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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
Died from PARALYSIS.

Green Bav. Wis, Nov. Especial. =
Jacob SnifIer. prominent resident of
the town of Luxembourg, died yesterday
from stroke of paralysis, aged 81
years.
v Arcadia, Wis, Nov. Especial. J.
Henry S. Otis, photographers of this
place, died yesterday after long siege
of typhoid fever and pneumonia. lie
was about 80 years of age and served
in the late war. The remains will be
taken to Winona for interment.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS.

Committee Recommends that Slash
Boards be Used at Menasha.
Oshkosh, Wis, Nov. THE general
committee appointed by Mayor Gilmore
of Green Bay to devise means of main
tanning a better stage of water in Fox
river, met in the city hall here this after
noon. After a general discussion of the
situation a long memorial to Congress
was adopted, recommending that slash
boards be used in the Menasha dam to
retain the waters of Lake Winnebago
for dry months and dry seasons.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
A SMOOTH THIEF.
George Brown Breaks Jail After Being
Sentenced at GalesviIle.

Sentenced at Galesvi1le.
Galesville, Wis, Nov. 7.-[Speciall-
Officers are still in pursuit of George
Brown, an alleged chicken thief who
broke jail here Sunday night while
awaiting conveyance to the county Jail
after being sentenced by Justice Cripple.
Brown is one of the smoothest rascals
that ever appeared in this section. He
arrived in this city last week a total
stranger. For several days he secured
the country with a livery rig looking
up poultry To the farmers he sang a
plausible story to the effect that he was
an extensive dealer in poultry and the
next day would call and get the fowls.
Instead of being out with the intention
of buying he was simply getting the To-
cation of every hencoop in the country.
During the night he would make a raid,
plumber the roosts and hustle his stolen
property over to Winona. Brown piled
his game for several days, but was final
ly nabbed. He pleaded guilty and was
sentenced. only TO escape.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
BURNED IN THE BARN.
Mr.. Stevens Suffers Severe Loss
by Fire on His Farm Near
MauStOn.

Mansion, Wis, Nov 6.-[Special.] IA
terrible fire occurred here at 1 O'Clock
this morning, burning G. III. Stevens
barn and six valuable horses, including
his imported English coach and four
stations. The loss on the horses, bug
gies and harness is $4,000. The loss
on wagon, barn and sleighs is $1,000
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
OBSERVED BY HOLLANDERs.

Celebration of Name Day at st. VILE
brOrd Church, Green Bay.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 7.-[Special. i
This is what is termed Name day at
st. Wilebrord Catholic church, and it
is being observed by the Holland people
with a succession of services at the
church, to close this evening with gen
eral feasting. A considerable number
of priests are present from outside
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
LOST IN THE WOODS.

Ashland Man Becomes Separated from
His Friends While Hunting.
Ashland, Wis, Nov. 6.-Game Warden
Woodley returned from Mason yester-
day with the report that Billy Helm
was lost Helm, Woodley and Al. Ma
son started out hunting together and
in some manner became separated. Up
to a late hour last evening Helm had
not showed up and Mr.. Woodley and
others left at once to search for him.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
STARTLED THE DIVER.

Andrew Nelson Saw Mans Body While
Working in Fox River.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 5.-[Special]-
Andrew Nelson, the Chicago diver en-
gagged in repairing the broken water
main at the bottom of Fox river, came
to the surface in a somewhat excited
condition yesterday. While at work at
the bottom of the river the body of a
man foated swiftly past him. He made
an attempt to catch it but it was car
ried away from him in the strong cur
rent which was running toward the bay.
The body is supposed to have been that
of Engineer John Drew of Cleveland,
who was drowned when the barge diego
was burned some three weeks ago.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
GOT THROUGH A SMALL HOLE.

Henry Birch Escapes from Jail at
Chippewa Falls.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Nov. 5.-[Spe-
cial Henry Birch, awaiting trial on
charge of assault with intent to murder
F. C. Rabbit of the town of Seigel, made
his escape from Chippewa county jail
last night. Birch, who is a powerful
man. broke one of the iron bars in the
window and then crawled through an
opening of ska inches. Birch weighs
1916 pounds and how he accomplished
this feat is a mystery.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
JUDGE HASTINGS IMPROVING.

