davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
PREPARED TO ACT.
Line of Policy Which the President
is Said to Have
Formulated.

st. Paul. Mimi, March 1.-THE
Globes Washington special says: THE
President and his cabinet know, unotfi-
cially, the result OF the Maine inquiry.
They are prepared to act. They have
canyassed the course of events, SO far
as they can fOresee them. and have form
ulated a policy to meet the emergency.
Along its lines the administration expects
to move-unless it is swept off Us feet by
Il wave of popular dissa tisfa ction.
THE Globes special correspondent is
able to present the forecast of events as
viewed by the President and his cabinet
1t can be outlined thus:
Il. The board of inquiry Will report
this week that the explosion was eNter-
nal.
50 The President will Immediately,
through Minister Woodford, demand
from Spain an indemnifcation of So,
100000.
50. Spain is expected to reply express
ing her willingness TO pay if she is re-
SpOnSlble, but maintaining that her own
investigation shows that the explosion was
internal and purely accidental. She will,
therefore, suggest reference to an inter
national board of arbitration.
u. IN such an event the administra-
ton would be disposed to comply with the
suggestiOn-unless there is an emeute III
Havana. or an Irresistible demand for war
sweeps through Congress.
.. If Congress acquiesces III the sug-
gestion, the attempt will be made to adj
journ that body and leave the whole
matter in the Presidents hands.
'6. 1t is expected that a large ma
jority of congressman will claim that
such q matter of honor cannot be arbi-
trated 1t is further expected that the
leaders of both houses, including Senator
Laws OF Minnesota, will favor arbitra-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
LEFT LITTLE HERE BELOW.
"A Priest, After Forty-three years Serv-
ice, Has Estate of So.

ice, Has Estate of So.
Kalamazoo, Mich, March 14.-Rev.
Nicholas Louis Siefferath died here at
Borgess. hospital. Rev Siefferath was
born in Germany December II, 1923. but
went to Chicago when it was a village.
He was perhaps the pioneer teacher in
the parochial schools of Chicago. With
Father Wiekamp he founded the famous
Indian mission in Michigan called Cross
Village. Later he went to SAUL Ste.
Marie and lived with Ri. Rev. Bishop
Barraga, by whom he was ordained priest
in 1851
For twenty years he labored among the
Indians, his missions being Eagle HarbOr,
Cross Village Traverse City, Petoskey
Les CheneauX islands, Mackinac and Fox
islands and islands around the straits. He
built seven chapels for the Indians, doing
most of the work himself. He translated
the Bible and prayer book into the Indian
language and also the catechism He
went to Detroit in 1887 as assistant at ST
.JOseph's church, and later became chap
lain at ST. Joseph's retreat He was
also chaplain of several institutions near
Detroit, at the Academy of the Sacred
Heart at Goose Point and at ST. Joseph's
academy at Adrian.
He was relieved of these responsibilities
on May 10, 1897, and came to Kalamazoo
September IS following, wishing to die
with his old friend, Rev. F. A. O'Brien
Six weeks ago he went to Borgess. hos
pital. After forty-three years Of service
he had 81 and a small library. The re-
mains will go to Detroit, and the funeral
will be held at ST. JoseDhs church III
that city. His request was that there be
no sermon. lnterment will be at Mount
Oliyet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
WOMAN'S FATE.
From the Record sBushneH, III

No woman is better able to speak to
others regarding ''woman's fate" than
Mrs. Jacob Weaver, of Bushnell, Ill,
wife of ex-City Marshal Weaver She
had entirely recovered from the illness
which kept her belfast much Of the time
tor live or six years past, and says her
recovery is due to that well-known rem
,edy, DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
Mrs. Weaver is fifty-six years old. and
has lived in Bushnell nearly thirty wears.
She is of unquestioned veracity and I'M
blemished reputation. The story of her
recovery is interesting. She says:
Il suffered for five or six years with
the trouble that comes to women at this
time of my life. | was much weakened
was unable much of the time to do my
own work, and suffered beyond my power
to describe. was downhearted and mel
anchOly.
Il took many different medicines; in
fact, took medicine all the time, but
nothing seemed to do me any good.
Il read about DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People, and some of my friends
recommended them highly I made I'D
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
DEATH OF MRS. ELIZA SPENCE,
Mother of Attorney It. w. Spence of Mil
waukee is Dead.

