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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
LITIGANT SHOOTS AT JUDGE.
Minister Gets Angry When Case Is
Thrown Out of Court.

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 29-Judge
Hebbard Of the superior court was a
target in court for a bullet fired by Isaac
Selby, minister. The ball grazed the
Jurlsts head. Selby, who attained con-
siderable notorety in the courts within
the last year through appearing as his
own attorney in divorce and damage
suits, turned his revolver on several law
yers who were about to seize him. civ
ing Judge Hebbard a chance to lump
from the bench and grab him.
"You deserve it," Selby cried to the
court as he was hustled out of the room.
Selby brought suit against another man
for alternating his wife's affections. His
suit was thrown out Of court, but the
wife received a divorce because of cruel
ty. Selby has haunted the court and
several times has been elected
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
LEAPS TO DEATH IN
A LONDON HOTEL.
YOUNG NEW YORK MAN THROWS
HIMSELF INTO THE LOBBY
FROM THIRD FLOOR.
Elverton Chapman Dashed to Pieces on
the Stone Floor-He Was Only
20 Years Old.

Lcndon, Nov. 29-Elyerton Chapman,
aged %, (whose home is in New York
city, committed suicide last night at the
the third floor landing to the yestibule,
where he was shockingly mangled on the
marble floor, his skull was crushed, one
arm was shattered and there were other
injuries, from which he died in terrible
agony within q few minutes.
Chapman arrived at the Carlton last
Saturday, accompanied by his valet.
After dresSlg for dinner last evening he
left his room and upon arriving at the
head of the staircase suddenly eluded
the watchfuI attendant, sprang forward,
cleared the banlster and fell three flights
to the ground.
The vestibuIe was filled with we'll
dressed men and women who were pro
ceeding to the dining ROOM The band
was playing when the tragic incident oc
cured. 1t was all so startling that great
confusion at once prevailed, but doctors
speedily arrived and Chapman was con-
yeyed TO his room. He succumbed al
most Immediately.
Chapman arrived at the Carlton from
Paris. He complained Of i'll health and
apparently the management suspected
that his mind was unhinged, as they de-
tailed man to watch him. The de-
ceased remained III his room all Monday.
In his fall he narrowly escaped striking
the wife of the Mexican minitser, Gen.
Gallardo. The body was removed to
mortuary in order to await the inquest,
which will take place Thursday.
New York, Nov. 29.-Elyerton r.
Chapman, the young man who commit
ted suicide in q sensational manner in
London hotel last night, was the son of
h. K. Chapman, senior member Of the
firm Of E. r. Chapman & Co., bankers,
OF this city. Mr.. Chapman is now on his
way south to inspect some of his proper
ties III Virginia and has not yet been ap-
prised of his sons death
Young Chapman was about % years of
age and had recently graduated from
Oxford. He visited his home here early
in the present year, returning to Eng
land during tie summer. During his stay
here and at the time Of his departure,
be appeared to be in excellent health,
both physically and mentally, and his
friends say they are unable to account
for his strange action in taking his life
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
SHOT BY HER FATHER.
IL Three Places-Arm Amputated,
Foot May Follow.

Calumet, Mich, Nov. 29-Lanti, the
12-year-old daughter of Gus Peterson.
was shot and seriously wounded by her
father. who was cleaning gun in the
kitchen. The gun went off, the bullet
passing through the ceiling, and pene-
trated his daughters foot. She was in
the bedroom on the second floor. Contin-
uing in its course, the bullet grazed the
girls knee and struck her arm, SCATTERING
the elbow and embedded itself in her
body. The girls arm was amputated,
and the loss Of the foot is probable.
Attempting to release an article from
a hook in a barn with the stock Of gun.
Oscar Fred, aged II, was seriously
wounded. He held the muazle in his
hand. The bullet passed through his
arm twice.
Waunakee, Wis, Nov. 29.-Elizabeth
Kirsinger, the 4-year-old daughter of An
drew kirsinger, was shot and instantly
killed by her 6-year-old brother while
playing with gun
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
PAUPERS ARE MARRIED.
Inmates of Appleton Poorhouse Slip Out
and Are Manifestations
Charge Is Dropped.

