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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
STATE CAPITOL IN RUINS
Fire Destroys Wisconsin's Legis-
lativs Building.
THE LOSS IS 100000
Madison Fire Department Is Unable to
Handle Fire and Engines Are
Sent from Milwaukee.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 27.-[Special.l J.
Nothing remains of the state capitol
building but the north wing, the ruined
walls and the bare and CHASTITY looking
dome blackened by smoke. The fire was
believed to be under control at 10 o'clock
this morning after having ragged for seven
hours.
Starts at O'clock.
About 3 o'clock this morning fire broke
out in the south end of the capitol. But
little is known of its origin, but it was
first noticed in the toilet room attached
to the Assembly chamber on the second
floor. 1t is supposed to have caught
from a gas jet. The fame was too close
to the ceiling and it is supposed the var
nish ignited.
Fire Department Helpless.
The first alarm was followed in a few
moments by a general call but it was
soon seen that the local department was
inadequate.
There was no water pressure on from
the university and in consequence but
little could be done towards checking the
flames.
The local fremen worked like heroes
with their single engine but the hydrants
were too far away from the city water
works to be available with lines of hose.
Ask Aid from Milwaukee.
Chief Charles Bernard Of the fire de-
partment notified the governor that the
firemen could not control the fire and Mr..
La Toilette decided to ask Milwaukee to
send fire engines. The request was i'm
,mediately complied with and at 10
O'Clock two companies arrived from Mil
Waukee.
People Save the Books.
AS fast as the people were awakened
they hurried to the scene and carried out
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02

books and papers, piling them in the park.
All the immense law library in the north
end was saved, but the books will be
greatly damaged by the snow.
The campaign literature which was
stored in the south wing was hurried to
the private law offices of Mr.. La Toilette
in the Fairchild building.
Prof Conover acting for the board of
control, hired rooms by 6 o'clock and most
of the boards records were carried there.
No Insurance on Building.
The capitol building was insured by
Coy. Scofeld for 100000, but the last
Legislature decided not to renew it and
the policies expired last December. The
policy adopted was for the state to here
after carry its own insurance and the
last of the policies of public institutions
will expire next June:
The capitol building cost originally
about 81 100000 and has been in course
OF either construction or repair since
1859, when the foundation was laid for
the east wing, where the Senate cham
Der was located.
The records in the office of the adjl-
tant general have all been saved, SO there
will be no delay after Monday i'll the
work of pushing pension claims.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02

as they will be, about 100000 will re-
store the building.
Supreme Court Library Lost.
Most of the furniture was saved, but
the books and records, including the SUI
preme court law library will be partial
loss on account OF rough handling As
soon as the heroic fire fighters. who were
on hand early, were reinforced by citi-
zens generally petty thieving began and
a great many small articles, including
| books, were carried off under oyercoats
The supreme court judges got together
and decided to secure new quarters at
once. They have been temporarily ac-
commodated in the federal building and
held their regular session this morning
despite the excitement raging on streets
outside.
Fire Chief Hurt.
Chief Charles Bernard of the fire de-
partment was badly hurt by falling about
forty feet from ladder but will prob
ably recover from his injuries.
James Nash, a fireman. was overcome
by smoke, but will recover
These were the only casualties re-
ported
The secretary of state, state treasurer
and board of control have secured tenn
porary quarters in buildings around the
park and will be in position to resume
business Monday. The governor has
moved to the State bank building.
During the fire there were several ex-
plosions IN the basement. owing to the
fact that the Guartermaster general had
some ammunition stored there
May Patch Up Building
1t is now felt certain that the wings
containing the Senate and Assembly
chambers Will have to be leveled and re-
built, but that the north and south wings
can be repaired. The iron dome is on q
separate stone foundation with very
thick walls, and is virtually uninjured cx-
cept by smoke.
1t is estimated by competent architects
that 100000 viii restore the capitol
even better than it was before.
Couldn't Do Much.
Nos. 5 and Z, the two Milwaukee com
panies, under George Linkman, got here
at 10 o'clock, too late to do much good.
but began playing ON the ruins and help
ing the local fremen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
Time Tells

