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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
BLAZE AT VIOOQUA.
ID. I. Fortney's Livery Stable and Feed
Barn DaSfrnNad- |

Barn destroyed.
Viroqua, Wis, Oct. 1S.-[Special.]-D
I. Fortney's livery stable, together with
an adjacent feed barn and ou~tbuildings,
were burned at 6 o'clock last evening.
The fremont house was saved by the
fire department. The goods were re-
moved from the farmers Cooperative
store in a damaged condition. Fortney's
loss will foot up over $1,000; insurance,
$500. Three horses and fifteen head of
swine were burned.
Avoca, Wis, Oct. 1S.-[Special. Fire
destroyed the barn of y. Wanek and also
burned to death a valuable horse.
West Superior, Wis, Oct. 1S.|lSpe-
cial.l-Fire on Lamborn emu this
forenoon, opposite the American Steel
Barge works, destroyed several unoccu-
pied buildings and was with difficulty
kept from the shipyard, some of their
buildings having been on fire several
times. The loss on the buildings de-
stroyed is $1,000; no insurance.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Oct. 1S.-[Special.E
The farmhouse of Homer Paul ii the
town of La Prairie was destroyed by fire
this morning. The tenant, John Braadt,
lost all his household goods. Paul's loss
is $1,000, partially insured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
FEARED
Efrebugs Try to Burn a Dwelling at
Green Bay.

EkTebugs Try to Burn a Dwelling at
Green Bay.
Green Bay, Wis, Oct. 19.-[SpeciaI.]-
The fire department was called out last
evening by a fire at the home of J. Thorn
as. a colored man living in that portion
of the city known as Frankton. The
aaosse was set on fire, a basket of chips
saturated with kerosene being used for
that purpose. Three days ago Thomas
cost a child with black diphtheria and it
as believed the attempt to fire the house
was inspired by fear of the disease. The
Gre was extinguished with little damage.
Mequon, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Special.l-
About z o'clock last night the barn of
Louis Visselman with all the contents
was totally destroyed by fire. The loss
rs mot known.
Appleton, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Special.]-
Forest and swamp fires are raging at
Center, Medina Bear Greek and other
points IN Outagamie county, having been
Tanned into dangerous proportions by
the high winds of the past few days.
The damage is confined to standing tim
Der and no danger is apprehended to
kfarm property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
1895. 1890.
LIVELY FLOWING BEE.
One Green Bay Farmer Received In
juries that May Result Fatally.

Green Bay, Wis, Oct. 1S.-[Special.E
John Mckay, a ~well-known farmer, had
a blowing bee at his farm near Flintyille
yesterday, which was attended by a con-
siderable number of n~eighboring farm
ers. During a fight that occurred Mi,
chael Kane, father-in-law of Mckay,
was struck a blow on the head with a
neckyOke that rendered him unconscious
for four hours and may result seriously.
On the way home from the field another
the wagon of J. Lucia, in which he was
riding. After alighting he fell to the
ground apparently helpless. His com,
panions placed him into the wagon and
took him home, where be was left par.
TALLY unconscious until after supper. 1t
was then discovered that in jumping
from the wagon Mckay had broken his
right leg in three places.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
AFTER AN OUTLET
dntervie~T with Congressman-e1ect Alex
ander Stewart at Oconto.

ander Stewart at OcontO.
Oconto, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Special.l-
Alexander Stewart of Wausau, congress
nan-eiect from this district, visited Ocon-
60 to talk up harbor matters and learn
of other wants in which he might be
able to assist his constituents when be
gets to Washington. He said that the
interests of Ocont and Wausau, pertain
ms to a water outlet, were Identical.
Years ago. said he. "when the Lake
Shore railroad was built out of Oconte
and connected with Wausau, we had as
pirations toward becoming a fourishing
mill center. for we knew that the pine
could rot always remain, and we looked
for IN outlet for our flour over this new
line of road to the harbor, thence to mar
ket, and we are ready now to- join with
Oconto's influence in accomplishing the
desired results. / have nothing of a po-
4itical nature to discuss and do not know
what Congress will do iii ali effort to
ease UP the present depression" On the
lumber outlook Mr.. Stewart said: II
had ventured the prediction that the lum-
Der market would have an upward ten
dency before this time in the season,
but dealers in the Wisconsin valley are
aware of no noticeable advance in prices
nor increased demand for stock. but / look
for a good spring trade. | am decidedly
opposed to an extra session of the Legis-
4ature to reaDpOrtiOn the state"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
AFTER RIGHT OF WAY.
Wisconsin Central's Proposed New
Short Line from Menasha
to ManitOWoc

