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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WOMAN AND CHILD
STRUCK BY TRAIN.
Both Are Hurled Many Feet in the
Air but Ne Their Are
Injured

Kenosha Wis, May Special. i
Mrs. Peter Williams and her infant child
had most miraculous escape from death
under the wheels of a North Western
train last evening Mrs. Williams was
pushing the baby carriage and talking to
a friend. The carriage was pushed to
the railway track and Mrs. Williams
turned round to complete her conversa-
ton. At this time the fast express train
came in sight and as the mother heard
the shrieking whistle of the approaching
train she rushed to the track to save the
child. Just as the woman took hold of
the carriage the engine dashed by and
mother and child were separated and
hurled to either side Of the tracks. The
baby carriage had been dashed to pieces
and was scattered all along the track.
The little child had been thrown many
feet over the embankment. The mother
had been hurled down an embankment
on the other side of the track. The moth
er was soon up and rushed to learn the
fate Of her child. The little one VIXEN
the mother arrived was found tG be ahso-
lutely uninjured. Mrs. Williams is not
injured more than a few slight bruises.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
He is CONDUCTING
ACTIVE CAMPAIGN,
Tom Thunder Trying to Defeat an
irishman as Chief of
Winnebag oes.

Galesville, Wis, May 12.-[Special /
Tom Thunder, the Winnebago who
aspires to the chieftainship of his tribe.
has been in this vicinity for the last two
weeks and he is taking active steps to
head off the Irishman, Thomas Roddy OF
leadership of the tribe. Thunder pro-
poses to fight Roddy to finish and Is
just at present making Gaesville his
headquarters for that purpose. Among
other things he has caused to be printed
several thousand circular letters i'll the
Indian language for distribution among
the tribe. He has asserted that as Il
last resort he is willing to settle the ques.
zion OF his right and title to the chieftain-
ship by the old Indian method Of man to
man and tOmahaWk to tOmahaMk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
CREW SAVES TWO BOYS.
Kenosha Lads Narrowly Escape
Drowning in Lake Michigan.
YACHT WAS SINKING.
Boat Sprang "A Leak and Rapidly
Filled with Water-Life' Saw
ing Crew Called.

Kenosha, Wis. May 12.-[Special. /
Capt B. @. Cameron and the entire life
saving crew in this city were called out
at noon today to rescue two boys afoat
on the lake in the little pleasure yacht
Pastime The boys were Arnold Wei
sung and Frank Mischok. They started
out for q sail at 8 o'clock this morning
and the strong breeze blowing toward
the lake carried them fully three miles
from the shore. A this point the yacht
began to leak and started to fill with
water. The boys had nothing with
which to bail except tin can. They
at once began to signal for the assistance
of the crew and half an hour later their
signals were seen and the crew went
to the rescue. The boys were hanging
to the craft. which was rapidly sinking.
On account Of the strong wind the crew
experienced considerable trouble in
reaching the boys. The boys were
brought to the station and both were
badly frightened. The yacht was saved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
y. NJ. C. A. BANQUET.
Chief Justice Cassoday will Act as
ToaStma ster-Other Prom
inent Speakers.

Madison. Wis May FL Special /
Chief Justice Cassoday of the Wiscon-
sin Supreme court will act as toastmas-
ter at the Y. NJ. G.. A banquet to be
held under the auspices of the local So
ciety on May u. The toasts will be re-
sponded to by John Johnston of AIilwau-
kee, Senator j. NJ. Whitehead Of James
vile, +. w. Ganse of Chicago, T.. C..
Kitchener, field secretary of the interna-
others who have been invited are O. H.
Ingram Of Eau Claire, W. II. Stark
weather of Milwaukee, A f. Mielenz of
Milwaukee, L. NJ. HoIlcy of La Crosse,
W. W. Cooper of Kenosha, A G. Lief
hngwall Of Appleton. L. r. Baker Of Ra
cine, J. II. Taylor of Green Bay, H. !
Cunningham of GAINESVILLE, and G.. B.
Willis of Milwaukee
Plans for the new building will he pre-
scented after the banquet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WON BY BOTH SIDES.
Result of the intercity Debate Be-
tween ManitowcC and Apple
ton High Schools.

