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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
WAS A FUGITIVE FIVE YEARS.
John Nelson, Wanted at West Superior
for Murder. Under Arrest.


West Superior, Wis, Sept. 19.-John
Nelson has been arrested in Chicago
charged with the murder nearly five years
ago of Nels Carlson Nelson's where
abOuts became known to the police
through the information Of a woman who
had known him in West Superior and
who now lives in Chicago. His identifi-
cation was completed by means of a
photograph. of Nelson in possession of the
police The murder was one of the most
atrociOus IN the history Of crime in the
Northwest, Nelson butchered his victim
horribly, using Il brOadax as weapon.
The crime was not discovered for several
days after it was committed and in the
meantime Nelson had fled He displayed
q large sum of money before he left and
1t was this fact that led later to the in
Vestlgatlon that brought about the dis
coYery of the murder. Carlson and Mel
Tor lumber firm. They lived to-
gether III shanty Of ono room
which had the distinction of being the
first. Early in November. 1899 the
nelghbors, not seeing either Nelson or
Carlson about the shanty, began to sus-
P2ect that there was something wrong
ne police were notified and CHASTITY
md was made. Carlson had been muir
dered in bed and had been terribly mu-
tIiated. Near the bed, covered with
blood, lay the Ak which the murderer had
used. Carlson had been dead several
days. Nelson could not be found, and he
had taken most of his clothing away with
him. Prior to his disappearance he had
been drinking heavily. There was no
doubt in the minds of the police there
about his guilt. A reward of $500 was Of
fered for his arrest by the town Of West
Superior and descriptions of him were
sent over the country. When arrested
q cd in do
Der yard. An officer left last evening to
bring the prisoner to Superior.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
FARMERS SHOW FIGHT.
Patrolling the Tele phone Lines Night and
Day Between Poysippi and Tustin.

Patrolling the TeIe phone Lines Night and
Day Between Poysippi and Tustin.
Pine River, Wis, Sept. 22.-About 100
farmers are patrolling the telephone line
between Poysippi and Tustin night and
day and serious trouble will ensue if the
Wisconsin Telephone company renews
the attempt to cut down the poles along
the line. The farmers are determined to
defend the property and are backed by
advice from prominent Oshkosh attor-
neyS.
When it was learned that the telephone
company had abandoned the line and
We're about to remove its poles, parties at
tempted to buy the lease or use the poles
to erect private line, but the company
would not consider their propositions On
the LIST of August the telephones were
taken out, the wire taken down and a
number Of poles cut down, the statement
being that the line was abandoned.
DR.. II. A. McWain and John Boyson
then purchased material and erected new
lines, using what poles were standing, fill
ing in with new ones After the line had
out from Milwaukee and began to re-
move the standing poles. He found
no opposition till the Roysippi-
Tustin line was, reached, when
he was denied the right to cut
down the poles. This line of poles was
purchased and set by the farmers along
the route, and it is said the Wisconsin
Telephone company did not secure the
right of way previous to stringing their
wires.
The crew returned to Berlin and Nc
Vain & Co. telephoned to the Wisconsin
company that if they would give them
weeks time to place new poles to their
satisfaction they would reimburse the
telephone company for time lost
This offer was rejected, and that
night the same crew went up
from Berlin and commenced cut
ting down poles and wires. About IL
o'clock the projectors learned of their
action and notified the farmers by driv-
ing along and calling them out. About fiji
ty farmers gathered and overlook the
telephone cOmpanys mem, who became
so badly frightened that they took to
and told they could return, Tor the farm
ers were not going to lynch them. The
crew has succeeded in cutting about four
miles of poles. They returned to Berlin.
They made another attempt the next day
with small success.
McWain & Co. have now i'm operation
lines from POysippi to AuroraviIle, Pine
River and Tustin and will soon be in Ber
lin and probably Waupaca. A company
for the purpose of building line from
Berlin to WautOma via Pine river has
been organized recently under the name
of the Waushara County Telephone COM
pany. If they build they Will run par
allel to the line now in operation for eight
cen miles and give Aurorav1IEe, Poy
sippi and Pine River two lines. 1t is
claimed that it never has paid the Wis
consin Telephone company to maintain
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
THE HIGHEST AWARD.
Royal Baking Powder in Strength and
Value 20 Per Cent. above its
Nearest Connection.

