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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
Anent WatertOwn Politicians.

In its column of hotel news, The La
| Crosse Republican and Leader of April
Z prints the following political gossip
that will be of especial interest to the
friends here Of the tive gentlemen dis
cussed
''Hotel La Crosse has as one of its
guests to-day a distinguished German
Republican who is known throughout
the state. He is Jonas A. Hirsch,
plain, everyday travelling man, who
registers as hailing from the 'Carni-
val City, which he does to make peo-
pie who see it ask questions and then
talk about Milwaukee's big semi-cen-
tennial celebration and the coming
carnival. Mr.. Hirsch resides in Wa
teItown, but he has Travelled for years
for the Benedict company, of Milwau-
kee. He has been conspicuous in state
Legislative matters and political cir
cles for a long time; he was the author
OF the state purchasing agent bill,
which was introduced in the legisla-
ture last winter at the request OF the
governor. just at present Mr. Hirsch's
friends are quietly booming him for
the Republican nomination of railroad
commissioner, but he has refused to
listen to it as long as Assemblyman
Jesse Stone, of Watertown, is candi-
date for Acknowledgements. Mr.
Stone and Mr.. Hirsch are warm per-
sonal and political friends, and Mr..
Hirsch will not do anything nor will
J L.
that will imperil Mr.. Stones chances
for second place on the Republican
state ticket. But should Mr.. Stone
withdraw or be shown to be out of it,
then Mr.. Hirsch might call on some of
his friends over in this section of the
state for support
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13

Norris, Walter Armitage, George
Michael Gleiter and Wilhelmina Buss
were examined and approved, and the
several residues assigned to the heirs
at-law and legatees.
The guardian of Irwin A Smith was
ordered to file an additional bond.
Claims were examined and decision
made thereon in the estates of Chris
tian G. Schultz and Philip Keat.
Edward I. Hayhurst was appointed
administrator of Taylor S. Hayhurst's
estate; the time for creditors to pre-
sent their claims was limited to Octo-
Der 18th, 1898. appraisers were ap-
pointed and inventory ordered. G..
B. Woodman presented his bond as
guardian for W. w. Woodman, which
was approved, and letters were issued
to him; appraisers were appointed
and inventory ordered.
The will of Catharina Heintz was
presented for probate, together with
a petition of the residuary legatee for
leave to file bond to pay the debts
and legacies Of the deceased and for
the assignment of the estate to himself;
the hearing of the proofs Of the will
and of the petition was fixed for May
18th.
L. Vandereike was on application
appointed guardian for Minnie Kunitz
ct al. and directed to file bond.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
Proceedings of County Court.

The settlement of the estate of
Adolph Vandereike was concluded;
the final account of the executors be-
ing allowed and judgment entered as
signing the residue Of the estate.
In the estate of George T. Schempf,
deceased, proof OF heirs was taken and
an assignment made of the residue in
accordance with petition.
The final account of the executor of
John Koeppel, deceased, was examined
and allowed, and the residue of the
estate assigned in accordance with the
will.
The account of the administrator OF
the estate of Charles Hasenfuss was
allowed and the residue of the estate
assigned to the heirs-at-laW.
Margaret Battsey was appointed adj
ministratrix de bOnis non of the estate
of Joseph Merkle, deceased, and upon
presentation Of a satisfactory bond
letters were issued to her.
Arguments were heard in the Louisa
A Lansing estate upon the motion OF
propOnent to require contestants to
give security for costs; motion was
overruled.
Timothy H. Morris was appointed
guardian of SeamOn SaukersOn, and
upon presenting a satisfactory bond
letters Of guardianship were issued to
him, appraisers appointed and inven-
tory ordered.
The executor of the estate of Eliza
beth Barbara Mueller presented his
final account, which was ordered to be
heard on the 10th of May.
The sale of the real estate Of Porter
Lewellin, deceased, was on motion
confirmed.
An order was entered vacating a
previous order appointing w. I'll. Tas-
ker guardian of Emma Tratz ct al. :,
and G. F. Greenwood was appointed
in his place and ordered TO give bond.
The administrative de bOnis non Of
the estate of Margaret Kaltenbrun
filed her report Of the sale of the real
estate and her final account as admin
istratrix, together with d petition
praying for the confirmation of the
sale and assignment of the residue;
hearing was set for May 10.
The final account of the administra-
tor of the estate of Carl Roller, de-
ceased, and petition for assignment of
the residue will also be taken up May
10.
The final accounts Of the admin
istrators of the estates Of Essie b.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13

