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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
MR.. FRICKE'S REPORT.
Insurance Companies Admitted to Do
Business in Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis.,. Nov. 26.l[Special.]-
Insurance Commissioner Fricke has adj
mitted the City Trust, Safe and Guar
anty company of Philadelphia to do bust
ness in. Wisconsin. Application for a
license has been made by the Masons
Union Life association of Indianapolis
and the knights of the Golden Eagle of
Philadelphia. Two clerks of the de-
partment, II. e. Dickinson and A. F.
TiR1me, have just, returned. from. a
months trip through Iowa where they
examined eight companies doing business
in Wisconsin and found them all up to
the mark. They are the Mutual Aid So
ciety of the German Lutheran synod of
Iowa and other states of Iowa City
Federal Life association. Davenport;
Iowa Masons Benevolent association,
Oskaloosa; Des Moines Life association;
Southwestern Mutual Life association,
Marshalltown: Northern Life sassocia-
ton, Marshalltown; United States Ma
sonic Benevolent association, Council
Bluffs, and Guaranty Life association,
Council Bluffs
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
VOID BY LIMITATION.
New Phases in the Ashland Timber Cases
at Madison. 10.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 26.-[Special.]-
The government finished taking testi-
mony in the Ashland timber land cases
yesterday afternoon, and the defense i'm
mediately sprung something of a sensa-
ton by raising a point that the statute
of limitations had run before the action
against Heydlauff, McCord, Osborn ct
al. was commenced, and moving that
they therefore be discharged.
The first act Of conspiracy alleged is
shown by the testimony of the prosecu-
ton to have been committed April II,
1891, and the defendants were not in
dicted until the fall of 1894, three years
and six months later. The period of linn
itation for the commencement of such
actions is three years. The defense
claims that the statute of limitations
began to run with the first alleged act
of conspiracy, and therefore expired six
months before the action was begun.
The prosecution claims that the statute
of limitations did not begin to run until
the conspiracy was concluded. Attor-
neys on. both sides have been arguing
this point all day, and it will be sub
mitted to Judge Bum for decision late
this afternoon
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
CAME TO AN ABRUPT END.
Judge Bum Decides in Favor of Defense
in the Land Gases.


Madison, Wis.,, Nov 27.-[Speciall-
The prosecution by the government of
ex-Receiver R. c.. Heydlauff, w. q. Nc
Cord, A. r. Osborn, Harry j. Box ct
al. for alleged conspiracy to defraud the
government in pine land deals in Bay
field county came to an abrupt termina-
ton in the United States court yester-
day afternoon, Judge Bum deciding IA
vorably for the defense on their motion
to dismiss the action on the ground that
the statute of limitations had run be-
fore the action was instituted, the first
act alleged as part of the conspiracy hav-
ing been committed about three years
and half before the parties were in
dicted The defense contended that the
statute of limitations began to run when
this first act was committed, while the
prosecution claimed it did not begin to
run until the alleged conspiracy was con-
cluded. The point was sharply argued
by ex-senator John G. Spooner and @.
w. Felker for the defense and J. G.
Flanders for the government. Judge
Bum decided for the defense and grant
ed their motion to dismiss.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
MADE BIG SHIPMENTS.
Mining Season at Iron Belt Has Closed
for the Year.


Iron Belt, Wis, Nov. 27.-[Speciall-
The shipping season has closed for the
mines in this town and the ore is now
being 'stock-piled' until the season of
'96 opens. The past year has been one
Of great activity on this part of the
Gogebic, the Iron Belt mine having
shipped 100000 tons to the Ashland
docks and the Atlantic $4,000 tons. The
latter consists only of one shaft and is
owned by the Rockefeller Mining COM
pany 1t has produced and shipped more
ore this year than any single. shaft on
the Gogebic range and it's quality of ore
is unsurpassed. The coming year will
find mining firms very active and miners
will be paid better wages and will be
very much in demand. Workmen are
very much sought in this country, but
continue to be scarce owing. to the large
numbers employed by the logging COM
panies. Carpenters are very much want
ed, as those employed by these mines are
required to work Sundays and evenings
in improvements and repairs. Miners
look for return of the busy times of
1888 and 1889 for the coming year.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
FISH CASE DECIDED.
Judge Bundy Declares that Peo-
pile Have Right on the
Preserves.