ANT6fNNI Nolu peCIIOTs
The Royal Baking Powder has the en-
viabie record of having received the high
est award for articles of it's class-great-
est strength purest ingredients, most per-
fectiy Ombined-wherever exhibited in
competition with others. In the exhibit
tons Of former years, at the Centennial,
at Paris, Vienna and the various other
State and Industrial fairs, where it has
been exhibited judges have invariably
awarded the Royal Baking Powder the
highest hOnors
At the recent Worlds Fair the exam
nation for the baking powder awards
were made by the experts of the chemical
division OF the Agricultural Department
of Washington. The official report of the
tests of the baking powders which were
made by this department for the specific
purpose of ascertaining which was the
best, and which has been made public,
shows the leavening strength of the Roy
al to be 100 cubic inches of carbonc gas
per ounce of powder. Of the cream OF
tartar baking powders exhibited at the
Fair, the next highest in strength thus
tested contained but 1873 cubic inches of
Ieavening gas The other powders gave
an average of III. The Royal, there
fore was found of 20 per cent. greater
Ieavening strength than it's nearest COM
petit0r and Al per cent. above the aver
age of all the other tests. It's superiority
in other respects, however, III the quality
of the food it makes as to fneneSs, deli
cacy and WhOlesomeneSs, could not be
measured by figures
1t is these high qualities, known and APP
prrcTated by the women of the country
for so many years, that have caused the
sales of the Royal Baking Powder, as
shown by statistics, to exceed the sales
of all other baking powders combined.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
COTTAGE ON GREEN LAKE.
Incorporation of Clubhouse Company
by Ripon Cyclists.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 20.-The wheel
men of Wisconsin will have a summer
home on Green lake. Articles of incor-
poration were filed today by the Green
Lake Clubhouse company of Ripon, the
object of which is to build and gain
tain a clubhouse. The incorporators are
Irving f. Strauss, L. e. Hall, J. T.. Bray
ton and others interested in cycling af-
fairs. Some weeks ago a proposal was
made by a Green lake property-owner to
present Il handsome piece of land for a
clubhouse on the lake if a club were
formed that would agree to build and
maintain a clubhouse The matter was
left to Irving Strauss, and the company
was formed. The capital stock was fixed
at $500, and every share has been taken.
Before next season a cOmmOdiOus build
ing will be erected and handsomely fur
nished. and it will be used as a resort for
wheelmen during the summer months.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
BIG FIRE AT TOMAH.
Ten Business Houses Burned with a Loss
of $50, 900

Tomah, Wis, Sept. PA fire which
broke out at $40 o'clock last evening
destroyed ten business buildings in one
block on the west side of Main street.
A high wind was blowing and the flames
spread rapidly, the fremen not being able
to stop them. Pretty much the whole
town turnd out to help fight the fire, and
it looked at one time as if nothing could
prevent it from sweeping the whole street.
The principal losers are: l.. s. Barnes,
J. f. Bloom, Johnson & Bongers, d.
Rice, G. Reel, Root. Johnson & Simp-
son, Joseph Diesper Friskeys & NJ. Con
derrick. Everything in all the stores
named was burned, and the total loss
will be $4,000 or more. The insurance
is ONLY partial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
Markets by Telegraph.

