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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19
pNTERSRuRG.
Frank and Henry Willem'

r. Frank and Henry Willem-
Nir sister Francis, Henry
.scher, Henry Diers, John
and Rosa Sudmeyer all of New Vienna
Sundayed here with relatives and
friends. We acknowledge a pleasant
call, come again boys.
Mr.. John Boeckenstedt and his sister
Rosa of Bear Grove were seen on our
sReets last Sunday.
Mr.. Tony Warbsrg and his sister
Maggie were visiting relatives at
Worthington last Sunday.
The roads are good and the farmers
make use of them by hauling wood
and grain to the market.
Messrs. Frank and Jos. ROLES had
business In Dyersville last week Thurs
day.
Mr.. John Hennekes and his sisters
Anna and Mary were New Vienna
visitors last Sunday.
Rev. Father Rottler. was at Sherills
Mound the fore part of the week.
Mr.. Herman Scherbring marketed
IS porkers last Monday for which he
got the top price.
Mr.. Henry Kruse was passenger t.
Dubuque last Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

Murray's Horse Book,
Treats on the origin. characteristics and
training of horses, and gives remedies
for their diseases. Tells how to select
and how to care for dairy cows, and
how to educate and train dogs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

This great work is printed in German
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-19

Judge of the 10th judicial Il District 81 Il iowa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
Obituary Mention.

Waukesha, Wis, April 21.-[ Special
Mrs NJ. Blessinger, aged ID years, died
at her home on Brookheld avenue, this
morning She leave three children, Mrs.
Charles Rego and Margaret Blessinger
of this city and Michael Blessinger Of
Milwaukee. Funeral will be held Mon
day from st. Josephs church at 8
o'clock.
William Cramer Of Vernon died this
morning at his home in Vernon. The
deceased was % years of age, leaves a
wife and child surviving.
John Cooper, an aged resident of this
city, died last evening at the family resi-
dence on st. Paul avenue. The deceased
leaves wife and large family of chill
dren. Funeral will be at o'clock Mon
day from residence.
Stevens Point, Wis, April 21.-Mrs. VIII
liam 4 Knlat died after fifteen years of ill
ness.
Racine, Wis, April 21.-Joseph Cole died
at his home in the town of Caledonia, aged
Dodgevine Wis, April 21.-[Special.l- !
Mrs. Ingebor HOlyers0n of the town of
| linden aged SO years.
Mrs. Sally PAUL of Ridgeway, aged 81
Racine, Wis, April Especial Mrs.
Martha Griffiths of the town of Mt. Pleas
ant aged 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
THE DANGER is PAST.
Merrill and Wausau is
SubSiding.

Merrill Wis, April 2O.--[Special.l-
The Wisconsin river subsidized three
inches last night. One of the gates at
Tomahawk was raised late yesterday
afternoon. but the water is no higher at
this point, as consequence. 1t is
thought all danger is past.
Wausau, Wis, April 20.-[Special i
The flood did $4,000 damage in this city
The bulk of this falls upon the Wau-
sau Boom company. The tramways in
the Barber H. Stewart Lumber yards
were damaged about $500. The damage
to lumber is light, as most of that sub
merged was green and Will dry out.
Ashland, Wis, April 2O.-The Indians
in the village Of Odanah are in bad
way tonight. The river has overlooked
its banks and half the town is sub
merged. Many of the inhabitants have
bee1: driven from their homes.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, April 20.-[Spe-
cial. The Chippewa river is still rising
and in some places it is overlooking the
banks. The bridge across the river at
this point has suffered from high water
and the interurban cars have been
stopped from crossing. No damage has
as yet been reported.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
ORATORS ARE CHOSEN.
Speakers for commencement at
Wisconsin University Are Sc
lected by Faculty.

