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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09

Will Arrange Programme for the Semi
Centennial at Madison.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 5.--[Special. j
The committee from the State Teachers
association appointed at its recent session
in Milwaukee to arrange the programme
for the part the teachers will take in
the celebration of the state semi-centen-
NAL in this city June Z, s and 8, will meet
next Saturday in the office of the state
superintendent of education to discuss the
programme, an outline of which is being
prepared by Supt. Emery, who is chair
man of the committee, the other members
being Supt. Seifert of Milwaukee, Presi-
dent Salisbury of Whitewater, DR.. j. w.
Stearns of the State university and Supt.
Jackson of Columbus. G. 2. Stickney,
secretary of the semi-centennial commit
tee was also present. A meeting of the
finance committee of the semi-centennial
will be held in the State Historical So
ciety's rooms next Monday at $3.50 o'clock
n. H.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
ASK HIS DISMISSAL.
Creditors of Superior Bank Dtssatisfie ed
with the Receiver.

West Superior, Wis, Feb. 4.-[Spe-
cial Creditors of the Bank Of West
Superior have petitioned the circuit court
for the dismissal of Assignee Nichols of
the bank and the request that a receiver
be appointed in his place. 1t is alleged
holder in the bank, transferred most of
his stock in the bank to H. w. Nichols
shortly before the assignment to avoid
stockholders liability and that this step
helped to bring on the insolvency, and
that Assignee Nichols knew of the trans
fer and conspired with Burhans in the
matter. The answer to the complaint de-
MES all of the charges. The matter will
be heard before Judge Vinje of the cir
:-lIir cOurt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
HOWARD NELL MAY RESUME.
Capitalists Are Negotiating for the Me-
nasha Property.

Menasha, Wis.,, Feb. 5.-[Special j
There is a likelihood of the Howard mill
in this city being put IN operation again.
The mill was built about ten or twelve
years ago by c.. W. Howard, and under
his management wags a prosperous institu-
ton. About the time the panic came Mr.
Howard disposed of the plant to a stock
company, headed by Oshkosh capitalists
who, after running it for time, aban-
doned it, claiming that at the low price
paper had been selling the mill was not
equipped to compete with other mills. Sew
leral months ago james Bolton leased the
plant aud started it up, but he, too, quit
like his predecessors. Yesterday a party
of capitalists consisting Of w. II. Bro
kaw. the Kaukauna paper manufacture
er; c. +. Pride, the well-known contrac
tor: w. II. Foote the Oshkosh miller, and
B. L. Cornish, also Of the latter city, Wis
tied the mill, and it is said that negotia-
tons for the purchase of the property by
one or more of these gentlemen are pend
inc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
PLANS ARE ADOPTED.
William, Waters of Oshkosh will be AR
chiteet of Normal School Building.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 81 Special. l.
The state board of normal regents; to-day
adopted the plans of William Waters of
Oshkosh for a new normal school building
at River Falls to replace the building
which was burned. A bond guaranteeing
that the building can be erected for $::5533,-
600 accompanied the plans. This, of
course does not include equipment. and
the total will probably reach $4,000
Work is to be begun as SOON as bids can
be awarded, and the contract will prob
ably call for the completion of the build
ing by September Is. The board voted
to set apart all the insurance money re-
ceived ON the burned building, amounting
to $44, S70.12, for the construction of the
new building and equipment. 1t will be a
three-story structure with all modern
equipments, amply heated, lighted and
vesn tilatod
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
An Oratorical Contest.

Platteville, Wis, Feb. 5.-[Speciall-
The ". c. T. Z. held an oratorical com
! test last evening in which seven young
ladies took part. The successful con
BASS, awarded silver medal; second, Miss
/ Mamie Griswold, awarded one years
+, Subscription TO the American Home
! Maeazine. Excellent musical selections
! were rendered. The judges were Mines.
ID. McGregor, S. Roundtree and Prof
;Macumber Prof. George Beck pre-
sided. The proceeds were for the read.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
WANT THE. HARBOR DREDGED.
Oconto City Council Presents Resolutions
to Wisconsin, congressman.

