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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-01-28

A peculiar and most unheard Of
state of affairs now exists in Franklin
county. Last September Samuel How
ell was elected County Treasurer, but
failed to make his bond and qualify.
Gov. Eagle then ordered . special
election for January to fill the vacancy.
The time allowed by law for the GER
Trying of the candidates to the coun-
ty Election Commissioners expired
last Friday and no names have been
certified. The bond is $50, 900 and the
fees from the Office only amount to
about $500 year. This, with the law
that prevents any deposits Of the
county funds save as special deposits
Is the main reason that no one seems
to care to be candidate. The Com.
mlssioners have ordered blank ballots
printed and the election will be q 20.
as-you-please affair.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-01-28

The Van Buren, Orchestra, consist
ing Of the following named boys. will
give . social hop ct the Opera House
Friday Eve, Feb. Srd: Earnest Collins,
Harry Mclean, VIII Miller, Ollie
Laws, Sam Hinkle and the two
Broun brothers. The boys make
first class music and should be helped
IN their efforts to organize a good or.
chestra. Buy tickets for the ball and
thus give them Encouragement.
Cough! Cough! Cough! and then Oo1n.
Stop 1t qnlck. Plantation Cough
Syrup will do 1t. and price ouly Is
and 50 cts. Why not try 1t? Sold aud
fuarenteed satisfactory.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
LAWLER IN THE COLD.

Ex-ConGressman Fails to Receive the
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 23.-Frank
Lawler will not be postmaster of Chica-
go. The long contest for the office was
ended to-day by the appointment Of
Washington Hesing to the position.
The appointment of William J. Mize as
collector of internal revenue was also
announced. Congressman LAWYERS
candidacy was backed by petition
as long as Pennsylvania Avenue, but
it failed to carry him into the
office. Mr.. Hesing, who received
the appointment, is connected with the
Illinois Stats Zeitung. The appoint
ment of Mr. Mize as collector of inter
nal revenue is said at the Treasury De-
partment to be a compromise. There
has, it is said, been big fight for the
place between r. s. Spangler and Peter
Dudley. The President acted on the
suggestion that Mize would be salts
factory to all factions for the place.
Mr.. Hessing was frequently mentioned
for the office of collector of customs,
but in view of the fact, it is said, that a
change is not contemplated in that Of
flee for some time, the Presiden con-
Guided to give him the office for which
he was named to-day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
WANTS The GAME LAW CHANGED.
Hunters Claim That the Deer Season Is
Month Too Early.

MARsHFIELD, Wis, Nov. 27.-There has
been more deer killed in Northern Wis
consin the present month, than dur
ing October, the open season. Hunters
generally are disguised with the present
game laws October is month without
snow and as the law forbids the use
of dogs IN the chase, deer,
unless killed in its track, es-
capes the hunter only to die in the
woods or become the prey of wild ami
mails. With tracking snow or the use
Of dogs the animal could be easily found.
The present law, hunters claim, is a
month too early, and that nearly half
the deer shot are lost in the woods.
Deer were never more plentiful in this
section than this fall, out the number
brought to market falls short over a half
as compared with last year. \ petition
will be presented to the next legisla-
ture to have the law changed making
the open season from November l to
December 10, or by allowing the use OF
dogs in the chase
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
"ANNIE MORRIS" GUILTY.

Verdict in the Sensational Larceny Case
in the Fond du Lac Court.
FOND DU LAC, WIS, NOV. Z2.-In the
circuit court this morning the jury in the
case OF the state against Annie Morris,
or Frank Blunt as she is better known,
found the defendant guilty of larceny.
1t was charged that she stole $130 from
J. G. Perkins, of this city, who always
supposed that frankie was his nephew.
frankie visited there last July
and the next day after she left
$3.50 was missing from trunk. The
empty wallet was found in the chimney
in the room occupied by frankie. SO
Mr.. Perkins sWore out warrant
and had frankie arrested in Milwau
kee. Frankie's career in Milwaukee
was romantic one. For many years
she masqueraded in male attire and no
one ever suspected that she was a
woman. On one occasion q Milwaukee
saloon-keeper made an attempt to shoot
the gay Annie on account of her atten-
tons to his wife. She always dressed
stylishly and mingled with men and
succeeded in having an easy time of it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
CAUGHT UNDER FALLING WALLS.
Three Firemen Injured at Fire ia
Muskcgon-Loss is Heavy.

