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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
Judge Decides That Harroun's
Declarations Showing Despond-
enoy Can Be Received.
MRS. HARBOUR Is BLAMED.
Witness States That He Saw Her Hold
ing Hands with DR.. Murray-Un-
Certaker Also Testifes.
CROWDS STILL PACK COURTROOM.

Stevens Point, Wis, Nov. 3.-[Spe-
eiai. John Boyer, a young man who
worked for Walter Harroun several
weeks before the latter's sudden death,
said to have been caused by strychnine
poisoning, was the most important wit
ness heard at the trial of Mrs. Harroun
yesterday. AT the preliminary examina-
ZION last spring, the name of DR.. Murray,
then a practicing physician at Plover,
was coupled with that of Mrs. Harroun
and the state is now endeavoring to
show that the relations between the two
gives a plausible motive for her alleged
desire to get rid of her husband. Boyer
testified that he had frequently seen DR..
Murray holding Mrs. Harroun's hand
foot of her bed.
5. ID. Clark, the undertaken who pre-
pared Harroun's body for burial, testi.
fed the corpse was the most rigid he had
ever handled.
Before the jury was admitted to the
courtroom, the attorneys again argued
for and against admitting in evidence
statements said to have been made by
Harroun that ''he wished he were dead"
Judge Hastings, who had the question
ander advisement since last Thursday.
decided to admit this evidence. This de-
eision is considered of great importance
by the defense.
Smith Harroun, the father of the de-
further cross-eXamination. He denied
that his son had used such expression in
his presence.
The large courtroom is packed each
day, there being almost as many ladies
present as men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
TOOK AWAY HIS WIFE.
Irate Mother of Newly Welded Bride
Takes the Girl Home-Husband
Bides His Time

Calumet, Mich, Nov. Special. j
Rfarried and parted from his bride after
less than three hours bliss, the culmina-
tion of a partially successful elopement.
as the plight in which Henry Gardner of
Hancock finds himself.
Miss Mabel Moe was married to Gard
ner few days ago. The evening of the
wedding the happy couple were enjoying
a wedding dinner with a few friends,
when the irate mother Of the bride APP
peared. After giving expression to her
indignation she invited the two to her
home. Arriving at the house Gardner
stepped back to allow his bride to enter
first. The bride entered, but as Gard
ner was about to follow, the door was
slammed in his face and locked Mrs.
Gardner is now, it is said, detained in
ahe house Of her parents, who were
strongly opposed to the marriage Mr.
Gardner has not taken any measures to
secure the release of his bride as yet
However. he says that unless his wife is
released he will seek the aid of the
courts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
PRINCETON BANK TO
BE PROGRAMMED,
Stockholders Meet and Agree to Take
Care of Liabilities-New Incorpora-
ton May Be Necessary.

Princeton, Wis. Nov 2.-[Special. /
At meeting Of the stockholders of the
Princeton state bank Saturday evening
it was decided to attempt REORGANIZATION
Of the old bank, or, if that could not be
done. then to organize new bank and
assume the liabilities of the old bank.
A majority of the stock was represented
and all stockholders present agreed ia
take the same number Of shares held by
them in the old bank Directors were
appointed to secure subscriptions in the
event of the new organization. 1t now
seems probable that the old bank will
be re-established. There is a shortage
of about $500 to be made up by the
Princeton and MOntello banks, after de-
Quoting the amount turned over by Lei
mer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
SANTA FE OFFERS BIG REWARD.
Will Pay $4,000 for Arrest and Conviction
Of Train Wreckers.

Chicago, H., Nov. "a reward of
$4,000 has been offered by the Santa Fe
system for evidence sufficient to convict
the persons who pulled spikes and re-
moved rail joints at the bridge between
Manzanola and Fowler, Colo, causing
fhe wreck Of train No. 6, the night of
October %. In addition to offering the
reward to stimulate others to capture the
train wrcckers, the Santa Fe company
has had detectives at work continuously
on the case.
The train which was wrecked carried
q large number Of bankers returning
from the annual convention in San Fran
cisco, but the car in which they were
riding alone remained on the rails
There was express shipments of gold and
silver from Colorado on the train, and to
get this was the object of the train
wreckers. Nobody was killed in the
wreck but the Santa Fe company is de.
fermined to capture and punish the per-
sons who wrecked it, endangering the
kyes Of more than 100 passengers. The
robbers did not get the gold
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
JUBILEE OF UNIVERSITY.
Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration to
to Be Held Next June.
TO LAST FIVE DAYS.
Large Gathering of Graduates
Expected.