Oconto, Wis.,. Feb 4--[Special. ]-Reso-
lutions were introduced in the city coun-
ell, to be forwarded to Senators Spooner
and Mitchell and Representative Stewart,
urging them to, use all honorable means
to procure the passage of the appropria-
ton, recommended by the government en-
gineer, for the Improvement of the Ocon-
to harbor during 1898, to be expended in
dredging a continuous channel sixteen
feet in depth from the outer extremities
of the piers to, THE dock and wharf lines.
About $150,0O0' has already been eXpend-
ed upon the harbor, but the whole benefit
cannot be derived until the works are
cOmpleted Il. t1i&Er fullest extent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
WILL HAVE NO CARNIVAL.
Project TO Celebrate Semi-Centennial a
Appleton is Abandoned.

AppIetOn q.
Appleton. Wis, Feb. 5.-[Srecial.]-
The proposition to hold semi-centennial
carnival during the three days interven-
ing between the G. 4. f. encampment
and the biennial convention Of the Ger
imam Catholic Benevolent societies has
practically been abandoned for a time at
least. 1t may be held early in July, how
ever and if so it will include the entire
F.; Fox River valley rs well as Outagamie
county. It WAS decided that the strain
!of entertaining the veterans and the Cath
olics would be great enough without the
addition of those who would attend the
carnival. The city council has appropri
ated $500 to help the Grand Army men
entertain their guests and arrangements
will be completed as soon as possible for
the enca.nMnlnont
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
FOUR YEARS AT WAUPUN.
Charles Lee Sentenced for Assaa1s On
Capt Campbell.

Manitowoc, Wis, Feb. 4.-[Special~ l.
Charles Lee, who was convicted last week
of the assault and robbery of Capt. A. D.
Campbell, was brought before Judge Gil
son yesterday and sentenced to four years
at hard labor in states prison, one day of
each year to be spent in solitary contine-
ment. Sheriff Muth took Lee to Waupun
this morning. August Kucera, one of the
prisoners, last week notified Sheriff Muth
that Lee, Foley and Miller, the Collins
burglars, had planned to overpower the
jaileEy get possession of the keys and make
a break for liberty. This plan was to be
carried out during the absence of the sher-
if. Upon receiving this information Sher-
if Muth had each prisoner locked in his
own cell and did not again allow them in
the corridor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
WISCONSIN SUGAR BETS.
Analysis at madison Shows Them to be
of Good Quality.

agricultural experiment station of the uni
versity has issued a bulletin on the sugar
beet industry in Wisconsin. The state
chemist analYzed many samples sent in
by farmers to whom, seed was furnished
by the station. The report shows that
2227 samples were analysed during 1897,
and of this number 1868 came from sixty
eight counties of the state. The average
per cent Of sugar in these samples was
1857 with purity of I'll. The average
of sugar in the beets for the past four
years has been f2-7 with purity of IT'S.
The average yield per acre for 1897 was
1876 tons as shown by the average of
11O5 different Farmers reports.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
KU-KLUX WHIPPED HIM.
Terrible Experience Of the Late w.
w. Wheeler While LaborinG
in the South.

Beloit, Wis, Feb. 5.-[Special. 1.-THE
remains of w. w. Wheeler, missionary fo1
for Wisconsin of the American Sunday
School union, who died on Thursday, were
laid to rest in the cemetery here today.
Mr.. Wheeler, although he was never or
idained to the ministry, was ever preach
Ter of the Gospel and his fatal illness was
contracted while holding revival services
lat Ferrysville and Towerville, in Craw
ford county. Last summer, while hold
ing service in Crawford county, his tent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
OVERLAND TRAIN. WRECKED.
Bridge Gives Way Near Pasco, WASH
No Passengers Are Hurt.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 7.-An. eastbound
overland passenger train ON the North
ern Pacific railroad was wrecked at 3
o'clock Sunday morning two miles east
of Pasco, in Eastern Washington. 4 sud
den flood had washed away or. weakened
several bents of trestle, causing the en-
CINE and forward cars to plunge into the
ditch Two men Were killed and two
others injured. All were tnamps- One OF
the dead was reported to be named John
Nelson The engineer and fireman saved
themselves by jumping, No passengers
were injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
STREET FIGHT AT KENOSHA.
Thomas Enright is Badly Injured IN a


