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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
NEW TELEPHONE LINE.
The Wolf River Company Incorporated
at Weyauwega.

The Wolf River Company Incorporated
at Weyauwega.
Weyauwega, Wis, March 16.-Clem-
ems Schmidt, John Vogt Joseph Vogt
and a; W. Lautenbach of Orihula; John
A. Hildebrand of Fremont and Il. II.
Jones, w. H. Weed and A. L. Hutchin-
son of Weyauwega met yesterday and
signed articles of incorpora ton for the
Wolf River Telephone company, to con-
struct line from this place to Orihula
via, Fremont, and to put in a local
exchange in this place; The CAPT
tai stock is $4,000, divided into sixty
shares of $50 each. The work of con-
struction will begin as soon as possible.
The officers elected are: Clemens
Schmidt, president; Joseph V%st, secre-
tary, and A. l.. Hutchinson, treasurer.
The principal office for the present will
be If Oribula
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
BIG BLAZE AT TOMAHAWK.
Three Store Buildings Entirely Destroyed
Loss $12, 900.

Tomahawk, Wis, March ia fire
broke out last night at II O'Clock in the
merchant tailoring establishment of Paul
Fingerhut, destroying the building and
contents and adjoining buildings occupied
by Fitzgerald Bros, grocers, and G. 0.
Newborg, boots and shoes. The three
buildings were totally consumed. Fitz-
gerald carried an insurance of $1,000 on
the stock and $1,000 on the buildings.
Fingerhut's loss is $4,000 on the stock
and Newborg loses $500 on the stock
and building. This is the most serious
fire in the history Of Tomahawk. The
total loss is estimated at $4,000
Butternut, Wis, March 15.-The wagon
shop owned by August Shulz was totally
destroyed by fire last night. The loss is
800; no insurance.
Beloit, Wis., March 15.-The residence
of Dr. Waite burned at Rockton, H., last
night. The loss is $4,000; no insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
WANT ELECTRIC LIGHT.
Petition to Have the City of Medford
Purchase Plant

Medford, Wis. March 16-A petition
was circulated by Louis Maier yesterday
to which a large majority of the Dromi
nent business men and taxpayers have
affixed their signatures. The petitioners
ask the city council that they may be
allowed to vote on the question of bond
ing the city in the sum of $4,000 for the
purchase of ar electric light plant to be
owned and operated hv the city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20

ward Of that city November II, 1861. He
is by occupation a real estate and insur-
ance agent. Mr. Woller has had consider
able experience in political affairs but
this is the first time he has held a promi-
nent office. He is a brother of Frank q.
Woller, an old-time member of the AS
sembly, who is now clerk of the Mil
waukee municipal court. In the election
last fall Mr.. WoIler got 1851 votes
as against 104S for Charles G. Kuhn
(Pop), and IT'S for George Dittmar
dem
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
THREE MEN FOUND DEAD,
Wolf Hunters Accidentally Partake of
Poisoned Meat.

Eau Claire, Wis, March 16-The bod,
les of William Felix, John Hanson and
Edward Duffney, three woodsmen, were
found in shack in the woods near
Hayward yesterday. Near by the body
of their dog was found. They had been
working in the camp of Baptiste Award
and had started for their homes at In
gram. They had decided to remain over
awhile and hunt wolves. using poison to
kill them. 1t is supposed that in prepar,
ing their meals they accidentally got some
of the poison in the food. From the app
pearance Of the bodies the men had been
dead several days.. The bodies were
frozen stiff
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20

law under the firm name of Ring & You
mans, such association continuing until
January 1, 1891. He was appointed
county judge to fill vacancy in September,
1877, holding the office until January L,
1878. He was elected district attorney in
1881 and held that office until January I,
1885. He was president of the Clark
County Agricultural society four years.
John. F. Reynolds of Genoa Junction
was born in the town of Randall, Keno
sha county, which county he now repre-
sents in the Assembly. Besides getting
a common school education he took a
commercial course at a college at Rock
ford, H., and graduated from the state
normal school at Platteville. With the
exception of nine years residence at
Rockford he has spent his entire life
farming in the town of Randall. He has
been chairman of that town since 1892
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
WILL BE FAR REACHING.
Judge Goodland TO Make an Importan
Decision at 4 Shland.


