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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
A POSSIBLE TRAGEDY.
Mysterious Fire Takes Place on
a Farm Near Hartford.
HUMAN BONESIN RUINS
Gun Barrel Tells Tale of an Awful
Crime-Shots Were
Heard.

Hartford, Wis, June 29.-[SpeciaL1-
A mysterious fire took place near here
which may involve an awful tragedy. A
large barn belonging to Conrad Hansen
of the town of Rubicon was totally de-
stroyed by fire last Sunday evening at
about o'clock, the loss being over
$4,000. The origin of the fire is unknown
but the ruins tell a tale of terrible sig
nihcance. Part Of barrel from gun
and a clay pipe We're found in the ruins,
and bones supposed to be those of a hui
man being. AS there were no horses or
stock in the barn, it looks very much as
though an accident has happened or some
awful crime had been committed. A
farmer living nearby claims he heard
number of shots fired in the barn a short
time before the fire was discovered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
MARRIED AT RIPON.
Edward Peterson and Miss Noh1
United for Better Or Worse.

Miss Bertha 3. Nohl, daughter of Lud-
wig Nohl, and Edward Peterson, prin-
cipal of schools at Florence, were mar
is an accomplished young lady who has
been teaching in the public schools at
Florence. She is we'll and popularity
known in this city. The young couple
left at once for Milwaukee. They will
live at Florence.
Omro Wis, June 29.-[Special lat
6 O'Clock last evening there occurred at
the home of the brides father. c.: II.
Charlesworth, the wedding of Miss Len
ME Charlesworth to w. II. Russell, both
of Omro Rev. J. t. Woodhead per
formed the ceremony. G. Fl. Charles
worth, who is entry clerk in the state
land office at Madison, came home to
attend his daughters wedding,
Amigo, Wis, June 20 Especial i
At the Baptist church Tuesday night was
solemnized a double wedding. The CON
tracing parties were Reed Case to Ma
mic Clifford and Phillip Case to Lucy
Carpenter. A reception was held at tie
church aftrr the wedding ceremony:
At high noon, at the home of the brides
mother, Miss Hannah Thomas, daughter
of the late William E. Thomas, was mar
ried to John F. Jones. They will make
Randolph their future home.
haukaund VS., d uHe %. lSpeCi.1.I
Miss Maymie Deitzler, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Deitzler of the Ledyard
house of this city, and John Z. Powers
of Sheboygan were married Tuesday
morning at 8 o'clock at ST. Mary's church
by Rev f. X. Steinbrecher.
Baraboo, Wis, June 81 Special. /
Rev Frank Stowe Sawyer of South Mil
wau1ee and Miss Anna Louise Cady
were married this morning at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
G. Cady. Rev. c. L. Richards, pastor
of the Presbyterian church, performed
the ceremony. The groom is the Congre
gational minister at South Milwaukee
and soon after the ceremony they left for
the Cream City suburb to reside.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
WINNEBAGO'S CROPS.
Winter Wheat and Clover a Failure
Good Potatoes and Corn.

Fond du Lac, Wis, June 29.-[Spe-
cial. by cards sent out from this city
full report of the condition of crops in
this county has been obtained. In the
eastern section the crops with the ex-
ception of winter wheat and clover, are
extraordinarily large, due to the high
ground which has remained in the best
Of condition. In the other sections oats
are somewhat damaged from rust, but
will have a good yield. Corn and pota-
toes give promise of the greatest record
in years. Winter wheat and clover are
a total failure. Some farmers will lose
as high as fifty and sixty acres of winter
wheat. The severe cold weather and
not a sufficient amount of snow caused
the damage to wheat and clover.
Chi Sully, alias William Sullivan,
charged with the murder of Officer
Prinslow, was brought into court this
morning. The examination was adj
journed for ten days at the request of
the officers, who have Il number Of wit
neSSeS to subpoena.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
EXPERT ON INSANITY.
DR.. Wegge TeStifieS in Murder
Trial that Hampton was OF
Unbalanced Mind.