Kenosha. Wis, Feb. 81 Special /
As the result of Il street fight last night
Thomas Enright is in a precarious condi-
ton and may not live. His assailant, it is
alleged. was Henry Lambkin, a coloFed
man. The affair was the result of d few
hot words and which led to blows, the
colored man getting the upper hand. He
knocked Enright down and then, it is al
legged, kicked and jumped upon his vie
tim Enright was rendered unconscious
for several hours. The police state that
Lambkin was arrested, but Enright re-
fused to make any charge against him,
believing that he gave the coloreGi man
sufficient provocation for the attack
Lambkin was, therefore. fined but 81 and
costs for disorderly conduct.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09

Chicago Man Wants to Put an Electric
Line Through Kenosha.

Kenosha, Wis, Feb. 5.-lSpecial. lit
now seems certain that the franchise
asked for by Fred 6. Comstock of Chica-
go for a local electric street railway line
will be granted by the common council,
Notwithstanding the fact that the citizens
generally believe the new company is con-
nected in some way with the Milwaukee,
Racine & Kenosha Electric Street Rail
way company. This inference finds its
foundation in the fact that Mr.. Comstock
does not ask for line through Main
street, which was ONE of the main OBJ
jections raised against letting the Milwau
kee, Racine & Kenosha line through but
he does specify in his proposed ordinance,
a line directly through the city from the
northern to the southern limits. Mr.. Com
stock denies any connection with the in
terurban road. however.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09

will Go to the KlOndike.

Patch Grove, Wis, Feb, 4-[Special.l
Those who will start for the gold fields
of Alaska from here III the spring are
Messrs, Frank England, ST.. L. Lewis.
Frank Lewis and Abe Anderson. They
will join the Lancaster expedition, which
will start on February IT,
Iron Belt. Wis. Feb. Al Special. IA
party of eight Klondikers from Hurley.
headed by Capt. Wall, passed through
here for the Alaskan gold fields A feat
ure of the outfit is a pack of fourteen
dogs Gagged and trained to do service on
sleds when they reach their destinati ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
WRoNGED HUSBAND Stays TWO.
Wife and Her Admirer Are Shot to Death
at Crescent, W.. Va.

Parkersburg. W. Va, Febi 7.-George
p Tucker, citizen of Crescent, Fayette
county. killed his wife and her paramount,
William McAllister. Saturday. Tucker
and his wife had separated on several oc
casions, and about week. ago he left
home with the Intention. he said of re-
manning away indefinitely: When he
come home, he found McAllister and his
wife together, and he Immediately began
shooting. Two bullets struck. M9Allister,
both passing through the heart. Another
bullet penetrated his wife'ss brain. Both
vitims died instantly. After Tucker had
committed the crime he walked to- Mont
gomery and gave himself. up, to the au-
thG1itios
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
Old Settlers Meet.

Grand Rapids. Wis. Feb. 5.-[Special.l
-ThE--l!ay night about 200 cid settlers
of Wood county registered 1T the New
Central hotel. Only those who were
80 years old or more and had been a resi-
dent for twenty years We're admitted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
Probing. Tnustss-

Cleveland, O.. Feb. 1.-The state Sen
ate trust investigating committee again
convened here at the Forest City house
this afternoon to examine into the Stand
ard Oil, Copperas and several other
trusts The Standard Oil people were all
absent from the city when the commit
tee was in session last week and SUBJ
poenas could not be served upon them
1t is understood today. however, that the
sheriff subsequently succeeded in serv-
ing the papers upon several officials of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
A CHURCH CELEBRATION.
Cornerstone of ST.. MaFy's Church of kau-
kauna to be Laid oA ST. Patrick's Day.

Conversions of ST. Mays Church of kau-
kauna to be Laid ols ST. Patrick's Day.
Kaukauna, Wis, Feb. 5.-ESpecial. j
A monster celebration to take place on
St. Patrick's day in this city is now being
arranged by T. X Steinbrecher, the par
ish priest of st. Marys congregation.
During the ceremonies the laying of the
cornerstone of the proposed new st.
Marys church edifce-a $4,000 struct-
ure, the foundation of which was laid
last fali-will be accomplished by the
priesthood and some of the higher church
dignitaries.
The celebration is to include all the
cities and towns in the Fox River valley
from Fond du Lac to Green Bay. All
the Catholic societies in this territory are
to be present and take part. 1t is con
fidently expected that this will be the
most imposing celebration of the kind
ever attempted in this city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
COCK FIGHT NEAR BARABOO.
Chicago Men Lose Money on the Mains
Five Birds killad.

