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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03

several days he grew better after the
operation, but began to sink again.
Freeman, who is now II years Of age
and resident of Iowa. arrived in the
city today with son, D. B. Freeman,
who is in business in Chicago, and they
are now with the dying son and brother.
His wife, who is a daughter of John
Matthews, the well-known stockdealer, is
also with him.
James Freeman came to Wisconsin
from ST. Louis forty-nine years ago,
when an infant. His parents afterwards
removed to Iowa. He has been sue
cessful business man and a leading citi-
zen of Lafayette county, serving the peo-
pie in the Legislature three terms. He. is
53 wears of age
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03

said be took the money as his salary
was not sufficient to support himself and
wife.
Reynolds has decided that the pension
claims of mother at the date of her
soldier sons death cannot be rejected
solely on the ground that he did not con-
tribute to her maintenance.
-Senor Fernando or as he was former,
~ known. Father Eduards de Pogo, is in
New York, having fed South America
because he had renowned allegiance TO
Rome and feared vengeance from his
former Catholic parishioners.
H. NJ Benedict, identified with ".
w. Taylor, the South Dakota defaulter,
has gone into court and surrendered him.
self. The move is taken to get hearing
on the habeas corpus proceedings before
the United States court.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
UNDER A NEW SYSTEM.
New Life Insurance Company Organized
at Madison.


Madison, Wis., May 29.-[Special.] i
Organization was perfected in this city
last evening of a new life insurance COM
pany to do business in the Northwest.
Arrangements to perfect the organiza-
ton have been in progress two months
by parties living in Chicago, Milwaukee
and Madison, and up to yesterday there
had been some doubt as to where it would
be located and have it's headquarters. The
question was definitely settled yesterday
in favor of Madison. The company has
been incorporated under the Wisconsin
laws and will be Wisconsin institution.
The company has incorporated as the
Natural Premium Life Insurance COM
pany of Madison. The words natural
premium" define the system under
which the company will operate. The
officers of the new company are: Presi-
dent, Rasmus B. Anderson of Madison;
vice-president, James w. Murphy of Mil
waukee; secretary, William FL. Rogers
of Madison; assistant secretary, Otto
Dorner of Milwaukee; superintendent of
agencies, Arthur O. Huffman Of Chicago;
medical director, DR.. Phillip Fox Of Madi-
son; board of directors, DR.. Philip Fox,
w. H. Rogers, r. B. Anderson, L. M.
Fay. A. o. Huffman, J. w. Murphy and
Bushnell
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
PRESENTED a PITIABLE SIGHT.
An Unknown Man Found BADLY Wounded
at Port Washington.

Port Washington.
Port Washington, Wis, May 30.-LSpe--
ciai IA man apparently of unsound
mind with numerous ugly wounds
on his head appeared in this CITY
yesterday and was committed to
the insane asylum at Oshkosh by the
authorities here. A few days ago man
appeared at Brown Deer and persisted
in praying on the street. He was badly
wounded about the head and wandered
about for several days until finally Sher-
if Dell of this city took him in charge
The man had evidently not eaten anything
for several days and was terribly emaciat-
ed and altogether in a very pitiable condl-
ton. Drs. Douglass and Hartwig were
called in and upon examination it was
found that the man had ugly scalp
wounds. none of which had had the least
attention since inflicted. His injuries
must have been received at least a week
ago Judging from the little which coulG
be gained from th2 mans conversation
lie evidently has a religious mania and
says that he is the son of Jesus Christ
and expects TO recpIn 10 his Father at 10
O'clock The man is web educated and
evidently well connected. He is unable to
give his name g. ANY Of his past history.
There was notlin" upon his person by
which he might De identified. The doe
tors say that his wounds are sufficient to
have unhaianred his mind
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
FROM GAIETY TO SORROW.
KenOsha Man Expires While Hi
Daughter is Being Welded.

