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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
THE WAR FEELING
SAID TO BE ABATING.
Efforts to Patch Up onpromise
Between England and the
TranSVaal.

Cape Town, Aug. 1S.-Military contin-
gents are daily leaving here and other
cities for the Transyaal frontier and re-
cruiting is actively proceeding.
London, Aug. 1S.-The Kaffir market
is stronger, showing that the experts re-
gard the Transvaal crisis as abating.
This view is confirmed By letter from
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain to a con
sentative supporter in Birmingham, in
which he says: I'VE rejoice to think
that IN firm, patient fultiilment of our
endeayOr to secure Justice to British sab
Jects III the Iransvaal we are supported
by the great majority of the nation Pa
tencc IS still the cardinal element in
British policy, but the war party is very
energetic. 1t has long been attempting to
organize an anti-Boer demonstration and
Saturday will offer an occasion in the de-
parture Of Gen. Forester Walker to the
Cape.
The Johannesburg correspondents of
the Times, Mail and Standard agree in
reporting that instead Of replying to the
proposal of Mr.. Chamberlain to refer the
franchise controversy to joint commits
sion OF inquiry the Transyaa; government
VIII intimate its willingness to grant a
hve-year simple franchise retroactive
and unclogged by restrictions and that
the representation of the gold fields will
be extended to one-fourth of the volks-
raad, thus exceeding the fifth demanded
by Sir Alfred Miner and rendering an
inquiry into the present Franchise law
unnecessary. They assert, furthermore,
with a unanimity suggestive of joint OIL
cial inspiration that this new scheme is
the result Of conferences between Pre-
torla, BlOcmfOntcin ard the Afrikaner
bund at Capetown.
The Johannesburg correspondent Of the
Morning Post says: 1T is stated OF all
hands that the Beers in the outside dis
tricts are threatening that in the event
of war they will musser all the English
men and outrage their women. All the
burghers in the krugerslorp district were
warned to be ready to take the field at
moments notice
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
REACH A STIPULATION.
School Desk Injunction a Racine Dis
abled-To File Affidavit

Racine, Wis, Aug. 1S.--[Special. j
Judge Siebecker of Madison will not be
here tomorrow to hear the arguments in
circuit court in the case Of the A. H. An
drews company against the board of edu-
cation and others, restraining them from
awarding the contract to the American
School Furniture company for furnishing
school desks. The former company served
an injunction some time ago, and the
board was very much afraid that the
public schools could not be opened as Il
consequence. This would shut out about
1900 pupils. The Andrews company, in
view of the fact that the arguments can
not be heard for the present, has agreed
to a stipulation, by which the temporary
injunction will be dissolved. 1t is under
stood, however, that the Andrews COM
pany does not hereby admit the superior
ity Of the American company'S desks.
Atfidavits will be filed to show that the
desks of the plaintiff company are equal
to those of the American company and
that the latter company, or its predeces-
sor, the Racine Hardware company, has
been furnishing these same desks, for
which the Racine board was going to give
81 each, to other cities for 80 each.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
PROSPECTIVE WEDDING.
Miss Julia Nelson of Neenah to be
Bride of Iowa Groom.


Bride of Iowa Groom.
Neenah, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special. =
Announcement is made Of the coming
wedding of Miss Julia Nelson. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lauritz Nelson of the
Fourth ward, to II. Nelson of Cedar
Rapids, Ia The prospective bride is Il
wel-known Neenah young lady and was
formerly teacher of the Danish Lutheran
summer school in this city.
Beloit, Wis, Aug. 1S.-Miss Grace
Lillian Chamberlain and Charles d.
Rosa principal of the Edgerton high
school, both graduates in '9S of Be- DIT
college, were married at the pretty farm
residence of the brides parents. Prlsi-
dent Eaton of the college performed the
ceremony.
Prairie du Chen, Wis, Aug. 1S-At-
torney A. H. Long and Miss Pearl Diet
rich, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. J.
Dietrich were married at the home of
the brides parents. The groom served
six years as district attorney Of Craw-
ford county, and at the last Republican
state convention in Milwaukee made the
nominating speech for Robert La Fol
Iette He was prominent candidate for
assistah! encouragement under +. Il.
Hicks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
ANOTHER PULP MILL.
Two New Concerns 10 Build on the
Oconto River.

