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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
CAMP Is FLOODED.
Storm Causes Much Discomfort
but Fourth Regiment Boys
Are True Soldiers.

Camp Douglas, Wis, Aug. ID Spe-
cial. IA terrific wind and rainstor-n fell
on Camp Douglas last night and ragged
with great violence for about three hours,
the night was pitch dark, and the bottom
had apparently fallen out of the sky. but
an occasional flash of lightning revealed
the sentincls manfully walking their beats
as steady as if on parade. The tents
threatened to go up in the air at any mo-
ment and the buglers were called out and
instructed to be ready 10 sound the assem-
bly, ut a moments notice. Several tents
We're flooded and the men were transferred
to the building formerly used as u hospi-
tai.
Private Paul Curtis of Co. I, Third
Wisconsin volunteers, who died at
Charleston, S. c., of typhoid fever, was
buried at Tomah yesterday with military
honors. Col. Seaman setn a squad of
eight men in charge of Sergt. Earle of Co.
4 to fire a salute at the grave. Two
buglers accompanied the squad.
Maj. Gambler took his battalion (the
secOnd) out on a practice march this
morning. They will stop at Elroy for din
ner and expect to cover about twenty
miles before pitching tents for the night.
They will be gone about three days. Not
withstanding the heavy order in which
they are obliged to march, the men enjoy
these trips more than their ordinary drill.
DR.. Gilbert +. Seaman, with an ambu-
lance and hospital corps, accompanied the
battalion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17

Conservative Element Among
Oshkosh Workingmen Win
a Victory,

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 15.-[ Special. j
A report gained currency yesterday that
all the unions in the city would be called
out on sympathy strike with woodwork
ers, TO be declared this morning. A meet
ing was held last evening, all the union
laborers being present. The projected
movement was not contaminated, the more
conservative spirits in the strike move
ment discouraging the idea. 1t was de-
cided to continue the fight on the same
lines as heretofore and all tho men were
instructed to remain away from the mills.
Manufacturers claim large number of
union men returned today.
Fourteen weeks ago today the wood
workers of this city declared d strike for
higher wages and other minor cOnces-
sions.S Apparently the condition of the
struggle is the same today as it was four
teen weeks ago. All the mills save one
are running. but with reduced crews. A
few of the union men have returned to the
factories, but so far as the general sltua-
ton Is concerned the determination of the
strikers seems to be Qu&e as strong as
ever to remain firm.
The end is near, however, for the time
has come when one side or the other must
weaken. If it is the strikers who must
give in, then according to statements of
speakers at a meeting held yesterday, the
fight will not be dropped entirely, but will
be taken up again and the millmen served
with the same ultimatum that was sent
to them before a strike was declared.
A public meeting was held in the South
Side Turner hall yesterday afternoon, add
dressed by Messrs Kidd and Grimes of
Chicago. The enthusiasm displayed did
not Indicate Il weakening and the attend
ance was quite as large as when meetings
were held in the beginning of the strike.
Thomas [. Kidd made a few remarks
concerning his arrest and the threats that
had been made by the other millmen of
the city. He claimed that while the mill
men would not admit they are being beat
en-, the fact that he had been made de-
PENDANT in a civil suit for damages for
Slo,OOO, caused By loss of business and
annoyance, was proof that they were los
ing more than the workingmen. And. if
this strike proved to be a failure for the
WoodWOrkers, he said they would cOntin-
ne to strike until eventually they were
victorious. His words in this connection
were: Should worse come to worse.
sooner or later, and more likely sooner
than later, the millmen will be served
with the same ultimatum with which
they were served on May Is of this
year" He stated his intention of con
tinuing the fight until the desired victory
had been achieved.
Chicago. H., Aug. 15.-At a meeting
Of the Building Material Trades council
resolutions have been adopted denOuncing
the action Of the mill owners of Oshkosh
IN causing the arrest of Thomas l. Kidd,
and pledging him moral and financial sup
port. 1t is said that general meeting
will be called for the purpose of raising
funds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
MEETS HORRIBLE DEATH
Vernon County Farmer Plunges
Down Embankment with
a Team,