Madison, Wis. April 21.-[ Special. i
The orators for commencement at the uni
versity have been chosen as follows:
William f. Adams, Mukwonago, Ancient
Classical course.
Joseph Loeb, Appleton. Civic Historic
course and also junior in law school
Edwin a. Snow, Iron River, Civic His
toric course.
Joseph Koffend, Jr., Appleton. English
course.
Albert ]. MacArtney, Madison, Ancient
Classical course.
Theodore w. Brazeau, Grand Rapids, law
course
Herbert H. Thomas, Darlington, law
course.
To be elected commencement orator
is one of the most distinguished honors
that can be won by student. The sew
en- men elected were officially informed
of their good fortune today. The women
of the class are not represented among
the orators, which is something quite I'M
usual. NicePresident J. B. Parkinson
said today that the reason of this was
a scarcity of OratOrical ability among the
women of the class. The only woman
who had any chance Of being chosen was
forced by sickness to go home. All of
the men elected are able and experienced
won distinction in joint debates and other
forensic contests during their course in
the university.
The faculty committee which made the
selections is composed of Vice-President
Parkinson, the deans of the different de-
partmentS and Prof. ID. b. Franken-
burger, head of the rhetoric and oratory
department. Commencement day will be
Thursday, June u.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
BRODHEAD GIRL WON.
Eleven Lyceums Represented on
Big Oratoricai Contest at
Whitewater Normal.

Whitewater, Wis, April 21.-Normai
hall last night was the scene of enthusl-
astic demonstrations by an eager crowd
of young people representing eleven ly-
ceums of Black Earth, Horizon, Madi-
son, GAINESVILLE. Sharon, Middleton. Jul
neau, Evansville, Edgerton. Brodhead
and Mazomanie The speakers on the
programme appeared with their subjects
in the following order: Josephine Nc
Cailow. Juneau, "SparticuS to the Gladi-
ators:" Minnie Gulderman. Black Earta,
The Chariot Race" Cassie Scofield.
Edgerton, Patsy" Mabel Richards.
Broadhead THE Stowaway;" Carl
Monshau. Evansville. "The Death Bed
of Arnold" Ottilie Kirst. Middleton,
Lady Maud's Oath" Euretta Nimball,
GAINESVILLE. THE Witch's Daughter Iva
Allen, Sharon. THE Painter of Seville
Maud Probst. Horizon. THE Sioux
Chiefs Daughter" Winnie Hester.
MaZomanie, THE Soul of the Violin
and William Grove, Madison, The Vic
tor of Marengo.'
The judges were Miss Estelle Hayden.
Fort Atkinson; Prof. George t. Collie,
Reloit. and Prof. Walter s. Watson Of
this city, and their decision was as fol-
lows:
Mabel Richards. Brodhead. first
Emetta Kimball. GAINESVILLE. second.
william Grove. Madison. third.
Carl Monshau. Evansville, fourth
The winner of this contest viii repre-
sent this district at Madison where a
meeting Of the seven districts centering
around the normal schools into which
the state is divided, will be held.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
Contributors to Cronje's Sword.

The subscription lists which the In
transigeant'' is publishing daily of the
sums received to buy sword of honor
for Gen. Cronje are very amusing Here
are Il few extracts from yesterdays list
1 Frame "A group of residents at An
gers hostile to perfdious Albion, 10
francs" Some anti-Dreyfusards at ST.
Denis who loathe the English. / FRAME"
Down with the flibusters beyond the
channel, 2 francs "A group of railway
hands at Rennes, all Bretons. who do not
fear the English. s francs" The above
are samples of the perfervid sentiments
which accompany the stamps and coins
sent to the office of NJ. Rochefort's pa
Der-LOndOn News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
CAREFUL OF THEIR VOICES.
Public Singers Forego Many Pleas
ures for the Sake of Their Art.