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 17.-[Special.]-A
conference was held here last evening
between George w. Tweedy of Milwau-
kee, representing the Wisconsin Central
railway, and property owners at Lake
Winnebago, summer cottage communi-
ties of Lochhyrst and Aloha beach, re-
garding the right-of-way for the Cen
trails new short line from Menasha to
Manitowoc. The new line desires to
parallel the st. Paul line on the south
through properties at the resorts. This
would destroy a fine grove which is a
feature of the resorts and will not be al
lowed. The property owners offer to
donate a right-of-way if the line is located
north of the st. Paul tracks, but if an
attempt is made to lay the track to the
south of the present line war will ensue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
WAS A GRAND EVENT.
Three Hundred People Attend the In
augura1 Hop at Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis. Oct. 17.1Special.l
Three hundred people from this and
adjoining cities graced Armory E last
evening in response to invitations sent
two weeks ago by Mr.. and Mrs. c.. H.
DeGroat, Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ, Owens,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Medberry, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Wild and Mr.. and Mrs. d. D.
Sutherland. 1t was the inaugural hop
of the season and not a detail was spared
to make it a social triumph. The ar
mory was tastefully decorated. Distin-
guished visitors from abroad were in at
tendance and Tullar's orchestra from
WauKesha furnished the music for prom
enades and dances. A dainty repast vas
served at midnight and the giyers Of the
party were assisted by local leaders. 1t
was undoubtedly the foremost event in
the society annals of Fond du Lac.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
MILL WILL BE REBUILT.
Novel Plan of Raising the Bonus for the
Murphy

Murphy Company.
Green Bay, Wis. Oct. 17.--[Special.l
At a special meeting of the Business
Mems association last evening a second
proposition from the Murphy Lumber
company to rebuild their burned mill
was accepted. What the company asks
is three blocks in Eastman's addition to
the city, a lease for a term of fifteen
years without cost of certain booming
privileges, title to a strip of unplatted
land and $4,000 in cash. The land mat
tiers were referred to the association COM
mittee on real estate and titles and the
question of raising the bonus to the com
mittee on finance. In order to raise
his $4,000 a somewhat move plan will
be adopted. The city will be divided
into eight districts and a committee of
three in zach district WIZ assess taxpay-
ars in proportion to their means as shown
by the assessment roll. They will be
urged by letter or in person by the corn
mittee to pay the amounts assessed
against them. In this way it is expected
the entire sum vii! be made up within
a short time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
A QUITE A STIR.
Bondsmen of w. III. II. Wroe Asked tt
Settle q Bic Sum.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 17.-Papers have
been filed in the circuit court of this
county in a case which will cause a stir
throughout the county where the parties
are well known, and especially in the
town of Dale, on account of the promi-
hence OF the parties concerned. The
papers come from Fond du Lac county,
with A. e. Richter, county judge, plant
if, and w. H. H. Wroe, Henry De
Long and Samuel T. Rhoades, the last
two of this county, as defendants. Henry
belong and Samuel +. Rhoades are
asked to pay over to the estate of the
late John s. Emerson the sum of
SS412.75, with interest at 6 per cent.
from Afril 80, 1895, as bOndsmen of the
said w. H.. H. Wroe, who was tesla
mentary trustee of the estate Of the late
John S. Emerson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
WORK AT THE PENCE.
1t will Take Thirty Days to Pump Out the
Water.

Hurley, Wis. Oct. 1S.-[SpeciaI.]EThe
Pence mine. which lately passed into the
hands of Corrigan, Mckinney & Co., com
menced pumping water today. It is esti-
mated that it will take from thirty to
sixty days. to clear the mine of water.
A report reached the range Of an advance
IN lake freights of 80 cents per ton, from
Ashland, making the rate $1.75 per ton
to Cleveland. This will undoubtedly have
a tendency toward curtailing the output
this season ard if the rate remains as
high for next season it viii curtail ship
ments TO Ashland and increase the same
to Escanaba, Mich. The following mines
in the vicinity of Hurley are now work
ing: Montreal, Iron Belt, Pence, Wind
sor, Superior, Odanah and East and West
Carey and it is reported miners are in de
mand, there being work for 500 more.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
WON MANY PRIZES.