concerto, the applause probably being
more of a tribute to Wilhelm Middel-
schultz than to the high worth of the
composition, a most meritorious work
| that gave the organ good chance to be
| heard. Mr.. Middelschulte played wholly
from memory in brilliant fashion, with
a fine style and much thOugtfulness.
lie easily won the favor Of the people
| and received several recalls
The Berlin, Germany, KreuzZeitung,
says: "That Herr Middelschulte vii
have splendid future we can prophesy
now. lie has achieved an unusually
| high degree of virtuosity, and his concep-
| ton, especially of Bach, is admirable"
Those who are particularly interested
in vocal music will be pleased to learn
that Mr.. Charles A. KnOrr the great
| Chicago tenor, has been engaged and
will render some of his best solos, be-
sides assisting in the work of the st.
| Cocillan choir in its selections which in
clude the kyrie from MOZarts Requiem,
one of the grandeSt and most difficult
chorus compositions ever composed.
MIR. Knorr is so widely known as an
OratoriO singer that further introduce
ton seems unnecessary.
The arrangement of the program will
be such as to be both classical and
pleasing. Particular effort will be made
to welcome our music loving citizens
generally and large attendance from
the surrounding cities and towns is ex-
pacted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13

Rev. H. S. Foster and bis mother
are visiting at their former home,
Stoughton. Mr.. Foster participated in
the ceremonies incident to the bless
ing, by Bishop Nicholson, of the new
Episcopal chapel there last evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
HOME MATTERS.

G. Struck is erecting a new resi-
&c on North Teuth street.
FREE. Pure Food Demonstration
this week at Black, the Grocer's.
EE.
-Mayor-elect Mulberger and the
council will go into Office next
'sday evening.
R. P. Koenig & Co.'s minnesota
zen" is the best. Ask your grocer
it. Only S1.4O a sack.
The Easter musical program will
repeated at St. Paurs Episcopal
rch next Sunday morning.
Try Globe Milling Co.'S New
tie Daisy. Gotten up expressly for
patronage. Ask your grocer
it.
The plant of the Watertown Cold
age company, at the foot of Divis-
street, was opened for business
lday.
5. L. Zickert, who was convicted
orgery recently at Fond du Lac,
been sentenced to one year and
months in the state prison.
The board of education has ap-
lted Miss Frances Goetsch as
.her of the Second grade, School
1 vice Miss Clara Creydt, re-
led.
-Gamm's drug store, next to post
e. Headquarters for pure drugs
medicines. A large assortment
ne perfumes. Prescriptions care
prepared.
A shipment Of eighteen casks of
celebrated R0Xheimer wine direct
/ the Rhine country arrived at the
lesale liquor house Of j. j. Tous-
& Son Saturday.
Some very tasty and pretty win
displays of Easter goods were
n by our merchants. Among the
effective might be mentioned
of Schempf Brothers company
has. Fischer & Son.
The question has been asked as
lether nOn-menbers of the church
welcome at the coming sacred
IT to be given at St. Bernard s
h on Monday evening, April IS.
40 desire to attend are welcome.
last Thursday Jones Bros, the
Known town Of Emmett horse
and stock breeders, shipped a
matched span of 'sKinzer Boy
to Milwaukee parties. The
are 6 years old and brought a
price.
Irs. Caroline Krause, a former
Mt Of this city, died at her home
icago, Friday, the funeral being
On Sunday. Deceased was the
Of William Krause, who sever
RS ago was engaged in the shoe
95s with the late Jacob KOerner.
he board of water commissioners
Zed the rate to be charged
of sprinkling carts who use
alter at $40 for the season, the
to continue from April 1 to
nber |. Last year the rate
ed was 1920, but at that figure
mmissiOners claim the venture
losing one for the city.
the west show windows of
r Bros. store building is an at
e exhibit OF photos of early set
still resident here, interspersed
hose Of a few Of our younger
IS men. The collection is very
sting and the likenesses excel
aes, the whole making a most
able showing for that enter
g firm Of photographers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
FINE MUSICAL TREAT.
Much Interest Centers in the Sacred
Concert at ST. Bernard's Church
Next Monday Night.

