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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
"STARKEY'S TIGERS"
Ministerial Ex- Mayor of Superior viii
Raise Regiment.

Superior. Wis, April 1S.-[Special. /
At the outbreak Of trouble between the
United States and Spain, Rev. Charles
:. StarEweather, ex-rector of the Church
of the Redeemer of this city. and for two
terms mayor, will raise 4 regiment. The
mayor IS now 'out of job" and has stated
lis intention quietly to a number of PEG
pie. He is without doubt in earnest and
should he undertake the raising of d body
Of men he could, with his means and
personal magnetism, succeed. Whatever
may be said, Rev. StarkWeather is popu-
lar with the laboring classes and a large
number of the younger element of the
city. Rev. Starkweather proposes in case
the rolls are opened to secure Il fife and
drum corps and parade the streets, the
recruits falling in. The regiment will be
called 'Starkey's Tigers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
PLANS FOR ENCAMPMENT.
Annual Orders of Adit.- Gen. BoardInan
w. N. g., Issued.

Madison, Wis, April 14.-Adjt.- Gen.
Boardman yesterday issued the annual
order for the encampment of the Wiscon-
sin National guard. The camp this year
will be named Camp Upham in honor of
the former governor. Brighten. G. r.
Boardman is placed in command of the
provisional brigade, and his staff will be-
composed as follows:
Col. w. H. Patton, assistant adjutant-
general.
Col Allan F. Caldwell, brigade quarter,
master.
Col. George Graham, brigade inspector Of
small arms practice.
Maj f. J. Wilkie, brigade surgeon.
Col. w. G. Ginty, First Lieutenants Elmer
E. Tenant Second infantry and Thomas
p Cochrane. Third infantry, aides de-camp.
Each company is ordered to send a de-
tail of one sergeant and two privates
twenty-four hours in advance Of the COM
pany, to make proper preparations for
the troops, and the order states positive
ly that but two cooks will be allowed
to company. Owing to the scarcity
of tent accommodations, no visitors will
be provided with lodgings, and must come
prepared to take care of themselves
First Lieut.. f. NJ. Caldwell, Seventh Z.
5: cavalry, will again be the inspecting
officer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
All Had Curranu Cake.

The inhabitants of small village not
twenty miles from Bradford are noted
fer peculiar fondness for currant cake.
A stranger, who had obtained work in
one of the factories there, had an exam
pie of this. He had taken his breakfast
with him, tied up in a cotton handker-
chief, and on his arrival at the mill he
was looking around for place to put it
in until the meal hour should arrive.
The foreman seeing his dilemma, called
out to him:
What hes ia i thi henkercher, lad ~
"Currant cake" was the reply.
''Well," said he, pointing to whole
pile of breakfast handkerchiefs. ''tha can
chuck it on that heap wi t'others; they
al en'-Weekly Telegram.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
SUIT BY THE TAXPAYERS.
Want Delivery Of Stock by a Railway
Company Restrained.


Ashland Wis, April 16.-[Special. /
Suit has been brought by a large number
of heavy taxpayers of Bayfield, county
against the Washburn, Bayfield, & Iron
River Railway company, the Bayfield,
County Construction company and others
to restrain the delivery of stock and
bonds, setting out that a conspiracy has
been formed between the railway con-
struction company and the railway COM
pany to defraud the county and other
stockholders by selling stock and bonds
of the railway company to the construc-
ton company at less than one-ffth the
value, and for the purpose of evading the
payment of laborers and for material
used in construction. An injunction and
a receiver were applied for under a recent
decision of the Supreme court. the county
is liable for $215,00O in bonds, and this
action is to see that the proceeds are
properly applied
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
An Idyl Ofthe Frontier.

Proud. yet calm, the little band stood,
surrounded by impIacable savages in
thousands
Crimson-streaked war whoops writhed
through the air, swiriingly.
Then
The little band began on ''My Mother
Was a Lady"
Awakening from the ecstacy of rendi-
ton, the leader held out his hat, as had
been his wont in the crowded mart and
found himself alone with his accomplces
A pale blue dust indicated the mad flight
OF the whooping enemy.-Cincinnat En-
Ouirer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
WANTS 4 LAKE STEAMER.
Government Negotiating for the
Steamer n. w. Gilbert
at Ashland,

Ashland. Wis, April 16.-[Special.l i
Negotiations are pending for the purchase
of the big steel steamer w. H. Gilbert
from W. H. Gilbert Of Ashland. Mr..
Gilbert received four kilograms from
Washington yesterday on the subject.
The w. H. Gilbert is a steel freighter
of large size, which was built by +. W.
Wheeler & Co. in 1892 at West Bay
City. She has an overall length of 34S
feet. A feet beam and 26 feet nodded
depth. Her measurement is 2S20.30
gross and 22OO.45 net tons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
TREAT COMMISSIONER
Monroe Man is Now Member of
the State Board OF
Control.