Wisconsin Sheep Make a Good Showing
at the Fairs.
Sussex, Wis, Oct. 1S.-[Special.]- IA
carload of George McKerrow's show
sheep arrived home yesterday from the
st. Louis fair, which completes a cir
cult of thirteen leading fairs for these
focks at which they have won 237
prizes, representing nearly $4,000, five di-
plomas and two silver medals. This
Wisconsin flock has probably won more
than any other flock on the continent
this year and will complete their show
season in November at Atlanta, Ga,
and Madison Square garden. New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
GAINESVILLE IS SECOND.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Meet and Organize.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Oct. 17.-[SpeciaI.l =
The second chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution to be organized
in Wisconsin was formed in GAINESVILLE
by Mrs. Peck Of Milwaukee, the state
regent. Officers were elected as follows:
Chapter regent, Mrs. A. p. Lovejoy;
v~ice-regent, Mrs. E. O. Kimberley; treas
urer, Hiss Helen Hart; secretary. Miss
Mile Chlttenden; register, Mrs. w. NJ.
Eldredge; historian, Miss Mary Pease;
board of lady managers Mrs. j.. L.
Wright, Mrs. NJ. G. Jeffris and Mrs.
Hamilton Richardson. Mrs. e. O. Kim
berley. the vice-regent. was the originator
of the local movement, she being the
first Daughter in Wisconsin and the
honorary regent of the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
HAD BEEN READING NOVELS.
Daring Attempt at Robbery by Two
Youths in Madison.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 18.-[SpeciaLl-
There was a daring attempt at daylight
robbery at the store of Absalom Venden-
sen, in the business part of the city at
noon today. Two strangers who had
been hanging around the place suddenly
purpose of getting the contents. The
proprietor was watching and jumped for
them, knocking one down. Seeing help
approaching, both ran. The police gave
chase and captured them after a sharp
run of half a mile, during which one
threw away a revolver. A weapon was
also found on the other. Both are young
men and from their appearance have
more of the dime novel hero than hard
ened criminals about them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
BLINDED THE LABoRERS.

Furious Sand Storm Has an Inning at
PIainfieId.
West Plaineld, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Spe-
cial.]-One of the most violent sand
storms of the summer prevailed here
yesterday. There was a high, strong
wind, almost a gale at times, and dust
swept %furiously along the streets and
across fields. At times the air would be
filed with dense clouds of dust which
almost blinded pedestrians and making
outdoor work exceedingly unpleasant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
HAD TO SUFFER AMPUTATION.
Heroic Treatment TO Save an Appleton
Young Mans Life,

Heroic Treatment TO Save an Appleton
Young Mans Life.
Appleton, Wis, Oct. 19.-TSpecial. /
Louis Voss, a student at Lawrence uni
gersity and owner of the college printing
office, who has been confined to Prescott
hospital since the beginning of the pres
ent school year by the decaying of a
bone Of his right hip, had the leg ampu-
tated today as a last resort for saving his
life. VOss has no relatives able to care
for him. He was a protege of the late
Congressman G.. B. Clark. For the past
two years he has been fitting himself for
the ministry, earning his way through
Lawrence university by working in a
local printing Office. He bought the col
lege outfit this term, about the time he
WAS forced to enter the hOsDital.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
EXCHANGE OF CoURTEsIEs.
Clubs Meet at Oshkosh and Be-
come Batter Acnuainted.

Hunting Clubs Meet at shkos and Be-
come Better Acquainted.
Oshkosh, Wis, Oct. 19.-The Fox
River Hunting and Fishing club held a
special meeting last evening at the Re
we're house. e. Hunt was elected director
for three years, in place of 81. G. Ingles,
who recently resigned and retired from
the club. The special business before
the meeting was the constellation of ne
gotiations looking to an exchange of
courtesies with other hunting clubs in
this vicinity, by which the members of
the various clubs will be at liberty to
aunt upon the grounds of any club. A
committee of three was appointed to
confer with committees from other clubs.
The committees will probably meet in
this city at an early day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
WORK is BEING S H

Earinette Railroad Will Soon be Com
pIeted to Harrison.
7Tomahawk, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Special.l-
The Marinette, Tomahawk & Western
railroad is being pushed forward very
rapidly. w. H. Bradley, the president,
is giving it his l%ersonal attention and is
confident that by Christmas the road
will be built as far east as Harrison so
that trains can run over it, and thus
make connections with the Northwest
Rrn railway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
WITH IMPOSING CEREMONIES.
Cornerstone of the Presbyterian Church
at GaIesville Laid.