Madison Wis, Nov. 2.-LSpecial /
After conference with representative
alumni President Van Hise announced
that the University of Wisconsin will
hold a jubilee next June in celebration
OF the fiftieth anniversary of the first
commencement
Five days will be devoted to the cele-
bration, beginning on Sunday with the
baccalaureate address and services in the
various churches, conducted, so far as
practicable, by distinguished cIergymen
from the alumni.
Many Alumni to Come
Monday is to be alumni day, and as the
list of graduates for the first half century
shows nearly 5000 names, it is believed
that the largest gathering in the history
of the institution will attend the alumni
business meeting, and banquet. In the
evening there will be a brilliant illumna-
ton Of the capitol and other public
buildings of Madison, as we'll as the uni
versity buildings. In addition to these
features, torchlight procession is
planned. in which some 5000 students
will march from the hill about the city.
On Tuesday the recently elected presi-
dent, Charles r. Van Hise, who is an
alumnus of the class of 10. will be for
mally inaugurated and a luncheon will
be served by the hundreds of delegates
and guests who will come from universe
ties all over the United States. In
the evening the president will hold re-
ception in his residence. An interesting
feature of the evening will be water
fete on the lake, with illumination OF
the lawns, that border it for a mile or
more along this shore.
University Presidents to Speak.
The formal services in celet ration of
the flftieth anniversary will occupy
Wednesday morning. when distinguished
university presidents will give addresses
centerlng on the progress and ideals of
American universities at the end of Il
half century. 1t is planned to give es-
pecial attention to the state university
ideal in these exercises and representa-
tlyeS from most OF the universities Of
the middle west will be asked to speak
The evening will be devoted to Il univer-
sity dinner reunions of the alumni of the
literary societies and fraternities, and o.
class play.
On Thursday the university will award
honorary degrees to consdera BILE num-
Der of eminent guests in connection with
the commencement exercises. At this
time an Grafton will be given by one OF
the most distinguished Americans The
jubilee week will close with a ball in the
evening at the armory.
European Scholars Invited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
New Richmond Parties Suspected

New Richmond, Wis, Nov. s. Spe-
cfai. Both local and county authorities
have made up their minds that the rob-
berry of the Jewett postoffice week ago
was not entirely the work of strangers
1t has become evident that someone
thoroughly familiar with the lay of the
land had hand in it, and local parties
are now under suspicion. Arrests are
expected SoOu
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
ANIMALS BURNED IN
AN APPLETON FIRE.
Stables of Brewing and Malt Company
Totally Destroyed-Dense Fog De-
lays Discovery of Blaze.

Appleton, Wis, Nov. Especial. I
Fire early this morning totally destroyed
the stables Of the Appleton Brewing and
Malt company and eleven horses and four
mules were burned to death The loss is
about $4,000, of which 5000 is on the
mules. The origin of the fire is unknown
Though the stables are within two blocks
OF an engine house, SO dense was the fog
that the IRE was not observed until the
roof was nearly burned off, and the ami
mails We're dead when the fremen ar
rived.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
BRIG. GEN. CHASE FOUND GUILTY
Colorado Militia Officer Convicted of Dis
obedience of Orders.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 3.-The court
martial last night found Brig Gen
Chase guilty of technical disobedience
of orders by vote of 6 to 4. He was
accused of disobedience in not obeying
an executive order directing the release
of a prisoner at Cripple Creek
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
sLASHBOARDS AT MENASHA DAM.

Appleton, Wis, Nov. 3.-The water in
Lake Winnebago has been receding so
rapidly that the slashboards were placed
On the Menasha dam.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
KILLED BY TRAIN AT NEGAUNEE
Charles Holm of Sands, Mich, Is Run
Over and Dies.

Negaunee, Mich, Nov. 3.-[Special. l.
Charles Holm was run over by fast
freight on the Chicago & North Western
railway this morning and instantly killed
lie attempted to jump upon the train
and fell between the cars He had come
here Yesterday from Sands, Mich.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
HAD A RIGHT TO FIGHT.
Ia Crosse Court Upholds Young Man
Who Defended Woman.