AS has been announced, Mr.. Wilhelm
Middelschulte, the eminent Organist,
has been engaged for the grand sacred
concert to be given by the ST. Cecilian
choir on Monday evening, April IS.
Mr.. Middelschulte ranks among the
greatest organists in the world today
and our music loving citizens will be
gratlhed to know that final arrange
ments for his appearance on the above
date have been made.
The Chicago Inter Ocean, in COM
menting on recent performance by
Mr.. Middelschulte says: The one out
burst of enthusiasm at the Thomas con-
cert last night came after the Guilmant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
Board of Supervisors.

The next board Of supervisors of
Jefferson county will be as follows:
F. A. Huebner, Aztalan; Chas. Oes-
treich, Concord; S. A. Bridges, L. B.
Royce, H, H. Curtis and T. G. Hansen,
city of Fort Atkinson; w. E. Evans,
Hebron; F. B. Fargo, village of Lake
Mills; Fred Strasburg, town of Lake
Mills; George Hausz, KoshkonOng; G.
II. Powers, village of Palmyra; John
Mitchell, town of Palmyra; John
Whittet, Sumner; Lewis Benson, Oak
land; Herman Teich, Milford; Hubert
Springer, Waterloo; Charles Schu-
macher, Pennington; Fred Huebner
Ixonia; Thomas Kern, Sullivan;
Thomas Shinnick. town of Watertown;
j. n. Held, town of Jefferson; Anton
Stiel, Adam Spangler, l. W. Bird and
j. j. Spangler, city Of Jefferson; M. H.
Gaebler Robert Jaeger, j. 2. McGol-
rick, William d. Stacy, +. H. Break
enridge, city of Watertown; G. Fox,
village of Waterloo.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
NOTICE.

Commencing with Sunday, April II,
our greenhouses will be closed Sunday
afternoons. MRS L. LOTZ.
LOEFFLER BROS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
FOR RENT.

A suite of rooms and one complete
dwelling, separately. Enquire of
Mrs. w. F. Sommerfeld, 913 Third
street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13

Itching PiIes-Dr. Agnew's Ointment is
Thousands of testimonials of cures effected
by its use. No case too aggravating or too
long standing for it to sOOthe. comfort and
cure. IL cures in 3 to 6 nights. 81 centS.-3i
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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-12
A California Boy Honored.

According to the Washington Post, in it's account of the fourth debate of the debating Society of the Georgetown Uni versity Law School, Robert P. Troy of California is distinguishing himself as an orator and logician. The debate was upon the question: Resolved, That a constitu- tional amendment should be enacted whereby United States Senators should be elected by direct vote of the people" After naming those who took part in the argument the paper mentioned says:
 'Both sides presented their arguments well and forcefully. and the speech of MT. Robert P. Troy. for the negative, was a masterly effort The judges, after care full deliberation, gave the decision in favor of the negative. Pending the deci- sion the students made several patriotic and fiery speeches upon the Spanish American question, and a resolution was passed That the students of the great University of Georgetown do offer their services to the President of the United States to do his bidding in marching against the armies of Spain, and in aveng- ing the sailors of the Maine and the slaughter of the Cubans."
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-12
NOT A SUCCESS
 AS A LAWYER
Disa astrous Attempt of Woman to Conduct Her Own
 Legal Business.
Mrs. Laura Gibbons Committed by Justlce Kerrigan for Contempt
 of Court