Fond du Lac, Wis, March 12.-[Spe-
cial. Mrs. Eliza Spence, mother of At
torney T. w. Spence of Milwaukee, died
yesterday at her home in this city after an
illness of one weeks duration. Mrs.
Spence had been enjoying the best of
stricken with pneumonia. Yesterday
morning she fell into a semi-conscious con-
dition and all efforts of the physicians to
revive her were or no avail and at noon
she passed away. Mrs. Spence was a ma
tive of Ireland and came to this cOun-
try with her husband and family in 1S4S.
1t is a peculiar fact that those of her
while those born in this country have
long since passed away. The deceased
was nearly so years of age and is sur
vived by a husband, Andrew Spence, who
is in his eighty second year, but continues
to conduct a crockery store in this city.
Those surviving her are John Spence and
James Spence of this city and Thomas w.
Spence of Milwaukee. :0hn Spence was
in Florida at the time of his mother s
death and it will be impossible for him
to get here in time for the funeral, which
will probably be held tomorrow.
Platteville, Wis, March 12.-GSpecial. ]
Mrs. Harms, aged about SO years, died
at her home, five miles southeast of this
city, Thursday evening. She was the
widow of DIETRICH Harms and her death
will cause the division of one of the larg-
est farming estates in this section of the
state.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Z. Bayley
took place today. She was the widow of
E. Bayley. A few hours after the death
of Mrs. Bayley telegram was received,
announcing the sudden death of Miss An
IA Bayley of Clifton Springs, n Y,
where she had been for several years in
poor health. She was the youngest
daughter of E. Bayley by his first wife.
One sister, Mrs. David B. Jones of Chi
cago, is left. E. Bayley, at the time of
his death, was the wealthiest man in
Grant county. The estate here, valued
at $4,000, will 90 to Mrs. Jones
Green Bay, Wis, March 12.-[Spe-
cial. Mrs. Emily B. Smith, widow of
the late John NJ. Smith, died at her home
in this city last night. Mrs. Smith came
to Green Bay with her husband in 1854,
and has been a member of Christ Episco-
pal church of this city for more than
forty years. She leaves seven sons, all
prominent business men of this city, and
one daughter. Mrs. Emily B. Dexter,
wife of Rev. T. \. Dexter of New Lon
don The funeral will he held Tomorrow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
PARALLEL TO THE MAINE.
Row Confederate Spy Blew Up Union
War Vessel in 1864,

War vessel In 1864.
In view of the present uncertainty in
the public mind as to the cause of the
destruction Of the battleship Maine, the
following historical facts may be inter
eSting and instructive:
On August 8, 1864, several vessels at
City Point, near the headquarters of the
Army Of the Potomac, containing ord
nance stores and ammunition, were de-
strOyed by an explosion on one and much
other damage done to wharyes and 9TH
er property-169 soldiers and other per-
sons being killed or wounded. Although
a court OF inquiry was promptly aD-
pointed by Gen. Grant, and investi-
gated the matter, no particulars Of the
cause were obtained by it.
In June, 1860, about ten months after
ward there was discovered in the con-
federative archives, then just being col
lected after their capture at Richmond.
a report of one John Maxwell of the con-
federate secret service, to his superior
officers of that service, Capt Mcdaniel
and Gen. Rains, of his and one billiards.
operations, they having penetrated our
lines III disguise and succeeded in plac-
ing neurological torpedo aboard the yes
sci that was first blown up, the clock
work of the torpedo running for an hour
before exploding, giving them an ODDOr-
tunlty to escape, first from the Immediate
nelghbOrhOOd and finally into the con-
fCderate lines.
The details of the explosion, its inves-
tigatiOn, and the reports of Maxwell.
Mcdaniel and Rains can be found in
Rebellion Records volumes 81, SO and
81, and although they have no particu-
lar bearing on the present case, they go
to show that III the matter of explosions.
III some particulars, history repeats it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
University at Assist,

1t is said that the Pope thinks of found
ing 'Universita Internazionale Cato
lea at Assist. This would be q strange
step 10 take, and one that seems at first
glance not in the least wise But, after
al, it would be hard to find a spot in Eu-
rope more favorable than that beautiful
hill town, lifted up above the Umbrian
plain, to the Indictment of contemplative
thought. 1t is true that Assist is poor.
not at al convenient, and sleepy in the
last degree. But it has the strength of
tremendous inspiration at its roots ST.
Francis is Il living force there yet for
whoever can feel the mans spell. and i'll
the long run students might find the town
a much more desirable site for univer-
sity than even Rome. The quiet Of Rome
is gone. The quiet of Assist is there to
this day.-NeW York Tribune,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
EARLY HOLLAND SETTLERS.
List Of living Members OF Three Ship.
loads Made at kaukauna.

