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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-06-08
Wash Fabrics

2UU pieces Of French Organdies in
beautiful patterns, all new goods, 12lc
yard, worth 25c.
Linen zephyrs, stripes and checks, in
pinks, blues and black and whites, CSC
yard, worth 35c.
New Madras cloths in very attractive
skirts, 15c yard, worth 25c.
Best value in the city in Oxford shirt
ings and dress ginghams at 1910 yard.
Fancy chambrays in dainty effects,
25c yard.
Punjab percales in all the best colors,
stripes and checks, yard wide, at 12!c
yard.
Superior quality of sateens, black
grounds, with colored Dresden pat
terms, 12l yard.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-06-08

The only way to win an argument
with a woman is to walk off when you
have stated your side Of it-Roxbury
Gazette
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-06-08

Diphtheria is in Los Angeles, Cal,
and a telegram is received by the i
Cure U Co., Butler, Pa, ordering Arm
strong's Diphtheria and Quinsy Drops
to be sent at once by express. This
shows how a good article is appre-
ciated Civ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
THREE PATRIOTS GRAVES.
Special Attention to Heroes of Late
War at Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, May 21.-l Spe-
cial l-Everything has been arranged for
the observance OF Memorial day in this
city. The various committees met last
evening and decided upon the programme
which will be rendered at Courthouse
square. Rev. \. w. Bill will deliver the
Grafton of the day and will tell of the
deeds of the boys who laid down their
lives in defense of the American flag.
The volunteers of 1898 in the Spanish
American war have three graves to dec
crate, as follows: LieutS. Edwin Har-
tuns and Charles +. Trip. and Private
Arthur McCourt. The first was drowned
at Manila. the second died here at home.
and the latter died in the city hospital at
Charleston.
Manitowoc. Wis. May 2T-[ Special. ]
Elaborate preparations are being made
in this city for the observance of Decora-
ton day. The cemetery has been cleaned
Of all rubbish and Il viewing stand to
accommodate 1000 people has been erect
ed. New walks and drives have been
laid out. \ mass choir of 100 voices is
being trained by Prof. Joseph Kaiser and
will render appropriate selections during
the ceremonies at the cemetery. Prof.
Freeman will deliver the Memorial day
address. \ parade will form al the
Courthouse square at 80 in the after
noon. in which the g. y. Il. post,
Baensch guards. Rahr guards. school
children and bicyclsts Will take part.
Among the new graves to be decorated
this year are those of three members Of
Co. II OF this city, who died from disease
contracted while in service during the
late war with Spain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
STORM WAS A RIPPER.
Property Damaged in Southwest
ern Wisconsin.
A FOOT OF HAILSTONES
Cattle Drown in Low1ands Covered
with Water-One Man
Nearly Killed.

Lancaster, Wis, May 26.-[Special.l i
The worst storm for years swept over
Grant county yesterday afternoon and
lightning, hail and flood played havoc
with buildings, crops, cattle and other
property. Heavy rains are reported
from all parts of the surrounding coun-
try. At Bloomington barn was struck
by lightning. The hay and grain and a
horse belonging to Niilt Woodhouse were
consumed. The horse resisted all efforts
to be led away from danger. At Flora
Matt Schildgen was struck by lightning
and nearly killed, but he is recovering.
West Of Lancaster about five miles, there
was a terrific hailstorm. The ground
was completely covered with hailstOnes
and in little runs were piled up a foot
deep or more. Greeks and streams were
SO flooded as to prevent travel in many
places.
Platteville, Wis, May 26.-[Special]
"A terrific rain, hail and electric storm
occurred here yesterday afternoon Rail-
senger and freight traffic has been
stopped 1t was the heaviest storm in
many years. Many cattle in the low
lands were drowned.
Darlington, Wis, May 26.-[SpeciaI.l
A heavy rain fell yesterday afternoon
ana evening, accompanied by cloud
burst and hard hailstorm, north and
east of this city, causing the Pecatonica
river and branches to rise rapidly and
doing considerable damage to bridges,
fences and drowning some livestock The
storm also did some damage to hay and
pasture lands and crops
Rio, Wis, May 26-[Special IA very
heavy rain and hail storm struck this
vicinity last yesterday afternoon, con-
tlnuing for about three hours and do
ing great amount of damage to crop
and roads. The low lands were flooded
and great gulleys cut in the plowed fields
by the rush OF water. A barn on the H
II. Tongen farm near here was struck
by lightning and burned at a loss of
about $500. a small born near Wyocena
was also struck and burned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
FOR FIRE LADDIES.
Prizes Hung Up for Tournam %
be Held at Columbus
June 2O-22.

