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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
HEIRS OF MILLIONAIRE.
York, Will Inherit $4,000 .ooo-Re-
side in Monroe County.

! La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 10.-The decis-
ion Of the court Of appeals Of New York
in the matter of the will offered by A. I.
Patrick, convicted of the murder Of Mil
lionaire Rice, whereby the alleged will
was declared forgery, is Of especial in
terest to the residents Of Norway Ridge,
Monroe county, for two near relatives of
the dead millionaire live there. They are
Calvin Rice, brother, and Mrs. Lev
Davis, niece. They are said to be the
nearest of kin and the natural heirs to
the fortune Of 100000 left by Mr..
Rice
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
ATTIC ANGELS BALL
IS A HAPPY EVENT.
Both Social and Financial Success Crown
the Annual Charity Function Given
by Madison Society.

Madison, Wis, Nov. THE society
event Of the season occurred last night
when the attic Angels" gave their an
nual charity ball at the university gym
The hall was gorgeously decorated and
on the floor was a brilliant gathering OF
Madison's elite.
Miss Mary Carpenter, president of the
Attic Angels association; Col and Mrs
w f. Villas and Mr.. and Mrs. Candy
Nlcodemus acted as the reception com
mittee.
The attendance was large and it is
estimated that the association will net
$1,000 for charitable purposes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
RHINELANDER BOY IS
KILLED BY COMPANION.
Two Lads Were Out Hunting with Joint
ly Owned Rifle-George Moore
Receives Fatal Wound.

Rhinelander, Wis, Nov. 9.-[Special.1
George Moore, aged 13 years, son Of
Thomas Moore, died Sunday from the
effects of rifle ball in the head. The
boy was accompanied by a companion
named Mcintosh. They were hunting
Saturday with small caliber rifle, which
at a mark when Moore stepped between
the gun and the target. The bullet en-
tered the back of his head. The lad did
not speak after being shot. Moore was
carried nearly FIVE miles to his home on
the back of his companion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
LOCK POLICEMAN UP
AND ROB POSTOFFICE.
Cracksmen Blow Open Safe, Secure
$1,000, Fire ON Citizens and
Escape.

Merrimack, Mass, Nov. 1O.-Four bur
glars early today overpowered the only
policeman Of this place and after robbing
him and locking him up in the town Jail,
they blew open the postoffice safe, rif1ed
it Of its contents and fed. The thieves
then held up one man and fired two shots
at another man without effect. Citizens.
awakened by the tumult, sounded the fire
alarm, which called the entire male popu-
lation of the town to the scene and search
for the robbers was commenced.
The burglars secured about $1,000 and
valuables belonging, to the postmistress
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
ACTRESS SUDDEN DEATH.
ern Skies" Company Dies at
Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Nov. 7.-[Special /
Mrs. Louisa NJ. Dickson, acting the
part of colored nanny in Under
Southern Skies" died suddenly an hour
previous to the beginning of the last
nights performance at the Crescent
Opera house. Mrs. Dickson arrived in the
city with the troupe Friday afternoon,
and complaining of illness, retired to her
room at the Palmer house.
a physician was summoned. No seri-
Gus consequences were expected until TIE
patients condition suddenly took Il turn
for the worse, and at 6:30 o'clock she
passed away The cause was fatty de-
generation of the heart.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
MANY HUNTERS LICENSED,
Oyer 6ooo More Resident Licenses Issued
Up to November Than Ever-For-
mer Madisonian to Hunt.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 7.-[Special. /
Deputy Warden Nelson says there were
over 5000 more resident licenses issued
November 1 than ever before in the his
tory of the state. All but ten counties
have reported an increase of from 200 to
800. In Milwaukee county the gain has
been S54 over last year.
A deer license was issued today TO
Senator Carl Miller of Chicago Il former
Madison man and prominent in the ILL
nois Legislature. He will hunt in TIE
vicinity Of Mercer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
THEATER MANAGER WILL ANSWER
Say Action Will Be Commenced Against
Anti-Theater Faction.

