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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
FAST HORSES BURNED.
Farm Near Eau Claire En-
tireIy Destroyed.

Eau Claire, Wis, Dec 6.-[Special.]-
About y o'clock last night the three
large barns on Capt Sherman's stock
farm were destroyed by fire and eight
head of fast horses, including Belle Ure,
were burned to death
Three men who slept in the Office in
the barn where the trotting stock was
kept were awakened by the flames and
smoke. All they could do was to save
themselves and the working horses and
the cattle in the other two barns. The
trotting stock could not be saved. The
men themselves had a narrow escape,
one of them failing to get his clothes.
The total loss is about $4,000.
The blaze started from the stove in
the Office and made rapid Roadway.
There was some insurance but it had
been cut down about half a few days
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
CHILD TAKEN FROM PARENTS.
Marian Wright to Have a New Guardian
at Fond du Lac

"~"A AeSA !" " nave a new Guardian
at Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec. 5-TSpecial.l
In the county court yesterday upon
consent of Wright and his wife, Who
were charged with cruelty to little Ma
rian Wright, an order was issued placing
the child in the care and custody of Miss
Susie Pinkham. The courtroom was
filled with sympathizers of the little girl
who had gathered to tell what they knew
regarding the alleged cruel treatment.
The case was one that attracted more
attention than any matter that has ever
been called in court. The district attor-
ney stated last evening that the evidence
charging cruelty was of such a character
that no defense either party could have
made would have benefited either one.
The annual fair given by the mem bers
of Co. b at their armory opened in this
city last evening. The company received
word some days ago that they were first
in the state, and with that news came
the desire to have this fair pronounced
the best of any given in the city this
winter. The music and the programme
which was rendered by several of the
boys, was of high order Fully 1900
people were present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
THEY DO NOT AGREE.
Superintendent of Green Bay Workhouse
at Swordspoints with Justices.

of Green Bay Workhouse
at Swordspoints with Justices.
Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 7.I[Special. /
Supt. Ed. Gaffney of the new county
workhouse is at swords-points with the
justices of the city. In sending tramps
to the workhouse they make the senten-
ces range from fifteen to twenty days,
whereas when the tramps were sent to
jail the sentence was usually five or
seven days. AS the superintendent sal
airy of $1,000 a year covers all the costs
of the institution, whether he keeps few
or many prisoners for a long or short
time, he doesn't like the extension of the
sentence. He claims, moreover that a
long sentence makes the men ugly and
harder to handle and maintains that
sentence of five days is quite sufficient
to enable him to convince the ordinary
tramp that he will fare better in a
county where there is no workhouse.
Beside there is a possibility with long
sentences of his having more tramps at
one time than he has accommodations
for. He has room for but twenty-four,
whereas last winter the sheriff has fed
as many as 106 tramps at one time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
ALLEGED MEAT COMBINE.
Suits Against West Superior Parties !
Come Up at JanesvilIe.


Come Up at Janesville.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dec. 5-[Special i
How much of an arrangement can be
made concerning the price of beef at
West Superior before it gets to be con-
spiracy? is a question that the courts
will decide, and A. A. Jackson of this
city, 3 United States court commissioner,
yesterday afternoon heard evidence in a
case that raises the point in a peculiar
way. Martin Santer has sued G.. e.
barrow and Erick Bratt has sued the
Armour Packing company, the Swift
Packing company and the Cudahy Pack
ing company.
All these suits were begun in West
Superior. IL. IsaacsOn, an important
witness, lives in this city, however, and
after him Attorney William Dwyer
came. He took him before Court Com
missioner Jackson. Isaacson was ex-
amined regarding an alleged illegal COM
bine of West Superior market men. 1t
is averred that the meat dealers and
Chicago packing houses agreed to keep
up the price of meat in West Superior
No meat was to be sold by the packers
to retailers outside of the combine, it is
alleged, unless at higher prices.
The outsiders suspected this and took
as proof the fact that they always
seemed to be lifting the heavy end of the
log when it came to getting new GUS
toners. Charges of conspiracy were f.
nally made and the Santer and Bratt
suits followed. The cases are important
as similar conditions are said to exist
in five or six cities about the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
FATAL HOTEL BLAZE.
The GreenVille House, Located Near
HortonVille, Burned to the


