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Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02

phe following buildings were damag
the roofs catching fire from brands sent
SkyWard by tho gale of wind:
81 Peters Lutheran church. steeple de-
stroyed and roof burned. loss, $4,000.
Grant school, 5000
Residence Of the Misses Agnes and The
rosa GUrCnhcck
Residence Of and Office Of Or. /. T. Him.
Residence of T. W Watson.
Itesidcncc of Rev. c. Il. Bcrgcmann
Residence of u. T. Foster
Residence Of Or. l.. A Bishop.
Residence of John Heath.
Residence of Frank Heath.
residence of !. {. EUhrman.
Residence Of Rev. I. IL. Keller.
Residence of Fred SeEmith
Residence OF r. &C. Barrett.
Residence of Mayor u. w Clark.
Fond du Lac steam laundry.
Other smaller fires were started in the
residence district lying between Second
street aud Arndt streets and extend a
distance of nearly ten blocks. and extend
ing east and west for a distance of about
two blocks.
Total Loss $3.50, 900.
II addition to these losses. large tour
ing cars belonging 10 II. s. Wiley. Ii. K.
Potter ana Lieut.-Goy W. II. Couuor,
the Crescent Auto * Machine company
ana ruuabouts owned 10y DIR. S. h. Gavin
were completely destroyed. The total
loss is about S250.0OO
The cause of the Ere is q mystery.
John ,Tamhor. the manager in charge of
the garage declared tilat it was due to
crossed electric wires, while street
rGmor this morning said that an CNplO-
sion occurred in the gasoline tank of the
Connor automobile which had been run
into the garage but half hour before
The fire started.
Those who were near the corner of Sec
On6 and Mari streets when the fire was
first seen, declare that there were five or
They believe that it was the fuel tanks
in the cars which were stored there.
City Calls for Aid
A heavy gale. coupled with an made
quatc water supply. was responsible for
he spread of the condagration and the
delay in checking the path of the fire
Calls were sent to Oshkosh and Mil
waullee for assistance and help arrived
from Oshkosh, but the flames were got
ten under control at : o'clock so that
the Milwaukee order was countermand-
cd
All Fond du Lac was awakened and
out TO assist III fighting roof fires and
helping residents in that section of the
city TO remove their household effects
end get them to q place of safety. ThiS
required the work of hundreds, but they
succeeded in saving the city from de-
struction.
The distance between the garage and
the Congregational church is two blocks,
and the roof of the latter caught Are
from burning emberS which were car
ried there by the gale st. Joseph 5
church was located just across the street
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
ROSSLYN IS BROKE. "
English Nobleman Spends $4,000 in
Stage Money in Attempt to Beat
Roulette Game

LONDON, Set. 30.-The unique gam
bling contest between Sir Hiram Maxim
and Lord Rosslyn cRme to an end, yes
terday afternoon and shows defeat for
the system advanced by the latter
Lord Rosslyn claimed that by his sys-
TEN of playing it was possible 10 win
at roulette against the Monte Carlo
bank Sir Hiram said this was impos-
sible, and in order to settle che con
troversy the two men began playing
roulette in a Picadilly club ten days
ago, Sir Hiram conducting tie game
in the same way it is played a4 Monte
Carlo Lord Rosslyn started to play
with $4,000 in dummy" money and
the bank had an equal amount.
Lord RosslynS system has been
proved to be fallacious. At one period
of the contest he was about $4,000 to
the good, but for the past three days
the bank has been a steady winner and
his lOrdship's capital in dummy" money
became exhausted this afternoon.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02

