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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
FISH WAGON CASE.
Judge Shiras Holds Each Has Eight to
Use of Trade Mark.


Racine. Wis. April 22.-Judge Shiras
of the United States Supreme court has
rendered his decision in the case Of Fish
Bros. Wagon company of Racine VS..
Fish Bros. Manufacturing company of
Clinton, Ia. The suit involved the
right to use a trademark and trade
names.
In its opinion the court holds that the
rights of the parties have been settled
by a decision of the Supreme court Of
Wisconsin, rendered in Il case brought
by the present complainant against Titus
@. and Edwin B. Fish. who are now the
president and superintendent of the Gin
ton company, and, following that de-
cision, it is held in this case that both
the Racine and Clinton companies have
the right to make and sell the so-cal,gd
Fish wagon, and each party has Il limiled
use Of the trademark and trade names
connected Herewith. the Racine com
pany having one right to the use thereof,
to indicate that it is continuing the max
ing Of Fish wagons at the original fac
tory in Racine where the business was
built up. and the defendant company
having the right to use the trademark
and names to Indicate that it is making
the Fish wagons under the supervision of
the Fish Bros. who were the original
founders of the business at Racine. the
defendant company being restrained
from claiming that the wagons are the
only genuine Fish wagons, as both par
ties are entitled to make that style of
wagon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
j. IS. Alexander in Custody on Complaint
of Michigan Officers.

Madison. Wis. April 25.-[SpeciaI. /
Last Wednesday a well-dreseed stranger
arrived in the city and put up at the
Avenue hotel. where he registered as J.
b. Alexander. He said he was Il horse
buyer, and proceeded to verify his state
ment by securing a rig and driver at the
livery stable of Kingston & O'Brien, and
riding about the country buying horses
from farmers. He was a generous buyer,
paying, rather agreeing to pay. what
ever price the farmers asked. In two or
three Instances he would give the seller
50 to bind the bargain. and il all cases
they were told to bring their horses to the
City Monday and get their money.
But when the farmers came in with
their horses today they found Mr.. Alex
auder languishing IL jail He was ar
rested by Officers ShaughneSSy and Boyd
at noon Sunday on information received
from Sheriff Jordan that he was wanted
at Ionia, Mich, on Il charge of forgery
He manifested great Indignation at his
arrest and insisted that he was not the
man they were looking tor.
Mr.. O'Brien of the livery firm from
whom Alexander obtained his rig en-
d0rsed one paper for Alexander. who told
O'Brien that he had run short of money,
and asked him to endorse a draft for S75
IT the German-AIll2Gican bank. Mr.
.O'Brien obligingly did so. Another man
who regrets Mr.. AleXander's advent in
Madison is Jesse MelOy, who runs the
barroom in the Avenue hotel He loaned
$40 to Alexander ''just for day or two"
In AleXander's valise the officers found
a package containing a bunch Of blank
checks, and two filled out One of the
latter was for 1919 drawn on the Girl
zens' Savings bank of PembervillC, O..
and signed W. O. King: the other, for
$3.50, was on the Mercantile bank of
Louisiana, Mo. signed James \. Givins
both were payable to George B. Emery
or order. There were also in the valise Il
number Of railroad cash fare receipts,
which showed that Alexander had been
IN extensive traveller; also two mileage
books, one of 1895, the other of 1896
each issued to a different name. There
were also a number of photographs and
letters.
Alexander has given various names. it
is alleged, one Of which is J. B. Bowen
of Cleveland, O., another c. B. Rey-
mods, while the checks mentioned indi-
cate that he has also figured as George
B. Emery. The best cline 10 his real
identity is a slip of paper found on his
person when searched, or which was
written: IF | am found dead, my name
IS J. 3. Anderson; send word to my
wife in DeKalb county, III.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
A BLAZE Al WAUPACA.
The CommiSSary Building at tho
State Veterans Home Burned
to the Ground.