Hudson, Wis, Nov. 27.-[Special.]-
Judge Bundy last night rendered de-
cision in the famous fish case. Suit
was brought by the Willow River club,
composed of st. Paul capitalists who
bought several hundred acres Of land
in this vicinity for fishing purposes.
Twelve cases were on the September
term against residents for fishing on
private premises. Judge Bundy decided
against the club and holds that sit has
been the settled law of this country ever
since the landing of the Pilgrim fathers
that the fish belong to the state for the
benefit of the people, The decision
meets with a general approval.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
PLAINTIFF WON THE CASE.
Frank Schaefer Awarded $4,000 Damages
at Fond du Lac.

at Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Nov. 27.-[Special.l
In the damage suit of Frank Schaefer
VS.. the Fond du Lac Light, Power and
Railway company the jury after remain.
ing out all night brought in a verdict OF
$4,000 for the plaintiff. Schaefer was
badly injured by being thrown from q
wagon while crossing the street railway
last June, and for a time entirely lost
his speech He can scarcely speak above
a whisper at this time. The defendants
will ask for new trial.
A new firm under the name of Louis
Rueping & Co. will erect in the near
future large tannery, for the manu-
facture principally of harness leather.
The concert to be given at the Congre-
gational church this evening by the
Boetti quartette of Chicago assisted by
local talent is attracting a great deal of
attention Miss Bessie Mayham, daugh-
ter of ex-Mayor /. T. Mayham, is q
member of the quartette.
The funeral of the late Silas Morse,
who was killed at Hermansville, Mon
day, was held from the family residence
In this city at 1:30 this afternoon.
DR.. Frank S. Wiley will start on a
trip abroad about the first of January,
in the interest of the new ST. Agnes
hospital, and will be absent several
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
ACTION RESCINDED.
No Tax Levy for Oconto at Present
NeWsY Notes.

No Tax Levy for Oconto at Present
Newsy Notes.
Oconto Wis, Nov. 27.-[Special.l -At
a special session of the city council the
action of former meeting, at which a
5 $40 tax was levied, was rescinded and
a proposed ordinance passed providing
for a bond of $4,000 to cover existing
city Indebtedness, and at the next SEES
sion of the council the per cent. of taxa
ton will be fixed. The majority favor
or $40.
e. G.. Whitney has made the Girard
Lumber company of Menominee two
propositions-one to deliver logs, to be
cut near Middle inlet, upon st. Paul cars
at that point, and the other to sell the
company the stumpage.
Charles Johnson has been logging near
Sidnow since the 1st of July for the
Scofeld-Arnold Lumber company of
Marinette. He has a contract to put in
100000 and will complete the job by
February L. The logs go by rail over
the Milwaukee & Northern.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
BLACK RIVER VALLEY DRY.
Question of Water Supply Becoming a
Serious One.

Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. Is
Especial. Never in the history of Black
River valley has the water in the streams
in this locality been SO low at this sea-
son of the year. In the farming commu
nifty to the west of this city many wells
are drying up which formerly showed
an abundance of water. The question
of water supply is becoming a serious
consideration in many quarters.
To the east of the city in the marsh
regions for many years were innumer-
able beautiful lakes, which afforded
rendezvous for the deer during the warm
summer days, and in the fall myriads of
ducks and geese found a feeding ground,
But today not a drop of water is to be
found in that locality. The transforma-
ton, however, in the marsh country will
prove beneficial to mankind, as the dry
ing-up process has made the land valua-
bic for agricultural purposes and it is
being rapidly bought UP for that purpose.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
JAIL BIRDS ESCAPE.
Two Prisoners Bid Adieu to the Sheriff at
Ellsworth.

Ellsworth, Wis, Nov 27.-William
Voight and Al. Churchill, charged with
breaking and entering the residence of
Levi p Stafford, in the town of Trim
belle, on the night of August 20, 1895,
with burglarious intent, escaped from the
county jail by partly saving off and
then breaking one of the bars of the cage
in which they were confined, after which
they descended into the vault and came
up on the outside of the building to
sojourn in the cold and clammy world.
No trace of them has as yet been dis
covered.
Prairie du Chen, Wis. Nov. 27.-An
attempt to break jail was made by James
Murray and Tom Hall. The prisoners
had been sentenced to eighteen months
in the penitentiary. Fortunately pass
er-by observed the men in the act of
crawling out of the jail, they having
sawed through a bar. The sheriff was
promptly on hand and frustrated their
efforts for liberty. They were both TAX
en- to Waupun today.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
FIGHT FIRE IN SNOW.
Five Story Building in Chicago Burns
Up While the Blizzard is
Raging.