Grant school. located south of the gar
age, was partially destroyed, the roof
catching fire and the upper story being
badly damaged before the fremen sue
ceeded in putting out the blaze in this
vicinity.
St. Peters Lutheran church is located
west, on Mari street. and the entire stee-
Dle and part of the roof We're destroyed.
The huge clock struck the hour Of i
when the conhagration was raging. and
then. as the immense tower fell. the
gong. buried in the debris, struck seven
teen times and stopped.
Many Water Pipes Burst.
Fond du Lac for years has depended
upon pressure from the MANS Of the
from the garage and nothing could save
that edifce from complete destruction
Old Landmark Destroyed.
The residences which were damaged
lay direct in the path Of the flames and
it required heroic me9 Sures 10 keep the
sparks from working havoc on the dry
roofs The Mayham residence, one of
the city's landmarks and the home of
the late DR.. T.. +. Mayham. mayor of
Fond du Lac for five terms and Demo
crat Of the old school in Wisconsin,
was located just east Of the garage 1t
was beautiful and costly residence and
contained some Of the most artistic
paintings from the brush OF the late
Mark Harrison and Edward g. Mas
craft.
Fond du Lac Water company for fire
protection. One engine is owned by the
city. bat it is an out-of-date contriyance
and of little use. During the fire this
morning water pipes burst in various
parts Of the city, flooding the store Of
the ThcIc Clothing company and the
office Of DR.. j. w. Sorenson ON Main
street. near Forest avenue, and the base
ment of the Penny Arcade on South
Main street
\ year ago q pipe line was laid to
Lake Winncbago to furnish additional
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
TO EDIT RIPON ANNUAL.
Junior Class at Congregational College
Chooses Crimson Staff for the
Present Year.

RIPON, Wis. Sept. 3O.-fSpeciaL i
Earl NJ. Wakefield of Tomahawk was
elected associate editor of The Crimson,
the Ripon college annual by the junior
class yesterday, and William Bate OF
New London assistant business manage.
Miss Helen Mulch of Ripon and Hugh
Goggins of Grand Rapids will have
charge of the literary department: Miss
Irmagard Jones OF Wautoma. the po-
erical department; Miss Rcna Shuart of
Pleasant Prairie. class historian. vii
bert Smith of Milwaukee will edit the
athletic department.. ]. e. Morarity and
Arthur SChaar OF Fond du Lac were
elected editor-in-chicf and business mdl.
ager, respectively, at Il meeting Of tbs
class last spring
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
KILLED WHILE ASLEEP
HENRY STATT TAKES A NAP ON
STREET RAILWAY TRACK.
Milwaukee Man Employed by Street
Railway Company Loses His Life
Companion Escapes

RACINE. Wis, Sept. 3O.-IIenry
Staff, single man of Milwaukee, over
30 years of age, was brought into the
morgue at , o'clock this morning with his
face and part of his head cut off, one
arm severed and his body mangled. Stat.
with Mick Iaskit, was employed by the
Milwaukee Electric Railway < Light
company They were welding rails at
the corners of Washington and Hamil-
ton avenues. They went to sleep on the
tracks. y car used for construction.
hacker down upon Staff and killed him
TaSkit woke up and jumped out of the
way Just III time to save himself but
was unable to awaken Staff
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
EXPECT SHIPS FRIDAY
American Fleet Is IN Communication
with Manila, but Definite
Word Is Lacking

MANILA, Sept 3O.-While the prog
ress of the American battleship feet is
presumed 10 have carried it through the
Basilan channel some time during the
.ate afternoon. and while there is every
expectation that the warships Will arrive
late Friday, the interruption Of the wire
less telegraph service has prevented any
definite information relating 10 the loca-
ton Of the warshps.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
ALLEGES CONSPIRACY.
La Crosse Grocer Sues James B. Murray,
President of State Association,
for $4,000.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Sept. 29.-[Spe-
cial. l-Alleging that the La Crosse Re
tail Gfrocers' association, Il branch of
the Wisconsin Grocers' association, is
conspiracy by which wholesalers and
retailers are terrorized ana the public
defrauded, Nicholas Birnbaum. a local
grocer. today brought suit against the
local association and a score of the most
prominent members, including James +.
Murray, president both Of the local and
state associations. for 5000 damages
Birnbaum alleged that the wholesalers
We're not permitted to sell to him and
that farmers are prevented from deliver
ing him produce.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
ROBBERS MAKE
BIG BANK HAUL
AT LADYSMITH
YEGGMEN CRACK SAFE AND ESCAPE
IN EARLY HOURS OF THE
MORNING.
KEEP UP FIRE ON CITIZENS.
Gang of Seven Terrorizes Town and Make
Way with Booty On a Hand
car
SHERIFF AND POLICE IN PURSUIT

