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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-12-22

didn't appear to be covered with it. Oh
indeed with anything else except ar
old -four barrel; for there was no cuti-
Gle left on him to speak Of, and as tc
feathers they were few and far between.
He was a sick chicken. We pitied
J him. There was no need to coop him
like the Free Press fowl. He was
done up entirely. We waved our hand
before his eyes, but he never blinked;
he was too far gone. He seemed to
be nice chicken, and a handsome
one even in this his day of trouble and
unreasonable moulting. But the
Spirit of Jefferson had been complete
ly knocked out OF the poor bird. In
fact he was knocked into pie chicken
pie. We could have wept over him,
but we didn't; we only advised hypo-
dermic injections and free use Of
Ayers Hair Invigorator to promote a
G owth Of pin feathers.
Our last call was at the sanctum of
the Advocate The editor was not in
he never is-but we had called to
see the condition Of his hen-house,
from whence for long while we had
not heard the accustomed matutinal
vociferations echoing over Jefferson
verdant hills and dales. We were
sure something was wrong; that it
was not well with the rooster. Our
fears proved prophetic. The genial
foreman of the Advocate met US as we
entered. Tears were in his eyes, and
he had forgotten to button up his vest.
He showed us the remains. They
were about the worst remains we have
ever seen. Alas, poor Yorick He
was fine cock; beautiful even in
death Game, too-game as game can
be. In fact his excessive gameness
was the death of him. AS in the be-
ginning, Mill fit, so this gamest of
roosters fit-and ft-and fit until at
last he rolled over and died in a fit;
fit ending for all such heroic natures.
The tale Of woe as related by the cour-
teous and tender-h hearted foreman was
heart-rending He gave us minute
account of the whole affair from its
commencement to the final knock
down-and- drag-out He told how the
noble Yorick had waded in and glori-
ously combated till, being overmatch-
ed, he had lost both his eyes, both his
spurs, both his gills, and had both
legs dislocated; how that even then,
when hers dc combat and az his last
gasp, he rallied and crew a mighty
crow before he yielded up the ghost
ave shall never see his like again,
said the foreman the tears streaming
down his face as he spoke. We SYM
pathized with him. We made face,
and rubbed our eyes till they were
sufficiently red, and blew our nose VIC
lently. This was all we could do. We
hope nothing more was expected Of
us;-there are so many dead chickens
nowadays, you know. This, how
ever, was an extraordinary chicken;
his place cannot be we'll supplied;
therefore at parting we advised the
foreman to advise the editor of the
Advocate to have the remains painted
light sky-blue and preserved under
glass case. Alas, poor Yorick We
tried all around town to get his pedi-
gree, but it was not to be had; in fact
no one now living seems to know it
He was Sai geRey1s sort of rooster
and roasted all alone by and with him
self. MERCURY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-12-22
A NEW LIFE OF
NAPOLEON,
WagmiiicentIy illustrated.

The CENTURY is famous for its great
historical serials, and never in its history
has greater one been projected than
this new "Life of Napoleon, written by
Prof. William NJ Sloane, OF Princeton,
who has spent many years In prepare
ton for his work. Thus far no biogra-
ply of "the man Of DESTINY has appear.
ed in either English or French that is
free from rnncor and attentive TO the
laws Of historical criticism. TUE CEN-
TuRY HAS SECURED 1.-THE GREAT, ALI.
ROUND, COMPLETE AND INTERESTING
HISTORY Of the life Of one OF the most
marvellous OF men. No matter how much
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ton of all the lives and memoirs. TnE
ILLUSTRATIONS Will BE MAGNET.
cENT-the wealth Of TmE CENTuRY's
art department win be layished upon
them. Two members Of the staff have
just returned from Paris, where they
have been securing all that is best OF
Napoleonic material. New portraits will
be printed, great historical paintings re.
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the great scenes Of Napoleon's life for
this history.
In addition to this there viii be
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Other Features

viii be several familarpapers on WASH
rSeTos IS LTNc0LN's TME," by Noah
Brooks, who was on terms Of unusual
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CATnrDEALs or FRANCE by Mrs
schuyler Van Rensselaer,, with lllustra.
lions by Joseph Penhell Many more
serials will be Announced lnior-
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MARION CRAWFORD.