Experience we admit is the best teach
er. The truth Of this true saying is dis
puted by no one. In commercial lines if
is Of the greatest value, especially in such
lines where fashion is a factor. Your
confidence placed with business concerns
OF experience aDd long establishment is
we'll founded. Such a one is the whole
sale millinery house of NJ Hermann &,
Co., Milwaukee, instituted fifty years ago
and enjoying an enviable reputation
throughout every year since their organ
iZatiOn.
They offer a finer, choicer and more ex-
tensive. line of millinery goods, novelties
and trimmed hats for this season than
ever before. If you are about to place
your order for spring stock it will be to
your own interest to acquaint Yourself
with the patterns, quality and prices of
goods offered by NJ. Heimann & Co., 423
429 Broadway, Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they canno,
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood
or CONSTITUTIONAL disease. and In order to cure Il
you must take internal remedies, Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is not Quack medicine. 1t was prescribed bv
one OF the best physicians in this country fol
years, and is regular prescription. It is com
posed OF the best tonics known combined with
the best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients is what produces such won.
derful results In curing Catarrh Send for ties.
timonlais, free.
+. ). CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
SPECIAL LEGISLATURE.
Session Must Be Held to Arrange for
New Capitol.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 27--[Special J.
The burning Of the state capitol will
mean the calling eff special session of
the Legislature to convene in the imme-
date future. The Legislature is the
only body capable of taking action in pro
viding a new home for the state govern
ment, the necessity for which is beyond
question.
The session will have to be held in
Madison as it is the seat of government.
1t will be easy to arrange to accommo-
date the Assembly in the Armory, while
the Senate can easily be provided for in
the state historical Library building or
both bodies may possibly find accommo-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
COULD GET NO WATER PRESSURE
Improvements on System Have Not Been
Completed

Madison, Wis, Feb. 27.-[ Special. I
The fire was discovered by Night Watch
men Lyons and Campton, who immedi
ately sent in a fire alarm and also called
on the university for water pressure. Il
was a long time before this call was re-
sponded to.
Prof. Turneaure says that the univer-
sity was not to blame: that the capitol
water service was absolutely inadequate,
but that if it had been two months later
things would have been different IS ii
would have been possible to get up more
water as the system is being improved
under an appropriation by the last Leg
iSlature
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
Did Not Agree with the Bird

Representative Cooper Of Wisconsin
has been sending very fine grass seed
to some of his constituents for a couple
of years Recently he received this let
ter:
Dear Mr. Cooper: l want to thank you
very much for the seed you have been
sending me- Please do not send any more
as our canary died ten days ago The bird
did not seem to thrive the seed you
have been sending.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02

Over million dollars day is being
paid into the postoffices for money or
ders. If the average time between the
purchase and the cashing Of a money
order is ten days the government holds
an average balance of $10,O00,0 900 Of the
peoples money-a balance with an earn
ing power of about 100000 a year.
When banks do a similar volume Of
money order business the average daily
balance in the money order department
Of each bank will be more than 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02

In 1929 Sweden had one saloon ia
every 100 habitants, and the consump-
ton Of pure spirits was GIT gallons per
capita; in 1900 she had but one saloon to
5000 inhabitants, and the consumption
had fallen to g gallons per capita.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
To Merchants and Milliners.

The excursions to Milwaukee arranged
by the Jobbers' association of that city
for the benefit of buyers are now on
and tickets for one and one-fifth fare for
the round trip are on sale up TO March
h R des Raqfpgs sF q H hs and ID Sj.
waukee, Blumenfeld, Locher & Brown
Co., 36S-374 Broadway This firm is
considered a leader in the Millinery line
and is attracting the trade from all parts
Of the West. An inspection of this up
to-date establishment will certainly be
Of benefit TO any dealer
-Nearly evarv city In tho intnrinr of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
The Most Common Disease.