Kaukauna, Wis, March 12.-[Special.1
John Kilsdonk. clerk of the town of
Kaukauna, has after considerable trou-
who came over from Holland in 1913
and settled in this section. Mr.. Kilsdonk
has seen or communicated with many of
them and records in his possession youch
for the correctness of the list He has
served a notice to each one of them of the
date and the purpose of the meeting which
will be held next Monday. Besides these
old settlers Mr.. Kilsdonk has invited
more than 100 whom he thinks would be
glad to take part in the meeting, including
many from the city Of Kaukauna and also
from the town. Interest in the move
ment seems to be increasing as its pur-
pose is made known. The committee in
charge is confidently expecting to make
q success of it, and is bending every en-
ergy to that end.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
JAMES COTTON DEAD,
Young Business Man of Racine Passes
AMaY-Other DEATHS.

Racine, Wis, March 10.-[Special.1-
James GortOn. Il prominent young bust
ness man of this city, died this morning
at the age of Il. He left wife and
three children.
Baraboo. Wis, March 1O-[Special =
Frederick *. BOrlenhagen, aged ~ died
yesterday. He came from Posen in 1869,
first residing at Waukesha and after
wards here.
hartford. Wis, March 1O-[Speclal.l J.
Mrs. Betsy Anderson, one of the Oldest
residents of this town, died at her home
yesterday.
Baraboo, Wis. March 1O-[SpeciaI. /
Reuben Baldwin, aged 80, died this morn
ing Of Il complication of diseases.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
DAILY PLEADS GUILTY.
VIII Receive a Sentence for Illegal
Liquor Selling.

Fond du Lac, Wis, March 1O.-[Spe-
cial.l-Dan Daily, one of the Eden sa-
-loOnkeepers who was arrested about 4
year ago and who has had his case post
pOned on two occasions, came into court
yesterday and pleaded guilty. About
The question of license or no license will
be put to a vote at the coming election,
but there is no question but what the
John Hartung, who assisted in holding
up and robbng Fred Day in this city LAST
fall has entered a plea of guilty and
thrown himself upon the mercy of the
court. His crime is a serious one. as the
complaint charges highway robbery to-
gethcr with assault
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
A Tube Strengthening Machine.

AS is generally known, when cold
drawn steel tubing energies from the die
it curves more or less and must be
Strengthened before it can be used This
process of Strengthening has usually been
done by hand, but machine which is
made at HagerstoWn, Ind, not only
straightens tubing, but at the same time
pOlishes it and removes dents, kinks and
all other imperfections. 1t will operate
equally as we'll on gaspipes or shaftings.
Iron Age
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

HIS 90coO Weu0eT my troubles since
l began taking the pills.
Il have recommended the pills to many
women who are suffering as l suffered.
They are the only thing that helped me
in the trial that comes to so many wom-
Ell at my age.
MRS. J. II. WEAVER"
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
23ds day Of October, A. D. 1897.
0. G.. HICKS, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills exert pow
erful influence in restoring the system to
its proper condition. They contain in a
condensed form all the elements neces-
sary to give new life and richness to the
blOOd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
its an open Secret.

Portsmouth, Va, March 1.-THE Mcr-
rift Wrecking company's tug Right Arm,
Maine wreck, reached Norfolk yesterday,
AS to what his divers had seen and the
conclusions he had reached from their
reports Capt. Mageet would not speak.
He said the President knows what he is
about. The Right ARMS crew were
more communicative. Every man said
1t was an open secret among all the div
ers and officers at Havana that the big
magazines were intact and that the Maine
had been destroyed by torpedo or mine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
RIPON BOYS CHAMPIONS,
Defeat Milwaukee Basketball Team by p
Decisive Score.

