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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
MISS COMMANDER TO WE'D.
Former Unitarian Pastor at Baraboo
to Marry an Editor.

Baraboo, Wis. Feb. 2O.-[Special. /
According to The Coming Nation, a pa
per published by the soCialistic colony at
Ruskin, Tenn. Miss l.. X. Commander
and A. NJ. Casson will be married soon.
For several years Miss Commander was
pastor of the Unitarian church in this
city, and is we'll known among the
churches of that denomination in Wis
consin. Last August she gave up church
work and enlisted in the socialistic colony
two months later. Mr. Casson is editor
Of The Coming Nation and Miss Com
mander has been his assistant since she
went to Tennessee.
Algoma, Wis. Feb. 20.-[Special. i
John Meyer of this city and Miss Fran
ces Hester of La Porte, Ind, were mar
ried in that city on February ). Mr.. and
Mrs. Meyer will reside in Duluth, where
the groom holds position as engineer on
one of the Lnman line tugs.
Frank Goodwin and Miss Della Peli-
kan of this city were married here a
few days ago by the Rev. II. Overlook.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
NJ MASTER A FREE MAN.
The Eau Claire Defaulter Leaves
Prison Walls.
SERVED TWO TERMS.
Returns to His Wife and Child at
His Old Home by First
Train.

Waupun. Wis, Feb. 19.-[SpcciaIl i
harry B. McMaster, the Eau Claire
bank defaulter, was released from the
state prison this morning
McMaster was sent here May s, 1895,
for two years for embezzling $4,000
from the Eau Claire National bank and
was released November s. 1896, Oh ac-
count of good behavior and extra good
service rendered the prison. He was
again arrested by the Federal court and
came back November IS. 1896, for a
term Of five years. An application fsr a
pardon was made to the President last
spring which was refused, but a commu-
tation of the term of sentence was made
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
BURIAL OF A DOG.
Deceased GAINESVILLE Canine to be In
TERED in Costly Casket.

GAINESVILLE, Wis. Feb. 20.-[Special l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins of this
city lost a valuable blooded dog by death.
Now they propose to give their pet a
burial in a costly casket and no expense
will be spared to make this dogs inter
ment an impressive affair. The Hanson
Furniture company of this city has just
completed the casket, which alone cost
$50. 1t is about 6 feet long, = feet wide,
and is made of oak and highly polished.
The trimmings within are as fine as any
placed in caskets by the undertakers,
and on each side are brass handles. A
raised pillow is in one end so that the
head of the canine may rest there as if
in sleep. This casket will be placed
within a box that will also be made for
the occasion. Just when the interment
will take place remains TO be seen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
-FOUR MEN INJURED.
FAN Twenty Feet Down a Steep
Embankme emit Near Village
Of Alma.

Alma, Wis, Feb. 1S.-[Special. IA Sc
rious accident occurred this afternoon
while Liveryman Charles Reilly of Wa
bash was driving three travelling men to
this village, the draft iron on one side o.
the pole broke, tipping the carriage and
throwing the occupants down steep en-
bankment, twenty feet deep. This oc-
CURED about four miles north Of this
place. {. NJ, Kohl of II. Klein & Co. OF
Chicago has several holes in head and is
badly injured. S. E. Edman of the Excel
slOr Supply company Of Chicago was hurt
III one limb, but not seriously; Charles
Rely suffered severe cut in the fore
head; Leon Stern of the V l.. Ney COM
pany OF Canton, O., fell on top of the
others and was only slightly hurt. Mr.
Stern was able to leave town this even
ing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
THIRTY PEOPLE KILLED.
A Fast Express CoIlides with
Train at Foret.
BAD RAILROAD WRECK
The Express Train Had Passengers
from London-At Least Fifty
Persons Injured.

Brussels, Feb. 1S.-Ar express train
from Calais, having passengers from
London on board, collided to day with
a stationary train at Foret. near this
city. Thirty persons were killed out
right and fifty were more or less injured.
The train left Journal at 5:22 this
morning and reached Foret at 8:14. I'm
mediately afterwards the Mons express
dashed at full speed into the station and
ran into the Journal train, which was
standing at the platform.
1t is said that, owing to the fog, the
engineer OF the express train did not see
the signals.
The collision was appalling. The ex-
press locomotive mounted on top of the
last carriages of the Journal train,
which was filled with passengers. These
cars were smashed to pieces
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
DIRECTORY OF CONVICTS.
New Scheme of Board of Control for
Prison Inmates.