Manitowoc, Wis, June 3d. Special.1
DR.. William L. Wegge, an expert on
insanity, testified in the Hampton murder
trial this morning and the defense will
rest. In answer to the hypothetical ques-
ton he said that the prisoner was prob
ably insane when the murder was COM
mitted. He diagnosed the mental disease
as being caused by alcoholism or posi-
bly, injury to the brain. The taking of
evidence for the state will require about
two days. Over forty witnesses will be
placed on the stand. The state placed
Il number of Hempton's intimate ac-
quaintances on the stand, who testified
that they had in all their dealings with
the defendant never noticed any Symp-
toms of unbalanced mind.
The testimony Of the state will require
about two days time, as forty witnesses
will be placed ON the stand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
SOLD FOR 100000.
Va1uab bic Milling Property at Nei11s-
willie Changes Hands.

A business deal of more than local in
terest was consummated yesterday, by
which John Paulus, Mont Brown, War
rem Page and John Mcmillan of this city
become owners of the Neillsville Milling
company's plant which was recently
transferred to Sam Hiles. The price
paid is thought to be close to 100000.
The purchasers who will operate the
mills as a company are all well known
and reliable business men. Mr.. Paulus
was formerly proprietor of the ONeill
house, Warren Page the eX-sheriff for
two or three terms, Mont Brown lumber
man, and Mr.. Mcmillan a well-known
ca Mi tn LIST
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Mrs. Catherine Smith Dies of Heart
Failure at Portage.

Portage, Wis, June 3O.-[Special1 J.
Mrs. Catherine Smith, wife of Patrick
Smith of the town of Fort Winnebago,
about four miles northeast of the city,
was found dead in her bed this morning.
Her age was GA years. Heart failure is
the supposed cause of death.
West Superior, Wis, June 3O.-[Spe-
cial. Mrs. J. G. Clymer, wife of Supt
Clymer of the Douglas county work
house, died at Rockmount OF Bright's
disease.
Richland Center, Wis, June 3O.-[Spe-
cial. Mrs. Mary Pier, wife of Banker
W. II. Pier, died at o'clock this morn
ing. She was prominent in NJ. E. church
work.
Sheboygan, Wis, June 3O-[Special. !
Joseph Landgraf aged 81, who has
lived in Sheboygan for forty years,
dropped dead yesterday of apoplexy. A
wife and several children survive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04

Gen. Charles King arrived in Milwau-
kee at 4:55 o'clock Thursday over the
Milwaukee road. Milwaukee's soldier
author was met at the station by Robert
Eliot, his uncle, and was driven at once
to the home Of Mr.. Eliot on Marshall
street. The general wore the khaki uni
form of the United States army, with
the single star on his shoulder. denoting
his rank. He also wore upon his breast
the badge of the Eighth corps, the Army
of the Philippines. There was no public
reception rendered Gen. King which
was in compliance with his special re-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Physicians New Officers.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, June 29.-The annual
meeting of the Central Wisconsin Medi-
cal society was held here yesterday.
About forty physicians were present.
The next meeting will be held at Bara-
boo in September. Officers were elect
ed as follows: President. DR.. J. Z. Penn
ber GAINESVILLE; vice-presidents, DR.. L. f.
Bennett, Beloit; DIR. George w. Rob-
erts, Brodhead; DR.. J. w. Keithley, Or
louisville; DR.. w. G. McManus, Edger-
ton; secretary and treasurer, DR.. G. S.
Sheldon, Madison; board Of censors, DR..
E. c. Helm, Beloit; DR.. w. T. Sarles,
Sparta; DR.. ]. A. Mack, Madison; Dr.
James Mills JanesYille.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Germs to Kill Disease.

Washington, D. c., June 29.-An i'm
portant medical discovery has been made
by Dr. Oscar Loew, one Of the expert
vegetable pathologists of the agricultural
department 1t is known technically as
an enzymi, and is expected to kill the
germs of cholera, typhoid fever, anthrax,
diphtheria, black plague, staphlococci,
and proba bly, gonococci. 1t is also be-
lieved that it will supersede the serum
treatment now in use in diphtheria fe-
vers and many other diseases.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
HERO'S ROMANTIC REWARD.
Rescuer of Runaway Victims ia
Handsomely Repaid.

Racine, Wis, June 29-Thomas Pow
ell of Paris. Kenosha county, has fallen
heir to $4,000 and there is an interesting
story back of it. Mr.. Powell was rail
road man and engaged at Stevens Point.
One day he distinguished himself by
stopping a runaway team of horses, saw
ing wealthy lady and her daughter
from being badly hurt or killed The
husband of the lady died a short time
ago, and in his will left Mr.. Powell
$4,000. An attachment sprung up be-
tween Powell and the daughter soon af-
ter the happening, and it is said in few
days announcement cards of their mar
riage will be issued.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Prof. +. w. Simmons Accents.

