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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
PLANS OF NORTHWESTERN.
Branch from Pelican Lake to Crandon
in Forest County.

Kaukauna, Wis, Sept. S.-[Speciall
The Chicago 4 North Western rail
roads Ashland division engineer corps
has just completed the survey of a
branch from Pelican lake northeast to
CrandOn in Forest county. A new
gravel-spreading car was received by
their Ashland division shop in this city
yesterday to be used on construction
work at the north end. 1t is the first
car Of this kind ever started out from
here and is intended to do the work Of
a large crew of men. A lot of new work
is projected in the northern part of Wis
consin and Michigan by this company
the coming fall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
PRAY All HOLY HILL.
Thousands Journey TO the Shrine
of the Virgin-NO MiraC-
ulOuS Cures.

Hartford. Wis, Sept. To- Special. !
The feast of the Nativity of the Virgin
Mary was observed ut St Mary's church
at Holy Hill Saturday with the usual
services in commemOration of that event.
The largest excursion THIS year was
present. About 300 came from Chicago
and about 200 from milwaukee,. while the
smaller towns along the road helped to
swell the numbers up into the thousands.
No mira culOus cures were reported. The
next feast day and the last of the sea-
son occurs the first Tuesday in October
and is called the Holy Rosary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12

Paper Mill Employees Fight French
Residents and Several
Are Injured.

Marinettc. Wis, Sept TO- Special. I
There was big riot at Niagara. the
new paper mill town. Sunday. between
paper mill employees and French resi-
dents residing there Ii occurred in Il
saloon and several men were injured in
the melee
Alfred kromp. one of the Frenchmen.
had both jaws and his nose broken and
sustained other injuries He is in Il hos
pital here.
George McAbage is under arrest
charged with assault with intent to do
bodily HARM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
UNDERTAKEN BURNED OUT.
Brisk Blaze at Appleton Does Com
siderable Damage.

broke out in the workshop of the under
taking establishment Of Saecker & Rog-
ers burned the shop and damaged aG-
joining property to the extent of several
thousand dollars Ryan Il Long, plumb
ers. were the principal sufferers. The
presses of the Appleton Wecker We're
badly damaged and several offices were
flooded and smoked.
Spring Green. Wis. Sept. 10-F'ire
burned the storage warehouse of Sher-
wood Bros, dealers in hardware and fur
niture. The loss is about $1,000, covered
by insurance.
Bros. saw and planning mill and ma
chine shop at lola burned. including Il
large quantity Of timber. The loss will
he ST 800
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
THROWN FROM LOOKOUT.

A Peculiar Accident on Wisconsin
Central at Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Sept. 81 Spe-
cial. IA peculiar accident occurred on
the Wisconsin Central railroad this
morning. A. 3. Caldwell of this city,
brakeman, was in the lookout in the
caboose. The train was entering the
yards. when the engineer saw through
the fog that there was train on the
track. He reversed his engine so sud
denly that Caldwell was thrown out of
the lookout onto the ground. He sus-
tanned serious injuries. His face was
badly mangled and he will be laid up
for some time
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
ENDS LIFE WITH ROPE.
August koepke of Appleton Gets a
Divorce and Then Hangs
Him self.

Appleton, Wis, Sept. S.-[Speciai. i
August Koepke. aged 60 years. hung
himself this morning in the barn of the
Crescent house. He was divorced from
his second wife a year ago and since
then has been drinking and respondent
He leaves three sons and three daugh-
tiers all grown. One daughter is a resi-
dent of Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
PLANT is DESTROYED.
GAINESVILLE Furniture Factory i
Burned to the Ground
Loss is SS5, 900.

GAINESVILLE. Wis. Sept 1O.-tSpecal. !
The Choate-H ollister Furniture factory
in this city, three-Srory brick building
employing sixty hands, was burned to
the ground this afternoon. 1t is Il total
loss. the building machinery and stock
being destroyed. The loss is estimated
at $50, 200; partially insured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
KILLED BY FILIPINOS.
j. P. Kelly of Mansion, Wis, Muir.
dered by Insurgents While Out
side American Lines.

