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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
THREE SCORE AND TEN.
Not Likely that Judge Bum will
Retire from the Federal
Bench

Madison, Wis, Sept. 23.-[Special. /
Judge Romance Bum will be 70 years
of age tomorrow and will come within
the retiring act upon full pay, should he
desire to dc SO. 1t is not likely that he
will retire for the present, IS the judge is
still in possession Of very vigorous per-
sonality and has no wish to throw off the
harness. incidentally, the bar in general
in the western district, desire him to re-
main upon the bench so long as his health
will permit.
Judge Bum was born in Otsego county.
New York. in 1929, he came to Monroe
county and settled in Sparta After Il
sojourn in Trempealeau of six wears, he
returned to Sparta and practiced law
there until his election as circuit Judge
IN 1865. Judge Bum went upon the
bench January L. 1869 and has been n
judge for over thirty years In 1877 he
was appointed as judge of the federal
sin by President Hayes. and has hold
that position ever since.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Ladies' Plaid Golf Canes

The new fail and winter styles in ladies'
wear are now out, and as rule. are more
bewitching than ever. most fascinat-
ing garment is the ladies' plaid golf cape
illustrated and described in another col
aHR Of this paper by the John M. Smyth
Go. Of Chicago, and at the extraordinary
price OF $o.G5. This golf cape is indeed
wonderful value, and yet it is but a sam
pie Of the thousand and one useful arti-
eles illustrated and described in the enor-
nous catalogue of the John M. Smyth
Company.
For those who are accustomed to send
ing away from home for their goods it is
of the greatest Importance to know the
character and reliability of the establish
ments selling goods to families from cat
alogues. the great emporium of the John
NJ. Smytn Go. has been established for
third Of a century, and has furnished over
half million homes in Chicago and vi
cinity alone, and enjoys the confidence
Of the public by it's many years of fair
a0aIinr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
A VOTE OF CENSURE.
West Wisconsin Methodists Go for
the Attorney OF the
United States.

Baraboo, Wis, Sept. 23-[S Special /
n resolution was presented at the west
Wisconsin NJ. q. conference consuming
the attorney-general of the United States
for his decision i'll favor of the can
teen as against the act of Congress-
Bishop Hurst said he resided next door
to the encouragement at Washington
and knew him well. He did not believe
the decision was made to injure the tenn
perance cause. but that there must be
some reason on the ground of legality
and not on morality for the opinion held
by the attorney general. The censure,
after a long discussion, was voted by
the conference
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
IRON ORE FOUND.
Ex- Assemblyman Frost Finds Rich
Vein on His Property Near
Mountain,

Oconto, Wis, Sept. 23.-[Special.l !
Ex-Assemblyman A. G.. Frost has discov-
cred iron ore on his property near Noun
tain, in what he considers paying quaint
ties. An expert assayer has pronounced
it 80 per cent. pure Bessemer iron. Ore
which was taken from the body of the
vein. about four feet below the surface
will be sent to the mineral department
of the sta te university for analysis. Old
miners say there are indications of lead
and silver, as we'll as gold-bearing quartz.
The vein of ore is about four feet wide,
running between two perpendicular lodges
of blue rock. 1t is along the same range
as the BeSsemer mines
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
WANTS BIG DA IMAGES.
Electrician of Racine Wants $4,000
from Frank j. Miller.

from Frank j. Miller.
Racine, Wis, Sept. 23.-George w.
Lester. d young electrician, has through
his attorneys, filed a summons and COM
plant in the office of the clerk of the cir
cult court in suit for $4,000 against
Frank j. Miller, one of Racine's most
prominent business and society men.
Miller, who is secretary and treasurer of
the ]. Miller Shoe company, reported to
the police officials on January II that
some person or persons had entered his
residence on Main street and had stolen
$4,000 worth of diamonds, the property
of his wife. The theft was committed
between noon and 3 o'clock in the after
noon. The day of the robbery George
w. Lester and William Ritteman were
engaged in putting call bells in the house
and suspicion rested ON them. They were
taken to the police office and questioned.
but no trace of the missing jewelry was
found. The case was then given to Chi
cago detectives, but with no results The
matter was dropped by the police officials
and Mr.. Miller purchased new gems. In
the complaint of Lester he alleges that
Mr.. Miller on different occasions claimed
in the presence of different persons that
he was satisfied Lester was guilty OF
having taken the diamonds and that he
still had them Mr.. Miller will fight the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
The Bicycle Bell and the Lion.