Chicago, Ill, Nov. 26.-Fire broke out
last night in the ive-story brick building
at the southeast corner of Wabash ave-
nue. and Randolph street, owned by a.
S. Trude, and before the flames could be
checked the building was destroyed. 1t
was occupied by a number of small
printing offices and paper box factory.
Loss $125,O00. Owing to the high wind
the fire at one time threatened to become
very serious and the 6remen had diff
fcult task in combining it to the Trude
building.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
IN FAVOR OF PRICE.

Black River Falls Man Wins His Suit in
Iowa.
Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. 90
[Special]-A telegram was received to-
day from McGregor, Ia, by Attorney
D. J. Castle of this city who is receiver
of the H. H.. Price estate, announcing
that judgment for $11O had been rem
dered against John Robinson of Chicago,
in favor of Price. The suit grew out of
Robinson's refusal to pay for the driving
Of logs in Kettle river, Mimi
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
LEWIS ASSIGNS AGAIN.

Puts His Assets at $4,000 This Time as
Against $4,000 Before.
Kenosha, Wis, Nov. 28.--[Special. i
u. J. Lewis, who was cashier of the
Dan Head & Co. bank until shortly be-
fore it's failure, has made another as
Segment. The assignee is the same as
in the first once. II. Gonnerman. In
the first assignment the assets were
placed at $4,000 and in this one they are
given as $8OO0 The amount Of liabili-
ties is not stated. 4&
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
Native Liars.

The American Dialect society is hunt
ing. some queer Americanisms, to their
native lairs. Its researches as to the
word ''dingbat'-a stranger to us in
the lower lake region-are interesting.
In Georgia it is mothers kiss. but in
In Maine it is money, in other regions Il
flying missile. in New England boarding
schools a biscuit. but in the South you
can say of your best girl that she is
dingbat! In the Tennessee mountains
.cheese" is the plural of .chee."
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
A Complimentary Banquet.

Wausau, Wis, Nov. 26.-[Special.]-
The stockholders of the new Wausau
Telephone company gave a compliment
airy dinner last evening at Hotel Bells
to President n Heinemann and other
directors as evidence of appreciation for
services so ably rendered. The banquet
opened at 8 o'clock. Fifty-two persons
were present, comprising the leading
business men of the city.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
WALKED OFF THE TRAIN.

w. e. Cullen of Montana Accidentally
Killed Near Elroy.
Elroy, Wis, Nov. Especial. IA
man by the name of e. w. Cullen, ac>
companied by his wife and three children
and holding coupon tickets from Great
Falls, Mont, to Loyellton, Pa, while
passing from the sleeping car to the
chair car on the Chicago, St. Paul, Mil
waukee & Omaha train No. 2, between
here and Camp Douglas last night, was
thrown or walked off the platform and
was killed. The coroner is holding an
inquest on the body here this morning.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
BIG ARmoR PLATE CONTRACT.

Russia Agrees to Buy Nearly 1900 Tons
from Bethlehem, Pa, Firm.
Bethlehem, Pa, Nov. Pa cable
man Of the Bethlehem iron firm inform
ing him of the award to the company by
the Russian government of a contract
for the manufacture of nearly 1900 tons
of armor plate. The plate is to be used
on the new battleship Bostisiav and calls
for 1925 tons Of Harveyized amor. This
is one of the largest contracts for armor
plate awarded by any nation in recent
years.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
Flowing at an End.