Mansion, Wis. Sept. S.-[Special.l /
Word has been received by John Kelly
of this city from the Philippines telling
of the death of his son, J. 2. Kelly, neal
Cagagan de Mismis, Mindanao, on June
4. He was murdered by insurgents con-
cealed near that city while he was walk,
ing outside the American lines. Mr.
Kelly was a member Of the Forteth in
fa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
THREE CHILDREN DIE.
The Terrible Work Wrought by
Dipiltheria in q Family
at Neenah

Neenah. Wis. Sept. 1O.-I Special. !
Three deaths have occurred in the family
OF Michael Smarlnski of this city within
Il week Two of his children died last
night and one less than Il week ago. A
fourth is at the point Of death. Diph-
iberia was the cause Of death
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
CARNIVAL AT MADISON.
Merchants Plan IA Big Event for
October.

Madison. Wis, Sept. S.-[Special. /
Madison will have great street carni-
val during the last week Of October. A
mass meeting OF all Madison merchants
is called for Monday evening. Commit
tees will be elected to organize the
movement for Il carnival. 1t is planned
to have the carnival last week. There
will be big street pageant. a balloon
ascension, football game and other
IN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
Operator Carl Bruhn Badly Injured
by Locomotive at Fond
du Lac.

Fond du Lac. Wis. Sept 10.-I Spe
cial. Carl Bruhn, night operator at the
North Western Railroad company
switch tower north of this city. was run
down by a Wisconsin Central passenger
train this morning. He was badly in
jured and may die.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
IN SELF-DEFENSE.
Joseph Dupius tof Eagle River Not
Guilty of Murder.

Eagle River, Wis, Sept 81 Special.
Joseph Dupius, charged with the muir
der of Peter Densmore was found not
guilty The jury held that the killing
had been done in self-defense While out
on bail Dupius made an attempt to run
away but failed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
MINISTER STARTS A SCHOOL,
Marinette Baptist Church Starts a
New Movement.

Marinette, Wis, Sept 10.-Rey. Frank
Nreeland. pastor of the Baptist church
of this city. has decided to make religion
and education go together He will con
duct a night school in the lecture room
of the church with a competent faculty.
Glasses in the common branches will be
given careful attention, and besides
classes in music, elocution and oratory.
lectures on commercial law, econmics
and sociology will be offered, as also
bookkeeping, stenography and typewrit-
ing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
Run Over by the Cars.

Hartford, Wis, Sept S.-[Special.
Ed. Chapman, brakeman on the Mil
waukee road, was run over by the cars
near Horizon. The wheels passed over
his left leg at the ankle. He was brought
to this city and his foot was amputated
The unfortunate man is a resident of
WinnecOnpe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
Deerfield Boys Leg Crushed.

Deerfeld, Wis, Sept. S-The Swear
old son of Otto Matson, in trying TO
Jump upon his fathers wagon. cot
caught in the spokes Of the hind wheel
and crushed his knee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
Escaped the Boxers,

Marinette Wis. Sept. 10.-Mrs. u. c..
Savage of Pcshtigo, wife of Rev. ID. G..
Savage. has just heard from her brother.
DIR. T.. r. Jeiona, medical missionary in
China. He was not heard from after
MAY 6 until this week. He has sailed
for America and expects to reach hero
about October l. His home is in ST.
Paul, Mimi.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
MARRY ON,SHORT NOTICE
ReeSeVile Clergyman Woos and
Wins His Bride in Three
DAYS.

Plymouth, Wis, Sept. S.-[Specal. i
Rev. George Hoffman, of Reeseyille
Dodge county. was married to Mis-
Elizabeth Bredow, the wedding takin:
place at the German Reform church
The bride is Il native Of Berlin, Ger
many, arriving here from that city three
days before the ceremony was performed
Not until that day had she ever seen til;
man of her choice as they became &c
quainted through correspondence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
MUST PASS EXAMINATIONS.
Teachers of West Superior Are to be
Put to Test.

