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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
USED AN ARMY MUSKET.
Prominent Real Estate Man Of
Kenosha Commits Suicide.
Thomas Irving Takes His Own Life
While in a Fit of De.
sDondency.

Kenosha, Wis, March 31.--[Speciall
The entire city was shocked this morn
ing by the announcement that Thomas
Irving, Il well-known Spectator in hay
and heavy real estate dealer of this
city, had been found dead in his room
on Ashland avenue with a bullet from
an army musket i'll his heart. The body
was found shortly after $ o'clock when
one of the servants at the house went to
call Mr. Irving for breakfast.
The servant entered the room and
found the unfortunate man on the bed
with a stream of blood pouring out from
under the coverlids. Death had been re-
cent and the body was still warm. Across
the bed lay an army musket which told
the story of the suicide The toe of the
dead man still pressed against the trig-
ger of the weapon. From appearances
it seemed that the suicide of Mr. Irving
had been carefully planned The gun
had been braced in such Il position that
it pointed directly ut the left breast and
the trigger had been cooked before it
had been placed in position. The ar
rangement for the discharge of the gun
was also still intact and showed that it
was just possible for Irving to reach the
trigger with his foot
The shot is thought to have been fired
shortly after { o'clock. \ shot was
uedEu ut tHiS tlIIle, Out the people III Iut
house paid little attention to it, thinking
that it has been fired by someone in the
house next door.
Mr.. Irving was - years of age and
was married. A wife and six children
survive. The wife has been i'll for many
weeks and the shock occasioned by the
announcement of tne rasn deed of her
husband has made her condition very
critical.
As to the cause Of the strange action
of Irving nothing but conjecture is heard
AS far as is known he was in splendid
financial condition and his home life was
of the most happy sort. His wife has
been an invalid for some time and a
short time ago Mr.. and Mrs. Irving went
TO Southern California to spend the win
ter. They bad returned only a few DAYS
ago. Since his return the friends of Mr.
Irving say that he had been Respondent
over the il-health of his wife, but he had
never given any indications that he medi-
tated taking his life.
The deceased was prominent in benevo-
lent circles and was d member of num-
Der of secret societies. He held an ex-
ceedingly influential position in the Odd
Fellows and had been an officer in the
lodge for many years.
Whitewater, Wis. March 81 Spe-
cial. Mrs. A. Henderson, living four
miles east of this city. died this morning
from the effects of paris green taken yes
terday. She was somewhat deranged.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03

He was elected as a Democrat to the
Forty-ninth, Fiftieth and Fifty-hrst Con-
crosses: was appointed United States SEN
ator till the election of his successor. to
till the vacancy caused by the death of
Ephraim X. Wilson, and was elected to
ill the unexpired term.
Since his retirement from the Senate
Mr.. Gibson practiced law in this city
Death was due to heart disease Last
night Mr. Gibson visited the Metropoli-
tan club and went to his home about 10
o'clock. He complained ut that time of
feeling unweIl. but as he had not been in
cause any alarm. His condition grew
worse and at l o'clock physician was
called in. He sank steadily and died an
hour later. He leaves widow but no
children. It is probable that his re-
mains will be taken to CentreviIle. Md,
and inferred by the side Of his father.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
The Sick Child.

Of the minor details Of the sickroom.
that which most impresses the unframed
observer is the fashion in which the
nurse gives a drink to the patient who
must be kept in q recumbent position.
The ordinary lay attendant, whose sole
idea of the operation is to lift the sick
person to half or at least quarter sit
ting posture, looks on in wonder and
admiration while the nurse slips her
hand under the sick child's head, in
clines it ever SO slightly forward, and
holds the full glass to his lips. In cases
OF heart weakness, whera tie safety Of
the patient may depend upon keeping
him fat on his back, such knack in
giving nourishment is indispensa BILE.
More difficult to acquire than this is
the trick of changing the sheet on a
bed without distressing the patient. In
order to do this. the soiled sheet is loos-
ened at one side of the bed. and folded
in a long, compact roll close to the pa
tient. The clean sheet is tucked in or
pinned down in place of that which has
been removed, and after being drawn
over the uncovered part of the ma ttress,
is also folded in roll close to the rolled
soiled sheets. The child has been turned
on his side, the rolled sheets against his
back. He is now turned on his other
side. both sheets drawn from under him,
the soiled one whisked off the bed, and
the clean covering fastened down in its
place. When the patient is very Ill he
may be lifted by two nurses, while a
third draws out the sheets.--Harper's
Royor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
kRUG ER SHEDS TEARS.