Madison, Wis, April 15.-TSpecial.1 /
The commission of Assembiyman ~ B.
Treat of Monroe as member Of the
state board of control was signed by Gov
Scofeld today. Mr. Treat arrived today
and took his seat on the board, which is
holding a special session for the purpose
of formally electing ex-President J. E.
Heg superintendent of the new state
refOrmatory at Green Bay. The board
will also, this afternoon, elect one of
its members president to succeed Mr.. Heg
The choice appears TO lie between Judge
W. z. Lyon and eX-Congressman Rich
ard T. Guenther
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
HOSPITAL AT MANITOWOC.
Sisters of st. Francis Secure an Option
Valuable PropertY.

Manitowoc, Wis, April 15.-[Special. !
The Sisters of st. Francis contemplate
the erection of a hospital in this city,
which when completed will cost about
$4,000. They have through their rep
resentative secured an option on the prop
erty known as 'Gerpheide's park" The
site is beautifully located on an elevated
tract of land along the Manitowoc river,
overlooking the city. Many of our citi-
zens have looked upon this property as an
ideal site for a city park, as the location
is an excellent one and affords a fine view
of the city. Archbishop Katzer was in
the city this week to inspect the site and
make the necessary arrangements to Sc
cure an option on the property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
HOW'S This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F. j. CHENEY y CO.. Props, Toledo, o.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
out any Obligation made by their firm
West & TruaS, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo, o.
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 7jc per bot
tie. Sold by al! Druggists. Testimonials
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
M'KOWN INDICATED.
Trustees of La Crosse County Asylum
Find Charges Groundless

La Crosse, Wis, April 1S.-[Special. /
Supt. c. S McKOWn of the La Crosse
county insane asylum, who was on trial
for alleged cruelties to patients and IT,
regularity in the management of that in
stitution, has come out victorious The
trustees spent two days in taking test
mony, making a very thorough inyestiga-
ton, and have just announced their de-
clsloH. MchoWn is indicated from
every charge and his management of the
asylum commended in the highest terms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
ALLEGED CROOK ARRESTED.
Prof. keene Taken by La Crosse Polio
on Charge of Swindline

La Crosse, Wis, April IS Special. I
The police rounded ID an alleged crook
with national reputation. who has been
doing all-around confidence games in this
city as a clairvoyant under the name
of Prof. keene. He is alleged to have
sWindled SpirituaHsts here out of several
thousand dollars and diamonds, iewelry
ana other valuables. He attempted tC
leave the city on the Burlington road.
was arrested, but escaped from the police
and was finally rounded up by officers
IL the extreme northern part Of the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
No Call for Troops.

Madison, Wis, April 14-Adjt.- Gen.
Boardman said yesterday that the rumor
that the Fourth regiment would not be
sent to the front in case of war was un-
founded at is not true that the First
and Third regiments have been selected
for use in case of war; said Gen Board
man. ''No action has been taken and
no regiments or companies selected
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
FIGHT WITH FISHERMEN.
anne Wa rdens Encounter Men Illegally
Fishing Near Depere.

FIsHIhR NeaT DeNers.
Green Bay, Wis, April 16.-Thursday
morning Deputy Game Wardens f. NJ.
Bissinger and Links of Oconto, with Tn
der Sheriff Baritone, made a raid on a
party of gillnet fishermen three miles
above Depere IN the Fox river. The fish
ermen have been in the habit of lifting
nets at night. Arriving there, the war
dens found six men, who, about half an
hour before, had lifted their nets. The
fishermen, upon learning the presence of
the Wardens, prepared for battle, and a
desperate fight ensued on the banks in
which clubs, stones and rocks were used.
The fight lasted for some time in the
darkness, until the fishermen fled Six
teen gillnets and two boats were confis-
Gated and destroyed. When the nets
were taken up by the wardens. they were
found to contain 200 pounds of pike and
pickerel
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
Band will Parade

Green Bay, Wis, April 15.-ISpecial.
Prof Grant White, leader Of Whites
city band, has notified all the members
of his organization to be ready for a call
to duty. 1t is the purpose of the band
as soon as word is received that war res
olutions have been passed by Congress,
TO parade the principal streets of this
est possible pitch. War interest here is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
TWO YEARS AT WAUPUN.
Perry Stickney Sent Up for Steal.
ing Creamery Funds at
L1azomanie.