Appleton, Wis, Nov. 9.-An answer
has been determined upon by the direct
ors of the Appleton Theater company to
the communication served upon them las.
week by firm of attorneys, demanding
that the Sunday theaters be stopped. 1t
against all those who signed the docu-
ment agreeing not to attend the theater
as long as the Sunday performances were
continued
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
TWO ARE HURT IN SAND PIT.
Tons of Gravel Cave In Near Neenah-
Men Were Digging,

Neenah, Wis. Nov. 9.-[Special Ten
tons of gravel ut the Wisconsin Central
company's sand pit near here caved in
this morning. Frank Caccavaler had
his right leg fractured and received other
injuries. John VallaIs left leg was
fractured. They were digging in the pit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
STOLE RAILWAY TRACKS,
Manitowoc Men Pay Heavy Fines for
Theft of Steel Rails from North
western Road

Manitowoc, Wis, Nov. 7.-[Special. ]
Henry Oestreich, arrested on complaint
of the Chicago & North Western Railway
company on a charge of theft of five
steel rails, was fined 800 and costs in
the municipal court yesterday and Will
liam Meyer. held as an accomplice, paid
$40 and costs, the total of the two fines
being $11GS0. The theft is alleged to
have taken place four years ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
GIRL SHOT WHILE
OUT HUNTING.
Miss Velma Hedund Receives Serious if
Not Fatal Wound While After
Birds at Cum berland.

Cumberland, Wis, Nov. 9.-[Special ]
Miss Velma Hedlund received a ser-
Gus, if not fatal shot, in the back while
out hunting sparrows on her fathers
farm southeast of here. In company
with other girls, she ran after fallen
bird when the rifle of one Of the girls be-
hind her accidentally discharged. striking
her in the backbone, intiicting Il wound
that the doctor fears will prove fatal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
THIEVES ENTER APPLETON HOMES
Two Houses Burglarized and a Small
Amount of Money Secured.

Appleton, Wis, Nov. 9.-The residence
of NJ. Wilcox, district attorney, was
robbed Sunday during the absence of the
family. A gold watch, two rings and u
small amount Of money was taken. The
residence Of Frank Hob, on the other
side of the city, was also entered and
a watch and small amount of money
taken. In each case entrance was gained
through a window.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
GAINESVILLE THIEVES
HAVE SWEET TOOTH.
Robbers Break Into Store and Steal
Candy as Well as Cigars
and Money

GAINESVILLE. Wis, Nov. 9.--[Special. p
Thieves gained entrance to the candy
store Of Bonahoom 4 Baccash last night
and secured $40 in cash as well as sew
eral boxes of cigars and candy. The po-
lice have traces of the bbers, but they
are still at large. The store is built
over the river and the men gained &C
cess to rear door by climbing along
ture is built.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11

The wine f1agon of Admiral Brueys,
captured by Lord Nelson and given by
him to Lady Hamilton, was recently sold
in London auction room. The fagon is
engraved on one side, Nelson to Emma,
In commemoration of the victory Of the
Nile Vanguard, September %, 1913. My
fortieth birthday"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
MUST HAVE CLEAN FACTORIES.
Law Enforced as to Sanitary Conditions
Where Cheese Is Made.

Madison, Wis. Nov. Estate Dairy
and Food Commissioner Emery, through
the agent Of his department, lodged
complaint against J. p. Etten, who oper-
ates a cheese factory at Green Leaf,
Brown county, charging him with violat-
ing the statute, by running an unclean
and unsanitary factory. He pleaded
guilty ard was fined S25 and costs. Au-
gust Kruger Of Brillion was arrested
on similar charge His trial has been
set for November H.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
EXPECTSSEVEREFIG
Hottentot Rebels in Cape Colony Are
! Approaching the Border and Battle
Will Soon Occur

Kenhardt. Cape Colony, Monday, Nov.
9.-Hottentot rebels numbering about
1900 men are approaching the border.
Police have been dispatched to the scene,
the volunteers have been called out and
severe fighting is expected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
PRINCETON RECEIVER TO PAY.
Court Orders $4,000 to Be Returned to
Latest DepositorS

