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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
WILL NAME TREAT.
The Governor will Place Monroe
Man on the Board of
Control,

Milwaukee, Wis, April 1.-[Special ]
On April Is the term of J. E. Heg of
Lake Geneva on the state board Of con
troll will expire and it is understood that
there will then be a change in the person
mel Of the board. Mr.. Heg, who is presi-
dent Of the board, is recognized as one of
the most useful men on the board, but a
misunderstanding between him and the
governor over the Waukesha school mat
ters has made a change advisable Mr.
Heg does not wish reappointment and
the governor is understood to desire some,
body in his place with whom his rela-
tons will not be strained. The state
board has offered Mr. Heg the superin-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
REBUkES WAR SPIRIT.
Gov ScofieId Urges Citizens to Use
Influence Against Flostil-
ty to Spain.

Madison, Wis, April 2.-[Special. j
Gov. Scofeld said today, in answer to an
inquiry that if war should be declared
Wisconsin would be prepared to do her
part in support of the government said:
II am not ready to believe that this
country is to engage in war, and yet the
situation today seems more critical than
at any former time. / am impressed with
the thought that now is the time for the
conservative citizens of this state, as we'll
as of other states, to use their influence
against the plunging of this country into
war. | confess | have been surprised at
the attitude of some members of Con-
gress upon this subject. / can we'll under
stand how q transient sentiment in favor
of war has been worked up throughout
the county by the sensational press re-
ports, but | was not prepared TO see so
large number of the members of Con-
gress apparently in favor of party ac-
ton. What astorished me most was the
lack of confidence in the President so
suddenly indicated on the part of many
Congressman and Senators a few days
ago. AS far as one may judge
from his reported utterances, the
President has maintained right along
q dignitied and wise course. and it seems
strange that because in his message to
Congress he did not recommend immedi-
ate intervention in behalf of Cuba, which
would have been equivalent to a prOcld-
nation of war, and that while he was
awaiting an answer to his communica-
ton sent to the Spanish authorities, he
should have been severely criticised by
members of both houses.
1t is hard to conceive how thoughtful
people can look upon war as in some man
ner tending to enhance the glory and dig
nifty of a nation. There can be no glory
in it in this stage of civilization. If it
comes it should be only as the culmina-
ton of very unhappy circumstances and
not rs means to stir a false spirit Of pa
triOtism nor to gain transient or perma-
netn advantage. War is 4 horrible evil.
There is not a pleasing feature connected
with it. 1t means destruction of
life and property and untold misery
and grief. 1t is brutal and savage
in all its manifestations. Do those
people who are talking war SO freely
know anything Of its horrors? Think
what it would mean in this state if the
300 troops enrolled in the National
guard were ordered to Havana or to our
Southern seacoast! Without engaging in
4 single battle. it would mean the loss to
Wisconsin of hundreds Of lives and con-
seQuent distress to hundreds of families
III our state.
"The influence of all intelligent and
right-minded people should be in the direc-
ton of discouraging a war spirit. If we
must go to war it will be 4 dreadful ne
cessity, and al the pomp and circum-
stance of it will not lessen its horror
Instead Of criticising the President for
his conservative attitude the people of
this country, regardless of party, should
give him united moral support and aid him
in his difficult task of maintaining the
dignity and rights of the nation and avoid
ing the dread necessity of war"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
HEAVY DAMAGES GIVEN.
Mrs. Anna Werner OF Kenosha Awarded
$4,000 Against North Western Road.

Kenosha, Wis. April 2.-[Special !
The suit of Mrs. Anna Werner against
the Chicago q Northwestern Railway
company for damages was submitted to
the jury last night at O'Clock The
jury returned a verdict this morning. as
sessing her damages at $4,000 The COM
pany had failed to provide platforms or
planks at its depot here, which, it is al
legged rendered it announcement and unsafe
to aight from the cars. Mrs. Werner in
attempting to aight lost her balance and
was thrown heavily to the ground, sus-
tanning serious injuries for which she sued
the railway company for $4,000 Th Use
was a hotly contested one, and occupied
the attention of the circuit court all the
week. J. Y. Quarles argued the case on
behalf of Mrs. Werner and G. H Van
Alstine and Robert McMynn of NIiIwau-
kee represented the company. Judge Sill
verthorn presided at the trial on account
Of the absence of Judge Fish
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
Gave the Major AWAY.