Pretoria. March % via Lourenco
Marques, March 30).-preside. Kruger
views the death of Gen. Joubert rs one
OF the severest blows the republic has
yet sustained
The national funeral in honor of the
memory of the late commander-in-chief
was most grand and impressive sDecta,
Gle Sorrow showed on every burgher- 5
face, and the aged President. as he de-
hvered an address of farewell over the
body, was bowed in grief. Before the
funeral train left President Kruger
broke down completely. sobbing out
again and again that his brother. his
right hand. was gone, and wished he
could be spared the sorrow of SEEING tho
brigade of men this brother had created
the brigade that had fought for the conn,
try. taken off one by one
Aid from Foreign Lands.
Though the clouds that hang over the
Iransvaal are dark" said President Kru-
ger, We are near to seeing the silver
lining: The sympathy Of the whole world
IS with us, and this is proved bv the ar
rival every day of people from foreign
lands to assist the burghers in defense
Of their independence and their heIovad
flag. ''' W
Gen. Joubert's death is an irretriev-
able loss nevertheless His life and deeds
they are the history of the rennhlic
1t was the generals greatest desire to
see Gen. Botha elected in his place.
While speaking these words the aged
President repeatedly broke down and
sobbed. The whole town and the ccun-
try at large are in mourning
Opposed to Boer.' Independence.
London, March 31-Under date of
March % the prime minister to New
South Wales sends the following dis
patch to Colonial Secretary Chamberlain
i have been ia communication with
the Australian colonies with the result
that Victoria, South Australia, Queens
land, West Australia, and Tasmania ioin
New South Wales in desiring to convey
to the imperial government the over
whelming feeling prevalent in the colon
les that it is undesirable that peace in
South Africa shall be concluded on any
other terms than the absolute permanent
cy Of British rule
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
ISSUED AN APPEAL.
Anti-FuSion PopuistS Protest
Against Validity CT Sioux
Falls Convention.

Chicago, H.. March 31.-A special to
the Record from Omaha. Neb., says:
The executive committee Of the anti
Fusion Populst party issued an appeal to
the people today protesting against the
validity of the call for the Sioux Falls
national convention and notifying all
Populists that only those who recognize
the Cincinnati convention will be coun-
tenanced in party councils during the
campaign. The courts here today sustained
the contention of the anti-fusion faction
of the Peter Cooper Populist club to its
sole right to that title
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
DID NOT PAY BOARD.
Grave Charges Are Made Against
Mem bers or the James
Vile Y. NJ. G. A.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, March 31.-[Spe-
-cial. Members Of the GAINESVILLE Y. M.
Z. A. basketball team are in trouble.
Thursday night they played at Brodhead.
Now it is alleged that five members of
the team beat their board bill at the
Young motel. The landlord alleges that
there We're ten members in the team, but
only five registered.
He also alleges that the GAINESVILLE BOYS
were so happy over their victory that
they broke the furniture in their rooms
and otherwise damaged the room fur
nlshings. Officers from Brodhead were
here yesterday with warrants The
matter will probably be settled
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
HOW OLIVIER ESCAPED.
Roberts Did Not Care to Wear Ont
His Cavalry Horses.

London, March 31.-The reason why a
hot chase was not made after Command
ant Olivier is that Lord Roberts did not
wish to wear out the cavalry transport
Gen French lost 5000 horses in the re-
lief of Kimberley and the pursuit of
Gen. Cronje. Lord Roberts lost 5000
transport cattle at Waterfall drift, and
it is estimated that he has lost 1000 other
animals since the forward movement be-
gan on February ID.
The advance beyond Bloemfontein is
through bare country. and the supply
officers foresee an increasing difficulty in
providing for a great army. moving
along a single line of railway, even when
the latter IS working smoothly and with
ample rolling stock.
The Canadian mounted rifles were part
of the force that occupied Kenhardt yes
terday The rebellion throughout the
northwest districts of Cape Colony is
almost suppressed. The Goth win sail
today Saturday with 600 men for ST.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
INVESTIGATE MURDER.
Body Of Dead Indian will be Ex
humed and Ale 2ed Muir
derer Tried.