West Superior Wis, Sept. ST. Spe-
cial. l-Superntendent of Schools Jack
son has created quite a stir among the
teachers of the public schools by notify
ing them all that they must present legal
qualifications or stand an examination
Under the former superintendent teach
ers who had secured One-year certificates
were not compelled to take examina tons
each year if their work was up to quail
ticationS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
DIES WHILE AT CARLSBAD.
Death of Oscar Sch1otthauer of Mad
ison While Under Treatment

ison While Under Treatment.
Madison. Wis, Sept. 10-Oscar
Schlotthauer, a well-known German and
Democratic politician, who was formerly
county clerk. died recently at Carlsbad.
Germany. He had gone there for treat
ment.
Mrs. JOHN Morey, Racine.
Racine, Wis, Sept. 1O.-[ Special. /
Mrs. John Morey. Il well-known Welsh
woman Of this city, died last night.
Other Deaths in the State.
Kaukauna Wis. Sept 10.-Martin Nc
COrmack, aged 70 years.
Racine, Wis. Sept. 10.-A telegram from
Denver announces the death of A. J. Bene-
wiz, Il Racine electrician.
Miss Marjorie Potts. aged is years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
THREE SUSPECTS.
Men Arrested at Galena May Know
Of Murder of La Crosse
Policeman.

La Crosse. Wis. Sept 10.-Three men
were arrested at Galena suspected Of be-
ing the murdcrerS Of Officer Perry Gates
of this city. Chief Byrne went there to
bring the men here for identification ii
he believes them TO be the murdercrS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
HELD UP AND ROBBED.
Three HiGhwaymen Placed Under
Arrest at PeE1bine

Marinette. Wis, Sept. To- Special.
Sheriff Nelson was called to Pembinc
today. There was highway robbery
there last night. stranger was re-
lieved of !; gold watch and 500 by three
holdup men The latter have been ar
rested and are held in Jail there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
Ministers Are Beaten.

Racine. Wis, Sept. S.--[Special.l /
The ministers were defeated by the ply
sicians in game of ball for the benefit
CT the two hospitals. Only five innings
were played and the score was 2G to II.
Rev David B. Cheney was the pitcher
for the ministers and sent fifteen men to
Ia SeS on balls
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
NEW PASTOR AT BELOIT.
Rev. III. L. Woltmann Takes Charge
of Lutheran Church.

Beloit, Wis, Sept. 0.-ISpecial. =
Rev. H. l.. Woltmann, late of Mascou-
tab, Ill.,. was yesterday installed the pas
tor of st. Johns German Lutheran con-
gregation to succeed Rev. II. Studman,
resigned. Rev. ]. Rubel of Milwaukee
performed the installation service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
PRESIDENT ADAMS HEALTH.
He will be at Madison for Opening of
Nol-S

He will be at Madison for Opening of
Varsity.
Madison, Wis, Sept. 1O-President
Adams of the State university is ex-
pected to return to Madison in about
two weeks to attend the meeting of the
university regents. which is annually
held just before the university opens. DR..
Adams health is slightly improved He
is at present at the Santarium at Bat
tie Greek, Mich. DR.. Adams has writ
ten to member of the faculty that he
will be here for the opening of the in
stitution. 1t is expected that he will be
given leave of absence by the regents
for some part if not all of the wear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12

Cripple Greek announces that STRAIT
tons Independence mine has another big
strike. The new vein is 3 feet in width
and goes considerably over ten ounces
OF gold to the ton. The rock is thor
oughly impregnated with sylvanite
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
ATTACKED BY TWO TRAMPS.
Racine County Farmer Has Live1
Time with Them.

Racine. Wis. Sept. 10.-Harold Peter
son and two of his men had a lively
fight with two tramps on his farm north
of this city. The hobos refused to work
and insisted on food being given to them.
One of them picked UP q club and as
saulted Peterson and his partner fol-
lowed suit and the two hired men took a
hand The tramps dropped the clubs
and ran away when Il man came up
with a gun The hunter with the gun
fired two shots at them and they were
chased a mile, but they got away
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12

Spooner, Wis. Sept. 1O.-tSpecial.l L
There are three cases of diphtheria in the
and the doctors hope to prevent the
spread of the dread maady
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
Held for Trial.

Green Bay. Wis. Sept ESPECIAL. I
John w. Lee was held for trial charged
with being an accomplish in the recent
robberies ut Depere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
Tries TO XIII Himself.

Racine, Wis, Sept. 8.-William Dunn
attempted suicide last night by taking
carboic acid. Physicians were called in
time to save his life. Dunn is a mar
ried man with two children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
Form Lodge at WiIdrose.