Edward North Buxton is at present
bicycling with his daughter along the
high road to Uganda, which is now good
enough through most of its course to
make an adequate bicycling track. In
one Of his letters home he describes an
amusing adventure. AS Mr.. Buxton and
his daughter were riding along, they
found that lion had taken up position
right across the track. People with less
and the lion might have plucked up heart
to attack them. But Mr.. North Buxton
and his daughter took a simpler course
They violently rung their bells, and the
king of beasts, appalled, by such novel
sight and sound in the silences of mid
Africa, just rose and SUNK aWay.-West
minister Gazette
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26

Coroner's Jury Decided that Eull
was Killed by Switch
Engine.

Wausau, Wis, Sept. 23.-[Special. /
The coroner's juryin the inquest on Chris
tan Bull, who was run over by switch
train on the Milwaukee road September
10, today returned verdict of death by
being run over and crushed while lying on
the track. There was suspicion of muir
der, but two boys testified seeing the
man stagger along and fall on the track,
where Bull was found. a few minutes be.
fore the accident The brakemen saw
him lying on the track just before the
train struck him. The crew testified that
Bull was not yet dead when he was
found. A saloonkeeper swore that Bull
was perfectly sober when he saw him
shortly before the accident
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
CHEYENNE RED SENT Up
Old Time Criminal will Spend
Eighteen Months at
Waupun

Madison, Wis. Sept. 23-[ Special. /
Pat Mccarthy, alias Dan Murphy, alias
George Corners, alias Cheyenne Red, -
an Old-time Western crook who burglar
lied four or five houses here few DAYS
ago. pleaded guilty in municipal court
TINS morning and was sent to Waupun
for eighteen months. The case against
MN was circumstantial, but Chief of Po-
lice Baker looked up his record and con-
vlnced the prisoner that it would be wise
to plead guilty.
Frank Adams, who attempted to pass
Forged checks on several merchants yes
terday, also pleaded guilty. Sentence
was postponed until Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
RECOMMENDS POMEROY.
he succeeds Capt. Green as Ad-
jutant Of the Second
Regiment.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 22.-[Special. J.
Hugh E. Pomeroy has been recommend
ed for adjutant of the Second regiment.
w. y. c., vacated by Capt. Green, when
he accepted a commission iii the Forty
fifth regiment of the volunteer service.
Walter Marden, the present regimental
commissary has been recommended as
captain and quartermaster to succeed
Pomeroy. Marden has declined a cap
taincy in the Forty-ffth regiment. He
was an applicant for Il commission in the
Thirtieth, but has since made other bust
ness arrangements. James McCully of
Ashland, former second lieutenant of Co.
l., has been recommended for the COM
mission of first lieutenant and commits
Sary to succeed Marden.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Patents to Inventors.

Messrs. Benedict & Morsell, solicitors
eff patents, Old Insurance building, Mil
waukee, report patents issued to West
ern inventors, September II, as follows:
NJ c. Bates, Riverton, Neb roof: II. w.
Bolens PIT. Washington, Wis. chair; A. r.
Chesney, Topeka, Kas., corset bust fastener:
c. Clement, Baraboo, Wis, lock: J. T.
ma J. Dunn, Humeston, la, velocipede; J.
II. Gressom, Emerald, Wis, fifth wheel:
McDonough, Eau Claire, Wis., feed works
for resawing machines W. H. Preston.
Valley Junction, Wis, wrench; P NJ St.
Louis Carmel Wis, roller-bearing: F. L.
Wadsworth, Williams Bay, Wis. CO, tile
structure; Jesse Walrath, Racine, Wis.
explosive engine; Milwaukee Chem
zeal works, Milwaukee, leather dressing
(trade-mark).
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Can BURN Seized Pronertx

Fond du Lac, Wis, Sept 23.-[S pe-
cial. Game Warden Carpenter received
letter from Acknowledgement Hicks
last evening giving him the law relative
to burning property taken at the time
of making captures. The fishing smack.
belonging to Mr.. Daemel, which was cap
tured a week ago, when the large raid
was made on Lake Winnebago, is here.
being held awaiting word from the attor-
ney-general. 1t will be burned at once.
together with the $500 feet of nets cap
tured at the time. The 1000 feet of nets
taken from the lake on Thursday have
already been burned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
AT DEATHS DOOR.
Two Old Settlers of Boomer Are
Dying.