Baraboo. Wis, Feb. 7.-TSpecial. l.
Several sportsmen from Chicago came to
Baraboo last Saturday and at night held
a cockfght about four miles from this
city in a deserted farmhouse. The cham
pion bird in the contest is owned by a
Baraboo fancier, it taking first and sec
oRd prizes. The Chicago men brought a
cage of nine birds and five of these were
killed. 1t is claimed that hundreds of
dollars changed hands. and that the
owner Of the local champion fowl Sc
cured $3.50. The gate receipts were large.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
wealthy Man Goes TO Jail.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. 7.-[Special.]
Charles Nelson, one of the recently con-
victed fishermen. has gone to jail to serve
out sixty days sentence, although he is
reported wealthy. 1t is said that he went
to jail upol the advice of Attorney
Charles Oelyrich, who stated some days
ago in Justice Watson's court that he
would give Fond du Lac county good
and nlanty" before he finished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
HELD FOR TRIAL.

MeM Alleged to Do Implicated i1 the
Death of ssCooney" Webster.
Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. 4.-[Special I'm
the municipal court today Frank kitz,
Abe Muench and Mic Marx, charged with
manslaughter in causing the death of
'Cooney" Webster last November, after
Webster had drank three pints of whisky,
were held for trial on March l. Bail
was fixed at $1,000 each, which was fur
,,ich
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
GRANTED A DIVORCE.

!. L. Morgan of OSHKOSH Legally Separ-
ated from His Wife.
Oshkosh, Wis, Feb Z Special il
E. Morgan has been granted decree of
absolute divorce from his wife, Ada
Gates Morgan. Desertion was alleged as
the ground for legal separation. The
plaintiff is one Of the members o.
the Morgan company, one of l..
largest sash and door manufactu.
ing concerns in the world, and The
defendant is a daughter of George w
Gates, superintendent of the Diamond
Match company's interests here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
Il aIScr Must Die.

Supreme court today confirmed the ind,
ings of the Montgomery county court
condemning to death Charles 0. Kaiser
for the murder of his wife at NoTris-
town October % 1S4f
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
NV Radoer Companiex.

Madison. Wis. Feb. Especial. AR
ticles of association were filed today by
the Fond du Lac Land and Improvement
company, capital, $4,000; incorporators,
r. II. Lee, @. L. Hastings and l.. J.
Remington The Kenosha County club.
to promote golf games and other athletic
exercises; incorporators, C. f. Remer, \.
Ell. Lance and Fl. S. Van Ingen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
SECURE CONCESSIONS.
Madison Citizens and North W estern Rail-
way Agree on Improvements.

Madison, Wis, Feb. Especial I
The committee of aldermen which visit
ed Chicago to confer with the officials of
the Chicago & North Western railroad in
regard to filling i'll along the Monona lake
shore by its double tracks, has succeeded
in securing every concession from the
company except III the matter of the stone
work. The city desired hand laid en-
bankment, while the company proposes TO
put III line of rk-ra work which would
not present SO neat an appearance as the
citizens wish
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
STOCK. Is SUBSCRIBED.
Pommeriola Pickle Factory is Assured An
Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. 4-[Special.l
AT meeting of the Fond du Lac Ad--
vancement association held last evening,
it was announced by the president that
sufficient stock had been subscribed by 10.
cal people to induce Mr. Pommerich of
Oshkosh to move his pickle factory here.
Mr.. Pommerich made the offer to sub,
scribe $4,000 if Fond du Lac business men
would. do likewise. It was no trouble
whatever to do this, and the pickle factory
will be located in this city in the course
of q few weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
HUSBAND rs i'm Chicago.