Milwaukee-Flour-Du and weak. Wheat
"A shade t firm No. spring E5il 94c; No;
Lower; No. 3, 5312c. Oats.Weak; No.
white, Bic; No. white, Bic Barley
Higher No 2 52&e sample on 3o track GIG GIG
visions Lower; pork, 1880; lard, 8.75.
Toledo-Wheat-Du lower; No. 2 cash
and September, 52Ac; October, 5212c; De
cember, 541ac; May 591ac. COrn-Dull,
yellow, 5612e. Oats-Qliet; No. 2 mixed,
soc; No. white 32Ac. Rye-Dull; cash.
4S1be. loverseed-Steady, higher; prime.
cash and October. 5.3213q5; 30; February,
$50; March, 90; Receipts11,Wheata 6 52,-
900; rye 1000. Shipments-Flour, 5000;
wheat, "a, 900; corn. 300; oats, 1000; rye,
1000; cloyarseed, 20 bags.
St LouiS--CloSe-Wh eat-CaSh higher, 49c;
options lower; September, 4S4c; December,
53i4c; September 511ac; December, 47Ae;
May, 4sc: oats-Lower; cash, 29&4c; Sep
Pork-Lower; jobbing, 1900. Lard-Nomi.
nallg lower; steam, $40. Lead-Lower;
spot 800; September and October, 500
asked Spelter-Quiet, $50.
Chicago-Wheat opened firm with light
offerings, though Liverpool was Ad lower
and Northwestern receipts are 300 cars more
than last year. The hrmness was partly
from yesterdays cash business. Local re,
ceiptS were % cars less than estimated ana
there was also some selling against cans
December started 1sc higher at 52Hc, al,
yanced to o5A@553se, declined to 9o1st an anu !.
back 70 opening price. Corn was strong
with light offerings, though Llyerpool was
quoted I'D lower. Local receipts were 10
cars less than estimated. May oPeheu I'M
changed at 521sc and hrmed up &C more.
Oats were strong in sympathy with corn,
May starting 1sc higher AT 6f?4e Ihere was
light trade in provisions, when were strong
oDened unchanged at 1855 and advanced to
13 671a january lard started sc higher at
1914 and declined to 100.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
WILL MEET IN GAINESVILLE.
Wisconsin Presbyterian synod to Meet
on October Next.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Sept. 19-Two hum
dred Presbyterian ministers will gather
in GAINESVILLE October 8, when the synod
of Wisconsin meets here The synod is
the supreme body of the state and in
cludes five presbyteries, 1t will dispose
will open Tuesday and close Thursday
evening A local committee, with DIR.
Thor Judd as chairman. consisting of
William Blair, S. B. Heddles, Mrs Ed
ward Kruger, Miss Louise Hanson and
Mrs William Blair, is now at work per-
fecting the arrangements. As many min
listers as possible will be quartered at pri,
vate houses, and this is enc of the ideas
that the committee is working on. An
cher IS TO serve three days luncheon for
the visitors
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
ASKS FOR A RECEIVER.
Another Action Begun Against the
the Chicago Gas Trust by Phil
a0eIDhia Parties.

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 19--The Chicago
gas trust was again attacked today, when
Louis i. Levin of Philadelphia applied
for receiver for the Chicago Gas Light
company, the Peoples Gas Light COM
pany, the Consumers Gas company, the
Equitable Gas Light and Fuel company,
the Hyde Park Gas Light and Fuel com
pany, the Lake Gas company and the
Chicago Gas company Mr. Levin also
asked for an order restraining the Fidel
ity Trust and Safe Deposit company Of
Philadelphia from acting as receiver for
tho
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
THE SMOKE DISAPPEARS.
Recent Rains Bring Relief to Cities in
the Forest Regions.

Iron Belt, Wis, Sept. 1S.-The rains of
Saturday and Sunday night have
ouenched the fires in the northern part of
the state very much and no danger is now
apprehended from that source Brisk
winds are apt TO start them UP again in
burning to a depth of several feet Log
gers are preparing to go into camp for the
season. A large amount Of timber will
be cut the coming year in Iron and adja-
cent counties, as fires have been destroy
ing the pine woods considerably every
where in the north. The sky is clear and
for the first time in several weeks one can
take a draught of fresh air.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
SmaIlDox at Two Rivers.

Two Rivers, Wis, Sept. 22.-Three
eases of smallpox have developed in this
city. The victims belong to a family
named Troy. The houses have been
quarantined City physician Currens re-
ceived a dispatch from the state board
of health to give all persons that have
been exposed their choice of being vac
cinated or Quarantined
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
SUPPOSED CORPSE REVIVED.
A House of Mourning Suddenly Trans
formed to Place of JOY.

Appleton. Wis, Sept. 21.-On Wednes-
day evening Mrs. Herman Schneider. a
middle-aged woman, apparently died.
The body was laid out and preparations
made for the funeral. Last evening
some friends. noting that the body had
not become rigid, decided to apply tests
rs to whether the woman was really
dead. Ammonia was held to her nostrils
and she revived. She has since lain in a
sem-uncOnscious condition, but seems to
be gaining strength. Hopes are enter
tanned of her recovery The woman has
been subject TO heart disease for sew
eral years and it was in an attack of
that kind that her supposed death took
DIDpa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
BLOWN UP BY POWDER.
Two Brothers Badly Injured While
Loading Cartridges at Tustin.

Two Brothers Badly Injured While
Loading Cartridges at Tustin.
Berlin. Wis, Sept. 1S.-While Ed
VeIte and Christ Velte, aged 20 and IS
respectively, We're engaged in loading car
tridges at Tustin on Sunday they got
to scutfiing and tore open a five pound
bag of powder. One was smoking a
cigar and in the scuffle drop it, igniting the
powder. Both boys We're blown out of
the building, one through a door and the
other through window Ed Nelte is
hurt the worst and will probably die The
other is not so badly hurt and may recoy-
er. The window and doors of the small
building in which they were working are
blown out and the structure i general
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
DROWNED AT HAWTHORNE.