Oconto Falls, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Spe-
cial. Before many years the Oconto
river viii be known as the paper and
pulp-mil stream of Wisconsin. \ few
days ago it was announced that Howard
Eidred would erect a large Dulp-mill at
Stiles. Today it is learned that George
and John Nolk, who comprise the Union
Manufacturing company, sawmill own
ers, are to interest outside capital III he
organization Of a stock company, to build
pulpmill at this point. Two years ago
the Nolks obtained Il charter to con
struct = 1Ofoot dam across the Oconto
river, about twenty rods above their
saWmil. They intend to furnish the
charter and water-power and considera-
bic machinery from their mill for $1,000
Of stock. They wish to capitalize at
about $4,000. Two grinders would be
placed in the new mill on the start. The
makers, have agreed to take all the pulp
that the new concern would manufac-
ture, the bulk of which would probably
be consumed at their Wausau paper-mill.
1he same papermakers have agreed to
take the output of the Eldred mill at
Stiles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
BUYS BIG WATERPOWER.
Iuter1ake Pulp & Paper Company's
Deal on the Fox.

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 19.-[Special.l J.
The Interlake Pulp & Paper company
has leased big power from the Green
Bay q Mississippi Canal company, which
it will improve at once The changes will
give the Interlake company control of all
the power at the lower dam, with the ex-
ception of about 800 horsepower, giving it
a total of over 1000 horsepower. The
power leased is that formerly owned by
the Acetylene company and the power
will be transmitted by big generator to
the pulp mill on the opposite side of the
river. The work will be done at quite a
cost to the company, and the added power
will be used in running the pulp plant up
to IFS full capacity. Paper machines are
TO be added to the plant, but the size and
grade is not decided upon, and the power
just acquired will not be used for the
ma chimes, as steam will be used in it's
,Stpad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
Obituary Mention.

Manitowoc, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special ]
&C. W. Giffey of this city yesterday re-
ceived telegram announcing the death
of Harvey Pangurn at Monte Vista, Col
The deceased was % years of age and
formerly resided in this city. The re-
mains will be taken to Marshall Mimi,
where a sister of the deceased resides,
who will accompany the body to this city,
where the funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon
James Rood who died in Chicago yester-
day, is a brother of j. +. Rood of this
city and was a resident of this place un-
til 1856 He went to Chicago and en-
tered the wholesale drug business The
remains will be brought here for burial
Sunday.
Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special. i
Joseph Rhyner, aged 60 years and a we'll
known resident dropped dead this morn
ing ON Doty street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
EXPLOSION IN A
WALES COLLIERY.
Fifty Miners Entom bed-Eightee
Killed but Five Rescued
Alive.

London. Aug. 1S.-By an explosion to-
day in the Llest colliery, in Glamorgan
shire Wales, eighteen persons were killed
and sixty others are still in danger.
The explosion occurred during the night
shift, when there were only fifty men in
the mine. There were many heroic acts
in the endeayOr to rescue the survivors
from the effects Of the after-damp, but
so far only five have been rescued alive
Pathetic scenes were witnessed as the
bodies were brought to the surface, men,
women and children crying and eagerly
waiting for tidings of the entombed mi
ners.
As this dispatch is sent the list of dead
III the colliery disaster is now believed to
number twenty-five, and it is understood
that all the living have been rescued
thousands Of persons have gathered
around the mouth OF the mine Many
persons were injured by the explosion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
MAY FIND METAL THIEVES.
Clever Work Done in Big Steals az
kaukauna.

Kaukauna, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special. !
The parties who have been stealing
brass and bronze in the Fox River valley
seem to be in fair way now to be eX-
posed. The Riverside Fiber company,
which lost two brand new sections of
brass blowpipe and its connecting valves,
the whole weighing about 1900 pounds.
has found its property in Chicago. The
value was placed by its owners at $500.
1t was shipped from Appleton to Chi
cago III gunny sacks.
William Libert of this city also had
stolen at the same time a large piece OF
bronze, weighing 500 pounds, and how
the theft was ever accomplished has, up
to the present time, remained Il mystery,
rs so heavy piece of metal is not easily
handled. It would be rather difficult
thing to break or cut up bronze without
machinery. 1t was worth, as raw ma
terial about S1GO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
CONVICT IS RECAPTURED.
Loro Wilson Found at His Old
Home Near Coloma.
HELD AT WAUTOMA.
His Escape Effected by Swinging fir m
Roof of Engine House on a Ca
BILE to Prison Walls.

