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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
DEPERE INQUEST.
Train Dispatcher TeStifies that the
Rules and Orders We're
Not Obeyed.

Depere. Wis, June go Special. /
The inquest on the killed in the wreck
on the Northwestern road in this city
last Sunday was resumed this morning
and Train Dispatcher John T. Waldo
was put on the stand. He testified that
he was in charge of the train on the day
of the wreck and that he had made the
meeting point for the freight and the eX-
cuTSlOn trains at Depere. He said that
it was Il safe thing to do and was con-
sidered good railroading. He said that
1t was necessary TO the business of the
road to make passing points and that no
accident could have happened if the
rules of the road and the orders had
been obeyed. He said that the freight
had no right to go onto the other block.
Division Supt Lawson was recalled and
he corroborated what the dispatcher had
said
ID. c. II. Sunny, station agent at Lit
tie Rapids, told about the passenger train
passing his station on the morning of the
wreck. DR.. Lensesty of Depere testified
as to cause of the death of each of the
Victims
John Mcmillan, an eyewitness. was
called just before the morninS adjourn
ment was taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
All Mills Are Closed.

La Crosse, Wis, June 29.-[Special.]
The sawmills of the G. L. Colman Lum-
Der company and the c. II. Nichols Lum-
Der company, the latter in the La Crosse
district in operation, have been closed
down for an indefinite period on account
of the log famine. 1t is not at all prob
able they will resume saving this sea-
son.
West Superior, Wis, June 29.-[Spe-
cial. The lack of demand for lumber is
causing all the docks owned by the saw
mills here to become so filled up that
there is Immediate danger of compelling
them to close down until relief comes.
The Scofeld mill has closed down for a
few days on account of the lack Of logs,
but expects more shortly by rail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
George Lieberman Held at Green Bay
Charged with Burglary.

Green Bay, Wis. June 80 Special
George Lieberman, the Green Bay
young man held in custody for the bur
glary of the A. Booth company's local
office about two months ago, and charged
with burglary, was arraigned before Jus
tice Dockery and pleaded not guilty.
His examination was fixed for next Fri
day. Bail was fixed at 5000, but be-
PENDANT was committed to the county
Jail.
I.ieberman was brought back by Chief
of Police Hawley from Fond du Lac,
where he served short term for lar
ceny The latter offense was committed
after the burglary of the fshhouse.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
ONE PROVES ALIBI.
Inquest on Stevens Point Murder
Brings Out but Little
Information.

Stevens Point, Wis, June 90 Spe-
cial. The cOroner's inquest revealed no
new information in regard to the murder
of Gabriel Green, shot on the street
Wednesday noon, except to prove an ali
bi for one of the suspected parties under
arrest, Klisozinski, who was undoubted-
ly at home several blocks distant at the
time. 1t is now even doubted ii Leo
Welsner, the other suspected man under
arrest, had a part in the murder. Sus-
picion rests on other parties. but no ar
rests have been made or will be made
on information now ar hand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
A Tardy Recognition.

Spain is trying to make up her present
disasters by looking back to her past
glories. The bodies of four distinguished
Spaniards who died III exile were re-
Gently brought back to Madrid from
France, where they were buried, and, af
ter state funeral, were laid away in the
San Isidro cemetery. They were Goya,
the painter; Moratin, the dramatist, and
the poets, Melendez Valdes and Donoso
Cortes.-Indianapo Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
LIGHTER THAN USUAL.
The Cost Of Maintaining State In
stitU tons During Month
of June.

Madison, Wis, June Special.
The expenses Of the state institutions
for June, audited by the board Of CON
troll, foot up $40 1853, which is lighter
than usual, this being the vacation sea-
sion at the schools. The expenses at
each institution are:
Northern Hospital Tor Insane, S10.206,T4;
state hospital. $S.G0S.53; state prison.
$685.. 81; home for feeble minded, 5000. ST:
reformat0ry, $5180.2I; industrial school for
boys, S5375.34 public school for dependent
school for blind, $2221 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Veterans, Reunion at Ki1bourn.