Ashland, Wis, March 16.-Sanborn 6
Dufur, for relator, and w. NJ Tomkins
and T. l.. KEENAN,, for defendants, have
submitted to Judge Goodland their briefs
in the case of the state of Wisconsin ex
rel G. Il. Bowen, VS.. the county clerk
and board of supervisors of Ashland conn
ty. This is an action to invalidate the
SO per cent compromise tax resolutions.
The decision Of Judge Goodland will have
far-reaching results
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20

of Liberty Grove for three years and for
the past three years has been chairman
of the town of Gibraltar In the As
sembly contest he received POLL votes
and came to America with his parents
two years later. The family settled at
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
DISMISSED THE CASE.
d. R. Butler, Accused of Embezz1ementa al
Ashland, Discharged.

Ashland, Discharged.
Ashland, Wis, March I'D. II. But
Ter, who was arrested year and a half
ago for alleged embezzlement and who
has been in the custody of the sheriff
under bonds of $500, was yesterday re,
leased by Sheriff Archibald and his bond
cancelled Buffers case was ON the cal
endar here once, but a change of venue
was taken and the case was sent to Judge
Wilson in Polk county. Sheriff Archibald
released Mr. Butler on an order from
Judge Wilson, who commanded him to
do SO as there was no case against But
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
Bray-Piper Nuptals.

Palmyra, Wis, March 15-Miss Lena
Bray and Myron Piper, prominent young
society people of Zion, were married yes
terday afternoon at the residence of the
brides parents, by the Rev. Mr.. Wills of
Palmyra.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
MEN Or THE TIMES.

Timothy Burke halls from the Second
Assembly district of Brown county. His
home is at Wayside, and he is a school
teacher, though interested in several bust
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20

chairman Of the town of Rhine for sew
eral years and was elected to the AS
sembly last fall on the Republican ticket.
y !.
John w. Thomas, who represents the
Second district of Chippewa county in
the Assembly, was born in Wales, March
81, 1916, and came to this country with
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20

morning. Senator Davis bill concerning
the changing of ward boundaries in cities
was made the. special order for Tuesday
evening. The Assembly then adjourned un
til Monday night.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
PASSED IT'S FIRST READING.
Ordinance for an Electric Road Intro
duca0 at Rar3DOO.

Baraboo, Wis, March 15.-At the
common council meeting last night an
ordinance for an electric road to pass
through the city and to connect kilbourn
and Devils lake was given It's hrst read
ING The promoters are Henry L. Des
An An; HoboRen, n. j.; D. Harvey, Jr.,
Newark: q. n. Marsh, ]. B. Donovan
and DR.. G.. S. Cramer. Barabeo.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20

James Hanson, who represents Door
county in the Assembly is a native of
Norway. He was born August 20, 1852,
he spent some time at Green Bay, Stur-
geon Bay and Sister Bay. He has been
in the mercantile business at Ephraim
since 1881. Mr.. Hanson was town clerk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20
PERJURY CASE AT WAUPACA.
Great Interest Manifested in the Trial Of
Hanscomb.

Waupaca, Wis, March 15.-The Hans
comb perjury case was called at 10
o'clock this morning. Great interest is
manifested. The courtroom is crowded
as much as any time during the Mead
case. Some delay will be occasioned
waiting for Ed Bronson, who was be-
fore tried as one of the principals in the
Mead murder, and who comes from
Washington now as a principal witness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-03-20

Madison, Wis. March 12.m7;The proceedings
or the Assembly were enllyened by q tilt
ana was introduced by Mr.. Hirschinger 1t
was the only bill on the calendar for passage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26
SEMINARY NOTES.

Rev. DR.. G. Walker was to-day elect
cd dean of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, vice DR.. Joseph Packard,
resigned.
The Alumni Association of the Sem
mary met to-day at II o'clock and after
transacting routine business elected the
following officers: Bishop Whittle,
president; Bishops Dudley of Kentucky,
Jackson of Alabama, Newton of Vir-
GINA, Randolph of Southern Virginia,
and Rev. B. R. Tucker. vice presidents;
Prof. S. A. Wallis, secretary, and Prof.
Carl Grammer, treasurer.
The Alumni address delivered by
Rev. DR.. h. L. Jones, of Wilkesbarre,
Pa, was most interesting and was at
tentively listened to by the large con-
gregation present.
Rev. Floyd Tompkins, of Providence,
R. l., will deliver the annual mission
airy address at o'clock tonight.
A large number of clergymen are at
the Seminary, including number from
Virginia, Maryland, New York, Penn
sylyania and many of the southern
States. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