Adeina Patti has led a life of self
denial for the sake of her voice. AS q
young girl she never had any of the plea
sures which fall to others. Parties. dane
ing and fun of every kind were denied
her. Her father and her brother-in-Iaw.
M. Strakosch, who was also her impre-
sarIo, were III constant fear that she
would fatigue her voice. One can mag
Inc how bright and lovely child Patti
was, how eager her delight in innocent
pleasure, yet pleasure had to be forgone.
AS to glrllsh t1irtations until she married
the Marquis de Caux at "A the little diva
had been kept almost like a nun at home
and knew absolutely nothing of the
world. The pleasures of the table were
not for her. She used to eat only plainly
cooked meat and toast, so that even the
slightest Indigestion would not impair the
clearness Of her voice
On ordinary days, when Patti has to
sing in opera at night, she dimes off beef
and potatoes and baked apples at about
800 p. M, for beef is said to give force
and apples smnOthneSs to the voice
After dinner the prima donna fasts until
she sings, taking between the acts of an
opera homeopathic doses of phosphorus
and capsicum, both of which are bene-
fetal to the throat. If tired cup of
bullion is prepared for her.
Patti never speaks word on the days
when she has to sing. Nor does Nine.
Albani, who otherwise takes less care
Of her voice than the diva and fears only
indigestible food, salmon, nuts and such
like. Both declare they never even ''look"
at tea, which hardenS the vocal chords.
Between the parts of q concert or opera
Albani drinks a glass of claret. She be-
lieves implicitly in the virtues Of cold
bath.
Melba says: 81 can eat anything, talk
all day and nay voice is never affected"
But then, Melba's voice and her whole
physique, are slngularly strong and hec
nerves are of the steadieSt.
Jean de Reszke, whose throat is not
strong, and who suffers from changeable
climate, and complains of the heat of
theaters behind the scenes. is chary OF
his fine tener notes. He scarcely ever
goes into society nowadays, restricts
himself as to diet and pins his faith to
bicycling. Nothing, he firmly believes,
is so beneficial to the vocal chords as to
take quiet morning spin in fresh coun-
try air.
Sims Reeves. throughout his whole pro-
fessonal career, was sedulous in nursing
his voice. Before singing he always
sucked a lozenge, in which he much be-
leved it was ''home made''-of glycer-
inc, lemon juice and gum arabic. Jenny
Lind avoided fatigue Of all kinds, and
whenever she had to sing she partook
at intervals during the day of soup pre-
pared with chicken broth, cream and
barley, which was supposed to be soften
ing to the voice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
FREIGHT MEN STRIKE.
Employees of the North Western
Road at ManitoWoc Demand
Higher Wages.

Manitowoc, Wis, April 90 Especial
The freight handlers az the Chicago &
Northwestern railroads freight depot
in this city went out on strike this
morning. Last Tuesday Il petition was
sent TO the road officials asking for an
increase Of wages from S1.25 to $3.50
a day. The petition was ignored and
the men struck. The men claim that
the freight handlers along the line are
getting $1.50 day. The railroad finds
itself i'll somewhat of a predicament. as
there is a rush of freight at that station
and no men to handle it. The freight
is piling up rapidly. Eighteen men have
struck
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
SUES BLACKS BONDSMEN
The Troubles Of Anton Q. Black
of ia Crosse Are OF the
Increase.

La Crosse, Wis, April 21.-[Special.i
The troubles of Anton O. Black of the
village Of Holmen are increasing. Now
he is in Jail here on charge Of embeZzIe-
ment preferred by the United States pos
tai authorities. Now he is being deluged
with civil actions brought against him
and his bOdnsmen. They settled the
shortage in Blacks accounts Dis town
treasurer with the county, but the town
OF Holland has now begun action to try
and get large sum, the amount of
Blacks shortage in his accounts with the
town as town treasurer. Suit is brought
against Black ana his bondSmcn, Paul
McHugh and James McCabe. Black has
been sued also on several overdue notes,
many of which James II. McHugh en-
lnrSnG
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
CONVENTION OF JUNIOR U. A. M.
J. NJ. Douglas of Milwaukee Elected
Councillor at Stevens Point Meeting.

Stevens Point, Wis, April 21.-[Spe-
cial 1.-The Junior Order Of United
American Mechanics assembled here i'll
state convention yesterday and will con-
tinue in session until tonight. Officers
were elected as follows: Councillor, J.
NJ Douglas of. Milwaukee; vice-council-
or, j. d. Soper of Oshkosh; junior past
councillor, e. II. Leonard of Oshkosh;
secretary, Henry Behling of Milwaukee;
treasurer, w. A. Richardson of Milwau-
kee; conductor, @. w. Howe of Osh-
kosh; warden, G. w. jerks of Saxville;
inside sentinel, S. w. Olin of Oshkosh
outside sentinel, e. w. Sellers of Ste
vens Point; chaplain, III. A. Raymond,
Stevens Point. The national representa-
tives chosen were e. H. Leonard of
Oshkosh, J. NJ. Douglas of Milwaukee,
H. K West of Stevens Point, w. A
Richardson Of Milwaukee, E. w. Sellers
and w. II. Norstrant of Stevens Point.
These delegates willerepresent Wisconsin
in the next national convention in Phila-
delphia. June 10.
About fifteen delegates are present
from out of the city. All councils are
represented except Fond Gu Lac.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
FIERCE FIRE DESTROYS.
The Industrial Plants at Wilmot
Are Totally Consumed.
LOSS ABOUT $4,000.
Episcopal Church Burned to the
Ground-Villa age was Entirely
Without Fire Protection.