Appleton, Wis, Nov. 29.-[Special. l.
By marrying a couple whom he did not
know were both inmates of the county
poorhouse, Judge Henry Kreiss has freed
Otto Weigand Of a serious charge, for
which he was to appear at the November
term OF court. The couple, David
Walch, 81, and Lizzie Schneider.
%. fell in love with each other
shortly after the girl had been com
mitted to the poorhouse at her own e.
quest. Yesterday morning they left
without informing the superintendent
where they were going and immediately
applied to Judge Nreiss for a special dis
pepsatiOn and were married
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
MURDERED IN HIS CABIN.
Bert Nowship, Formerly of Wisconsin, 1:
Mysteriously Killed in Little Hut
at Waucedah, Mich.

Appleton, Wis, Nov. Especial !
Bert Nowship, brother-in-law of George
Hob Of this city, and brother Of William
Nowship Of Milwaukee, was murdered
Saturday night at Waucedah, Mich,
while asleep in his cabin. The body was
discovered by a neighbor who visited the
place to obtain water.
1t was first thought to be d case of
suicide, but an investigation showed that
the shot had been fired from the exterior
of the cabin, the bullet having penetrated
the window sash near the head Of the
sleeping man and penetrated a vital spot
causing instant death. Nowship formerly
years of age and had been living in Mich
igan the past year, clearing up a 40-acre
farm. The cause of the crime is not
known. The remains will be brought
here for interment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
GAINS PANAMA'S FEARS.
Secretary Taft Arrives at Isthrus on His
Peace Mission from the
President.

Panama, Nov. 8.-Secretary of War
Taft and party arrived at Colon on
board the United States cruiser Collm-
bia.
He went by a special train to Pana-
ma, where he was received by President
Amador and the Panama cabinet.
After greetings had been exchanged
Mr.. Taft said: at is q pleasure to bring
the greetings of the President Of the
United States and to congratulate Pana-
ma upon the propitious beginning of a
long and prosperous life.
''Che United States has no intention.
in the isthmus other than to build the
canal for the benefit Of Panama, the
United States and mankind. There is no
desire to exercise further power" Presi-
dent Amador later in the day returned
Secretary Yafts official call.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
CAR JUMPS TRACK;
FOURTEEN INJURED
FATAL ACCIDENT AT A CURVE ON
A DOWN GRADE IN ST.
LOUIS.
Both MotOrman and Conductor Are
Placed Under Arrest-Brake
Would Not Work.

st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 2S.-One man was
killed outright and fourteen other passen-
gers were injured, some of them seriously,
III Bellefontaine street car that jumped
the track and overturned today. The
dead:
CHARLES J. WARNER, office man:
thrown off the platform and struck head
i foremost on pile of street car rails.
The injured:
Lena Hiltman, bruised and cut
Louis Hirt, bruised and cut.
Orrin Olney, bruised and cut
Emma Skoeipkep, cut On face and body
internal injuries.
Annie Thiemeyer, cut on face and head
and internally injured
Bernard f. Kramer painter, lacerated
hand, shoulder and chin.
Louis Knepping, bundle boy, lacerated
arm and hand.
Charles Chever, laborer, badly injured
shoulder.
Clemens F. schoenig, machinlst badly In
Jured shoulder.
Otto. Alien Kirck, cut about face, spine
injured
Walter Schmidt, cut about face and hands,
by flying glass; right leg hurt; bruised
about body.
John R. slevin, cut about face and head;
lett arm wrenched.
Maj. II. Spinsby, back sprained, face cut.
IL: NJ. Cottrell, cut by glass and badly
bruised about body.
The accident occurred at a curve while
Ine street car was running at full speed.
Leaving TIE track the car dashed across
the street, hitting the curb and overturn-
ing, and streWing the street with injured.
| When the accident occurred the car was
crowded with men, women and children
on their way to work.
Police Sergeant Connors arrested Mo-
torman Charles III. Smith and Conductor
L. p. Morganier. Neither is injured.
Smith told the police that the accident
was caused by the failure of his car
brake to work while the car was on the
down grade leading to the curve.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
EX-MAYOR DEFENDS
SUPERIOR GAMBLERS.
Laws We're Passed Now Acts as
Attorney for Defendants.

