Pope. the authoress. and for years a
wealthy and influential business man. has
not yet gone to the insane asylum and is
making a strong fight against it, although
he was committed to Mendoza some
weeks ago by Judge Dyson. He has
taken an appeal, and now the case is be-
ing tried before Judge John Brindley,
the new probate judge, and a jury com
posed of men selected from among the
foremost business men of the city. Tes-
timony was presented by District Attor-
ney Mcconnell on behalf of the state
showing that the physical and mental de-
cline of Mr.. Manville had gone so far as
to make him dangerous to himself and to
those about him. All this was vigorously
contested by Attorney W. f. Wolfe for
the defense, who set up the theory that
Mr.. Manville's mental eccentricities were
but jokes on his part and that his physi-
cal condition was excellent for man of
seventy years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
BOWLING ALLEY BURNED.
Disastrous Result of Collision Between
Kerosene and BOT Coal.

Columbus, Wis, Jan. 10.-[Special.l i
Aliens bowling alley was partly de-
stroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. The
fire in a coal stove had, as Allen sup
posed. gone out and he poured kerosene
into the stove from fve-gallon can full
of oil. Aliens subsequent conclusion
that there must have been fire in the
stove" seems correct, for an explosion
tore the stove in pieces, scattering the
burning oil around the room and set AL
lens clothes on fire.
The building belonged to Messrs. Fren-
del & Thiede and the fixtures and stock
of cigars to Allen. The latter's loss is es-
timated at $500, covered by insurance.
The damage to the building is 5000; in
sured.
Two Rivers, Wis, Jan. 10-[Speciall
The residence of a. Deitz, situated in
morning and was seriously damaged be-
fore the fire was brought under control.
The insurance is about 500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
CAN SEE THE GAMES.
Men Studentz will be Admitted at Law
renee Girls Basketball Games.

Appleton, Wis, Jan. 10.-[Special. i
The question of whether or not the young
allowed to play basketball in the presence
of the men of the institution was settled
this morning. Miss Parkes, instructor of
the physical culture department, an
nounced that the games would be open to
visitors, and that three Of the cadets will
be engaged to coach the girls teams. On
the other hand. however, the girls will
not play in their usual gymnasium cos
tune of blouse and boomers, but will
wear instead a modified kind of bicycle
suit with short skirts. Some time ago it
was announced that the girls would not
play basketball in public, and the men of
the institution threatened to retaliate by
playing behind closed doors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
HANGED TO A RAFTER.
Frank Kelley, Living Near P1atteville
Kills himself.

Platteville, Wis, Jan. 10.-[Special. =
Saturday afternoon Frank Kelley, resid-
ing in the town of Lima, about five miles
northeast of this city, committed suicide
by hanging himself.
He had gone to the barn with the inten-
ton of hitching up his team to come to
Platteville and after prolonged absence
and found him hanging to rafter.
He was in this city the day before, ap-
parently in perfect health, ana no cause
has yet been assigned for the suicide.
He leaves a wife and six children in
good circumstances
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
MRS. MACK SENTENCED.
ThOrn'S Partner in the murder or
Guldensuppe Gets Fifteen
YEARS.

New York, Jan. 1O.-Mrs. Augusta
Mack, jointly charged with Martin Thorn
of the murder of William Guldensuppe,
a bath rubber, at Woodside, L. l., in
June of last year, was today sentenced
to fifteen years in the state prison at
Auburn The good time allowance at
tainable would reduce the term to ten
wears and FIVE months.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12

ticket during the senatorial balloting, but
it was lost.
The Senate took a recess till 1 p. M,
when Lieut-Gov. Jones and other state
officers will be sworn in. The statehouse
and all places in the city are crowded
with visitors today
A message was received from Gov.
Bushnell officially advising the Senate of
the resignation of John Sherman as SEN
ator for the term ending March 3, 1899,
and of the appointment of Marcus A.
Hanna to fill the vacancy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
REvoLuTIoNIzED sHoEMAKING.
Death of Seth d. Tripp, Who Made Many
Inventors.

