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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
WISCONSIN PENSIONS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10
Special. THE following pensions were
granted to Wisconsin people during the
past week:
Peter Him. S12; August klug, IS; Henry
Heibig, $12; David Smith, So; A. L. Hazzen, 50;
Bridget Patterson. SIS.
Warren Martin, So; j. NJ. Binkley, $50; T. f.
Mary McManus, IS.
5oSep9 3aa r Hail ANY S1s Micbaef &
S12; W. H. Bixhy, IS; NJ T. Shreye: 81; Thomas
o'Connor, $50; j. n; Stone s24; William Paint
500; Louis Eyerson, So; Charles Buntncl, $40;
Elizabeth Unser, $12; Mary Gurk, $12.
H. j. Gleson, So; W. L. Thomas, Sc; Aaron
L. Vanderpoo IS; D. NJ. Bingham, SO; CT
D. /. Davidson, So; Charles J. Phillips. So;
n Brunnelle $40; A. ]. Lewis, $40; Conrad
Lehrt $40; J. L, Claughiin IS; G. W. Viderto,
So Fred Miller IS: Domittle Laftower. So.
ole Olseson, IS; Charles CARMEL, $40; Z. p.
Young SD; Albion Larkin. $12; Willis Curtis.
So; .Adell Cook, $40; Mary A. Ilanley So; lsa-
bel CiiEia s.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
WINNEBAGO CHICAGO'S RELIEF.
Icemen Work Night and Day on Second
Harvest

MENASHA, Wis. March 16.-ISpn-
cial. 1.-The zero weather of the past few.
days is proving bonanza for ice compa-
MES of larger cities. Crews are kept ut
work here night and day and ten car
loads are being shipped daily to Chicago.
A large amount is also being stored for
consumption during the summer months
and will be shipped to Chicago in car
load lots. GAINESVILLE companies have
also made application for large supply
and it is expected that ice will be har-
vested on Lake Winnebago until near
the middle Of April. The ice is about 20
inches thick and as clear as crystal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
ZlONITE DEAD ON TRACK.
Mrs. Mary Tanner Suffered Stroke OF
Paralysis Recently and Her Mind
Was Affected

KENOSHA, Wis, March III Spe-
cial. Mrs. Mary Tanner, aged CO. was
found dead on North-W estern tracks at
Zion City this morning. Mrs. Tanner
was a resident of Zion City and an
ardent follower of Dowie. A short time
ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis,
James Rooney, aged 81, a prominent
resident of Kenosha, died suddenly from
heart disease this morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
AWARD GIRL TO FATHER.
La Crosse Grandmother Must Give Up
Dead Daughters Child

La CROSSE, Wis, March 17.-Tspe-
cial. IA long suit between father and
grandmother for the possession of g.
year-old child has ended with q decision
in favor of the father. The child is Ed
ward Frigin, who, since the death of his
mother has lived with his grandmother,
Mrs. Ernest Groeshner, here. Recently
Frigin married again and wished to take
the child TO his home at Kansas City,
but she refused to give up the boy The
case may go to the supreme court. Judge
Fruit held that Il father could not be
deprived of the custody of his child
when he could give it a good home
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
F. F. SHOWERS RESIGNS.
Superintendent of Schools at Stevens
Point to Leave-Mr. Pray Declines
to Discuss His Case.

STEVENS POINT, Wis, March IL
T. f. Showers, for the last three years
superintendent of the public schools, has
rendered his resignation to take effect at
the end of the school year in June. This
resignation following the recent deposi-
ton of President Pray of the normal
school leaves local education circles in a
disturbed condition. Mr.. Showers was
formerly superintendent at ShebOygan
Falls and Amigo and was also known
as state institute conductor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
WAS NOT BURIED ALIVE,
Waupaca Woman's Friends Find After
Examination That Their Fears
Are Groundless.

OSHKOSH, Wis, March 11.-[Spe-
cial. THE fear of relatives that Mrs
Jens Hemingson of Waupaca might be
alive, although pronounced dead by q
physician at Waupaca, resulted today in
the casket being opened in this city An
examination revealed no sign of life, SO
the remains were taken to Riverside
cemetery in this city and inferred The
woman died suddenly last Sunday, but
the ife-like appearance of the features
caused apprehension that she might be
buried alive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
MILWAUKEE, DEBATERs WIN.
Upheld Affirmative at Wisconsin on Gov
eminent Ownership Question.