The title Is CASA BRAcoio," and It Is
a romance Ct Italy, full OF human passion
and exciting episode.
A NEW NOVEL BY
Mrs. BURTON HARRISON
win be published during the year. IL Is
called "AS ERnANr WoofSo,' and is u
tale Of wandering land love- among new
Genes Of travel in Northern Africa and
southern Spain
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Free Trade and the Whisky Traffic.
BROTHER SMITH

BROTHER SMITH
After long silence we take up the
quill hoping we may contribute some
thing that will interest some of the
many readers of the Herald. Ofcourse
we are among the many WHO are
proud OF the splendid victory achieved
by the Republican party in the recent
election and we are inclined to believe
that this is only the prelude to a still
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equal, its foolishness has been rebukee
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IL have never yet seen saloon tina
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THE CENTURY
IN 1895.

Taking advantage of the general re-
vival Of interest in the Great Emperor,
The CENTURY win print during 1895
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
SYSTEMATIC ROBBERY.
Green Bay Contractor Makes Some
Startling Disclosures Regard
ing Northern Mines,

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 1.-THE Gazette
today publishes an important interview
with prominent contractor who tells a
few things in connection with the steal
ings and robberies that, he says, were and
are being perpetrated by many bosses
and superintendent of mines in the iron
country, particularly the Menominee
range. He cites a number of cases where
costly machinery was ordered for the
mines and paid for by the owners of
them, while the machinery and other sup
plies never left the factories. Thousands
Of dollars, he asserts, have thus been stol-
en- from the mine owners and stockhold-
ers. This man further makes interesting
disclosures as regards the manner in
which the financial affairs of some of
the counties in the iron region are being
run He tells of one gang of county
officials who were in the habit of issuing
fictitious county orders and divided the
moneys among themselves. He also makes
public startling facts in connection with
the building of a court house in one of
those COMMITTEES
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
Important Bill to be Presented il
the Legislature by 0oon-
to Parties.
PLAN TO SAVE PUBLIC MONEY,
Claim that it Should be on an Equal
Footing with the Circuit
Court.

Oconto, Wis, Dec. S.-There is some
talk of petitioning the Legislature to give
TO the county court the same powers vest
ed in the circuit court and hold sessions
monthly. Such a measure would give
the county court jurisdiction in civil mat
terS where the amount in controversy did
not exceed $4,000, in mortgage fore
closures, actions for divorce. and exclu-
Sive jurisdiction in appeals from judg-
snents rendered by justices of the peace
IN civil and criminal cases; also jurisdic-
ton to try criminal cases where the pun
ishment for offenses charged does not eX-
coed a given number of years in state
prison. Litigants would have causes de-
cided speedily and great expense saved
the county in Jurors fees, because it
would not be necessary to keep them
waiting in the circuit court while other
cases were being tried, and persons ac-
cused of crime would not be obliged to re-
main in the county JAIL in many instances
number of months, awaiting trial. and
appeals could be taken direct to the SUI
preme court.
William Turner, the Milwaukee con-
tractor, has a force of 100 men engaged
on sewer work and laying about 400 feet
of pipe per day.
+. X. Morrow. the defeated candidate
for reelection as register of deeds, will
open law office in this city January l.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
TILLOTSON KNOCKED OUT.
Neenah Council Refuses to Grant Him
an Internrhan franchise.

Neenah COunCI RetuSeS TO GranC Him
an Internrban Franchise.
Neenah, Wis, Dec. Cat a meeting of
the common council last evening the in
terurban franchise, SO far as Tillotson
is concerned, was practically killed. The
members of the council who investigated
the proposed line were of the opinion that
Tillotson and the parties he represented
were not sincere in their intentions and
the whole matter was shelved. Another
proposition was presented by local peo-
pie, w. l.. Davis and Thomas Higgins,
asking that a franchise be granted them
similar to the one presented by Tillotson
Mr.. Higgins stated that if they were
granted the franchise asked for the road
would surely be completed and in opera
ton on or before September 1. 1895, as
they meant business. The proposed line
will run from Oak Hill cemetery to Brigh-
ton Beach, independent of the street rail
way now in operation. 1t is expected that
if the council grants an electric street
railway company 4 franchise Messrs
Davis and Higgins will be the favored
ones. The matter was referred to a
committee of three who will report at
the next meeting Of the council.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
WISCONSIN CORN CROP.
Report Of the Statistician of the Agricul
turaI Department.

