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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
CAN'T GET PULPWOOD.
Scarcity in Western Market Ties
Up the Combined Looks
Paper Mills.

Kaukauna, Wis, July 13.-[Special.l
"A visit to the Combined Locks Paper
company's mill shows this great paper
corporation at the mercy of natures ele-
ments. Only two of its four paper ma
chimes are able to run by steam, the 9th
er two being idle for want of ground
woodpulp, of which they are at present
unable to make pound, and are able
to buy only Il small amount on account
of its scarcity in the Western markets.
They have lately secured a few hundred
tons at Sault Ste. Marie, but not for
immediate delivery, consequently are re-
strlcted IN its usual daily production of
paper, which is fifty to sixty tons.
Ibis great paper company is reputed to
have invested in its dam, rights and
buildings, with machinery. about $780,
coo, large amount Of which is repre-
sented IN the water power, now almost
useless on account of low water. Yes
terday the water in its millpond stood
three feet below the crest of the dam.
1t commands the full flow of the Fox
river, and has a dam with twenty o
feet head.
Inc present WateP-pOWer conditions are
without precedent in the annals of paper
making in this valley, and but little re-
lief is expected before fall rains come.
The Union Bag and Paper company
has just shut down its paper and pulp
department for a period of two months.
1t has large stock of paper on hand,
such as is used in the bagmaking indus
try. This part of the mill is running
and each week is being increased as fast
as new hands can be instructed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
ELEVATOR
FOR MANITOWOC.
Assessment on Northern Grain
COmpany's Property Reduced
Equalization Board Meets

Manitowoc, Wis, July 49, Special !
A most stormy session of the board of
equalization took place yesterday Ac-
equalization took place. Charles White
presented to the board Of equalization a
sworn affidavit setting forth that the
three large Manitowoc pea-canning fac
tories, the William Rahr Sons company,
the Northern Grain company, the O. Tor
r1SOn company and Schuette Bros, CON
stltutlng the most extensive property-Own-
ers in the city, were all of them not as
sessed as high as they ought to be,
thereby causing an unjust assessment.
II. l.. Markham Of the ManitOwOc Pea
Packing company was the first to appear,
but he refused to be sworn, claiming
that there was nothing to refute. Mayor
Rahr stated that the value of the
Rahr Sons company's plant as COM
$50. Then came a telegram from the
Northerng Grain company dated at Chi
cago and addressed to Mayor Rahr,
reading as follows with reasonable
tax valuation, think we can promise city
OF Mantowoc another storage elevator
1t will be built at Omaha or Manitowoc.
No decision made. We ask valuation on
elevator 3 and annex be reduced from
$4,000 to $4,000. On motion Of Aid
Copyright the assessment of the North
crn Grain company was reduced to 500
QUO, and the company was so notified at
once by telegram. The result will be an
other large elevator for this city. The
Northern Grain company already has
two huge elevators here, built within the
last few years,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
CANNOT FIND BODY.
The Remains of Frederick Rain
May be Buried in
Coal Car.

Manitowoc, Wis, July Especial. !
The whereabouts Of Frederick Rain.
who disappeared SO Unexpectedly a few
days ago, is still shrouded in mystery.
Nearly all day yesterday the lake shore
slip was dragged. 1t was thought that
possibly the body might have been
drawn below the boat that was at the
Reiss coal docks unloading, and 50 upon
the boats leaving a renewed effort was
made in the search for the body. Large
quantities of old clothing thrown over
board as worthless by sailors and innu-
merable other articles were brought tC
the surface, but no body was found, and
the conclusion reached by Capt earle is
that the body of the lost man is not in
the slip. The theory is now advanced by
Chief 0f Police Pierce that possibly
Rain was at work in box car which
was being loaded from one of the chutes
at the coal docks and that while so at
work it may be that he was struck by a
piece of coal and knocked down and
stunned and the coal coming into the
car covering him mp or that he might
have fallen asleep in one Of the cars and
the coal which rushed into the cars in
large quantities rushed in upon him and
smothered him before he was given
warning. If that is the case the body
of RAIN is now many miles from this
civ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
MAY USE THE WATER.
The Level in Lake Winnebago Is
Approaching the Crest of
MenaSha Dam,