Hortonville, Wis, Dec 5.-[Special.]-
The Greenyille hotel, located six miles
east of here, burned to the ground this
morning William Reuter-, an empIoye
Of the hotel, was suffocated and was tax
en- from the burning building dead Sew
eral members of medicine troupe es-
capped death by jumping from the second
floor windows clad only in their night
robes, The hotel was the property of
Joseph CrunZer, who was also postmas-
ter and station agent, the Office and depot
being located in the hotel.
Appleton, Wis, Dec. 5.-[Special.1E
Knapstein's hotel at Becker station.
Outagamie county, burned early this
morning. An unknown lodger persisted
in the flames. Details are not obtain
able at this time. The coroner and sher-
if left for the scene at noon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
DIED IN CALIFORNIA.
Sudden Demise in the Far West of a
Former Fond du Lac Woman.

Former Fond du Lac Woman.
Fond du Lac, Wis. Dec. 7.-[Special.]
News was received in this city yester-
day announcing the death of Miss Fran
ces McHale at Pasadena, Cal The de-
ceased was Il former resident of this
rity and was daughter of Mrs. p. h
McHale and sister of Mrs. B. Malloy
The remains will arrive here Monday
afternoon.
e. 2. Ferris, well-known young man
of this city, died yesterday of consump-
ton aged 33 years. For a number of
years he was connected with his brother
in the flour and feed business in this
city.
The Daughters of Rebekah elected
the following officers last evening" w.
G., Mrs j Hunt; V. G. Mrs. G. Allen;
r. S., Mary Hounsell; It. s., Mrs. l.. B.
Thompson; treasurer, Miss Nettie
Brown; trustee for three years, Mrs. j..
Alexander.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dec T.-[Special. !
Clarrissa Ann Powell, for forty-five
years resident of Rock county. died
at her home here last evening, aged &c
wears.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
AWARDED HER DAMAGES.
Mrs. Rossou Gets a Verdict of $4,000 at
Portage.

Portage, Wis, Dec. 5.-One of the
eases disposed of at the present session
of the circuit was the suit for damages
instituted by Mrs. Anna Rossou of Kill
bourn against Max Hildebrand, former
ly of that village but now of Chicago.
Some time ago. while Mrs. Rossou was
recovering from an Illness, the defend
ant, it is alleged, partially ehoked and
otherwise injured the plaintiff in an at
tempt to force her to swallow some whis-
ky. From the result of the shock Mrs.
Rossou nearly died. She brought suit
for damages through her attorneys,
Messrs. n. e. Van Dyke of Kilbourn
and Fowler & Mcnamara of this city
and a verdict for $4,000 was brought in
by the jury. This was the full amount
asked. but it is understood that ten of
the jurymen were in favor of bringing
in q verdict for 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
FRAUD is ALLEGED.

Suit Begun to Set Aside a Deed at Fond
du Lac.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec. 6.-[Special]
Suit was commenced in the circuit
court today to set aside deed, Nelson
Gilman, the real estate agent, having
secured forty feet of the Serve house
property by alleged fraud and misrepre-
sensations. The suit is begun by J. e.
Chenevert and Ida NJ. Demars and is
the outgrowth of the deal made the other
day whereby Mr.. Chenevert transferred
the Serve house property for farm in
Oakfeld belonging to Ida M. Demars
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
REMARKABLE ENDURANCE.
Horses Live in the Woods Twenty-one
DAYS Without Food.


Marinette, Wis, Dec Especial. IA
most remarkable case of animal endur-
anc has just come to light Early in No
vember the Hamilton & MG1ryman
company of this city lost a great deal of
timber along Pine creek near Quinnesec
from the effects of a windstorm. The
company owns a farm in that locality
and allowed its stock to run freely in
the woods. Three horses were caught
in the storm and were Gagged in by
falling trees. They were completely COW
cred by the trees and though searched for
could not be found. 4 few days ago,
however, they were discovered. The
animals had been without food or drink
for twenty-one days, but all were alive.
They were fed on Cruel and gradually
regained their normal strength, except
one horse that died after being discov-
cred. 1t is certain that no fodder or
water was given to the beasts during
their Imprisonment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
Grange Elects Omcers.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dee. 6.-[Special. /
Rock County Pomona grange has elected
the following officers: Master, A. G.
Powers, Beloit; overseer, William Nc
ard, Miles Rice; assistant steward. Josiah
Aud; chaplain, S. FL. Joiner; treasurer,
James Clelland; secretary, Mrs Fannie
Bleasdale; gatekeeper, Thomas McRae;
Pomona, Mrs. Thomas McRae; Flora,
Mrs. S. III. Joiner; Ceres, Mrs William
McEwan; assistant, Ella Wilcox; dele
gate to the state grange, Hugh Stock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
INSTRUCTORS AT GAINESVILLE.
Nae citing of the Rock County
Tea chers' Association.