tural Department.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 6.-The report
Of the statistieian of the agricultural depart
ment for November was made public to-
day. The following reports on the corn
crop in Wisconsin are given:
Calumet-Damaged by drouth and % per
cent below the average i'll quality.
Chippcva-Nearly all of the crop was cut
for fodder; only small amount husked.
BarTOn-Very nearly a failure.
Kenosha-Less than half a crop; ears small
but the kernels are hard and sound.
Observation-Disclosures than was Indicated by
earlier reports, both in yield and quality, but
still the crop is short; some ears not well
filled or matured.
Brown-Damaged about 40 per cent. by the
drouth.
BuffaIo-Of inferior quality and less in
quantity than was at first supposed
Green Lake-The little grown was of fair
quality, but the ears are very short
Misunderstanding nearly finished and the
crop IS of good average quality.
enerSOn-Improved surprisingly during
September, especially on low grounds and
has turned out much better than was an
tcipated.
Marathon-The poorest crop ever grown
Lafayette-The amount of moisture in the
ground has been the principal factor in sue
cess or failure of the crop this year and not
the quality of the soil
Juneau-Cut short by drouth.
The clay" Of the land, manner of cuI-
tivation and time of planting have all had
their effect for or against the crop. and
the conditions are so varied that it is inn
possible to form a reliable estimate of the
yield, which runs from - bushels an acre
down to nothing. The amount cut for
feed during the dry period makes consid-
cradle difference in the total.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
DEATH OF AN ALMA PIONEER,
Christian Kohlheapp Expires at an Ad-
vanced Age.

Vanced Age.
Alma, Wis, Dec. 6.-Christian Kohl
heapp, Sr, aged 90 years. one of the old
est settlers in the county, died yesterday
Thirty years ago a business merchant
named @. Scharttle, ST., drew up a con-
tract with Kohlheapp that he would give
Kohlheapp 5000 per year as long as he
lived and in exchange Scharttle was to get
Kohlheapp's farm, valued at $4,000
About five years ago Schartte sold the
farm for $500. He was obliged to live
up to his contract, and the farm, which
was sold for $500, cost him over $4,000.
Mr.. Kohlheapp leaves great-grandchil-
dren and numerous other relatives.
Beloit, Wis, Dec. 6.-The funeral of
III. E. Moore, an old settler of Beloit,
took place here today. Among those pres
ent was Gen. Ruger, y. S. A, son-in-law
of the deceased. Mr.. Moore died at st.
Paul at the home of his son, Gardner
Moore. Gen Ruger was a Beloit boy.
Racine, Wis, Dee. 6.-Mrs. Stephen
Freeman died last night of cancer of the
stomach. Deceased was born in 1885
and had lived in Racine for about forty
years She was the widow of the late
Aid. Freeman, who was one of Racine's
leading manufacturers and the founder of
the S. Freeman & Sons Manufacturing
company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
BEATS THE RECORD.
Official Returns Show the Larges
Vote Ever Cast in the State
of Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, Dec. THE STATE
board of election canvassers, consisting
of Secretary of State Cunningham, STATE
Treasurer Hummer and Attorney General
O'Connor, met in the secretary Of state
office this afternoon and canvassed the
returns of the recent election. The Off
cial figures show Upham's plurality for
governor to be $500, and gives him &
majority over all the other candidates of
Ii, Q56. There were 1882 more votes cast
for governor than for any other state
officer. The total vote, 370, 449, is the
largest ever cast in the state, the next
highest being 81, 5S1 at the presidential
election in 1892. Judge Emil Baensch
for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, received the high
est vote ever cast for any candidate I'D
the state, 1913, lS1. Sewell a. Peterson,
for treasurer, is second, with 1877, 742.
Henry Casson. Tor secretary of state, is
next with 1910. but w. II. Mylrea,
for attorney general, is only one behind
him, with 1917, 100.
The official vote is as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
FOUND HANGING TO A TREE.

Probable Suicide of Strange Man Near
Hudson.
Hudson. Wis. Dec S.-A man about
So years of age was found hanging to the
lower limb of a tree about two miles from
this city yesterday afternoon: Chief of
Police Carroll identified the deceased as
one of six who were given lodging here
Monday night, and claimed his residence
was at st. Cloud, MINI. The body has
the appearance of having been dead about
two days.
Prentice, Wis, Dec S.-B. b. Hughes,
an old resident here. formerly an en-
ploye of the Jump River Lumber compa-
ny, committed suicide last night by cutting
his throat. Bad health led to the deed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
PRESCHLE GETS OFF EASY.
La Crosse Man Pleads Guilty to Simple
Assault and is Fined.

La Crosse Man Pleads Guilty to Simple
Assault and is Fined.
La Crosse, Wis, Dec. William
Preschle, who assaulted and nearly killed
Chris Enos of Milwaukee, a travelling
man for ST Paul firm, early last sum-
mer, was arraigned in the circuit court
today. Distrct-AttOrney Hood had the
information amended by striking out the
words with intent to do great bodily
HARM" making the case one of simple as
sault. PresciGe tnereupon pleaded guilty
and was fined $100 The district attor
ncy alse succeeded in having the costs
RENTED
Henry Lewis and J. c. Johnson were
given a year at Waupun each by Judge
SVyman today for larceny.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
PLEA FOR ARMENIANS.
Petition Sent to the President by Green
Bay Citizens.