Columbus, Wis, May 27-[Special. /
The annual tournament of the Wiscon-
sin State Firemen's association will be
held in this city June 20, u and % and
is expected to be one of the biggest
events ever held by fire laddies in this
state. A rate has been made on all of
the railroads running to this city of
round trip for one fare and the
railroad companies have agreed to
carry all of the fire apparatus.
which the various delegations wish
to bring, free of charge. AS fifty or six
ty fire companies are in the association
which have all signifed their intention of
being here for the tournament it is eX-
pected to be an affair Of considera BILE pro
portions. There has been a good deal
of practice work done by teams
of fire laddies who will come
here this summer to compete for
the first prize. Whitewater ran
off with that trophy last year and num-
Der of cities will make Il hard fight to Get
it away from Whitewater this year. \
long list Of events has been made up for
the tournament and Il large number o.
prizes hung up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
CHAUTAUQUA'S PLANS.
The Great Northern Wisconsin
Summer School to be Held
August Ala.

Marinette, Wis, May 26.-[Special.l-
The programme of the Northern Chau-
tauqua association was arranged today.
The session this summer will be the larg-
est ever held. The dates have been fixed
for August to IA. One of the attrac-
tions will be Watts Juvenile band of
Chicago, which will be here during the
entire week. A school of physical cult
ure and Delsarte will be conducted under
Katherine Graham of Lawrence univer-
PEARSON rne and 1d'1 w VIZ Watt Of t Cb
cago, DR.. j. NJ. Buckley, the famous
New York editor, Bishop Fowler, Prof.
II. V. Richards, well-known in the world
of science, Mrs. Maud Burlington Booth,
William Jennings Bryan and many other
celebrities. The tenting capacity will be
increased. DIR. Jennings has again been
engaged as superintendent of the school
and George w. Hanley as secretary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30

entertained friends. The day will be
more fttingly celebrated on Sunday,
when a family reunion will be held. Mr..
and Mrs MARITIME were both residents
of New York, Mr.. MARITIME having been
born at Troy on the 18th of April 1928.
Mrs MARITIME was born in Liverpool. Eng
land, but removed to Albany, y. Y, in
her childhood. The wedding was cele-
brated at Albany in 1919.
IN 1863 Mr. and Mrs MARITIME and
their family came to Kenosha and they
have made their home here ever since.
By profession Mr. MARITIME was a con-
tractor and many of the largest buildings
III the city are the work of his hands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES.
Selections Made by Lawrence Faculty
for Positions of Honor.

Appleton, Wis, May 27.-[Special. i
The following appointments have been
made by the faculty of Lawrence uni
yersity: Speakers for the sub-freshmen
exhibition, or graduating exercises of the
academy, ID. W. Hotton. East Troy; A.
H. Johnson, Croton, Ont, Frances Rad
ford, Hermansville, Mich; J. G. Brandt,
Aliens Grove; Laura Lummis, Appleton
Mile Wambold, Appleton; Merton Hall,
Baraboo; Helen Smith Oakfeld. Con
testants for the presidents defamation
prize: Anita Gochnauer, Appleton; Ell
Sic Bottensek, Appleton; O. d. Wither-
bee. Galesville; Grace Darling, Oak6eld;
Robert Bright Appleton; Harriet
Greene, Eau Claire.
Appointments in the military depart
ment made by Cadet Capt. Pride, COM
mandant, and approved by the faculty
Captain. Karl Z. Stansbury; first lieu
tenant, David Newberry; second lieuten-
ant Warren B. Bullock; first sergeant,
Ralph Thomas; sergeants, Fred Heine-
mann, a r. Michelstetter, Roberts
Bright, Bert Richardson; corporals, An
drew Schoetz, Ralph Kneeland, Forrest
kellogg, Claude Cole.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
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An artesian we'll in Missouri has been
sunk to depth of 100 feet
-Ra1n and hail did much damage TO
crops and property in central Kansas.
joel I'LL. prosperous farmer at Bel
yldere, \. j., fatally wounded his wife
last night and then blew out his own
brains with a shot from his revolver
"A dispatch from Madrid saws that
Senior Emilio CASTELAR,, the republican
moribund.
AT the first day of the Manchester
Whitsuntide meeting, today. Harmless
won the Phillips Maiden plate. Tod
Sloan rode Sir r. Waldie Grifith's 8
year-old brown FLY Chaftinch and fin
ished third
AT the session CT the boards Of health
conference at Richmond, Va, the Spoon
er bill for the establishment of ma
tional health bureau was endorsed, pro-
viding for the direction and to co-opera-
ton of all bureaus on the interstate-com-
merce principle.
1t is said that three German officers
were killed on May 20 by the Chinese
at kiao Chou (the German port in this.
Shan Tung, peninsula), which may lead
Germany to use force to compel the pay
ment of an indemnity.
The Cork 0relanO Examiner an
nOunces the retirement from Parliament
of Justin Mccarthy, member for North
Longford, and former leader of the Ma
tionalist party in the House of Com
mons. Mr.. Mccarthy telegraphs that
the report Of his retirement from ParIia-
ment is unfOunded.
Elliott w. Brown, manager of the
National Sheep and Cattle company, one
of the best-known stockmen of Nebraska
and Wyoming, was drowned in Indian
creek, near Harrison, Ind, while at
tempting to ford it on horseback Mr..
riders under Col Griggsby.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
TRACE OF MISSING GIRL
Rosie Weisung, the 14-Year-Old
kenosha Lassie, Probably
in Chicago.