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 13.-[SpecialI-
John G. Hansen, a farmer residing in the
| northern portion of Vernon county, met
death in horrible manner. His team
ran away and plunged, wagon and ALL
down a 3Ofoot embankment. Hansen's
back was broken in two places and death
was almost instantaneous The horses
we're so badly injured that it was neces-
'ary to kill them.
Pilot Knob, Wis, Aug. 13-[Special.
A. w: Elliot, farmer living two miles
south of Pilot Knob, met with a serious
accident Thursday. While grubbing trees
on his farm with a team and tackle
blocks, the top of the tree to which the
pulleys We're hitched broke off and fell
and struck Mr.. Elliot on the shoulder, dis
oca ting and breaking the bone.
Black River Falls, Wis, Aug. 10
Especial. John Johnson, the young In
dian who had leg badly crushed while
attempting to board Wisconsin Central
train near Thorp some three months ago,
died at the county farm from the effects
Of the injuries
Oconto, Wis. Aug 13.-[Special. j
John Nahauk, an employe in Spies mill,
nearly severed his left thumb with an
axe, so that it hung only by shreds
La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 13.-[Special.l-
The residence of John Kampschoer was
set on IRE by a gasoline stove explosion
last evening. In attempting to save some
jewelry Mrs. Kampschoer was terribly
burned about the face and arms and it is
feared that she will die.
Centralia, Wis, Aug. 13-[Special. i
Mrs. Protto, an aged woman of this
city, was seriously burned about the
body and arms yesterday afternoon. She
was an invalid and unable to walk.
While sitting in front of stove a spark
ignited her clothing and she was fatally
burned before assistance arrived. She
died later from her burns
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
STORM DOES DAMAGE.
Rain and Lightning Injure Property
and Growing Crops in
the State.

Racine. Wis. Aug. f5.-[Special. IA
heavy storm swept over Racine county
early this morning and did considerable
damage. In the city of Racine it blew
down about ten of the large factory
smokestacks and trees are broken down
on the streets all over the city Many
awnings were wrecked and windows
broken and the streets and cellars in
some parts Of town are flooded.
The barn Of Il farmer named GOnSk IN
the town of YOrkyille were struck by
lightning and burned to the ground, con-
Stunning Il large amount of oats and hay
and farming utensils estimated at $500.
Several small buildings were destroyed.
The fruit crop and the growing grain
suffered heavy damage and a great deal
of it IS ruined.
Portage, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. IA
very severe thunderstorm passed over this
city at midnight Lightning struck a
barn belonging to Andrew Sin Claire
killing horse and the barn was entirely
consumed by the flames. At Mrs. John
Owens residence considerable damage
was done by bolt of lightning. Trees
and telegraph poles were shattered in diff
ferent parts of the city.
Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. ID Special. i
lightning damaged the street car sys-
tom last night so that cars were unable to
South Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 15.-Dur-
ing the storm last night lightning struck
the farmhouse of Joseph Haas, living
three miles south of South Milwaukee.
The building caught fire and burned to the
ground with its contents.
Horizon, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Specal. IA
very heavy thunder and rainstorm passed
over this section last night and early this
morning Lightning struck the barn of
John Bluem, just south of the city.
Whitehall, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special] i
This section was visited last evening with
a heavy downpour of rain, accompanied
by terrific display of electricity. One
and four-ffths inches of water fell in one
and one-half hours. The residence of W.
j. Webb was struck by lightning and
slightly damaged. Damage was also
done to grain in shock and stacks.
Albany, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special.l-
During the heavy storm which ragged in
this section during last night, the large
barn on the farm of T. G. Mitchell. just
south of this village, was struck by light
ming and burned. The flames extended to
the other outbuildings, which were con-
sumed, and the house was damaged
some. A large amount of hay, grain, to-
bacco and farm implements were de-
stroyed at loss of $1,000. Only a small
amount of insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
HERO LOSES HIS LIFE.
A l4-Year Old La Crosse Boy
Rushes to Assist a Drowning
Woman at Eagle Bluff.