A story is told of a very popular cayal-
ry officer. He was being 1ried for drunk
enness, and among other witnesses was
bis Irish soldier-seryant The court anx-
ious to give the officer every chance, put
several questions to this witness with
view to eliciting any facts that might be
IN his masters favor. When the Irish
man said that his MASTER, on going to
bed, had expressed wish to be called
early, the court was distinctly Pleased.
A man who gave special instructions to
be called early could not-they argued to
themselves-have been drunk. Hoping to
get favorable PARTICULARS, they put a
further question:
And why did Maj. wish to be
called early?''
Then, Faith. an he tould me it was
because he was to be Queen of the May"
came the answer
That settled it.-Tit-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06

ana philosophy departments. and this last
addition makes it one of the strongest
connected with any institution.
The school will be under the direction
Of DR.. Elsom, instructor in physical
training at the university. and there will
remain to assist him during the six weeks
of the summer school Fred Peterson and
Joe Davies, who also instruct in the de-
partmpnt. The courses offered III theO-
retIcal and practical culture will be just
rs complete for the time given as are
those of the college year. They are in
tended primarily for those who intend to
tit themselves as teachers of physical
training N schools and colleges. The in
structiOn, however. Will be open to all
students at the summer school and others
who are seeking personal Improvement
through systematic course such as this.
The exercises will be conducted in the
great armOry and gymnasium. and all
the privileges Of the building will be open
to those who pay the small fees; these
Will include the shower and tub baths.
the exercising rooms, and physical and
medical examinations will be given also.
The fee for each course will be 50. and
the work Of the two viii be arranged as
follows:
Theoretical course, under the direction of
DR.. ElsOm:
Personal Hygiene-Lectures on bathing,
sleep. exercise, diet clothing.
Physical Trainfng-Lectures on theory
and practice Of physical training, history
Of various systems of gymnastics. methods
employed in different Institutions
First Aid to the Injured-Lectures and
demonstrations with the of anatOmmical
charts and diagrams. Practical methods
Of bandaging. what 10 do in emergencies
antid0teS to pOisOns.
hropOmetry-Lectures on history: re-
suits and Importance of anthropOnetric
work; various methods Of measuring: test
ing OF special senses to determine exact
physical condition of men. The pFescrip-
lions of exercise to certain physical de
iciencies and deformities Instruments
and tests used in anthropometry.
The practical course will include:
Light Gymnastics-Instruc and prac-
tice in the various gymnastic drills in free
movements, dumb-beIlS, wands and Indian
clubs; methods of conducting classes. set
ting-up exercises and all forms of lighter
caIisthenics.
Heavy Gymnastics-Horizo and vault
ing bars; horses, bucks and parallel bars ::
dying and travelling rings, tumbling. Jump
ing.
Track Athletics-AIetbod of starting and
training for sprints and long-distance run
ming. Practice in field games and all ath-
ietic sports.
Boxing and Wrestling-Class and individ-
ual work.
Rowing and Swimmng-Tae situation of
the gymnasium on the shore of Lake Men
aota makes it possible to give special in
struction in aquatics Of all kinds.
Already the number of applicants mas
been large, and it is expected. if the school
is as successful as it now promises. TO
make the instruction a permanent feature
Of the summer courses. The three in
Structors are especially well-ftted to do
the work which they have undertaken.
and have been extremely successful in
their management of this growing depart
ment Of the university curriculum.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
WALK-OUT AT RACINE.
More than 200 Carpenters, Paint
erS, Paperhangers and Plas-
terers Quit Work.

Racine, Wis, April 1.-[Special]-
More than 100 carpenters, 100 painters
and paperhangers and about all the plas-
terers in the city, went out on a strike
this morning, pending the settlement Of
their differences with the contractors
over the wage scale for an eight-hour
day. The men, however, say it is not a
strike, but that they simply quit work
until a conference could be held with the
bosses.
The carpenters want 80 cents an hour
the paperhangers 1872 cents an hour and
the plaSterers 30 cents an hour for work
in the future, which the contractors have
not had a disposition to grant SO far.
The timers, who also threatened to be
involved in the walk-out, settled their
differences and went to work this morn-
ing.
Conferences were held today and the
carpenters expect to reach an agreement
with the bosses tonight All the men in
volved are members of the local unions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06