Bloomer, Wis, Sept 23.-[Special. /
Two of Boomers Oldest settlers, Joseph
III. Cobban and Charles Dettloff, are Iy-
Ing at the point of death and there is no
possible hope of their recovery. Both
are past 20 years Of age and have lived
here for over twenty-five years Mr.
Cobban is called the father of the Con.
gregational church here. as it was
through his efforts that it was started,
and he is still deacon and the treasurer
Of the church. Mr.. Dettloff is at pres
ent member of the village board and
has been identified in a political way
with our village from its infancy. He
Is the father of Edward G. Dettloff drug
gist and of Otto and Herman Dettloff of
ChiDneWa Calls
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
HANGS HIMSELF.
An Old Resident of Manitowoc Takes
His Life.

Manitowoc, Wis, Sept. 23.-[ Special.
Thomas Haney, prominent resident
of tIis city, committed suicide yesterday
afternoon by hanging. The body was
discovered hanging from rafter in the
barn. The deed was deliberately planned.
He stood upon a nailleg which he kicked
from under him, after fastening the rope
about his neck. Mr.. Haney came to
this city from Kewaunee, Wis, about
fifteen years ago, when he retired from
business. He was IS years of age and
had been in i'll health for the past two
years. 1t is supposed that his mind be-
came affected. He leaves two sons, one
residing at AlgOma and one at KeWau-
nee, besides a wife and daughter who
reside in this city. The funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon from his late
home
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
MINISTER'S DIVORCE.
The Rev. Thomas Barr, Formerly
of BelOit, Separates from
His Wife.

Beloit. Wis, Sept. 22.-[ Special. i
Great surprise was occasioEed here by
the news of the divorce of Rev. Thomas
E. Barr from his wife, Mrs. Bertha
Barr, at Kalamazoo. The action was
commenced by Mrs. Barr, who charged
that her husband had deserted her. The
granting of the divorce had been kept
secret for two months, the news only
leaking out yesterday. Mr.. Barr was a
successful preacher here for several
years. He had been the pastor of the
First Presbyterian and First Congrega-
tional churches at Kalamazoo and was
highly thought of. Mrs. Barr is at Osh-
kosh with four small childrea The
amount OF alimony was privately ar
ranged
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
SHUT DOWN GRINDERS.
Big Paper Mill of kaukauna Can Pro.
duce No Pulp.

Kaukauna, Wis, Sept. 23.-[Special.
been forced by the shutting off of water
at the Menasha dam, to shut down it's
sixteen wood-pulp grinders. These grind
ers can produce over 10000 pounds of
pulp per day when running. Two of
their paper machines are being operated
by water and the other two by steam.
In the largest manufacturing concern on
the Fox river only two paper machines
are being run by water power amongst
all their machinery. This company is
extremely lucky in getting its two fine
new steam engines installed just as it did
only few, weeks before the great drop
in the supply of water occurred.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Room for Granite COMPANY

Wausaukee, Wis, Sept. Special. I
The Amberg Granite company will
start in full operation next Monday. The
contract Tor a Cincinnati job which will
take two years TO fill is held by the com
pany. About 100 men will be employed
in the sheds. All skilled labor will be
employed Wages range from So 80 to
$3.50 per day. The quarry at Athel-
stane which belongs to the granite com
pany will also start III operation as soon
as it is pumped out. This is a boon to
Amberg, as the sheds have been idle
since 1898.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
WAYLAND OPENS.
Roundy Hall will Soon be Ready for
Students.