Yorktown, Ark, Feb. 29th.-Leland
Williamson, NJ. D., successful and
clever local physician, says:
There is scarcely another form Of
disease physician is called upon so
eften to treat as Kidney Disease I in
variably prescribe Dodd's Kidney Pills
and am not disappointed in their effect,
for they are always reliable l could
mention many cases in which l have
used this medicine with splendid sue
cess; for example, I might refer to the
case of Mr.. A. H Cole
Age 81, greatly emaciated, some fe-
yer. great pain and pressure over re-
gion or Kidneys, urine filed with pus
or corruption and very foul smelling
and passed some blood. Directed to
drink great deal of water. gave brisk
purgative and Dodd's Kidney Pills.
The pills were continued regularly for
three weeks, especially If patient felt
any pain in region Of Kidneys. Cured
completely and patient performed his
duties as farm laborer in four weeks
DR.. Williamson has been a regular
practitioner for over twenty years and
his unqualified endorsement Of Dodd's
Kidney Pills is certainly wonderful
tribute to this remedy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
80 Blu. Mecaroni Wheat Per

introduced by the Z. S. Dept. of Ayr.
1t is tremendous cropper, yielding in
good land 80 bushels per acre, and on
dry, arid lands, such as are found in
Montana, Idaho, the Dakotas, Colorado,
etc, it will yield from 40 to SO bushels
This Wheat and Speltz and Hanna Bar
ley and Bromus Inermis and Billion Dol
Lar Grass makes it possible to grow and
fatten hogs and cattle wherever soil is
found s,,,s..--...
JUST SEND Zoe AND THIS NOTICE
to the John a. Salzer Seed Co, La
Crosse, Wis, aud they will send you free
sample of this Wheat and other farm
seeds together with their great catalogue.
alone worth $4,000 to any wide-awake
farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
JUST SEND 1Oc AND THIS NOTICE

-Georgia's new yagrancy law makes it
lawful to put to work ON the highways
any adult who cannot show he has reg
ular employment. AS a result of the
enforcement of this law the highways of
that state are being put in the finest con-
dition
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
Civil War Battle
Flags Were Saved.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 27.-[Special.]-
Much fear was felt that the battle flags
of the rebellion, which occupied cases
, In the rotunda, had been destroyed.
The flags were all removed to a place
of safety early in the day and no dam
age was done to them.
The G.. A. r. memorial hall, with All
it's records. relics and pictures, was
totally destroyed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02
When Grand Duke Alexis Hunted Buffalo.

Every time [ see mention of the
name Of the commander-in-chi of the
Russian forces in the east, I think of
the Grand Duke Alexis, in whose behalf
! organized one of the greatest buffalo
hunts ever known said Col. w. f.
Cody buffalo Bid. This was back
in 1872, and the young nobleman had
been received everywhere with most dis
tinguished hospitality. He had expressed
a desire to participate in a hunt on the
plains, and Gen. Sheridan ordered me to
go ahead and arrange for one. Buffalo
were still thick on the Kansas and Ne
braska prairies, and for three weeks we
chased Ahem with great success. Alexis
was then a youngster, a strapping big
fellow, good humored, and every inch a
sportsman. He killed about a dozen him
self, and at the end of the hunt de-
clared he had experienced the most en-
joyabe outing of his life.
These massive gold sleeve buttons"
said the colonel, exhibiting them, were
present to me from the grand duke.
and in their shape Of a bison's head,
studded with diamonds, were an appro.
pirate souvenir. "-Washington Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02

Nearly every city in the interior of
Egypt is now lighted by electricity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02

Practical insurance men say that the
loss if the entire building burned would
not exceed 100000, and that with the
north wing and most Of the walls saved,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02

II Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group. Insu.
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma.
A certain cure for Consumption in frst stages.
You will see the excellent effect after taking the
frst dose Sold by dealers everywhere. Largo
bottles 20 cents and 80 cents
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-03-02

At 10 o'clock the fire was virtually I'M
der control with the north wing nearly
intact, but the other three wings were a
total wreck, nothing remaining but the
bare walls and the dome, which was
blackened by smoke, but was otherwise
uninjured.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-08-04
Tho Mystery OF Glover.