Oshkosh, Wis, Nov. 9.-Judge George
Burnell has ordered the receiver of the
Princeton bank. which was closed by
order of the examiner because Of the de-
post due to the alleged defalcations Of
Cashier J. e. Leimer, to pay back sums
fore the bank was closed, because, the
court holds, the officials then had lSnowl-
edge Of the Insolvency. About $1,000 will
be returned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
HARRY CLARKE is INFERRED.
Young Madison Mans Funeral Is Held
Widow Still Frustrated.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 9.-[Special. i
The funeral of Harry D. Clarke, the
young man who was killed by the acct
dental discharge of shotgun, was held
from the home this afternoon. Rev. A.
w. Stalker officiating. The inquest will
take place tomorrow afternoon. The girl
widow of the young man is Frustrated by
the shock, and some fears are felt for her
recovery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
Origin of the Gram Weight.

By an English law passed in 1866, it
was provided that silver penny, called
a sterling, should equal in weight 30
wheat grains, we'll dried and taken from
tbe center OF the ear. This is the origin
of our grain weight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
WAREHOUSE AT HAYTON BURNED.
Union Lime Company's Plant Destroyed
with Kilns and Machinery.

Hayton, Wis, Nov 9.-[Special J.
Early last night fire totally destroyed
large warehouse at the Union Lime com
pany's plant near here. The loss, includ-
ing damage to the kilns, machinery and
contents of the building, will reach sew
eral hundred dollars. The amount of in
surance is unknown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
Diversity of Tongues.

The diversity of tongues to be found in
one country is often a matter Of surprise.
Last year the Bible society's agents SOLD
the Scriptures in So languages III the
Russian empire, in % languages IN Bur
NAH and in 80 in South Malaysia and III
81 in the Egyptian agency.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM DISBANDS
Football Players Quit-Associa-
ton Team Will Be rormed.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 9.-[Special. l.
The high school football team has dis
banded owing to lack OF material. Most
OF the players, it is said. were behind in
their studies. An association team will
be organized to play the games on the
high school schedule.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
HE'D ESTATE A LOSER.
Cashier Leimer's Alleged Defalcation!
Said to Have Hit Stepfather's
Estate for $4,000.

Appleton, Wis, Nov. THE estate of
the late Peter Held, stepfather by adop-
ton to Cashier Leimer Of the Princeton
bank, is a loser to the extent Of $4,000
by his alleged defalcations. A discrep-
ancy in Leimer's accounts two years ago
was made good under claim of an error
Through a conference held here by the
examiner it may transpire that local in
terests are more deeply involved than is
admitted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
APPLETON PUBLISHER BITTEN.
Savage Dog Attacks E. P. Humphrey O.
the Post.

Appleton, Wis, Nov 9.-E p Humph-
rey, secretary of the Appleton Post Pub
fishing company, was attacked on the
street Sunday morning by savage dog
and SO badly bitten that he had to be
taken home. The dog showed no signs
of hydrophobia,, and prompt surgical at
tention being given, no serious result is
apprehended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
PARENT is SENT TO JAIL.
Superior Judge Furnishes Father for Vic
1ating Truancy Laws.

Superior, Wis, Nov. 7.-[Special.l-
Thirty days in Jail for not sending his
children to school was the sentence inn
posed on Stephen Mensell of this city
today. Judge Haily of the municipal
k,ourt passed the sentence and he refused
10 commute it to fine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
GOVERNMENT WILL PAY CLAIM

Kenosha Wis, Nov. Sword has
been received by Hans p. Guttornsen of
this city that his claim for $1,000 for in
juried alleged to have been received while
in its employ has been allowed and will
be paid. The, original claim was made
twenty years ago and, with interest, now
amounts to nearly $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
GRAIN IN ELEVATORS ASSESSED.
Douglas County Board of Review Takes
Stand on Question.