Charles Motard, Former Resident of
Menasha, Loses His Life.
Menasha> Wis, Sept. 21.-News has
been received here of the drowning at
Hawthorne Of Charles Motard Mr. Mo-
tard was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Motard, for many years residents of this
city, but who recently moved to Apple
ton. The remains will probably be
brought here for burial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
SENATOR PHIPPS RESIGNS.
Pressure of Business Causes the
Hudson Senator to Retire from
Public life

Madison, Wis, Sept. 19.-The resigna,
ton Of W. H. Phipps of Hudson as state
senator from the Tenth district was re-
ceived at the governors office today.
Phipps gives pressure of business affairs
as his reason for resigning. The governor
will issue a writo election on his re-
turn from Milwaukee to elect PhiDps'
successor at the general election.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
BITTEN BY A HORSE.
A Little Oshkosh Girl Disfisured by an
Angry Animal

Oshkosh Wis, Sept. 1S-The 11-year-
old daughter of F. $. Richmond, 100 Full
ton street. is suffering from Il most dis
tressing and peculiar accident 1t seems
that a little brother goaded the family
horse to madness by offering it sweet
meats and then refusing to crafty it.
The little girl entered the stable soon
afterwards when the animal made a rush
for her and bit her chin in a horrible
manner. The child will probably be dis
figured for life
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
Meachem La nguishes in Jail.

Appleton, Wis, Sept. 20.-Wiliam
Meachem, who is charged with stealing
a horse at Seymour and selling the buggy
and harness at Neenah and the horse at
Berlin, was examined this morning be-
fore Justice Ming and bound over to the
October term of the circuit court In
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC AT HEBRON.

Deaths Occurring Daily in the Stricke
Jefferson County Village.
Fort Atkinson, Wis, Sept. 19.-Typhoid
fever still RACES at Hebron, a small VII.
lage nine miles west of this city. More
than one death IS reported each day, and
it is with great difficulty that a sufficient
number can be found to care for the sick.
G.. G. Brown lost his daughter last week,
his wife yesterday, and his son is not
expected to live. A stagnant pond is
said to be the cause of the fever
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
OSHKOSH's FISH HARVEST.
The Seasons Catch Will Probably Reach
600, 900 Pounds.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 21.-Since August
1 the fishermen of this city collectively
have received for their catch $1,000.
During the remainder OF this and all of
next month the catch will be fully as
large The prices will be higher, and it
is estimated that before the season closes
$4,000 more will be poured into Oshkosh
from all parts of the United States for
fish, making this years income in the
neighborhood of $4,000 Thus far the
catch has been about 100000 pounds or
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
DROPPED DEAD OF HEART DISEASE
Sudden Taking Off of j. r. Is-non, a
wealthy Resident of Hudson.

Hudson, Wis, Sept. t9.-J- r. Tsmon,
a prominent and wealthy citizen, was
found dead in the yard of his son-im-Iaw,
William B. Andrews, this forenoon about
10 O'Clock. He had driven down town
and visited friends as usual and appeared
to be in his usual good health. He re-
turned home, tied the horse and, on the
way to the house, dropped dead. Heart
disease was the cause
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
The Hodges Boys Acquitted.

Richland Center, Wis, Sept 22-The
trial of Charles and Fred Hodges
charged with killing Stephen Schmitz on
Bear creek May g. came to an end yes
terday afternoon. After being out four
hours and one-half the jury brought in
a verdict of acquittal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
safe in a Flour Mill Burglarized.

Columbus, Wis, Sept. 1S.-The safe in
the DanviIle Touring mill was blown open
by burglars last night. Fifty dollars were
secured. Suspicious characters had been
seen in this vicinity and they have now
Disappeared
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
SUICIDE OF AN ATTORNEY.
Richard F. Meyer Shoots Himself IN a
Hotel at MuScOda

Muscoda, Wis, Sept. 22.-Richard F.
Meyer, prominent young attorney of
this city, was found dead in his room
at the Smally house this morning. He
committed suicide by. shooting himself
through the head with a 32-calibre re-
volver: No cause is as yet known for his
rash act. Mr.. Meyer was the nominee
on the Democratic county ticket for dis
trict attnrnpv
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
Stricken with PARALYSIS

Fond du Lac, Wis, Sept 22-Street
Commissioner Charles Werner was
stricken with paralysis last night while at
a lodge meeting in conversation with fell
low members. He will recover unless a
second stroke follows.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
VICTIMIZED SIX FIRMS.
Leading Madison Merchants SwindIed
by Clever Forger.