La Crosse Wis, Aug. 13.-[Special.]-
A double drowning occurred at Eagle
Bluff, few miles above the city on the
Mississippi river, carly last evening.
Mrs. L. Perry Gates, one of a party of
La Crosse people camping there, while
III bathing, was wading near the shore
When she stepped off into a deep hole.
Howard Sutherland, a 14-year-old boy,
one of the party, rushed to her assist
ance, and in attempting to save her, he
lost his life. NJ. p. Sutherland also
lost his life in the struggle He was
pulled on shore just in time. and he fell
exhausted. Mrs. Gates was about 30
years of age: she is the wife of Patrol
man Gates of the police department. and
leaves two small children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
CALLS IT A PRIZE OF WAR.
Yankee Captain Finds Riches on g
Drowned Spaniard's Person.

Ottawa, Ont, Aug 15.-There is now en-
gaglng the attention of the department of
justice for Canada case which is an out
come of the recent Burgogne disaster off
Sable island. The American fishing
schooner Florence, from Gloucester.
Mass, some days after the wreck picked
up the body of Candida Diaz, a Spanish
passenger. The captain examined the
body and found upon it letters and pa
pers and checks to a large amount. among
them drafts on Paris for between 2OO,-
900 and 100000 francs. The captain of
the papers and subsequently sailed into
the port Of Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Spanish vice-consul there laid
claim to the papers and checks as the
property Of the representatives of the de-
ceased, and has asked the customs de-
partment here to detain the vessel until
the papers are given up to him.
There are many interesting questions
arising in this case. In the first place, if
the goods of the enemy on board a neu-
trail vessel are liable to seizure the Amer
lean captain may claim that the entire
property, in whatever form it may have
been found upon the body of Diaz. be-
longs to him.
Apart from this, he may claim that he
is entitled to salvage, and that he is not
called upon to give up anything of value
which he had taken from the body of the
dead man until it is properly determined
by judicial proceeding to what amount
of salvage he is entitled.
Although domiciled in Spain at the time
of his death, Diaz may be said to have
died upon a ship registered in France
AMI so died within French jurisdiction
and the property found upon him, if not
liable to capture as the enemy's goods
in neutral ship, will be in point of law
within the jurisdiction of France.
In any event, there seems to be good
ground for the belief that the executive
government of Canada has no authority
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
GAMBLING NO MORE.
Baraboo Authorities Sit Down on
Games of Chance.

Baraboo, Wis, Aug. 13.-[Special l.
At the common council meeting last night
it was decided to curtail gambling, which
is said to be going on extensively in this
city. Aid. Eber said he was positive that
between twenty and twenty-five railroad
men lost their months wages here at cards
at the last pay day. The alderman said
he was no angel, but that he did not be-
lieye in gambling. He is one of the old
est engineers on the road. One day this
week all of the saloon proprietors of this
city were summoned before Mayor Avery,
who gave them lecture on violating the
law as to keeping open after closing hours,
permitting gambling and other offenses.
He asked them to report all violations
and arrests would follow. It is said hun
dreds of dollars are lost every month
by men who should use the money for
their families and that it is the intention
Of the authorities to end it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
Obituary Mention.

Clinton, Wis, Aug. 15.-TSpecial.1-
John Tinker, one of the first settlers of
this place, died here Sunday morning.
He was well-known nurseryman and
fruit-grower.
Beloit, Wis, Aug. 15.-TSpecial7-
Mrs. A. G.. Hutchinson of Chicago. a for
mer resident of Beloit, died today at the
residence of Gen. William B. Strong.
where she was guest
Randolph, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. j
Willie Williams. aged Il, son of Grit
Williams, died Sunday. He was operat-
ed on for Appendicitis on Friday last.
Marshfield, Wis, Aug. ID Special. J.
Alma, the daughter of Herman Pankow
editor of the Marshfield Democrat, died
this morning of conSumntion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
CLOSES A LONG FIGHT.
Decision Filed at Eau Claire in the
Fiercely-C ontested Car
son Will Case.