The mystery Of clover, particularly white
Oliver, Ia puzzle. Here last year all the
pastures ard roadsides were white az the
drlfted snow with clover bloom and the
whole country as fragrant as the gardens
OF the gods, IL was jubilee year for the
bees, which worked ten hours day for fir
weeks Juggling the toothsome wealth OF
sweet to their hives. The bulk Of tbs
clover went to seed, FIVE times IS much
seed as was needed to Insure A 90 d stand
this year. But where "a the clover? NJ
tign Of Il anywhere, save few ST. al pa
ches here apd there, and lic bees this year
foraging around old sugar barrels and Tie
Ike, hardly getting enough TO keep body
and soul together. II IL al very qleer a.
10 lice with the unexpected and unwel.
come advent OF some Of our insect pests nd
animal diieases, coming and going wIthor,
apparent csnte.
An East Brookneld, Mass, correspondent
asks the Tribune Farmer; At what age
should q colt be vesnedf
Dr.. c. ID. smgad, V. s. replies: A.
rule five months Ia the bes. sge TO yetn
colts. They are then old enough to ca,
solid food well, which they have learned
while eating with the moihir. There are
special cases rtqaI,irg earlier weaving and
others later. Asa rule, sgaln will tGr,
farmers wean colts, calves, pigs and lambs
II too tender IN tge. This II especially
rue when ihsy are not properly weaaef.
But won't AZ this time write upon IN b.
de; did that some months eco. s,n.e
| to say they should al be es.iog grain or
peal 81 the time, aud the weaving ofaesll
hould be Ia the stable, ard le should 10,
e turned cut 70 run and race and 10 Gsst
lies. refer you 70 the article named iel
se.hcds.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-08-04
Volcanic ERUPT|ONS

are violent but soon over. Skin eruptions
often last for years; sometimes all ones
life. They just stay and stick, like the
dreadful visitor who never goes or accepts
hints that you are tired Of his company.
Skin diseases are efforts of nature TO get
rid of poisons in the blood or in the SUPER
fetal tissue. Kill or expel the germs and
the disease disappears, and the inaamed
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-08-04
THE TOUCH DuES IT

hsuaous Plaster. ass M. y.l sfAs
erssas-thsy hate s. sss yss IN Tiin ~
10 vssines "a : ass ~ tired heaslns yts
somIgala sla1 n ahty vast re rrrs ssta
anS strd pea a. ~ - sssuf bEsssass -hals
snA ihPpy gAtY go 80 it tsd aai o. l.
Try iAsm In. NAat iaf Way 81 kry
~oush 81 rolA yun fsty ls tfophled s.sli, .
sny brahefsnr pan - schr. ~ sorry psih
hiAusys of htef. rostillT nofas ED rl4ioA
81 muscular fArunastlssn rsp3efs an Irtn e.
. lee vesth OILY hall price jatt pos. I1
sHytking tasi raakrs The faArli2ss veth slav
ssd san, With pain rlsyhs Ia lie motion II
u. espa Tltnso1 . loruas Flasi ~ sgnhrsiy ca
lie bad spot. They are tie ses-oaf temerys-s
psSisrs bot Tia sast thai SO 10 sleep On
ygrr skin Ike cEt ca cgslion. There
70 comfort ard rpseiy relief IN tie touch q
them. No ether external remedy, 20 mat
Ter how made CT he~ called. Is worthy
10 hss In Tie safps street With Ben.
sors Ilssssrs. Pains ard ailments rns,i
away under them a. . sheet u Ice does ua-
Der The Spring sun. You eanrei fowfel
the veaiha bat ygn can always fore'sl
Tie effect q Eensons Pla,iers, IL 10 ~
sure ss the eject Of hot breakfast In .
hangry mAns stomach. BIZ, laas out for
snlsiiiuisa Gt, tho gsnuins. All drug.
tisis CT We Will prepay postage On any
nuEber ordered Ia ths United States %
s~rript Of abs each.
6sasrry 4 johnson. Mig. Chemists, NJ.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-08-04