IADISMITH. Wis, Sept. 29.-I Spc-
cial. IA gang of yeggmen at > o'clock
this morning blew open the safe of the
state bank here and escaped with $1,000.
There were seven cracksmen in the gang,
four of them standing watch while the
other three worked inside the bank build
ing. Sheriff Reed and Chief Of Police
McNally have started i'll pursuit of the
robbers in gasoline car.
Safe Blown Open.
1t is not known where the burglars
came from. but about > o'clock this
morning the town was startled by four
explosions coming from the direction of
the bank building. Citizens turned out
to ascertain the cause of the explosions
and were met with Il vOllcy of bullets
from the robbers who had been left on
guard. Night Officer Gordon was shot
in the right arm when he rushed to the
scene of the robbery and several per-
sons who stuck their heads out of win
dOWS to see what was going on were
shot at by the burglars.
Use Guns Freely,
1t took the ycggmen twenty minutes
To complete the job and during the en-
tire time that the three cracksmcn were
working at the safe in the bank the rob
hers on guard kept Miss Frances Xii
gore. night telephone operator in the
bank building, covered with their guns.
Every five minutes the cracksmen would
send a vOlley down the street TO keep the
inhabitants from yenturing out while the
safe was being cracked. The robbers
did not leave town Immediately after the
bank was looted. for Il few minutes after
the big excitement had passed at the
bank building two men were discovered
trying to break into the poStofice Post
master Fritz was notified. but when he
appeared on the scene with Il rifle the
men had disappeared. 1t was learned
afterwards that the cracksmen had Stol-
en- their revolvers from the Sands Hard
ware store.
The state bank is insured for $4,000
against burglars.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
HELD IN RUSTIN MURDER CASE.
Charles E. Davis Is Bound Over for Trial
in Omaha Mystery.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 3O.-Following a
five days legal battle before Police
Judge Crawford Charles Edward Davis
was bound over to the district court to
answer the charge of murder in the first
degree for the killing Of DR.. Frederick
Rustin on the morning of September 2.
Bail was fixed at $4,000, which was
promptly furnished by two brothers Of
the defendant, and the accused man WIS
permitted to go, although he viii re-
main in charge Of guard, retained by
the Davis family. Mrs. Abbie Rice,
who has been detained since the shoot
ing. it is stateal, will be released on
a nominal bond for her appearance as j
witness.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
Hold Services in Armory.
Miss Mayham Heavy Loser.

Miss Bessie Marie Mayham, the well
known soprano soloist, was one of the
heaviest losers in the fire in addition
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
COUNTY WINS ITS CASE.
Judge Lueck Sustains District Attorney
in Contention OF Mcmahon Case
Witnesses

WAUkESHA. Wis, Sept. 30.-[Sp
ciaj. district Attorney Mucklestou to-
day received an opinion from Judge
Lucck in the case of DR.. Hugo Phillcr
against Waukesha county. in which he
holds that the county is not liable for
Philler'. compensation and sustains the
demurrer of the district attorney to the
complaint on the grounds that it does
not constitute facts sufficient to cause Il
claim or cause of action. DIR. Philler
and number of other insanity experts,
including DR.. Walter kempster. Mil
waukee. employed as witnesses for the
defense in the Mcmahon murder trial
filed bills against the county, charging
nj the rate of $50 per day for their
services. the aggregate being about
$1,000
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
HLAUDS NEW YORK.
German Scientist Declares Metropolis
System of Registering tuberculosis
Cases Is a Model

WASHINGTON, D. G, Sept. 80
Dr. Robert Koch, the noted German
scientist, declared today before the sixth
section of the International Congress on
Tuberculosis that he always had regard
ed the work of the health authorities of
New York city, under the direction of
DR. Herman NJ. Biggs, general medical
officer of the department of health OF
that city, in combating tuberculosis as
a model to be followed by other munich
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
GETS ASIAIE CHARTER,
pany Writes Required Number
OF Policies.

