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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-27
GENERAL NEWS.

Milwaukee is likely to get the Demo
cratic National convention to be held
next summer.
Three hotels burned Sunday at Ham
mel's Station, N. Y, causing a loss OF
$75, 900.
The Milburn Wagon works at Toledo,
O., has secured a large order for wagons
to be shipped to The Transvaal.
Tho Hungarian novelist, Amurus
Jokai, now IS years old was married
at Buda Pest to the Hungarian actress
Arbabella Grossnagy, girl of 49,
Harvey Bailey gave his wife rough on
rats and then split her head open with
an az in Boone county, West Virginia.
The adobe house of Manuel Cordova,
at Moro, n. NJ. collapsed, killing him
self, his wife ana six children.
The trust conference, called by Gov.
Sayers of Texas, will meet at st. Louis
on Wednesday,.
], e. Batchman, a negroPnllmap por-
ter, is in Jail at El Paso, Tex, for as
saulting a'eonductor.
CharlesA pillsbury. the famous Min
neapolis lhiller, is dead.
The long drouth in north Texas is a
thing of the past
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-27

''Just as You think best.
The big American stood in the chapel
doorway and watched the 1.-THE form of
the Mexican girl until she disappeared
around a corner.
"What fool fellow will make of
himselfl'' he laughed. "I'm sorry the
girl takes everything so seriously. So
I've deposed the murderous Hueco, have
II Well. suppose we have lock at this
Greaser.
Miles had just started to roll his third
cigarette when the chapel door opened
and Hueco glided out.
IA fine day. Don Hueco, said Miles.
"And do yon feel better after tighten
ing your soul of its burden of sinY"
The Mexican sprang to one side and
laid his hand on his knife. Miles calmly
moistened his cigarette and felt for a
match.
Hueco's shifty eyes Travelled over the
face of the big American, but apparent
ly gained no satisfaction there.
"Adios, senior, said Hueco abrupt
ly. II hope that we shall meet ngain. "
"Adios, " replied Miles. "Just let me
know when you are in my vicinity
next time.
The following morning the town Of
Las Cruces was profoundly stirred.
Senor Miles had been found dead in his
bed, stabbed in the back.
A month later breath of news again
stirred the indolent ones to the point
of gossip. Jose Hueco and Pocn Hosa
were to be married. That recalled the
fate of Senior Americana.
The day before the wedding Hueco
went to thelittle chapel for confession.
~ must have peace in my soul.
padre" he said. ~ cannot marry
Poca Rosa until my great sin is for
given"
"The justice aud mercy of God are
unbounded. my son, said Padre
Miguel.
sit was I,who killed .senor. Miles,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-27

The corpulent padre of Las Cruces
was awakened from his midday siesta
by the movement of swarm of sand
flies over his moist face.
"Plagues of Egypt" he cried, start
!, ing up and slapping viciously at the
insects. sis there no rest for the serv-
ant Of GcdS Ten thousand curses on
these pestsl'
Having bathed his smarting face with
q soothing lotion, he hnsteDed across
the sandy road to his little adobe chapel.
There was a gentle ruetle in one Of
the dim corners as the padre moved MP
the aisle, then snothered laugh,
mingled with the deeper tones of
mnn'svoice. The padre paused to listen.
who laughs in the house of GodY'
be demanded sternly This is the
place for prayer and penitence.
at is Poca Rosa who laughs, holy
father. You will not be angry with
pe7''
4 But who is with your"
''Senor Americana.
81 hope we have not displeased you,
Padre Mi2uelY' said tall man, step
ping ont from the shadow. "Tbe heat
is so terrible outside.
clustered Dives 20 it isl' said the
padre, feeling his bitten facs. $50 it
is, but the sonor and little Rose should
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-27

