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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

To THE EDIToR-Please inform your read
ers that I have a positive remedy for the
above named disease. By it's timei- nse
thousands of hopeless cases have been per-
manently cured. 1 shall be glad to send
two bottles ofnay remedy free to any of your
readers who have consumption if they Will
send their express andpost Office address.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27
Money for Fire Departments.

State superintendent Of Insurance
Geo. T. Anthony is already receiving
reports from the cities entitled to part
of the reciprocal tax for their fire de-
partments. There are about three hun
dred towns in the state on the list
Ark ansas City was the first to respond to
the request for the figures giving the
value of its fire department equipment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

"The end crowns the work" in good
cooking. There's none so good as that
in which DR.. Prices Baking Powder is
uEnd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

Delicious cake and daintiest pastry are
fair handmaidens that attend upon the
use of DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

GREEMLEAF, April 81. = An official
message has arrived for Thomas F.
Cowley, notifying him that he had been
appointed roadmaster of the Western
division of the Central Branch railway.
Althoug h only % years of age, Mr.. Cow
ely has held several responsible posi-
tiOnS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west. Come and try it
j. W. PHILLIPS, 612 W. Eighth ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

Mrs Mercer will be found in her old
place with the new firm. Crosby Bros,
/ 719 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

Mrs. Mercer will be found in her old
place with the new firm, Crosby Bros,
719 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27
Set Out $500 Apple Trees.

LEAvENwoRTH, April 81. - William
Booth has returned from Winchester,
Kansas where he spent the past four
weeks supervising work on his farm. He
has just finished setting out $500 apple
trees of the following varieties: Ben
Davis, 5000; Gano, 1900; Missouri Pip
pins and Jonathans, 500 The amount of
ground required was 10 acres
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27
TOO LATE no CLASSIFY.

NOR RENT-Large pleasant unfurnished
Il front room, with closet. 307 east sth.
"TAIL PAPER at 22O east 5th st: best white
w blank ceiling and wall sc a roll; borders
l. 2. cents. Good hangers.
WANTED-A man or a boy at Trumbulps.
"ANTED-An experienced girl for general
w house work in family Of three Must
have reference. POI Greenwood ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

All repairs done free of charge at
TOPEKA STEAM LAUNDRY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
Black River Falls Man Arrested
on a Charge of Man
slaughter.
RESULT OF A STREET QUARREL
Edward Pierce May Have to Answer
for Edward Specht's Death
State Specials.

Black River Falls, Wis, Feb. 81
Edward Pierce of this city was arrested
at late hour last night on a charge of
manslaughter by an order of Judge Bal
ley, pending the postmOrtem examination
of Edward Specht, who died at p. N.
yesterday. The fight which took place
on the streets of this city between Pierce
and Specht on February 5 and which,
it is claimed resulted in the death of
Specht, was the outgrowth of the blind
pig" business that has fourished in this
city since July last. Pierce, it is alleged
was the informer and Specht was one
among the many keepers who was ar
rested and prosecuted. The postmortem
will be held this afternoon and the ex
animation of Pierce will directly follow.
Public sentiment is divided on the affair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
BLEW HER HEAD OFF.
Suicide of Mrs. Brumiic at Spruce
OcOntO Notes.


Oconto, Wis, Feb. 16-Mrs. Herman
placing the muzzle of a rifle at the side
of her head and pushing the trigger with
stick. Mental ALTERATION was the
cause of the act. Part of her head was
blown off.
The steam logger in successful opera
ton on the OntOnagOn several weeks this
winter has failed to meet requirements
and has been abandoned. Efforts have
been made for several years to produce
a machine for hauling logs from the
skidWay to the river bank, but without
continuous success.
Wildcat scalps are coming in to the
county clerk from towns at the rate of
four and five a day, for the county and
state bounty.
W. L. Porter of Ontonagon has asked
the council to grant him franchise for
ten years to operate a telephone system
IN this city.
Petitions are circulating throughout
the Fourteenth judicial circuit adyocat-
ing the nomination of Z. +. Wheeler of
this city foI circuit judge.
The first payment on the loan from the
state to a new high school building has
been paid, amounting to $3.50. There
will be twenty payments in all.
GuetZkoW Bros. of Milwaukee, con-
tractors on the high school building, will
turn the new edifce over to the city one
week from today, complete with the ex-
ception of the tile in the vestibule, which
can be placed in the spring. A celebra-
ton will be given in honor of the COM
Dletion of the new structure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
New Proposition Made by the Syn
dictate to Fox River Valley
Mill Owners.
PAPER MEN ARE HOLDING OFF.
They Refuse to Sell to the Foreign
ers Except for Cash
State Specials.