Superior, Wis, Nov. 29.-[Special. :
There is a lively fight in sight between
The city Of Superior and gamblers, who,
nntil recently, had been operating for
some time with but little interruption.
The fight will be over the alleged au-
shority for Selling and destroying gam
cling instruments.
\ novel feature of the fight viii be the
appearance as attorney fer the gamblers
1f IL. w. Dietrich, former mayor, and
under whose administration was passed
he rigid ordinance which is now claimed
70 give the police full power to smash
and burn all gambling devices
Within the past few days there have
oeen several arrests of gamblers. They
lave not attempted to get out of pay
ng fines themselves, but have appealed
rom Municipal Judge Haily's order to
1urn the paraphernalia taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
WORK AGAINST CAUSE OF DRINK
The National W. c. T. u. Is in Session
at PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 29.-The thirty
first annual convention of the National
Women's Christian Temperance union be-
gan here today in the Baptist temple.
The union numbers more than 300 600
members, and includes in it's ranks mem
bers Of every Christian denomination.
Five hundred delegates from every state
and territory are in attendance Pres-
dents of representative women's clubs
will be invited to make addresses, and
many well known clergymen and educa-
tors will join the speakers The chief
feature Of today's programme was the
annual address of Mrs Lillian NJ. n.
organization. Mrs. Stevens has failed to
attend but one convention in thirty years.
and at that time she was kept at home
by illness
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
FOR SESSION.
Capitol Building Is Being Put in
Order for Reception Of
Legislators.
TO OCCUPY THE EAST WING.
Both Senate and Assembly Will Have
Quarters There-Modern Ele-
vator Is Installed

Madison, Wis, Nov. 29.-[ Special. j
Gen George e. Bryant, superintendent
of public property, and the capitol COM
missioners are busily at work arranging
for the coming session of the Legislature,
which begins on the second Wednesday
in January.
The east wing of the capitol is to be
repaired for the accommodation of both
Senate and Assembly, the former occupy
ing the lower floor and the latter the upper
one. The assembly chamber is plastered
and is III good state OF repair While
the lower one still presents bare walls.
New windows have been put in and other
attempts made to spruce up, but all show
that they are merely temporary eXpe-
dent. Both the east and west wings Will
have to be torn out finally, but possibly
the east enc can be used as fixed up for
q few years
Old Pillars Still Stand.
The OLD pillars still stand outside, but
ought to be taken away, as a high wind
might throw them down and do great
damage to the building as remodeled.
The west wing is total wreck. In
the new Senate chamber the order of sit
ting will be reversed The presiding
officer and chief clerk occupying a plat
form on the east side, instead of the west
as formerly.
The assemblymen will sit in the same
relative positions as they did formerly.
There are private Offices on both floors
for the presiding officers and chief clerks,
but most of the committees will be quar-
tered in the south wing on the top floor,
which has a four-foot higher ceiling than
used to cover the old garrets. For the
first time in its history the capitol now
has a decent elevator, so that 1t Will be
possible to reach the committee rooms the
same day you start on the ground floor.
New Furniture Bought.
1t is necessary on account of the fire
to buy everything new for the Senate. all
the desks and chairs having been reduced
to ashes. Th Assembly was little more
fortunate, forty-two of their 100 desks
having been saved.
Orders have been placed with a Mil
waukee firm to supply the necessary fur
niture, and it will probably reach here in
plenty of time to be placed in position.
The workmen expect to have everything
finished in the east wing before New
Years day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
CRAZY WOMAN BLAMED
FOR INCENDIARY FIRES
"a Crosse People Terror Stricken Because
of Numerous Blazes-She Is
Dressed as a Man.

La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 29.-The police
force are searching to find the mysterious
ncendiary whose crimes have thrown the
property owners of the residence district
If La Crosse in terror.
They believe the several fires in the
Dast few weeks, which have destroyed
thousands of dollars worth Of residence
property were set by a crazy woman,
dressed in mans clothes Such a char
acter was seen escaping from the Os-
borne residence, which was burned Sun
lay.
An attempt to destroy ST. Francis hos
pital was discovered. Stones had been
removed from the foundation and sticks,
hay, paper and other infammable ma
terial placed under the floor and ignited-
The fire was extinguished without large
loss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
ENGINEERS LIFE SAVED
BY BREAKING OF ROD.
Opportune Swapping of Eccentric Bar Is
All That Preserves Art Squires
from Death.

kaukauna, Wis, Nov. 29.-I Special
The night engineer, Art Squires, of the
haukauna Fiber company narrowly es-
capped instant death while cleaning his
engine. The sudden Shaping of the
eccentric rod, as his body struck it, was
all that saved his lite. When the rod
broke, the engine instantly stopped. His
clothing had caught on a Set screw,
which threw his body partly over the
main Shaft. Had he passed around the
shaft lie would have been crushed to
death. His arm was broken twice and
his shoulder dislocated and his head and
body badly bruised.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
WOMAN Is IN DEEP.
Mrs. Cassie Chadwick of Cleveland Is
Defendant in Suits Aggregat-
ing $267,8oo.