Three Firemen Injured at a Fire in
Muskcgon-Loss is Heavy.
MUsKEGoN, Mich, Nov. 24.-About l
o'clock this morning fire was discov-
cred in the Williams Block, on Western
Avenue, and before the department ar
rived the entire building was enveloped
in flames. The first floor was occupied
by Falk's barber-shop and Welch's res
taurant, the upper part being used
for offices and sleeping rooms. DR..
Stamp and wife were rescued in their
nightrobes. Capt. Dewitt, Gus. Ander
son and Ben Berchon were caught
under a falling wall. The latter's
shoulder and left leg were broken
and he way injured internally.
Dewitt and Anderson were badly
cut on the head, but not dangerous
The block was owned by DR.. 0. c. Will
Jams and was value at $4,000 It was
insured for $4,000. His library and
furniture were destroyed. Loss, So, 900.
He also lost $4,000 in United States
bonds. Other losses amount to $5.000:
nartly insured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
ANOTHER CRONIN SUSPECT.
Andrew FOy Under Suspicion and May Be Ar
rested.

CHICAGO, H., Nov. 24.-It is not i'm
probable that another arrest in conneo~
ton with the Cronin murder will be
made very soon. Officers are investi"
eating certain facts concerning Andrew
Foy, who was a member Of Camp
20 and one Of the most vio-
lent denunciators of the British
spy who was alleged to be III
Chicago about the time that DIR. Cronin
was killed. Within the last few days
statements have been brought to the
states attorneys office accusing Foy in
So specific manner that his apprehen-
sion IS seriously considered by the au-
thor:+iac
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
CALL FOR AID.
Gov PeChs Proclamation on the Sufferers
at Hurley.

dU 1ullGJ.
MADISON, Wis, Nov. 21.-Gov. Peck
this afternoon issued the following proc
lamation asking for aid for the sufferers
at Hurley:
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, MADISON, Wis, Nov.
q, 1993.-To the People Of Wisconsin: 1t has
been brought to my attention that there
are people, who are out of employ
ment, food and clothing, and sorely
in need of assistance Particularly
Is this the case at this time
at the city of Hurley, county of Iron. 9th
er localities may later be in reed. | have
decided to open in Milwaukee a depot for
supplies which may be sent at once to Hur-
ley and later to the places that may be
in need and l ask the people of
the state of Wisconsin to kindly as
sist me in providing this charity
to our own people. The supplies needed
are warm clothing, either secondhand or
otherwise, for men, women or children,
and provisions in the way of bacon, salt
pork, ham, flour, corn meal, beans ETC.,
etc. Shoes will be needed for the chill
dren from baby shoes and up to the size
worn by children Is years Old, and maybe
shoes and boots for elderly men might not
be out of place. This will be all that will
be needed. But the supply of food will
probably be necessary right along during
the cold months. | have made ar
engagements with nearly all the rail
roads and express companies by which
citizens of the state may send free
to me at Milwaukee whatever they
may desire to contribute. Those living in
the middle, southern or western portions of
the state ship directly to Milwaukee, and
those in the more northern may notify me
at the headquarters at Milwaukee from
which the goods may be shipped to Hurley.
1t is essential that the people who de
sire to contribute do SO at once, or at least
prepare to do SO, so that | may draw upon
them at any time for something to eat for
those people who are suffering. 1t
had been my intention not to re-
ceve contributions of money, hop
ing that those who would contribute
might make purchases themselves, but
money has already begun to come to me
from people who have not the time or de-
sire to go shopping for salt meat and baby
shoes. Therefore those who desire to con-
tribute can send the cash and [ will send a
receipt.
l shall begin to receive contributions to-
morrow and the more prompt our people
are in sending them to me the better / shall
like it and the suffering people will be cared
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29