Wautoma, Wis, Sept. SIS Special. l.,
An +. and A. NJ. lodge was organized
at Wild Rose. ten miles north of this
village. Lodges from Waupaca Plain
field, Hancock and Wautoma were pres
ent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
WILL COLOMBO LANDS.
Much Property in Washburn an6
Sawyer Counties Sold.

Chippewa Fails, Wis, Sept. S-[Spe-
cial. IA big deal in land was consum-
mated this week. when the Rice Lake
Lumber company disposed of $4,000
acres of land in Washburn and Sawyer
counties to an Iowa syndicate. The
lands are uAcultivated and were pur-
chased for the purpose Of opening them
to colonization. The consideration was
S57 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
For Selling Whisky to Indian.

Baraboo, Wis, Sept. ESPECIAL l.
William Rckart was arrested today
charged with selling whisky to Big
Thunder" 4 Winnebago Indian.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
DISCOVER A GEYSER.

County.
New London, Wis, Sept. ST. Special
A geyser was discovered OH Paul
Themes farm. near Mukwa, this coun-
". while n party of men were boring for
water 1t throws Il stream Of water in
the air to the height of thirty-two feet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
FARMER AND HORSE DROWN.
Tries to. Ford Fisher Creek in
Florence County.

Florence County.
Marinette Wis, Sept. TO- Special =
Supt Stephenson Of the boom company
received a telegram last night from the
sheriff of Florence stating that a farmer
and his team had been drowned in cross
ing Fisher creek. He attempted to ford
the stream and the current carried the
horses off their feet and drowned them
and the farmer. The Boom company or
dered the Paint river dam shut down to-
day to facilitate the search for the body.
No further particulars are known
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION
Annual Session will be Held at Bea-
yer Dam.

Beaver Dam, Wis, Sept. 81 Special
The annual state convention of Wis
consin Baptist churches will be held in
the Baptist church, Beaver Dam, during
continue four days. Over 300 delegates
are expected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
burglars at Depcre.

Depere, Wis. Sept. S.--[Special I
Burglars entered the house OF Ben Car
penter and stole $102 in cash.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
PIONEER DRUGGIST DEAD.

Philo Cunning of Madison Dies Aged
81 Years.
Madison. Wis, Sept. 1O.-[Spccial. !
Phlo Dunning. Il pioneer druggist Of
Madison. died this morning aged 81
years. He was stricken with paralysis
about a year ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
WILL SUE FOR WIFE'S DEATH.
Racine Husband Wants $4,000 Dam
ages from Railway Company.

Racine, Wis, Sept. 10.-[Special /
Mrs William Wardmen, who was struck
by an electric car in this city August
y, died last night from her injuries
Her husband will sue the railway COM
pany for $1,000 damages. Mrs. Ward
man was ~ years of age
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-12
HIS NECK WAS BROKEN.
Rich1and Center Man Walks Into
Open CeIIarway.

Richland Center, Wis. Sept. S-[Spe-
cial. Levi Hunter, aged SO years. fell
and suffered broken neck He was
walking in the rear Of Il building vixen
be stepped into an open cellarway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-22
WASHINGTON GROVE.
Census shows Population to Be 713-
Personal Mention.

Snecial Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, August q, 1900
Camp meeting closed so early this sea-
son that there was not the usual packing
up and rush to the city after 1t, and those
who can remain until called back by the
opening of the public schools rejoice to
know that they may still have full
month of pure air and restful quiet.
The Sunday morning talk was on
Truths From Trees" The evening ser
vice began at 7:30 instead of O'Clock, In
order to give more time for the numerous
views illustrating the closing ministry OF
Jesus. Miss Ella Knight sang at both
meetings in the evening. the solo being, py
special request Lord, I'm coming
Home. 90
Rev j. F. Heisse is improving in health.
Vice Admiral Rearick also seems to be
gaining in vigor during his stay here.
The young son and daughter of Mr..
Howell, manager of the hotel, VINO mad
been spending the summer In the city. and
came quite ill, and were taken to Sibley
Hospital in order that they might have
proper care and attention.
he secretary of the association has
completed the census of our population,
and finds 1t numbers lib persons. or the
125 cottages on the grounds. only three
were not occupied this year.
w. X. Hill of Grove avenue Is at ATTAIN
tic City Mrs. Hill is entertaining MIR.
Franklin Barrett and daughter and Miss
bearing of Washington
Mr. Thos. Bowling and family left Mon
day.
Mr.. Edgar Merriam has gone to Pennsyl-
vania-
Dr. Arthur Merriam has moved into his
new residence.
Mr. b. H. Steinmetz left for New York
on a business trip Tuesday, and will prob
ably visit Ocean Grove before his return.
Mrs II. II. Swearingen and her son
Noble are visiting Mrs. Woodward on
Grove avenue.
Mr. Will X. Houghton has returned from
Atlantic City.
Mrs Margaret Coombs and daughter are
here for a two weeks stay.
Mr.. Gayior Church of the United States
navy his sister, Mrs. Gilbert Clark. and
Mrs J. c. Lott of Washington were visit
ors at Cant Ripley's cottage recently
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-22
LADIES' GOODS.
HOW PEKIN WAS TAKEN.
American and Russian Flags First o
the Outer Wall.