Madison, Wis, Feb. 1S.-[Special. j
The state board of control has started Il
directory on the card-catalogue plan of
all the inmates i'll the state prison, so
that any person desiring to know when
certain prisoners term expires, or
other facts concerning him, can get the
information almost at glance in the
Office of the secretary of the board The
reports are received from the prison
every two weeks. The directory is en-
closed III Il very handsome inlaid-wood
box, which was made by prisoner.
Several big contracts for supplies at
the state charitable and penal institutions
will be let by fhe state board OF control
at its regular meeting next week. One
Of the items is for about $4,000 worth of
soap.
Others include meat and flour for the
month. oils of different kinds and several
other things
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
UNION MEN WALK OUT.
Cigarmakers at GAINESVILLE Refuse
to Work for John
SOulman.

Janesviile, Wis, Feb. 1S.-[ Special. i
The union cigarmakers at the John Soul
man factory here are out on Il strike.
because Soulman patronizes Il nonunion
labor shop. Soulman says he will now
fight the Cigarmakers' union and will
employ only nonunion men. For burning
their union signs i'll the factory the local
Trades council has taken action. assess
ing q fine AGAINST SOuIman Of So
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
CATTLEMEN'S LOSSES.
Recent Storms in Colorado Cost Them
S2OO,OOO,

Denver, Col, Feb. 1S.-The estimate
of losses to the cattle and sheep interests
by the recent storms in Colorado made
by State Veterinarian Charles Gresswell,
based on reports received during the last
week, reach a total of 100000. He
figures that 1900 head Of cattle have sue
cumbed to the heavy storms on the open
ranges. In addition to this he places the
losses to the sheep industry at 1880
head. Mr.. Gresswell is also in receipt
of information to the effect that large
number of sheep and cattle were killed
in Wyoming and northern New Mexico
at the same time, but he has no data
from which to base an estimate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
YOUNG MAN ARRESTED.
John Walsch Taken Into Custody at
Manitowoc for Theft.

ManitOwoc, Wis, Feb. 1S.-[Special.l
"A young man giving his name as John
Walsch was yesterday arrested on
warrant sworn out by Henry Borcherdt,
proprietor of the Central house, charging
him with the theft Of watch and other
jewelry. Walsch arrived in this city
Thursday and registered at the Central
house He was given Il room near to
the one occupied by Mr.. Borcherdt and
his wife. When he paid his bill and
took his departure he seemed nervous,
and shortly afterwards it was discovered
that a lady's watch, two rings and other
ieWelry were missing. When arrested
the articles were not found on his per-
son. Inquiry was made at the postotfice
and # was found that a package, sup
posed TO contain the missing articles,
were mailed to Anti~o. Sheriff Lehr-
man left for Amigo to identify the prop
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
KILLED BY AN OFFICER.
kentucky Officer Stays Harry
Sloan and MortalIy Wounds
Latter'S Brother

Cincinnati, o.. Feb. 1S.-An Enter
prise Ky special to the Times-Star tells
OF the killing today Of Harry Sloan and
the mortal Wounding of Gallon Sloan, his
brother, by Deputy Tom Rice. Rice was
serving warrant for larceny Oh the
Sloans and found them at the house Of
the brother, John Sloan. Harry attacked
Rice with knife and was shot and in
stantly killed. Gallon received q ball
through his chest and is expected to die.
John Sloan has threatened to have re-
Venge before night, and is heavily armed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
WILL AFFECT MARKET.
Tobacco Growers Discussing Situation
of the Eastern BUYERS

OF LHE lbs IeFu buySTS.
Edgerton, Wis, Feb. 17.-What effect
the advent of the American Tobacco
company into the cigar-leaf markets will
have upon trade is question that pack
ers have begun to discuss. The trust
has become SO large that it has become
a well-settled conviction among the best
posted dealers that it is only a question
of very short time when the Ameri-
can Tobacco company will enter the
growing districts and purchase their sup
plies from first hands, the same as they
have been doing in the Southern districts
for years past. The company has been
taking close to 10000 cases Of Wisconsin
leaf the past few seasons. and their or
der is one that dealers have been very
anxious to secure
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
Used Spiked Shoes,