our DUTY to go to the extreme In magma
nimjty i'll order to avoid the horrors of war
Both houses of Congress adjourned on the
!St until the Sd. This disposed of any pres
idential message before that day. In the
House, after an exceedingly turbulent SEES
sion Of six hours, the naval appropriation
Dill was passed. The war spirit manifest
ed IN all the speeches Overawed the naya!
committee itself by increasing the number
OF torpedo boats and torpedo-boat destroy
efS 10 tWenty-fOur, the bill as reported pro-
GIuInS Iof put twelve. The amendment Of
Mr. Cannon, chairman of the appropriations
committee, to reduce the number Of battle
ships to one was buried under an over
Whelmng majority. The provision relating
would have precpitated a debate of several
days, ., vas vas disposed of in ten minutes, a
proposition to decrease the price agreed to
in the bill from $500 to $500 ton being
drowned in Il perfect chorus Of noes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
DIED FROM AN ABSCESS,
kaukauna Physicians Hold Post Morten
Body Of Herman Grisman.

Kaukauna, Wis, April 1.-lSpecial +
A case which had awakened no little
curiosity in the medical fraternity in this
city was cleared up yesterday. Herman
Grisman, aged 40 years, died from some
ailment not wholly known until post
mortem examination was held. The ex-
animation, which was conducted by Drs.
Tanner, Boyd, Lord and Nolan, revealed
the presence of an abcess, involving the
lining of the stomach. Mr.. Grisman had
been sick about seven weeks, and had not
complained Of any trouble with his stom-
ach until a few days before his death.
Manitowoc, Wis, April 1-[Special. /
Mrs. Mary Mccarthy passed away at her
nome "Wednesday afternoon at the age of
rs years. The interment will take place
tomorrow morning i'll the Meme GENE
ferY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
S417 100 CO
TEMPORARILY CLOSED,
Green Bay People Suddenly Deprived of
Dry Goods Market

Green Bay, Wis. April IL Special. i
Many people were surprised to find the
large dry goods house of the A. Spuhler
company closed this morning. Upon in
vestigation it was found that the stock
which will invoice close to 100000. had
been taken charge of by w. d. Ferguson
of Chicago, who represents the estate of
the late II. B. Baker, which is interested
in the business. \ reduction sale will be
inaugurated tomorrow morning for the
purpose Of raising enough money to pay
off the Baker heirs, after which it is eX-
pected the business will be run as before
1t is positively asserted by those inter
ested that the firm is not in any way
financially embarras sed. They say the
only object of closing the store is to
arrange affairs so that the Baker heirs
may withdraw, that being the desire of
the executor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
OFFERED To Mr.. HEG.
Member Of Board of Control Nav
Manage New Refor-
matOry,

Madison, Wis, April 1-President
James E. Heg of the state board of con-
troll has been offered the superintendency
of the new state reformatory at Green
Bay. Mr.. Heg's position on the board of
control expires on April 10, and if he ac-
cepts the offer he will begin his new du-
ties Immediately and will have charge of
the erection of the new buildings as well
as the administration of the institution
when completed. The offer was made by
his associates on the board and came as
great surprise to Mr.. Heg.
Mr.. Heg desires time to consult with
his wife before deciding upon his accept
ance, and will meet the board next Tues
day at Waupun, when he will give them
his decision
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
DIVORCE REFUSED.
Shell Lake Girl Fails to be Freed from
Her Husband at st. Paul.

Shell Lake, Wis, April Ida Ryd-
berg Of this place, or rather Mrs Fran
els NJ. Conant, was denied divorce in
the district court at ST Paul. Mrs. Co
nant and her guardian alleged that she
was married to the defendant in that city
''by duress, strategy and fraud" that she
is only IA years old and had no intention
of entering matrimony at the time when
the ceremony was performed last January,
but unwittingly answered to all the ques-
lions in the affirmative and now wants to
be released. Her petition was denied,
however, by Judge Willis, who decided
that the marriage was a legal contract en-
tered into by her own free Wit, according
to the testimony, and she must abide by
it. Mrs. Commits attorney will appeal to
the Supreme court so it is declared.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
at Green Bay and it is believed that he