Fall blowing is at an end in this section.
The ground is frozen hard and fields
are covered with snow Lake Marinuka
is covered with several inches of ice
and skating Kinks are being cleared. A
few inches more of snow will make ex-
cellent sleighing. There is any quantity
of wood to be marketed as soon as sleigh
ing comes.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
MR.. BRADLEY KEPT HIS WORD.
New Railroad from Tomahawk to Harri-
son is COmplete d.

son is Complete d.
Tomahawk, Wis, Nov. 27.-[Special1
The Marinette, Tomahawk q Western
railway has completed the laying of rails
thus making connections with the North
Western railway as stated some time
ago. W. III. Bradley, the president of
the Marinette, Tomahawk & Western
claimed he would be able to eat his
Thanksgiving turkey at Harrison, and
as he is man of his word, the results
have justified his assertion. In honor Of
special train over the new road, taking
as passengers about 80 people. He
will serve them with lunch and then
return. The occasion will be a regular
holiday
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
EMIGRANT BOARD NAMED.

County Meeting Called at Grantsburg for
Next Month.
Grantsburg, Wis.,, Nov. 27.-[Special.l
The county board has appointed A. M.
Anderson, e. L. Peck, William Ander-
son, J. III. Jansen and A. A. Anderson
a board of emigrant commissioners. The
board met Immediately after it's ap-
pointment and called county meeting,
inviting the counties of Polk. Barron,
Washburn. Sawyer and Douglas to
join in. The meeting will be held here
December 2O-21 at the courthouse hall.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
BURNED IN A LOG HUT.
s'Indian Pete' and Wife Lose Their Lives
Near PeshtigO.

a'Indion Pete" and Wife Lose Their Lives
Near Peshtigo.
Marinette, Wis.,, Nov. Pa fatal fire
occurred in the Sugar Bush district, six
miles from Peshtigo, yesterday. A man
known as Indian Pete" and his wife
were burned to death in their beds. The
couple lived in little log hut opposite
Ramsey's farm. The roof was burned
over their heads and the poor Indians
met death without resistance or attempt
to escape. They were probably suffocat-
ed by the smoke first and then burned
till life was extinct Mr. Ramsey was
attracted to the place by the light Of
the fire and by the smoke. A son of the
couple resides in this place and he was
telephoned to this morning, but it was
discovered he was in the woods.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
BLOW AT THE MARSHAL.
Warrants will be Served by the Sheriff at
Racine.

Racine, Wis, Nov. 27.-[Special.] 1.-The
county board adjourned this morning
sine die. Before adjourning the board
passed a resolution instructing justices
of the peace to give all warrants to be
served to the sheriff instead of the city
quite a saving to the county, as the fees
in this respect have been very large.
1t will also wreck the office of the mar
shall.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
ROBBED A FUR STORE.
rglars Make $500 Haul at Racine
70 Il

Burglars Make a g4OO Haul at Racine
Other Thefts.
Racine, Wis, Nov. 26.--[Special.l- l.
Burglars entered the fur store of f.
Hubacheck on Fifth street some time
last evening and carried off furs and
other articles to the value of over $500.
There have been many robberies here of
late and the police are making every eff
fort to locate the perpetrators.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 26,-[Special.]
Sneak thieves are unusually numerous
in the city, operating nightly in spite of
every effort of the police. In the resi-
dence districts nothing portable seems to
be safe
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
Deer Hunters Evade michigan Tax.

Lansing, Mich, Nov. 26.-It is evident
that the law passed by the last Legisla-
ture requiring nonresident deer hunters
to pay license fee of $25 to hunt in
Michigan is not success. Although
hundreds of hunters from other states
have sought the Businesses of Michigan
forests this year in pursuit of deer the
state treasurer has up to date received
but one license of $25, or the state por-
ton thereof, from county clerks.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
ELEVEN MEN SCALDED.
Steampipe in a New York Theater
BurStS-Fred Wharf
Killed.

New York, Nov. 26.-By the bursting
of a steampipe in Hammersteins Olym-
pia this morning eleven men were badly
scalded Fred Wharf was instantly
killed and Andrew Higgins is dying.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
CHARGED WITH ADULTERY.
Menasha saloonkeeper Gets Into Serious
Trouble.