Waupaca. Wis. April 23.-TSpeciaLl-
The cOmmissary building at the Wiscon-
sin Veterans home burned this morning
at 3 O'Clock. The loss OH the stock is
$4,000. not insured. The fire is supposed
to have started from cigar stump
thrown into a wooden cuspidore. The
home fire department did excellent work
and saved the adjoining buildings. This
is the first fire of any consequence at the
home
Darlington, Wis, April 23.-[Speciall
The house of @. A. Roselp was COM
pletely ruined by fire today. although not
entirely burned. The damage is about
5000 partly covered by insurance
Sheboygan. Wis. April 23.-[Special.l
Christian Echstaedt's house was dam
aged by fire to the extent of 5000 last
night, partly covered by insurance The
family was away from home at the time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
BLAZE AT POYNETTF.
TWO Buildings Destroyed ano
Two Others Badly
DAMAGED.

Poynette, Wis, April 22.-[Special. i
Two buildings were destroyed AID two
others badly damaged by Il fire which
started about :45 o'clock last night in
Wenk's barber shop, which was located
in an annex to the Delany building, occu>
pied by Miss Kate Mountford as mil
linery store, on the first floor, the second
floor being vacant. From there the fire
spread south to the Drake Portrait com
pany's building, a frame building recently
moved on the lot and partially covered
with corrugated iron siding. The two
buildings are a total loss The brick
veneer store building. four feet south of
the Drake building, took fire in several
places, but by hard work on the part Of
the iremen and others was saved, al
though the stock of dry goods was badly
damaged by water. The bank block ad-
joining, where the fire started OF the
north, was somewhat damaged by fire
and water. The loss will amount to
about $4,000, partially covered by insur-
anCe.
Marshfield. Wis, April 22.-[Speciall
A house owned by Thomas Maloney
and occupied by James Stevens burned
last night. The house and contents were
fully insured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
MILITIA BOYS PLEASED.
Every Member of Co. at Fond du Lac
will Volunteer.

Fond du Lac Wis, April 22-[Spe-
cial. There is not a member of Co. E of
this city but what will volunteer his serv-
ices if Il call is received. Last evening
as the boys were at the armory talking
over their future plans the following tele-
gram was received by Capt Markle from
Adjt.-Gen. Boardman: IF call comes.
will your command volunteer? The
guard organizations retained. Wire an
sWer.' In less than five minutes from the
time the telegram was received q reply.
Yes was on its way to Madison signed
by Capt. Markle. When the boys heard
that telegram had been received and
that It related to war, there was much
rejoicing in the armory. They all gath
cred about the captain and awaited he,
orders. Later he told them that it was
only telegram asking information. Most
of the members have resigned their pos
tions and are awaiting the orders to
march. Capt. Markle stated last evening
that he was of the opinion that the Sec
ond regiment would mobilize in this city
Each member of the military organiza-
ton will be called upon to enlist for Il
period of three years. Many of the citi-
Zens are preparing to give the boys a ban
quet before they leave for the field of bat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
JOHNSON CREEK PATRIOTS.
Citizens and students Parade the Streets
and Shout for Cuba Libre.


Johnson Greek. Wis. April 22.-TSpe-
cial. Great excitement prevails here
over the war news and last night a public
demonstration was participated in by a
large body of citizens and students Pro
vided with tOrchlights and headed by u
drum corps they marched through the
principal streets shouting and singing
patriotic songs. A beautiful Cuban flag
five feet by eight feet. made by young
lady, was carried by the side of the stars
and stripes iii the procession.
Madison, Wis. April 22.-The students
of the university held a big Cuban dem
onstration last evening. A procession
marched about the business streets and
around Capitol square into the rotunda
of the capitol and forming in Il big circle
there sang several songs. At the corner
of two principal streets a large Spanish
flag was spread on the pavement and the
column marched over it.
West Superior, Wis, April o. Spe-
cial. l-SuperiOr's militia, Co. 1, has volun-
teered for Cuban service and are ready to
march. Forty applications for enlist
ment are on file.
Fort Atkinson. Wis, April o. Spe-
cial. Capt. K. c.. Burchard of Hoard 5
rifles has wired Gen. Boardman in re-
Spouse to his call, that he could start
with sixty-iye men eager to protect the
flag.
Viroqua. Wis, April 22-[Special. j
On receipt of the papers this morning an
nouncing the action Of Spain, flags were
hoisted, on all public buildings and bust
ness places A martial band has been
parading the streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
TOLD AUDAZ TO GO.
british Admiral Orders Spanish
Torpedo-boat to Leave
Queen town.