am corner ana Locked ner arms ABOUT
Miles.
"Do not move" she whispered.
"Holy Virgin protect usl 1t is he"
The door swung shut and the Mexi-
can moved up the aisle toward the
altar. He paused several times as the
heavy breathing of the padre caught
his ear Once his foot struck bench.
and the noise was echoed far up among
the bare rafters. At last he bent down
and touched the padre.
"a curse on these plagues of Egypt"
vrieu enc sleeper waking suddenly.
sis there no rest for Oh, Hueco, you'll
What is 1t now?"
~ have killed another Americana,
father. Another white livered dog has
been cent to hades. come to confess. /"
The padre glanced nervously in the
direction of the dark corner. Then he
led HuecO into little room behind the
altar.
"And he's been killing more Ameri-
cans has hef" unused Miles. "Heavensl
What snakes these Mexicans arel"
mot me, whimpered Poca Rosa.
"No, not you, dear little Rose" he
said. lyon are as harmless as the sing
ing birds. and he gently stroked her
tear moist cheek
ave must Co." she said, aobbing
ale will see us as he comes out.
"All right, little girl. Miles replied
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-27

not be lovemaking in here. No good
will come of it.
The big American hand Travelled to
his pocket and thence to the PADRES
fat palm.
mo hay cerradura 81 es de orc Ia
gamma" (There is no lock but golden
key will open it). repeated the padre.
smiling broadly "Rest in peace. my
children. but do not disturb my dsyo-
tions.
In short time the heavy breathing
of the rsdre sounded through the chap
Ell. and Pcca Rosa laid her little brown
hand ou the hig American sleeve.
"Ah, Senior Miles. sighed Poca
Rosa. nesting close to his side. why
should my people hate you SOY You are
so grand, 80 good. Even Padre Miguel
cannot be cross with you.
Miles did not reply Immediately. His
mind wandered back to his home SO far
away from the everlasting sun, sand
and adobe of Nev,MexIco. What would
his mother and sisters say If he were to
suddenly appearin their midst, accom-
panied by the little Mexican RoseY He
laughed softly to himself at the picture.
why do you Taught" questioned the
girl "Do you not know that they have
sworn guerra ascuchillor"
War to the knifel' They, always
say that little,g girl. but it means moth
ing.
"1Iueco has, killed many Ameri-
canos, she insisted. shuddering. "Holy
Mary guard you, senior. He will surely
try to kill you.
"And why me. little RoseH"
He was my lover. senior. before the
blessed saints sent you 20 me.
Ibid you love him. Rosa1"
"Ah, Dios, mol But my father fears
him.
A sudden beam OF light shot across
the backs of the benches, and breath
Of hot air swept in from the outside.
Prca Rosa ehrnnk farther back into tina
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-09-27
ATTENTION f!
Don't Trust Your Photos to
Agents. Deal Direct with
The Artists.

We will make to anyone sending US
Il photo II Lifc-Size gillette. Cray
on or Pastel Portrait Free of
barge to introduce our superior
work. Exact likeness, highly artistic
finish. and prompt return OF small
photo guaranteed. Send us your
photo at once.
local Agents wanted.
Artists Union, o os1. sq 5s,s s''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
Weddings.

On Wednesday evening last Miss
Bertha Lewandowski and Theodore
Gehrum, of this city, were united in
marriage at the German Methodist
church. The ceremony was performed
by the pastor. the Rev. G.. Iwert,
and after it reception was held at the
home of the brides parents on Main
street. The young couple will take
up their residence in this city.
Carl Zautner, of Milwaukee, and
Miss Dorothea Hartmann, of Concord,
were married Thursdayin the Luther
an church at Oconomowoc. The
groom is son Of our former towns
man, Charles f. Zautner. He teaches
in a German school in Milwaukee.
Miss Rose Bittner, daughter OF
William Bittner. of this city, and Rev.
Rudolph Zimmerman, of Great Falls,
Montana, were united in marriage at
st. Johns Lutheran church last
Wednesday evening, the Rev. G.. Stra-
sen officiating.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
Deaths.

The death of Miss Emma Name.
gold, daughter of Mrs. Henriette
Mannegold, who formerly conducted
the Commercial hotel, occurred at
Jefferson on Thursday last. Deceased
was an invalid for many years and was
confined in the Jefferson asylum. She
was 43 years of age. Her remains
were inferred in Oak Hill cemetery
on Friday.
Fred Brandes. aged 73 years, died
Friday at the home of his son-in-law
H. Munzel, in the town of Watertown.
Deceased formerly resided in the
Fifth ward of this city and followed
the occupation of a truck gardener.
He came here in 1851. His wife and
one daughter survive. The funeral
occurred Sunday afternoon.
The death of William Smith, an
old resident Of the Third ward, oc-
Cured at his home on Montgomery
street, Tuesday last. Deceased is sur
vived by his widow, two sons and one
daughter. He had reached the age
of S3.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
Rates Reduced