His Injury Not as Serious as at First Sup
posed.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.l i
Circuit Judge Samuel D. Hastings, who
was injured a few days ago by his horse
falling on his leg, is improving rapidly,
and will be able to be present at the
opening of court at Oconto November
IA. The fear that some of the bones of
the leg were broken has not been re-
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
LEFT IN THE DARK.
Electric Light Accident Plunges Chicago
in Gloom.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 5.-For forty min
utes between the hours of and 6 o'clock
town business section of Chicago was
plunged into darkness, as the result of
the ''short-circuiting through accident,
of the electric current supplied by the
Harrison street powerhouse of the Edi-
son Electric company. With the excep-
ton of the buildings having their own
electric lighting plants the scores of tow
ering Office structures and hundreds of
stores in the entire district bounded by
the lake on the east, the river on the
north and west and extending south as
far as Twenty street were affected.
In many Of the hotels and clubs cam
dies were used. Some of the newspapers
suffering considerable inconvenience.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
HE DEFIES ARREST.

Henry Birch Barricaded In His Cabin
Near Chippewa Falls.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Nov. 7.-Henry
G. Birch, Chippewa county's jailbreaker
and all-'round notorious character, has
rejoined his trusty Winchester in his
rude loghouse in the forests of the town
of Sigel. Sheriff Putnam encountered
Birch near the shanty and commanded
him to halt Birch made for the forest
and the sheriff fired two shots at him,
one of which took effect in his leg. Birch
reached his cabin and now defies anyone
to arrest him
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
CLOSED THE SCHOOL.
An Epidemic of Diphtheria is Threa
ened at Appleton

An Epidemic of Diphtheria is Threat
ened at Appleton.
Appleton, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.l-
The third district high school was closed
by the health officer today on account OF
the prevalence of diphtheria. One of the
teachers, Margaret Hogan, was taken
down today and within the past few
days many cases have developed among
the scholars. The cause is believed tc
be that most of the families of the west
end of the city get their water supply
from wells. The continued dry weather
has greatly reduced these wells and the
water is very bad. 1t is feared that q
dangerous epidemic of diphtheria will
ensue in other portions of the CITY,
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
AID FOR DEEP WATERWAYS.
Presidents Appointments Give Stimulus
to the Project.

Toronto, Ont, Nov 5.-The announce
ment made yesterday in Washington
that President Cleveland had appointed
three commissioners to confer with a
similar number from Canada on the sub
ject of deep waterways has revived local
interest in the work of the Deep Water
ways association, which was originally
formed in this city in the summer of
1894 and whose recent convention in
Cleveland did much to further its OBJ
jects.
Mr.. Rowland, president of the Deep
Waterways association, says that the
American commissioners would prove
was especially spec pleased at the nomination
of Mr.. Cooley, who, he said, is an en-
gineer of great ability. He said this
was the beginning of a most important
work. Nothing is so far known as to
who will be put upon the Canadian COM
mission, but it is expected that one of
the gentlemen selected will be Mr.. How
land, one of the governments chief en-
gile0rS.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
REV. MR.. PETIT RETIRES.
He was Pastor of st. RaphaePs Church,
Madison, Twenty Years.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.1 j
Rev. P. r. Petit, for twenty years pas
tor of St. RaphaePs Catholic church of
this city, has sent his resignation to
Bishop Messmer, and left today for
Brandon, in Fond du Lac county, to
spend the remainder of his days in re-
tirement Ill health compelled him to
quit active life. His successor has not
been named. Rev. Father Naughton of
Milwaukee and Rev. n. Freimann of
Lake Church, Ozaukee county, are
among those talked of. but the appoint
ment rests entirely with the bishop.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
Prof. McEwen,s Feat.

Mauston, Wis, Nov. 6-[Special.1-
Prof. McEwen, the mind reader, per-
formed the act of driving team on
fast run through the crowded streets of
Mansion yesterday afternoon to Ander-
son & Co.'s store and found the book
that was hidden for the occasion and re-
turned to the hotel without any accident.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
New College Opened.

Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. s.
Especial. THE Black River Falls Com
mercial college opened today with an at
tendance of thirty-tive. The school is a
mercial school and will be conducted by
Prof. Ell. G. Hoffman of this city.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
WoMAM'S CLUB MEETING.
Precious Specimens of Old Lace Exam
ined at Green Bay.

Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 7.--[Special] +
The newly organized Woman's club held
its first meeting yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. Dorr Clark, and after an entertain
ing programme and refreshments pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the SUBJ
ject of old lace. Specimens of old lace
that money could not buy were exam
ined. These consisted of antique we'd
ding wells, collars, parasOl covers, Span
ish lace shawls, honiton. Medici, ap,
plique, tontion d. Alencon and many
other varieties, all of them hand-wrought
and fashioned by hands that are now at
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
LOCATED THE GANG.

Green Bay Police Succeed in Breaking
Up Nest of Thieves.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 5.-[Special.1 !
The city seems to be completely over
run with thieves of various descriptions.
Late last night the officers unearthed
a gang whose rendezvous was in boat
house at Grignon's point, arresting three
men and recovering a considerable
amount of stolen goods. Similar gangs
are known to be working in the city
and an effort is being made to find them.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
GOES FOR HER BROTHER.

Pedestrian gilbert will be Taken Back
to PeshtigO.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.l L
Miss Fannie Culbert of Peshtigo stopped
in this city yesterday on her way to
Buffalo, N. Y, where she has gone to
bring back her brother, Fred Culbert,
who started to walk from Peshtigo to
New York city short time ago. He is
In hospital at Buffalo, where he under
went an operation, his injury being the
result of practical joke.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
DIsMAY OF A DEMOCRATIC EDITOR.
Discovers Too Late He Has Used Repub-
lean esBoilec Plate.n

Discovers Too Late He Has Used Repub-
1ican "Boiler Plate.'
Washington Courthouse, o., Nov. s.
Editor NJ. B. Grubbs of the Register
Oem.) ordered some Democratic boil
er-plate" matter from a press association
in Columbus. 1t came late and was
hustled into the forms without examina-
ton.
After the paper hsd gone out Editor
Grubbs discovered he had been given Re
publican 'boiler-plate" by mistake. The
paper contained a page of denunciation
of Campbell and Brice and of laudation
of Foraker and Mckinley, together with
a cut of Bushnell, whose biography was
given as that of ''the coming American"
The editor has hired an extra steno-
grapher to write letters of explanation
for him
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
NEARLY SEVERED HIS HEAD.

Conductor Taft Killed While Boarding a
Train at Alma.
Alma, Wis, Nov. 5.-[Special.] Nv. S.
Taft of La Crosse, a Burlington freight
conductor, was killed here last night
while attempting to board a moving
train. His head was nearly severed
from the body. The remains were taken
to La Crosse
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
LIKE AN OLD TIMER.

Plainfie1d Lad Succeeds in killing Three
Large beers.
West Plainfeld, Wis, Nov. 5.-[Spe-
cial Eugene Tibbetts, young sports
man here, has had remarkably good
luck hunting deer and has outstripped
many of the 'old professionals" The
first three days of the open deer season
he killed three deer, which breaks the
record around here
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
KAUKAUNA MAN WON.

Result of the Big skat Tournament at
Appleton.
Appleton, Wis, Nov. 7-[Special.1 IA
big skat tournament was held here last
night Over forty players participated.
The prizes were won as follows: ..
J. NJ. Baer, second $50; Henry Kreiss,
third, 673; ] Rossmeissl, fourth, 667.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
MRS. MAVERICK TRANSFERRED

Put in Aylesbury Jail with Other Female
COnvicts.
London, Nov. 5.-Mrs. Florence May
brick the American woman who is I'M
life. convicted in 1889 of poisoning her
husband, James May brick, and on be-
half of whom repeated efforts have been
made to secure reopening of the case,
was transferred today from Woking
prison to the jail at Aylesbury with other
foYno 10 oOnvictS
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
E;arthnnake in Hungary.