Kenosha, Wis, May 26.-[Special. i
Some trace of the whereabouts Of the
missing Rosie Weisung was discovered
this morning, when letter was received
from the girl claiming that she was in
Chicago. The letter stated that at the
time she left home last Sunday she had
met an Italian named Sam Rosso. To-
the girls claims they were married. The
mother Of the girl this morning said that
the letter did not say anything as to
the present whereabouts of the girl, but
that she would find her and bring her
home, even if she had to cross the ocean.
The missing girl was but IA years of age
and the mother claims that the man
had hypnotic power over her.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
DID BIG BUSINESS.
Scores of Claims Being Filed
Against Reid g. Company
of La Crosse.

La Crosse, Wis, May 26.-[Special i
The magnitude Of the operations in Wis
consin, Minnesota and Iowa by Reid &
Co., butter and egg commission men of
this city, is just beginning to be fully
realized. Today score or more Of Min
nesota towns were heard from Claims
were filed by dozens and Reid Sc Co. s
checks and drafts are being protested by
scores Everything in sight has been
seized on attachments and these proceed
ings are confused by numerous replevin
actions. Neither partners have returned
to the city, though they promised to do
so some time ago. The operations will
result in losses we'll up into thousands of
dollars to farmers in this immediate ter
ritory. 1t has just come to light that
i. E. Reid and J. NJ. Wright have here
Joseph and Kansas City and in several
Tennessee towns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
-FOUR ARE INJURED.
Three Girls and Young Man in a
Serious Runaway at
Racine.


Racine, Wis, May 27.-[Special. IA
serious runaway accident occurred here
this morning, in which three girls and a
young man were injured and which may
result in a fatality. The Misses Julia
Droos. Mamie Coultes and Bennish were
driving out with William Cuttings on
their way to the Horlick factory in the
northwestern part of the city. The
wheels of the wagon caught in the street
car tracks and the driver was thrown
out. Miss Droos was thrown so that her
head struck on the road, rendering her
unconscious and injuring her internally.
Miss Coultes suffered a cash five inches
long under her chin and her head was
badly cut. Miss Bennish was injured
about her arms and body. The latter
two will recover, but the injuries of
Miss Droos are of serious nature and
may result fatally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
WILL WE'D AN INDIAN.
Pretty Instructress at Oneida Res
erVation to Marry a
Wealthy Red Man.