Appleton, Wis, July 12.-[Special. i
The level of the water in Lake Winnie
bago is approaching the crest of the Me-
nasha dam, having been raised by the
rains of last week, and it is probable that
the Neenah and Menasha Waterpower
company, which, under the government,
controls the draught of water from the
lake for power, will soon allow Fox riv-
er valley manufacturers to draw little
water for power.
No water whatever has been drawn
the past two weeks, but all the paper
and other mills are running full capacity
by steam power, only the woodpulp grind
ers being shut down.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
LOCKED IN AN ICE CAR.
Two Masked Men Hold Up Sta
tion Agent at Lone Rock.
BOUND HAND AND FOOT
After Taking Money They Shut Man
in Refrigerator Car-Sccure
Little Cash.

Madison, Wis, July 12.-[Special.l i
Two masked men entered the Milwaukee
roads depot at Lone Rock, forty-fve
miles west of this city, bound the agent,
L. H. Harwick, and looted the money
drawer of cash amounting to 1927.
They then went through the agents pock-
cts and secured So more. After this they
took Hartwick to a refrigerator car,
standing on a side track, shut him in and
fastened the door. Hartwick spent an
hour and a half in his chilly quarters be-
fore an express train came along and
stopped at the station. Hartwick attract
ed the attention of the trainmen by
pounding on the door and was released,
nearly exhausted. There is no clue to
the robbers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
HE LEAVES A MILLION.
a Fortune is Left to Wisconsin
People by Francis Wheeler
of Chicago.

Oshkosh, Wis, July 12-[Special.] !
Word has been received here that the
late Francis Wheeler of Chicago had
left over $1,OOO.00O to Wisconsin rela-
tives. Mr.. Wheeler left $1,325,0O0 to
Mrs. G. NJ. Paine of this city, a sister
of Mr.. Wheeler, and to two brothers,
six nieces, 6 nephews and three grand
nieces. The money is to be divided
among these. To Mrs. Susan Wheeler
of Brandon, Wis, and her three
their share of the residue of the
estate. He cut off the family of Mrs
George Wheeler of Waupun. He said in
his will that if his brother, George
Wheeler, was living he should receive a
share of the residue, but if he was dead
when the will was probated his family
was to get nothing. Mr.. Wheeler was
the owner of the Western Paper Bag
plant of Chicago
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
MAY BUY BREWERIES.
A Deal to Consolidate the La Crosse
Brewing Plants is on
Foot

La Crosse. Wis, July 13.-[Special. i
Another big deal is on for the purpose of
the consolidation of the local breweries.
Options have been secured on the five
principal plants of the city, and it is
probable that the deal will go through.
Milwaukee and Chicago experts are here
and have appraised and fixed the price
Of the brewing plants. They are now
looking over and inspecting the saloon
property about town. owned by the sew
eral brewing companies. The promo
mostly in Detroit. Mich, to take up
bonds as soon as issued. A similar deal
was proposed about a year ago, but fell
through owing to one brewery standing
out for a higher price than the promoter
was willing to pay.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
Two Courses Open.

Gratis on the stump during the present
campaign will criticise the course Of
the administration with reference to
the Philippines, but will offer no posi-
tive line of conduct regarding the same.
There are but two courses open: either
to pacify hold, govern, educate and de-
velop; or to abandon, withdraw and al
low anarchy to run riot until, in the
interests Of humanity, some other pow
er steps in and takes up the task we
are advised to abandon. The first
course is Republican, the other must
be called Democratic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
AGAINST RAILWAY COMPANY.
La Crosse Citizens Can Chop Dow1,
Poles IF They Want to.

La Crosse Wis, July -[Special. =
Judge Siebecker of Madison, who has
been holding court for Judge Wyman,
has handed down a decision which will
be of great Importance to the street car
company in the construction of their ex-
tension. The company brought suit
against e. G. Higbee to secure an injunc-
ton restraining him from chopping down
the poles of the company when set upon
his boulevard. The court refused to
grant the petition on the ground that
there was not sufficient cause of action.
Mr.. Higbee, together with Ellis 3. Usher
and few others, it is said. threatened
to chop down any poles set upon their
boulevards, but their threats have not
been carried out as yet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
INSANITY IN FAMILY.
Three Examined at Appleton and
Two Allowed to Go.