Bay Citizens.
Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 6.-Bshop Mess
mer, Mayor ]. H. Gilmore, Fred Holman
and other prominent Green Bay citizens
head a petition to President Cleveland
as follows:
''The nation stands aghast at the re-
ports of iendsh Turkish savagery and
butchery in Armenia. The reports have
been confirmed in all their terrible mag
nitude. Thousands of bereaved relatives
of the cruelty slaughtered people stand
with bowed heads and hearts mutely APP
pealing to the world to take up their
cause. America as the most enlightened
nation on earth should not hesitate to
first respond and therefore we, the under
signed citizens of Green Bay, Wis, de-
mand you, illustrious head of an illustrious
country, to take proper steps to help Sc
cure them full, complete reparation for
the indignities and losses they have suf-
fered "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
Explosion in a Laboratory.

Madison, Wis, Dee. 1.-Two explosions
have occurred in the chemical laboratory
of the university recently. The second
one happened yesterday, when flask in
which poisonous phosne gas was being
generated suddenly exploded while DR..
kremers was lecturing to one of his
classes. Glass flew in all directions, and
several students narrowly escaped injury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
GEORGE E. SCHLICK DEAD.

A Well Known Hotel Man of ELLIS june
ton Passes Away.
Ellis Junction, Wis, Dec. S-George
Sehlick, one of the best-known men in
this section, died at IL o'clock last night
of brain fever. He had been sick five
weeks with a complication of diseases.
-Four days ago it turned into brain fever.
He was hotelkeeper and was deputy
sheriff of this county for number of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
GUILTY OF COUNTERFEITING.
Federal Jury Decides Against Joseph
White at Madison.

Madison, Wis, Dec. THE jury in the
case of Joseph White of Drummond,
charged with making counterfeit money,
returned a verdict of guilty in the federal
court last evening. His comrade, John
Tassy, charged with the same offense,
was tried earlier in the day. The jury
returned a sealed verdict after being out
nine hours. Both are lumbermen and
claimed the money was given them by a
stranger on the train who asked Tassy to
change some money Moulds and other
counterfeiting tools were found near their
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
SIX BOLD TRAMPS.

They Compel a North Western Conductor
to Garry Them.
Fond du Lac, Wis. Dee. Six tramps
boarded Chicago & North Western
freight train at Watertown and compelled
They were all heavily armed On the way
up they played football with the conduc-
tors lunch pail The police are looking for
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
SUES FOR THE OTHER HALF.
An Interesting Suit on Trial in the Osh-
kOSI Circuit Court.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 1.-THE case of j.
\. Kiel VS.. Leander Choate and ]. NJ.
Bray was called in the circuit court yes
terday afternoon. It seems that in April,
1888, Peter Grattan and julius IL. Keil
were the owners of the ingalls,, White
They borrowed $4,000 and gave three
$1,000 notes, payable at Menominee, Mich,
and endorsed by j. n. Kiel, father of
j. III. Kiel, and Bray & Choate. The
notes were not paid at maturity, but
at the bank. He claims that there was
an agreement between himself and Mr.
'Choate, that if the endorsers had TO pay
the note Bray & Choate would pay one
half the amount and himself the other
half and Mr.. Kiel now sues for the
amount
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM 0GILvIE.

Over One Hundred and Forty yehiaaes il
the Procession.
Madison, Wis, Dec. S.-A silent grav.
in the cemetery in the village of Verona
twelve or thirteen lilies southwest OF
Madison, received the remains of William
Ogilvie yesterday afternoon. Over 14(
vehicles were in line Many prominent
people from all parts of the state at
tended the funeral
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
Not Gully of Arson.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec 6.-Archie Smith
of Eureka, charged with arson, was
found not guilty this morning. The
complaining witness was William Nc
Goorty. a saloonkeeper of Eureka, who
alleged that Smith set fire to his barn
September 3.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-12-12
FARMERS HARD LUCK.

Henry Lapke Loses all his Seasons Crops
by Fire.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dec 5-Herman
Lapke, tenant on Henry Corbin's farm
in the town of La Prairie, lost all the
crops that he raised this season by fire
last evening. He has no insurance All
the buildings except the house were de-
stroyed together with 600 bushels of
corn, 200 bushels of barley and 400 tons
Of hav