Kenosha, Wis, April 21.-[Special. /
A disastrous fire visited the village Of
Wilmot, in the western part of this coun-
ty, yesterday evening, and when the
flames had been eXtinguished every in
dustrial plant in the whole town had been
wiped out. The town was absolutely
without fire protection and the only pro-
lection was bucket brigade composed
of the men in the town. The loss is es-
timated to be over 100000, with practi-
cally no insurance The fire broke out
shortly after o'clock and burned four
hours.
Starts in Flour Mill.
1t was first discovered in the -four mill
owned and operated by Voak Bros. From
this mill it spread rapidly to the sur
rounding buildings and in a short time it
had reached the large shops owned by
Anton Schlax. which were at once de-
stroyed, together with their contents
From the shops the flames spread to the
Schmitt Bros Wagon works, which is
also a mass of ruins.
At this point the heroic work of the
citizens put an end to the hames for
short time, but little while later it was
discovered that the Episcopal church was
Oh Hre. II WAS alSO UuIHtu W lut
ground with all its contents. The losses
are named as follows: Voak Bros, mill
ers, $4,000, with $1,000 insurance; An
ton Schlax, $4,000, no insurance; Schmitt
Wagon works, $4,000, no insurance;
Episcopal church. loss $4,000, no insur-
ance. There are many other smaller
losses which cannot be discovered at this
time.
Flames We're Very Fierce.
SO fierce was the fury of the flames
that it was not possible for the people
with their limited apparatus to do any
thing to check its advance. Several peo-
pie were slightly hurt in attempting to
recover property from the burning build
ings but as far as can be learned no one
was seriously injured.
The heaviest loss will fall upon the
members of the Episcopal church and it
will not be rebuilt. All the other build
ings will be rebuilt at once. The cause
of the fire is unknown but it is supposed
to have originated in the machinery of
the mill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
DENY THE CHARGES.
The kenosha County Medical AS
ISOLATION Demands an Imme-
date Investigation.

Kcnosha, Wis. April 2O.--[Speciall-
The fight between the city council and
the physicians of the city, on account of
the statement recently made by the al
dermen and mayor to the effect that the
doctors had been looting the city treas
ury, took Il new turn this morning when
it was announced that the Kenosha
County Medical association held meet
ing last evening and voiced Il protest
against the statements made.
The doctors demanded an immediate
investigation of the charges and APP
pointed a committee consisting of DIS.
Jorgensen and Windesheim to assist the
council in making it, The doctors de-
clare that all statements made are with
out any foundation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
GAINESVILLE SPORTS WIN
Wisconsin Game Cocks Are Too
Much for Birds Represents
ing Illinois,

Beioit. Wis, April 2t.-[SpeciaI. Il
The greatest ccckfghting main known to
these parts in a long time came off south
Of the city in Illinois last night The
principal battle was a sweepstake be-
tween GAINESVILLE and Chicago birds. and
GAINESVILLE won. GAINESVILLE sports pocket
ed several hundred dollars. so it is said
II GAINESVILLE sport backed his bird
against a Beividere 0ll) bird for S75
and lost. The stake money was $50
battle. and Wisconsin men were general
~ the winners. There were men present
from Beloit, GAINESVILLE, Egin, H., Rock
ford, Ill, Belvidere. H., and Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
LONG-LOST BROTHER ROBS HER
Wisconsin Boy Helps HIMSELF to His
Sisters Money.