Madison, Wis, April 1S-[ Special. /
Perry Stickney, late secretary of the
Mazomanie & Berry Creamery company.
pleaded guilty in the municipal court this
morning to embezzling $1,000, funds OF
the company, and was sentenced to two
years in state prison. Requests for
leniency were Rade to the court by
Chairman Powell of the county board.
Sheriff Moulton. Mayor-elect Whelan ana
City Attorney Award, all of whom have
lived in Mazomanie.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
Strike Still Unsettled.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, April 15.-The
employees of the Chippewa Lumber and
Boom company are still out. While they
agreed at secret meeting yesterday to
persist in their demand for ten hours la
Dor and ten hours pay, talk with in
dividual members leads to the impression
that an invitation from Manager Irvine
to the men to go to work would break
the present apparent deadlock and at
least half Of the large force would ac-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
FELL DOWN A SHAFT.

Roy Smith of Menasha Meets with a
Fatal Accident in a Warehouse.
Menasha, Wis, April 14.-Roy Smith,
aged % years, met with a fatal acct
dent at the woodenware company's large
warehouse on River street yesterday aft
ernoon. While at work on the third floor
he fell through an elevator shaft to the
was dead when picked up, having sus-
tanned a broken neck. Yesterday was
the first day that Smith had worked in
the Warehouse
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
VIII Use an Engine.

Baraboo, Wis. April 16.-[ Special. i
The Baraboo Waterworks company will
put in a siXty-horsepOwer gasoline engine
at once. At the present time the plant is
run By water power, but at certain sea-
sons of the year the water is insufficient
for the work required.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
BOY IS MISSING.
Search with Bloodhounds Fails to Find
Lad of Butternut.

Butternut, Wis, April 15.-The 9-year-
old son of Mr.. Kampien strayed away
from his home one week ago and has not
been seen since. He is said to have tax
en- the household dog with him. Persons
were out Sunday and Monday looking for
him, but could not find any trace of the
boy. Wednesday morning the sheriff of
Langlade county came here with two
bloodhounds to look for the boy Last
night the men returned with the hounds
from their search after the boy, but they
found no trace of him
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
VIII Appoint tie f3oard.

Green Bay, Wis, April 15-[Special. ]
Mayor f. B. Desnoyers has decided
upon May 1 as the time when he will
appoint board of police and fire COM
missioners for Green Bay. This will be
the first time the recent act of the Leg
islature, requiring such board in cit
les of this size. has been acted upon
here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
WILL BUY THE PLANT.
Charles Keller to Operate Nail Factory
at Sheboygan.

Sheboygan, Wis, April 1S.-[Special
Charles Keller is negotiating for the
Schulthess factory in this city in which he
will establish nail factory. The SCHULZ
Eeiss plant is an iron-worEing factory. L
as expected that the property will be trans
ferred to Mr.. Keller this week, who will
add a large amount of new machinery tc
the equipment of the factory. The build
ing is 4 large three-story structure and
Mr.. Keller expects to manufacture nails
on a large scale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
LITTLE BOY DROWNED.
Widows Son Falls Into the Montreal
River at Hurley.

Hurley, Wis. April 1S.-[Special IA
little boy, aged 4 years, son of Mrs
Houlehan, widow. was drowned in the
Montreal river last evening. The body
has not yet been found, but hundreds are
looking for il.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
WANT BRYAN TO SPEAK.
Modern WoOdmeD of Southwestern Wis
consin to Hold Picnic in June.

Dodgeville, Wis, April 16-[Special. /
The Modern Woodmen of Southwestern
Wisconsin will hold their first annual pic
mic at Mineral Point on June 8. Lieut.
Gov. Northcott of Illinois, who is head
council of the order, will be present. The
cure the services of w. J. Bryan, who is
an enthusiastic WOOdman
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
MILLER SURRENDERS.
slayer of MILFORD Taylor Returns to Eau
Claire.

Eau Claire Wis, March 1S.-Christian
Miller, who has been searched for by of
fcers since Friday for killing MILFORD
Taylor with an axe, was found yesterday
at his home and taken into custody Mil
Ter was starved and worn out, and said
that he was tired of wandering around
the country. His wife has also appeared
after vain search for her husband.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
HELD TO GRAND JURY.
G. e. Townsend and william Ruddy o.
Shullsburg Under Arrest

3
Madison, Wis, April 14.-[Special /
G. E. Townsend and William Rudy, both
of Shullsburg, were arraigned before Unit
ed States Court Commissioner w. D. Nc
Cue here late yesterday afternoon on the
charge of sending obscene matter through
the mails. They waived examination and
were held for the action of the grand
jury in bonds of $500 each. Townsend
furnished bail, but Rudy was unable to
furnish bonds and WAS remanded TO iail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
TROUT SEASON OPENS.
Many Good Catches Reported from
Streams Near Plainfield

Plainfield, Wis, April 15.-[Special. /
The long-lookedfor trout season opened
today and as early as 4 o'clock this morn
ing many sportsmen were whipping the
streams with good success. Many of the
business men have torn themselves away
from urgent business to enjoy the first
days of trout fishing. Some very large
catches are reported.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
Try Grain-O! Try Grain

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you q
packageof GRAINO, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as well
as the adult. All who try it, like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
celves it without distress. IL the price OF
coffee. 15c. and % cts. per package Sold
by all grocers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20

Dear Charlie, if 1 marry you will you
get up and make the fires in the morn
ingY'
Darling girl, we will get married in the
summer. Before winter you will get used
to the idea of making the fires yourself. :"
Chicago Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
SUICIDE AT RIPON.
Frederick Mike, an Old Resident, Hang
Himself in His Barn.