Ripon, Wis. Feb. 2O.-The Co q
players Of Appleton came to Ripon IN ct
evening for the third game in the Wis.
consin Military Basketball league series
with spikes in their shoes. The game
had not proceeded far into the first half
when Capt. Temple of the Ripon clnh
was badly spiked. He asked that time
of the visitors tennis shoes. This was
done, with the revelation that every nair
had shoepegs protru ding about Quarter
of an inch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. 20--About thirty
Cinnamon from all over the state met
here yesterday to celebrate the Chinese
New Year. The cities represented were
Appleton, Green Bay, Neenah, Milwau-
kee, New London, Fond du Lac, Madi.
son. Depere, Stevens Point and Oshkosh
There were no formal ceremonies. sim
ply q general good time according TO
Chinese methods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
Rev. f. H. Smith for Mavo-

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. 2O-Tha nm
nicipal election comes on in April and Tho
first candidate for mayor mentioned With
any degree of force is Rev Edward Fl
Smith, pastor of the First Congregation
al church.
When the Spanish war broke out Mr.
Smith gave up his church and served as
chaplain of the Second Wisconsin unril
that regiment was mustered out. He is
exceedingly popular and the movement in
BIS favor seems q strong one.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
Coroner's Jury Holds Inquest

Brandon, Wis, Feb. 1S-LSpeciai. +
Miss Myrtle N&der died very suddenly
early yesterday morning ct her home
near this village under circumstances
which at first pointed toward suicide.
\ corOner'S jury was summoned last
evening, who after listening to the testi-
m0ny OF the physician and one or two
other witnesses and viewing the remains
returned a verdict Of death from nat
nral causes" an acute inflammation of
the stomach probably being the direct
cauSe OF death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
FIREMAN INJURED,
Catholic Church at Menomonee Bnrns
at Loss of $4,000.

Menomonie, Wis, Feb 2O.-St. ,Jo-
seph's Roman Catholic church was
burned yesterday afternoon. The loss
IS $4,000; insured for $4,000. 1t was a
veneered structure, 60x120 feet, and was
erected in 1888 by Father Van Droste,
but was not completed till 1891 by Fa-
ther kalriza. The fire department, with
much difficulty, saved surrounding dwell
,ng houses. Fireman Ole Wiggin was
severely injured by falling bricks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
PERPETUAL MOTION DEVICE.
Baraboo Man Thinks He Has Solved
the Problem.

Baraboo. Wis, Feb Especial. i
George Cordes of this city is working on
a model which he thinks is solution of
the perpetual motion problem. His de-
vice consists of two tracks with a curve
i'll each, which are about the shape OF
the spinal column. He rolls a ball down
an incline, up slight ascent, down
again and when it rolls UP the second
the ball strikes wire spring which
throws it over On the other parallel
track. The second track is the reverse
Of the first and when the two are in
chned at the proper angle the ball will
roll round and round
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
FIRE IN BUSINESS PORTION.
Three Buildings Destroyed in PORTAGE
at Loss of $4,000.

=: Portage, Wis, Feb: 20;-[special. /
morning and destroyed three buildings
occupied by n. M. Henry's grocery and
feed store, the Star restaurant and Ban
er's wagon shop. The loss will possibly
reach $4,000. Had it not been for the
fact that the city owns steam fire on
CINE the whole city would have been at
be secured from only one fireplug in the
vicinity of the fire, the others being froz-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22

Spring Valley, Wis, FEB. 1S.-[Spe-
cial Last fall an infant was found at
Ellsworth the county seat, left to die.
and in spite Of search its parents have
not been discovered. The child has
thrived we'll and was this week sent to
charlta bic institution at Fan Claire.
which will secure its 9Ioption into some
private family.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
FROZEN HANDS FATAL.
John Rottman, Fond du Lac Shoe
Merchant, Dies in Hospital,

Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. 1S.-TSpe-
cial. John hoffman, who was found on
the morning of February s by an officer
with both of his hands frozen and I'M
able to speak, died at the hospital late
last night. 1t was thought at first that
the hands would have to be amputated,
but this was not done, believing his life
could be saved without resorting to that.
Some days ago it was noticed that the
arms were becoming inflamed and blood
poisoning set in. 1t was impossible to
resort to an amputation and he died last
night He was engaged in the shoe
business IN this city and was about SO
years of age. He leaves no relatives
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
KILLED IN COLLISION.
Allie Murphy of Fond du Lac Meets
Death in Train Wreck.