Semi-annual Letting of the Rock County
Teachers Association.
GAINESVILLE Wis, Dec. 7.-[Special.] i
Two hundred school teachers gathered
in GAINESVILLE today to attend the semi
annual meeting of the Rock County
Teachers association, which convened
at the high school building this morning.
Among those who took part were: f.
P. Starr of Alton, president of the as
sociation Miss Marrilla Andrews, editor
of the Badger, Evansville; Ii. T. Bliss,
superintendent of the state school for
the blind: Librarian l.. e. Gettle of
Madison; Prof. w. A. Henry, director
of the state experimental station at
Madison; Prof G. G. Schultz of the
Whitewater normal school; Profs. II. D.
Densmore and G. l.. Collie of Beloit
college; Supt. G. Ell. Gordon of the Be
lott city schools. and Prof. A. r. Whit
son, also of Beloit. The session will
close this evening
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
DANIEL DUGAN is FREE.

Charge of Manslaughter Against Him
Dismissed at GAINESVILLE.
GAINESVILLE. Wis, Dee. 6.-[Special]
Daniel Dugan, who was under arrest
ney SIimm, a tramp. during a row at
"The Willows" a notorious resort for
hoboes near Beloit, and half in Wiscon-
sin and half IN Illinois, was today dis
charged from custody. The Beloit coro
ner's inquest held Dugan for manslaugh-
ter, but the testimony showed plainly
that he acted in self-defense, so District
Attorney jackson dismissed the case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
STATE CASE WEAKENED.

Verdict for the Defense Expected I'm the
Huxley case.
Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. Especial. i
Arguments in the Huxley case were left
journed until Monday afternoon. The
states case has been materially weak
ened by rulings of the court and a YER
dict for the defense is anticipated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
HURT HER FEELINGS.

GAINESVILLE Woman Sues a Grocer for
Personal Damages.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dee. 5.-[Special.1-
The circuit court is now busy with an
interesting personal damage case, that
of Nellie M. Cyr against John w. Grubb.
Grub was grocer and the complaint al
leges that he forcibly elected the plant
iff from his store, thereby injuring and
insulting her. The jury was drawn
this morning and the testimony began
this afternoon. The case will be bitterly
contested
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11

Alfred Wydell, young Swede employed
by the Shell Lake Lumber company, was
instantly killed this forenoon at Dan
ielson's camp by falling tree stricking
across his back. This was his first day
at the work. He leaves a wife and in
FAINT child.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
Hunting and Fishing Club.

Crivitz, Wis, Dee. 5.-[SpeciaI1-J. e.
Dreudel, Charles E. Erbet and George
r. FARMLAND, all of Chicago, have pur-
chased large tract of land. including
a lake, from n. w. Johnson. The place
is located about thirty miles from here,
has several nice buildings on it and the
lake and tributary streams are well
stocked with fish. Game is also very
plentiful. The intention of the above
named gentlemen is to form large club
of their friends and spend a large part
Of the summer at this place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
Two BOYS, Narrow Escane.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Special.]-
Two little sons of r. E. Thorsen of
Clinton had a very narrow escape from
death in peculiar manner. A kerosene
stove was placed in the room to warm
it and in some way the stove burned
too high, filling the room with smoke,
and when it was discovered the little
boys were nearly suffocated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
Many Gases OF Fever.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Special.]-
Three new cases of scarlet fever were
reported to city authorities today and
as the number of cases has steadily IN
creased for several days considerable
alarm is expressed Stricter precautions
will hereafter be taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
TRANSFERS ORDERED.
State Board Orders Chippewa
County to Care for Its In
sane Patients.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Special]-
The state board of control has ordered
the transfer of patients to the new Chip
pewa county asylum as soon as it is
ready for occupancy, which will be about
January l. There are about ninety pa
tents belonging to that county to be
transferred there, which is nearly its en-
tire capacity. Some of these are now
kept at the Mendoza state hospital, some
at Oshkosh and the rest in other county
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
EVIDENTLY MEAN BUSINESS.