Appleton, Wis, May 26.-[Special.l i
County Clerk Montgomery of Outagamie
county has issued a marriage license
which hints at an interesting romance.
The license was secured by Alexander
Schenandore of the Oneida Indian reser-
walton, almost ull-blooded Indian, and
the bride will be Miss Mabel Bennett,
who has been for the past two years "a
teacher at the government school at
Oneida. The county clerk at first had
considerable hesitation about issuing the
license, but upon reference to the dis
trict attorney he found that the proceed
ure was the proper one. The groom
prospective is an Indian who has con-
siderable property on the reservation and
is we'll educated, being a graduate of the
government Indian college at Carlisle,
Pa. The bride comes from South Da-
kota. Her mother, who is her sole sur
vlving relative, has made no objection to
the wedding of the red man to the white
school teacher. Miss Bennett has been
a teacher at the school for two years
and is said to be an unusually attractive
young woman. Mrs. Bennett will come
from her South Dakota home to attend
the wedding. The date of the wedding
was not announced.
La Crosse, Wis, May 26.-[Special. ]
August +. Kruger and Mrs. Mary
Wilhelmina Anna Bument, both of
whom are over so years of age, were
married here. Judge Brindley granted
a special order permitting the marriag &c
to take place at once.
Wautoma, Wis, May 26.-[ Special i
j. II. Balderson of Neshkoro and Miss
Mary Harrington, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Harrington, residing east of
this village, We're married today in the
presence Of large circle of acquain-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
TURNS UP AT MADISON.
Missing Student Had Joined the Reg
u1arS in Cuba.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, May 27.--[Special. /
Charles Glass, the state university stu
dent whom Madison attorneys have been
hunting since last year, has turned up
in Madison. 1t will be remembered that
Glass and a university companion, Roy
Sanborn, left GAINESVILLE last year in a
rowboat for st. Louis. When it was time
to come home Glass remained behind and
from that day his whereabouts have
says that at the breaking out of the late
war he enlisted in the Second regulars
and went to Cuba, participating in all
the battles in which Gen. Greene battery
took part. Since his departure Glass
father died and the attorneys have since
tried to locate the son so as 10 settle
the estate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
GAME WARDENS CONFER.
Meeting at Fond du Lac to Discuss
Methods of Enforcing Laws.

Fond du Lac. Wis. May 26.-[Spe-
cial. IA conference of game wardens
is being held here this afternoon. Those
present are Capt. Johnson of Winnebago.
G. M. Bissinger, J. w. Stone of Barron
county and Deputy Sheriffs Cleveland
and Bonnell of Fond du Lac The ward
ems at today's meeting will discuss the
laws, having particular reference to VIOLA
lions committed on Lake Winnebago.
While on their way to the conference
here two Of the deputy wardens arrested
Matt Reinert and Matt Wilson, who were
caught fishing in Winnebago, near the
was adjourned until June 3.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
WANT APPLETON LINE.
Edison Company Making Effort to
Secure the Electric Road.

Appleton, Wis, May pa rumor
that the Edison Electric Light company
OF this city was negotiating for the pur-
chase of the local street car line running
between Appleton Junction and River
side cemetery, has been confirmed by A.
L. Smith, owner Of the road. It is fur
electric line between Oshkosh and Kau-
kauna and the understanding is that the
Oshkosh Traction company is planning
to build an opposition line from Neenah
to Appleton. Several parties are nego-
tiating for the system, including the Fox
present Appleton-Neenah line, and the
Citizens Traction company of Oshkosh,
which is building the Neenah- Oshkosh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
TWO BREAK JAIL.
Bars Filed in Sturgeon Bay Basti1e,
Freeing Prisoners.

Sturgeon Bay, Wis, May 27.-[Spe-
cial. There was a delivery at the coun-
ty Jail last night. and when Sheriff
Washburn awoke, the two prisoners had
made good their escape. They have not
yet been apprehended. The escaped pris-
oners are Alex. Shane. a half-brecd In
dian, sentenced on a serious charge, ana
Emil La Court. charged With robbery
Both were awaiting trial at the Septenl-
Der term of the circuit court The
means used to effect their escape was a
file with which they sawed off the iron
bars The night was stormy one,
which aided them in eKecting their es-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
MRS. EGGETT RELEASED.
No discriminating Evidence in NeiI1s-
willie Poisoning Case.

Neillsville Wis, May 27.--[Special. /
Mrs. Ella Eggett, who has for several
months been confined in the county Jail
on charge of poisoning her husband, has
been released upon the statement of the
prosecuting attorney that not sufficient
evidence has been secured to justify her
detention and trial The analysis by
several chemical experts discloses the
fact that no traces Of mineral poisons
can be found in the viscera submitted for
examination.
William H Mccain, who was convict
ed and sentenced to the county Jail some
six months ago on a serious charge was
today released upon pardon by Gov. SEQ
GoIl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30

Former Wisconsin Labor Commits
SlOner Gets a Census Bureau
Appoint nANt

Washington, d. q, May 27.-[Spe-
cial. Frank T. Flower of West Su-
perior, Wis, has been appointed a chief
of division in the census bureau. He
will be under the supervision of LIE
Grande Powers, who is at the head Of
the bureau of agricultural statistics. Mr.
Powers was formerly labor commission
err for Minnesota and Mr.. Flower held Il
like position in Wisconsin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
BANK CREDITORS MEET.
Herman Altman Made Trustee of De-
funct Alma Bank.