Kilbourr, Wis, June 29.-At the re-
union Of Co. e, Twelfth Wisconsin in
fantry, a constitution was adopted max
ing the wives and children Of the veterans
members of the association. The follow
ing officers were elected:
President William II. Harrison, Baraboo
first vice-president, Erwin Robinson, New
Lisbon; second vice-president, Mrs. Fl. II.
Bennett. Kilbonrn City; recording secre
tary, Nathaniel barrow, Reedsburg; CORE
Frances SWAIN Winona, Mimi; historian,
H. w. Rood, ShawanO.
The next annual meeting will be held
at DeltOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
OFFICERS OF THE NEW ROAD.
The Hil1sboro & Eastern Line to be
in Operation by January 1.

Elroy, WIS, June 30.-The Hillsboro
& Eastern Railway company has re-
ceived its charter from the state, which
gives permission to operate a line be-
tween Hillsboro and Union Center At
n meeting of the board of directors the
following named officers We're elected:
s. H. Bracey, president, Chicago; Carl
Slower, yice-president and general coun-
sci, Chicago w. j. Abbey, secretary
and auditor. Elroy. The company has
a capital stock of $4,000 and the road
is 10 be in operation by January ], 1901.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
WILD MAN IS CAUGHT,
Says He is Frank Ionet. Florence
Emerson of Pierce County.

if brought in a man who is supposed to
be the wild man that has frightened the
people of the county. He gives his name
as Frank Ionett Florence Emerson and
says he is from Pierce county, this state.
He was locked up in jail. Pierce coun-
ty officers have been communicated with.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Libby. MCNEIL & Libby.

Housekeepers frequently feel the need
of luncheon meats which are either ready
to serve or can be prepared for the table
at moments notice. Such need is
abundantly supplied in the superior meats
put up by the old reliable house of Libby,
specialties is advertised in another col
umn of this paper, and their booklet,
How to Make Good Things to Eat" is
offered free OH application.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Taught in Honolulu.

La Crosse, Wis, June 30-[S Special. i
Miss Clara A. Schweizer, Prairie du
Chen girl, who for some years made
her home in this city with her brother,
Attorney Charles H. Schweizer, has just
arrived in Tacoma from Honolulu, where
she has been teaching in private school.
The will not return to Hawaii for some
months
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Obituary Mention.

Mcmillan, Wis, June 29.-Benjamin
FL. Merrill Of this place and one of the
founders of this village, died at his home
Of Inflammation of the brain Mr.. Mer-
rill was born in Maine and in 1S49
moved to Wisconsin.
Monroe, Wis, June 29.-Fred Blum, aged
50 years.
Racine, Wis, June 29.-Peleg Barker,
aged So yeare
Mrs. Matt Harry resident of Racine
county for forty years, died in the town
of Kansasviue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
FIRE IN KAUKAUNA HOTEL.
Blaze III Midst of Fire-Traps Confined
with Difficulty.

Kaukauna, Wis, June 29.-[Special.l
The Northwestern house, two-story
frame structure, A. Wudi, proprietor,
caught fire about 4 o'clock this morning
and burned out six sleeping rooms on the
upper floor The damage was $1,000 on
the building and contents, covered by in
surance. The building is located in the
midst of light wooden structures and the
fire department worked hard to confne
the flames
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
TRY Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

Ask your grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without injury
as well as the adult All who try it like
it. GRAINO has that rich seal brown
Of Mocha or Java, but it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress. One
fourth the price Of coffee. 15c and 25c
per package Sold by all grocers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Mourning Bands.

The fashion of wearing a mourning
band on the sleeve, that had its origin in
England, has recently grown SO rapidly
in popularity here that one now sees
brightly dressed women usirg this mode
in mourning dress, and only a few years
ago the man who wore mourning band
on his sleeve was the most conspicuous
person in view. But nowadays it Gre
ates little attention
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
KICKED IN THE FACE.
Horse Infiicts Serious Injuries on
Chippewa County Farmer.

Apollonia, Wis, June 29.-[Special. !
While John Singer and his wife were
driving along the road in a buggy, a
horse that was feeding by the roadside
suddenly turned about and kicked Mr..
Singer in the face. causing a severe cut
and knocking out several teeth Mr.
Singer, although III a serious condition,
will recover if no complications arise.
He is one Of Chippewa countys prom
inent farmers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
LICKED HER MOTHER.
Fond du Lac Woman Fined for AS
saulting Mrs. Josephine Fisk
Of Menasha.