the GAZETTE for the publication of off.
clal matters at rate which, after set.
ting the type of Council proceedings
and paying for reporting. left no margin.
The GAZETTE is history of the City
Council from time immemorial. Dur.
Ing the last ten years several applica-
tons have been made for the cooperation
advertising by other papers, but on
reference to committees the papers were
found to have ceased to exist and the
matter dropped. He felt authorized to
say that if the City Council is not salts.
fed with the service rendered by the
GAZETTE and the price paid for the
same that paper was willing that The
contract should be rescinded.
Mr.. Thompson said he introduced
the resolution by request and he sup.
posed it was the intention of Council
10 advertising 10 reach the people,
even if there were twenty papers re-.
quired. He leaned closer to the GA
zErrE than he did to any other paper,
but he thought the people should be
reached. Perhaps this would be a good
time to make contract on the subject.
Mr.. Suowden said that there was al
ready contract which had existed for
many years.
Mr.. Thompson said if he had known
that he would not have offered the
resolution, and as contract was in ex-
istence he supposed his resolution was
out of order.
Upon taking the question four men,
bers rose in the affirmative and the
chair declared that the resolution was
lost.
When the business had been COM
pleted
Mr.. Thompson introduced a resolu-
ton of thanks to the chairman for his
services during the two years. council.
Mr.. Snowden, the president, before
declaring the Council adjourned said
he desired to express his thanks to the
Council for the courtesy shown him dur.
ing his term of service. He had striv-
en- to be fair and impartial in his rul.
ings and in the guidance of the bust
ness of Council he had acted solely in
the city's interest. If he had given
pain by any word of his during
the session he desired to say that it was
unintentional and was Withdrawn. He
then, after proper notice to the Alder
men, declared the Council adjourned
sine die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

MUSICAL RECITAL.-The scholars of
Miss Mary Devitt's music class gave a
very creditable entertainment to their
many friends at the Young Mems So
dality Lyceum last night, manifesting,
as they did, considerable proficiency in
the art. The singing of Miss NJ. Deve-
reux, of Washington, was very fine,
showing to good effect the excellent
qualities of that young lady's voice.
The guitar and mandolin duet by Mes
srs. Downey and Phillips was very
much appreciated, as as was also the
vocal solo by Mr.. T. S. Lannon. The
recitations by Mr. Saxton, of Washing
ton, were very good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

awarded to L. Mclaughlin, A. Igoe
S. Harlow, M. Fisher, M. Head, r.
Young and NJ. Baker. Silver certifi.
Gates awarded to A. Brooks, F. Nagle,
NJ. Downey, H. Burrough, NJ. Lindsey,
B. Jones and n. Ryan. Honorably
mentioned, A. Bsrtch, E. Bartch, E.
Bower, L. and V. Reece, NJ. Nugent,
B. Baader and M. Fannon. Gold medals
in attendance, senior department, E.
McGahey; intermediate department,
Mamie Igoe; minim department, Marie
Fannon.
Gold certificates were awarded in
physical culture to Misses Mai Shuman,
Dora Lannon, Mary McCarty. Tina
Schiller, Katie Ahern, Grace Padgett
and Julia Lindsey.
In photography to Miss Margery Nc
Fadden.
In music to Misses Dora Lannon, Mai
Shuman, Cecilia Ficklin, Katie Strider
and Mildred Ficklin.
AS an educational institution st.
Mary's Academy stands second to
none. This year has placed bright
laurels on her venerable brow. Her
many intellectual patrons may well
feel proud of her high standing, while
to her children she never appears so
dear as when she crowns them with
her honors, and sends them forth with
a mothers benediction.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The closing exercises of the public
schools which have been in progress
during the week were continued to-day
with the dismissal of the pupils of
Snowden school, colored boys, for the
term. The teachers of this school are
J. F. Parker, principal, and w. II. Ma
della, P. 81. Lumpkins, R. A. Diggs,
N. B. Pinn and r. D. Lyles, assistants.
The exercises were held in the hall in
Seaton Building and were conducted
by the clerk of the City School Board
and the principal Of the school. The
exercises consisted of remarks by the
clerk OF the School Board, for Supt.
Kemper, who is absent from the city,
and by the principal of the school, sing
ing and the distribution of awards. The
programme was as follows:
Song-"Away, Away"
Certificates to schools 5, 6, 7 and s.
Song-"Our Nations Flag"
Certificates to schools 2, 3 and 4.
Song-"Soldiers, Welcome Home"
Certificates to school No 1.-The prin-
cipal's.
Those in school No l who were dis
tinguished for neatness were Anthony
Lee, Oliver L. Keith, Silas T. Holmes,
Leonard Carter, W, Bentley and John
Scroggins.
Present at every roll calf. H.
Rich, Thos. Wallace and Morris Brax-
ton.
Present every falf.day-Gco. Hol.
land.
Frederick H. Rich won the Superin-
dents medal.
The exercises will be concluded to.
morrow morning at Hallowell Building
when the pupils of Hallowell school,
colored girls, will hold their commence
nant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