Black River Falls, Wis, March 81
Especial. AFTER a thorough investiga
ton Of the facts in the Blowsnake muir
der case, the district attorney has decid
ed to proceed in the matter The body
will be exhumed and an autopsy will be
made before coroner's jury. The mem
bers of the tribe are we'll pleased since
the civil authorities have decided to push
the matter; they were determined that
Longtail should be brought to trial. Only
for the wise council Of the old members
was the case turned over to the civil au
thOritipS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
FIRE IN SAN FRANCISCO.
F1-ur Mill, Paste Factory and Several
Small Houses DESTROYED.

San Francisco, Cal, March 31.-Firc
early today destroyed the Yosemite flour
mills, a -four story brick building, the fac
tory Of the Californian Italian Paste
company, a threestory frame structure,
part of which was occupied by the Gus
tom Grain and Fuel company, and sever
al small houses, burning out four fami-
lies.
The buildings were all owned by c.. +.
Splivalo. and the total loss is estimated
at 100000. One fireman was burned
by an electric-light wire and two spec
tators were injured by falling over OBJ
StructiOnS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
Patents to Inventors.

Messrs. Benedict & Morsell, solicitors
of patents, Old Insurance building, Mil
waukee. report patents issued to Western
inventors March q as follows:
L. r. Eral, Rolfe. Ia, corn planter: Will
son Howard. Belvidere, Kas., -harves-
ter; Martin koeck, Oshkosh, Wis, woven
fabric; J. J. McAreavy. Silver Greek. Ia,
milk-cooler; G. w. McGill. Kearney, Neb,
pumping engine; A. G.. Mcintosh Atiaissl
Ia. grain-binder; 1T. B. Moore, Fort Scott
kas., ribbon spool rack: Anton Palm, NIL
waukee, vehicle wheel Jos. Schiffender
Sheboygan. Wis, match box; J. Il. Seller
lor, GAINESVILLE. Wis. wire-fence machine:
W. ]. Frost, Kenosha. Wis. bicycle-lamp
(design) /. S. Larson. Racine. Wis,
steder, Appleton Wis, iron tonic pills
trade mark: Pabst Brewing Co., Milwau-
kee, lager beer trade-Inark1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
Poor RDerS =

A good story is told in the Birming-
ham, England, Daily Mail, of the depart
ure Of one of the reservists for the front
showing the sublime confidence which
a British soldiers wife has in the Prov
ess of her spouse. AS her husband left
in the train from Snow Hill station a
woman was to be seen weeping bitterly.
Full Of sympathy bystander tried to
speak words of comfort to the grief
stricken wife, when he was met with the
following answer: "Oh, it amt i'm I'm
troubling about: it's them poor Beers
I'm a-thinkin' of. Bills such terror
when e starts" SO saying, the woman
started off home.
A brickmaking plant is to be located
at Tomahawk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03