The Wisconsin Telephone company
has made the following reduction of
rates on telephones which will take
effect after July l. This was prom
ised when the old company was sue
ceeded by the new one and is pro-
badly due to the fact that other
large companies are endeavoring to
enter the local field. The new rates
are:
Independent lines for business,
$3.50 per month. Independent lines
for residences, $1.5O per month.
Independent long-distance lines,
best equipment for business, $3.50
per month. The above for residences,
$2.50 per month.
Two-party lines, Blake trans mitter,
for business. So per month. Two
party lines, Blake transmitter, for
residences, $1.25 per month.
Three or four parties on one line,
Blake transmitter, for business, ST sc
per month. The above for residences,
ST per month.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
Baseball.

Our baseball team went to Portage
Wednesday to cross bats with the
Razalls, of Milwaukee. In the frs
inning the Razalls landed on Joss anC
scored four runs, after which the boys
knuckled down and played good ball
but were defeated by score of tC
2. Chech pitched for the opposing
team, who also had number of pro
fessionals on their staff.
The Columbian Gaints, a team o
colored players, formerly known as the
Page Fence Giants, held forth al
Washington park Friday afternoon
and succeeded in shutting out the
home team, the score being 10 to O.
! Wilson, the visitors pitcher, is one OF
the best in the business, and his color
alone prevents him from being in the
National league. The locals were
wholly incapable of solving his puzz-
ling left-handed delivery. On account
of an injury to Kleinow's hand, he
played second base, Krebs going be-
hind the bat, johnson to third base
and Krontiz to first. Haug, pitcher
from Milwaukee, was in the box and
the ''coons" seemed to find him when
ever they pleased. The score by inn
ings follows:
Columbia Giants 3O1O3 1 80
WatertOwn. -. 0 0 0000 % 0 o. 0
The third defeat of the week for
Watertown occurred Sunday at Fond
du Lac, the latter team being victor
ious by score of to 3. Watertown
played an errorless game in the field,
but was unable to connect with the
peculiar bcnders served by the Fond
du Lac twirler, Haney. JOSS was not
in the best of form and pitched rather
indifferently. An excursion was run
from this city, and about $50 rooters
accompanied the team. Arrange
ments for the third and deciding
game between these two teams are be-
ing made, and it may be played at Ju-
neau, as Mike Hartzheim has off, red a
purse of 1925 for a game in that city on
July 16.
The cigarmakers and the BARRIERS
played ball at Washington park Sun
day afternoon, the former winning by
a score of II to 10.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
MonOna Lake Assembly.

The Monona Lake assembly will pen
the season on July IS, and continue
for two weeks. A number of impro 1e-
ments have been made on the grounds
and several cottages erected. The
program is an exceptionally good one.
Efforts have been made to have topics
treated upon which are popular, ana
which will be generally interesting.
Socialistic questions Till be discussed
by DR.. W. Cunning ham, of Cambridge,
England; Rev. DR.. Strong, and Miss
Jane Adams. Popular lectures will,
be given by such men as Rev. T.
Dixon, Jr., Bishop C. H. Fowler, Con-
gresham Dolliver, John Temple
Graves, Rev. Frank Dewitt Talmage,-
Ignatius Donnelly and others.
Ensign j. Tracy Edison, who was on
the gun-boat Gloucester will tell
of the great fight off Santiago Murats
Halstead, the famous war correspond
ent who has been at Honolulu and
the Philippines, will speak of our
Aslatic possessions.
Illustrated lectures will be given.
showing scenes in Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippines.
National day, July 81, will be of un--
usual interest; Hon. W. j. Bryan, late
Democratic candidate for the presi-
dency, will be the orator. The bare
announcement of this engagement will
insure an attendance which will surely
tax the capacity of the vast tabernacle
Literary addresses will be given by
Professor Armstrong and others. The
Edison projectoscope with its marvel
Gus moving pictures will be shown.
The musical part of the program,
will, as usual, be fine. The Decca
Opera company. of New York, will
appear two evenings; Jules Levy
the world-renowned cornet player
and Madame Levy, are engaged for a
full week. Clauder's band, which de-
lighted every one with it's music last
summer, is also engaged for week
Mrs. Isabel Garghill Beecher, who,
will be pleasantly remembered by
everyone who attended the Assem- bly,
last season, will give readings daily
for six days.
There will be, as usual, the special
work of the Woman S Christian Tenn
perance union, and the normal and
primary work carried on by DR.. Wor-
den and Mrs. Crafts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Oscar Lawrence Held for Alleged At
tempt at Murder.