La Crosse, Wis May 27.-[Special. i
Creditors OF Hummer and Ginzkey, pro-
prietors of the defunct Exchange bank
of Alma, which recently went into bank
ruptcy, met here and elected Herman
Altman of Alma as trustee. A number
of the claims We're proven, but no CON
test was made on any of the proceedings.
Twenty-Five cents on 81 is looked upon
by the interested attorneys as conserv-
ative estimate of the aggregate dividends
which the bank will be able to pay.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
Three Schools on a Juuket.

Appleton, Wis, May 27.--[Special. !
The seniors and juniors of the Ryan high
school Of this city and of the Menasha
and Neenah high schools gave a yacht
ride and dancing party at Clifton last
night There were about 200 who at
tended and after the dance the students
enjoyed a moonlight ride home across the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
Chase After Escaping Prisoner

Madison, Wis, May 27.-Deputy Sher-
if Kanouse had an exciting chase after
an escaping prisoner from the county Jail
yesterday, and succeeded in catching him
only after swimming several bitches full
of water, and struggling through a
swamp. The man was finally coralled
in a barn and brought back to the jail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
Bear Creek Man Missing.

Bear Greek, Wis, May 27.-Edward G..
O'Rourk of Bear Greek, Outagamie
county, formerly of Wausau. where be
was in the employ Of the Chicago <
Northwestern Railroad company for fif-
teen years, left his place of business here
On the night of May Is about s clock
and nothing has been seen or heard oe
him since. He is president OF the 2. ID.
Murphy Grain and Mercantile company
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. William MARITIME Of
kenosha Celebrate Their
Jubilee.

Kenosha, Wis, May 27.-LSpeciaL1-
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. MARITIME, two
of the best-known citizens of this city,
celebrated their golden wedding today
Mr.. and Mrs. MARITIME have lived in the
city for nearly thirty years and the
celebration of their fiftieth anniversary
was quite an event among their friends.
All day long they kept open house and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
MALPRACTICE SUIT FAILS.
Verdict for Defendant in Frese VS.
Gudden at Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 27.-[Special. I
The jury in the case of Otto Frese VS..
DR. B. c.. Gudden for alleged malpractice
in 1897, for $4,000 damages, brought in
Il verdict this morning in favor of the de-
PENDANT. Gen. Bragg of Fond du Lac
represented the plaintiff and Hume Gel
rich and Jackson, with Charles Barber
rs counsel, appeared for the defendant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
THREE MEN ARRESTED.
Neenah Police Capture Trio of
Suspects in the Park
Shooting Case.

Neenah. Wis, May 26.-[Special.l i
George Diekoff, Albert Melchert and
John Langlotz were arrested today on
a charge of having taken part in the
shooting ARRAY at Riverside park Sun
day night, in which Emil Schultz was
shot twice and slightly wounded. Lang
lotz was caught at 1870 this morning
while asleep in barn and did not have
a chance to resist the officers. The two
others were arrested at their homes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
HE IS NOT DEAD.
3. r. Hethering ton Reported to
to Have Committed Suicide,
Said to be at Evansville.

Kenosha, Wis, May 27.-[Special.l-
A letter was received today by Harry
Seayer. president of the local chapter of
the BARRIERS union, stating that b. L.
Hetherington, who left this city on last
Friday evening, leaving behind a letter
that he intended to commit suicide, was
working in Il barber shop at Evansville,
Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30
ALICE WIGHTMAN WINS.


CAPTURES First Prize in the Inter
scho1a stic Dec1ama alton Contest.
Madison, Wis, May 27.-The State In
terleague Declamatory contest, in Lii
brary hall last evening was won by Alice
Wightman of Richland Center whose
subject was ''The Gypsy Flower Girl. "
Robert Kahn Of Milwaukee was second
and Emmatine Leroy of Marinette. third.
The Hoyen prizes were awarded in the
above order.
Manawa, Wis, May 27.-[Specal. /
In the defamation contest between the
local and Weyauwega high schools last
evening, Manawa speakers were easy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-30

Two Rivers, Wis, May 27-[Special. I
The attempt to secure an artesian well
on the south side will result in an utter
failure The contractors who have been
engaged in the work for nearly a year
have abandoned the project after reach
ing a depth of over 5000 feet at a cost of
over $4,000 The loss VIII fall on the