Will accept 1t.
Mr.. Heg's successor will have to come
from the First district, in order to have
the representation on the board as it now
IS, and it does not appear advisable to
change it, Gov. ScOfed has two weeks
IL which to make his appointment, and
is not yet ready to name his choice, but
It is reported that Mr.. HegS mantle will
fall upon n. b. Treat of Monroe. Mr..
Treat lives in Green county in the west
ern end of the First district and he has
been suggested as a suitable man for the
place. lie IS 4 strong man and it is be-
lieved that he viii get the appointment.
Capt. n. B. Treat is one of the best
known Republicans in the state. He
served WITH distinction in the war. he is
wide experience in political matters.
Capt. Yreat was born at Orono. Me-, on
March II, 1889. and received his educa-
ton in the public schools of that place.
he came to Wisconsin when he was 10
years of age and settled at Monroe.
where he has since resided. He enlisted
III July, 1862, and served as lieutenant
and captain III the Thirty -first regiment
of Wisconsin volunteers, participating in
Sherman's march TO the sea- After the
war. he engaged in the mercantile bust
ness at Monroe and still continues in it.
He has held the offices of alderman in
Monroe and supervisor in Green county.
and was chairman of the Green county
Republican committee for one term
In 1894 Capt. Treat was elected to the
Assembly and he at once took rank
among the leaders on the Republican side
of the house. In 1894 he was reelected
and was equally prominent in the next
Assembly. He was chairman of the COM
mittee on assessment and collection of
taxes, one of the most important commit
tees in the house, and served on other
lnnQrt1nt 10
prominent in the Grand Army and has
held several Offices in his post 1t is be-
lieved that he will make very valuable
man on the board.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
FAMILIES POISONED.
Alleged TO Have Eaten Diseased NJ eat In
Sank County.

Baraboo, Wis, April II Special. IA
warrant has been issued against a farmer
residing in the town Of Honey Creek.
charging him with selling diseased meat.
1t is charged that one of his cattle gave
premature birth to a calf, after being sick
several days. The animal did not recoy-
er, it is alleged, and while in that condi-
ton she was killed. 1t is further alleged
that several families in that neighbor-
hood partook Of the meat and that blood
poisoning resulted. More than twenty
persons are Ill It's the result of eating the
alleged diseased meat and steps are being
taken to secure damages from the owner
Of the animal killed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
FIRE IN PRINTING OFFICE.
Composing Room of Fond du Lac Re-
porter Scene of Small Blaze.

Fond du Lac Wis, April 2.-[Special.1
Fire broke out IN the composing room Of
the Reporter Printing company in the
Lange block early this morning, and be-
fore the department responded consider
able damage was done. A defective cleo
trio wire running along the ceiling Of
the room caused the blaze which soon
council chamber above The damage to
the building will be light but the injury
to the belongings of the city will be con-
siderable. Nearly all of the furniture,
which was purchased when the city Of
fees We're moved. was hlstered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
MILWAUKEE LIVESTOCK MARKET

HOGS-Receipts, / car; lower: pack
erS. 3.7503.90; mixed, 3.S5G3 90; light. 8. -
$3.50; heavy, 3.95d4.OO
CATTLE-Market steady; receipts none
Butchers steers medium to good. 100 to
100 lbs. 4. 15@4.50; fair to medium, $50 to
1920 lbs, 3.75a4.10; heifers, fair to choice.
cows, 1852 10; bulls. COMMON to good ,, 81
Q325; feeders. 800 to $50 TBS 2.7563. IS;
stockers 500 to 700 lbs. 3.OO04.OO; Veals
$1,000.
. SHEEP : Receipts, none; market dull,
o.OVG4.OO: lambs steady, $500. CO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
4 GYMNASTIC SCHOOL.
Where Students of the State Uni
versity Can Develop Mus
Cular Power.

Madison. Wis, April 2.-[Special. !
The State university is to have the first
gymnastic summer school this season
ever attempted in the West. The an
nouncement will be made in the new cata-
logue, now in press, and the school has
been arranged in response to repeated de-
mands on the part Of applicants for sum-
mer instruction. The summer school has
been reaching out from year to year, TAX
ing in more of the history and science
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
WILL CAMP TOGETHER.
Regiments of w. n. q. to Go to Camp
Douglas in June.