La Crosse, Wis, Nov 3.-[Special. i
The case of Walter McMulen and Mar
tin Munsen, arrested for fighting, was
tried yesterday. 1t appears that Nc
Mullen had insulted two young women
whom Munsen was escorting home from
church on Sunday evening and the court
held that Munsen acted exactly right and
released him, while McMullen received a
heavy fine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
EMPLOYMENT BUREAUS REPORT
There Were 1913 Applica lions for Employ
ment and ALI Were Furnished.

Madison, Wis. Nov 3.-The reports
for last week received from the two
state free employment officers at Mil
waukee and Superior show that there
were 1873 applications for employment
filed, all Of which resulted in satisfac.
tory places being taken. There were
151 applications for help filed during
the week, thirteen Of which could not be
filled
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
Hard Fight Over Six ShiIIines

I Neenah, Wis. Nov. 81 Special IA
suit oontesting the payment Of an alleged
Indebtedness of 70 cents was fled in one
local justice court where it occupied the
attention of the court. two lawyers and
half dozen witnesses over twelve hours.
a local organization which was sued for
the use of an oil stove said to have been
used during a picnic given by the organ
szation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
Handsome Church at Hancock.

Calumet, Mich, Nov. 3-[Special. i
The new Methodist church at Hancock
was dedicated Sunday. The ceremonies
were in charge of Joseph W. Powell Of
Buffalo and Rev. Robert Forbes, D. D.,
OF Philadelphia was the speaker The
new church is considered one Of the finest
north Of Milwaukee, costing upwards Of
$4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
STATE NEWS BULLETINS,
BRIDGE BUILDERS SERIOUS FALL

Green Bay, Wis, Nov 3.-Albert
Block Of WATERFOWL, a bridge builder,
fell from a bridge at Ashwaubenon aud
was seriously injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
APPLETON WOMAN DIES.

Appleton, Wis. Nov. "a telegram
announces the death in Boston, Of Mrs.
Charles l.. Fay, formerly Of this city,
as the result Of an operation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
Compes ADMITS He Will Resipn

London, Nov. "a special dispatch
from Paris says that at meeting Of the
council of ministers today Premier
Combes announced that he will resign
Immediately after the budget is voted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
AUTOS MUST BE NUMBERED.

Racine. Wis, Nov 3.-The owners OF
automobiles and motor cycles are to pay
81 license and the cars are to be mum
bered for the safety Of pedestrians.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
Posse Captures Murderer

Pottsville, Pa, Nov. 3.-Beniamin
Franklin Weisinger, who killed his two
brothers. was captured by the sheriff,s
posse after a hard struggle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
MAUSTON RESIDENCE BURNED.

Mansion, Wis, Nov 3.-Fire, caused
by defective chimney, partially de-
stroyed the residence Of I. G.. Baldwin
No insurance was held
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
Bumper Dat Crop at New Richmond

New Richmond, Wis, Nov. 3.-TSpe-
clal. 1.-The bumper crop of oats in this
region is reported by O. L. Creation.
His oats PANIED out over ninety bushels
to the acre by weight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04

And that no state tax be levied for the
above purposes for the ensuing year; and
no state tax whatever be levied for any
other purpose, except in accordance with
section 1O72a of the Wisconsin statutes of
1898 as amended by section 20, chapter 351,
laws Of 1899, and chapter 313, laws of
1902, a tax commonly known as the mill
tax for the aid of the public schools,
amounting to $1,027, 220.4O.
SCHOOL TAX AND APPORTIONMENT
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
Prominent Menasha Citizen Dead

Neenah, Wis, Nov. 3.-ESpeciaI.1-
George Grassel, aged Y years, a. promi-
nent Menasha citizen, is dead. He had
been resident of Menasha for thirty
four years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
CROSSING GUARDS AT RACINE.

State Railroad Commissioner Thomas
was here to confer with the city attor,
ney as to efforts to require the railroads
to place guards on dangerous crossings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04
European Scholars Invited.

Among other notable features of the
Jubilee it is planned to have a series of
addresses by distinguished scholars from
Europe, representing various depart
ments of university research
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04

Total So ,e1eoo 81 o27, 22o 90 81 POS, e9e. 90
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-11-04

MRS Il cannot tell
Lydia ID. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound
the ills peculiar
would bed in
bed before had
able
health 1t indeed
lie XIV"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-06

Cleveland. O.. Special.-The Repuo-
Hcan county convention adopted res
olu,ions endorsing the administration
OF President Roosevelt and recon
mending his denomination and cleo
ton in 1904 The resolutions also
warmly praise the records and ser.
vices of Senators Foraker and Hanna
and Governor Nash. Delegates 20 the
cast a solid vote for Colonel Myron
T. Herrick for Governor. Senator
Hanna addressed the convention and
paid a high tribute to President
Roosevelt and his administration.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-06