Oscar Lawrence Held for Alleged At
tempt at Murder.
Friday evening a man named Oscar
Lawrence was arrested in a saloon
here by Chief of Police Block, and on
complaint of Paul Fuerstnau, an TX
Onia farmer, is held for examination
before Justice Henze, July 3, on a
charge of assault with intent to kill.
Bail was fixed at 1000, and in de-
fault thereof the prisoner is lodged IN
the county Jail.
A short time before his arrest Law
renee is alleged to have approached
Mr.. Fuerstnau at the latter'S home
near 1xonia village and inquired if
the lady of the house was Fuerstnau's
wife A reply was given in the af-
trmatlve, Whe"eupOn Lawrence walked
into the house. Within few minutes
Fuerstnau was summoned by the cries
OF his vile, and upon reaching the
porch was met by Lawrence, who
held a revolver and threatened to
shoot Fuerstnau retreated and the
unwelcome visitor made good his es-
cape. hiring another resident of TX
onia to drive him to this city, with
er he was followed by Fuerstnau.
The latter overlook his man as be
reached here and succeeded in corral
ing him until the police were sum-
mOned. Lawrence was taken into
custody and a revolver found on his
person. He claims to have been so
intoxicated that he was not aware of
what he was doing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
Accidentally Shot Himself.

On Sunday morning Henry Kohl,
the younger son of Mrs. j. Kohl, of
this city, while shooting frogs along
Rock river with revolver, accidentally
shot himself in the leg above the
knee. The young man was camping
with party in Knispel's woods, town
of Watertown, and was out after frog
occurred. Drs. Whyte and Shinnick
dressed the wound and the patient is
improving.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
Council PROCEEDINGS.

A regular meeting of the city couu-
Gil was held on last Tuesday evening,
all members but Alderman Hartwig
being present.
Mayor CRUDE called the meeting to
order and announced the appointment
of Arthur Hardege as weed commits
sioner for the coming season.
Alderman Brusenbach read petit
tion from the property owners front
ing Western avenue, to have side
walks built three feet from the lot
line. The petition was referred to
the committee on streets and bridges.
The committees on streets and
bridges and the judiciary, to whom
the matter of reopening the vacated
portion of Warren street was, referred,
recommended that the matter be
dropped. Report adopted.
The report from the street light
ing committee recommended that
the electric light at the intersection
of Warren and Lafayette streets be
moved to within fifty feet of the Chi
cago & Northwestern tracks. The
report was adopted.
The report from the committee on
streets and bridges and the board of
public works was in favor of grading
Hyland street, at its intersection with
Third street, two feet lower. A reso-
luton to that effect was offered by
Alderman DUNCAN and passed.
The board of public works reported
that they had appointed Gustav
CHASER as Inspector of pavements
with wages of s. per day. Resolutions
were passed later by the council Great
ing the Office and fixing the salary.
Several applications for liquor Ii
censes were made and granted.
A resolution was introduced by
Alderman Mayer, authorizing the
board of public words to have all
necessary sewer and water connections
made on that part of Washington
street which is to be macadamized
After discussion as to whether each
lot was to have connection the mat
ter was referred to the committee on
streets and bridges.
A resolution from Alderman jacob
to have a new watercloset put in the
city jail on account of the unhealthy
and unfit condition of the old one,
was passed.
The meeting was adjourned after
the election of three aldermen to
serve on the board of review. Alder
men I'll. Wertheimer, H G. Mayer and
William Edwards were elected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
L was seriously afflicted with cough

7 was seriously afflicted with cough
for several years, and last fall had a
more severe cough than ever before. l
have used many remedies without re-
ceiving much relief, and being recon-
mended to try bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, by friend, who, know
ing me to be poor widow, gave it to me,
tried it, and with the most gratifying
results The first bottle relieved me
very much and the second bottle has ab-
solutely cured me. l have not had as
good health for twenty years. Respect.
fully, MRS. MARY A. BEARD, Claremore,
Ark. Sold by c. A. Gamm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
Warning to Farmers.