Wautoma. Wis, Aug. 19.-[Special.l
-Loro Wilson. who escaped from Wau-
pun last Tuesday, was recaptured today
at his old home near Coloma by Sheriff
Hawkins. He will be brought to this
place aud lodged in Jail awaiting state
prison officials.
Wilson was sentenced to term Of
five years at Waupun from Adams coun-
ty for manslaughter. He made his es-
cape while working on the night shift in
the boiler rooms at the prison factory, by
swinging from the roof Of the engine
house on cable to the prison walls.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
FINDS LONG LOST SISTER
William Blake Ends a Search of
Thirty Years.
LOCATED IN INDIANA.
Mrs. William Black Is Now the Wife
of Wealthy Farmer-Found
Through Advertising.

La Porte, Ind, Aug. Special. i
William Blake, a farmer living near
Friendship, Wis, yesterday found in
Mrs. William Black of Stark county a
sister for whom he had searched for for
ty years. The Blake family formerly
lived IL Milwaukee and early in life the
children became separated Mrs. Blake
was adopted by family who moved to
Indiana. Thirty years ago Blake began
Il search, which he continued until yes
terday, when, through the medium of adj
vertising, he found his sister, who is the
wife OF Il wealthy farmer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
WILL DOUBLE CAPACITY.
NJ aterial for New Elevator to Be
Built at AIauitowoc,

Manitowoc, Wis, Aug. 19-[Special ]
"A large quantity Of material for the
annex to elevator "B, which is to be
built by the Northern Grain company in
this city, is daily arriving. The annex
which is to be completed in time for the
storage of this years grain, will double
the storage capacity of the company,
which at the present time is 1,500. 900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
CHANGE IN EPWORTH LEAGUE
New Officers Are Elected at Session
in BelOit.

Beloit, Wis, Aug. 19.-[Special. 1.-The
GAINESVILLE district of the Epworth league
made change in its convention plans to-
day, voting to change the constitution
and have delegate convention hereaf
ter. Officers We're elected rs follows:
President, Rev. w. P. Leek of Clinton:
first president. Chauncey Sandell of
Ianesville; second yice-presidant. Miss Wini-
fred Goodnough of Evansville; third vice
president. Miss Mary Bird of Sharon; fourth
yice-president, Miss Babel Munger of Be
water: treasurer, Dr.. NJ. G. Shawn of Re
oft; junior league superintendent. Miss
Alice Miller Of Milton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
Junction City Robbery.

Junction City, Wis, Aug. 1S.-ISpe-
cial. THE store Of Jacob Skibba was
robbed Wednesday night. Among the
goods missed are twenty-seven pairs of
shoes, dozen or more bolts of cloth and
some notions and groceries. Sheriff
Leahy of Stevens Point has hunted the
neighhoring woods, but can find no traces
Of the robbers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
WANT TO. GO BACK.
Strikers at Ishpeming Mines Willing
to Accept Old Scale.

Ishpeming, Mich, Aug. 1S-[Special. I
The workmen at Lake Superior Sec
ton p mine, who asked for 2O-per
cent. advance. are still out. The man
agement has offered an increase provid-
ed the men work ten hours each day,
instead Of eight. The majority of the
men do not favor this and it now looks
as though all will return to work under
the old scale, rather than continue the
strike. The men at the mines in the city
are not in sympathy with the strikers. as
they consider their steps ill-advised
About 200 men are idle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
TO ENCLOSE 1000 ACRES.
Extensive Sheep Raising to be Tried
Near Oconto.

Stiles, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special. THE
Eldred Lumber company has commenced
work on one of the largest sheep ranches
sand acres of their mammoth north
branch farm are to be enclosed with y
barbed-wire fence, five or six wires in
height, and a thousand sheep will be-
turned into the enclosure to Craze
Preparations are being made at their
farm in Little Suamico to raise sheep.
although not on so extensive a scale
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
NEW BANK FOR PORT.
Files Articles OF Incorporation with
$4,000 Ca pita1.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 19.-[SpeciaL /
The Port Washington State bank has
filed its articles of incorporation with the
state treasurer, and will begin business
September H. The capital stock is $50,
900. The officers are: President, George
Il. Henry; vice-president, G. A. Gerlock;
cashier. Clarence Hill. Mr.. Hill was
formerly cashier of the First National
bank at Manitowoc Port Washington
has been without bank for some time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Aug. 19.-LSpe
cial An effort is being made to or
ganize a new telephone company i'll this
city. c. r. Bartlett arrived in this city
from Chicago last night. His business
here is to interest the business men. He
will appear before the Business Mems
association in behalf Of the new enter
prise +. d. Shepard of Minneapolis, rep
resenting a party Of capitalists of that
city, is also interested in the project and
will appeal directly to the council fer
q franchise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
SURPLUS UNIMPAIRED.
Business Men OF Stoughton Stand by
the State Bank.