Chicago, H., April 21.--[Special.]~ J.,
Mrs. Annie Ennis of this city was sur
Of her brother, James McNibbitt. whom
She had not seen for six years. She well
coined him to her home and Il few nights
ago she left him in charge of the place
while she went to the theater When
She returned she found that her brother
had disappeared and with him, she told
the notice. went $110 Of her money
which she kept hidden under a bed. Of
ficers we're detailed to search for Nc
Kibbitt and yesterday the police were
notified that he had been arrested in Be
lott. Wis. where his parents live Off
GERS went to the Wisconsin town to
hiring the prisoner to Chicago. McKib-
bitt is 20 years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
MANY DIDN'T GET PAID.
Thirty-seveu Manitowoc Boys For
gotten by Uncle Sam.

Manitowoc, Wis, April 90 Special I
Only q short time ago the members of
Co. II, Second Wisconsin regiment. e.
S. v, who served in the Spanish Ameri-
can war, received their back pay for
services at Camp Harvey, Milwaukee.
Now it transpires, however, that fully
thirtyfve of the boys failed to get their
pay, for reasons unknown to the soldier
boys The boys are determined to get
at the bottom of the matter and cannot
understand why their pay should be
withheld when the other members of the
company have all been paid. Capt A
n. Knudson says that the matter will
be looked after and tie claims of the
boys pushed through the adiutant-gcn-
erals Office
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
TO MANUFACTURE PAPER.
West Superior Parties Negotiating
for Erection of Plant.

West Superior, Wis, April 21.-[Spe-
cial. Parties are figuring with the Lee
high Coal and Coke company here for
putting in a by-product plant III con
nectiOn with the coke ovens here. The
parties who desire to have the plant put
in are figuring on erecting a taxpayer
factory near the oven if this is done and
niping the smoke direct to the factory.
The paper would be brought here and
tarred in this factory. The representa-
five who has been here in connection with
the matter says that immense sums can
be saved by locating such a plant here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
DIES A TERRIBLE DEATH.
An Aged Woman of Racine Coun-
ty Burned to a Crisp.
CLOTHING CAUGHT FIRE
Mrs. Margaret Butterworth Meets
with Awful Accident-Help
Came Too Late.

Racine, Wis, April 21.-[Special. IA
telephone message was received here at
noon today from Mygatt's Corners, this
county, stating that Mrs. Margaret But
terworth, aged 80 years, had been
burned to death. Mrs. Butterworth's
clothing caught fire while she was in the
kitchen. She was alone in the house at
the time and her cries for help attracted
the attention of neighbors. Assistance
burned to crisp.
Mrs. Butterworth was one of the old
est residents OF the county. she was a
widow and had many relatives in this
city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
PECULIAR ACCIDENT
ON THE CENTRAL.
"Scoot' Wrecked Near Freight De-
pot at Neenah-Line Blocked
for Hours.

Neenah, Wis, April 2O.--[Special. IA
'scoOt" running on the Wisconsin Central
road between Neenah and Manitowoc
was wrecked this morning at s o'clock
near the freight depot at Neenah. The
rear truck Of the express car in some
manner left the rail- turning upon side
track and drawing the forward truck Of
the following car with it. After jumping
along a few feet the rear truck of the
mail car broke through the bridge and
the car stood nearly on end and was held
on the track only by the engine. The
road was blocked until noon. No one
was injured. The switch was in perfect
order and it is not known how the acct
dent occurred
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
STEVENS POINT THE VICTOR.
Defeats Oshkosh Normal Juniors in a
Joint Debate.

Stevens Point, Wis, April 21-[ Spe-
cial THE debate between Stevens
Point and Oshkosh normal juniors last
night was won by Stevens Point They
took the affirmative On the question. Re
solved, that the United States shall i'm
mediately construct, own and operate the
Nicaragua canal" The judges were
Prof Clark of Ripon, e. E. Browne of
Waupaca and G.. G. Parlin of Wausau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
Beers Are Grateful.

Appleton, Wis, April 21.-Commander
Fred Heinemann of the George d. Egg
gleston post. has received letter from
DR.. Leyds of Brussels, IN reply to the
which was forwarded to Paul Kruger.
The doctor thanks the old soldiers for
their sympathy and trusts that victory
will crown the efforts of the Beers.