Work Commenced on the Electric Road
at Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 6.-[Special i
About fifty men were put to work today
laying rails for the new electric street
railway. The ground is frozen hard, but
work will be pushed as long as the
weather will permit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
Fell from a Telephone Pole.

Merrill, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Speciall-
While at work for the Merrill Telephone
company, George Weaver of Sioux City,
Ia, had the misfortune to fall from the
top of the pole to the ground, q distance
Of thirty-five feet He was stringing
wires when the cross-board broke. He
was not seriously hurt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
FACTORY TO SHUT DOWN.
Plant at Green Bay Unable
to Secure Supplies.

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 5.-ESpeeiaL]-
The Lindermann Box factory will shut
time it is expected the new Murphy
mill, upon which the factory depends
for it's supplies, will be built and in
operation. Some of the forty mea who
will be thrown out of employment will
doubtless be given work on new and
fourth factory which it is the intention
of the company to build at Dextefville.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
WILL PAY THE BONUS.
Cambridge Gives $50, 900 to the Chicago
and Geneva Railroad.

Palmyra, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Special.]-
The village of Cambridge, in this coun-
ty, voted to issue $4,000 bonds to the
Chicago & Lake Geneva railroad in
process of construction, as soon as the
road is built to that place. The money
will be advanced by the Milwaukee
Loan and Trust company. One hundred
men are now at work upon the track
that is partly constructed as far as Lake
RiDlnV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
Rifed the Postomce.

Random Lake. Wis, Dec. 7.-[Spe-
cial. Burglars last night entered the
hardware store of G. Franzen which is
also the postoffiee and blew open the
postofice safe. They secured about $50
worth of postage stamps and $1.30 in
pennies. They also took with them a
knife and revolver from the hardware
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
MADE HIGH SCORES.

Many Persons Attend the Skat Tourney
at Appleton
Appleton, Wis. Dec. 5.-[SpeciaL]-
The skat tournament here last night was
participated in by forty players from Fox
River valley towns and resulted in the
highest scores ever made in a tourna-
ment here. The winners were julius
Peerenboom, 1898; Fred Jungmann,
1920; @. A. Green, 1O11; J. NJ. Baer,
974. Three more tournaments remain
out of a series of six, with grand prize
to the player, making the highest total
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
Pensioners attempt TO Escape

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 5.-[SpeciaL]- J.
Six of the seven prisoners confined in
the new workhouse made an attempt to
escape last evening through ventilator,
but were discovered before they succeed
ed. Thomas Casey, the first man sent
to the workhouse, was terribly burned
earlier in the day. His clothes caught
fire while he was tending burning brush
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
HAD A CHURCH BANQUET.
Toasts Responded to by the Members at
Green Bay.

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 7.-[Special.I-
The most unique thing ever attempted
by the church people here was the BAN
quet given last night by the ladies of ST.
Paul NJ. e. church. The number of
tickets sold was limited to the capacity
of Y. NJ. G. A. hail. where the affair
was held. Mrs. S. Henderson acted as
presiding officer and the following toasts
were given and responded to: Woman
as a Financier," O. II. Chamberlain;
Woman in the Home" Rev. j. w. Pat
ton; Woman in Reforms" Mrs. NJ. H.
Mcmahon; woman in Literature and
Art" A. w. Burton; Woman in the
Church." Mrs. w. a. Bowdish.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO CARS.

An Accident that Cost Green Bay Man
His Leg.
Green Bay, Wis. Dec 5.-[Speeial.E-
Charles Lindsey was assisting to put
a street car in the barn on the west
side last night when the motorman by
mistake backed the car instead Of going
ahead. Lindsey was caught between
two cars and his right leg so badly
crushed above the knee that amputatlOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
Shot His Wrist Nearly Or.

Manawa, Wis, Dec. 7.-]Special.[-
While Herman Geski was out hunting
his shotgun was accidentally discharged
and the load of eight buckshot entered
his arm at the wrist. It is doubtful if
the injured limb can be saved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
He Robbed Widows and Orphans.