London, March 31.-Eyen the details
of the engagement yesterday at Karee
Siding station. few miles south of
Brandfort fail to inStill much interest.
1t appears to have been a one-sided af-
fair, although the Beers stoutly held
their ground against force three or
four times their size for three hours,
when foreseeing the danger of the Brit
ish cavalry enveloping their TANKS, the
burghers withdrew in good order on
their main body at Brandfort, which, ac-
cording to Roberts, they seem later to
have decided to relinquish with the view.
doubtless, of occupying a prepared posi-
be Il general shifting of camps on the
part of the British, the new position be-
ing made the base Of furt ler advance
as soon as the railroad is prepared.
Situation at Mafeking.
Loli Roberts today reported to the
war office that he had received news
from Col. Baden-Powell at Mafeking, up
to March 10, when the general health of
the garrison and its spirits were good
The locally made gun, searchlight and
ammunition were working well. the food
was holding out and the paper currency
which the British commander had issued
was satisfactory.
From Cape Town it is reported that
President Steyn has gone to Pretoria af-
ter, according to refugees, issuing an or
der that all British burghers refusing to
join the Boer armies shall be shot The
stories of refugees, however, are notori-
ously unreliable
The news from elsewhere is mea ger,
though the last reports from Natal indi-
Gated the speedy clashing of the opposing
armies.
Roberts Took the Kopjes.
The following dispatch from Gen Rob
erts has been received at the war office,
dated Bloemfontein. March 30:
Owing TO the activity of the enemy in
cur immediate front and their hostile ac-
ton toward the burghers who had surren-
dered under the terms of my proclama-
ton, i found 1t necessary TO drive them
from some kopjes they occupied near
karee siding station, a few miles south
of Brandfort
THE operation was successfully carried
cut by the Seventh. fuckers division. as
sisted by the First and Third cavalry
brigades under Gen. French and Legat-
tyS mounted troops. The enemy retreat
ed to Brandfort. Our troops hold the
kopjes. Our casualties were one officer
killed and seven wounded and about 100
men killed or wounded"
Casualties More Numerous.
il 40 a. m.-The war office has posted
the following dispatch from Lord Rob
erts dated at BlOemfontein March SO
evening:
Reports point to the eneny's leaving
frankfort and proceeding in a northerly
direction. The casualties I'm Yesterdays
engagement were more numerous than at
first reported: Officers killed, ,; wound
ed. 5; rank and file killed, 10; wounded,
100; missing, B"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
Appreciated Only His own Jokes.

Oliver Wendell Holmes enjoyed that
humor best which was of his own produc-
ton. On one occasion he was holding
forth at great length on the subject of
cannibalism, and having wound himself
up to the proper pitch. he turned sudden
ly to Thomas Bailey Aldrich, who was
sitting near him, and asked: Imagine,
What would You do if you were to meet
cannihal!" I think" MIR. Aldrich
sweetiy replied that | should stop to
pick up an acquaintance with him." This
rejoinder cast such a gloom over DR..
Holmes that during the rest Of the dinner
his conversation was limited to mono
SYlla hleS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
No Time to Get Acquainted.

man employed on the street cars in
New York walked into station house
and inquired if a lost child had been
brought there. He was shown into a
back room. where three waits had been
collected from the streets. After inspect
ing them in q perplexed way be asked
one, Are you Johnny" The child was
too sleepy to answer. II must send for
my wife, said the puzzled applicant
The woman came and picked out another
child as her own. You must excuse
me, said the man to the police officials
Il work on the surface road and never
see the children except when in bed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
WAR TALK CONTINUES.s
Soldiers Pour in and the Squadron
is Ready for Expected Ser
vice Against Turkey.

London, March 31.-The Sebastopol
correspondent of the Daily Graphic says:
War alarms fill the naval headquar-
tiers here. The whole Euxine squadron
is fully equipped for instant service
Troops with full war KITS are daily ar.
irving from the interior The garrison
will soon be a powerful army corps.
There is much excitement among the
stats of both services. and all the talk
is of bringing Turkey to her senses by
forci hlp measures -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
WIFE LEAVES DYING HUSBAND
Death Claims Mrs. Cora Ellis oil
PIatteville.

Platteville, Wis, March 31-[Special. I
Mrs. Cora Ellis died at her home in this
city yesterday Of spinal meningitis, aged
about 36 years. She was the wife of w
II. Ellis, prminent young attorney who
is lying critically i'll with pneumonia and
was unconscious of his wife's death.
Mrs. Ellis was only i'll a few days. She
was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
l.. NJ. Devendorf, old residents here, who
with the husband and two little daugh-
tiers survive her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
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Lydia G. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

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and no woman who sWf-
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
Helena, to guard Gen. Cronje and 1000

