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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
ROMANCE OF SPANISH WAR.
Missouri Private Marries the Girl
Who Secured His Pardon.

Chillicothe, Mo-, June 2.-Robert L.
Mooney, former private of Co. H, Fourth
Missouri volunteers, returned to Chilli
Gothic yesterday, after having varied
experience since he left with his COM
pany in May, 1898.
While the regiment to which Mooney
belonged was encamped at Falls Church,
Va, he made the acquaintance of Miss
Anna Campbell, daughter of wealthy
Virginian and a niece OF the secretary
of war. The regiment was moved to
Camp Wetherill, near Greenville, S. c.,
where Mooney was arrested for desertion
and sentenced to one year in prison at
st. Francis barracks, st. Augustine
Mooney pleaded in eXtenuation he had
received word that his mother was sick
and needed him badly, and that he had
her uppermost in his mind when he left
camp and started for home. He did not
go home, but returned to camp ready to
suffer for his breach of discipline.
Miss Campbell at once began to use
her influence to secure his pardon. Her
labors were effective. The pardon
brought not only freedom for Mooney
but restored him to full citizenship. I'm
medately upon his release Mooney went
to Falls Church and he and Miss Camp
bell were married.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
ARREST OF DE CLAM.
Charged with Forgery in Connec-
ton with the Case of
Capt. DreyfuS.

Paris, June 2.-The arrest yesterday
evening Of Lieut.-Col. Du Patty de Clam,
who in 1894, was commissioned to in
vestigate the first charges made against
Dreyfus, was ordered after the minister
Of war, NJ. Krantz, had consulted with
the premier, NJ. Dupuy. The prisoner,
who is confined in the military prison of
Cherche Midi, is charged with forgery
and uttering forgery 1t is not yet known
whether he will be tried before Il court
martial Or disciplinary court
The statements that Lieut.-Col. Pic
quart is to be released from prison and
that the prosecution of Gen. Mercier the
former minister Of war. is contemplated,
are declared to be untrue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

though suddenly. Ha, ha, ha!-died
through me, through my medicine, you
understand? And now you will follow
them. In five hours you will fall asleep
never to wallen, and no one can tell you
have been poisoned. In five hours! And
no one could help you even if you were
not safe and sound here; for | only know
the antidote which can destroy the poi
sons work
He pulled phial out of his pocket, and
held it up in his hand, laughing again
with a frenzied delight.
And, as he laughed, hand came
through the slightly open door, and, of
sudden snatched the phial from his fin
gers.
Then like a flash, in the twinkling al
most OF an eye, three men dashed into
the room. There was a fierce struggle
for moment or two. Strong men pant
ed as though in the throes of death. But
it was soon over. POunced on unawares,
the pOlSOner was readily secured and
gagged and carried forth.
Then the leader of the newcomers
stepped up to Mile. Moiere where she
scious.
He chafed her hands and threw water
on her forehead
''What is it-oh, what is it?" she MUIR
INJURED in while. "Where am II"
Drink this at once" he rejoined. 1T
She put the bottle to her lips and
gulped its contents down.
You have had narrow escape,
madame, her rescuer went on, support
ing her in his arms. Lucky it is you
wrote to the Chambre Ardente tonight,
and mentioned the Rue de Sainte- Croix.
We were already on the track Of the
writer of the threatening letter. and we
knew it was trap when you mentioned
our agent. Our, agent, forsooth! But
we let You keep the appointment you had
made with him in order to effect cap
ture. We watched you come into the
house, and then we quietly went to work.
madame-all in the act of concocting vile
poisOns; and this Lavoisin is the worst
devil of them all. But let me now con-
duct YOU home. Tonight you have done
the King some service.-Alfred e. Snod-
grass in COrnhill
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
ROGERS-WILLARD WEDDING.
Fort Atkinson Compile United in Holy
Bonds.