MADISON, Wis, March 17.--The an
nua semi-public debate of the Philoma-
thia Debating society was held at library
hall last evening on the question ::
Would it be for the best interests of the
people that the national government ac-
quire, own, control, and operate all rail
roads of the United States? Copstitu-
tionality conceded was won by the
affirmative, upheld by Roland 3. Roehr
and Edwin f. Gruhl of Milwaukee, and
Edgar E. Robinson. formerly of Ocono-
mowoc high school. The negative was
debated by Walter Sexton Of Marsh
field, John Collins of Hilisboro, and Will
liam Leiseren of New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
FALL PARALYZES YOUNG GIRL.
Viola Mack of Shell Lake Injuries Spine
on Waxed Floor.

SHELL LAKE, Wis, March IL
Especial. Miss Viola Mack's back is
paralyzed from fall on a waxed kitchen
floor. She has broken her arm twice,
and when a little girl accidentally
chopped off two toes with an axe.
Little Anna Salaen was attacked by Il
dog while on her way to school and SER
ously bitten Her body is said to be
badly lacerated, but she viii i've The
dog was killed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
VARSITY NEARLY BEATEN.
Hudson National Guardsmen Charge I'm
fairness After Losing Basket Ball
Game by a Close Score

HUDSON, Wis, March 17.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The University of Wisconsin
basket ball team narrowly escaped de-
feat here last night at the hands of Co.
/. The Badgers finally won by a score
of % to 20.
The Hudson militiamen claim that
friendly referee. is responsible for their
defeat The varsity clearly outplayed
the soldiers, but excelled in basket
throwing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
GROH CLAIMS HE WAS ENTICED.
O1NOI1 O1~111I00 I1l@ w EN- 1NLD.
Sheboygan Man Sued for Alleged Breach
of Promise in Chicago.

SHEBOYGAN, Wis, March 10
Especial. THE letters of Madam
Jeanette Young Of Chicago to George NJ.
Groh of this city have been filed in the
Chicago court where the case will come
to trial. Madam" Young, who wants
SIS, 900 for breach of promise, has scores
Of crosses: marked kisses, in the letters
to Orch. it is said. Grohs attorney
claims that his client was enticed 20
Chicago so as to get papers served on
him at the breakfast table.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
NEllLSVlLLE MEN
PRINTERS DUPES !?
Strange Journeyman Is Alleged by Them
to Have Passed Worthless
Checks.

NElLLSEILLE, Wis. March II
lopeclal.l-A young man, thought to be
gong under the aliases of James A. Bill
lings and L. n. James, is in Jail here,
charged with forgery. Four merchants
of this city, who claim that the man
swindled them out of nearly 500. will
appear against him at his hearing.
March 20
The man came here and applied for
position on one of the weekly news
papers. He worked fairly we'll for a day
or two and then made himself objection
able, according to his fellow employees
lie was discharged at the end of the
week.
He Faces Many Charges.
Meanwhile, it is said by the police. he
bought clothing and other goods at sew
eral stores and rendered checks signed
with the name of the owner of the news
paper who had employed him. His vari-
Gus offenses, according to the authorities,
are as follows:
Bought suit of clothing at A Blums,
saying ne had a position with the news
paper and would get his check at the end
OF the week. Incidentally inquired for
house to rent, saying that his wife would
pc mere soon. Presented a check for $50
AFTER severa! days, receiving a balance Of
slo- The check was signed George Z.
newspaper for which the suspect worked.
Selected pair of show shes at the store
OF Matthew krapellen, telling the same
story of the pay-check. Returned with a
check for $50, bought a $3.50 hat, paying
down So and receiving the change
AT Ira gdorf-Zimmerman company's store
bought $40 worth of goods and presented Il
check for SO signed George e. Crothers''
for so, receiving 81 in change.
Where Suspicion Took Root.
To August Snyder clothing merchant
stated that he had recently graduated from
law school and about to locate here.
Said he made bargain with Mr.. CrOtherS
$50. Wanted a pair Of gloves, and upon
being shown a $3.50 pair said that they
were not good enough, as he wanted to
make a good appearance before the Nehis-
vile people. Selected a fine pair, then
wanted to have a suit made picking out
$40 goods Told Mr.. Snyder to take out
money for the gloves on the Crothers check,
and received SIS in change
Ran several small bills at q number of
saloons ordered bill of groceries at Hemp
at Paul Walks promising in each instance
to pay when he received his check
Went into the III. J. Brooks saloon and
represented himself as a travelling liquor
salesman.
Snyder Tells the Police.
August Snyder became suspicious and
notified the police, who arrested the man
in Brooks saloon. He had $44 in change
in his pockets and several blank checks
on Neillsville banks, it is charged.
1t is alleged that the checks were pro-
cured from the editors desk before he
came to work. No effort was made to
Billings, alias L. n. James, refuses to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
D. C. JOHNSON is HURT.
Milwaukee Travelling Mans Head Severe
ly Cut in Runaway Accident at
Janesville