Stevens Point, Wis, June 29.-Prof. J,
w. Simmons, superintendent of the
training department of the Ypsilanti
Normal college at Ypsilanti, Mich, was
offered the position of superintendent of
the public schools and principal of the
n areant sshooi oI s neeSehs Potnt and he
monds, who recently accepted similar
position at Oshkosh. His first years
salary was fixed at S17OO. His salary in
the college was $4,000, but the work was
too narrow to suit his energetic mind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
PAINTER WINNING FAME.
La Crosse Young Man Who is Repre-
scented at the Paris Salon.

La Crosse, Wis, June 29-[Special.]
Sander Leopold Landau, La Crosse
artist, is this year an exhibitor at the
Paris salon, his picture chosen being a
Teller" for which high praise has al
ready been bestowed upon him. Yester-
day morning friends received by mail a
large Photographic reproduction Of the
picture. Landau is a Hungarian who
lived here for a number of years and
was finally sent to Paris to pursue his
art studies by wealthy friends in this
city. He has exhibited in the salon for
three years past. Last year he did some
excellent work in and about Jerusalem.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
MOVES TO GAINESVILLE.
The Choate- HOLSTER Company Of
Oshkosh Decides to Change
Its Location.

Janesville, Wis, June 29.-[Special. J.
The Choate-H ollister Furniture company,
whose large establishment at Osh-
kosh was recently destroyed by fire,
will move here next month and occupy
the Hall Furniture cOmpanys factory.
The company will soon employ 100 men
here and many families are coming from
Oshkosh. |. J. Estes will move here
from Oshkosh and act as general man
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
BIG Shoe Factory of Greenwood.

Greenwood Wis, June 29.-[Special.]
"A stock company has been formed and
will incorporate for the purpose of build
ing and operating a shoe factory in this
city. Officers have been elected and
business will begin at once. The officers
are: William A Dawes, president; l..
Sperbeck. secretary; f. NJ. Taylor, treas
urer, and J. G.. Millen. Oscar Fricke, A.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
LUSCHER MUST VACATE.
Notified to Turn Deputy Collectors
Office Over to Robert Brand
of Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis, June. 29.-[Special. j
Deputy Revenue Collector G. S. Luscher
was notified by Collector Fink this morn
ing that he must vacate the office by
July l, in favor of Robert Brand of this
city. Mr.. Luscher is collector for the
Eastern Wisconsin district. He was ap-
pointed by Cleveland in 1893 and held
over under the civil-seryice rules.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
UNDERMINED BY WATER.

Electric Power Plant at kaukauna
Threatened by Freshet.
Kaukauna, Wis, June 29.-[Special ]
Manager Thomas Earles of the Kau-
kauna electric light plant has twenty-five
men at work repairing the damages done
by the high water in carrying out the
fiume-head. The terrific force of the wa
ter. which has nineteen feet of head, is
shown by the fact that it tore out of
the foundation ledge of rock great blocks
of stone feet in length by and 3 feet
in thickness and width undermining the
solid brick walls of the building, which
itself would have been swept away in
another half hour if the headgates had
not been promptly closed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04

quest. He wrote several friends here
that he desired to come home quietly,
and did not wish any demonstration by
were reluctantly respected. For that
reason the hour of his arrival was, as
far as possible, kept secret. The popu
lar general and author returns home
considerably thinner than when he de-
parted for the Orient, as a natural result
of the hard campaign through which he
illness in the Philippines and on the Pa
cltlc coast.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Eagle Gives Battle to Man,

Rochester, n. Y, June 29.-Maj. ia
cob SPAIN, a we'll known lawyer, had a
desperate encounter with wood eagle
of unusually large size. Mr.. SPAIN was
walking along the beach yesterday after
noon when he suddenly came face to
face with bird that was almost as tall
as himself. The bird made directly for
him, and not until he was attacked by
beak and claws did he realize what a
serious position he was in. A desperate
encounter followed, resulting in the
death of the bird
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Oshkosh Normal Summer School.