GOOD TEMPIARs.-Golden Light
Lodge, Good Templars, last night paid
fraternal visit to Pioneer Lodge at
Falls Church. The visitors left here in
The evening in carriages and on arriv-
ing at Falls Church were royalty enter
tanned by the members of Pioneer
Lodge. An entertainment was given
at which an interesting programme,
consisting of music, addresses, recita.
tions, &C., was well rendered and later
refreshments were most bountifully
served and heartily enjoyed. The visi-
tors returned to their homes at 2 o'clock
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

The WAR ON THE SCows.-A Wash
ington paper this morning contains a
cartoon representing Mayor Strauss
and other city officials fleeing to arms
at the approach of a garbage scow from
the capital city. His honor is flourish
ing sword after the order of Lafayette
at the battle of the Brandywine, while
number of Ale1andrians, all armed,
are emerging from a stronghold in the
shape of fort from which ugly looking
cannon are protruding. A line under
the cut is as follows "What the gar
bage war may come to-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26
Marvellous Results.

From letter written b. Rev. ]. Gunder-
man, of Diamondale, Mich, we are permitted
to make this extract: II have no hesitation in
recommending DR.. Kings New Discovery, as
the results were almost marvellous in the case
of my wife. While was pastor of the Bap-
fist Church at Rives Junction she was brought
down with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe.
Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last
hours with little interruption and it seemed
as if she could not survive them. A friend
recommended Dr.. Kings New Discovery; it
was quick in its work and highly satisfactory
in its results" Trial bottles free at E. s.
Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store. Regular size
SOC. and $1.0O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

THE RACES at st. Assph this evening
resulted as follows:
First race, 81 furlongs-Jack DENIM.
son won, Capt. Bah second, George K.
third. Time 1.25.
Second race, g furlongs-Cant Tell
won, Red Star second, Quartermaster
third. Time, 1:244.
Third race, furlongs--Monitores
won, Leporello second, Della M. third,
Time, so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

The Potomac RlvER.-There seems
10 be some impression that the Virginia
authorities have no jurisdiction over
the Potomac river and that garbage
NAV be left ahoat in its waters without
any power except that of the District of
columbia being able to interfere. 1t is
ssid that this is misrepresentation of
the law. 1t is claimed in Virginia that
both Maryland and Virginia have, in
the compact of 1855, co ordinate juris-
diction upon the river, and that above
Pearson Island, the county of Alexan-
dria, these two States equally with the
District have jurisdiction Of the Po-
tomsc waters, while below Pearson's
Island, coordinate jurisdiction on the
river is in the District and the corpora.
ton Of Alexandria, whose charter pro.
vdes that "the jurisdiction of the City
Council shall extend over the harbor of
Alexandria and over the vessels of
every description which may arrive at
OF be in the harbor or be at anchor in
any part of the river Potomac below
Parsons Island" Pearson's Island is
now called Daingerfeld's Island and is
nearly opposite the United States mag
azine grounds above Shepherds. TIE
compact between Virginia and Mary
land to which the District of Columbia
is successor, provides that all crimes
and ofenses committed on the Potomac
"by any citizen of the Commonwealth of
Virginia or the State of Maryland, either
against the other, shall be tried in the
court of that State of which the offender
is citizen" 1t is claimed by the
Virginians that whatever power Con.
gress acquired by cession from Vir-
GINA of part ofthe District of Columbia
was returned to Virginia by the act
which retroceded the Virginia side of
the District to that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