Beaver Dam, Wis, Sept 23.-[Spe-
cia1. during the past few days the stu
dents who will attend Wayland academy
have been arriving. The new faces are
many and are heartily welcomed For
years Wayland has not had so large an
attendance nor as bright prospects.
Roundy hall is growing rapidly and with
In few months will be ready for dedi-
cation. The young men are anxious for
a good football team and every night af
ter school the field is astir with the prac-
tice game. With q few exceptions the
faculty is the same 1t is as follows:
III. j. Vosburgh, principals; E. p Brown,
+. A. Updyke, Miss Mary Merriam, lady
principal. Miss Elsie Morrison, Miss
Jenette Beebe. Miss Cora Luer takes
Miss Ida Bundy's place as instrumental
music teacher Miss MacAllister in Miss
Grace Burt's place, and Mr.. Nevinger
from Colgate university has Miss Carrie
MOOre'S former position
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
WATER FOR KILBOURN.
A New Source of Supply will be Sc
cured.

Baraboo, Wis. Sept 23.-[Special.1 !
Kilbourn has decided to put in new
pumping plant and secure a new source
of supply for the waterworks system
there Wells will be put down near the
Wisconsin river in the Potsdam sand
stone to the depth of about 100 feet
W. G. Kirchoffer. city engineer of Bara-
boo, put down one well and found an ex-
cellent source of supply and chain Of
wells will accordingly be drilled
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
MONEY FOUND IN MAIL BAGS
Almost $4,000 a Year for Which
Claimants Are Never Discovered

Almost $4,000 a Year for Which.
Claimants Are Never Discovered.
ut seems almost incredible that in the
neighborhood of $4,000 in actual cash
should have been confded to letters dur
ing the last year, and harder still! to cred
it that the most exhaustive efforts failed
to find the owners Of one-fourth of that
amount" writes Patti Lyle Collins in
the Ladies' Home Journal for Septembe
1.-The envelopes which are addressed are
kept on file for four years, blank ones
not so long, but in either case a lib
eral margin of time is allowed for claim
ants to appear before the money is finally
turned into the treasury to the credit
Of the postoffice department. In addition
to the money contained i'm letters during
the same period, something like $40, 900
was found loose in the mails. 1t is Off
cially styled loose money!"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
WAGES OF IRON WORKERS.
Advances Made Since 1S92-Workmen
Prefer Trust ComDauies.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 23.-Theo-
dore Schaffer of Pittsburg, president of
the Amalgamated Association of Iron
and Steel Workers, testified before the
industrial commission today. He said
after 1892 the iron workers suffered 80
per cent reduction of wages, the steel
workers 10 per cent. and the tin work
ers % per cent, but since the recent
prosperity began the wages have been
almost leveled up by advances.
Asked about trusts, Mr.. Schaffer said
their effect thus far had been beneficial
to the iron, steel and tin workers. As a
general rule, he said, he believed the
members of his organization would pre-
fer to deal with combinations and large
corporations than with smaller independ-
ent mills
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
PORTRAIT OF ADMIRAL DEWEY
A Full Length Pastel Portrait in
Eight Co1ors for Only 10 cts.

Eight Co1ors for Only 10 cts.
We have secured the exclusive local
newspaper right for the exquisite pastel
portrait Of Admiral Dewey which will be
printed by the Judge company about the
last week in September, just previous to
the arrival Of the Admiral at New York
This portrait is a reproduction of Chris
tvs beautiful pastel drawing Q61sx23
inches), and is printed in eight colors
The picture is a full-length portrait Of
the Admiral. who is represented as
dressed in a white duck suit, holding ship
glasses in his left hand. 1t has the APP
pearance Of being a pastel painting, and
is pronounced by all who have seen the
proof to be work of art and the best
picture Of Admiral Dewey yet placed on
the market. Send US 10 cents with your
address and we will send you copy of
this elegant portrait postpaid.
Orders can also be left at our business
office. Address
The Evening Wisconsin Co.,
Milwaukee, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
SAW THE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. McKin1y Invited to Make a Short
Stop at La Crosse.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 23.-Repre-
President today and invited him while
on his Western trip to make short stops
at La Crosse, Wis, and Winona, Mimi.
The visits will be arranged for if it can
be done without too serious clashing with
dates already made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Sic Mining Profits.