Stoughton, Wis, Aug. 1S.-Erery-
thing is quiet at the Stoughton State
bank, and all excitement of few days
ago seems to have passed away. The
deposits yesterday far exceeded the with
drawals. The following statement.
signed by some Of the most prominent
business men, explains itself:
To Whom 1t May Concern: The subscrib-
ers have examined the list of socalled worth
less securities made up by the bank eX-
amlner and find the greater part Of them
well secured. We are confident the fund
long since created for the purpose is amply
sufficient to wipe out all worthless notes.
leaving the banks capital and surplus I'M
impaired. ]. NJ. CLANCY.
0. h. ROE.
o. G.. LEE.
H. T. HANSON.
F. B. NYLAND.
ANDREW NELSON.
HENRY SEVEHSON.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
THE BOILER EXPLODED.
Four American Engineers Accident.
ally Killed at Cardeuas, Mex.

Tampico, Mexico, August 1S.-Ry the
explosion of the boiler of locomotive
on the Mexican Central railroad seven
men were killed and three others badly
injured. The locomotive was standing
on the sidetrack at Cardenas when the
explosion occurred. It was used to haul
trains up the mountain. Among the
killed are four American engineers, who
We're in the cab. Their names were
Simon, Fitzgerald, Hussy and Gibson
Another American engineer, named Lock
hart. was standing near the locomotive
when the explosion occurred He was
hurled a distance of 100 feet and was IA
tally injured. The other men killed were
three Mexican fremen and wood passers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
BRIDGE COLLAPsES.
Wreck of Iron and Wood in ST. Croix
River Near Osceo1a.

Osceola, Wis, Aug 1S-[ Special. IA
span of the ST. Croix river bridge at
this place on the Minnesota side Of the
main river collapsed and dropDed into the
river. The spon is 100 feet long, and
now lies d broken and smashed mass of
wood and iron in the bottom of the 81,
Croix river. To repair it in a substantial
manner will proba bly, cost $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
MAY GO TO IOWA.
Talk Of Moving the Catholic Sum-
mer School from
Madison.

Dubuque Ia, Aug. 1S.-The Catholic
summer school will be removed from
Madison, Wis, where it sessions have
been held fHr several years. to another
city. Dubuque and st. Paul are the
only towns mentioned. On September
ID the board of directors OF the institu-
tion will meet in Chicago and select the
new site for the school.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
KILLED ON THE STREET
Artemus Coon Stricken by Bolt of
Lightning at Chippewa
Falls

Eau Claire, Wis, Aug. 9.-[Special.l
-Artenlus Coon, assistant superinten-
dent of the metropolitan Life Insurance
company, was struck dead by lightning
on Il sidewalk on First avenue this after
noon IN a heavy rainstorm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
Raises Neat Prices at Chippewa Falls.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Aug. 1S-[Spe-
cial loving to the large amount of
butchers stock that is being shipped to
the Eastern markets every day by local
stock buyers, the wholesale price has adj
yanced 212 cents Per pound. Last night
all the local meat. market men held a
meeting and decided to advance the price
to the consumers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
New Hospital for La Crosse.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 19.-The project
for a Protestant hospital in this city is
being agitated again. An orga nization
has been formed to receive a bequest Of
valuable lots from Mrs. Parker, an aged
childless widow in feeble health, who has
expressed a desire to devise her property
10 a hospital The starting mark was set
at $4,000 and this will be easily secured
in addition to several offers to furnish
rOOmS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
SERIES OF ACCIDENTS.
Shooting OF George Ceiling at Darl-
ington Strange Coincidence.