Menasha. Wis, June 29.-[Special. i
Mary Cook and Florence Fisk of Fond
du Lac were brought before Justice Nc
Cabe charged with an assault upon Mrs.
Josephine Fisk, the mother Of the Fisk
woman. The Cook woman was acquit-
ted by the testimony of the hayward
daughter, who plead guilty and paid Il
fine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Can't Get Logs to Saw.

New London, Wis, June 29.-[Spe-
cial. THE Meiklejohn q Hatton saw
mill has shut down for want of logs, ow-
ing to the dry weather this season.
There has not been sufficient water in
the Wolf river to bring down the last
int
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
NEW MAYOR OF OSHKOSH.
John Mu1va, President of Council,
Takes the Position.

Oshkosh, Wis, June 29.-[Special. j
By reason of the death of Mayor Merrill,
John Mulva, acting mayor and president
of the council, is raised to the position of
mayor. This may mean a radical change
in the administration of the citys affairs.
Mr. Mulva is known to be an opponent of
the waterworks company in the struggle
of the past two years, and in all likeli-
hood this fight may be revived.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
NEW CITY HALL.
Milwaukee Architects Build
ing will be Rushed.

Marshfield, Wis. June 90 Special.
The city council accepted the plans Of
Van Ryn q DeGelleke of Milwaukee for
the new city hall. AS soon as the per-
fected plans arrive bids will be adver-
tised for and work rushed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
ORDERED TO &C TO CHINA.
Lieut.. George Perkins of La Crosse
Receives His Asst gnment.

La Crosse, Wis, June 30 Especial. L
Lieut. George Perkins, just recently
graduated from West Point, has received
orders assigning him to duty with the
Twentieth infantry, United States regu-
lars, which is now in the Philippines.
This is one of the regiments which it is
expected will see service in China, if the
trouble in that country continues. Lieut.
Perkins expects to leave shortly to join
his regiment He is son of Trainmas-
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
railway
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Discrepancies at GAINESVILLE.

The annual meeting of the Wisconsin
State Osteopathic association will be
held in this city July 81 and IS.
A recent export order called for 25,-
600 axes, which will be distributed over
the Australian colonies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
womau Hides in HAY NOW.

Elroy, Wis, June 29-[Special Mrs.
+. Belfrantz left her home early in the
morning and secreted herself in a hay
now General search was made for her
in the river and all conceivabl places,
until in the afternoon when her daugh-
fer found her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
SEES HUSBAND KILL HIMSELF
John Sampson of Barron Commits
Suicide by Taking Poison.

Barron, Wis, June 30.-John Sampson
of this city, aged about 30 years, COM
mitted suicide by drinking carbolic acid
He took the poison i'll the presence of his
wife and died before help could be sum
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
REPAIRING BURNED TRESTLE.
One Hundred Men at Work on the
Bridge.

cial. The South Shore road now has
a crew of about 100 men at work re-
pairing the long trestle which was
burned by the forest fires in this county.
AS over half mile of it was destroyed
it will take couple Of weeks at least
to get the bridge ready for USE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03

Racine, Wis, June 29.-I'he body of
August Eath a painter who committed
suicide by leaping into the lake from the
south harbor pier on Sunday, June II,
was discovered floating in the lake last
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
His Scalp Torn Off.

Menasha, Wis, June 90 Special. J.
Gustav Berinski, employed by the Me-
wheel which almost completely removed
his scalp. The man will recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Minpesota,s Wheat Production.

Minnesota alone produces approximate
" about SO.0O0,OOO bushels of wheat, or
about ore-thirty-seyenth Of the total pro-
duction of the world. OF this she is able
to export twO-thirds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
KILLED AT SPRING VALLEY.
Mrs. Peter Smith is Thrown Ont of n
Wagon.

Spring Valley, Wis, June 3O.-[Spe-
cial. Mrs. Peter Smith was killed in a
runaway, being thrown out of wagon
onto a sharp stump. She leaves two
small children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
ADDRESS BY BRADFORD.
Reunion of Soldiers and Sailors of
Clark County.