Oconto. Wis, Feb 16-Ex-Assembly-
man E. A. Edmonds, resident superin-
tendent of the Oconto Falls Paper mill, is
of the opinion that the so-called syndicate
Of foreign capitalists will not become the
owner of the Fox River valley mills, ow-
ing 70 the fact that Frank Butterworth
the promoter, has been endeavoring to Sc
cure from the owners an extension of the
option which was to run until April 1. He
also tried to get the owners to accept
part cash and part stock in the new syndi
cate. The original proposition was to
pay cash. Every paper mill man APP
preached declined to make any concessions
of this kind and intimated that they were
not willing to sell. even on a cash basis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
SUNSHINE AND SORROW.
Portage GirPs Marriage Followed Quick
Nv by Her Mothers Death.

Portage, Wis, Feb. 15.-Yesterday at
high noon, and just two hours before
the death of the brides mother, Mrs.
Margaret Clarey, Miss Libbie Clarey
was married to Charles Carroll of Shaw
neetown, H., the Rev. Father c. w.
Brady performing the ceremony Mr.
Carroll is secret service man we'll
known in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Portage, Wis, Feb 10.-Mrs. Margaret
Clarey, widow of Patrick Clarey, died
yesterday at o'clock, aged GO years. She
was born in County Limerick, Ireland,
and came to America in 1850, soon after
ward locating in Portage, where she had
since resided Seven children survive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
YOUNG MAN DIsEMBoWLED.
Fatal Accident on a Coasting Hill in
Racine.

Racine Wis, Feb 10 A terrible ac-
cident occurred last evening while a large
crowd of people were coasting on what
IS SIX, known as FELLOWS Hill" Adam
leading the procession, when suddenly
the sleigh capsized and the sharp runner
struck him in the abdomen, tearing open
the body in such a manner that the in
testines came out. He was carried to
his home on Albert street land a ply
siclan called. He is yet alive, but the
attending physician states that he can
not live. A number of other persons were
thrown from the sleigh and received Sc
we're injuries, but none were seriously
hI1rt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20

1856, served on the committee for con-
structing the Waterworks and sewerage
systems, was a member of the board of
education and was a delegate to the
democratic national convention in 1884,
being one of the secretaries of that body.
Re was elected mayor OF Madison in
1880. Gov. Peck appointed him special
counsel in the treasury SUITS He was
elected to the Senate in 1882 by a pIu-
rality of more than 1000.
+. G. Maertz, who represents the First
district of Manitowoc county, is a native
Of Germany, but his parents moved to the
United States the same year he was
born. After attaining manhood, Mr..
Maertz lived in Milwaukee for six years
and then moved to ManitoWoc county,
where he has since resided. His home
is at Reedsville and he is in the liquor
business. He has held a number of local
offices, including that of supervisor. Mr..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
RAISING THE BLOCKADE.
<NIarinette Mayor Sends Crew to Remove
the Bridge Distractions.

|NIaTinette Mayor Sends a Crew to Remove
the Bridge distractions.
AIarinette, Wis, Feb. 16.-This after
noon q crew Of men were sent from this
city by the mayor to tear down the OBJ
structions at the Menominee end of the
wooden bridge. Eminent legal authority
Was first consulted and it was found that
7the city of Menominee had no jurisdiction
zin the matter and that the blocking up OF
Tthe bridge was illegal. Trouble was ex-
Ipected by some, but the Workmen have
mot been interfered with as yet 1t
Is said that some of the workmen carried
arms and if an attempt was made by
Menominee to stop proceedings bitter
fight might result But this is not prob
able as Menominee business men general
ly condemn the action of the city council;
in fact August Spies, wealthy lumber
nan, has filed notice that if the bridge
is not cleared by this evening suit will be
brought against the council and the
mayor. Mr.. Spies is heartily backed by
other Menominee business men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
JUST WHAT LOGGERS WANT.
Tine Weather Greatly Assists IN Clear.
ing the Sideways.