Appleton, Wis, July 13.-[ Special. /
Three cases Of alleged insanity in one
family was the unusual business before
the Outa gamie county court. The cases
were those of Fritz. Emily and Anna
berg of the town of Cicero, aged respec-
lively 81, PA and IS years, al Of whom
have from birth been weak minded The
court decided that in the cases Of Fritz
and Emily they are sufficiently developed
mentally to be responsible The younger
girl, Anna, was declared Irresponsible
and turned over to the chairman of tho
town board to arrange for her care, at
the towns expense
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
BOY KILLS PLAYMATE.
Shoots Christian Opstedahl
at De Forest.

De Forest, Wis, July 12.-[Special. j
Christian Opstedahl, a 14-year-old adopt
ed son of Mr.. ami Mrs. T. J. Opstedahl,
was shot and killed by Carl Olson, a
youth of about the same age, who came
here from Chicago to visit with friends
The two lads went berry picking and
Carl. who had just received rifle from
his father, took it with him. Christian
was picking berries and Carl was busy
shooting Olson, who was Watching
something moving about in the high
bushes and thinking it was game, fired
The unfortunate boy was carried into
farmhouse near by. He died within a
faw minutqS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
ENTICE VISITORS AWAY.
Duluth and West Superior Wage
War for Possession of
ExCurSiOniStS

West Superior, Wis, July 13.-[Spc-
cial. This evening another excursion
from the West is to come here, and there
is to be another contest with Duluth for
the honor of entertaining them. The
last excursion brought here there was an
attempt to call off the fight over the
visitors and Duluth attempted to get
the Superior committee to agree to
make no efforts to cntice the visitors
off the train if the Duluth committee
would agree not to entice them to stay
on to go to Duluth. The Superior COM
mittee, however, gave the Duluthians the
marble heart on this proposition for the
reason that when such an agreement was
made at the last excursion, the Duluth
men went back on it at the last minute
and Duluth got the crowd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE.
Kenosha Boy Barely Escapes Drown
ing-Saved After Third Sinking.

Kenosha, Wis, July 12.-Herman
Halmgren, about 10 years of age, fell
overheard from boat in the river. Ben
Christopherson, sailor ON a schooner,
jumped into a yawl and went to the To-
cality of the accident. In moving his
oar about the bottom of the river, which
is very turbid, he touched the body,
catching it by the coat and raising it to
the surface. The sailor and companion
hurriedly took the boy to the nearest
drug store and called in Dr. KimbalE,
Xho completed the resuscitation
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
FRANK OSTRANDER'S WILL.
Most of His Property is Left to His
Wife.

West Superior, Wis, July 12.-[Spe-
cial 1.-The will of the late Frank Os-
trander has been admitted to probate
here. His widow is the principal bene-
ficiary. Outside of personal property.
the interest in the insurance business is
the main item in the will. That interest
is divided into three shares Mrs. Os-
trander gets one and H. 3. Evans and
James Ship each one These men have
been connected with Sunderland & Os-
trander's insurance and real estate office
for several years The business of this
firm is the best of any insurance firm in
the city according to the amount of taxes
paid the city annually.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
HOW WILL BRYAN VOTE2
His Increased Prosperity Should Cause
Him to Vote for MckiuIey

His Increased Prosperity Should Cause
Him to Vote for Mckinley.
The Republican party is on the de-
fensive. 1t will talk prosperity, of
course, but We'll be willing to take the
votes Of all the people who have not
had their share Of prosperity, and leave
them the votes of the people who have
been prosperous.-W j. Bryan at Chi
cagO, June IS, 1900.
The following figures are taken from
the books Of the assessor for the Fifth
Ward Of the city Of Lincoln, Neb..
which Is the ward in which Mr.. Bryan
makes his home, and they show the as
sessed valuation Of his personal prop
erty for the years indicated:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
Becomes a National Bank,

Washington, D. G. July 10 Especial.
Authority has been granted 10 convert
the State Bank of Medford. Wis, into
the First National Bank of Medford.
Capital, $4,000. Blanks have been sent
to G. L. Alvcrson, cashier State Bank
of Medford.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
EPIDEMIC OF ANTHRAX.
The Dread Disease Breaks Out
Among Cattle in Outa-
gamie County.