Madison, Wis, April 4.-[SpeciaI. /
There is to be a radical change both in
the manner and date Of the annual en-
campment of the Wisconsin National
guard this year. Hitherto each Of the
four regimets has gone into camp at the
state military reservati ton at Camp Doug
las separately, each for a week, begin
ming in July. This year three regiments.
The First, Second and Third, will go into
camp together, June p. for one week,
and will then go to Milwaukee for one
day at the carnival June %. The Fourth
regiment, cavalry troop and battery, COM
prisiug the Milwaukee troops, will go
INFO camp together about the middle Of
July. General orders to this effect will
be issued this week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
MACHINE TENDER KILLED.
john Hoffman Caught in n Belt in u
Menasha Paper Mill

Menasha, Wis. April An accident
occurred last hight al the Strange paper
mill, resulting in the death of John H0fr-
man, q machine-tender A belt broke
and Hoffman attempted to tie it up with
OUT stopping the machinery. He was
caught ii another belt, wound around
shaft and thrown twenty feet. His left
arm was pulled cut, and he died in thirty
minutes He left z wife
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
WEDDINGS NEAR PLAINFIELD,

Two Young Couples United in Matrimony
Recently.
Plainfeld, Wis, April 1.-[SpeciaI. i
Miss Hattie Liant, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs David Liant of this town. was mar
ried Wednesday to Oscar Washburn, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Washburn. Rev.
r. d. Sparks performed the ceremony at
his residence.
Miss Rosa Miner OF Belmont. Portage
county, was married Wednesday to CIar-
ence Murray of Pine Grove Both are
well-knoWn young people in this vicinity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
DRAGGED OFF THE TRACK.

Engineer Saves Man Sleeping Oh the
Rails Near Sheboygan.
Sheboygan, Wis, April 1.-fSpecial. /
John Rowe. a farmer Of the town of
Mosel, went to sleep on the Chicago &
North w estern railroad tracks yesterday
afternoon north of this city. The en-
gineer OF the train saw Rowe lying across
the rails and stopped the train. He
jumped off, and finding that Rowe was
merely sleeping, dragged him to a fence
at the side of the road and left him. The
engineers quick eye saved Rowe from
death under the Wheels
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
QUARRY SOLD,
Berlin s. Monticello Property Purchased
by e. $. Rychter

Montello, Wis, April 1-[SpeciaI. /
The Berlin & Montello granite quarry, to-
gether with the water power, real estate,
machinery. and all other personal property
except finished monuments and ouarripd
stone was sold at a receivers sale today
to 3. s. RICHTER Of Springfield, Ill. for
$500, the purchase being subject to at
tachments and mortgages amounting to
about $65,000. 1t is understood that the
purchaser intends to resume work within
q few DAYS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
DENIES THE REPORT.
Col. Kimberly Says His Company Did
Not Make PuIpwood Deal.

Appleton, Wis, April Special =
The report that the Kimberly Clark com
pany had contracted with Marinette par
ties for 10000 cords of spruce pulpwood
for their Fox river mill was denied by
J. A Kimberly today. Such negotia-
tions have been pending, but Col. Kim
berry now declares that there is little
likelihood that they will be closed. The
alleged deal involved 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
VICTORY FOR UNION HEN.
Brewing Company of La Crosse Accedes
to Their Demands.

bTBWIHg OOI1lpaIy OF Id CTOsse lACceues
To Their Demands.
La Crosse, Wis, April 2.-[SpeciaHl /
The war which has been waged unceas-
ingly between the United States brewery
wOrkmen and the master brewers for the
past three years, has been declared off
c.. T. Bechtold and Ernst Kurzenkna be
of st. Louis, national secretary of the
American federal ton. are in the city and
through their efforts the John Gund
Brewing company, the largest concern
here, has granted the demands of the
union men. Nine hours will hereafter
constitute a days work. and the com
pany Will take the discharged men back.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-06
BUILDING IN GOOD CONDITION.
DR.. Wingate Inspects the Park School
house at HIarinette.

DE-. VIngate Inspects the Fark SCHOOL,
house at Marinette.
Marinette, Wis, April 1.-ESpecial. /
DR.. Z. O. 3. Wingate, secretary of the
state board of health, was in this city
this morning and inspected the sanitary
condition Of the Park school building.
Parents had refused to send their chill
dren there, alleging that the sanitary
condition Of the building was responsible
for many cases of diphtheria that had
been contracted. DR.. Wingate gave it a
thorough test and PRONOUNCED the build
ing in perfect condition, and the children
that have been removed will return TO
school Monday.