,,,i Ripon, Mls,' March Il Special, l. l.
waulzee, in their game here last night,
proved almost as easy prey for the Co. D.
players as did the Co. A club of the same
city two weeks ago. The score last night
was SO to 7, and in the former game p
to 3. The local team, almost from the
outset, made scores at will. At the con-
clusOn of the event Frank 4. Sullivan of
the Cream City, considered to be the best
umpire in the state, said that Ripon was
undoubtedly the state champion and could
prove his assertion if only the opportunity
was afforded Lieut.. Paul Kiley was
men could win from any Wisconsin ag-
gregation. Tomorrow evening and on
Saturday night Co. G plays at Appleton
and Fond du Lac respectiYelY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
NEW CANNING COMPANY.
Two Rivers Men Organize a Concern with
$4,000 Capital.

Two Rivers, Wis, March 12.-[Spe-
cial. IA canning factory is one Of the
new industries that will be added to the
city's enterprises the coming year. A
stock company has been organized with
a capital stock of $4,000, which will do
business under the firm name of the E.
J. Nodra Canning company. \ building
suitable for carrying on the business will
be erected as soon as the weather per-
mits. The plant will be located on the
South side
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Tramp Dies Alone

Grafton, Wis, March 10.-[Special1-
Last Friday evening tramp called on
Marshal Joseph Spehn for a nights lodg-
ing in the lookup and Saturday morning
was very sick. He was found dead yes
terday by the marshal. An inquest was
held by Justice G. G. Doctor and YER
dict giving lung trouble as the cause of
death was rendered. He will be buried
by the village authorities at Grafton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
POOR COMMISSIONER GUT.
Suspended from Office Pending Investi-
CATION of Charges

Marinette, Wis, March 12.-[Speciall
-Ferd Lahai, poor commissioner of this
city, was yesterday suspended from office
pending an investigation. He is charged
with embezzlement to the amount of
about S400, the charges being preferred
by the poor committee. Instead of issu-
ing orders payable to order, it is alleged
that he made them payable to bearer and
is charged with having cashed the latter
himself. Mayor Mann has appointed a
successor to him temporarily, but Mr..
Lahai refused to give UP the books.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
SAM FRIEDLY'S BRIDE.
Madison Hotel Man Marries IL Widow at
Freeport, HI,

Freeport. Ill, March 11-Much sur
prise was created in Freeport society by
the marriage of Mrs. J. s. Gates, pro-
prietress of the Brewster house. to Sam
FriedIy, well-known hotel man of Madi-
son. Wis a former clerk at the Brewster.
Mrs Gates has sold the hotel to her son.
DR.. Davenport, who is older than his step
father This is the brides third voyage
on the matrimonial sea. Mrs. Friedly is
about So and her husband is 80. Mrs.
Gates occupies a high position in social
circles. Her second husband. the late
Col. J. S. Gates, was one of the best
known hotel men in the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
ENGINES TO BE REMEMBERED.
New System of Grading to be Used OH
Chicago s. North Western Road.

Baraboo, Wis, March 11.-[Special.1
The engines Of the Chicago & North
Western railway system are to be re-
numbered. The locomotives will be di-
vided into classes and the numbering
will begin with the magnificent engines
recently purchased. The next best en-
gines will be given numbers beginning
with 100 and the next grade higher num-
bers still, so that everyone connected
with the road, upon hearing the number
of an engine, will know its exact size and
capacity. At the present time the num-
bers run from l to 900, hit or miss, and
person has to have an acquaintance with
the locomotive to know whether it is a
mogul or q miniature"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
DUST CATCHES FIRE.
Peculiar Cause of Blaze in Boiler
Room of Schwartz Factory
at Plymouth.

Plymouth, Wis, March 12.-[Special. ]
AT Z o'clock this morning fire broke out
in the boiler room of the Schwartz Manu-
featuring company, said to have been
caused by thefne particles of dust collect
ing on and about the boiler. When the
fireman raked out the ashes some of the
sparks few up and set fire to the dust and
it spread rapidly to the roof of the boiler
room and dry tower. The loss can be
covered by $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
KiOndike Rates Cur.

