Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-22
ANOTHER CHARLIE ROSS.

lie Dickinson Kidnapped From Com
monwealth, Wis, Nearly Three Months
AgO--A Long and Fruitless search-A
Liberal Reward offered.
Correspondence Chicago Herald
COMMONWEALTH, Wis, Jan. 1.-THE
disappearance Of Willie W., the 6-year-
old son of Capt. William E. Dickinson of
this place, remains one Of the most mys
terious occurrences ever known in this
community. Nothing whatever has been
heard of the boy since the day of his dis
appearance. Active search in this vicin-
ity has of course been long since aban-
doned, as, if he had been lost simply he
must certainly have been found. This is
mining section, and in portions is
wooded. The most thorough search was
at once instituted when it was found that
the boy was missing. In this search the
residents of this place and of the neigh
boring village of Florence joined very
generally. Besides this band of Indi-
ans, under the charge of Mr.. ] e. Shafer,
was employed, furnished with provisions
and melted to prosecute thorough search
by the offer of liberal reward. The
search made by these parties was so thor
eugh that the idea that the boy was lost
has been given up. 1t is now generally
believed that the boy was abducted in the
hope of securing reward for his re-
covery. Mr.. Dickinson and his friends
cannot imagine any other reason for his
abduction.
The circumstances of the boys disap-
pearance are these. On Nov. / Willie
was dismissed from the public school at
3 O'Clock p. M, together with the other
primary scholars. He stopped and play
with other children for about half an
hour. He then went to his aunt's resi-
dence, near the school house, got his
overcoat and said that he was going
home. His aunt was sitting by the win
dow sewing when he left, and watched
him until he was out of sight. The last
person who saw the boy so far as is
known, was a teamster who knew
him well, and who met him on the
road. That was little after half
past O'Clock, and at the time the boy
was walking earnestly towards home. 1t
was not until 6 O'Clock that Mr.. Dickin-
sons fears were seriously aroused. A
search was Immediately instituted and
kept up continuously as above described.
Shortly after the boy disappeared gen.
eral meeting of the miners was ieid and
a purse of $500 made up 1or whoever
should succeed in finding him. When it
became apparent that the boy was not
lost. but that he must have been abducted,
the police authorities in cities and towns
generally throughout the state were noti-
fed of his disappearance and furnished
with minute description In addition
to this reward of $4,000 was offered for
his recovery, the stipulation being made
that no questions would be asked. All
these resources have failed, and the mys-
terry of his disappearance is as impene-
trable as ever. 1t seems to be another
Charlie Ross case, and the boys parents
are fearful that they will never recover
their child or learn what has become of
him. The matter has created profound
sensation here and Mr.. Dickinson and his
wife have the sympathies Of the entire
community.
l send the description and dress of the
which have been widely spread. 1t is
AID may lead to the boys recovery:
Age 6 years, hair very dark brown,
thin and fine, with tendency to grow in
point at forehead and just below each
temple towards the cheek-not inclined
to curl, penciled eyebrows, the left
one with a curve in the cen
ter higher than the right one. Blues gray
eyes which almost close when
laughing, one ear round at the top,
the other as if it had been pinched at
the rim ON top. Ears good size and well
set to the head; not spreading. Teeth
grow quite wide apart, are small, has lost
one on lower jaw front and another one
coming in its place, several teeth loose in
front which he may soon lose, to be re-
placed by second teeth. Skin very white,
especially on the body. Large toe on
each foot as if swollen and feet apt to
blister by rough shoes or much walking.
Is quick and energetic in motion, impul-
sive and quick to resent any indignity
or wrong, shy with strangers and not
very laxative with those not known to
him, very obseryant and with excellent
memory of places, often carries his hands
in his pants pockets, is fond of playing
horse and inclined to tease people play
fully, has decided way of saying "no''
with rising infection of voice when he
refuses to do anything, has merry, joy
Gus disposition naturally which might be-
come sulky one by i'll treatment. Is q
very affectionate boy, easily touched by
kindness Is large for his age.
Dress-High neck, long-sleeved white
merino shirt, cotton flannel drawers, red
notified stockings, machine knit, gray
flannel waist, with light pink stripes,
brown mottled) knee-pants. Wore No.
IL shoes laced in front, with copper toes.
Black cloth cap fiat ON top with visor, ear
peaces which he wears often inside the
cap, black ulster coat, well worn, mended
at left hand pocket, frayed a good deal at
the edges and button holes, had pair of
bright red mittens in pocket, attached to-
gether with dark tape.