Menasha, Wis, Nov. 27.-[Special.l 4
Quite sensation was sprung here last
night when J. III. Walker, a prominent sa-
loonkeeper Of this city, was arrested
charged with adultery. Walker came
burg, Pa. He had several thousand dol
lars and started a swell saloon. He lived
with a woman supposed to be his wife.
Last Sunday there came to Neenah a
woman who claims to be his real wife
and she was accompanied by three chill
dren, girl aged and two boys aged
er is in the Neenah jail and will be given
a hearing Friday morning.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
CLAIMED IT WAS A KICKER.
Lawsuit at Arcadia Over the Sale of
Horse

Arcadia, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.l-
A jury lawsuit attracted considerable at
tention here yesterday. It was all on
ki sold to Ole Knudtson. After the
purchase the latter wanted the animal
taken back on the ground that it was a
vicious kicker and claimed that it was
bought on the farmers warranty that it
was gentle horse. The jury decided
against the plaintiff, being out until 3
in the morning. Knudtson must keep
the horse and pay costs amounting to
nearly 500, about twice as much as the
horse is worth.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
TO ANNUL N1CARAGUAN CONTRACT
Europeans Trying to Influence Officials
at Managua. &s

Managua, via Galveston, Nov. 90
The Europeans here have been trying to
persuade the government of Nicaragua
to annul the canal contracts entered into
with citizens of the United States. AS
a result, the opinion of Judge Darte of
on the subject. The general report of
the agent here of the Nicaraguan Canal
company has been made public and it de-
clares that organization to be averse to
the construction of the canal under the
supervision of the United States.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
woRKMEN OVERCOME BY GAS.
One of Them, John Book, is Not Likely
to Recover.

Kenosha, Wis. Nov. 28.-[Special I
Six men were overcome by gas at the
plant of the Sterling cycle works last
evening and one of them, it is believed,
will not recover. One of the burners in
the brazing department went out, and it
was from this pipe that the gas escaped.
Why the workmen failed to detect it,
either by it's odor or otherwise is not
explained, but the six men were found
utterly Frustrated Medical aid was sum-
moned at once and five of the victims
were brought around after much work.
The sixth, John Book, is in precarious
condition this morning and his recovery
is very doubtful.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
AWARDED $1,000, 900 IN STOCK.
Supreme Court Gives Andrew j. Davis q
Fortune.

Fortune.
Helena, Mont, Nov. 26.-Andrew ].
Davis of Butte, Mont, has received a
clear title to 100000 worth of stock
in the First National bank of Butte.
The Supreme court decided that the late
millionaire Andrew J. Davis had in
tended to present to his fayorite nephew
decided that, under the facts, complete
gift was passed as between Judge Davis
and Andrew Davis, and written en-
dorsement of choice in action is not
necessary where there is delivery with
an intent to give.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
SERIES OF MEETINGS.
Dates for Teachers Institutes Through
jefferson County.

jefferson County.
Palmyra Wis, Nov. 26.-[Special.]- i
County Superintendent j. S. HELEN has
arranged for series of teachers meet
ings at the following places and dates
every teacher in the county being ex-
pected to attend one or more: Palmyra,
February i; Hebron, December ~;
March 20; Rome, February 20; Fort At
kinson, January, IL, March z; Jefferson,
February 8: Ixonia, November 80; Jan
loo, December Z: March 21; Lake Mills,
January %; Milford, February %.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02

H. A. Tucker, president of the Bank
of Genesee, Ind, was arrested on a
charge of stealing the books of the bank
from the vault. He was admitted to bail
in the SIN of $1,000.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
SUICIDE OF A F ARMER.
Hans Amundson of Black River Fall
Takes His Life.

Black River Falls. Wis, Nov. 28.-
Especial Hans Amundson, a well-to-
do Scandinavian farmer, who resided
five miles west of this city, committed
suicide at an early hour this morning by
taking large dose of strychnine He
was found tumbling around in the room,
crying aloud for help.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
BOTH MAY DIE.
Probable Fatal Result of the Accident at
Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis. Nov. 27.-[SpeciaL]-
The two men, Henry Schneider and O.
D. Bartlett, run down by st. Paul
passenger train yesterday afternoon, are
still in a precarious condition. Bart
lett may recover, but the doctors have
small hopes of saving Schneider, whose
neck is broken.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-02
BLAZE AT SUPERIOR.

Judge Hutchin's Residence with All the
Contents Destroyed.
West Superior, Wis, Nov. 26.-[Spe-
cial. Municipal Judge Hutchin's resi-
dence with all the contents was totally
DESTROYED by fire this morning. The loss
is $500: insurance, $1,000.