Manitowoc, Wis, March 12.-[Spe-
ciai. The debate between the Manito-
woe north side high school and the Ryan
high school of Appleton. which took
place in this city at the opera house,
was Won by both sides, the vote stand
ing one to one. The question debated
was, Resolved, that Great Britain was
justified in the acts leading up to the
South African war; the ManitowOc
school supporting the affirmative,
the Appleton school the negative. The To-
cal high school was represented by Louis
Musel, Stanley Pierce and Miss II. Flor
cnce Sedgwick, while the Ryan high
side was upheld by Guy Waldo, William
Stearns and Albert Wickesberg. appear
ing Gu each side in the order named. The
judges were Profs. Clough Of the Osh-
kosh normal school and Edward Hamil-
ton Of Two Rivers, Wis.
Attorney +. l.. Kelley of this
city. has, received word that Gov.
Scofeld has granted the petition ask
ing for the pardcns of Joseph Rcnez
and Joseph Stark, who were on March
ID sentenced by Judge Crate of the
municipal court to four months imprison-
ment i'll the county Jail, for brutally as
saulting and robbing one y. Coutway,
young Frenchman, who had just re-
turned from the lumber woods and was
supposed to have IL large amount OF
money Oh his person.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WEBS ARMY NURSE.
kenosha Boy Serving in the Brit
iSh Army is Romantic
and Brave.

Kenosha. Wis.,. May 12.-[ Special. /
a letter was received in this city this
morning from Johannesburg, South AT
RIGA, announcing the marriage of Charles
J. Spruce, formerly of this city, to a
nurse in the British army. Mr.. Spruce
was awarded the Victoria cross a short
time ago for bravery ia the battles be-
fore Ladysmith. The letter today shows
that the Kenosha man was as romantic
as he was brave. During the winter of
and was sent to an army hospital for
treatment. Here he was attended by
one Of the nurses of the army and Il
friendship grew up which ripened into
love and the wedding followed. Mr..
Spruce will go to London in the near
future to receive the decoration which
has been awarded to him and a short
time later, in company with his wife, he
Will return to KenoSha
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
CALLED DISSERTATION.
GAINESVILLE G. A. r. Objects to the
college Baseball Game on
Memorial Day.

Janesville Wis. May 12.-[SpeciaI.l j
Members Of the Grand Army of the Re
public in this city had a specially called
indignation meeting last evening and
passed the following resolutions:
Whereas, it has come to the knowledge of this
post that Memorial day is to be desecrated by d
game of baseball by clubs representing the Uni
fore be it
Resolved that we regard this as dissertation
of this day and Islander the memory of the
dead. and that protest against such use of
this day and that copies of the resolution be
sent to the city papers and to the presidents Of
the University of Wisconsin and BelOit college.
Men most prominent in forming the
above resolutions admit that it is not
within their power to prevent the game.
The majority Of the prominent business
men of the city are strongly in favor of
the game. These same men now claim
that the action OF the @. A. X. is good
advertisement for the coming game and
that 1t will be the means of drawing 4
tremendous crowd
The ministers of the city have taken
issues on the game and there is no tell
ing where the present trouble will end.
Rev. Walter Hall, pastor of the MethO.
dist church and the divine whom the
6. A. L. has selected to deliver the
Memorial day address, thinks that there
IS no harm IN playing the game on that
day.
There IS now trouble brewing on ac
count of Rev. Halls belief. and be may
DC asked to resign as orator of the day.
Athletic park where the game will be
played. is controlled by the Y NJ c. A.
and members of the association now fear
that the officers have made a great mis-
take III leasing the park for Memorial
day.
Coach Hollister of the Beloit college
team and Manager Fisher Of Wisconsin
say that Only bad weather will now put
a stop to the game. Three thousand
visitors are expected to be in Attendance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
CAMPAIGN AGAINST
DIRT AT WAUSAU.
Great Efforts Made to Keep the
Streets Clean and Free
from Rubbish

Wausau. Wis, May 12.-[ Special. l.
Active campaign against dirt is in prog
ress in Wausau. Every street, alley and
highway is being cleaned of all rubbish
The mayor has authorized the employ
ment of men with teams and Wa CONS,
who daily make the rounds i'll all parts
CT the city and cart away all piles Of rub
btsh and dirt which has been rakcd up by
the citizens, as per instructions from the
mayor. Also a crew of men daily tour
all parts of the city and inspect side
walks and wherever defective planks are
found, they replace them with new ones
The expense of making this change is
charged to the property -owner, who read
lily pays it, as the charge is reasonable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
SOCIETY WOMEN
IN MINSTREL SHOW.
Racine Ladies Black Their Faces
for the Benefit Of ST.
Luke's Hospital