Fond Gu Lac. Wis. Feb. 20-TSpe-
GALA telegram was received in this
city yesterday announcing that Allie
Murphy, an engineer on the North West
ern road and son of Mr. and Mrs. Muir
ply of this city, had been killed in a col
llsion near Chicago. No particulars were
given. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Trout, the
latter sister of the young man. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy left for Chicago
sunday evening. Engineer Murphy was
81 years of age and leaves q wife
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
DRY KILNS BURNED.
Glenwood Manufacturing Company
Suffers Loss of $4,000 by Fire.

Glenwood, Wis, Feb. 90 Special
The dry kiln and contents belonging 10
the Glenwood Manufa curing company
was totally destroyed by fire last night
1t was valued at 5000, with an insur-
ance Of 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
Supplies for Otis.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 1S.-The
United States refrigerator steamer Gel
tic sailed for Manila via Honolulu today
She carried a large amount of supplies
for the United States forces.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
TWO BREAK JAIL.
George Payne and Ed Ryan Escane
from Green Bay Reformatory.

Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 90 Special1
George Payne and Ed. Ryan escaped
from the state reformatory this morning
about 10 o'clock. No particulars can be
learned from the officers as to the man
ner of their escape A search has bean
Instituted for the missing men
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
MANY DUCKS DIE.
Ice Near Sturgeon Bay Strewn with
Bodies of Feathered Tribe,

Sturgeon Bay, Wis, Feb. 18.-[Spe-
cial. Thousands upon thousands of fish
ducks met their death on account of
Lake Michigan being frozen over. They
died mostly from exhaustion after hav-
ing flown about for hours in search of
open water. Parties living along the
lake shore near Whiteish Bay report
the ice fairly covered with the feathered
trihp
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
GEN. GRANTS MESSENGER
T.. ID. O'Donne1l, Prominent New Rich
mond Citizen, Expires,

New Richmond, Wis, Feb. 1S.-[Spe-
cial l-E. D. O'Donnell died this morn
ing He was one of our most promi-
nent citizens, member of the G.. A. r.
and an Odd Fellow. He carried mes
sages for Gen. Grant during the war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.
Robert Widrig of Portage Fatally
Wounded on Farm,

Portage, Wis, Feb. 2O-[Special. /
Word has just reached this city that
Robert Wldrlg, a saloonkeeper of this
city and formerly foreman of Eulbnrg
Bros brewery, accidentally shot himself
on the farm of Edward Weyh. about
seven miles north of this city. Deceased
was about so years of age and has q
wife and five children. He was a native
of ROgOZ Switzerland
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
THREE PLEAD GUILTY.
Waupaca Men Fined for Violating
CaS1e Laws

Clintonville, Wis, Feb. 49, Special
John Gallagher, Richard Brown and
Joe brown of Waupaca, who were ar
rested by Special State Game Warden
Bissenger for shooting prairie chickens
out of season, pleaded guilty today IN
Judge McNeiPs court and each paid q
fine and costs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22

over twenty-five families have been
lett homeless by the fire, but they have
all been taken care of. The less TO tho
village is very heavy and it will take a
long while to recover from it. If the
chair factory is not rebuilt it will be n
severe blow to the village and at all
events the burnt spot surrounding it will
continue 70 remind the city of Il disas-
trouS IRE for some time to come
t. a. bennett, state senator and the
founder of the Wisconsin Chair COM
pany's establishment, stated to Wis
consin representative that the company
had not decided to rebuild and it is nossi-
bic that it will not do SO. The ins1lra 1cn
Will be enough to pay off all of the com
paEy's liabilities but would leave the
company nc remuneration for the fen
years it has been working to build ND the
establishment. IF we rebuild" he s0id
IT viii take us ten years to place The
establishment on its present footing
again. 1t is too early to make any def
mite statement III regard to when the
company will decide upon this matter,
but the loss falls heavily on the men in
terested"
Milwaukee Company Kept at Work.
The Milwaukee company has been here
all morning throwing streams on the
Smouldering ruins and the piles of coal
ard lumber are still burning. The She
Doygan company left for home at ) u. N.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-09