otoney Beach. The boys had an old
shanty furnished which they occupied
JOHN c. MAYNARD, one Of the pioneer
lumberman of Oshkosh died at his
former home in Calais, Me-, while there
on a visit. He was 81 years of age.
HE November term of the Rock
County circuit court opened at James
vile, Judge Bennett presiding. There
are Us civil and 13 criminal cases on
the calendar. The most important cases
are those of the state against Ashton,
charged with the murder of Mrs. Daniel
Stone, and Matthew Bitson, charged
with killing his wife and Mrs. Hearn.
A FAMILY named Hoffman, residing
at Oshkosh, is sadly afflicted. One
child is dead and the mother and five
diphtheria. The attending physician
says two of the children viii die.
Mrs. julius DOLMAN was instantly
killed while endeavoring to pass under
train of cars at Elroy. A coroner's
jury exhonerated the trainmen from
blame.
TIE jury which held an inquest over
the remains of Patrick Roland, who was
found dead at his home near Ashland,
returned a verdict that he had been
murdered 1t is believed that the
murderers secured about $1,000 in
greenbacks, as be always carried about
that amount on his person in belt.
FIRE destroyed the barns of A. Hys-
lop, James Fall, +. Z. Bentley and a.
Mcmillan at Lacrosse. There were
nineteen horses in the stables. some
young trotters, but all were saved. At
the same time fire partly consumed Mrs.
Hinckley's residence, two blocks dis
tant The loss IS $4,000 to $1,000.
THE Mansion House, an old landmark
at Madison, has been torn down. The
workmen found many curiosities in the
way of old coins, government script,
soldiers coat buttons, books, etc. A
promissory note dated April 25, 1858,
came to the surface, also nicely print
ed book, the history of Mary, Queen Of
Scots, printed by Harper & Bros, in
1913.
A 3-YEAR-oLD child of John Storms, a
farmer residing in the town of Norway,
Racine County, was burned to death.
The little one spilled can Of kerosene,
the fluid running upon its clothing.
The mother beard the child's cries, but
the little one was beyond the help of
human hands.
HENRY KENPKIs, who carries the mail
between Appleton and Darboy, had a
narrow escape from being eOred to
death by bull on ms farm at the latter
place few DAYS ago. The bull knocked
him down in the barn yard and tried to
gore him, but was prevented by Kemp
kis' dog who attacked the bull in the
rear and distracted his attention long
enough TO allow his master to escape.
Mr.. kempkis received a severe shak.
inc up, but was not SertydSly injured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
LOSS OVER A MILLION.
Fire Wipes out Eight Business Blocks at
Springfield, Mass.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. 22.-Fire
which broke out in the Dickinson Block
at midnight was not brought und er con-
troll until it had destroyed eight blocks,
resulting in an estimated damage of
nearly 81 800, COO.
The fire broke out in the block owned
by Henry S. Dickinson. It next spread
to the block owned by ]. K. Dexter q
Co. Then it communicated to another
block owned by John Doolan and from
this it jumped to the last block in the
row Of burned. buildings All Of these
blocks are upon Worthington Street
The last block was occupied by A. n.
Mayo d Co. The walls between this
last named block and it's neighbor were
thin indeed, the party walls between all
the blocks destroyed were of very
slender construction
The burned district on WorthingtOn
Street extends nearly $50 feet east from
the rear Of the Glendower House and
is 80 feet deep. The seven blocks de-
stroyed were as follows. Five-story
brick block owned by J. Weber, grocer;
two brick blocks, five stories high,
owned by j. K. Dexter & Co., rag deal
ers; ive-story block, owned by J )hn
Goolan, rag dealer; tiye-story block
owned by A. n. Mayo & Co., stor'
dealers; Glendower Hotel and Able
block and part of the Wright block.
The first estimates of loss by this
mornings fire were made hurriedly
and probably places the amount too
large. At P. NJ. careful figuring indi-
Gates it will not exceed $500 900. with
prospects that it will fall below that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
Murder In Second Degree.

WAUsAU, Wis, Nov. 23.-The jury in
the case of the state against William
Odette, charged with shooting his
brother on the Sd of November, after
being out since s o'clock last night
brought in a verdict at the opening
Of court this morning Of murder in the
second degree. The penalty is from
fourteen to twenty-five years. The
close of the criminal calendar. The
verdict gives general satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
INDIANS PETITION FOB AID.
Much Suffering Among the Red Men on
the La P0inte Agency.

ASHLAND, Wis, Nov. 22.-The In
dams of the La Pointe agency are
petitioning for assistance, and some
thing will have to be done
to prevent much suffering among
them. Farmer Patterson, of one Of the
reservations, has investigated the condi
ton of the Indians and reports that he
found much suffering among the
red men on all the reservations. He
says that large numbers of white men
are also in want Of the bare necessaries
of life The Indians and white men
are without work and are compelled to
lie in idleness. Lieut.. Mercer has been
trying to get permission al Washing
ton for the Indians to cut the pine
which has been damaged by forest fires.
His plans have been approved at Wash
ington, but there the matter rests.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
MANGLED UNDER FREIGHT CARS.