Racine, Wis, May 11.-[Special.1-
Society ladies BACKED their faces with
burnt cork and gave minstrel show last
evening at the Belle Opera house for the
benefit Of st. Lukes hospital. The
house was damned and $4OO was real
lied. The stage settings were hand
some, feature being a motto of coored
electric lights, suspended above, with the
words, st. Luke's hospital Costumes
were rich and attractive and the pro-
gramme was made up attractiveiy
The four ebony-hued end women were
Mrs. Helen Lemmel, Milwaukee, as Miss
Docrose; Miss Jennie TAFT, Miss Prim-
stader; Mrs. y. f. Griswold, Miss En-
mer Billison, and Mrs d. r. Simms
Miss South, the interlocutor being Mrs
l.. &. Hahn. The songs and dances
and local gags" of these end women
were good and called forth frequent APP
plause. The majority were local hits
on city officials and prominent men
Memo White, the only male in the cast
appeared as Miss Lily White, The
Darkest Lantern of the Minstrel World, ,
IN song and dance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
ELECT THEIR OFFICERS.
Wisconsin, Grand Council Of Travellers
at Janesville.

GAINESVILLE, Wis. May Special l.
The Wisconsin Grand Council of Travel
ing Men met in business session this
morning and elected the following Off
GERS: Grand Councillor, f. w. Sisson,
La Crosse; grand junior councillor, NJ. J.
Hemmens, Green Bay; grand past coun-
cilor, G. B. Evans, Janesville; grand
treasurer, A. b. Stelling Madison;
grand recording secretary, G.. g. Lang,
La Crosse; grand conductor, G.. G. Crock
CT, Eau Claire; grand page, Edgar Olds,
Appleton; grand sentinel, +. Vandewater,
Ianesvllle; grand executive committee,
+. 5. Spooner. Janesville: c.. II. Stuck,
Eau Claire; G. II. Dean, Eau Claire
john pengler, La Crosse
The travelling men selected Green Bay
as The place of meeting in May next year.
The delegates were given drive about
the city this morning and this after
noon they were taken up the Rock river
in steam launches. The convention will
close with a session late this afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
TO COOL TEMPERED STEEL.
Artificial Ice Machine Installed in a
La Crosse Plant.

La Crosse, Wis, May 12.--[Special. :
Something Of novelty has been in
stalled in the plant of the La Crosse
Plow company. II is an artificial ice ma
chine, the product of which is to be
used exclusively for the tempering of
for this purpose, but the company has
experienced some difficulty in maintain
ing uniform degree of temperature in
this manner. Fifty degrees is needed,
but In many instances under the old
method the temperature would vary from
five to fifteen degrees, and to remedy
this the new process was installed. and
hereafter uniform temperature of thr
ty degrees will be maintained IN the
cooling trOughS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
GEN. BRACES CONDITION.
His Leg is Placed i'm Cast--Is Greatly
Improved.

Fond du Lac, Wis, May 12.-[ Special.
Gen. p. ; Bragg passed another rest
full night last night, and this morning
preparations were at once made for plac-
ing the fractured leg in plaster-of- paris
cast, which operation it was not antici
pated could be attempted until next
week But the generals condition has
been so favorable that Dr. Mayham, his
physician. decided to incase the limb in
the cast today. The task was performed
at 10 O'clock this morning While ex-
ceedingly painful, the general whose cool
nerve has stood him SO we'll ever since
the accident occurred, was far less ex-
hausted than it was feared he would be.
After passing through the ordeal he said
a great weight had been lifted from his
mind as he had expected much worse.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
SAVED HIS BROTHERS. LIFE.
Plucky Lad was Cool in a Moment of
Danger.