Berlin, Nov. ga dispatch to the
Frankfort Zeitung from Fiume, Austria
Hungary, situated at the northeast ex-
tremity of the Adriatic, says that seri-
Gus earthquake shocks have been felt in
the commune of Grahoyo. near Ragusa
Dalmatia, thirty EIGHT miles from Cat
taro.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
IRONWOOD MAN WON.

HARRIS of Ashland Defeated in a Wrest-
ling Match.
Ashland, Wis, S?y. 5.-[Special. j,
Ryan of Ironwood thew Harris of Ash
land, three out of five times, Cornish
style, at the Grand Opera house last
night The attendance was large from
the range towns. Jack Carkeek Of Mil
waukee acted as referee.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
Nav Lose His aand.

Burnett junction, Wis, Nov. 5.-[Spe
cial. While Charles Meyer, a young
man from Waupun, was feeding steam
corn-husking machine on the farm of
William Missing of this place, his hand
got caught between the rollers and was
SO severely mangled it is thought ampu-
tation will be necessary.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
COMPLETED THE EXTENSION.

Green Bay will Soon Have Good Rapid
Transit System.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 6.-ESpecial.] i
Yesterday the last spike was driven and
today the cars are running over the ex-
tension on Oakland and Kellogg streets
of the Fort Howard Electric railway;
This completes three miles of road, all
for which the owner, David Mccartney,
has franchise. He has asked the coun-
Gil for a franchise for an additional
three miles and is ready to start to work
upon it at once.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
FAVoRS FREE COINAGE.
Former Wisconsin Man Talks of His
Mines in New Mexico.

Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. 7.-]Spe-
formerly of this city. now resident of
Graham, n NJ, is visiting his old home
for few days. Mr.. Price, who is ex-
tensively engaged in silver mining,
speaks in glowing terms of the prospects
of his new business venture and, like all
Western men. he is a firm believer in
the ultimate triumph of the silver dollar.
When asked if he was a Is to 1 man he
replied, ~ am for free. but not unlim-
tied coinage" defining his position as one
favoring the coinage of the entire prod
uct of the American Mines
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
CITY MARSHAL ARRESTED
Portage Officer Accused of Malicious De
structiOn of Property.

Portage Object Accused OF MALICIOUS De-
struction of Property.
Portage, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.]-
City Marshal George A. Helmann was
yesterday arrested by the sheriff of Co
iumbia county, charged by Charles Bak.
er with the malicious destruction of
property. By direction of the mayor
and common council the marshal was
engaged in tearing down building that
had been erected within the city limits
contrary to a certain regulation of the
city. fire ordinance. The papers were
served after the building had been re-
moved and Marshal Helmann was al
lowed to go on his own recognizance
neuding trial
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
Will Start a New Paner.

West Plainfeld, Wis, Nov. 5.-[Spe-
cial.1-A. J. Rozcil, whose home is at
this place. but who a short time ago
made his first venture in journalism by
purchasing a half interest in the Han
cock News, has decided to start a new
paper at Packwaukee, Marquette county,
to be called the PackWaukee Press.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT.

Sickness Causes Columbus Man to Close
His Business.
Columbus, Wis, Nov. Especial. /
George Linck, dealer in general mer-
chandise, made an assignment yester-
day for the benefit of his creditors. The
liabilities are $4,000; assets probably
$29,OOO Mr.. Linck is lying seriously
i'll of dropsy, and it was thought best
to take this method to settle his business
and avoid complications.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
REGULAR FOOLS JOKE.

Sulky Placed on the Roof of Building
at Green Bay.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. Especial. !
IT has been discovered that the sulky
which has decorated the roof of +. Hurl-
butts warehouse since Halloween be-
longs to George Field of Depere.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS

Green Bay Athletic Association Decidek
to Sell More Stock.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.]-
The Green Bay Athletic association is
arranging to make extensive improve
'ments at it's hall. These include a new
front, kitchen and dining room, besides
various alterations. To accomplish this
it was necessary to sell additional stock.
The sale was begun Tuesday morning
with the most gratifying results up to
tho nrnSnnt
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
DISMISSED THE CASE.