GAINESVILLE, Wis, March TO-
Especial. I'D. G. Johnson, a Milwaukee
travelling man, was severely injured in q
runaway accident here today. His head
was badly cut He is now in a hospital.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
TO FORM G. A. R. IN DIXIE.
Former Superior Veteran Would Secure
Next Encampment for Texas.

MADISON, Wis, March 1G.-Col.
James H. Agen, formerly of Superior,
but now a resident Of Houston, Tex, is
the organizer of a movement to have
the national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic held in the Lone
Star state next year.
The war is over and we ought to.
have one big rally all together in Dixie
Land" he SAYS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
DEAN HENRY NOT OUT.
and Associates Deny the Report
That He Will Resign-Is Now
in the East

MADISON, Wis, March 17.-[Spe
ciaI. l-Relatiyes and near associates of
Dean Henry of the state agricultural
college deny the report that he ever gave
intimation he would shortly resign
Dean Henry is now in the east
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
KAUKAUNA COUPLE IN DANGER.
Russian Revolts Force Guesenhainers to
Flee to France.

KAUKAUNA, Wis, March TO-
Especial. edward Guesenhainer and
wife of Pesotschna, Russia, former resi-
dents of Kaukauna, have been COM
PEELED to give up their business interests
in that manufacturing town and have
fed to the country near Warsaw. They
are preparing as fast as possible to leave
for France.
Mrs. Guesenhainer is daughter of
John Jansen of this city and was mar
ried here seven years ago, departing
soon after for Russia
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
MILWAUKEE HAY MARKET.

Choice timothy hay, 1O.O0@1O.25; No.
timothy hay, 9.25@9 so; No. 2 timothy hay
7.OO@s.OO; clover and mixed, 6.00@7.50
choice Kansas and Nebraska prairie, 9.O0d
$50; No 1 prairie, S.25@S so: No. 2 prairie
6.OO@7.OO; Wisconsin prairie, 5.50Q6.5 so
packing hay, 4.5O@5.OO; rye straw, 6.509
100; oats straw, 5.00Q525; wheat straw.
4.5O0O5.UU
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
WIFE ARRIVES TOO LATE.
Baraboo Man Dies in a Milwaukee Hos.
pital from the Effects of an
Opera ton.

BARABOO, Wis, March 1871 Spe-
cial. While his wife was hurrying to
his bedside on a quick summons, Alex
ander Ouletto died in hospital at Mil
waukee last night from the effects Of al
Anera tiGn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21
Officers of Steamer.

The officers of the steamer are:
Captain-Con McCauley Of Manitowoc.
First mate-George Stems of Racine.
Second mate-William Glenn Of Chicago.
Engineer-Joseph Peroulka of Manitowoc.
Second engineer-Charles Wells of Chica-
go.
Purser-H. 2. Bloodgood Of Milwaukee.
Steward-C. Hedgeland Of Racine
About month ago the Atlanta had a
narrow escape from sinking near Lud-
ington, Mich. When some miles off that
port it sprang a leak and was picked
up by tug in a waterlogged condition.
The engines had stopped and the boat
was in helpless condition when found
and towed into Ludington harbor. The
Atlanta was regarded as one OF the
handsomest and best boats Of the Good
rich fleet.
The Atlanta was valued at upwards OF
$150,O0O and fully insured. She was
built in Cleveland in 1891 and was rated
Az. She was 200 feet long, 81 feet
beam and Il feet deep, and the engines
were 5000 horsepower. The gross ton
mage was 1929
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-03-21

was necessary, as it was not known what
moment the burning vessel would turn
turtle.
THE discipline on the boat was of the
best throughout. Capt. McCauley was
the last person to leave the boat There
was no confusion whatever and at no
time did the scene approach a state of
panic. The captain was cool through
out. Had it not been for this fact, how
ever, it is probable that some would have
leaped overheard to a watery grave.
After all had been removed from the
vessel the hull was turned toward the
shore and beached. The boat was a
complete loss
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-22