Amigo, Wis, May 11-[SpeciaI i
irving Fin0eiscn. Il young boy. while at
tempting to cross railroad track. got
his foot caught between the outside
planking Of the crossing and the rail and
could not extricate it. Just at that time
the switch engine with train OF thirty
five cars backed up. and only for the
presence Of mind of his little brother
Walter he would probably have been
killed. Waiter caught him and held him
down until the entire train had passed
train stopped the brakeman went back
AMI released the boy from his perilouS
situation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
HOW'S This =?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure
f. ]. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. ].
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
edo, o.
Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
What Do the Children Drink /?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nourish
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure
grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee,
but costs about "a as much. All grocers
sell If 15c and 25c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
TWOOVERCOME BY HEAT
Hot Weather at La Crosse is On
precedented for This Sea-
son OF Year

La Crosse, Wis, May 12-[ Special. !
For this season of the year the heat
prevailing here is unprecedented. In the
business district the temperature is 90
to 50 or even 80 in the shade There
have been two cases of prostration from
heat. Neither will result fatally. how
ever. One case was at the quarry on
The outskirts of the city the other a
laborer in a crew on the Milwaukee road
grade work. The wind is blowing a gale
FROM the South
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

All over the country there are women
who have been invalidS for many ears,
suffering with female arrangements which
the family doctor cannot cure.
What q boon to such women is DIR.
Harfman'S free advice! So famous
has his skill made him that hardly
hamlet or town i'm the country but
knows bis name. He cures fens OF
thousands, and he offers to every Wo-
man who will write to him her Syn1p-
toms and a history of her trouble, free
advice and treatment.
The medicines he prescribes G n be
obtained at any drug store, and the co
is within the reach of any woman. He
describes infinitely and carefully just
what she shall do and get to make
healthy, robust woman of herself.
The Doctor has written book especial
~ for this class of women, entitled
'Health and Beauty" This book contains
many facts of interest to women, and
will be sent free to any address by
DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WAUsAU'S MARRYING PARsON
Rev. F. c. Werhahn Ties Great
Many Marital Knots

Wausau, Wis, May 12.-[Special. J.
Wausaus marriage parson is Rev f. c.
Werhahn, pastor of St Stephens
church Of this city Since Lent he has
performed on an average of nearly one
wedding per day The following three
couples requested MS services yesterday
to perform their wedding ceremonies
Rudolph Schultz to Miss Anna krumrej
Otto Buttonhoff to Miss Bertha Loeffe
and August Heese to Miss Martha
LANCE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
GAVE CHILD POISON.
Terrible Mistake of Mother in Ad-
mintstering Medicine to
Sick Daughter.

Kenosha, Wis, May 11.-[Special l.
Mrs. w. +. Werner of this city made Il
terrible mistake last evening and gave
her little 3-year-old daughter dose of
corrosive sublimate instead of dose of
a harmless emetic, and as a result the
child is in a very critical condition and
fears for its recovery are entertained.
The child had been i'll and the mother
in giving her medicine, got the bottles
mixed and gave the child a large amount
of the deadly poison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WILL TRANSPLANT ARBUTUS.
An Experimental Farm ia Started
Near Tom aha wk.

Tomahawk, Wis, May 12-[ Special. |
"A portion of Crystal Mound farm has
beer set aside for the purpose of expert
menting on transplanting and cultivat-
ing the trailing arbutus. The idea is to
handlc it under as near natural condi-
tions as nossible, and it is hoped thai
the venture will bring success. 1t has
been tried many times. with almost in
evitable failure, and certainly will moi
bear transplanting from its forest haunts
into ordinary garden soil, but it will be
placed in uncultiyated forest soil.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WOMAN is ASPHYXIATED.
Former Resident of Menomonie Over
come by Gas at West SUPERIOR

West Superior, Wis, May 12-[Spe-
cial. Eight hours spent in a room filled
with gas has rendered Anna Hanke of
this city unconscious and she is in such
cond ton that the doctors say that she
cannot live. 1t is thought that upon re-
firing she accidentally touched and part
ly opened one gas jet while turning off
the. other. She has lived here but three
months, her home being near Menomo-
ME, wis. Sac had just started in work
ing al a boarding house
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
MANY VIOLATE THE LAWS.
Food Com n, issioner Stirs Up Farmers
Near Black River Falls,

Black River Falls, Wis, May 12-.
Especial Assistant Dairy and Food
Commissioner Sweeting has been stirring
up some Of the farmers III the vicinity of
Alma Center for selling impure milk
Joseph Adams and Rupert Sehler each
pleaded guilty and paid Il fine of $50 and
costs yesterday. Mrs. Mary McSwain is
under arrest and her case has been con-
tinued until May %. 1t is evident there
has been gross violation of the law
and more arrests are expected
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
TOOTH PULLED ON TRAIN.
Farmer Of Northern Wisconsin Makes
Short Work of Toothache.