INpIcTED.-Charles Auffort, Eddy
Desmond and Jack Demsey, charged
with the robbery of the ferry house IN
Washington, were indicted in that city
Yesterday, but in the absence OF their
attorneys they made no plea. Their
counsel are A. A. Lipscomb, Charles
Bendheim and ex Congressman Turner,
of New York. The charges against
Billy Williams were returned with no
action recorded on them. 1t is gener,,
ally believed that he will be released
from Jail as soon as his pals are trled.
The cases came up for trial to-day, this
unusually speedy action being necessa,
~ for the reason that the term will end
on next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

SUDDEN DEATH.-A well.known col,
ored Baptist local preacher named
Thomas Wells, who lived on south Al
fred street, died suddenly at his nome
between s and o'clock last night. He
had been going about all day attending
to his duties, though he had complain
ed of feeling badly, and had been IN the Y3
honse but q short time when he tell
dead mon the floor. He was large,
able. bodied man and his sudden death
was surprise to all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

ROYAL ARcANUM.-The smoker OF
Alexandria Council, Royal Arcanup,
last night was pleasant affair, ana al
present were much pleased with the
evenings entertainment. Ice cream,
cake and cigars were in profession.
During the regular proceedings o! tns
council three candidates were minated
aud one application for membership
was received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

INCREASED AssEssMENT.-Capt. +.
F. Knox and his assistant, Mr.. e. F.
Thompson, have completed the State
assessment of city property, which is
made every five years. The assessment
Just completed shows the value OF
houses and lots owned by white people
to be IS, 1874, 645 and owned by colored
people 1928, 655-total s4,11s,S0O. The
last assessment was as follows Property
owned by white people $S,6S5. S95. by
colored people S191 ,625, total IS, SIT ,O2O,.
allowing an increased assessment OF
S241 $50. On this assessment the State
tax bills for the year 1896 and for four
wears thereafter will be made. This IS
a gratifying increase and as reductions
were made in many instances the net
result shows that the increase is mainly
for improvements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-Fo this
..ctjon increasing cloudiness, with thunder
s,oweis Thursday aud thursday night; COOL
=. Thursday night; southessterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-.
sidin9.-The following cases were
disposed of this morning:
John O'Nesl, arrested by Officer
Griffin for being drunk in the street,
was fined $3.50.
BERTHE Harris, Julia King, VIM. Price
and Fred Jones, all colored, arrested
by Officers Belts and Young for disor-
derby conduct, were fined S. each, the
women to serve 60 days in the work.
house and the men 40 days on the
chain gang in the event of a failure to
pay the same.
Nettie Harris, colored. arrested by
Officers Belts and Young for disorder
ly conduct and abusive language to-
ward the officers, was fined SO, or
given 90 daysi in the work house.
A young man, arrested by Officer
Sherwood at the instance of his father,
was held for further examination.
A man charged with throwing garb-
age on lot within the city limits was
dismissed upon promising to abate the
nuisance.
Georgiana Franks and George Car
ter, both colored, charged with fight
ing, were fined S. each.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and warm. Six prisoners were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 1886; and sets
rs. High water Ills a. m. and
HIS pm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-26

PERSONAL---VERY.. r. Allen Castle
man, of the Episcopal church at Hern-
don, has given notice to his congrega-
ton that he expects to sever his connec-
ton with them shortly. He has two
calls under consideration. He will be
greatly missed there.
Miss Hunter Ferguson, of Richmond,
ia visiting Mrs. Edgar Warfeld on Fair
fax street.
Mr.. Lee Field, who has been indis-
posed for the past few days, was taken
quite ill in Mayor Strauss store this
morning and the services of physician
DIR. Brown-had to be called.
Miss Lizzie Waddey, of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Emma Grimes on King
street.
Miss Mary Laws, of Nokesville. is
visiting Mrs. ]. G. Milburn.
Mr.. Alexander Murray and bride
have returned from their wedding trip.
MIR. F. A. Reed and Col. 7. 81. Flick
lin will leave here this evening for 9
trit, by water to Northumberland
county.
Mr.. Lewis Mckenzie is quite sick at
his rooms in the Alexandria House.