and will be filed with the secretary OF
state by January L. About $50 farmers are
interested.
GENEVA-Last. night was opening night
Methodist Episcopal church, a society COM
posed OF young men and boys. Governor
Mickey and State Superintendent McBrten
were present and spoke A comfortable
room In the basement of the church has
been given the boys for their meetings and
fifty.
WEST POINT-The harness shop Of A.
J. Romig at Beemer was closed on attach
ment by his creditors on Tuesday. Upon
a consultation, the attachment proceedings
were withdrawn and the stock was placed
in the hands OF w. A, Smith. cashier OF
the First National bank of Beemer, TO be
disposed of for the benefit of his creditors.
II Is expected that the assets will realize
sufficient to pay the creditors In fun.
BLUE HILL~-Wednesday evening Blue
Hill lodge No. IS, knights Of Pythias,
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: p. j. Merlin, chancellor COM
w, Fay, prelate; w. s. Ashby, master OF
work; A. D. Ranney master of exchequer;
Frank Baker, keeper of records and seal;
T. W. Mcclure, master OF arms; i. z.
Persiger inner guard; r. ID. Morety outer
guard. t.'.......'- ..'.-... .. .'
AUBURN-The Auburn poultry show has
been in progress for the. last three days
and is being held IN the Keedy. convention
ever been given in this city, At least 700
birds representing fourteen different kinds
OF poultry have been entered. There are
some notable birds in display. Mrs. Frank
| Daily of Auburn shows an aged black
Langshan hen which has a national repu-
| tatioI. as a nearly perfect bird, scoring, as
| II has. above the hen that won first in
| the International show held at Madison
| ing for the show is being done by Judge
\ Todd of Atlantic, la.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-22

Cortland Sun, who has been confined to
his home with the smallpox for the last
few weeks, was released from quarantine
today. This is the only case of smallpox
in Cortland.
BEATRICE-A preliminary meeting will
be held here January to select a team to
debate with the Humboldt High school.
The first debate will be held, with Lincoln
at this place. and the other with Humboldt
at Humboldt.
p COLUMBuSxJudge Ratterman has issued
marriage licenses in the last few days to
Byron &. Miller and Lillian DTummOnd;
Matthias u. German and Anna J, Braun;
Fred Il, WestcOtt and Esther Olesoni j. l..
Stickley and Aggie Lahoff.
COLUMBUS-For about twenty years
Sam Anderson has had a case pending in
the district court to establish his right
county land. Judge Reeder has now de-
cided the case in Andersons favor.
BEATRICE-Word was received here yes
terday from Inavale Neb. stating that
Andrew Arnold, a former resident Of Gage
county, had probably been fatally injured
by'a horse falling upon him. His shoulder
was broken and his skull fractured.
WEST POINT-Married, at the Congre-
gational parsonage in West Point yester-
day, Rev. DR.. Crofts performing the cere-
mony. William Patterson OF Pilger and
Miss Margaret Peterson of Avoca, Ia. The
couple will reside in Pilger, where the
groom is in business.
PLATTSMOUTH-Jud Paul lessen or
dered the Missouri Pacific Railway com
court the sum OF $500 as damages for dis
eliminating against the Farmers Eleva tor
company In Manley in this county. The
case may be appealed
BEATRICE-The assembly meeting of the
Church OF God convened in Beatrice yester.
day and win remain in session until Janu-
AIRY /. The meetings are held in West
Beatrice, and are attended by members
from Kansas, Iowa and other states, as
we'll points I'm Nebraska.
BRAINARD-By unanimous vote Of the
stockholders, the Bruno State bank voted
| to Increase its capital stock to $1,000 e
build modern brick building with all the
very latest improvements. This bank Il
one Of the old banks Of the county and iti
record has been very successful.
| HARVARD-At 2 this afternoon was held
| from the Methodist church I'm this city
| the funeral of ]. c, Wilson, who met 4
tragic death at Lead, S. D., early last
| Tuesday morning by being electrocuted ir
1 the transformer house of the Mogul mil
while trying TO adjust some OF the ma
| chinery.
| BENEDICT-The business men and farm
| ers met at the opera house in Benedlc
yesterday and completed their organization
| for a lumber company About 100 weri
present. The permanent officers are II
| Nettleton president, and A. Schneider sec
| rotary. Seven trustees were elected anC
| will procure the grounds at once. The ar
ticles of Incorporation are being prepare,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-22
RAILROAD RUMoRs AT FREMONT
Double Track on Union Pacific and
Depot on Northwestern.