Heafford, Wis, May 12-[Special. i
AS an evidence of the push. energy and
ingenuity of the people of the hustling
North, an instance is cited of a young
farmer who had a toothache, and being
too busy to go to town and learning that
a certain dentist was ON an incoming
train, he was at the depot when the train
pulled in and inside the car before the
train stopped. Quickly making his wants
known to the dentist a pair of forceps
was fshed out of satchel. the moiar ex-
tracted and the farmer went on his way
rejoicing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
ELM Err BENJAMIN
ADJUDGED INSANE.
Young Man Who Killed Woman at
Sparta is Taken to Men
dota Asylum.

Sparta. Wis. May FL Special. Ell
mer Benjamin, the young man who killed
Mrs. Emma Priest early yesterday morn
ing. was adjudged insane and taken to
the asylum at Mendoza this morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
A Dictionary for the Blind.

The printing of a dictionary for the
blind in the New York alphabet point
system has been undertaken at the print
ing office of the Maryland School for the
Blind. There are at present a number of
dictionaries in the raised-letter system,
but only in three and four volumes. The
new dictionary Will be in about eighteen
volumes and will contain over 1900
pageS.-NeW York Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Are Inspecting paper Mills.

Grand Rapids, Wis. May fi.-fSpe-
ciaI. president Thomas +. Nash and
Supt. John Fogarty OF the Nekoosa Pa
Fer company left for IN extended tour of
inspection Of the leading paper mills Of
chusetts and Maine for the purpose Of
placing an order for II new paper machine
1856 inches III width for Tie Nekoosa mill
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Alleged Robbers Held for Trial.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, May IL Spe-
cial l-Ricnard Roe and John Doe. The
two men brought here from Warner
charged with having robbed the 500
depot, were given a hearing and the case
WAS continued until May 10 The men
wore placed under $:UO bail each.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Relic of the Rebellion.

Among the interesting relics recently
secured by the Confederate museum at
Richmond, Va. is the main shaft of the
old frigate Merrimac, or as she was re-
named by the Confederate authorities,
Virginia. The shaft is much worn and
rust-eaten, but shows that it was orig
inaly a fine piece of work
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

''The Voice in the Choir" is the latest
romance from the pen Of Julia Magruder.
and its publication will begin immedi-
ately in the Ladies Home Journal. 1t is
love story that has its inception
through an accidental meeting in u
church choir. and which by strange ac-
cidents is shifted to the hospital tent in
the wake Of an invading army. Miss
Magruder heightens the charm of The
Voice in the Choir by uniquely yelling
the climax
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
ALL BADLY MIXED.
Assessors of Wiunebago County Don't
Know How to Proceed.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 12.-GSpecial. J..
The assessors of Winnebago county met
form understanding of the lawful mode
of assessing property. -Four Of the asses
sors have started work assessing the full
valuation as instructed to do by the state
commission. others are assessing at 40
and 80 per cent. No action was taken
this morning and it is probable that the
assessing will be done in the old way.
Matters are badly mixed and the officials
are at a loss to know just what to do.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WOMAN DIES ON TRAIN.
Unknown CoIored Woman Bound for
New York Leaves "a Little Child.

Portage, Wis, May 12.-LS Special. =
An unknown colored woman expired on
a Milwaukee train between this city and
Camp Douglas this morning Her tick
ct read for New York The remains
were brought here. She was accom-
panied by small child
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
VERDICT FOR CLINTON.
A Sa1oon-keeper Loses His Suit for
Damages.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, May Especial. ]
The Rock county circuit jury in the ac-
ton of Charles Jones VS.. the village of
Clinton brought in a verdict in favor of
the defendant. Jones is saloon-keeper
ut Clinton and brought suit for damages
in the sum of $4,000. claiming to have
been injured by being thrown out of his
buggy as u result Of a defective street.