Eau Claire, Wis, Aug. 13.-[Special ]
Judge Hubbard filed a decree in the
case of the protest of Herrick Proctor of
st. Paul against the admission of the
will of William Carson, the deceased
millionaire. Judge Hubbard decides that
Henrietta is not Il daughter of William
Carson, but of Samuel and Susan Lamb.
Although Susan Lamb for a time left her
husband and in 1917 lived with William
Carson, the sole heirs-at-laW are the five
daughters and the son of William Car
son. deceased, and his wife, nee Mary E.
Smith. 1t was further held that Will
liam Carson never acknowledged Hen
rietta as his daughter and that the will is
valid and properly executed. The pro-
test was dismissed and the will admitted
to probate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
What Japan Would Have Done.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 15.-Rear-Admi-
raj Matsunaga Oki of the Imperial Jap
anese navy has arrived here on his way
to London, where he will remain some
time experimenting the construction of
two cruisers and a battleship for his gov
eminent and studying the navies of the
world. Admiral Matsunaga was greatly
surprised that peace was to be made and
was very much interested in the terms
When told that the disposition of the
Philippines was to be left to a commits
sion he expressed much surprise that the
United States had not demanded the ISL
ands as Porto Rico was demanded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
DECLARATION CONTEST.
Wisconsin's Eloquent Youth to Com
pete at Spring Green.

Spring Green, Wis, Aug. 13.-An Ola
torical contest will be held here on Sep
TENDER is, open to students of all the
schools and colleges of this state who
have not taken a course in oratory other
than that received in the public or private
schools. The contestants are limited to
fifteen in number, chosen by committee,
and each selection must be limited to ten
minutes while the order of declaiming is
to be determined by lot. Contestants are
required to make application on or be-
fore September 8. Prizes will be award
ed as follows First, $25; second, SIS,
and third, $40. The dignity of the en-
tertainment is well eyinced by the char
enburger, professor of elocution in the
States university: ex-Congressman Burr
w. Jones of Madison, and Miss Jane
Lloyd Jones, principal of the Home
School at Hillside.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
ARE ON THEIR WAY HOME
Forty-fve Wisconsin Soldiers
Leave Charleston Hospitals.
ANXIOUS TO RETURN.
Private Bryant, Who May be Court
marfialcd, is Still
in Bed.

Charleston, S. c., Aug. 15-T Special. I
-Forty-tive happy Wisconsin boys tiled
down the steps of the city hospital ard
st. Francis intirmary early yesterday,
loaded into baggage wagons those parts
OF military accoutrements they are re-
quired to carry, together with personal
effects, and entered the buses so gener-
ously furnished by somebody They were
bound homeward on thirty-day sick
leaves and the JOY was intensified by the
anticipation Of Friday and Saturday hav-
ing resulted in disappointment Sleeping
cars and abundance of light provisions
were furnished. Aside from Lieut..
Iuehlke of Appleton, VINO was in charge,
the party comprised these Badger boys:
Corp. Finn, Sparta.
Corp. Neubaur. Wausau.
Corp. Fryer. RipOn.
Hospital Steward Ascot, Nellsville.
Band Member BOhm, Sheboygan
Citizen Teamster Scherck, Oshkosh.
frIVates Selke, huffman, Ware. Van
kirk, Sparta.
Dam.
,priyates Reich, Grimm, Taves. Taylor,
Marshfield.
Privates Heath, Hayes, Hob, Koenig. APP
pletOn.
Privates Rogers. Clarity, Hayer Superior.
Privates Stol. Casper, Leudeke La Crosse
priVateS Werth and Van Rossum. Oconto
Privates Hunter and Du Bruce, Marinette
l'rivates Hart and Welch, NeillsYille
PrIVate SchOef1er, Sheb0ygan
1fIvate PendergaSt, Kaukauna.
Private Miller, Fond du Lac
Private Blake, Oshkosh r &"
Private Berthold, Eau Claire. III
Private BlOomat Portage Il.
Private Hill, Ashland. Tis?is
Private Waterbury, Augusta .i."t
Private Mabie Woodland
Private Schumacher, ManitOwoc
Illinois and Iowa each had one soldier
aboard. Had delay again occurred today
the men would have been held until
"Wednesday possibly. The paymaster IS
coming and the pay rolls, including the
names of all those remaining, are being
hurriedly prepared by soldier volunteer
clerks today. Tuesday, it is hoped, the
Inen may get their July salaries The
pennsylvania men who were to have gone
last night were held.
Maj. Morgan seems to be improving
Slightly each day.
Private Bryant is still in bed He has
host of Charleston friends who Sympa-
thize with him. He is charged with hay
ing feigned sickness so as to avoid going
TO the front, and will have to stand court
martial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
KILLS A PLAYMATE,
Little Johnnie Brooks of Rich1and
Shot with a Rife.