Prominent Racine Young Man Killed
While Trying to Board Train.
RACINE, Wis, Nov. 23.-The mangled
body of an unknown man was found on
the Chicago & Northwestern track
near Racine Junction. This afternoon
the remains were identified as those of
Hans Nelson, a prominent young Nor
wegian of this city, aged "A years, 1t
appears that Nelson wanted to show
some companions how to board freight
train, but slipped and was dragged
along some distance. His friends sup
posed that he had got aboard the train
and went to his home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
WORKED A CLEVER GAME.
A Sharper Swindles Monticello Farm
er Out of $500.

MONTICELLO, Wis, Nov. pa few
days since a sharper, representing him
self as stock buyer, called at the farm
house of Jacob Murty, a well-to-do
farmer residing about five miles south
east of this village, and purchased some
stock, paying s. down. The stock was
to be delivered at Monroe and the
sharper secured the signature Of Murty
on contract to that effect The con-
tract turned to be nothing more than
note for $500 which amount the sharper
has drawn from bank at Monroe and
which Mr.. Murty has been notified to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
WERE RELEASED BY DEATH.

Cases Against the Bondsmen Of ex-
Treasurer Henry Baetz Dismissed.
MADISON, Wis, Nov. 23.-Judge Sic
becker, Of the circuit court, has, on sug
gestion of Messrs. O'Connor and Bash
ford, attorneys for the state in the pros
ecution of the treasury interest cases,
dismissed the action against J.
M. Rusk, c. c.. Barnes, Ben
iamin Jones and Jonah Richards,
bondsmen for Henry Baetz, and against
Fred Vogel in the case against Ferdi-
napd Kuehne. The reason for this
action is the death Of the defendants
poTOnH
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT KANKAKEE.
Divorced Man Kills His Former Wife
and Then Commit Suicide.

KANKAKEE, ILL.,, Nov. 24.-Jesse D. 0.
Smith, a former merchant of this city,
murdered his divorced wife and Mrs.
Graybell this noon, and then shot him
self. Both women were shot through
the heart and death was instan-
taneous. Smith then shot him
self in the head, but the bullet glanced
and injured him but slightly. He then
went to his boarding house about half
mile distant and shot himself through
the right temple about three minutes
before the sheriff arrived. Jealousy
is supposed to be the cause.
Mrs. Smith secured divorce from
her husband on the ground of adultery
this summer. Smiths wife and Mrs.
Graybell lived together. A 7-year-old
daughter of Smiths is the only witness
to the traOadV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
CONDUCTOR HELD FOR TRIAL.

The Court Will Fix the Responsibility
for the Battle Creek Horror.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Nov. 25.-Jus-
tice Henry this morning held Conductor
Scott, whose examination has been in
progress here for some time
past in connection with the
Grand Trunk wreck, for trial at
the next term of court. The court
held that while no malice had been
shown Scott had disobeyed orders and
the degree of his responsibility would
have to be fixed by the higher court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
CARLIN PARTY IS SAFE.

Cavalrymen Rescue All but One of the
Snow-Impris Hunters.
PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 25.-Gen. W.
P. Carlin sends to the Associated Press
the following dispatch just received by
him from Lieut.. Charles P. Elliott, CT
the Fourth Cavalry, dated November
10:
FALLS OF North FORK OF MIDDLE FORK OF
to-day Carlin, Spencer Pierce, Himmel-
wright are well. Colgate lost. Kelly joined
them in mountains. VIII work down river
NV boat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
IN A STATE OF QUARANTINE.

Efforts to Stamp Out the Diphtheria
Epidemic at Grantsburg.
GRANTsBURG, Wis, Nov. 22.-Dr.
Reeves, secretary of the State Board of
Health, and Dr. Kitto, of Racine, after
a careful diagnosis reported that the cpl
demic that has ragged here for the past
three months is diphtheria i'll the most
severe form. A rigid quarantine Will
be maintained in the injected district.
Some new cases were reported to-day,
but no deaths have occurred Tor two
days. DR.. Kitto was to-day bred by
the Board Of Health to remain here a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
HAUGHEY OWES THE LODGE.
indianapolis Banker Gives Trouble to
Hoosier Odd Fellows.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 23.-The
Grand Encampment I. o. O. F. of Indi-
ana met here yesterday. Enoch G. Ho-
gate, grand master, in his report said
that there was due to the grand lodge
from T. p. Haughey, president of the
suspended indianapolis National Bank
and late grand treasurer of the I. Q. 0.
F. of Indiana, $40, 1861; that sureties
surrendered by Mr.. Haughey to secure
the grand lodge have a prospective
value of SIS, 250, but the future can only
develop what can be realized. The re-
port also shows that Haughey's failure
will embarrass the finances Of the Home
for Old and INDECENT Odd Fellows and
their Widows.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
WAS ELECTED FROM A TRAIN.
Sanborn Man Brings Suit Against the
Duluth, South Shore s. Atlantic.