Galesville, Wis, Oct. 18.1Special.1E
The cornerstone of the new Presbyterian
church was laid yesterday afternoon with
appropriate ceremonies. Ministers from
La Crosse and other points assisted. Mrs.
rockingham of Chicago, a widow of the
hrst pastor who occupied a pulpit at this
place, III 1891, was present and read a
historical sketch of the Presbyterian So
ciety in this community. Work on the
foundation of the new church will not
be completed before November /. The
ediice when completed will be a modern
brick structure with all the interior con-
veniences of auditorium. Sunday school
room. parlors and dining hall in the base
ment. The building will be heated with
hot air and lighted by electricity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
READ HIS OWN OBITUARY.
Archie Ziemer Lives Despite "a Report
that He is Dead.

uhaC lie Is Dcau.
Madison, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Special.1 !
Archie Ziemer, who graduated from the
State university in 1898, is added to the
small list of those who has an opportunity
of reading their own obituary notice.
Mr.. Ziemer lives in Milwaukee, but has
been at Devils lake about three months
on a real estate deal. While there he
contracted typhoid fever and Thursday
night was so low that word was sent to
relatives in Milwaukee to come at once.
By some mistake, either of sender or oper-
ator, the report was made to state Ziemer
was dead and his obituary was printed in
one or two papers. When the relatives
arrived at Devils lake Friday they were
greatly surprised to find him better and it
is said now he has a good chance of re-
covery. His sister, Miss Myrtle, who has
been i'll with the same disease, is conva-
laSoant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
LOUIS sCHMIDT's TROUBLE.
Arrested at Fond du Lac on a Charge of
Violating Postal Laws.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 1S.-[spec;al.l
Louis Schmidt Of Campbellsport was
brought to this city yesterday afternoon
by United States Marshal Pratt and
taken before United States Commissioner
Martin on the charge of sending obscene
natter through the mails. United States
District Attorney Wigman appeared
against the defendant and asked that the
prisoner be bound over to the United
States court in Milwaukee. Schmidt re-
fused 10 make any statement and was
bound over in $1,000. United States
Marshal Pratt took his prisoner to Mil
waullee on the late afternoon train.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
INCREASED THE DAMAGES.
Unexpected Verdict for the Plaintiff in a
Suit at Menomonee.

Sult at
Menomonie, Wis. Oct. 19.-An impor-
~tant damage case has just been decided
here. 1t was a case against the Knapp,
Stout & Co. company of this city, for
personal injuries Upon the person of one
William H. Geinard, who was an en-
The plaintiff claimed he was injured
owing to the fault of the company. The
case was tried a year ago and a verdict
of $4,000 was returned by the jury for
the plaintiff. It was carried to the
Supreme court by the defendant, and
that body reversed the decision and sent
the case back for retrial. This time
the jury brought in a verdict of $4,000,
an Increase of $4,000 over the first YER
dict, something that is unusual. The case
was bitterly contested on every point
and will undoubtedly be carried to the
Supreme court again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
Burglars at Manawa.

Manawa, Wis, Oct. 16.-[Special.lE
Sneak thieves last night carried away a
valuable gold watch, SIS in money and
a razor from Atkins & Woods livery
barn.
Monroe, Wis, Oct. 16.-[Special.l-T
residence of f. l.. Chenowith here was
entered by burglars last night. The
occupants were blinded by dark lanterns.
The burglars escaped without getting any
plumber.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
MANY SUSPECTS ARRESTED.

EIEsaIcott Authorities Are Unable, How
ever, to Locate the Burglars.
Two Rivers, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Special.l
Although a number of arrests nave
been made Of persons on suspicion of
being implicated in the Mishicott rob
berry, evidence in every case was INSULT
cient to hold them. The authorities lave
been unable to get any clue whatever
thus far.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
CAN GO TO WEST POINT.