Richland, Wis, Aug. 15-WhiIe Little
Johnnie Brooks, aged II, and Phillip
lillian were playing together in the best Of
good nature, lillian picked up rifle and
pointed it at his playmate, declaring play
fully that he was going to shoot. The
weapon was loaded and 50 close was the
muzzle of the gun to the face of the victim
that large part of the boys head was
blown away. The bullet entered his BRAN,
killing him instantly. Young lillian was
griefstricken when he saw the result of his
folly, and his parents feared his grief
would drive him crazy. The two young
sters were the best of friends and there
was no criminal intent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17

Oconto, Wis, Aug. 3.-[Specal. THE
horse whose head was so badly mutilated
by the cutting-bar of moving machine
exposing the brain, will recover. A large
quantity OF oone was removed, and the
he tip OF the nose, sewed up. 1t is the
most remarkable case of veterinary sur
gerry known IN this part of the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
Accidentally Shot at Darlington,

Darlington, Wis, Aug 15.-[Special.
Charles L. Pierce was accidentally shot
through the right thigh by one of a party
of hunters early Sunday morning. -Four
young men in a buggy going out for a
of the fellows fred at them, the bullet
striking Pierce, who was in a pasture be-
yond and not seen by the men. The
wound is not considered serious, only en-
tcring the flesh.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
Died at Jacksonville.

Beloit. Wis, Aug. 15.-[SpeciaL]
Mace Molertad, member of the city
band, who died Saturday at Jacksonville
Fla, was 20 years old and musician of
marked ability. He left the Beloit city
band to go to war with Co. E, First
Wisconsin. and was transferred to the
First Regimental band. His father is a
foreman at the Thompson & Sons Plow
works. The remains will be brought to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
burglars at HortonyiIIe.

iIortonyille, Wis, Aug. 13.-[Special.,
Burglars last night entered Adolph
Iellers hardware store and obtained a
quantity OF guns, revolvers, and ammu.
hilton. Two suspicious characters were
seen i'll town yesterday, who are sup.
posed to be the thieves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
Oasis Exercises Largely Attended.

The dedication of the new Oasis NJ. f.
church, west of this village, took place
SATURDAY. and Sunday, August Is and IA
The services were attended by one of the
largest audiences ever gathered i'll this
section of the country. The church was
constructed by e. +. Currier & Son of
Oasis and is one of the finest edifices Of
its kind ever erected in Waushara county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
Madison Instructor to Resipn.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 15.-Prof. II. D.
Sleeper has been offered the position of
head of the department of harmony and
composition in the Smith College School
of Music, Northampton, Mass, which he
has accepted and he will resign shortly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17

Beloit, Wis, Aug. 15.-[Special. i
Mrs. ]. McCardle and young child were
badly burned this morning by fire. Mrs.
McCardle was putting kerosene in the
water she was using for her laundry
work
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
George Miles Bound Over at Oshkosh
on $4,000 Bail.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 13.--[Special J.
George Miles, the alleged murderer of
Birdie Fox, waived preliminary examina-
ton in the municipal court this morning.
He was bound over to the circuit court
for trial at the December term. Bail
was furnished in the sum of $4,000. Miles
shot himself in the breast and is just re-
covering from the wound
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-17
TO PRISON AGAIN.
Madison Boy, Aged FL, Receives Third
Criminal Sentence.

Madison, Wis, Aug 15.-[Special. i
William A. Tarbox pleaded guilty in the
municipal court this morning to the
charge of burglary and was sentenced to
state prison for two years and half. Al
though Tarbox is but q years old, this is
his third term in prison. He finished his
last sentence, also for burglary, about
three months ago