Double Track on Union Pacific and
Depot on Northwestern.
FREMONT, Neb., Dec. H.-(Special y
From present indications the work of
double tracking the Union Pacific between
Valley and Kearney will be rapidly pushed
at this end of the line this winter A. H.
Norris will have charge Of the civil en-
cheering work for the company in this
vicinity, and has secured offices in the Com
mercial National bank building and will
move his family here 1t is expected that
about thirty-five miles will be completed
this winter The engineering outfit is all
ready on the ground.
An inspection trip by President Hughitt
Of the Northwestern and a number of other
\oftcals OF that road to the Fremont yards
yesterday is stirring up a great deal of
interest in railroad circles The plans for
the new freight depot. which is to be To-
Gated near the corner Of c and First streets,
provide for a fine two-story building with
large freight shed attached; a much
better building than that of either of the
other roads. The facilities of the Union
depot are proving too small and It is
generally believed among railroad men that
a new Northwestern passenger depot on
the site Of the old one is among the proba
bilities OF the near future.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-22
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful IL is II
Preserving Health and Beauty.
Costs NothinR 10 IN.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
Is the safest and most efficient disinfeet-
ant and purifier In nature, but few realize
its value when taken into the human sys-
tenn for the same cleansing purpose,
Charcoal is a remedy that the more you
take Of It the better; it is not a drug at
all but simply absorbs the gases and inn
purities always present In the stomach and
intestines and carries them out OF the
system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after smok-
ing, drinking or after eating onions or
other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clears and improves
the complexion, It whitens the teeth ana
further acts as a natural and eminently
safe catharuc.
It absorbs the injurious gases which col
lect in the stomach and bowels; It disin-
fects the mouth and throat from the poi
SON of catarrh.
An druggists sell charcoal In one form
or another, but probably the best char
coal and the most for the money is IN
stuarts Charcoal Lozenges: they are com
posed OF the finest powdered Willow char.
coal. and other harmless antiseptics I'm tab
let form or rather In the form OF large
pleasant tasting lozenges. the charcoal
being mixed with honey.
The daily use Of these lozenEes will soou
Al
seneral health. better complexlon. sweeteI
breath and purer blood, and the beauty OF
A. h. that no possible harm can result from
their continued use, but on the contrary
great benefit
A buffalo physician, in speaking OF IN,
benefits Of charcoal, says: Il adyis,
Stnart's Charcoal Lozenges 10 all patient,
s,fferipg from gas in stomach and bowels
snd 10 clear up the complexion and purif,
tbe breath. mouth and throat; also be
Wsve the liver Is greatly benefited with
TIE aaily use. Of themi they cost but twenty
ave cents a box at drug stores. and al
though IN some sense patent preparation
YET bensve 4 get more ana better enar
coal An stuarts Charcoal Lozenges than Il
anv al ehC ordinary charcoal tablets"
send YOU name and address today 10
a free trial package and see for yourself
r A stuart Co. So stuart Bldg. Marshall
Mich.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-22
Diamonds Found An Laundry.

FREMONT, Neb., Dec. H.-(Special)- j.
One OF the girls in the employ Of the FL
deity was surprised yesterday while iron
ing union suit TO find a diamond brooch
and three diamond rings attached to II
near the waist. The suit had gone through
the washing machine and the wringer and
dryer without the gems being discovered
and the settings were but little worse for
wear on account Of their rough usage. They
belonged to the wife Of a wealthy business
man here and their value is estimated at
$500. The woman had fastened them Ia
her underclothes for safe keeping and had
forgotten them until the proprietor Of the
laundry told her that he had them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-22
OFFICIAL FIGURES DENIED
University Lobby and It's MOuthpi'Os
Dodge Cash Fund Statement
LEGISLATORS INCLINED TO KNOW FACTS
no Disposition to Hamper University
or Put It on short RRtiOns, but
simply Demands Business
Methods.
cFrom a star corregpondentl

LINCOLN, Dec. A.-(special. y with
Characteristic insolencs the university
lobby, with the fake reform Journal as its
mouthplece, denies the concealment Of some
C9O8.OOO by the secretary to the Board OF
Regents in reporting to the state auditor
on its estimated resoU rces. The figures
published in this column several days ago
are on file with the state auditor and
signed by the secretary, and the endeavor
TO deceive the members of the legisla-
ture Is too apparent to be denied.
The deception practiced in the matter
Of the university finances is exactly like
the deception practiced by the registrar in