ing the Sideways.
Marshfield, Wis, Feb. 16-The finest
weather and the best suited to good log
ging has been enjoyed the past week.
Cold nights and sunny days not too sunny
to melt, but enough to give the snow a
packing quality, has enabled the team
sters to relieve the sideways and catch up
with the choppers. The sleighs have been
zoaded to their fullest capacity and one
team has been able to move with ease a
load that would have stalled a four-horse
team during the cold spell. A few weeks
of this kind Of weather and every logger
viii have delivered at the landing their last
log. The Upham sawmill is receiving two
trains of logs daily from Cadott and
turning out lumber at the rate of 10000
feet per day. Reports from mills along
the line of the North-W Western railroad
Between this place and Wausau, say that
most of the mills, with the exception Of
chose at Stratford, have been Temporal
rlly closed down on account of the
scarcity of water
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20

piration OF his, term of service he carried
a certificate signed by President Lincoln
and Secretary Stanton. for meritorious
conduct. He went to. Western Pennsyl-
vania during the oil excitement. He
struck oiE but before he abandoned the
fields he mad lost a couple of fortunes.
He came to Wisconsin, In 1878 and en-
gagged in The hardware business at Alma
Center. Mr. Miller is Republican and
captured his Assembly district by a ma
jority of 1857.
George H Blake, assemblyman from
the Second district of Racine county, was
born in the town of New Berlin, Wauke-
sha county, Wis, July %, 1913. When
8 years old, his parents moved to Roches-
ter Racine county, where, with the ex-
ception Of two brief intervals, he has
since nasided He, had the advantage of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
MEN OF The TIMES.

The popularity of Louis A. LANCE Sc
cured his election to the Assembly, de-
spite the fact that he is a Democrat.
He represents the Second district of
Fond du Lac county, is chairman of the
printing committee and has places on
other important committees. Mr.. Lange
passed his 10th year. His parents moved
to Fond du Lac when he was two wears
old. While still but a lad, he came to
Milwaukee and entered the law Office of
John w. and A. l.. Cary The former
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
Freight Cars Demolished.

Hartford. Wis, Feb. 14-As freight
No. 67 left here last night at 11:45 o'clock
a stay rod broke on the switch a few rods
west of the passenger depot after tf-
teen ears had passed. causing the bal
ance of ten cars to run in on spur and
break loose from the train, causing a
bad wreck. Four cars were badly
wrecked and the others were more or
less damaged. The wrecking crew came
here from Iron Ridge, where they were
engaged on a wreck. and at o'clock a.
m. the main track was cleared and re-
paired
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
A MILD REVOLT.

Tramps Refuse to Work On tho Stone
Pile at Appleton.
Appleton, Wis, Feb. 15.--Several
tramps in the county jail revoked this
morning and refused to work on the stone
pile The revolt was quickly quelled by
the sheriff and turkeys and the gang
went quietly to work in the stone shed
after the two leaders were chained and
confined in a dark CELL Little violence
was necessary to bring the prisoners to
time and no one was punished except the
two leaders
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
WOLVES ARE HUNGRY.

Driven Out from Their Forest Retreats
by the Cold
Palmyra, Wis, Feb. 15>-The intense
cold and deep snow Of the past few weeks
have driven many of the large, gray
wolves that inhabit the Kettle range of
bluffs, few miles south of Palmyra, from
their fastness, to appease their hunger
from the farmers sheep focks. Several
well organized out unsuccessful wolf
hunts have already taken place
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
TACKLED THE WRONG MAN.
James Olge Arrested After Being Pum-
meled at Stanley.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Feb. 16.-James
Olge, who was employed in a lumber
camp near the town of Stanley, was
brought to this city yesterday to answer
a charge of assault and battery. The
most peculiar part of the case is that the
prisoner is the man who was battered
and he is a fit subject for a hospital 1t
appears that he went to Stanley with the
intention of doing up the best man in
the place. The man he encountered
proved to be a regular cyclone and Mr.
Olge came out second best The man
then had Olge arrested on charge Of as
sault and battery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
Misba0 Near PALMYRA.