Daughter is Being Welded.
Kenosha, Wis, May 29.-[Special i
Gaiety was turned into mourning at the
residence of Capt. Albert Borkenhagen, a
well-known old resident here. this morn
ing. At $40 o'clock Miss Theresa, the
captains eldest daughter, left the house
with number of merry companions to De
Joined in wedlock to Thomas Moder, at
the Lutheran church. Fifteen minutes
later the young bride entered, the house
with her husband only 20 learn that dur.
ing their absence Capt. Borkenhagen had
dropped dead in his bedroom. Heart dis.
ease is supposed to have been the cause OF
his sudden demise. Mr. Borkenhagen
owned the Fred Eagle. the first fishine:
tug in this place He was 50 years of
age and we'll known among fishermen and
mariners.
Hannah H. Parks, an old and highly re-
spacted resident of this city, died today
Of general debility, aged u years.
Oshkosh, Wis, May 29-[Special. J.
John Cassin, an old resident, aged u
years died her today. He was an uncle
of George Bolton, ex-crown solicitor OF
Dublin Ireland
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
THREE CITIES CHOSEN.
Places Who're Examinations for Teachers
Certificates will be Held.

Madison, Wis, May 29-[Special. lin
compliance with chapter 3333, laws Of
1895, State Superintendent Emery has
decided upon the cities OF Ashland Eau
Claire and Oshkosh as the places where
three examinations will be held stimuli
taneously, July "a. % and 26, of appli-
cants for the county superintendent GER
tiicate. The certificate not only legally
qualities the holder for the office of coun-
ty superintendent, but also constitutes
the legal qualification of the. holder to
teach in any public school in the state in
which first-grade certificate now au-
thorizes the holder to teach. The law
requires that these examinations be con-
Quoted by the board of examiners for
state teachers certificates. Detailed no.
tees of these examinations will be issued
from the state superintendent office
soon. Applicants for this certificate will
also be examined at Madison August 6,
Z and in connection with the eXamina-
ton Of teachers for state certificates.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
TWO ARBITRAToRs NAMED.
Oshkosh and Milwaukee Men Selected
by Gov. Upham.

by Gov. Upham.
Madison, Wis, May 29.-Gov Upham
yesterday appointed as members of the
state board of arbitration created by the
law enacted last winter, r. III. Edwards
of Oshkosh and Richard Jeardeau of Mil
waukee. These two members of the
board are authorized by the law to select
the third member, unless they fail to
agree upon an associate within thirty
days, when the governor may make the
appointment Under the law one mem
Der shall be an employer of labor or a
representative of some associa ton repre-
senting employers of labor, the second
shall be selected from some labor organi-
cation and shall not be an employer. The
third man, to carry out the intent and
purpose of the law which is the full and
free investigation of differences which
may arise between employers and en-
ployes, should be a disinterested person,
and one competent to view the questions
to be submitted imnartially.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
WITNESSES SUBPOENAED.
Investigation Into the Dunbar Tar A
fair at New Richmond.

Investigation Into the Dunbar Tar AZ
fair at New Richmond.
New Richmond, Wis, May 29.-[Spe-
cial. Several witnesses were subpoenaed
last night in the Dunbar ''whitecap" af-
fair and taken to Hudson this morning.
Several arrests will probably be made in
the near future
Hudson, Wis, May 29.-[Speciall i
Several witnesses were examined before
Justice Randall this morning to tell what
they knew about the whitecap affair
which occurred at New Richmond last
week. A mob of about twenty-five men
dragged an old lady from her bed at mid
night and, it is alleged, tarred her. The
district attorney is carefully investigating
the case and will try and bring the guilty
parties to Justice.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
Wandered in a Bad Place.

Monticello. Wis. May 29.-[Special.] /
Little Albert. aged about or { years, son
of FRED Knobel, a prominent merchant, OF
this place, wandered into the livery stable
last night after dark and got III contact
with a horse, from which he received
kicks about the face and head and also
had his leg broken above the knee.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
JAMES FREEMAN DYING.
The Lafayette County Assemblynan
is on His Deathbed at Mil
Waukee Hospital.