OSHKOSH. Wis, Sept. 29-[Spe-
ciaI. The Wisconsin National Life In
srrance company OF Oshkosh has ac-
ccmplished the seemingly impossible by
securing 800 policies aggregating over
$i,0ooC00 which permits them to receive
charter from the state of Wisconsin.
The company has now received its char
ter and officers will be elected in few
days and Il Jubilee banquet held.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
BADGER TROOPS Ex0NEPATED.
wisconsin Boys Are Cleared Of Charges
of Rowdyisn

FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Ind. Sept. 26.-[Special. The Third
Wisconsin has been eXonerated from The
charges of rowdyism preferred against it
by the citizens of Indianapolis The
first night the soldiers were in camp the
Michigan boys had quite a time in the
city. Some Of the offenders claimed 20
be members of the Third Wisconsin. and
when the report reached camp Col. Hol-
way started rigid Investigation. The
testimony of the Badgers, the regulars
and the First Kentucky entirely refGted
the charges. and the colonel lifted the
ban that had been placed upon the
troops. On pay day passes were issued
TO the members of the Third and they
were allowed to visit the city once more.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
c. P. STRIKE SETTLED.
End of Lockout Is Announced by Furi-
Gus Blowing of Whistles on All
the Locomotives.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba. Sept. 30-AU
midnight the residents Of Winnipeg We're
startled by the furious blowing of loco
motive whistles, which was the signal
announcing that the Canadian Pacific
mechanics strike, which started August
4, had been declared Off The strike ili-
volyed about 10000 men. The terms of
settlement have not vet been announced,
1t was decided to declare the strike off
in the west first and it will be fol
lowed by a similar declaration in the
east.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
Il DEAD IN TRAIN CRASH
BERLIN 81" CARS COLLIDE ON
TRIPLE CROSSING.
Passengers Dashed Forty Feet to Ground
Many Electrocuted by Deadly
Third Rail.

BERLIN. Sept. 26.-Two trains on the
Berlin elevated railroad were in collision
early this afternoon. AS a result eigh-
teen persons are dead, eight seriously
and many others slightly injured. Most
Of the deaths resulted from contact with
the electrified rails.
The accident was caused by a mis-
placed signal. One of the cars. which
was crowded with passengers, was
thrown to the street forty feet below and
shattered. The greatest mortality was
in this car. The police were quickly at
the scene and the work of extrica ting
the dead and wounded was begun. Am
balances were summoned and waited
close &c the scene of the wreck while the
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
BURGLARS BLOW SAFE.
Enter Postoffice at Cato and Garry Off
Registered Mail-No Clue to Rob
bers' Identity.

MANITOWOC, Wis Sept 80
Special. l-BurglarS robbed the safe of
the Cato postoffice in the store of w.
\. killcn. at that place last night. secur-
ing a valuable registered letter. The
thieves entered the building through a
window which was forced, and a pccu-
liarity of the robbery is that a regis
tered package which was also in the
safe was not touched, and second safe.
used by Mr.. Killen for his personal
mercantile business, was not disturbed
A bottle of nitro-glycerinc and Il fuse
were found on the premises There is
no clue to the thieves.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
BANDITS SCARE BLACKS
Virginia Outlaws Force Negroes TO Pro-
vide Them with Food Under
Death Penalty.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 30-There
were no developments in the Bucking-
ham county reign of terror situation to-
day except that the citizens are organic
ing vigilance committees with the pur-
pose of hunting down and DISCRIMINATING
the outlaws. The latter have warned
the negroes if they do not furnish them
with food they will be killed
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
SHIPS AT GIBRALTER.
American Navy's Fighters, Sailing in Ad-
vance of Fleet, Nearing Allan
tic Again

GIBRALTAR, Sept. 30.-Tbc Amer
can battleships Alabama and Maine ar
rived here this afternoon from Naples.
As they entered the harbOr they saluted
the garrison and the flag of Rear Ad-
miral Goodrich, commander of the Brit
ish naval establishments at Gibraltar.
The American warships will coal here
preparatory to sailing for Horta, Azore
islands.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
MONTANA SEES COMET.
Slender White Streak, Gradually Widen
ing, Extends Across Zenith
Like a Rainbow.