Kaukauna, Wis. July Ao.-[Special i
Veterinarian Richmond Kerr of this city
was called yesterday to attend quite an
alarming case Of anthrax on the farm of
Michael Meyer in the town of Greenleaf
Nine Of Mr.. Meyers cattle are dead
with that disease, and Dr. Kerr will at
once inject the rest of the farmers herd
with a preventive.
The disease is of highly contagious
character and dangerous to beth man and
beast
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
A Democratic Task.

The Democracy has big task before
it to persuade the American voter that
10 to 1 is worth more to the country
than protection, sound money, prosper
ity, tr44e expansion, the honor Of the
flag and the inevitable growth Of the
great republic, saved by Republicans
and made prosperous by Republican
administrations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
Gets $4,000, i'm Two Years.

Appleton, Wis, July 12.-ESpeciaI j
A. E. Mckay, formerly of this city,
who has been in the I<londike country
for two years past, has returned here
He brought back about $4,000, the re-
suit of his labors there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
LIGHTNING TEARS
HOUSE TO PIECES.
Young Woman i'm Precarious Con-
dition at Eau Claire-Strikes Elec-
trio Plant at MazOmanie.

Eau Claire, Wis, July ID Special
The house of Mrs. Fien, a widow, near
the city limits, was struck by lightning
early this morning and literally torn to
pieces. An oak tree in front of the
house was split through the center. The
widow was starting the kitchen fire. The
other occupants of the mouse were her
son and daughter who were in bed. The
latter only was hurt. She was found in
sensible and remains in precarious
state.
The electric light and waterworks sta
ton here was struck by lightning and
took fire about 1915 o'clock this morn
ing. The building was burned. The ma
chinefy was saved with comparatively
small damage The loss is about $4,000,
covered by insurance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
DROWNED WHILE BATHING.

Howard Scott of Iron Mountain, Mich,
Loses Life in Lake.
Iron Mountain, Mich, July 13.-[Spe-
cial Howard Scott, the 12-year-old son
of Zach Scott, was drowned while bath
ing in Crystal lake in this city late last
evening. His body was recovered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-17
Assessed

The above figures are official and
prove conclusively that Mr.. Bryan
should vote for William Mckinley In
this year Of our Lord, 1900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-11
DEVELOPMENT IN KENTUCKY CASE.
Powers Held For Grand Jury and 9th e
Defendants Waive Examination.

Defendants Waive Examination.
FRANKFo RT, Ky. (speciaD.-The fourth
day OF the trial OF Caleb Powers, the Re-
publican Secretary OF State, began with
the courtroom cleared OF all persons e1-
cept the attorneys, newspaper representa-
tives and officers OF the court.
Colonel Campbell said the common
wealth denied Governor Taylor's right to
Issue pardon at the time it WAS granted.
Former Governor Brown then moved that
the prisoner be dismissed upon the evidence.
The motion was overruled. Bail Wus
asked for. Judge Moore said:
cit Is not my belief that Powers fired tue
SHOT which killed Governor Goehel. but
from the evidence 1t Is my opinion that he
was connected with the conspiracy to Kill
him. I shall therefore order the prisoner
be held over without bail to the Franklin
county grand jury, that the case muy be
further investigated" :,
Culton's counsel announced that Ills cli-
ent would waive his eXaminating trial, and
by agreement with the attorneys, Culton
will remain at home with his sick vile, un-
der private guard. -
In the case OF Captain John Davis, the
defence stated that the defendant would,
waive examination, and that IN agreement
had been entered into that bail should be
flxed for Davis at $4,000. Tbs Court then
ent cred an order admitting Davis to ball.
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still maintained. Atterward, In 1884, the
man Of force exhibited the uncompromis-
ing honesty Of bis character by threatening
to resign uniessIthe burghers abandoned
their plan TO raid British territory. Hs
said:
Government that deliberately breaks Its
covonents, and we have made covenants
with England.
,Joubert fought in the native wars when
Paul Kruger was Commander, and these
two became bosom friends. JouDert several
times came within q few votes Of beating
Dom Paul for the Presidency. He held
different Views from Kruger. He believed
that II the franchise we're given to the
UlEianders in a reasonable time they would
become good citizens. aud that this WIS the
way.to solve the problem. At the same
time he did not sactlon any sort OF q re-
volt, and when the jameson raiders were
landed safely in Pretoria JUL he was one
who favored shooting them. Kruger
argued with him on this point and finally
won him over. Joubert, In turn, made
speech to the burghe-s which persuaded
them to turn the prisoners over to the
British.
Joubers was a prudent and far-sighted
general. The beSlanin2 OF the present
war found the SoGth African republics
fortified with immense stores OF provisions
and munitions. The army was organized
on Joubert's plan in a manner that re-
qulred the sending OF only seventeen dis
patches to put the whole nation under
arms in forty eight hours. He divided the
country into seventeen military depart
ments, and each OF these into smaller
divisions with cornmandants, field cornets
and lieutenants IN charge. Every farmer
bud his equipment always ready and be-
came trained soldier without leaving his
home.
Although Joubert was not Kruger's equal
in diplomacy or IN political strength, his
tight to command the Boer army was never
disputed, and be was credited with the sue.
sesses of the Beers in the present war. Ot
late there had been some rumors OF dissat-
tsfsction, with his plans. but they we're
probably due to his retirement from the
field which, 1t is now plain, was due to sick
ness. He was wounded once In the recent
nghting IN Natal, and had several times
Seen reported dead.
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penditure OF several millions for break