Assemblyman James Freeman of La
fayette county is at the Wisconsin Gen
eral Hospital in a dying condition. There
is no hope of his recovery. A week ago
Mr. Freeman came to Milwaukee from
his home in Shullsburg to have an opera
ton performed for the relief Of head
trouble from which he has suffered Tor
several months and which compelled INN
to leave his seat in the Legislature be
fore the close of the recent term. For
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
NO HANGING IN MICHIGAN.
Death Penalty Bill Fails to Pass bya Tie

L;snsing, Mich, May 29.-The five
months session Of the Michigan Legisla-
ture came to an end at 12:4o O'Clock this
morning amid scenes that almost rivaed
those Of the Indiana Legislature. Per
sonal filings became so pointed that the
secgeant-at-arms was at work almost con-
stantly. In the House the bill to restore
the death penalty failed to pass, the
vote standing AZ to At.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
TRANSFERRED THE MINE.
Northern Chief Company Secures Pos
session of the Pence Property.

B6SSION OF I1A6 Il bAIC0 Il TOp6TLys
Hurley, Wis. May 29.-[Special L
United States Marshal w. S. Main, who
is receiver for the Pence iron mine. ar
rived vest ~rday; also w. G. Silyerthorn
of the Northern Chief Iron company.
After an exchange of certain papers and
the usual formalities Mr.. Main, by order
of the United States circuit court Of
Wisconsin. turned over the Pence mine
to the Northern Chief Iron company
The Pence mine is one of the best on
the Wisconsin side of the Gogebic range,
and several of the adjoining mining com
panies are anxious to get a hold of it.
The Northern Chief Iron company will
let it in few days. when it will be
worked at once, employing large force
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
FAVOR A PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Special Election Being Held at Oshkosh
to Decide the Question.

Oshkosh, Wis, May %. Especially j
4 special election is being held here to-
A fair-sized vote is being polled and from
the best information obtainahle it is pre-
dicted that the project will be carried by
a handsome majority: There is. some
question as to the legality of today's cleo
ton on account of technicalities and the
matter MY be carried into the courts.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
London Bankers Organize.

London, May 29.-At a meeting of lead
ing city bankers and merchants it was
decided to form a gold standard defense
association. Resolutions were adopted
declaring that any attempt to change the
currency system would be disastrous to
trade.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
PALMYRA PIONEER DEAD.
Mrs. Mitchell Expires Soon After Her
First Railway Ride.

Palmyra, Wis. May 3O-[Special.E
One week ago Mrs. William Mitchell,
aged 81 years, for over fifty years resi-
took her first ride on the railway cars,
to Elkhorn, via Eagle, in company with
her son, s. J. Mitchell of that place, to
visit his family. Today word was re-
ceived Of her sudden death in that place.
The remains will be brought to Palmyra
for burial at Zion beside those of her de-
ceaSad husband Pour sons survive.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
WARNER AND sIBLEY COME EAST.

Say the Bimetallic League VIII Help
Blackburn.
Denver, Col, May 29-Joseph II. Sib-
ley of Pennsylvania and Gen. A. J. War
ner will depart for the East after address
ing a meeting tonight at Leadyille and
another tomorrow night at Pueblo. Mr.
Sibley goes to Kentucky within a few
weeks to give Blackburn some assistance
Gen. Warner, upon being asked if the
Bimetallic league would endeavor to help
Blackburn. replied Most certainly"
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
PARTNER ana money Gone.

ST. Louis, Mo-, May 30.-A. W.
Wright has been missing since last
Thursday under circumstances which
lead Clarence d. Warner, his partner, to
believe he has got away with nearly all
the cash and valuable property belong
mo. TO the firm
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
BLAZE AT EMERALD.
Hotel and saloon of John Liberty En-
tireIy Destroyed.

Emerald, Wis, May 3O.-[Special.] J.
About midnight last night fire was discov~
cred in the rear of the two-story building
owned and occupied by John Liberty as
a hotel and saloon. The fire gained such
Roadway before it was discovered that it
was impossible to put it out with the
facilities at hand and attention was
turned towards saving the contents, which
was only partially accomplished. The
total loss on the building and contents is
$500; insurance about half that amount
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
Killed by the Heat.

Cincinnati O., May Bottle first heat
victim was reported today An unknown
man overcome by the heat fell dead on
the street. He was about 90 years old
and fairly well dressed.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
SHOT HIS JAW AWAY.
John Specht Meets with Horrible Acct
dent Near Marshfe1d.