Omaha, Neb., March 1.-THE Bur-
lington and Union Pacific have an
nounced a rate from Omaha to Portland
and Seattle, meeting the latest cut of the
Northern routes. The fare from here
now is $50 frst-class and SO second
class. Aomax of the Union Pacific and
Francis of the Burlington are both op-
posed to the war and are doing all they
can to get rates restored.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Oconto, Wis, March 12-[Special. L
In a lumber camp near Wabeno, John
Trainor of Stephenson was stricken with
paralysis and brought to Oconto. where
he was placed en- board a train the next
morning and taken to his home His en-
tire left side is affected and no hopes are
entertained OF his recovery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Contract Tor a Lor of Lumber.

Menominee, Mich, March 14.-The
Paehelas LIGHT company of Chicago, own
ers of a large box factory, closed a deal
with the Kirby-Carpenter company for
the entire prospective cut of this grade of
lumber from the cOmpany's three mills
for the season. The deal involves about
$44, 800.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Bryan and Mckinley Homes.

Omaha, Neb.. March a. = Senator
ThurstOn's suggestion that the Mckinley
home at Canton be reproduced as the
Ohio state building at the exposition has
been approved by the board of managers.
The building will be used as place of re-
ception for Ohioans. The friends of Mr..
Bryan, since the announcement, lost no
time in putting the proposition looking to
the reproduction of the Bryan homestead
at Lincoln also.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
DIR. BARBER ON TRIAL.
Charged with Adultery at La Crosse
Case Before Judge BrindIeY

Ia Crosse, Wis, March 14.-[Special. !
The preliminary examination of DR.. J.
Barber is in progress this afternoon be-
fore Judge Brindley in the criminal
branch of the county court. Barber is
charged with adultery. He was arrested
on Friday in Bangor. Mrs. Barber is
very sick in West Salem. Her brother,
Postmaster George Breed of Chiffon, will
be here to assist in tire prosecution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
SEVERAL LINES PROTECTED.
Railroad Man Looking Over Ground 70
Electric Road at ElroY.

Eiroy, Wis, March 10.-[Special.1 IA
man named Hall, claiming to represent
the Chicago & Northwestern Railway
company, has been in this vicinity look
ing over the ground with the view to
building an electric line from Mansion
to this city, and says that lines will also
from Baraboo to Kilbourn. He says that
this is plan to obtain feeders for the
Chicago & North Western
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Carl Schurz will Sneak.

Madison Wis, March Special. /
Secretary Stickney of the semi-centennial
committee received letter this morning
promising the attendance of Carl SchurZ
ut the celebration here. Mr. Schurz will
speak on June S. Gen. Bragg has also
accepted an invitation to speak.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
KILLED BY FALLING TREE,
Theory Now Held III Regard to the Death
of John Larson.

Ashland, Wis, March 14.-[S Special. I
Coroner Scott left today for the White
river after the body of John Larson,
which was found Sunday. The proba-
bility is that Larson was killed by a
falling tree. His body was not discov-
erred for seven weeks, his horse having
starved to death in the barn in the mean
time.
The first theory was that Larson was
shot. accidentally or otherwise. by I'M
known persons, but this view is not held
at present
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
BRAKEMAN KILLED.

George Cary of Chicago Falls Under
Wheels at Racine.
Racine. Wis, March 10.-[Special /
George Cary, a brakeman on the Chi
cago & Northwestern road was killed
today in this city by falling under the
ears while boarding a train at Four
teenth street. He lived in Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Work to Commence Soon

The proposed telephone extension be-
tween Plainfield and Wautoma is now
definitely settled and as soon as the
frost is out of the ground and poles can
he set the work will be commenced.
The line Will be known as the Union
Telephone company
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
MR.. HOLLY TO LEAVE.
VIII End the Trouble at the Oshkosh
Normal school.

Oshkosh, Wis, March 12-[ Special.l-
G. L. Holly, the barber who has made so
much trouble at the normal school on ac-
count of the students demanding his
dismissal, has decided to leave of his
own accord. This will probably satisfy
the students and Mr.. Holly is also salts
fed, as he has secured a strong letter of
YindicatiOn from President Albee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
TeIe Line to be Built,

Plainfeld. Wis. March 10.-[Special.l
The telephone exchange question which
has been agitated some time, is now set
tied. A line has been established from
here to Hancock, Coloma Corners, Coloma
Station and to WautOma, the county seat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Sustained "a Broken Hip

Sun Prairie, Wis, March 14.-[Spe-
oiaI. John Clement, a farmer residing
near this village, was riding on load of
hay. when the load tipped over. throwing
him onto a piece of ice and breaking his