New York, Nov. 2S.-A sensation has
been caused here by the bringing Of suit
by Herbert D. Newton of Brookline,
Mass, against Mrs. Cassie Chadwick of
Cleveland, the wife Of physician, for
$190,800 for money loaned
In addition to Mr.. Newton's suit, sew
eral banks have taken action to recover
various amounts, which bring the total
up to $267 800.
Banks Also Complain
Besides Mr.. Newton, the plaintiffs in
the suits against Mrs. Chadwick are the
Euclid Avenue Savings and Trust COM
pany Of Cleveland, for SIS, 231, the Saw
ings Deposit Bank and Trust company
of Elyria, o., for $4,000, and the Amer
lean Exchange National bank for $685.
8OS.
Sensational Stories, Too.
The magnitude OF. the suits and sensa-
tlonal stories growing out Of the case
have attracted much attention here. Mrs.
Chadwick came here last Thursday and
went to a hotel. At this hotel it was
said today, that she had remained only
one day but it is believed that she is
still in this city. Her husband is believed
to be in Europe.
Claimed to Own Securities
Boston, Mass, Nov. 2S.-Herbert D..
Newton of Brookline is well-to-do busi-
ness man. Concerning the action against
Mrs. Chadw ok, he says that suit has.
been brought at Cleveland to recover
upon loans made to Mrs Chadwick 81
anl not alone concerned in this matter,
said he. but must decline to tell who.
are the ether parties. | made the loans.
Ion the strength Of a statement of Mrs.
Chadwick that she owned securities suf-
tlc,cnt to war;, ut the loans" Mr. New
ton undo 1stands the case will cone UP 1T,
Cleveland tomorrow.
Oberlin Bank Closed.
Oberlin, O., Nov 2S.-The Citizens
National bank of this place was closed
this morning. The action was taken as a
result of & meeting of the board of d--
rectors, held yesterday. The following
notice was posted on the bank door to-
day:
This bank will not open this morning
or until further notice. The bank is in
charge of the national bank examiner for
examination and investigation
A financial statement issued by the.
bank in September last showed the capt.
tai stock to be 100000; surplus, $4,000;
deposits, S475,00O; loans and discounts,
$317 900; bonds and real estate, $133,-
900; due from banks, S126.000; cash on
hand, $21,0 c.. G.. Beckwith is presi-
dent of the institution.
Carried Mrs. Chadwick's Notes.
The bank was founded in 1853. 1t is
generally understood that the bank car
ried notes of Mrs. Cassie Chadwick Of
Cleveland to a large amount.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
WOMAN WISHED TO WE'D.
Miss Mary Roach of Waterloo, Wis, Is
Married in Indiana Prior to Under
going Surgeons Knife.

Laporte, Ind, Nov. 29--[Special.l /
James O. Laughlin of Chicago and Miss
Mary May Roach of Waterloo, Wis, ar
rived at Michigan City late yesterday
afternoon, and, securing a license, were
married by Justice c. t. Dibble The
couple then took the first train for Chi
cago, where the bride is to undergo an
operation for appendicitis.
The groom and bride both feared that
the operation might have fatal ter
mination, and Miss Roach desired to be
the wife of Laughlin before submitting to
the surgeons knife
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
Curious Custom in India.

The Calcutta Statesman says q curious
custom obtains among the Coorgs. When
one of them kills a tiger or a panther,
he is married to the dead animal regard
less of its sex. Propped upon a frame
work of wood or bamboos the animal is
carried in procession and the marriage
ritual is strictly observed while lavish
hospitality is dispensed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
WILL PROSECUTE WALLACE.
E. N. Breitung Says He Will Proceed
Against Former EmpIove.

Marquette, Mich, Nov. De. n.
Breitung, employer Of James Wallace
who is said to have stolen $4,000, said
that he would 90 his duty in the matter
Of prosecution. He stated that Wallace
would be brought back from England
as soon as extradition can be effected.
All but $4,000 of the missing securities
have been recovered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
DEATH OF AMERICAN ACTRESS.
Carolina E. Daniels Expires Suddenly in.
London Suburb.