Darlington, Wis, Aug 1S.-[Special. I
George Ceiling, aged If, was accident
ally shot yesterday afternoon and died
last evening. Ceiling and his cousin. Kit
Hosl>ins, were a Il slaughterhouse shoot
ing rats. Hoskins was handing the rifle
through a fence to Ceiling, when it was
discharged, the bullet entering Ceilings
side, lodging near the spinal column. One
year ago yesterday Ceilings father was
killed by an explosion at Benton, and a
year ago the day before, John Hoskins.
a brother of Kit, shot himself with the
same rifle. but recovered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
WISCONSIN GIRL
KILLED OUT WEST.
Three of SCribner Family of Rosen-
dale Run Down by
Train

Rosendale Wis, Aug IS Special. i
A letter received here conveys the sad
news that in crossing a railway track at
San Pedro, Cal, last week. Miss May
Scribner was instantly killed and her sis
ter, Iva, had foot cut off, while
younger brother was seriously injured.
The young ladies were members of the
family Of the late William Scribner,
prominent resident here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
DAU3NER MADE SACHEM.
Vaukesha Man Head of State Order
of Red Men.

of Red Men.
West Superior, Wis, Aug. 19.-The
Improved Order of Red Men elected the
Following officers:
-Sachem-G. Holmes Daubner, Waukesha.
Senior Sagamore-G. 2. Wheeler, Lake
Geneva
Keeper of Wampum-George Rewey, Della
van
Chief of Records-William j. Pattison
West Superior.
Prophet T. Brett, Milwaukee.
Board of Trustees-Dr. A. S. Andrews
and Joseph NJ. Lesage of West Superior and
Mr. Gritfiths of Ashland.
nj Uht
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
TOSSED BY A BULL.
Thrilling Experience of Frank Savage
Living Near Plattevil e.

Platteville, Wis, Aug. 1S.-[Special. /
While Frank Savage was attempting to
catch 4 bull which was in a pasture of
.. a. Hinman, in the town of Harrison,
one day this week, he was nearly killed
The animal became angry and tossed Mr..
Savage against a large gate which han
pened to be insecurity fastened and was
thrown open by the force, thereby saving
the gentleman from a terrible death He
was badly bruised and shaken up, but
vii! soon be able to he around
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
PHILANTHROPY REQUESTS.
Mrs. c. c. Fruit of Baraboo Leaves
Legacy for Lawrence University.

Baraboo, Wis, Aug. 1S.-Mrs c.. G..
Fruit, who died here last week. left an
estate valued at about $4,000 She made
a will shortly before her death, but its
contents have not yet been made public.
It has, however, leaked out that she left
most of her property 10 BENEVOLENT socie-
ties i'll various parts of the country. 1t is
said that college in Tennessee gets
about $4,000. Home and foreign mis-
sions each, $1,000; Lawrence university
also gets a share, besides small amounts
to local societies. When the new Bara-
boo NJ. Z. church was dedicated this
summer she gave $4,000 to help free it
from debt -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
PUSHED INTO WATER.
Attempt Made to Drown J. III. kim
ball of kenosha.

Kenosha, Wis, Aug. Isl H. Kim
ball, an elderly and wealthy citizen, was
pushed from his yacht into the water IN
the evening by some unknown assailant
and narrowly escaped drowning. No
reason for the attempted murder can be
assigned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
LIGHTNING'S DAMAGE.
Severe Storm RACES Near Chippewa
Fa,ls-FamiIy's Narrow Escaoe

=
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Aug 1S.-[Spe-
c,al. 1.-The residence of Henry Poss, in
tie town of Arson, was totally destroyed
by lightning last night. The occupants
had a narrow escape and were unable tC
save any of the contents of home.
stock barn in Eagle Point, owned
5y William Bartlett, was struck by light
ring and several head of cattle killed
Grain in many sections has been leveled
The storm was the worst that has
reached this section this summer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
DID WELL IN KLONKIKE
Two Washburn Men Return from the
Gold Fields.

= Washburn, Wis, Aug. 49, Special. !
David Headland and Oscar Lundgrpn
who wen: to Klondike about two Years
ago, returned from there this morning
While not a fortune, the boys have
brought back good deal of money. They
both have good health, but say Wiscon-
futurp
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-22
STRIKE CALLED OFF.
Men Go Back to Work at Rice Lake
Sawnil1s.

Sawmil1s.
Rice Lake, Wis, Aug. 1S.-The state
board Of arbitration reached here yester-
day, and, after holding a conference with
the strikers and the mill company. the
strike was declared off The men agreed
to go to work at eleven hours day, the
company guaranteeing to advance The
pay s3 month, take all the men hack
desiring to work. A union has been Or
ganiZed