Palmyra, Wis, Feb 15.-An employe
in the Rockdale creamery, near Oakland,
was caught in the shafting and thrown
with sufficient force to badly fracture bis
skull.
John Telfar of Cambridge is suffering
a broken leg and sprained ankle from. a
load of wood that he was hauling tip
ping over on him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
SHATTERED THE STORE.
Terrific Dynamite Explosion in Build
ing at Butternut.

ing at Butternut.
Butternut, Wis, Feb. 16.-A terrific
explosion occurred in the store Of the
Farmers union at this place Thursday
afternoon which shattered the counters,
ceiling, stock and show windows. Mrs
Zimmerman, the wife of the manager,
was waiting upon customer at the
time and was struck with a piece of the
stove which rendered her irsensible She
was badly cut about the head. The build
ing took fire, but was quickly extin-
guished The explosion was caused by dy-
19,nite and shook the town from enc
ED to the other. William Harms, who
vas formerly employed by the Wisconsin
Central in the city, has been arrested on
suspicion of having placed the dynamite
in the stove He will have his e1amina'
ton next Wednesday afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20

took kindly to the little fellow and in
sisted upon taking him home Here
the youthful Lange received the same
education that Mr.. Cary was giving his
own boys. Later he learned the printing
business in the office of the Fond du
Lac journal and afterwards went to La
Porte, Ind, where he was local editor
of the Chronicle for three years. He
was a reporter on the Evening Wisconsin
early in the SOS and about ten years ago
bought the. Fond du Lac Reporter. At
home Mr.. LANCE is president of the COM
mon council and also president of the
school board. His election tn the AS
sembly was from a district that the
Democrats frequently lost and seldom
carried by more than 80 majority, but
Mr.. LANCE piled up 800 majority. His
firm stand for Gen. Bragg in the sena-
tOrial caucus two years ago made Mr..
LANCE Well-knOwn throughout the state.
the phrase "Lange votes for Bragg"
having been heard long after the gener-
ais supporters had given up all hope.
Jackson county's representative in the
Assembly is j. B. Miller, member of
the Miller Hardware and Lumber COM
pany at Alma Center, Wis. Mr.. Miller
was born in ChautauQua county, y. Y,
in 1916. Eight years later his family re-
moved to Illinois and settled near Maren-
go, McHenry county. When II years
old Mr.. Miller enlisted in the One Hun
dred and Forty-first Illinois infantry,
and when he was mustered out at the ex-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
HENRY I. NELSON DEAD.

Well Known Newspaper Man Expires at
Amherst.
Amherst, Wis, Feb. 14.-Henry /.
Nelson, formerly associate editor of the
Iron Range Tribune of Tower Mimi,
but later manager of Bradstreet's COM
mercial agency at Mobile, Ala, died at
the home of his father, A. NJ. Nelson of
this place. on Tuesday. The funeral will
be neld from the residence tomorrow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
No PARDON FOR FENNELLY.
Gov. Upham Declines to Free the Ash |
land Defaulter.

Madison Wis, Feb. 15.-G0W Upham
will not pardon Ed F'innelly, the Ashland
defaulter who stole $4,000. He was
sentenced to three years and It half in
state prison and has served less than q
year. His wife died last week and he
was greatly affected because he could
not see her in her last illness. He want
ed to be permitted to go home under
guard, but the request was refused. Ar
guments of his case were held a few
days ago and the man who prosecuted
him made the argument in his behsaLf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
LOSS, TO FISHERMEN.
Nets Valued at 5000 Lost in The Lake Off
Racine.

Racine, Wis, Feb. 15.-The great
storm Of January II and the subsequent
extremely cold weather compelled the
tug S. O. Dixon to- leave $50 nets set
on the fishing banks, Yesterday the
tug instituted thorough search for the
twenty-one. The value of the nets lost is
placed at 5000 In going to and from the
fishing banks the Dixon passed through
miles of broken blue ice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
HE DID NOT PERISH.
Word Received from Frank Muehlbauer
Who Disappeared Recently.