Congressman Sauerhering Makes His Sc
lection of Cadets.
Madison, Wis, Oct. 18.-[Special.E
Congressman S~auerhering has made the
selection of cadets for the military
school at West Point and naval acad-
envy at Annapolis, as follows: For
West Point, principal, Maurice Johnson,
son of John A. Johnson; alternate, John
H. Poole, son of Maj. Poole, U. S. A.,
both of Madison. For Annapolis, prin-
cipal, Branch e. Russell, Portage; alter
nate, Joseph Dean, Madison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
CHANCE FOR FREEDOM.
August Hoffman to be Tried on a Charge
of Murder.

of Murder.
S~heboygan, Wis, Oct. 19.-Ex-Sheriff
James Allen of Marathon county was In
the city last evening with a subpoena
for Henry Herzog, who is wanted at
Warsaw next Monday to testify against
the murderer OF his own brother. Two
years ago William Herzog of Mosel went
on a visit to Warsaw. While attending
a dance at Warsaw one evening a row
broke out. Herman and Gus Hoffman
were implicated in it. One of the Hoff-
man boys attacked a man with a chair
and Herzog interfered to protect him. He
was struck on the head and killed. -Four
Of the dancers we're arrested, but two
proved their innocence, and two, the
Hoffman boys, Herman and Gus, re-
ceived sentences of eight and ten years
respectively. Herman is now serving
out his sentence at Waupun, but in the
case of August a new trial was granted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
BARABOO PIONEER DEAD.
Ransom Jones Passes Away at an Ad-
vanced Age.

B~araboo, Wis, Oct. 18.1[Special.l i
Ransom Jones, a pioneer merchant of
this city, is dead. He passed away yes
terday, aged 81 years. During the war
he was very active, out never went to
the front. He conducted a hardware
store here for many years.
Albany, Wis, Oct. 1S.-[Special.l-
Silas McCreedy, a war veteran, died at
this place yesterday. He was apparent
~ as well as usual until within an hour
of his death.
Baraboo, Wis, Oct. 1S.ISpecial.E
According to information which has
reached here Marvin higgins, aged 60,
died at Aspen. Col. He was a member
of Co. f, Twenty-third Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
ACCUSED OF ARSON.

mherst Man bound Over to the Circuit
Courr.
Amherst, Wis, Oct. 19.-[SpeciaL.E
Andrew Hanson, who WAS arrested on a
charge of setting fire to lbs own house,
was bound over to the circuit court in
the sum Of $1,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
TO MAINTAIN A LIBRARY.

Green Bay Council Authorizes a Tax
Levy for that Purpose.
Green Bay, Wis, Oct. 19.-[Special1-
At the meeting Of the council last even
ing a resolution was passed authorizing
the lGvy of an annual tax for the main
tenance of the public library. This sum
will make a total of $500 available
for library purposes and will be eXpend-
hoard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
FIND IT BETTER TO WORK,
V~innebago indians Take a Turn at Man
ual Labor.

Black River Falls, Wis, Oct. 49,
[Special.I-The Winnebago Indians of
this vicinity, finding that their annual
annuities would not be paid until the
usual time, have gone to work among
the farmers husking corn and digging po-
tatoes. They are making good wage
and are beginning to learn to rely upon
themselves and are finding out that work
is better than sitting around waiting
for their payments. Special Agent Able
has about completed the enrolment and
is expected to return to this city soon,
when the payment will Immediately fol
low. They will receive the interest on
their fund of 100000, which will be
about $40 per capita to all Wisconsin
and Nebraska Winneba goes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
VICTIMIZED BY STRANGERS.
Green Bay Saloon Men TAKEN in with
RAISED Bills.

UFCeu Day SdIOOh Men Idk0n IN With
Raised Bills.
Green Bay, Wis, Oct. 17.-[Special.l-
Last night . stranger victimized a num-
Der of people with raised bills, finishing
his nights work at the saloon of T.. G..
Ogden, where he passed a $40 national
bank note raised to represent a $50 silver
certificate. He was then driven to the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul station
to meet the II O'Clock train and disap-
peared. Frank Larscheid, the hackman
who, it is alleged accompanied him, was
at once arrested aud lodged in Jail. This
morning a stranger was arrested on
suspicion at a west side hotel, but none
of those who were present when the last
bill was passed can Identify the suspect
ed man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-23
SAFE WAS MPT
But the Burglars Secured cash from
the Money Drawer.

UU6 NAOIty DTdW5T.
Richland Center. Oct. 19.1Special.1-
The general store of j. L. r. McCollum.
at Twin Bluffs, was broken into by bur.
glars and $25 taken from the money
drawer. The door Of the safe was
blown off, but nothing was secured from
the safe. A horse taken from the sta
bic of Mr.. Grastin. a few miles from the
scene OF the robbery, was found mean
Lone Rock and it is supposed the horse
thieves also blew the safe. They bought
tickets for Paririe du Chen and left
for the West on the early morning train.
Officers are il pursuit.