Laura Gibbons a most determined lit tie woman of 2S years, had a narrow es- cape from passing last night in the Coun- ty Jail Mrs. Gibbons, who is quite pre- possessing, keeps a candy store at ll34 Valencia street, and when nor engaged fl selling stomach-ache to juveniles, spends a large portion of her time in the courts for she has a penchant for getting tan gled in the laws meshes.
 Mrs. Gibbons always conducts her own cases, to the discomfort of the Judges, and so, when J. s. Reid, as assignee of G. Galleti brought suit in the Justice Court to recover $59 9 on a promissory note given in payment for goods, and the case came up for trial before Justice Kerrigan a couple of months ago, Mrs. Gibbons scorned the services of lawyer and made her own defense. She made a strong fight, but it was clear that she owed the money so the Justice gave ms decision in favor of the plaintiff.
 Mrs. Gibbons was not satisfied and gave notice of appeal. In looking over her bond Justice Kerrigan was doubtful as to the security and ordered her to ap- pear and justify her sureties. She paid no attention to the order and on March 31 she was cited to appear yesterday and show cause why she should not De pun ished for contempt. This time the lady decided to appear, and she explained to the Justice that she had never received the previous order. The attorney for Reid took occasion to question her as a judgment debtor regarding her property, but Mrs. Gibbons took exception to his line of questioning and fatly refused to answer despite the warning of the Jus tice, who told her he would punish her for contempt unless she answered.
 At this Mrs. Gibbons turned upon his honor and charged him with having treat ed her unfairly during the trial. She became very boisterous and refused to calm down, so Justice Kerrigan gave her ponder over the situation. This brought the lady to a realization of the fact that as lawyer she was not a success and she called upon w. H. Abbotts to keep her out of jail. A deputy led her away to the Sheriff's office, where she was de- tained for more than an hour while her attorney was at work in her behalf. He finally induced the Justice to release hel on her own recogniZance until Wednes- day. when she will again appear in court
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-12
EASTER DANCE
 AT THE PALACE
Ma a2nificent Entertainment Given by University Club
 Men at Maple Hall.

Easter week was brilliantly inaugurated with a dance given by twelve young bach elors who are among the most popular University Club men met at Maple Hall of the Palace Hotel last evening.
 Thomas c. Berry Albert J. Dibblee, Harrison Dibblee, Robert M. Eyre, Fred erick w. McNear,. Walter S. Martin, Henry w. Poett, Gerald L. Rathbone, Augustus Taylor, William H. Taylor Jr. Clement P. Tobln and Harry N. Stetson have been extensively entertained during the season, and took the opportunity of returning in splendid fashion the many Inequalities offered them.
 Walter S. Martin was the moving spirit In the elegant, well-managed affair, and took almost entire charge of the enter tainment- Mrs. Lloyd Tevis, Mrs E. E. Eyre, Mrs. J. B. Crockett, Mrs. William Gwin Jr., Mrs. Southard Hoffman, Mrs. E. w. Hopkins, Mrs. w. H. Taylor and Mrs. R. J. Wilson acted as patronesses and assisted the gentlemen in receiving their guests, some 200 in number.
 The Maple Hall and adjoining reception and banquet hall were deliberately dec orated for the occasion. In tue prettIly arranged dreSSing-room brilliant-hued carnations made a pleasing decoration Easter lilies bloomed in the reception fragrant and beautiful. Everywhere giant palms and cool green brakes and ferns made pleasing background for the elab- crate decorations.
 The hour stated in the invitations was g o'clock, but it was close upon 10 before the guests began to arrive and dancing was inaugurated.
 At midnight an elaborate supper was served at small round tables, each boast ing an individual and elegant decoration. After supper dancing was resumed and continued until the early morning hours.
 The affair was one of the most elegant ar nd oQ orr n q lSnya of .S season celebrated for it's many elaborate entertainments.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-12
STORM-STAYED IN EAGLE IIARBOR.