London, Feb THE inquest over the
remains of Marta Wysocka and Clement
Juormiorowich, both of whom were shot
and killed in Whitechapel on Saturday
by Marta's paramour, Karazowski.
through jealousy. has developed that
Marta husba nsl is now in Chicago All
thA narties are Russian Poles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
Sturgeon Bay Company Dissolved.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 3.-[Special. 1.-The
Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship
Canal and Harbor company today filed
notice of dissolution.
Articles of association were fled by the
r. G. Kingsley Lumber company of Mer-
rill: capital, $50, 900: incorpora tors, r, G.
Kingsley, L. W. Arson and John Land
erSS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
TEACHERS ELECT OFFICERS.
Close of the Upper Peninsula Conven'
ton.

PP6I o1s1KIo1kA1sT W0@
ton.
Marquette, Mich. Feb. THE follow
ing officers of the Upper Peninsula Teach
eFs' associa ton were elected:
President-L. L. Wright, Ironwood.
First Vice President-Anna NJ. Chandler,
Marquette.
Second e-President+-Miss Aline Ma
verify.
Secretary-F. D. Davis, Negaunee.
Recording Secretary-ThOmas L. C0&lon,
Crystal Falls.
Treasurer-T. D. Patton..
The association passed resolutions de-
manding the establishment of a state
normal school in the Upper Peninsula. A
committee was appointed to- push the
project in the Legislature.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09

Baraboo Wis, Feb. 5.-[Special. 1.-The
new Lutheran church at North Freedom
will be dedicated tomorrow. Rev. George
Adascheche Of kenosha and Rev. Henry
Eestcnz of Clifton will othciate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
BUYS A STEEL PLANT.
G. W. Murray Purchases West Superior
Property for $50, 900.

West Superior, Wis, Feb. 7.-[SpeciaI.1
George Wildwood Murray purchased the
West Superior iron and steel plant today
for soc. 900. The property will be passed
sin Steel company, and may be operated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
CHEAP COAL AT MANlToWoC.
local Dealers Engage in War of Prices
on Anthra cite.

Manitowoc, Wis, Feb. Especial, p
A coal war is being waged in this city be
tween the local coal companies. The price
of hard coal was reduced from $3.50 to
SIS ton on Monday by north side deal
err. Since that time there has been con-
tinual cutting, and yesterday hard coal
was sold for 1926 ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
President Dole in Bufrals,

Buffalo, Y. Y, Feb. President Dole
and party arrived this morning from
Washingtoa. A committee headed by
Can't. Joha II. Brinker, president of the
n-American Exposition company, met
the train and escorted the party to it's
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09
Mrs. Lane is Better,

Washington. d. c.. Feb. The con.
dition of Mrs. Lane, the daughter of ex-
Senator Blackburn, is. reported to be i'm
proved today She had a good nights
rest and is taking nourjshment mora
freely
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09

hartford, Wis, Feb. 5.-[Special. l.
Shubel Owen. who was badly frozen
some two weeks since, is in a serious con-
dition. All the fingers on both hands
were amputated today.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-09

Hartford. Wis. Feb. 4.-ISpecial L
CHRIS. Kaiser slipped and fell on the side
walk last evening breaking his leg below
the knee.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
THE DRIFT OF A DAY.
BY RAMBLER.

Before the end Of the present
week Thanksgiving will have been
celebrated in our
Things to be towns, and the diff
Thankful For. ferent ways which
different people will
have Of giving vent to their ideas
of what is proper on such an occa-
sion are multltudious. A smok-
ing turkey and stack of pumpkin
pies will grace many a table in
Vinita, and probably tankard of
wine served with a few turned
down glasses will doubtless be in
evidence in few homes. From a
purely temperance standpoint /
feel like enumerating few of the
things tn at | feel thankful for:
I am thankful that house can
be built without the carpenters,
masons, and the owner getting on
a drunk, celebrating its completion.
am thankful that when one
lady calls upon another it is
not incumbent to offer her glass
of wine.
| am thankful that refreshments
may be served without punch
bowl appearing.
am thankful that most Chris
tians are not fascinated with whist
nor progressive euchre.
| am thankful that the children
of Vinita are being taught scientific
temperance in all the schools of the
town, and that The DAILY CHIEF
TAIN is a temperance newspaper.
am thankful that the whiskey
bottle does not sit side by side
with the camphor bottle in many
homes in Vinita.
am thankful that our physi-
clans do not prescribe alcohol oft
ener than they do strychnine or
arsenic.
am thankful that these remarks
apply only to those whom they fit.