Queenstown, April 25.-The British
admiral in command of this station, Rear
Admiral Claude E. Buckle ordered the
Spanish torpedo-boat Audaz which has
been undergoing extensive repairs here
owing TO the damage which she sustained
while on her way to Spain. to leave this
port before O'Clock a. m. today, owing
to the proclamation Of neutrality issued
by the British government
There is little doubt in naval circles
here that the Audaz which, in compliance
with orders from the British admiral, left
the port at 5:45 this morning, will go to
terrol or Cadiz from here. as Il considera-
BILE quantity of her war equipments have
still to be placed on board of her before
she can be pronounced ready for active
service. Her sister o0at, the OsadO,
which towed her here from Waterford,
into which port they put in after the Au-
daz was damaged, went to Ferrol from
Queenstown, to be fitted with the equip
ments not furnished by their English
builders.
In view of the outbreak of hostilities
the dock company at Cork, which has
been repairing the torpedO-boat. has
rushed work night and day on the small
craft; Since Friday her Spanish crew
has been III high spirits, continually
waving bunting and handkerchiefs, or
otherwise expressing satisfaction at the
prospect Of taking part in the naval
movements of Spain
London. April 25.-The officials of the
British foreign Office expect that the Lon
don Gazette, the official organ of the
government, will publish tomorrow even
ing formal notice that the warships of
the belligerents, Spain and the United
States, must leave British ports within
tWenty-four hours
The document, it is added. is long and
complicated. 1t contains clauses covering
the case of vessels which are unable to
leave in the stipulated time owing to de-
fects.
The British authorities have already
been notified that the order is to be pub
lished.
The British foreign office today was
officially notified of the proclamation of
the President Of the United states in re-
gard to neutral vessels and neutral goods
and the blockade of the island of Cuba
I by the United States fleet
With reference to SPANS declaration
on the subject of privateering, issued
from Madrid yesterday, the British for
elgn office officials point out that the resO-
lutiGns announced by the United States
on the subject were taken without refer
ence to any policy which Spain might
adopt. Therefore it is not expected that
Spain's intentions will affect the decisions
promulgated by the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
THEIR FIRST SHOT.
Spaniards Open Their Campaign
with a Flash in Matanzas
Harbor.

On Board the Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Dauntless, Matanzas. Island of Cuba,
via Key West, Fla, April %, 7:42 a. NJ
The United States torpedo-boat Foote,
Lieut.. Rodgers commanding, has the
honor of being the target for the first
shots fired for the Spaniards at the Amer
lean flag during the war just begun
Ihe firing occurred between and 6
O'Clock on Saturday afternoon. while the
torpedo-bOat was taking soundings III the
harbor of Matanzas She was within
700 or 300 yards of the shore. Suddenly
a Spanish masked battery on the east
side Of the harbor, and not very far dis
tant from the FOote, fired three shots a
the tOrpedo-bOat
The ball went wide of the mark and
the FOote returned to the Cincinnati,
where she reported the result of her
soundings and then told that she had
been fired upon. The Cincinnati was
anxious to steam in instantly and reduce
the Spanish batteries, but she was not
permitted to do so.
No captures are reported by the fleet
OFF MatanZaS. 1t is alleged that two
Spanish gunboats were seen inshore, but
the report could not be verified.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
SUSTAINED THE COMMISSIONER.
Judge Siebecker's Ruling in Insurance
Company Cases

Madison, Wis. April 23.-The cases of
The Fidelity & Casualty company and of
the Metropolitan Plate Glass Insurance
company against the commissioner of in
surance came to hearing before Judge
Siebecker Thursday. The commissioner
had refused to renew the license of the
companies unless they pay in the way of
came into the state, with interest from
the beginning of each year TO the day of
payment.
Judge Siebecker sustained the demands
Of the commissioner, basing his decision
on the construction Of the law recently
announced by the Supreme court. The
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
Obituary Mention

Kaukauna, Wis, April 25.-[Special.1
buried Saturday from Holy Cross church.
Rev. julius Rhode conducted the ceremo-
MES. Interment was made at the north
side Catholic cemetery. Her husband and
Il son survive her.
Rhnelander, Wis, April % Especial.
E d. Brown, father of the Brown
brothers. all engaged in the mill business
ere, and of Mrs. d. d. FIanner, Mrs.
aul Brown and Misses Mae and Helen
Brown, died at his home here at 1 o'clock
Sunday Of bladder trouble. He was "A
years old The remains will be taken to
Stevens Point for burial tomorrow. He
had a wife living
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
TEDDY AS 4 COWBOY.
VIII Serve as Lieutenant Colonel
of Regiment to be Raised
by Him.