Fort Atkinson, Wis, June II Spe-
cial. 1.-The marriage of Charles B. Rog-
ers and Miss Effe Willard was ceebrat-
ed at high noon today at the home of
the brides father. About forty guests
were present The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Ralph of Columbus
The bride wore cream silk and was at
tended by Mildred Caswell, little cousin
who acted as flower girl. Mr.. and Mrs
Rogers left for a lake trip and will upon
their return commence housekeeping in
Fort Atkinson. A number of out-of-
town guests were present.
Kenosha, Wis, June 1.-[Special. !
Miss Margaret Arnold, an only daughter
Of Mrs. John Arnold, and one of the
best-known young ladies Of the city, was
united in marriage here today to La
fayette Wires. The wedding ceremony
was performed by Father Elskamp at
st. Georges church in the presence of
a few intimate friends Of the contra citing
parties.
Waukegan, Ill., June 1.-TSpecial. /
Yesterday Matthias Kristensen and Miss
Addie Foster, Kenosha young people,
came down here and were married This
is the first Wisconsin couple to marry
here since the new law took effect For
,aerly Kenosha was the favorite resort
for Waukegan clippers, but now the Ia
bles are turned.
Two Rivers, Wis, June 1.-[Special.
August Clure and Miss Emma Hasse.
both Of this city, We're married by Rev.
A: Doehler of st. Johns church.
La Crosse. Wis, June Il Special. I
Z. II. Connors, wholesale fruit dealer,
and Miss Gussie Ameson were married
at the parsonage of the ST. Mary's parish
by Rev. Dean White. Another young La
Crosse business man, John S. Hougen of
the wholesale grocery concern of SeieI-
stad Hougen, married Miss Margaret
Mace, Rev e. O. Vik officiating. DR..
Will A. Powell, one of La Crosses vete-
ran practitioners, married Miss Meta
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
A TRAIN HOLD-UP.
Union Pacific PASSENGER Stopped
Few Miles Beyond
Wilcox WyO.

Omaha, Neb., June 2.-Union Pacific
train No. 1 was held up at Wilcox, Wyo..
a few minutes after o'clock this morn
ing. The express car was completely
wrecked by dynamite. The safe was
Engineer Jones was injured by flying
debris
The Union Pacific officials furnish the
following account of the robbery Of the
westbound train No 1 which left this
city yesterday morning:
Just before daylight this morning, in the
midst OF drenching rain, the train was held up
the express car with dynamite. severely wound
ing the engineer, and then escaped to the noun
company: the robbers obtained only nominal
reward for their daring crime. A posse, under
them
Union Pacific officials received their
hrst information OF the affair from En-
gineer Jones of the train which was held
up. His message IS as follows:
First section No held up a mile west Of
Wilcox. Express car blown open mail car dam
aged Safe blown open contents , gone We were
and after we passed the bridge the explosion
occurred Cannot tell how bad bridge was dam,
and cut on hand. JONES Engineer.
During the forenoon several other dis
patches were received containing some
details. They indicated the robbers
boarded the train at Wilcox at 2:O9 Il.
N. AS the train reached the bridge one
of the robbers crawled into the cab and
at the point of a gun ordered Engineer
Jones to pull across. the bridge and stop
1t required two hours to GEAR away
the wreckage so the train could proceed
to Medicine Bow, the next station, from
which the report was sent The sheriff
was notified at once and with a posse
started in pursuit of the robbers. The
soft ground, caused by the rain, will aid
in tracking the robbers. 1t is not posi-
lively known just how many there are of
them, but as only four were seen by the
trainmen. it is believed that number con-
stitutes the party.
The passengers were scared nearly out
Of their wits, but the robbers made no
effort to modest them, combining their OPP
erations to the express car. The local
officials have received no information be-
yond the fact that the train was held
up and the contents of the safe taken.
They say the safe contained very little of
value. Nothing is said in any of the dis
patches regarding the express messenger,
or where he was when the explosion Oc
Cured, but it is believed he escaped
alive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
ON CLOSE LINES.
The Conference at the Hague
Shows Disposition Not to
Go Into GeneraIities.

The Hague, June 2.-The special COM
mission to which projects have been re-
ferred has decided unanimously to dis
card all projects not coming directly
within the precise aim of the conference
The third commission has finished the
work treating upon good offices and me-
diaton. 1t has welded the various prof
Gets into one which will be submitted for
discussion on Monday. When the discus
sion is concluded. the commission will re-
sumo their examination, drafting a sin
gle arbitration scheme based on the vari
Gus projects submitted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
THE ORION ON THE ROCKS.
Danish Boat is a Total Wreck at
Freshwater Point.