1t is said the customers Of +. T. Ter
ry, the Milwaukee broker are making
handsome profits from the steady growth
and large production of the Cripple
Greek gold mines, in some instances over
1000 per cent. profit, while 100 per cent.
is not very uncommon. The small mines
are developing into wonderful dividend
payers, in one case distributing $4,000
monthly to stockholders
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
A STAY is GRANTED.
Babcock Struck Widmer Acting as a
Peacemaker.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept 22.-[Special. I
A stay of proceedings was granted this
morning by Judge Burnell in the Wild
mer-Babcock case, until defense can per-
feet q motion for Il new trial on the
ground that damages Of $500, awarded
by the jury, is excessive. in view of the
fact that it found Babcock only struck
him with Il rake and did SO to stop the
fight. Widmer will now commence pre-
ceedings against John Harding in the
United States court in Chicago to recoy-
or for assault
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
The First Elevator.

The first elevator was built in 1850,
using worm gears. Owing to the low
height of buildings there was little de-
mand for elevators until the localization
of commerce filed the great centers of
distribution with merchants and mer-
chandise, so that story after story was
added to buildings, necessitating the
rapid DEVELOPMENT of the elevator
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
A NARROW ESCAPE.
FIRE in Dry Kiln of an Oshkosh
Factory Threatens Entire
Building.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. Special. /
A bad fire was threatened in the furni-
ture factory of Banderob- Chase COM
pany. which started at noon today. The
dry kiln, filled with lumber, was dam
aged to the extent of several hundred
dollars. Prompt work of the fire de-
partment saved one Of the largest fac
tories III the city from destruction
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26

Tragic End of a Young Soldier
from Ksnosha,
PRIVATE HAYES FATE,
Enlisted in Twenty seventh Regular
Infan1ry-Was Sent to
Manila.

Kenosha, Wis. Sept. o. Special l.
A report was received in this city today.
stating that James e. Hayes, "A private
in Co. III, Twenty-second infantry, u. S.
A. now stationed in Manila had been
shot as deserter. Hayes left this city
about year ago to join the army and
the story of his tragic fate has caused
considerable Of a sensation among his
friends here
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Stole Horse and Bu-cy.

Plainfeld, Wis. Sept % Special. I
A daring robbery occurred on the streets
here. L. A. Smith had horse and bug
gy stolen which was hitched by the side
walk. Officers are out in all directions,
but no clue has yet been found.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Wants to Go to Rock County.

Jefferson, Wis, Sept. 23.-[Special. I
George McCourt, charged with the muir
der of John Roehl, has made application,
through his attorney, for change of venue
to Rock county. The application will be
heard October 2. McCourt has been ad-
,ritled to bail in the sum of $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
WILL WE'D AN HEIRESS.
Albert Schudlick, Aged Fl, will
Marry Mrs. Elizabeth Hacker,
Aged 4S.

Baraboo, Wis, Sept 23-[Special. J.
Mrs. Eliza beth Hacker, who fell heir to
100000 this week, has secured license
to wed Albert Schudlick, aged p years.
She is 4S years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Get Their min ssions

Madison, Wis, Sept 23.-[Special. L
Commissions were issued today to Hugh
E. Pomeroy as adjutant Frank A Mar
den as quartermaster and James McCul-
" RS commissary OF the Second regiment
w. =. q.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
DveIling Destroyrd by Fire.

Marshfeld, Wis, Sept 23.-Large
dwelling owned and occupied by Ernest
Lee at Granton village near here burned
this noon with all the contents Loss,
$4,000 some insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Ancients Utilized Steam.

Twenty centuries before the birth of
Watt Nero Of Alexandria described ma
chimes whose motive power was steam.
lie also invented a double-force pump,
used as fire engine, and anticipated the
modern turbine wheel by a machine he
called ''neolpile.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
Editor will w a.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept 23.-[SpeciaL i
d. w. Durham, city editor of the
Northwestern, is to be married to Miss
Mary l. Thompson of this city, October
4, at Trinity Episcopsl church
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26

Write for circular of Spencerian Bust
ness and Shorthand College, Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26
RIOT DAMAGE CASE.
Oshkosh Firm is Given 500 by
Jury.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept 23-[Special +
The jury in the case of Wenzel-Pable
company against the city of Oshkosh for
$4,000 damages, received in the riots of
1893 returned a verdict of 500 for the
plaintiff. This is the last case but one
of long list resulting from the riots.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26

The largest starch factory In the
world is in Oswego, y. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26

Strikers were hanged in England less
than 100 years ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-26

Rheude's Business College and Mechan-
zeal ORA wing School, Milwaukee.