Superior, Wis, Nov. 10.-The board Of
review, after an all day session, has de-
cided to put on the schedule of assess
ments, grain held in elevators. Grain
dealers have opposed such action, main
tanning that the grain is in transit and
therefore exempt in accordance with
principles Of interstate commerce. The
matter will mo doubt be carried into the
courts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
SULTAN OF TURKEY VERY ILL.
Monarch Is Said to Be Victim of Hallu-
cinati0nS.

Paris. Nov. 10-That the Sultan of
Turkey is seriously i'll is semi-officially
reported here. 1t is said that the mon
arch's illness is due to general anaemia,
hud that he suffers from Authorizations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
COSTLY FIRE AT SUPERIOR.
planing Mill, Storeroom and Dwelling De
Stroyed-LoSS $1,000

Superior, Wis. Nov. 1O.-Fire start
ing in a dry kiln destroyed the planning
mill belonging to HI. f. Cowdin, a store
room, and the house Of William Jones, a
Barber, last night. The loss is estimated
at $4,000 with insurance of $4,000.
Ia strong wind made the work of fighting
the flames exceedingly difficult.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
CABBAGE GROWERS ON WATCH.
Tons Said to Have Been Stolen in Racine
County.

Racine, Wis. Nov 9.-[Special 1.-The
growers Of cabbage in Racine county
have watchmen around their farms 1t
is claimed that over four tons, at $50
per ton, were stolen and this morning
three warrants were issued. One man
was arrested and sent to Jail for fifteen
days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11

Animal foods, judged by bulk and
weight, are more expensive, pound for
pound. than vegetable foods. But, as
whole. vegetable foods are not more eco
nomical. Animal foods furnish more
than six-tenths of the protein and nine
ten+hs of the fat of the total food con-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11

The native agency in the missions OF
the American board has increased in
number during the last decade from 2oO
to 1851.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11

ner avenue, Brooklyn, n. Y:
az am now new man at the age of
seventy-fve years, thanks to your
wonderful remedy Peruna. "---Lac0b
FIeig.
Catarrhal inflammation of the mucous
lining Of the kidneys, also called
'Bright's disease" may be either acute
or chronic. The acute form produces
symptoms of such prominence that the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11

Hon John T. Sheahan,
g. following
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
GentIemen--Las which
tie in kidneys and affected
remedies largely advertised but they
of foremen told the help
Peruna I'm similar at once procured
ait indeed blessing
trouble such had
bottles of Per1na
three months salary. "-JOEN SHEAHAM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11
EXPOSURE KILLS GREEN BAY BOY

Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 9-Cbarles Her
mis- aged is, died soon after being res
cued from the lake, where he was found
clinging to his overturned skiff. He had
been in the water two hours.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-11

suspected, but the chronic variety may
come on SO gradually and insidiously
that it's presence is not suspected until
after it has fastened itself thoroughly
upon it's victims.
At the appearance of the first symp-
tom Peruna should be taken. This
remedy strikes at once at the very root
of the disease.
A book catarrll sent free by The
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-02
ACKNOWLEDGES AN ISLAND.
Canoelsts Are Able TO CircumnaviEate the
Entire Region.