Lynn, Mass, Jan. 1O.-Seth D. Trip,
whose inventions revolutionized shoe
manufacturing, is dead in this city, aged
II years When about 20 years old he be-
gan work on his first machine, which was
for pegging Shoes and it was a pro-
nounced success from the start Previ-
Gus to this time all the work in making
shoes was done by hand. The machine
was considered a wonder and finally
found it's way into many factories. He
next invented a counter skiver and later
secured numerous patents on rolling ma
chimes, sole holders, shank cutters, heel
polishers, sole dyers, welt cutting and
beating-out machines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
WILL MEET AT WAUPUN.
Wisconsin Firemen will Gather in an
Annual Tournament.

annual Tournament.
Waupun, Wis, Jan. S.-[Special THE
board of the Wisconsin Firemen's associa-
ton, consisting of III. S. Salisbury presi-
dent, Whitewater; G. G. Stevens, first
vice-president, Columbus; H J. Grell,
second vice-president, Johnson's Creek;
W. S. Henry, recording secretary, Jeffer-
son; Oscar Hanisch, corresponding secre-
tary, Waupun; Fred B. Brown, treasur-
er, Oconomowoc, will be here in a few
days to set a time for the annual firemens
meet.
The department here will ask the boar,
for better prizes than have been given
heretofore, and will also ask for a cash
prize to be given to the best band present
at the tournament which has already been
partly agreed to by the board.
The fire department Of this city is al
ready making plans for the entertainment
of the visitors, which will include visit
to the prison.
The tournament will not be changed to
Milwaukee, as stated by q paper of that
city few DAYS ago
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
Kicked TO Death oy a Cow.

Wilton. n. H, Jan. 10.-A peculiar and
fatal accident to member of coasting
party occurred here this afternoon.
Ieonia Disalettas, aged IA, while coasting
down long HILL passed close to a cow
drinking at the side of the road. The
ter and kicked both hind feet just as the
sledge passed. The hoofs struck the
girl over one eye and at the base of the
brain, killing her instantly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
TWO RESIDENTS DEAD.
Mrs. Fred Brown and John Cassiday O.
Crystal Falls Pass AWAY.

Crystal Falls, Mich, Jan 1O.-[Spe-
cial Mrs. Fred Brown, who has been
in poor health for the past two years,
died Saturday. Her remains were shipped
TO Plover, Wis, her former home, last
evening for interment.
John Cassiday, one of the best-known
and most popular railway engineers in the
upper peninsula, died Saturday. Mr.. Cas-
siday has been in the employ of the Chi
cago & North Western road for more
than twenty years. He was Al years old,
and leaves a wife and six children in
comfortable circumstances.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
FOR HIS SECOND TERN.
Vast Crowds Surround .the Capitol
During BuShnel'S IN
auguratiOn.

Columbus, O., Jan 10.-This has been
the most exciting inauguration day ever
known in Columbus Long before noon
the streets were thronged with excursion
lists from the counties. They poured in from
every direction. At noon the railways
estimated that there had been $4,000 ar
rivals during the night and today, and on
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
INDIANS ARE BAPTIZED.
Five Winnebagoes Are Taken Into the
German Reform Church.

Black River Falls, Wis, Jan. S.-[Spe-
cial. Tomorrow will witness the second
baptismal service in the history Of the
German Reform Nilsson church located
on Morrison creek, some eight miles from
this city. The first service of the kind
was performed last Sunday, when four
members of the Winnebago tribe of In
dams became members Of the German
Reform church. The services were per-
formed by the Rev. J. Stuck. the mis-
sionary in charge, assisted by G. T. Mar
tin, and Rev. Otto Muhlmeier of the Ger
man Reform college and seminary near
Franklin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
DIED NEAR HIS HOME.
Sheppard Romans, Noted Actuary, Ex-
pired in a New York Street Car.

New York, Jan. 10.-Sheppard Ho-
mans, consulting actuary for the Mutual
Life Insurance company and president of
the Provident Savings Life Assurance So
failure, within a block of his home, As
West Fifty-ninth street, on his return
from business.
He was taken suddenly i'll in street
car, and died before he could tell where
his home was. As a result the body was
taken to the morgue, where it remained
until nearly midnight before his sons iden-
titled it. His sons had been engaged in
playing hockey at the st. Nicholas rink
when their fathers death was announced
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
BY DIRECT VOTE.
Bill to Change Election of Senators In
tloduced in Ohio.