Manitowoc, Wis, Feb. ia letter
was received here from Frank Muehl-
hauer announcing his arrival at Denver,
Col. where he has sister living. Muehl-
hauer lived in the town of IAossuth and
was last seen here at the branch search
ING for his runaway team on February 4.
II was feared that he had persisted on the
road. His family cannot ascrlDe any
nn11Sn for his strange dOings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
WATER MAIN FROZEN.

Part of Green Bay is Without Fire Pro-
lection.
Green Bay. Wis. Feb. 16.-The water
main crossing the North river to a district
occupied by a number of large manu-
featuring concerns was discovered today
10 be frozen. This leaves that part OF
the city unprotected in case of fire. Eff
forts are being made to thaW the pipe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
DEMANDS HEAVY DAMAGES.

Green Bay Fireman Begins Suit Against
the North Western Road.
Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 16.-Frank j.
Albright, Chicago & Northwestern
fireman, today commenced suit in the
circuit court for $4,000 damages for
personal injuries. He alleges that the
fubricator on his engine exploded and de-
stroyed the sight of one eye and the hear
ing of one ear, and otherwise permanent
ly injured him. He alleges neglect on
the part of the company in failing to
provide a shield for the lubricator.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
Maertz is on the Democratic side of the
CLOSE OF THE JUBILEE.
Over 400 Persons Participate in the
Banquet at GAINESVILLE.

OV6E 4OU EtTSONS FdEtIG1paC6 III tu0
Banquet at GAINESVILLE.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Feb. 13-The Jubilee
services of the Congregational church
closed with q banquet and social reunion
last night, in which about 400 persons
participated. J. NJ. Whitehead was toast
master, and responses Were made by
Mrs. e. NJ. Foote of Rockford, widow of
the first installed pastor of the church;
the Rev. T. z. Sawin of Troy, n. Y;
Miss Elizabeth p H Little, the Rev.
DIR. NJ. 9. Hodge, pastor of the Baptist
church; Judge ]. B. Cassoday of Madi-
son, Prof. II. NJ. Whigey of Beloit coll
lege, Josiah L. Wright and the Rev. S.
Z. Wilder the nrasent M stnr.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
FELL UNDER THE WHEELS.
ur..-11-- 100000 nEnr,ion

a Baltimore Young man FroDaDAy
Fatally Injured at Monico.
Monico, Wis, Feb. 16.-S young man
claiming to be George e. Bennett of
Baltimore. Md, and printer by trade,
attempted to board freight train while
in motion here this morning. lie fell
between the cars and was run over, the
wheels cutting off his right leg close to
the hip and crushing the left foot at the
9nstep He is alive and being cared tor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
WAS PROBABLY MURDERED.
Skeleton of a Man Found in the Woods
Near MeIIen.

Near MelIen.
Ashland, Wis, Feb. 16.-John Doyle,
an employe of Jack McCarthy's camp at
Mellen, arrived in this city yesterday and
stated that last Tuesday he had dscov-
cred the body of an unknown man lean
ing against a tree. The man had evil
IDENTIFY been dead for at least six months,
as the head was a mere skeleton. The
skull was covered with a growth of red
hair 1t was the opinion of Mr.. Doyle
that the man had been murdered, as it
was hardly possible for him to die in the
position in which he was found The
authorities will make an investigation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
DID NOT HOLD HIM.

Kiel Hotel Proprietor Figures i'm 3
Chicken Case.
Manitowoe, Wis, Feb. 16.-Charles
Redeman, prominent hotelkeeper at
Kiel. in this county, was arraigned here
Yesterday on charge of being implicated
in the theft of forty chickens. He was
acquitted after having been twice dis
missed at Kiel owing to technical errors
in the procedure to prosecute. The chick
ems had been carried off in a headless con-
dition and were discovered In the ice
house hack of the hotel
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
CAUSED A SENSATION.
Arrest of a Fond du Lac Man Charge
of

of Larceny.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. 16-Quite a
sensation was caused here this morning
over the arrest of NJ Y. Sullivan OK a
charge of larceny. The complaint is
made by NJ L. Collins, who conducts ?
furnishing goods store in the same build
ing where Sullivan has a tailoring estab-
lishment. Sullivan was released Oh bonds
of $500, his brother John going his Sc
curity The hearing will take place q
week from today. Sullivan denies his
guilt and says he will fight the case to the
end. Both are prominent society men.