Salisbury. Specially the terms OF
the viii OF John II Buis life long
resident Of Salisbury before going 90
Jersey City. whore he died last week.
Belmont Coliege the Catholic instltu.
ticn in CASTOR county. viii receive the
bulk Of his estate Bequests 60 reia.
tives amount 90 about $4,000 and $500
is left 20 Rev. Father Joseph. OF Sails.
bury. the former pastor of the de-
ceased for the purchase of a new
organ for his church. Belmont College
win receive the residue which is
directed 90 Dee devoted to the educa-
tion of four youug men for the priest
mood. The estate Is valued az from Dee
tween 10000 and $4,000 depending
upon the prices which lots iu Sails
bury and Fredericksburg. Va. VIII
bring AID tue real estate is directed
Co Dee converted into money.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-06

Mrs Cunning S. Bedford pleaded
guilty in London to falsely certifying
child's birth and was anei $50.
About $50 Macedonians persisted az
the village 90 Smerlesh. which was set
ON fire during a hght with Turks.
United States Minister Herbert w.
Bowen arrived at Caracas on hts re-
turn from che United States
The Congregation OF che Propaganla
in Rome decided % recommend tirls-
ion of thc Archdicccse of Oregon
According 60 Russian accounts dis
order has followed the partial evaclA-
t.On ~ Mllrhul.a.
The posfomre Department is invest'-
eating tho increase in salaries ol assist
tant pcstmlsters and clerks
The sea. gulf and lake coasts OF the
United states have been apportlonei
into i3 districts for naval defense.
It is said Secretary Root has decided
the charge that Major r. l.. Howe
was cruel 90 Filipino prisoners was NOT
sustained.
Col Johnston J. De Peyster died az
Tiv0li-o aged So years.
An earthquake In Asiatic Turkey ic
stroyed a whole village near Erzroou
and killed practically an its 1000 ln
/ habltants.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-06

President Roosevelt IS travelling
eastward through Washington.
Gen. Bernardo Reyes. Governor %
Neuvo Leon. viii. 90 IS believed. Dee eN-
onerated by the Mexican Congress Tor
his course ia the riots 90 April ? I'D
Monterey. when the matter comes up
The revolver factory of smith &
WessOn was closed for the reason. 10
was said. that the men Joined a labor
union.
Marguerite Boycnvai died az Thenel-
les. France. after icing unconscious
for over % years.
A revised list OF tic casualties IN inc
first stage Of the Paris-Madrid automo-
bills race shows that 6 were killed and
is injured.
Premier Balfour. In answering an az
tack on Sir Charles Dixie. declared
that there was TO division OF cplnlcn
between himself and Colonial Secrs
tary Chamberlain and hints that he
might favor protection.
Lady Henry Somerset has retired
| from the Presidency OF the British
| Temperance Association because 81
bad health.
Andrew Middleton. cOlcred. me
man employed by the Southern Stal
| Telephone Company. was killed D.
electricity at Berkeley. eWdnesday a.
ternoon. A wire he was handAnS came
ia contact with live wire.
The Worlds typewriting recorc =
claimed by Miss Nary Pretty. a clerl
in the patent Office &C Washington
who accomplished the remarkable fea
OF typing 20. 400 words in six hoa.s
She had only ten minutes rest and re
fresHed herself with bseS tea ena 6ana
mas.
News vas received at Newport New
OF the death az Joe Desmond. boiler In
| sDector for the Government at Naul'a
lie lett Newport News var ago. an
his body viii be seat - Newport New
for sHfermenI
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-06

Norfolk. Spccial-The. marine en-
ginecrs have decided 20 strike june I
unless their demands for increased
wages are granted. They have refused
the proposition OF NJ X King. or
Norfolk. Southern Railroad and other
boat owners 20 submit the matter tn
arbitration. The engineers say they
have nothing 20 av6itrate. The ChesA-
rcake and Ohio Railroad has agreed 20
the demands and the Norfolk and
Washington liae OF steamers has part
~ done SO. The Atlantic Coast Line
has agreed 20 pay fer one month the
increased scale. IL tho men win the
company viii continue 20 pay the
higher rate. II they lose IL viii not
consider itself Obliged 10 continue it.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-06