Columbus, O., Jan. 10.-In the House
today a resolution was offered to amend
the state constitution so that United
States senators shall be elected by the
direct vote of the people. The House
adjourned until 10 O'Clock tomorrow.
In the Senate the BFamley fifty-year
franchise bill was discussed and an at
tempt was made to pass it under a sus-
pension of the rules, but it was referred
to special committee and made the spe-
cial order for / o clock tomorrow just be-
fore the balloting for senator begins. In
the Senate there was an effort to limit
admission to the lobhies and galleries by
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
Letter from F,rebues

Algoma, Wis, Jan. S.-[Special Mr..
whose barn and contents were DESTROYED
by fire last Monday has received an
anonymous letter stating that this will
not be the only fire in the neighborhood.
The letter is not signed and where it
came from is not known
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
WENT UNDER THE ICE.
H. S. Dudley of Appleton Has a Narrow
Escape.

Appleton, Wis, Jan. 1O.-[SpeciaL1-
H. S. Dudley, the new manager of the
Carbide plant, who has not been in the
city over two weeks, narrowly escaped
drowning last Friday. He fell into the
river at the mill and was swept under the
ice, but the strong current carried him
to open water below and he was rescued
just as he was about to go down for the
last time. He was able to be about the
dow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12

1t is believed that Adam Wicks, now
a resident of Ventura county, California
is the only person now living who was
present when James Marshall picked up
sluice that led to Gen, John a. Suffers
sawmi.l at Coloma.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
ATTACK ON MAYARI.
Cuban Insurgents Make a SWOop
Down on a Port in Santiago
de Cuba.

Havana, Jan. 1O.-The insurgents are
besieging and have attacked the port of
Mayari on the north coast of the province
of Santiago de Cuba. Troops have left
Gibara, the northern portion of the same
province to relieve the garrison of May
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
Attemnt at Suicide.

Marquette, Mich. Jan. 1O-[Speeial.
Henry Graft, aged about 25 years. in a
fit Of temporary insanity, attempted to
commit suicide by cutting his throat this
morning. He is now in st. Luke's hos
pital with even chances fer death or re-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
Observation-Disclosures.
Oshkosh Man Had Two Among Other
Numerous Descendants.

Oshkosh. Wis, Jan. 1O.-[Special.1-
Christian Dahl, an old resident, died
Sunday, aged ~ years. He leaves sew
enty-four lineal descendants, including
eight children, thirty grandchildren, thir-
ty-fwo great-grandchildren and two
at-great-grandchildr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
Snug Berth for Corbin.

New York. Jan. 1O-President Me-
Kinley will appoint three chiefs of staff
in the army with the rank of brigadier-
general within the next few weeks, says
the Washington correspondent of the
Herald The choicest plum will be the
last to be given-that of the adjutant-
generalship, which is to be given to Col
H. c. Corbin, the ranking assistant adj
irtant-oaneral
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
SNOW NOT NECESSARY.
4oggers Now Make Ice Roads in the


Loggers Now Make Ice Roads in the
Woods.
Marshfeld Wis, Jan. S.-[Special. L
Although there has been no snow to
speak Of this season, the ioggers have
been reaping their usual harvest. Snow
is no longer one Of the essentials to
harvesting a large crop of logs. The
modern logger makes his ice roads, and
by the use of a sprinkler and frosty
nights he can haul heavier loads and go
faster than with deep snow. Those who
have 'bolts'' ties and wood to market
are bemoaning the lack of snow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
DEPOT IMPROVEMENTS.
Chicago & North Western Engineers at
Work in La Crosse.

Work in La Crosse.
La Crosse, Wis, Jan. S.-TSpecial. IA
party of Chicago q North Western engi-
neers from BaraboO are in the city laying
out the ground for extensive depot i'm
provements. Practically new passenger
station will be built. Sheds will be erect
ed over the depot platforms in compliance
with a joint request, issued to the rail-
roads entering the city by the common
council. the board of trade and the manu-
facturers and iobbers' union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
w. p. Hobart Resigns.

Oshkosh, Wis, Jan. 81 Special. Wv.
p. Hobart, secretary and director of the
American Mutual Accident association
since 1880 has resigned in order to take
up private business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
WANT THE SAENGERFEST.
Fond du Lac Citizens Desire the Meeting
in 1899.