ASHLAND, Wis, Nov. 23.-Joseph
Boehm, of Sanborn, to-day brought suit
against the Duluth. South Shore & At
Iantic Railroad for 81, 800 damages. The
plaintiff claims he purchased a ticket
over the railway of the defendant com
pany for Sanborn to Marengo, which,
because of an error in the date of issue,
was refused by the conductor, who
elected him from the train.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
Two Men Terribly scaIded.

ASHLAND, Wis, Nov 2I.-The boiler
OF the Wisconsin Central pump-house
at Butternut exploded last night scald-
ing John Linas, the fireman, and an I'M
known man in a terrible manner and
totally Wrecking the boiler house.
Considerable mystery surrounds the
explosion as there is an indication that
it was done with dynamite or some
similar explosive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
SHOT A WoULD-BE HIGHWAY RoBBER.
Two Rivers Man Has an Experience with
a Highwayman,

Two RIVERS, Wis, Nov. 21.-As Mr..
Wilsman, a resident Of this city, was
driving home from neighboring town
Last evening an unknown man stopped
his horse and tried to hold him up.
Mr.. Wilsman drew his pistol and fired,
the bullet finding lodging place in the
wouldbe robbers leg. Mr.. Wilsman
drove to this place for help When the
party returned to the scene of the shoot
ing the man had disappeared.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
THRUN CASE TO COME UP AT WAUSAU
Judge Mallory, of Milwaukee Will Assist
in the Prosecution.

WAUsAU, Wis, Nov. 23.-It is ex-
pected that the famous Thrun case will
come up for trial here this week. Judge
Mallory, of Milwaukee, will assist c. T.
Eldred in the prosecution. Judge Cate, of
Stevens Point, and W. H. Mylrea, of
this city, will defend 7. 6. Hanson and
G. I. Follett. Neal Brown, of Wausau,
has been employed to defend n. L.
kaudY. also IMPLICATED in the matter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
IN THE GRAND JURY'S HANDS.
Case of Madison Square Bank Officials
Under Investigation.

New YORK, Nov. 22.-The papers in
the complaints against the president
and directors of the Madison Square
Bank were laid before the grand jury
to-day by District Attorney Nichol 1t
is understood the facts III the case will
occupy the grand jury for several days.
The district attorney believes that true
bill will be found against President Laut
and Directors Mcdonald and Soulard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
Unknown Man Killed by the Cars.

JEFFERSON, Wis, Nov. 21.-An un-
known man was run over by train at
Jefferson Junction yesterday afternoon
and instantly killed. The body was
badly mutilated. Nothing was found on
his person that would lead to his identi-
fcation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
ENGINE BLOWN UP.
Two Men Lose Their Lives By an Ex-
DIOsiOn on the Lehigh,

BUFFALO, \. Y, Nov. 25.-The boiler
of Lehigh engine Co., in the hands of
an engineer employed in the place of a
striker. exploded last evening at Fen
ton Tank, thirty-eight miles west of
Sayre, at O'clock. Engineer Cooley
will probably recover, but it is thought
Conductor Henderson and the fire man,
whose name is unknown. will die.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
LOSS TO FOND DU LAC.

The Northwestern Yeast Company to
Discontinue its Plant There.
FOND DU LAC, Wis, Nov. 25.-The
Northwestern Yeast Company will cease
the operation of its plant in this city in
the spring. In addition 70 the plant here
the company has large plants in Chi
cago and in other cities, and it will con-
centrate its business in Chicago and
abandon all its outside plants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-29
PASSED A BOGUS CHECK.
Eau Claire Bank Receives Worthless N0ts
fr"m Milwaukee,

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Nov. 25.-The
Chippewa Valley Bank, of this city, re-
ceiyed from Milwaukee certified check
FOR $500 signed by Smith & Dunn
and made payable to C. M. Smith.
The certification was put on with
q rubber stamp with the name of E.
Putnam as teller. 1t is bogus and was
used by some swindler at MenOminee,
Mich. The National Bank, of this city,
received q check for 500 lust the same.