Oshkosh, Wis, June 29.-[Special. /
The annual summer session Of the state
normal school will open next Monday, to
conducted for the benefit of normal grad
yates who wish to dc post graduate work
in certain fields during their leisure,
undergraduates who desire to make ad
justment and progress in their. course OF
study and for teachers who wish to brush
m and for students who desire to take
advantage of preliminary work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
ANOTHER TORNADO.
Village of Olivet Visited by a Ter
ribIe WindStorm for Third
T im0,

Spring Valley, Wis, June 30.-[Spe-
cial IA small tornado passed directly
over Olivet yesterday. South of that
town timber and barns were blown down,
and branches, leaves, etc, were dropped
in the streets at Olivet. This is the third
small tornado near Olivet this month and
the people are getting nervous.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Was it Teddy's Doc.

Kenosha, Wis, June 3O-[Special.
John w. Zievers, police officer in this
city, claims to have dog which is the
property of Gov. Theodore Roosevelt of
New York When the special train
bearing the Rough Rider and his party
passed through this city bull pup
train left without him. The dogs collar
appears to be much more valuable than
the dog, as it is decorated with count
less, number of garnets. Inquiry has been
sent to Gov. Roosevelt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Joy Causes Death.

Montgomery, Ala, June 29.-George
Jones, a negro, died from excessive JOY
over being released from prison He
was convicted of murder several years
ago, but the proof showed he bore no i'll
will against the victim and the prisoner
stoutly maintained he did not know the
gun was loaded. His good record and
the attendant facts finally brought a
arJo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
RACINE'S LABOR TEMPLE.
Project is Taking Definite Form
Will Cost $4,000.

Racine, Wis, June 3O.-[Special. i
Last night there was meeting of the
labor organizations of this city, held for
the purpose of discussing the esta blish-
ment of Labor temple here. The meet
ing elected Albert J. Link president.
There were twenty-six labor organiza-
tions represented. 1t was decided to put
up a building to cost $4,000. Articles
Of incorporation will be filed within a
few DAYS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY.
Leonard lSche1estern Caught in Act of
Passing Check at Racine.

Racine, Wis, June 3d. Special. l.
This morning the police arrested man
named Leonard Schelestern on the charge
Of forgery. 1t is alleged that he stole
several bank checks from the pocket of
Hugo kerner, contractor, and passed
one for $40 and was attempting to pass
another for $12 when the police caught
him. Schelestern says his home is in
Chicago. He is a carpenter by trade aud
says he IS we'll connected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
SUFFERS FATAL STROKE.
Ex-Asse IA blyman Packard Dying at
His Home in Racine.

Racine, Wis, June 30.-[Special. J.
Ex-Assemblyman William 2. Packard is
dying at his home in this city, the result
of IA stroke of apoplexy He was found
unconscious in his bed this morning. and
at 1 o'clock this afternoon is in a criti-
cal condition and not expected to live
more than a few hours. Mr.. Packard
was member of the Legislature for two
terms, from 1881 to 1888; served two
terms as alderman and was twice elected
mayor of Racine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Missouri Ample Crop Half Yield.

Columbia, Mo-, June 81. A. Good
man, secretary of the Missouri State
Horticultural society, has just submitted
a report in which he states that the weld
Of apples in this state this year will be
only one-half Of a full crop. He esti-
mates the crop at from 100000 to s.
0OOOOO bushels.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
DAM BREAKS AWAY.

Arnold Stamp Mill Near Ca1um ct,
Mich, Damaged by Flood.
Calumet, Mich, June 29-[Special /
The dam above the Arnold stamp mill
in Keweenaw county broke away last
night and flooded the mill and boiler
house. The damage to the boilerhouse
was heavy, but not to the mill. Work
will be shut down indefinitely
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Wedding at Shebovrau.

Sheboygan, Wis, June 3d. Special. I
Miss Ella Naumann and Moritz Thin
mig were married last evening at the
home of the bride. The couple was at
tended by Misses Lille Naumann and
Ruth Barrett and Edwin Thinning and
Moritz Dahl. The couple will go to Bes-
semer, Mich, to live.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
AWARDED BIG DAMAGES.
Verdict for 100000 Francs Gi en- in a
La RourSOgne Case

Paris, June 2S-The action for dam
ages brought by Nine. Resal as a result
of the loss of her husband BY the sinking
of the French line steamer La Bourgogne
III collision with the British ship Cromar-
tyshire, July 4. 1898 off Sable island
Nova Scotia, has resulted in verdict
against the company Of 700 francs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Row Soldiers, Outing at Delavan.