American and Russian Flags First on
the Outer Wall.
A dispatch to the Associated Press. dated
Pekin, August II, via Chefoo, August IL
says: The American and Russian nags
were planted on the east wall Of Pekin at
IL o'clock this morning
The Indian troops entered the British
legation at 1 and the Americans at 3.
There was a joyful reception from the
wall.
The emaciated tenants could have lasted
but little longer. They had only three
Gays ratons
The Chinese had been attacking furiously
for two days.
Four thousand shells fell in the legation
during the siege. Sixty-fve were killed
and 1G0 wounded.
The japanese began the battle before
daylight and they are still fighting about
the north wall. where part of the chi
nese are defending the imperial city.
The Japanese casualties have not yet
been ascertaned. The Russians had five
killed and twelve wounded. The Amerl-
can and British had few wounded
The plan was to make general attack
tomorrow, and the troops were arriving
at camp five miles east, all night. They
were completely exhausted and slept In the
cornfields in the rain.
The generals, however, alarmed at the
sounds of heavy attack on the legations,
pushed forward independently-the British,
Americans and French on the left of the
river and the Russians and Japanese on
the right.
Beginning at o'clock this morning, the
Japanese diverted the brunt of the resist
ance to the northern city. their artillery en-
gaging the Chinese heavily there.
The Americans and British met with but
little resistance until they entered the city.
where there was street fighting. Reilly's
Battery attempted to breach the inner
wall. The troops finally entered the for
eign settlement through the canal.
Company f, 14th United States Infantry,
planted it's flag on the outer wall, Musician
Titus scaling the wall with a rope, by
means of which the others climbed to the
top.
The Chinese had continually violated the
armistice.
The food supplies sent to the legations
by the empress dowager were sufficient for
one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-22
DANCES AT CAPON.

Base Ball Among the Girls Beauties
and Bellies.
Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
CAPON SPRINGS, w. Va,
August 10, 1900
One of the handsomest events of the past
week at Capon was a card party given by
Mrs. Reah Frazer in honor of the birthday
of her husband. Paymaster Frazer, U. 8.
NJ now stationed at League Island.
Wednesday evening beautifully arranged
supper was given by Mr.. Joseph Carr of
New Orleans in honor of Mrs. George Leeds
ZelI of Baltimore. Receiving with Mrs. Zell
and Mr. Carr was the latter's NIECE Miss
Elise Henry of Washington, in light blue
embroidered muslin and white lace. Other
Neutrality-suspicious. present were Mrs. Walter
Robertson, Miss Bessie Cooley, Miss Alice
Larcombe Miss Bessie Orme, Mr.. Rawlens
Hume, Mr. Adair Brooke, Mr.. George Hen
ry, Mr.. B. F. Guy, Mr.. Harris Crist, Mr..
D. Barton Mackall and Dr. Crichton.
Thursday evening beautiful german, ar
ranged by Mr.. Adair Brooke of Washington
was given by the young men at the springs
Fifty couples took part Mr.. George Henry
of Washington leading.
Capon now has regularly organized
base ball team, of which Miss Bessie Cooley
of Washington has recently been elected
captain. Miss Cooley is one of the most at
tractive girls at Capon.
Another of the decided beauties and bellies
of Capon this summer is Miss Bessie Orme
Of Washington.