ST. Johns, n. F., June 2.-The Danish
steamer Orion, Capt. Callesen, from New
York, May p, for Copenhagen, carrying
general cargo of -four, pork, poultry
and grain, with a crew of forty-fve men,
besides twenty shipwrecked seamen go
ing as passengers by her, went ashore
yesterday at daybreak at Freshwater
Point, seven miles west of Cape Race,
and became a total wreck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
Ii Keeps SchleY Busy.

Omaha, Neb., June Admiral and
Mrs. Schley will leave Omaha for the
East at 5:O5 p. N. tomorrow. Meantime
the admiral is enjoying somewhat of the
rest and repose" he came West to Sc
cure, but which his popularity with the
spent most of the day debating letters to
catch up with his correspondence which
has become voluminous. The admiral
receives all sorts of letters from all sorts
Of people and he makes it point to re-
ply to every communication.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
How He Drowned.

ing the Garrick theater, in New York.
the other night, when diminutive news
boy rushed up to him, and shouted:
'WuXtry. Terrible accident to Presi-
dent McKinleyn' Dear mer' said Be
laSk7. fumbling in his pocket for change;
whit kind of an accident did he meet
with?" NEARLY drowned, sirv' replied
the urchin, his eyes dancing; she fell
through mattress into the spring. Be
lasco gave him a nickel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
MAY RELEASE HER.
Prospect that Mrs. Maybrick, Con-
victed Of Poisoning Husband,
Nav Go Free.

London, June 2.-The Daily Chronicle
announces that Mrs. Florence Maybrick,
convicted of poisoning her husband, is
likely to be liberated shortly as the re-
suit of the pressure brought to bear by
Joseph II. Choate, United States ambas-
sadOr, in favor of reOpening the case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
BEDS WERE DEMOLISHED
lightning Damages House in
Boomer but Leaves Sleeping
Family Unframed.

Boomer, Wis, June 1.-[Special. i
Lightning struck the house of Frank
Betske of this place during the storm and
four lives came near meeting with a vio-
lent end. The walls of the house were
badly damaged and several articles of
furniture were split into kindling wood
The bed that Mr.. and Mrs. Betske were
sleeping on, also the bed that their chill
dren were sleeping on, were torn to sliv-
ers. Strange as it may seem, no one
was hurt. The damage is about $3.50.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

1t was announced in a dispatch from
Santiago de Chill yesterday. that polit-
zeal upheaval had taken place and that
the Liberals had united and would bring
about the fall of the Conservative gov
eminent.
The Gillian ministry was reorganized
December 20 last, under Senior Martinez
IN part as follows:
Premier and minister Of the interior,
Senior Carlos Walker Martinez: minister
of foreign affairs, Senior Ventura Blanco
Vel; minister Of finance, Senior Rafael
Sotomayer; minister Of war, Gen Suber-
CaSeauX
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
ference with Lord Salisbury
on the Subject.

London, juno 2.-The United States
ambassador, Joseph H. Choate, is con-
ferring with Lord Salisbury at the for
elgn office this afternoon on the premier's
invitation, relative to the position taken
by the Canadians on the Alaskan boun-
dary diSnute
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
BANK ROBBERY CASE CLOSES.
Arguments Being Made at the
Stevens Point Trial.

Stevens Point, Wis, June AL. the
testimony in the, Amherst bank robbery
case has been taken, and the attorneys
have begun their arguments. The prin-
cipal effort of the defense lay in an en-
deavor to show that the accused were in
possession Of large sums of money just
previous to the robbery. John H. Rren-
nan spoke in defense of Harry and Kelly,
and District Attorney Owen will close
for the state. The case will probably be
given to the jury Friday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
To Build $4,000 Addition.

Beaver Dam, Wis, June 1.-ESpecial.
Hotel Mathews is to be enlarged this
summer with a $4,000 addition, which
will more than double the present ca
paclty. The new frontage acquired IS
81 feet, which is to be used for stores
on the first floor. The hotel will be
lighted by electricity supplied by it's own
plant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
CEDED TO GERMANY,
Announcement that Spain Has
Transferred Three Islands
to Germany.