Helena, to guard Gen. Cronje and 1000
prisoners.
Warning to Kruger.
The Bloemfontein correspondent Of the
Daily Chronicle, telegraphlng Thursday,
March %, says:
president Kruger's latest proclama-
ton warns the women and children to
leave Bloemfontein within five days, as
he intends to lombard and destroy the
city and to shoot the burghers whom he
captures there.
Vigorous measures have been taken
by the British to harass marauding
bands of TraEsvaal Beers. The latter
are resorting to guerrilla methods, chief
ly against Free Staters who refuse to
join Kruger
Col. Cough Dead.
London, March 31.-Lord Roberts re-
ports the death at Norval's pont Wednes-
day, March %, of Col. George Hugh
Cough. c. B. Col. Cough had been pri-
vate secretary to the COMMUNICATIVE chief
of the British forces, Lord Wolseley,
since 1897. He was born in County Tip
perary, Ireland, July 25, 1852 and was
the second son of the late Second Wis
count Cough
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
Portage Passes $4,000 Mark.

Portage, Wis, March 81 Special i
The fiscal gear at the Portage postoffice
ended today, and the receipts of the office
have passed the $4,000 mark by several
hundreds. This entities Portage TO free
mail delivery system with three carriers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
RELICS OF NAPOLEON SOLD.
Copy of His Death Mask and a Lock of
His Hair Included.

London, March 31.--At a sale at Chris
ties of relics of Napoleon, bronze copy
of the death mask taken by DR.. Anton
march,, his cross of the Legion of Honor,
a lock of his hair, the remnant of the
flag that covered the sarcophagus on
board the Bellerophon, and d statuette
of Napoleon as first consul, sold for $50
guineaS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
DID THEY EAT VENISON?
Game Wardeas Are Looking Int
Douglas County Case.

Grantsburg, Wis, March 31.--[ Spc-
cial. David r. McGinnis of St. Pau
was today subpoenaed as a witness in
the Kreiner game case at Superior Mr.
McGinnis recently purchased Il large
tract of land in the vicinity of Yellow
lake and it seems that he partook OF
Kreiner's hospitality, and the game war
dens think that among other delica cies
served was venison, and Mr. McGinnis
will go to Superior and tell the court
what he knows about it.
Ed L. Peet, editor of the Burnett
County Journal, will also attend the trial
as witness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
BRITISH LOSSES SEVERE.
Later Reports of the Engagement
at Karee Siding Station.
Beers HOLDING ON.
StubbornIy Resist British Force
Three Times as Large as
Their Own.

KIoonstad, Orange Free State, FRI
day, March 30.--Gen. SHUTS today en-
gagged the British at Mafeking, south Of
Brandfort and held them at bay for six
hours. The burghers fought well. The
casualties are unknown. The Free
State raad will assemble at Kroonstad
April ,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
TO ERECT DISPOSAL PLANT.
Portage will Vote on Question @
Bonding City.

Portage, Wis, March 31.-[Special. /
The city of Portage will on next Tues
day vote on the question Of bonding the
city for the purpose of erecting a sewage
disposal plant and placing a main sewer
1t is proposed to issue bonds to tt e
amount of $4,000 for this purpose
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
ADVANCE LOOK AT LANGTRY,
Detroit's Mayor Sends Committee to
Investigate "The Deeenerates.o

Detroit Mich. March 31.-Bert Whit
ley Of the Detroit opera house. and G.
Z. Hamilton, advance agent of Mrs.
Iangtry's company. had Il conference
with Mayor Maybury, and decided to ask
two newspaper men to go to Cincinnati
to witness Il performance of The De
generates" and to report to him as to it's
fitness for a Detroit audience Mayor
Maybury said:
THE house, the public, and the COM
pany are entitled to hearing If pub
lie sentiment should then plainly decide
against the show. | would stop it, or, at
least insist on its being modified
Detroit ministers are determined to
take q hand in preventing, if possible, the
annearance of Mrs. Langtry
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-03
BURNED TO A CRISP.
Tramp in Mil waukee Road Box Car
Killed by Gasoline Explosion.

Jackson, Mimi, March 31.-An I'M
known man. supposed to be Il tramp
stealing Il ride i'll a Milwaukee road box
car was burned to an unrecognizabIC
crisp and Night Operator j. J. Dolan
was severely burned by the explosion OF
gasoline. The operator, carrying torch
opened the car door to examine its con
tents and an explosion Immediately fol
l0TyeI