Thorpe, Wis, June 29.-[Special.I T.
The eighth annual reunion of soldiers and
sailors of Clark county is being held here
today. Co. A of Marshfeld and Second
Regiment band is taking part. Ira B.
Bradford of Augusta addressed 1000 peo-
pie At 2 o'clock races at the Thorpe
Driving park resulted as follows: lamp
Belle first; King, second; Frank Sales,
third Tampa, fourth. Time $50.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Com mits Suicide at Monro,

Monroe, Wis, June 29.-John Alleman,
q cheesemaker and former cheese dealer
of this city, committed suicide by hang
ing. He was Sc years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
RACINE MAN BROWNS.

w. S. Chamberlain Falls Off Pier
Into Lake.
Racine. Wis, June 30.-Waldo S.
Chamberlain, a well-known carpenter of
this city, while walking ont on the south
harbor last evening, fell into the river
and was drowned He was 40 years old
and leaves IL wife and children
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS MEET.
State Convention will be Held at La
Crosse July 6 to 49,

La Crosse, Wis. June 29-]Special
Great preparations are being made by
the local committees for the annual con
vention Of the Catholic knights of Wis
consin which is to be held here July 16,
II and IS. 1t is expected that 300 dele
gates will be in attendance.
The sun., 1900-05-28
Hnndicnp 4 disappointment.

New York. May 2T.-Kinly Mack won
the fourteenth brooklyn handicap over II
track deep in mud in 1:l0 Raifacllo, Her
bort and Survivor finishing in Il bunch IL
length in the roar. 1t was about the
worst field of horses that ever finished i'll
the front of Il race Of the value of the
brooklyn handicap - $4,000 - for it
would not bc liberal estimate to say
that the nine contestants taken in Il
bunch were not worth the value of the
stake. Never in the history of racing
hereahout was there n big race run which
had in il SO little of interest. that was so
utterly barren of excitement. Yet as a
spectacle it was all that could be desired.
But quality in the horses was lacking.
They wcrc Il lot of selling platers. Had
they been running for purse of $500 at
the Aqueduct track it would have been
all right, and the result would have
aroused more enthusiasm.
The sun., 1900-05-28
$4,000 For a Library.

Greenwich. Conn, May 27.-There is
much speculation here as to the identity
of the New York man who has offered to
give the Greenwich Library and Reading
Room association $4,000 toward an en-
dowment of $4,000, provided the bal
ance of the amount is raised by Jan.
next. Rev. Washington Choate, the pres
ident of the association, has made the an
nouncement of this offer, which he says
comes from well known New York
man, whose name is to be withheld. The
offer has been accepted, and the library
association has begun active work 10
raise the balance necessary. 1t is limited
here that the donor is Andrew Carnegie.
who resided here two years ago and who
at that time gave the library $500.
The sun., 1900-05-28
SYNDICATE BUYS A TOWN.
Its Buildings, Coke md Coal Inter-
esta Are Sold.

Philadelphia, May PA million dol
lar deal has just been consummated in
this city whereby the entire town of Fru-
gality, Cambria county, Pa, with all its
coal and coke interests, passes into the
hands Of company of capitalists. of
which State Senator J. Henry Cochran
OF Willamsport is president. The pur-
chase was made from Supreme Court
Justice Dean.
The new company will be known as
the Crcsson and Clcarfield Coal and Coke
company. and thc,other officers are: +. A.
Il. Widcncr, vice president; II. NJ. Bal
lard, secretary and treasurer; w. L..
Elkins, Thomas Dolan. State Senator
G. l.. Magce, j. L. Rhodes and II. A. b.
Widencr. directors.
Included in the deal are 10000 acres of
coal lands and extensive mining opera
tions in the town of Frugality. The
purchase includes 100 houses, 4 large de-
partmcnt store. two churches, three
schools. large hotel and Il town hall.
The new company, ii is said. will spend
considerable money on cnlargemcntS to
mining and cGScmakng plants, This is
the first case in central PENNSYLVANIA
whore whole town. including clalrchcs
and schools, changed ownership in day.
The sun., 1900-05-28
Air spIitting rrnin TrinIg.