Banker Probert Gives Security to the
Town of Washburn.
Washburn, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special]-
A. G. Probert, president of the bank of
Washburn of this city, who was arrest
ed last week on complaint of Town
Treasurer Peterson, charged with illegal
banking, had his hearing yesterday and
the criminal action against him was
dismissed, he having given satisfactory
security to the town for funds deposited
thara
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
NO TROUBLE AT EAU CLAIRE.
Gen. King Receives Report from the
Military Companies.

Military Companies.
Madison, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special. i
Adjt. Gen. King has received a report
from Col. l. Moore of the Third regi-
ment, w. n. G., on the reported trouble
among military companies at Eau Claire.
Gen. King says ne finds there was no
foundation for the reports sent out at
Eau Claire. There is no trouble at all
in Co. e. In Co. | there was a slight
misunderstanding as to the use to be
made of the profits of the fair recently
held by the company, but there was no
charge that a dollar had been misappro-
priated. 1t appears the armory is owned
by an association apart from the military
companies, which is entitled to the pro-
ceeds of entertainments held in the ar
mory and that the officer in charge of the
fair desired to have its profits go to the
company which gave it.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
BARABOO PASTOR RESIGNS.

Rev. A. w. Griffin will Take Passionate
at KenOsha.
Baraboo, Wis, Nov 7.-[Special.1-
Rev. A w. Griffin, pastor of Trinity
Episcopal church, has resigned and will
go to Kenosha. He came from Plym-
outh. Wis. three years ago.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
WILL QUENCH THE FIRES.
Rain at Last Sets in at Black River
Falls.

Falls.
Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. g.
Especial Forest fires ragged to the east
of this city all day yesterday and high
winds have driven the flames at terri
BILE rate. Smoke was so thick at times
that the sun was obscured. The loss
thus far has been confined to hay and
ing this morning, which will undoubtedly
nIlanch the fires
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
FULL OF EXCITEMENT.

Baraboo Youth Thinks This World is
Too Slow.
Baraboo, Wis, Nov. 7.-[Special.]-
Otto Keyser, aged II years, was fined
before Justice Slye yesterday on the
charge of stealing butter from farmers
wagon. This youth has had his twelve
short years crowded full of thrilling expe-
riences One of these was when he
tried to comb his hair with a rapidly-re-
volving buzz-saw and received scalp
wound which nearly cost him his life.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
NEW COMPANY ORGANIZED.
1t will Replace Menominee in the MichI
gan National Guard.

Houghton, Mich, Nov 6.-[Special.]-
A military company is being formed here
and has thirty members enrolled Of the
seventy required. 1t will replace the
Menominee company in the Fifth regi-
ment, NJ N. G., the reorganization of
the disbanded Menominee company hav-
ing proved a failure.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
MADE A REMITTANCE.
State Treasurer Receives $4,000 from
Douglas County Bank.

Douglas County Bank.
Madison, Wis, Nov. 7.-[Speciall-
The state treasury has received re-
mittance of $46S0.18 from the assignee
of the Douglas County bank, one of the
two Superior banks in which nearly $780,
600 of state funds were tied up through
failure, and in which the state was made
a preferred creditor by order of Judge
Vinje. There still remains $1S,6O3.47 of
state money in the Douglas County bank
and $15,970.40 in the Keystone, total
of S:}4 673 81
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-11-11
NEVER PHASED HIM.
Passenger Train Runs Down an Indian
Near Oneida.

Near Oneida.
Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 6.-[Special.]-
Last night the eastbound passenger
train on the Green Bay, Winona & st,
Paul road ran down an Indian named
a short distance east of
Oneida station. The Indian had been
to town with load of wood which he
had sold and was driving home when
the train overlook him. The probability
is the man had obtained liquor in the
city, for he was asleep when the train
crashed into his wagon, completely de-
molishing it and injuring his horses so
that they will probably have to be killed.
The train was stopped and the Indian
was found seated on the. front of the
locomotive, apparently uninjured.