BUTTE, Mont, Sept. 30.-What APP
parently was the tail of comet, very
distant was witnessed here from about
9 O'Clock until 1890 last night, when
clouds obscured further observation.
The phenomenon was viewed by hun
dreds of persons. L. first appeared as
a slender white streak, gradually widen
ing and lengthening, extending across
the zenith like silvery rainbow. The
streak showed no vibrations. The phe-
nomenon was also observed in Missoula.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02

fire protection. but this has never been
connected with the city mains Some
manufacturing establishments have made
use of the lake water, among these being
the Fred Rueping Leather company and
the Eastern Wisconsin Railway and
Light company.
Last night when it was seen that the
water supply was running low, the lcath-
or company turned the water from its
large arteSian we'll into the city mains
and the additional pressure rcpienshed
the supply so that some progress could
tie made i'll checking the blaze.
Fire in Elks' Club
During the fire a gas stove in the
Elks' clubhouse exploded causing Il
small fire and threatening that building.
The beautiful Masonic temple, costing
over 100000, is located just across the
street from the congregational church,
but was saved from destruction by the
slate roof. The livery Of r. II. Hastings
escape the fire, although it was threat
ened.
Bert Cady, a trrckman ut No. / engine
house. fell from one of the buildings and
was hurt. He is also suffering from
burns. NJ. McGrath. first assistant chief,
was overcome by smoke and was re-
moved TO his home. Jacob I.ochr fell
through a hole in the roof Of St. Peters
Lutheran church and sprained his ankle.
His hair was singed and his eyebrows
We're burned off completely.
st. Joseph's Catholic church was one
of the most beautiful and costly churches
in the city. It's interior decorations were
regarded as among the most artistic from
the classic viewpoint in the state. The
congregation had recently installed an
expensive organ.
Hold Services in Armory
Both the destroyed churches will be re-
| built Immediately. The losses arc par
| tally covered by insurance so that there
will be no delay. Sunday, St. Joseph's
congregation will hold services in ArmOry
Il and will continue until word is re
ceived from Archbishop Messmer.
The garage was formerly known as the
Crescent Opera house.
Miss Mayham Heavy Loser
Miss Bessie Marie Mayham, the well
known soprano soloist. was one of the
heaviest losers in the ire. in addition
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
1878 WORDS ON POSTAL,
Chippewa Falls Girl Claims to Be the
Champion Microscopic Writer
Of the World.
CHIPPEWA FALLS. Wis. Sept.

CHIPPEWA FALLS Wis. Sept. 20
Il Special Miss Lou d. Cosgriff of
this city is believed to be the worlds
champion microscopic writer. She has
just completed the feat of writing 500
words on the back of a United States
postal card, 34x51a inches. The writing
is hardly readable with the naked eye,
but is distinct under n microscope. Ev-
cry letter is we'll formed and there is
no blurring. The writing was done with
pen and ink.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
hPIN CUSHION" IS DEAD,
Freak Who Swallowed Poison and Stuck
Needles Into His Body Ends
Life Suddenly

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Sept. 36--With
his body full of holes and sears, the
suit of many years of feats, such as
sticking pins, needles and sharp instru-
ments through the face, neck and arms,
and the swallowing of tacks broken
glass, rough-on-rats, and other deadly
poisons, Henry J. Johnson. human
freak" and strong man, was found dead
in bed in rooming house.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
New Lines Ready BY November 1.

WAUKEGAN. Ill. Sept 3O-The last
link of the Chicago Milwaukee under
ground telephone conduits is being laid
between Lake Bluff and Lake Forest.
Work on the big job between the two
cities has been going on for about two
years. 1t Is now expected TO open it
for public use November 1.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-02
Winneconne Bank Reopens.

MADISON, Wis, Sept. 30.-The Win
neconne State bank which recently went
into the hands of Commissioner Of Bank
ing Bergh on account of overlooking with
questionable paper, was reopened yester-
day by permission, all the notes and 9TH
er paper about which there was any
question having been removed and the
capital being increased from $4,000 TO
$4,000.