Baltimore May 2T.-rhe cigar shaped
air splitting train On its second trial trip
between Baltimore and Washington beat
al records on this division Of the Bati-
moro ana Ohio railroad. With Il train Of
six cars and light, ordinary 5G ton loco
motive the run Or 10 miles was made IN
81 minutes and 30 seconds, an average
speed of 7S miles IN hour. This included
the slowing up IN two miles Of track
within the environs of Baltimore and II
similar distance in the suburbs of Wash
ingion. Inventor Adams is still confident
that his air splitting device will enable u
train to make 100 miles an hour with Il
locomotive that can haul an ordinary
train at speed of 80 miles an hour. The
best previous record made on the Bati-
more and Ohio's Washington branch was
by the special train that carried the late
Vice President Hobart to the inaugural
ceremonies at Washington. The run on
that occasion was made in 3S minutes.
The sun., 1900-05-28
Peculiar AiIment OF old soldier.

Flora, Ind, May 2T.-Wiliam Shatfer,
u member of the county council and u
prominent citizen of the county, is alarm
ingly i'll. AIr. Shaficr was Il soldier in the
civil war, and while in the south he con
tractcd smallpox. lie was removed to
the hospital and was supplied with a hair
mat instead of Il pillow. After the war
he returned to his homc apparently re-
stored 10 health. Recently numerous tu-
mors began to form on his mock and
breast, ANA several surgical operations
were had without avail. Tho physicians
say that his condition is due TO the hairs
from thc mat while in tho hospital work
ing into his neck and breast, which in
after years caused the tumors from which
he is now suffering.
The sun., 1900-05-28
Objects to Being n "Freak.,

Indianapolis, May 81. = Miss Jennie
Creek, young woman of Mill Grove,
Blackford county who saved a Worlds
fair train from wreck in 1893 and was
made a member of the French Legion of
Honor for her heroism and recently asked
to attend the Paris exposition as the
guest of the National Humane society of
France. will be unable to make the trip
unless fund is raised. The editor of the
Marion News undertook to raise the mon
ey by publishing souvenir book contain
ing an account of Miss Greeks act. and
the proceeds are to go to paying her eX-
penScs. Another arrangement was for
Miss Creek to appear in u booth in
street fair and sell the book, When the
latter plan was unfolded to her, she said
that she would like To go to Paris, but
would not consent to appear as a freak"
at the fair.
The sun., 1900-05-28
PInrme In Manila.

Manila. May 27.-The government cor
raj in Manila has been quarantined.
There are four suspected cases of bu-
bonic plague among the tcamsters, who
are living in filthy dwellings, which will
be burned. Since the murders on board
the steamer Elcano by the native crew
coastwise captains have been fearful of
repetitions of the tragedy and have re-
quested the authorities to furnish soldier
guards for their steamers, which has been
declined. Three commercial steamers are
now in the hay. their Spanish captains re-
fusing to sail unprotected, and others in
tend initiating them. The authorities
have returned the captains their rcvolv-
crs. Of which they were deprived recently.
Colonel Padilla, the rebel governor of
Nucva Eciia, was captured during the re-
cent fighting in Nucva Ecija and is now
in Jail here.
The sun., 1900-05-28
COUPLE DOUBLY Welded.
Husband md Wife Separated Many
Years HIVE n Second Ceremony.


Years Have n Second Ceremony.
Waukcgan, Ills, May 27.-A wedding
in Justices court here brought ont Il 70
mantle story Of a man rcmarrying his
wife after II years of separation, during
which time they had lost track of each
other. The bridegroom and bride, now
of middle age, gave their names as James
L. Quirb of Chicago and Margaret O'Ncil
of IIghwood.
Shortly after their first marriage Quirk
went to Idaho. A few years ago he came
back to Chicago. Husband and wife did
not hear from each other after Quirk
went west and in measure forgot each
other. Mrs. Quirk removed to Highwood,
where for several years she kept res,
taurant.
Recently each accidentally learned of
the others whereabouts, and they decid-
cd to resume the relations broken by
their long separation. 1t was decided to
be best, although already married, that
they wed again and start life anew. Ac,
coriingly they came to Waukegan, and
the woman assumed her maiden name fol
the occasion, when the justice for the
second time pronounced them man and
wife.