penditure OF several millions for break
water at Port San Luis d'Apra, coallng
wharf and repair shops, and shore batteries
for protection against assault.
The Department has just received com.
plete surveys OF the hurbor aud port Of the
islacd with exhaustive soundlngs at the
port, aud Is making on accurate chart to
be used in laying down the public works.
The project will be perfected by board
to sit In Washington, and an advisory
board may be convened at Guam to fur.
nish additional Information. Rear-Ad-
mirals Remey and Kempff will also visit
Guam and make reports before construc-
tion work begins.
1t Is proposed to erect on one side OF the
harbor OF Port San Luis d'Apra a coalshed
and wharf Of twenty thousand tons capa-
city, with automatic loading machinery,
duplicating the plant now being completed
at Dry Tortugas. The immediate necessity
for this Is shown by the fact thnt all naval
vessels bound across the Pacific are com
PEELED to call for coal at Guam, none oil
them being able to make Manila or Hong
Kong after leaving Honolulu with full
bunkers, except through the exercise Of
extreme economy and the maintenance OF
their lowest speed.
The army transport service has found
that whole day can be saved on the yoy-
age to Manila by running faster and re-
coaltng ut Guam, and these ships will stop
there regularly rs soon as rapid coaltng
facilities are provided by the Navy.
General Joseph Wheeler, who visited
Guam on his way home from the Philip
pines, reported strongly in favor OF
making the most OF the outpost pos
session. It occupies the same position
relative to the Slhina coast that Ber.
muda does tc the AlantIc seaboard Of the
United States. Itks1506 miles from Ma
nila, 1928 miles from Hong Hong, 100
miles from Shanghai and 1912 miles from
Yokohama. It: is much nearer Northern
China and japan than Is Manila, with the
advantage ofsbefn& In the direct route
from the East to Honolulu. and san Fran
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manded by Colonel Pitcher entered Lady.
brand after driving in the Boer outposts.
A considerable body of Beers then attacked
the British, who retired after capturing
the Landdrost. The British had three men
wounded and the Beers had eight men
wounded
It Is understood that the Beers are try
Ing to check the British while their convoy
,of wagons pushes on to Seneka.
A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from
"There are about 20, 900 Beers guard ing
the nine passes over the Drakensb erg
Range. They are led by Commandant De
Beer, OF HarrIsmith, and consist OF Free
Staters. ..... =
"It is reported that the Beers have moved
their big guns from Blggarsberg, as 1t Is
not intended to make O. stand there"
The Cnpe Town correspondent OF the
Daily News says:
"It isdmprobable that the advance from
Bloemtontein will he made for another
month. General Clements Is moving to
BIoemfontein in, four columns. When Lord
Roberts begins the march northwRrd Gen.
eral Gatacre will, be left in charge OF
BIoemfonteln. =,
"The Colonial Government has ordered
the CapeYoluntesrs to withdraw south OF
the Orange River for fear OF accentuatlng
racial feeling"
Advices from Cape Town says: "Rains
are general throughout South Africa, and
rivers which have been dry for years are
being flooded. Many camps are trans
formed into swamps. This will still moro
initiate against British advance"
The War Office has issued another table
OF British losses, showing an aggregate OF
I6, ,652, which does not include 4O04 who
have been inyallded home.