Himself in His Barn.
Ripon, Wis, April 14.-[Special. /
Frederick Mike, a resident for twenty
five years, ended his own life by hanging
himself in his barn yesterday afternoon.
He was 70 years of age. For years he
has suffered with rheumatism and lately
appeared to be in the greatest pain When
he committed the deed he Was probably in
q state of mental aberrat ton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
ONH ENJOYS

NSX%EH LSAS ~ = SD
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of it's kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FYc syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW YORK. RE
Miss Ina Hellpopper of Oklahoma
has asked the permission of the courts to
change her name to Ina Helper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03

Summer prices on best grade of
hard COAL Hard wood. long or short.
Phone l19S- E b. McKowE-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Cloth Jackets.

Complete assortment. lowest prices
at Richter & Sons, PIG West Secon,
street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Piano and organ Bargains at Bowlby',

Piano and Organ Bargains at Bowlby's.
One Smith organ. 2 stops. s 10
One fine tone Burdette, 6 stops. 25
One stop Carpenter organ.-...- 40
One new Estey, IL stops. $4,000. So
One new Story & Clark. IL stops. so
One Worchester square piano so
One Chickering square piano. As
One large high top Prince organ. 25
One elegant upright piano slight
One upright piano. fine tone. -. $50
One $3.50 piano slightly marred-. 100
75 cents and 81 per week will pay
for the organs and 50 to $40 per
month will pay for the pianos. Call
and see them ID. Roy BowLBY-
The record-union., 1898-03-12
TWO GREAT EXPOSITIONS.

Elsewhere in this issue Of the Rec
ord-Union' appears a collection of ex-
pressions from prominent papers on the
subject of the two great expositionS for
1900" namely that at Paris and that
proposed in honor of the semi-centen-
NAL of the admission of California TO
the Union Of States In introducing
the articles referred to, we have ex-
pressed the thought of this paper upon
the subject, which is, in a nutshell, that
the State and all its people have a vi
tai and immediate interest in conserv-
ing to the full of their ability both of
these great fairs, in each of which we
may do ourselves and mankind infinite
good.
The two expositions are not in the
slightest degree antagonistic, but are
in perfect harmony. Whatever we do
in promoting the one will in no wise
detract from our duty, nor lessen our
ability as to the other The time is
very short now in which to make prep
aration and do ourselves full credit.
The thought of the people should be
drawn to the subject by our contem-
poraries generally, that the public mind
may be fully informed upon the matter,
and all plans. ways and means be free
~ and generously discussed
The record-union., 1898-03-12
A Heap o. Trouble.

Over in the mountainous part of West
Virginia is a happy. contented people
whose world is bounded by the pine
clad peaks around them. Occasionally
travellers find their way into the re-
mote valleys and are viewed with GU
rious interest or derision by the peo-
pie they come in contact with
Recently a party Of New Workers
stopped at one of the regulation two
om-and-a-loft cabins, and went
through the night with as much forti-
tude as they could muster But in the
morning, when they found no convent
ences for washing, their composure
gave way and they looked at each other
blankly.
On their wants being made known
however, they were escorted behind
the cabin and one of the children
poured water on their hands while they
performed their additions. During
this operation the entire family stood
around as interested spectators.
You alls wash every day." asked
their host, curiously.
Yes, of course"
The younger members OF the fam
lily looked at each other and snickered
in open contempt.
"Golly! I low you all mus be a
heap O. trouble to yourse'fs," one OF
them remarked as he turned away de-
rlSiVely.-DetrOit Free Press
The record-union., 1898-03-12

was more ar ease in the saddle than he
could have been out of ii.
Only a moment elapsed before the
alert eye of the buyer caught sight OF
the appraised whip. The next instant
he raised his hand a little above his
head, held il motionless moment and
then dropped it with a forward move
ment Quickly the seller repeated the
motion of assent with his whip. and
then. turning to his caller, said:
That's all there is TO it. To
stranger this kind Of a performance
looks like long-range sign talk be-
tween deaf-mutes. but we understand
each other perfectly. We both know
how many cattle there are in the
bunch, and the price at which they
have been sold Had we been within
speaking distance of each other the
transaction would probably have been
verbal one. just for the sake of So
ciability, but not because ii would have
made the bargain better understood or
any more binding. Chicago Post.