thirty days is considered a very lonp ipd1asaaSe s1a When the Kadiak left the tsialu the Alexander was out fifty days. ana there was no sign of her. Captain Avery was in command. and as the schooner was well found and fully pro Nlsloned, the North American Trading SSoi,Ippany, Sn her owners, think she will be heard from by the next mail. The same company owned the schooner General year. ~ The gold hunters going to Kotzebue Sound on the barkentine Catherine Sud den will be we'll cared for when the yes sel reaches the vicinity of the Kubuck Rlver Two launches, each 40 feet long, Iz rect broad and drawing IS inches of water when loaded are now being com- pleted at Belvedere, and will be carried north on the barkentine's upper deck. They will carry thirty tons of freight and accommodate fifty passengers each The engines are being built by the Main street machine shop, and they will drive the launches at the rate of fourteen knots an hour. Captain Green of the Sudden IS ready to wager good American money that he will land his passengers first at the gold fields.
 The schooner Florence will sail for the Yukon next Saturday. The vessel is half she cant be beat in any of her good points She is provided with a false keel. three feet deep. This can be re- moved at any time and a stern wheel put in, when, presto, the schooner is transformed into a stern-wheel steamer drawing less than foot of water. All the engines and boilers are now in place and besides these the schooner is fitted with sawmill plant whose capacity is l0OV feet of lumber day, a dredging plant with capacity of 400 cubic yards a day, an electric light plant with power Tor loO lights, besides machine shop and small steam launch. Two years pro- visions are being taken along and the men engaged in the affair expect it to be success from the start. The con- cern is known as the Mutual Mining and investment Company, and Ivan L. Peter son is the general manager, c. E. Pet erson is captain, H. E. Walker late of the steamer Gaelic, chief engineer; neer F. and 0nlinSeR Church assistant and w. enf5 H. first mate, cook, carpenter and two sail prs. The Florence is 92 feet long, 2 feet broad, 6 feet deep with her keel on and then be- removed and she will proceed up the Yukon, dredging the sand bars for gold as she goes along.
 George ". Walthew, late secretary of the Ship Owners, Association, died Sum several years connected with the Daily Report but left that paper to accept the secretaryshlp of the Ship Owners Asso- citation. He withdrew from that office to begin the practice of law, in which he was engaged at the time or his death
 The new steam schooner Sequoia ar rived from Fort Bragg yesterday in tow of the tug Vigilant. When she has been fitted out she will be placed in the coast ing trade.
 The following officers of the Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company were elected on the 5th inst: George Crocker. president; H. G. Burt, vice-president; D. ger, and s. Silverstone, assistant secre- tary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-12

let struck the latter in the right foot, making a serious wound. Although par tially crippled by the shot the brave man pursued Mcdonald, but failed to overtake him. AS he abandoned the chase the murderous ex-convict fired another shot at his victim, but failed to hit him.
 The following day the police were noti- fled of the occurrence, and Detectives Ryan and ODea were detailed to arrest the shooter.
 An Investigation revealed that the men had broken into a car, but were prevented from taking anything by the appearance of Debare on the scene. Evidently think ing he was railroad detective McDonald used his revolver in the hope of escaping arrest.
 By dint of inquiry the detectives learned that the men had entered a store at Kate and Bryant streets and stole a large quantity of tobacco and other articles McDonald's accomplice, who is known as 'Jim' Hart, was shortly afterward ar rested and charged with burglary. His case is now pending in Judge Conlan's S court.
 Last night Mcdonald was apprehended and locked up in the City Prison. He was positively identified by Debare as the man who shot him.
 Mcdonald is well known to the police. Last December he was arrested for burg lary, but had the charge reduced to petty
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-12
DUPED BY A FORGER. Mrs. Addie Chamberlain Purchases Property and Is Given Worth
 less Deeds.

Superior Judge Bahrs has a knotty problem to solve in the suit of Mrs. Mar garet Byrnes, widow, to have the deeds by which Mrs. Addie Chamberlain lays claim to pieces of property at the corner of Burrows and Williams streets and on East avenue near Laurel avenue, set aside Mrs. Byrnes alleges that the deeds held by the defendant are forgeries. Mrs. Chamberlain was an innocent purchaser of the land, and would sustain severe loss if her claim to the property was decided to be not legal
 According to the story of Mrs. Byrnes, Louis E. Schroeder, a barber, who was married to her niece, forged the deeds held by Mrs. Chamberlain, and had some woman represent herself before notary public when the papers were being ac- knowledged, as the real owner of the property.
 Schroeder was convicted of horse steal ing some time afterward, and prior to the discovery of the forged deeds. He sub sequently made his escape from San Quentin prison and Is still at large.
 Judge Bahrs has taken the case under adNiSement.