We do not know how many millions or
years ago the restless sea washed every side
of our Adirondack Mountains. Biologists
have proved, however. that in the earliest
epoch of geological history the Adirondacks
lifted their tops above the ocean that COW
cred almost every other part Of the
continent
In those primeval days the Adirondacks
were very large part of North America;
but in the course Of many ages the bottom
Of the ocean was lifted. land began to appear
above water here and there, the ocean finally
receded and the Adirondacks were left far
inland
This great mountain plateau ia no longer
surrounded by the waters Of the sea, but
We may still call it an island II everything
is an island that, according to the school
biographies. is "entirely surro unded by
water" The Adirondacks are entirely sur
rounded by water, and have been for many
ages, rs far as we know. excepting at two
little portages, which years ago were cut
through by canals; so that. with little
assistance from man. the Adirondack
region became completely girdled by water.
Suppose an enthusiastic canoeist were to
launch his little craft in Lake Ontario. He
might paddle down the ST. Lawrence past
Montreal to the mouth of the Richelieu
River.
As he turned into the Richelieu he would
have to work his way rather more etrenu-
ously up the stream, but at last he would
reach Lake Champlain, on which he might
make hisway far south until no reached Wood
-,
paddle TO within few miles of a creek that
flows into the Hudson at Fort Edward.
Here was formerly portage which the
Indians called the Great Carrying Place,
and which was very familiar to French
trappers and hunters in the days when
they used to make their way between the
Hudson and Lake Champlain. Now the
waters of the Hudson and Wood Creek
have been connected by canal
Reaching the Hudson, our traveller
might descend the river, circumventng
few waterfalls on the way, till he came to
Troy, where the hospitable Mohawk would
receive him and he might ascend the wind
ing course of that beautiful stream to tho
city of Rome. Near the site of this classic
city was formerly another portage mile
in length, leading to second Wood
Creek the principal affluent of Lake
Oneida.
But this interruption of water connection
has now been removed and the canal up
which the voyAger might proceed to and
through Oneida lake and River to Lake
Ontario at Oswego would enable him soon
to reach his point of departure
Thus the Adirondacks still retain the
vestiges Of their original insular character
On every side of the great mountain plateau
are deep depressions Of valleys forming
the natural channels of water courses by
which to-day the mountains may be COM
pletely circumnavigated. We may say
in fact, that the largest island in the State
of New York is our Adirondack plateau,
and that it fills the entire northeastern
part of the State
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-02
LAKE CICOTT'S SEVENTEEN RISE
Indiana Phenomenon Reappears OF
Schedule Time.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. with neither
outlet nor inlet that Is at any time visible,
Lake Cicott, a small body OF water in Clss
county, has now reached height which
1t attains every seven years, and hundreds
Of. acres Of fine corn land are now covered
by several feet Of water The rural mail
route. which runs along the lakes banks,
has been abandoned by the carrier, for the
water covers it to depth of three feet and
stretches beyond for several hundred Yards
Lake Cicott has been an interesting
phenomenon to the people Of northern
Indiana for many years, but the secret of
its rise and fall has never been discovered.
1t is the only lake in CaSs county and ia
about one mile wide and about one mile
long. The water is clear and cold and per-
fectly fresh. Its most mysterious char
acte,ristio is the fact that it oyerfiows it's
banks every seventh year. The farmers
who own the land upon it's banks have
become so used to this that they never at
tempt to cultivate the land in the seventh
year, but give il mp without a protest, as
they know II Ia sure to be claimed by the
waters.
The Pottawattome Indians who in
habited what is now Cass and adjoining
counties were familiar with the charac-
terstic of the lake. They believed
that its bottom was inhabited by a
powerful spirit, which at intervals of
seven years caused the lake to overflow
They construed this action as approval OF
the tribe by the spirit, and watched anx-
iously for the time 10 come, for they saw
in the rising waters a sure indication that
they had done nothing to displease It.
The early white settlers became ac-
quainted with the legend and the oldest
inhabtant is not BILE TO recall a time that the
overflow did not take place when expected
The water has now reached its highest
point, and will soon begin to recede and
continue to do 40 till the old confines are
reached Residents OF the locality say
that the weather conditions have no effect
upon the lake, for its rise in the seventh
year takes place regardless of the fact of
rain or drought. Amos Jordan, a veteran
OF the civil war, who lives on blur over
looking the lake, says the only apparent
difference between wet and dry seasons
when the rise occurs liz that the water ap-
pears to be colder in time OF drought. What
Ia true OF the rise of the waters IS also true
OF their recession, for they gradually dis
appear regardless of the amount of rainfall
in the county.
The phenomenon is explained on the
theory that there is a subterranean outlet
which becomes closed in some way and ia
opened by the pressure of the winter when
the highest point is reached every seventh
year, but this ia mere guessw ork and moth
ing has ever been discovered to Justify
such a theory. The Pennsylvania RGii-
ropd Company. which owns a number Of
icehouses on the edge of the lake, made
soundings at different places before the
rise began. and found the greatest depth
to be ninety feet