Washington, D. c., April 25.-The
President has decided to appoint Theo-
dore Roosevelt of New York, at present
assistant secretary of the navy, to be Il
lieutenant-colonel of United States volun-
teers. to serve in a regiment of cowboys
and mounted rifemen to be raised by Mr..
Roosevelt and Dr. Wood the PRESIDENT
family physician. who is now in the medi-
cal department of the regular army. Dr.
Wood will be colonel Of the regiment
Theodore Roosevelt has resigned as as
sistant secretary of the navy to take eff
feet at the Presidents convenience after
the commencement of active military
operations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
LITTLE BUYING DONE.
Business is Quiet Throughout the To-
bacco Belt.

Edgerton, Wis, April 23.-What little
tobacco buying there is now is confined to
a very few dealers The indications point
to a closing down of trading in the new
crop for the present at least. Dealers arc
still receiving their earlier purchases, but
the delivery will soon be over 4 great
many plant beds have been sown during
the week throughout the tobacco section
and canvass coverings are generally used
TO protect them.
The shipments out of storage from this
station aggregate but 430 cases less than
ten carloads for the week to all points.
Since last report 1850 cases of cigar leaf
We're exported from New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
CORNERSTONE LAID.
Great Crowd Witnesses Ceremony at ST.
Mary's Church, haukauna.

kaukauna, Wis, April 25.-[Special.l
Five thousand people witnessed the
parade and the ceremonies attending the
laying Of the cornerstone of st. Mary's
Catholic church, now under process of
construction. Very Rev. Joseph ]. Fox
of Green Bay, vicar-general of the Green
Bay diocese, conducted the ceremonies.
assisted by the pastor, Rev. +. X. Stein
brecher, and a large number of visiting
priests from surrounding cities, among
whom was Father Hens, founder of the
parish, and Father Geissler. former
pastor. Mayor Charles e. Raught deliv-
cred the address of welcome The ladies
served supper at Eden park, to which
place free buses were run Excursion
boats and trains brought in the outside
visitors
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
OCEAN RACERS TO SAIL.
The New York and ST. Louis will
Leave Today Under Sealed
Orders.

New York. April 25.-The American
line steamers St. Louis and the New York,
now the Harvard, are being coaled today,
every inch of space usually used for
freight being filled with coal. They are
both under sealed orders to sail, but moth
ing definite can be learned as to their des-
tination. One report is that they are to
carry coal to the blockading feet at Ha-
vana, and then proceed to Cramps ship
One rumor concerning the purpose OF
sending these ships to sea is that they are
to act as scouts. and in case Spanish
warships should be sighted return at full
speed TO report the fact. The cruiser
New Orleans, it is also alleged, will be
sent to sea today on an errand similar to
that of the former American liners.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
FOUND BODY OF A BABY.
Discovered i'll a Mili-Pord by Boys Near
CedarbnrC.

Cedarburg, Wis, April 21-While two
boys were fishing in the pond near the
Hilgen Manufacturing company's planning
mill. their attention was attracted to Il
parcel which lay partly concealed in the
tall weeds. Upon investigation they
found that the parcel contained the dead
body of an infant child. They promptly
notified the deputy marshal, who in turn
notified the city authorities and immedi-
ate preparations were made for the hold
ing of an inquest Friday the matter was
brought before Justice JOchem and Il
jury. After listening. to the physicians
testimony the case was adjourned until
Saturday. pending the arrival of the dis
trict attorney
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
Wedding at RRYm

Raymond, Wis. April % Special. i
Miss Audrey Garfield and Allan Ban
field Thomas were married at the home
of the bride in Raymond Miss Ethel
Thomas was bridesmaid and John w
Heiderich WAS best man. Rev. J. W.
Bray officiated. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
will be at home after May in the town
of Lake.
Evansville, Wis, April 21.-TSpecial. ]
Miss Stasia A. Hayward of this city
and William H. Titus of Oregon were
married at Oregon April 10 by Rev. De
Lap. They will be at home to all friends
after May 1 at Oregon.
Palmyra, Wis, April 22.-[Special.]-
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Dickinson. old set
tiers of this section, celebrated the sixty
second anniversary Of their marriage yes
tnrdaY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
FOUR PRIZES REPORTED.
Navy Department Notified of the
Capture Of the Several
Spanish Vessels.

