Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-17
Chief of Police Block having been

Chief of Police Block having been
informed that a man had been held up
and robbed near Fond du Lac, was more
than ever alert and on the watch for
suspicious characters. and on Saturday
abOnt noon his attention was attracted
to two strangers, apparently tramps.
and he deemed it advisable to learn
something of their antecedents, and so
he invited them to accompany him to his
office in the City Hall. They went
along quietly enough until near their
destination when one struck the Chief
hard blow in the face that somewhat
stunned him, meanwhile the other drew
a revolver from an inside pocket. AS
soon as the Chief saw the revolver he
grabbed and broke it so as to throw out
the cartridges. But that the aSsaliant
meant to kill the officer is evident from
the fact that pressing the revolver
almost agains the person of the Chief he
pulled the TRIGGER several times but
fortunately the quick action OF the lat
ter in breaking the revolver saved his
life. The Chief called on the bystanders
to assist in the arresting the wOuld-be
murderer. Attorney w. II. Woodland
and Robert Kuen being at hand respOn-
ded and the fellow was secured and dis
armed. Meanwhile his cOmrade had
sought to escape by running north. In
derSheriff O'Byne, of Jefferson and 9th
ers turned their attention to his capture.
The fugitive was finally found in an
out building near st Renry's church and
was brought back. The prisoners gave
their names as James Francis and EdW-
ard Hays. Edward Hays, Chief Blocks
assaiIant was taken before Justice Stacy
Saturday evening and was held for as
saul with intent to commit murder and
in default of bail was committed to the
county Jail to await examination next
Monday. His partner was sent up for
ninety days in the County Jail. The
GOODNESS and prompt action OF the Chief
undoubtedly saved his life. 1t was a
daring thing to do but was done prompt
ly and successfully and he is entitled to
to much credit for making the arrest
The men were each armed with Sc
caliber revolver and had some money. Ii
is known that one of the parties is an old
time criminal and has served a sentence
in prison.
Madison State J0urnal.-Mr. Stone
was kindly man-even gentle in his
manner and spirit. His tact, fairness
and integrity were shown by his control
of the warning senate last winter
there was no ripple from either side il
protest against him-and especially has
he 80 conducted himself toward the COY
ernOr and toward the opposition that ~
fault is found. A less serene or JUS
man as presiding officer of the Senate
and especially as the legatee of pOwe
during Coy. La Follette's long illness
would have cOnyulsed the state. Mel
are prone to wax enthusiastic over tn,
virtues OF the dead. 1t Is not who'll.
the excess OF affection; often it is tard.
justice. AS one thinks Of this wealth,
manufacturer Of Watertown, one highly
honorer by his fellows and reflects tina
we shall not look upon his lace again, i
occurs to us how rare is such graciou
sympathy. quiet dignity-all the charms
of character. His integrity and justic
happily ar not lacking in men; bu
with these added qualities, his memor
is altogether sweet and his life ant
spirit shall linger with all who knew
him.