From numerous letters received at
this station it is evident that many
farmers have been victimized by seed
dealers, who have unwittingly fur
nished bird seed rape instead of Dwarf
Essex rape seed for forage purposes.
Farmers raising rape for forage,
SOW the Dwarf Essex variety. This
plant bears a thin, short stalk with
large succulent leaves, which resem-
bic in appearance and taste the leaves
of the rutabaga turnip. The plant
grows about three feet high on good
soil, with leaves spreading about the
same distance.
Bird seed rape is smaller plant
with slim, tough stalk, bearing a
few small leaves which are hairy on
top, and yellow blossoms appear few
weeks after seeding. The bird seed
variety resembles the wild mustard
plant when in blossom. The true
forage rape does not blossom or bear
seed the sam e year it is sown.
If the farmer finds his rape field
bearing plants resem bling wild mus
tard, with yellow blossoms, he may
be sure he has planted the wrong
kind of seed and should plow the field
at once, sowing the Dwarf Essex var
iety any time before the middle OF
July.
Fortunately, the bird seed rape
which resembles villa mustard. will
not spread or prove troublesome. as
is the case with yellow mustard. 81
that there will be no harm except a
loss of the crop.
w. L. CARLYLE,
Professor Animal Husbandry.
Agricultural Experiment Station,
Madison, Wisconsin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Watertown Gas COM
pany will be held at the Office of the
company at 2 O'Clock P NJ. on Wednes-
day, July 5, 1899, for the election of
five directors and the transaction of
other necessary business.
GEO. HAWKINS, Secretary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES TOPORT
LAND, ORE, AND OTHER NORTH
z PACIFIC COAST POINTS

Via the Northwestern line Excursion
tickets will be sold at greatly reduced
rates from sall stations, until July in
elusive, limited to September A. 1899, in
elusive. Variable routes. delightful
scenery Apply to agents Chicago &
Northwestern railway
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27

We do a money Ioaning, insur
ance and real estate business.
Prompt attention given to probating
estates, correcting titles and collect.
ing accounts.
SKINNER & THAUER,
Lawyers and Nc taries Public.
Office in Wisconsin National Bank
building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
A Half=Century of Success.

1t gives US pleasure to make note OF
the fact that Monday, June 26, 1899,
marked the fiftieth anniversary of the
entry into business of the firm now
styled the D. & T. Kusel company.
Even this bare fact would be of i'm
portance ifno auspicious circumstances
were linked with the event, but when
1t is also to be recorded that each sue
ceeding year has brought to the busi-
ness additional success and growth,
until now the firm is one of the best
known and most extensive in it's line
In the entire state, it renders the
event all the more noteworthy and
pleasing to patrons and friends.
Fifty years ago the business was es-
tablished by Daniel Kusel, the vener-
able father of the two elder members
Of the present firm, d. H. and Fred
kusel, on small basis, but year by
year it has increased and multiplied
and today easily ranks as the largest
hardware concern in Wisconsin out
side of Milwaukee. This desirable
result has been brought about by
faithful attention to duty and careful.
conservative management. The ID.
u f. kusel company is one of Water
towns foremost commercial interests.
and its members are at all times Solici
tous of the city's welfare. Many of
our people took occasion yesterday to
call at the store and pay their respects
to the firm that had scored half
century Of success in business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
Girls Wanted.

Fifty girls wanted to work in a
paper box factory at good wages.
For further particulars address
IRA L. HENRY Co.,
1mo. Waupun, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
EXCURSION RATES TO THE NATION.
AL EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION.

For the above occasion at Los Angeles,
CAL, July II to IA, excursion tickets will
be sold via Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul railway June 20 to July s, with
final return limit September 4. For
rates and further information inquire at
ticket office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
EXCEPTIONALLY Low RATES TO
DENVER Nd SALT LAKE CITY.

Via the Northwestern line Excursion
tickets will be sold at greatly reduced
rates from all stations, until July II, in
elusive, limited to October 81, 1899, in
elusive. Variable routes, delightful
scenery. Apply to agents Chicago &
Northwestern railway
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27

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