Delavan, Wis, June pa special
train arrived here late yesterday after
noon with $50 members of the Illinois
division of the United Boys brigade of
America They formed in line and
ten-days' outing Camp Knickerbocker,
on Delavan lake About 200 friends, rel
atives and visitors, who accompanied the
division, were driven to separate en-
campment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
TO BUILD BIG SAWMILL.
Milwaukee Company to Erect $780,
600 Mill at Rapid River.

Menominee, Mich, June 3O.--[Special.
The Jerry Madden Single company of
Milwaukee will build q sawmill at Rapid
river to cost $50, 900. The company has
just sold 2O,OO0,OOO shingles and 10000
cedar ties to Thomas @. Morris & Co
of Chicago for consideration Of S5S. 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
Goes Under the Logs.

Escanaba. Mich, June 2S-[ Special. I
While attempting to cross over from
Masonville to Garth on log boom yes
terday, Michael Dunco an employee of the
Garth Lumber company, fell into the bay
and was dlsowned. The body was recov-
cred this morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
ARREST HORSE-THIEF.

and Taken to La Crosse.
La Crosse, Wis, June 29-[Special. I
Constable Conrad Altenberg of Maus-
ton is here with William Good, whom he
arrested at Thomas, H., charged with
horse stealing. Good is charged with
stealing a team of horses at Ironton,
Sank county, the property of Farmer
Martin Darlington. Altenberg did some
very clever detective work and promptly
traced Good to Savanna ILL.,, then 20
Thomas, where the arrest was made.
Good sold horses near Mansion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-04
DECREASE IN EXPENSE.

State Institutions Outlay for June
Aggregates S47,o37.26.
Madison, Wis, June 29.-[Special. J.
The current expenses of the cha ab1a
and penal institutions of the state for
June, as audited by the state board of
control, aggregate $47, O3726. This is
considerably less than the usual cost.
Mesa free press., 1899-03-03

The most successful popular leader is
the one who most promptly and cor.
rectly ascertains the direction in which
the people mean to go, and then puts
himself at the front and boldly trudges
along at the head Of the column. This
may require some sacrifices Of personal
preference and convenience, may dis.
appoint hopes and produce infelicities
in the leaders, mind, but If he has sa.
gacity-if he would not be discarded
and thrown out as failure-he must
pretend that he is carrying out plans
Of his own devising, and appeal to the
people to stand by him.
Mesa free press., 1899-03-03
FROM FOREIGN LANDS

Locomotives for Russia-The shops
of the United States last year built
140 locomotives for Russia.
Paris-Thomas Burnside, a grand
son of the late Senator Cameron, of
Pennsylvania, died here. He had been
prominent in social and newspaper
circles in Chicago.
Bolivian Uprising-The British war
ship Leander will leave Esquimault B.
c., at the earliest possible moment for
the Bolivian coast, South America, to
protect British residents from insur-
gents.
Madrid-El Correo, the newspaper
organ of Don Carlos, prints letter
from the pretender forbidding his par
tisans to attend the sitting of the
chamber when the peace treaty is un-
der discussion.
London-The Rt. Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain, secretary Of state for the
colonies, announced in the House of
Commons that no decision had been
arrived at by the ministry regarding
the proposed Pacific cable.
The Man From Mexico-The United
States and Mexico have agreed to the
terms of the new extradition treaty
which will be retroactive so as to COW
er crimes committed since the expira-
ton of the former treaty a fortnight
ago.
Washington-The Department of
State has been informed in a cable
from Consul-General Gudger at Pan
ANA that a compromise has been ef-
fected with the strikers at Colon, and
work has been resumed. Recent ad-
vices from there said that the situa-
ton was critical.
Loss of Flocks-The drought in
parts of Australia in the last few
years has cost that country loss Of
$40, 100000, and other causes have in
creased these losses to $4,000, ,0OO
Besides 100000 horses and 10000
cattle have perished. Meats are likely
to be dear. Wool is likely to bring
better prices, and leather ought to rule
firm.
A London cablegram says that Bar
on Karl de Merck has secured a di-
vorce on the ground of adultery COM
mitted by his wife with her maids
brother The baroness was formerly
Miss Lillian Young, and is said to be
an American woman. Francis c..
Barring was awarded a decree of di-
vorce on the ground that his wife had
been guilty of adultery with his cous-
in, the Hon. Reginald Thomas Dudley
Brougham brother of Baron Brough-
am. All the parties to this suit are
well known in society.