and obsolete medicines for the same pur-
pose. 1t antagonizes and destroys all forms
of disease germs in the body as nothing
else does.
John Donohne, OF Chatham, n. Y, suffered from
Serofuls and Eczema for many years. All the doc
tors he consulted failed to give him any relief. At
Last, Mr.. Barfinger, his druggist, advised him to
He did and from the very first bottle he BEN
ented. The painful and foul appearing eruptions
his face, hands and body all disappeared and he
has DO, been troubled with the disease since.
Women are more frequently afflicted with
skin eruptions than men. Their confined
lives, and carelessness about their eating
and bowel movements, tend TO produce
the chronic skin troubles that worry and
disfgure them for years. A treatment with
Cal-curn Solvent restores health and good
looks. Refuse substitutes.
Send TO the Cal-cura Company. DIR. Ken
nedy Row, Rondout, N. Y, for free
sample bottle. Large bottles 800, all
druggists. One size only.
Remember; Only one DR.. David Ken
nedy ever lived in Rondout, City of Kings
ton, N. ", and the name Of his nep and
latest medicine is Cal-cura Solvent.
Csl-curs Solvent is for Sale by
A. II. PETTIBONE,
DEPOT. VERMONT
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-16
MRS. JOHN B. WRIGHT.

The funeral services of the late Mrs. John B. Wright took place from the family residence Wednesday afternoon at o'clock and was largely attended, many relatives being present from out of town. Rev. Charles F. Robinson of the Congregational church officiated. There were many beautiful floral trib- utes. A quartette sang very sweetly two appropriate selections. Mrs. Wright was born in Glastonbury, this state, and was sorty-six years of age. Some five years ago her health failed and al- though everything possible had been done for her relief by the most skilled physicians, it was without avail. She leaves besides her husband, three chill dren. Elmer. Ruth and Burton. all of whom are attendants at Morgan school. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Con- gregational church. She was woman of gentle ways and lovable character, which endeared her to all who knew her.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-16

this afternoon at ? o'clock. There will be added interest to sthe races by req son of she fact that John Brown, the well known harness tdealer of George street. has offered some very accept able prizes for the winners of the sever- al races. For the first there will be a lawn suit and for the second a set of racing boots.
 The races will be free-for-all, and it is hoped that every owner of a speedy horse will be on the Goffe street speed way prepared to make the race Of his life. The horses will be classified by Fred F. Potter, jr.. the well known horseman. and three will start in each heat. The oacers and trotters will be started separately. There will be semi- finals and finals. and the races will be started by Dr. Ross. the veterinarian. F. F. Potter and Dr. Riley and one or two other well known men acquainted with good horse flesh will act as judges.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-16
OBITUARY NOTES.
Captain James H. Murphy.

A military funeral with all honors be- Sitting his rank was accorded the late Captain James H. Murphy. who was once said to have been the bravest man in the civil war, was given him yester- day. The services were held at the Flynn undertaking establishment on Grand avenue. and were conducted by the Rev. Father Russell of St. Patrick s church. There was a large attendance Of men connected with the military of this city and who have been instrument tai in raising sufficient funds to pre- vent the deceased from occupying the obscurity of a pauper's grave. This would have been his fate as Murphy died penniless at Springside home sev- eral days ago. At the funeral record of his noble and brave exploits were read, and they were interesting in the extreme.
 The pallbearers were Robert Holiin- ger. James F. McGann, Al Hurley, D. j. O'Leary Owen Colwell, and Lieutenant Duffy. The burial was in the soldiers i lot in St. Bernard cemetery.