London. Nov. 2S.-Carolina Elizabeth
Daniels, Sc years Old, said by witness
before a coloners jury to have been an
American actress known as Carrie Dan
iels, died suddenly 1T Hammersmith, n
a suburb of London. The woman is said
to have held diplomas and TO have at one
time practiced medicine in the United
States She was once a member OF Mrs.
Langtry's company in England, but re-
Gently had been Il teacher of music and
eIocution Her maiden name was Dew
ton. and it is claimed she WAS divorced
thirty two years ago from Eugene DeIos.
Daniels Of Michigan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
HOLDS FRANCHISE rs INVALID
Court Allows an Injunction Against ga
Cent Fare Line" in Cleveland

Cleveland. O., Nov. 29-The circuit
court has declared invalid the Denison
avenue franchise Of the Forest City Rail
way company, better known as the SO
cent fare street car line,' on the ground
that the company did not have the neces-
sary frontage consent. An Injunction
against the company was allowed May
or Tom L. Johnson is credited with be-
ing interested in the company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
SUES FOR FISH TRUST PROFITS.
W. Vernon Booth Defendant in Action
Begun at Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 29-Charles 5.
Davis of Detroit began action in the su-
preme court against w. Vernon Booth CT
Chicago for several hundred thousand
dollars. Davis says he was one of the
promoters of the fish combine now known
as A. Booth & Co. of Chicago, but claims
he failed to secure his share of the prof
its. The suit is based upon an alleged
verbal contract between Davis and
Booth. The defense claims that the
agreement, if there was one, was cor
rupt, the intimation being that it was for
the promotion of trust
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
SLUG AND ROB THE CHEF.
La Crosse Restaurant Cook Assaulted by
Holdup Men Who Rifle His Pock-
cts and Fell Him.

La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 90 Special. i
Fritz Guenther, chef in q downtown
restaurant, was assaulted in the business
district by thugs, who rifed his pockets
and left him apparently dead, while on
his way home from work. He will prob
ably recover
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
TO REFLECT JOHN MITCHELL.
United Mine Workers Nominate No One
Else for President.

Hazleton, Pa, Nov. 29.-President
John Mitchell, Vice President William
Lewis and SecretaryTreasurer w. 3.
Wilson of the United Mine Workers will
be reelected without opposition at the
next national convention at Indianapolis
on January is. The voting blanks for
the various locals received here show
they are the only persons nominated for
their respective positions The nonlina-
tons have closed and the men will ballot
for national officers between now and
January /, when all returns must be in.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
IRISH PEASANTS NOT STARVING.
Michael Davitt Says People in Mayo and
Galway Counties Are Not Dying.

New York, Nov 29-Michael Davitt,
the Irish leader, who has been in Ameri-
ca on private business since November
5, will sail for his home tomorrow. Re-
garding reports that the peasantry in
Mayo and Galway counties is on the
brink of starvation, through failure Of
the potato crop, he said the matter APP
peared to be exaggerated There was a
wet summer and fears were felt for a
partial crop failure, but no apprehension
existed of serious calamity. In even
good seasons, he said, there is poverty in
the section mentioned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
CANADA SEXES FISHING BOATS
Ten American Graft Fined for Illeqal
Catch in Dominion Waters.

Eastport, Me-, Nov. 29.--Ten American
fishing craft, including eight sailing yes
sells and two steamboats,, have been
seized by the Canadian fisheries protec-
tive cruiser Curlew and fined for illegal
hshlng in the Canadian waters of tribu-
tary of Passamaquoddy bay, near ST
George, n. B. All seines and fish were
confiscated. The seizure is the most ex-
tensive by a Canadian cruiser in many
years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
SEGREGATION AT ZION CITY. .
Young Women Must Sit in Certain Part
of the Tabernacle.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 29.-The young
women of Zion City who go to the serv-
ices in the tabernacle unattended by their
parents no longer are allowed to sit where
they please. A section of seats near the
stage has been set aside for them and
there they sit. At the end of each row
is deaconness. a similar arrangement
gathers the young men in one group
farther back in the hall. The reason for
this segregation is not given, but it would
prevent all flirting during service We're
any of the young people of Zion SO in
cHned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-11-30
GEN. COXEY Is BANKRUPT
Commonweal Army Leader Files Petition
at Columbus, o., with Liabili-
ties of $287,ooo.

Columbus, O., Nov. 29.-Gen. Jacob s.
Coxey of Mount Vernon the leader of the
"Commonwear' army, has filed a per-
sonal petition in bankruptcy in the United
States court here. His liabilities are Civ
en- as $2S7000. His assets consist of
1850 shares of stock in the Coxey Steel
and Silica Sand company and an unse-
cured note for 81 900 The CoXey Steel
and Silica Sand company is now in the
hands of a receiver.