Atchison. Kas.. Dec. 7.-R. G. Meade,
the insurance swindler. who was recent
ly convicted Of misappropriating nearly
$50. coo entrusted to him by widows and
others. has been taken to the peniten-
tiary at Leavenworth to commence his
sentence of three years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
NEW KENOSHA INDUSTRY.
Oliver Typewriter Company to Move It's
Plant There.

Kenosha, Wis, Dec. 7.-lSpecis4 /
Negotiations have been practically closed
between the Oliver Typewriter company
and prominent capitalists of this city by
which that company is to move its plant
from Epworth, Ia, to this city. A fac
tory is to be built at once and the works
are to be in operation here by spring.
The company is a specially strong one
financially, being backed by such men as
John v Farwell and III. II. Kohlsaat of
Chicago. The Oliver typewriter is an
entirely new invention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
ACTION AGAIN DELAYED.

Green Bay Council Declines to Grant a
Railway Franchise.
Green Bay, Wis, Dec 7.-[Special. l.
After an exciting wrangle the city coun-
Gil last night declined to grant the fran
chise asked for by David Mccartney for
the extension of his street railroad on
the west side, deferring the matter until
the next meeting of the council two
weeks hence. 1t is very likely that no
franchise will be granted to either of the
roads until single fare agreement is
reached to any part of the city and
across Fox river.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF.

Adams Wins His Case Against ChamisOn
at Stevens Point.
Stevens Point, Wis, Dee. 4.5Special.]
The jury in the case of Adams VS..
Chamison, in which Chamison was
charged with altering the amount of a
note, returned verdict for the plaintiff
and fixed the damages at $3.50 Is.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
CLEARING THE DEBRIS AWAY.

Lumber MIL Plant at Marinette to be
Rebuilt.
Marinette, Wis. Dec. 5.-[Special. j
The debris of the Menominee River
Lumber companys mill ruins is being
cleared away today The company will
build new sawmill at once to cost
about $4,000. Two band mills with
single and lath mills will be contained
in the new plant which will be ready for
operation by the opening of navigation
next spring.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
INJUNCTION is NO BAR.
Feeble Minded Home will be Built al
Chippewa Falls.

Chippewa Falls.
Madison, Wis. Dec. 7.-[Special. i
Plans for the Home for the Feeble
minded at Chippewa Falls will be pre-
scented by the state board of control early
this winter and the contract let in time
to enable the hauling of the material
onto the ground while sleighing lasts.
The board expects no trouble on account
of the injunction restraining Chippewa
county from issuing bonds to pay its
share of the bonus for the school, as it is
thought public-spirited citizens there
will make up the amount, about $4,000,
if it becomes necessary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
BOOM FOR MARINETTE.
9ne- Of the Largest Tanneries in WiscoA-
sin to be Located There.

sin to be Located There.
Marinette, Wis, Dec. 5.-ESpecial]-
A meeting of the leading capitalists, and
mill owners of this city was held last
night and resulted in the acceptance of
the proposition of the largest tannery
company in the country. A big tannerv
will be located here as a result, the site
to be selected soon. Jesse Spalding was
recently in the East and obtained terms
from the tannery people. The invest
ment will add 100000 to, Marinette's
commercial resources.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
SECURED THE WRONG CAN.

CLINTON junction Man Burned by 3 Cas-
Oline Explosion.
Clinton Junction, Wis, Dec. 6.-ESpe-
xial. William p. Woolston, living two
miles south Of here, was seriously burned
this morning by the explosion of can
of gasoline, mistaking it for kerosene,
in attempting to hurry the fire in a
kitehnn CtOUn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11
AFTER THEIR ANNUITIES.
hatfield Indians Are Leaving for Black
River Falls

Hatfield. Wis, Dec. 4.-[Speciall
Many of the Indians from this vicinity
are leaving for Black River Falls today,
where the annual payment will occur
some day this week. Quite number
will also attend the big Indian dance
which will take place at Reswa, in Saw
yer county, after the payment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-12-11

Contracts have been closed for the
annual outing Of the Hoo Hoos, the In
diana Tumbermen's association, through
tie South They will visit Atlanta,
Memphis. Chattanooga and New Or
Scans.