Madrid, June 2.-In the speech from
the throne at the opening of the Cortes
today it was announced that the Mari
anno Caroline and PALACES islands were
coded to Germany by the late ca binet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
CONVINCED,

| sang the praise of Death,
And boldly babe him come,
He came. l caught my BREATH
In sudden anguish dumb.
1.-The grave is good he cried;
Therein is perfect rest;
Quiet, and not too wide,
Surely the grave is best.
Words | myself had sung
He echoed in CHASTITY jest;
Mad words from mad heart wrUng,-
Surely the grave is best
/ knew that had lied;
| spurned Death where he stood.
''N0ne praise thee who have died;
Life, Life alone, is good!'
Geraldine Meyrick in Lippincotts S.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
ENOUGH SOLDIERS.
Cabinet Decides that There is No
Necessity to Call for More
Volunteers.

Washington, d. c., June 2-The cabi-
net at its meeting today decided that
there was no present necessity for the
enlistment of volunteers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
MINISTRY RESIGNS.
A Political Upheaval in Chili-Liber-
ais Bring About Downfall
of Conservatives.

Santiago de Chill, June 2.-(Via Gal
weston, Tex.)-The CHILEAN ministry has
resigned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
STEAMER ON FIRE.

The Banffshire Burning Fierce1y at a
London Wharf.
London, June 2.-The British stea .ner
Banffshire from Wellington, y. T..
March %, is burning fercely in the Vic
toria dock here. A man on board of her
has been killed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

Spain has had thirty-one years of
var during the present century
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06


She emptied the goblet at a draught,
for, in truth, her nerves were all in a
culver, and, replacing it on the table,
looked round at her host and laughed
back at him with a well-assured conf
dence and gayety. But as her glance
fell upon him her laughter ceased. She
gaZed at him, first in wOnderment, then
aghast. NJ. Dupin was glaring at her
fiercely.
what is it? What is it?'' she cried.
shaking like leaf? what mean YOU"
1t seemed another being, this vindictive
figure scowling down at her. Hate and
glee played hide and-seek in his eyes.
He was transformed into veritable
ogre
And suddenly, as she stared at him,
petrifed, he threw up his arms and burst
into unrestrained, demoniac laughter.
You've drunk my wine, Mile. Mo
liere." he cried out in a moment in meas
ured tones, his teeth clenched, but his
voice calm. LET me tell yOu.it was poi
Soned."
The actress jumped to her feet in I'M
rehearsed panic. :.
Mon Dieu. Mon Dieu.' she
n mean? What have you done?' an 0'
You will know all soon enough he
replied with tantalizing precision. ''The
poison takes FIVE hours to kill. There is
time to repeat the story many, many
times" He paused second, and then a
sudden excitement took hold OF him. Il
am Lavoisin's son. he cried, mot NJ
Dupin, not an agent of the Chambre Ar
dente-Layoisin' son. the son of the
woman you have put into your cursed
play. | loved my mother, madame
saw her burn, frizze before my eyes, and
laughed-ay, laughed-laughed with
madness and rage to hear her old bones
crackle. to see her old flesh bake. And
since then three who SAT- in hi OH nj /, caS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22
SAVED BY GUENTHER.

Chicago, ILL.,, May 18.-A special to
the Record from Frankfort, Germany,
says: UNITED States Consul Richard
Guenther was notified yesterday that a
German-born American, Joseph Rein
hart, after showing his passport to
German gendarme, had been threat
ened with death and forced to march
four miles to the prison at Hanau.
Consul Guenther Immediately went to
Hanau and secured the mans release.
Reinhart returned to Germany from
the United States in April"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22

chairman may be elected. The Sec
The chairman and secretary are de-
clared to be the inspectors, and are
required to take oath to perform their
duties to the best of their ability, etc.
Section Z makes a sweeping change,
declaring that all delegates must be
chosen, and all candidates elected by
ballot. The ballots may be printed or
written, but must be of pain white
paper The ballots shall be deposited
in the receptacle provided, by the
voter, and shall not be removed I'M
til the ballot is declared closed.
Section provides that the secre-
tary shall make a complete poll list,
containing the names and street ad-
dresses of all persons voting at the
caucus, and return the same to the
city clerk. The city clerk is required
to furnish the ward committee with
six copies of the official city registry
list, if registration has been held, and
only electors named on this list shall
be allowed to vote, unless the vote be
legally Sworn i'm The committee
having the caucus in charge is given
authority to maintain order, and en-
force the regulations provided.
Thus it will be seen that this Sec
ton provides the voting by a poll list
which is to be checked as the eIector
casts his ballot the same as is now the
rule at elections.
Section 9 provides for the return of
the records to the proper authorities,
and provides that the delegates, or
candidates for office receiving the
largest number Of votes, shall be the
delegate to the convention, or the
nominee for office.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22
NEW ELECTION LAW.
All Voters Must Put Ballots in the
Box in Person.