Advertising is an art; that everybody
knows; and never so much an art as
in theze days when IS
THE PER much careful work is
4IANENT AD- done in writing adve--
VERTIsER. tisemen;s as in writing
editorials. But adver-
Using is also a science. a high author
ity says: advertising should ne
planned on the presumption that it IS
going to be permanent" That is 4
scientific statement. It means that al
vertising should be systematic, and not
sporadic; that II is a distinct feature
and department, ard should re 50 al
1ainistered.
Announcements now and then cannot
bring a train Of steady benefits. They
may do Tor squirt sales, but when the
sales run their course they are forgot
ten.
On the other hand. like the continu-
Gus dropping that wears away the
stone, systematic advertising in an
artistic way. day after day. year in anu
year out, becomes Part Of the reading
matter OF The great newspaper. ''yoa
never miss the water until the well
runs d.-v"
Arizona republican., 1899-11-09

3ir. z. J. Bennitt displayed excellent
judgment in resigning from the COM
nittee appointed by
BENNITT Gen. Sherman, through
AND his puppets in the coun-
CHRISTY. Gil, to figure on the cost
of a water works ana
S werage plant AIr. Bennitt does
not live in Phoenix. doesn't want to.
although he is willing to earn his living
here, and his appointment was q highly
improper act. Now that he has had
the decency to resign it is to be hoped
that William Christy viii follow suit.
His presence in the committee is an in
suit to the taxpayers who desire an
opportunity to vote on municipal own
erahip. for the reason that he is the
business associate Of General Sherman.
and the financial institution over which
he presides has the most intimate re-
Iatioas with the Phoenix Water COM
pany. Christy's appointment has
helped crystaHize sentiment in favor
Of municipal ownership. But it's dol
lars to doughnuts that Christy viii
stick. Ills emotional side partner Of
the water company would have a fit
possibly would threaten to commit
suicide-if he should decline to serve.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-09

pathies are not with the friends OF the
municipal ownership movement. 1t is
4 safe bet that one other of the new
men on the committee is opposed to
municipal ownership.
It was a good meeting in more
senses than one. It shows that public
sentiment is at last thoroughly aroused
on the subject of public ownership Of
public utilities. It's action was in the
line OF progress and speaks well for
the moral tone of the community. If
the council is wise it viii heed the voice
OF this meeting. If it is determined to
stand by the water company, disre-
garding public sentiment. it will find
that its troubles have but just begun.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-09
How a German Inventor Finishes
Camera Pictures in Relief.

Herr SeIke, \ German inventor. has
patented new Photographic method
OF forming high relief photo-sculpture.
The method is rather complicated. but
Is wonderfully effective. The model is
seated on q chair SURROUNDED by myz-
ferrous looking apparatus. A. 2 short
distance away there is an arch Of cleo
trio lamps, one above the other, the
light being softened by the use of light
blue glass. Nearer the model. and RS
ing over his head. is Il second arch Of
Photographic plates, & few inches wide.
and connected together by joints. This
nearer arch can be moved forward by
q mechanical continuance connected
with the Photographic apparatus erect
ed in front OF il, and is intended TO
throw shadow from all three sides
on to the model AS ii moves forward
the long sensitive film used for instant
aneOus photographs is moved behind
the glass of the apparatus by the Quick
turning Of = winch in the dark interior
Of the camera. This shadow produces
an Unbroken series Of so-caiIed photo
graphic cuts Of the model from which
continually decreasing undarkcHsd
parts are fixed on the film At the rate of
about fifty within a few seconds. When
that has taken place the sitting IS at
an end. These photographs are en-
larsed on cardboard. each being then
accurately cut out with Il fine saw.
They axe laid one upon another at the
same distances as the first prOhlCs and
firmly fixed so that the whole series of
all the photographs Of the model are
pasted up one upon another stepwise.
As these steps are very low and fiat
they are hardly perceptiDle in them
selves, and the whole gives the impress
sion of a relief similar to the original
model This is then covered With a
viscid stucco ike material, and the
mold is ready for slight finishing
touches with the modelling tool. The
photo-scuIpturos which are to be seen
az q public exhibition are excellent.
and very like the originals.-London
Standard.