The Irish Agricultural Organization
Society was formed in New York
Strikes and lockouts in New York
are the causes OF 100000 workmen be-
ing ldle
40 least l5 persons are known 20
have lost their lives In a Nebraska
tornado.
Contractor J. r. Mcdonald stated
that he expected CD have the New York
subway finished by Christmas
Many Knights Tcmpiar arrived in
Philadelphia for the hftieth annIvrr-
sasy of che Pennsylvania Grand Com
manlcvy.
Charles NJ sheaner. superintendent
cf telegraph Tor the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company estimates the Pennsvl-
sania's losses in us pole and wire war
vlth Che Western Uuion at $4,000
The American college professor was
declared to he only "a hired man iu
a case in a lecture by 81 a.
Chicago
Much damage to ufe and property
has been done to large areas on tht
western tributaries of the M.ssissip
ui
Evidence nccummuiatcs Sra ths
postomce fraud cases.
Arrivals in San Francisco from Pa
/ tagonIa tcll of Che escape of SD cCuvict.
/ who have secured arms and are terr0ri
/ zins large part of rcrre dcl FucEo.
lt is said there arc 200 lilc men I'D
Kansas t0 harvest the wheat crop
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-06
A TOWN WRECKED
Seven Hundred Armeuilns Among
the Victims.
1880 PEOPLE LOSE THEIR LIVES.
Frightened People Turn Their Stables
Into Sleeping Apartments-AT Terri
bic Shock.

Consiontinoplc. BY Cabie.-Adviccs
Thurs lay from Asiatic Turkey show a
terrible earthquake on April % al Mel
ozghard. vilayet OF Van. eighty miles
southeast OF Erzcroom on the Eu-
pirates The town was totally de-
stroyel with SIS entire population
numbering 1000 souls. including 600
Armonians as wen as troops forming
the garrison of Meiazshard Tn addi-
tion. 800 houses ia the nciehborlng Wiz
lagos collapsed.
\ somewhat severe earthquake was
felt here this morning but no damage
was done
Washington. Special Vice Consul
Oialvo. 80 Erzerum. Turkey. reports TO
the State Department that an earth
quake In tho canton ot Naiasgird. dis
trict OF Bitlis. on the 29th uiumo.
caused the death OF 500 people and LEFT
the city i'm ruins The shock was
strongly felt Ira Erzccum. a journey 90
3S hours. and threw the people into a
panic Many ~ Thorn turned their
stables. which are built level with the
ground. into sleeping apartments FOR
greater security.
London. BY Cable Tho Foreign or
I hce has received details from The Brit
ish consul ar Erseroom regarding tho
recent earthquake. 10 Maiassiri acc
ICord'rg 90 which a strong-shock. iasf-
ing thirty seconds was felt ON the
monins of April 90 throughout the
entire district between Lake Van and
the Russian frontier and as far west
as Karthput. The .toWn OF Maios.
herd. consisting OF 500 houses. was d.
stroycd and much havoc wrought ir
the surrounding villages Col khaln
hy commanding tho garrison OF Mel
azhcrd with his whole family three
other officers and eighty soldiers. per
ished in the ruins. Lieut.. COL Tavih
Rcy. whose family persisted becau.
insane The telegraph operator wh.
sent thc news ~ The catastrophe sai
De himself was badly injured and hi
wife ana sister were KILLED The For
eign Office has appealed for suhscrlp
tions for the RELIEF 0f tho destitute
b Aiohammedans. and The Christians @
Melazherd district
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-06

Jackson. KY. Special-Curtis Jett
and Tom White were arraigned Thurs
day FOR the murder OF j. ID. Marcum
and pleaded not guilty. After consid-
cradle delay. consultation among
the attorneys was held. This consuita
ton resulted i'm White and Jett sling
Charles Dixie advanced LiberaO. TO-
move Elijah Little ON the ground OF
prejudice They allege that Little said
they ought % bee hanged. The case
was set for Monday. which is the trsc
DAY OF the regular term of court and
there is a special term over Saturday
The grand jury Is stiu working on the
COckreu case.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-06-06

GAINESVILLE. Ca. Speoial-The sher-
III has arrested George Allen. we'll
known citizen of Piedmont. charged
with the murder OF George u. Worth
en-. whose body was found near the
roadside May 18th II is alleged that
there was serious quarrel between
Allen and WOrthen Immediately pre-.
ceding the murder. Anna Fambro. a
negress. was arrested as an acces
sorry.