Washington, D. c., April 25.-Com-
mander ]. N. Forsyth, commanding the
naval station at Key West, has reported
to the navy department the seizure of
three more Spanish prizes by the vessels of
Capt. Simpsons fleet. He says that on
the 24th instant, the Detroit sent into
Key West the prize steamer Catalina of
Cadiz, and that yesterday the Gushing
and Algonquin arrived at Key West with
two Spanish schOOners which have been
seized in neighboring waters. The last
two named prizes were towed into port
by the Algonquin, which is one of the re-
cent acquisitions to the navy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
COMPANY FLOURISHING.
Insurance Organization Of Wisconsin
Evangelical Association.

Forest Junction, Wis, April 23.-[Spp-
cial. THE Fire Insurance company of
the Wisconsin conference held its special
meeting yesterday. The report of the
secretary showed that the company was
in a fiourishing condition. The Mutual
Aid society of the Wisconsin conference
also met for its annual special meeting
Rev Mr.. Fritsche the vice-president of
the society. presided. Eleven new mem
bers were received into the society.
At the afternoon session of the confer
ence the deacon's order was voted to the
following: Revs. Hillman. Barnetzke,
H Koten, G.. Schaible, Rabehl and Hueb-
ner. 1t was also voted to Ordain the fol-
lowing as elders: Revs. Hendorf, Koten
and L. w. Umbreit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
CAPT. CHARLES KING.

incubation he would appoint Capt King
TO command the Wisconsin, troops. No
recommendation in this line was made,
it being left entirely in the discretion OF
the President
It is Adjt.-Gen. Boardman's desire if a
call comes for troops outside the National
guard to obtain the command, if possible,
of a regiment. as he wants TO get to the
front when fighting begins. He could
not 90 under the present plan without
throwing out of his command some other
officer of the guards. an idea which he
has not entertained for 4 moment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
BURNED IN THEIR HOME.
TWO Children Of Charles Gardiner
of Sank County Meet
Terrible Fate.

Wonewoc, Wis. April 21.-[Spacial /
Two children of Charles Gardiner of Big
Creek, Sank county, persisted in a fire
which destroyed his home yesterday His
wife rescued their infant child and mount
ed a ladder outside the house and at
tempted to rescue the other two children
from the chamber. On brea king the Win
making their rescue impossible The
mother fell back listening to the agoniz-
ing shrieis of her perishing children.
Their ages were 3 and 5 years, respective
W
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
WANT CAPT. KING.
Governor and Gen. Eoardnnan Ask
the President to Give
Hin Command.
Hin Command.

Madison. Wis, April 23.-[Speciai.l-
Gov. Scofield and Adjt.-Gen. Boardman
today sent a joint request TO President
Mckinley recommending the appoint
ment of Capt. Charles King. ex-adjutant-
general, as a 6rigadier general Of vo,un-
teerS.
1t would naturally be expected that if
the President complies with the recon-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
LOGS AT MARIEETTE,
Flood OF Timber Comes Dow, with Open
ing of Pemene Dam.

Marnette. Wis. April 21.-Thirty mil
lion feet of logs came down the Menom-
inee river Yesterday from the Penene
dam. This big flood Of timber was due
to the raising of the gates of the Pc
meme dam. It had been closed for three
days until a seventeen-toot head of water
was developed Two hundred feet of
gates were then raised within an hour
and the accumulated water swept down
the river lifting all the logs on the banks
and shores and bringing them to the mills
in this city. The Pemene dam is one Of
the largest in the world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
WAR HASTENS WEDDINGS.
Oshkosh People Joined in w edIock Be-
fore Boys Go to Front

Oshkosh, Wis. April 25-[ Special. /
The announced intention of Rev. E. H.
Smith, chaplain Of the Second regiment
to accompany the boys to the war has
had the effect of Fastening several mar
riages. Sunday afternoon DR.. NJ. H.
Meeker and Miss Maude Briggs, two we'll
known young people from Appleton, were
married and last evening a similar cere-
mony was performed for Capt Edward
Henry and Miss Alice Carroll, both of
this city. Capt. Henry is a welI-known
business man and was formerly warden at
the Waupun state prison. Several other
weddings will be FASTENED by the war