The new election law passed by the
last legislature has been published, and
is now in force. While it makes radi-
cal changes in the system, it is much
less complicated than the old law. It
also applies to all primary elections,
and does not have to be adopted by
the common councils of the cities as
did the former law.
Section 1 provides that all caucuses
shall be held open not less than one
hour.
Section provides for the setting of
the dates of caucuses, ETC., the au-
thority being given to the county and
city committees.
Section provides for the selection
of such committees.
Section 4 provides for the publica-
ton of the notice of the holding of the
caucus.
Section makes it a misdemeanor
to vote illegally at any caucus
These sections, it will be noted, dc
not change the method that has been
in use for years, except in the time
that the caucus shall remain open
The sections that follow, however
make radical changes.
Section 6 says the caucus officers
shall be chairman, secretary, an(
two tellers. The chairman of the
ward committee shall be the chairman
of the caucus, and if he is absent, {
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22
BRITISH AFTER THE REBELS.
Troops Sent to Drive Chinese Outlaws
from Coded Territory.

Hong Kong, May 16.-A regiment of
infantry, 100 artillerymen, SO en-
gineers and 500 marines have gone to
KoW Loon Hinterland. The greatest
secrecy is observed as to the plans of
the British authorities and nothing
definitely is known regarding the act
ual destination of the troops, but it
seems evident that two detachments
will advance on Tai-Po-Fu and Deep
Bay, strongholds of the rebels, and
drive them from the coded territory.
Troops are patrolling the European
quarters of Kau Laung. 1t is reported
that rebels from Tung Kung invaded
the British territory, and that two
armed gangs robbed Kow Loon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22
THREE-CENT FARES.
New York Surface and Elevated Lines
to Have Dangerous Competitor.

New York, May 17.-Surface and ele-
waited car lines all over the city will
soon have a dangerous competitor
The General Carriage company, with a
capital stock of $20,O0O,OOO, will estab-
lish omnibus lines all over the city,
charging, possibly, cents only. AL
ready it is said to have bought the
Fifth Avenue Stage company and the
right to use compressed air from Mr..
Croker's company. The president Of
the new company and one of the main
promoters is Frederick Esler, president
of the Metropolis Contract company
The company will put omnibuses on all
over the city, in Albany and Buffalo.
All the vehicles will travel in zones
bounded by certain blocks for one fare.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22
Storm in Michigan.

Detroit, May ia severe storm was
quite general throughout the state yes
terday. Hudson, Caro-, Cold Water
Marshal and Brant all reported consid-
cradle property damage, but no lives
were lost. Near Alvorton, just ovel
the state line in Ohio, the storm des-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22

troyed a small brick school building.
Out of it's rs occupants, but three es-
capped uninjured. The teacher, Miss
Flossie Fisher, was probably fatally
injured. Two children were struck on
the head with flying bricks and cannot
live. A number of pupils were serious
Iy hurt. In Detroit 40 houses and
barns were unroofed and one three
story brick building was demolished.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22

$3.50, in lieu of all claims in the case.
Mrs. Tiffany suffered severe injuries
because of a defective sidewalk and
brought suit against the city in the
sum Of $4,000. Her husband also
brought suit in the sum of $4,000 for
the loss of his wife's company. This
is the largest sum Beloit has ever paid
in a damage case.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22
WRITING PAPER COMBINE.

Appleton, Wis, May 18.-It is stated
that a writing paper combine with a
capitalization of $42,000,0O0 is almost
an accomplished fact, only the closing
negotiations for the various properties
wanted remaining. Appraisers have
visited Wisconsin and gone over the
properties, stated to be the Fox River
and Plover Paper companies mills at
Appleton and Plover respectively.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-05-22
TERRIBLE TURK DEFEATED.

Davenport, Ia, May 17.-"Farmer''
Burns defeated Hall Adlai, "The Ter
rible Turk" last night before 1000 peo-
pie, the Turk having agreed to secure
two falls in an"hour's wrestling time.
He got one fall in 40 minutes, and
both were on their feet when the hour
was finished.