Madison, Wis, Sept. ia crook call
ing himself G. Johnson worked the old
forgery game on six Madison merchants
Saturday evening and got safely away
before the fraud was discovered. Five
firms were shoe dealers, the other being
the leading clothing firm of NJ. S. kIauber
& Co. In each ease he bought SO or 81
worth of goods and gave $12 check in
payment, signed "a D-COnover," and got
the difference in cash All the checks are
fOrgpripS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
SPECIAL ELECTION ORDERED.
Successor TO Congressman George
3. Shaw to be Chosen in
the SeYenth

Madison, Wis, Sept. 2O.-Secretary Of
State Cunningham has issued notice for
an election in the Seventh congressional
district to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of George B. Shaw of Eau Claire
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
Fatal Accident to a Hunter.

Minocqua, Wis, Sept. 1S.-James Viii
Der of Sandillac, Mich, an employee of the
Ross Lumber company at Arbor Vitae,
accidentally shot and killed himself while
hunting on Sunday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
MILWAUKEE September, %,
Milwaukee Dairy Market.

Butter-Faney creamery, p ID, 24@25c; inferior
to good, do 14023e; best dairy selections, 20@23e;
lines, fair to choice, do, 14@19c; packing stock,
do, 11@12c.
Cheese-Full cream flats. new, p 10, 10@1O12c;
cheddars, do, 915@10c; Young America, 10@11c;
brick, 81 91.e; limburger, 8@S1ac Swiss. do. 10
@11c.
Eggs-Fresh, p doz. 14@15c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-09-26
WILL DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP.

The Law Firm of La Toilette Harper,
Zimmerman & Roe of Madison.
Madison. Wis, Sept. 21.-The law firm
of La Toilette, Harper, Zimmerman &
Roe will be dissolved October /. each
member going into Independent practice
The term OF partnership recently expired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Eigene Barry, Lynn morocco mlnur
fsctnrer, has assigned. Ii Utilities, be-
lived TO be about 10000; assets, about
$50 600.
A small numb Of labor men, Socialists,
trades uniorists and others met at Boston,
Wednesday night, to consider the forma-
lion of new political party.
Patrick Cooncy, member Of q Rutland,
Vt, engine company, was suffocated while
endeavol ing to save horse from burn
ing barn ut West Rutland, Wednesday
night.
Robert Foster, PHI. D.. superintenden Mt
of the Polytechnic Institute, is dead. DR..
Foster was born at Bath, Me-, in 1928. He
graduated from Princeton, and had been
prominent in educational circles in Brook
Ign for 40 years.
Hon. Levi 2. Morton, ex-Vice President
of the United States, has almost entirely re-
covered from the effects of the operation
performed upon his left foot. at Paris, in
December. He expects to be able to walk
ont in few days.
Eagle Mills, Woonsocket, which has been
running alternate weeks for some time, will
start up full time Wednes lay. week
later there will be an additional cut down of
10 per cent in wages. Some months ago
the operatives were cut down nearly 10 per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-08
CONDENSED SPORTING CHAT.

Joe Donoghue says no more about lack OF
condition when he speaks OF mis- races with
John s. johnson. Joe wisely admits that
lack of steam is the proper phrase now.
Slig Whitman. better known rs Ajax,
the Strong Man, has become a probation
arg member of the New York police force.
AS he can push loaded freight car, he will
have no difficulty with u loaded" prisoner.
The financial stringency has become such
frost in pugilistic circles that Bob Fitz-
simmons threatens to return to his trade as
Il blacksmith. There will he time enough
for him to do that after he meets Corbett.
Denver Ed Smith, whom aged George
Godfrey whipped with ease, thinks he can
defeat either Corbett or Jackson. His de-
feat of Joe Goddard was one Ct the sur
prises of 1893, but the lightning rarely
strikes twice i'll the same place.
The mighty rarely fall further than George
Frederick, the old horse that won the Eng
lish derby in 1874. He was recently sold for
30 shillings and converted into cats meat
Captain Arson of the Chicago Baseball
club, who is an expert billiard player, was
recently beaten in a match with George
Hersh, champion billiard player of Iowa.
Fred Taral will ride Lamplightcr in the
Brooklyn handicap. Lamplighter is great
horse, but the bettor who follows him must
have money to burn.