Fond du Lac, Wis., Jan. 1O.-[Spe-
cial l-Plans are already under way
which, if carried out, will secure for
Fond du Lac the next saengerfest, fol-
lowing the one to be held at Stevens
Point this year. At a meeting held Sat
,urday evening officers were elected and
committees chosen, among them one to
write to the various societies with view
of having them give this city the fest
in 1899
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
KILLED THE WHOLE FAMILY.
A Farmer, His Wife and Daughter Are
Murdered,

Worcester Mass, Jan. 10.-Francis D.
Newton, a prosperous farmer of Brook
field. his wife Sarah and their 10-year-
old adopted daughter Ethel were found
murdered in their beds today. The crime
was discovered by neighbors whose curl
osity was aroused by the lowing of the
unfed cattle. The three had been killed
with an axe A hired man who had
been employed by Newton is missing and
the authorities are making a search for
him
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
SENTENCED TO WAUPUN.

CO16r 1earB LOT ROb
bling Store.
Madison, Wis, Jan. 10.-[Special]-
Frank Coler, who pleaded guilty Friday
to robbing John McGuire's store at
Waunakee, December 4, blowing open
the safe with dynamite and wrecking the
store front, was today sentenced to
states prison for four years. He had
partner in the crime who es led ar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
Waushara County Institute.

Plainfeld, Wis, Jan. S.--[Speclal-
The annual Farmers institute of Wan
shara county closed yesterday at Aurora
vile, after very successful two days
meeting. II. G. Taylor was the con-
ductor and the institute was well at
tended
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
First White Man Convicted.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 10.-Bill Adler,
a town tough, charged with the murder.
of William Johnson, colored, was today
convicted OF mur1a in the second degree
and sentenced to ten years in the peni-
Tertiary. He is the first white man in
jackson county convicted of the murder
of a negro.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
Fifteen Years tor Assault

Racine, Wis, Jan. S.-[Special. Will
liam Staube was sentenced to fifteen
years in the state prison for criminal as
saut on the 6-year-old daughter of
Charles Dumprc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-12
WILL SUE THE CITY.
Racine Civil Service Appointecs Want
Their Paw.

Racine, Wis, Jan. ESPECIAL. THE
members of the city fire and police de-
partment, whose salaries have been held
back because Mayor Graham has refused
to recognize their appointment under the
civil service law, have decided to sue the
city for their pay. Individual suits will
be instituted. There are twelve COM
plainants in the matter
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-06-21
FOR BUILDING NEW WAESIIIr*.
The Navy Department Calls for Bids
Upon the Big Vessels.

Washington. j.. G.. June ~. The
Navy Department issued advertisements
today calling for proposals for building
Of three great battle>hips authorized by
tn" last Naval Appropriation till. These
bids viii be opened mt the department
on September lst. ana 30 months VIII
hc allowed for the completion of the
ships after the contract. That * the
maximum. but bidders are invited 10
specify the time within which They can
complete til" constructions. which ~
course indicates the purpose Of III" de-
partment 10 regard speedy construction
rs one Of the determining factors in
awarding the contract.
Generally speaking. the three big ships
ore to b" patterned closely after tho
Illinois class. such rs is now building at
Newport News.
The advertisements calling for the
building Of the monitors are withheld
owing 70 n difference Of opinion among
the bureau chiefs rs 10 the turreis 20
be placed on these monitors.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-06-21
GERMAN POSITION DEFINED.
ALTITUDE Of the Government Not to Be
Judged By Hostility of the Press.

Eerlin, June 16.-The Cologne Ga
zettc to-day publishes Il note. under
stood to De semi-ol1icial which reads -
follows:
according to trustworthy information
all coniecturcs in the press and III po-
litica1 circles in Spain, which are being
built On the supposed intention Of Ger
many to abandon neutrality III the lhil-
ippinc question are entirely baScless.
In Spanish official quarters the arrival
OF German mcn-of-W war at MInila is
regarded as perfectly natural, foS tn"
great German interests there demand
protection
The correspondent here of the Asso-
no change. and that no change is OF
tcmplated in Germany'S attitude Of
neutrality. At the outbreak Of the
war Emperor William said he intended
TO aCopt Il strictly impartial course.
adding that he would certainly not 60
ANYTHING to disturb the relations Of
commerce and blood between Germany
and the United States. where 50 many
Germans have found hospitable homes.
THIS attitude His Majesty still alhcres
to. and he emphasized within the past
few days that nothing will be lone j.
Germany at Manila beyond PROTECTING
Grrnar subjects.
The attitude Of the German govern
it was pointed out, must III no
WISE he Judged by the hostility OF the
majority of the German press and PEG
pie toward the United States.