Marshfeld, Wis, May %. = [Spe-
cial. John Specht while hunting yes
terday Eau Pleine river, near Ro-
zellville, accidentally shot himself in
the face, the charge of shot tear
ing away a portion of his lower jaw.
When the accident happened he was lean
ing on the gun endeavoring to take a
drink out of brook. He was brought
here last night and placed in ST Joseph s
hospital. A greater portion of the chin
and jaw was carried away, and also a
niece of his tongue
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
CITY LOST, ITS CASE.
Johanna Duthie Granted $1. 900 Dam
--.. ages at Washburn.

Washburn, Wis. May 30.-[Speciai. i
In the damage case of Johanna Duthie
against the town Of Washburn the jury
returned verdict for the plaintiff of
$1,000. The plaintiff fell into a washout
in the street in October, 1889, and de-
manded $1,000 for the injuries received
The case has been tried three tines in
the circuit court and twice in the Su-
preme court A motion for a new trial
has been made by the city attorney.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
READY FOR THE RELAY.
Arrangements Completed by the Green
Raw GycIe Climb

Dc
Green Bay, Wis, May 29.-[Speciall-
Arrangements were completed today
which assures the relay race between
this city and Fond du Lac tomorrow by
the Beaumont Cycle club. If the riders
can get through in time they will go to
Appleton and take part in Memorial
day parade there.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03

The men have now been out just four
ening, in fact the leaders are more deter
mined than ever to make a fight to a
finish. They claim the wages are not
sufficient to support their families and
that the manufacturers are IN position
to nav better salaries
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-03
CALL FOR PROTECTION.
Sheboygan Manufacturers Make q
Demand Upon the District At
torney for SO Deputies.

Sheboygan, Wis, May 29.-[Special.]-
A large crowd of strikers assembled
around the Croker, Sheboygan and
American factories this morning, prevent
ing men from going to work. Last even
ing as the men were returning to their
homes from work they were followed by
crowds of strikers and jeered at. The
police seemed powerless to prevent the
disorder. A meeting of manufa cturers
was held this morning in the district at
torney'S Office and a formal demand was
made on the sheriff to swear in AvU depu-
ties for the protection of property. Trou-
BILE is expected at any moment
At 1 o'clock this afternoon number
of men returned to work at the American
factory, but the strikers induced all OF
the men with the exception of ten, to
come out. The ten men refused to JOIN
the strikers and went to work unmOlest-
ed. The other factories made no effort
to secure new men this afternoon as they
intend shutting down tomorrow. They
will make an attempt to resume opera
tons Friday morning and if the, strikers
till remain determined the works will
% closed for an indefinite time. There
have been numerous cases of assault, but
Chief of Police Scheck claims they were
personal affairs and that the strikers had
nothing to do with them. Chief Scheck
says the police are ready to render pro-
lection to the manufacturers at any time
in cases where it is necessary, but he
claims there has been no necessity Of call
ing upon the police as yet. He says the
strikers have been conducting themselves
in a peaceable manner and have made no
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-16
MAILS ON STREET A Z
Scheme That IL Regarded with Suspi-
ciOn by Members OF the A. II. T..

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 15.-The Chroni-
Gle says: The announcement by Postmaster
Frank McCoppin that he is endeavoring to
bring about the carrying of mails between
substations and the central postofices on
the street railway lines of this city, is
looked on very suspiciously by the railway
employees, and especially by the members
of the American Railway Union. While not
imputing to Mr.. McCoppin anything but the
best motives to facilitate the transmission
and dispatch of mails generally the railway
employees claim to see behind the PROPOSE
ton the hand of the Southern Pacific rail-
way; they say that 1t is nothing more or
less than a scheme of the railway to bring
it's immense street car system within the
protection of hat celebrated omnibus de-
cision of Attorney-general Olney during the
strike against the Pullman Car Company.
enough to bring under its wing all railway
companies carrying mails. 1t was main
move trains carrying Pullman Coaches
was. indirectly, an interference with the
United States mails and, consequently, a
serious offense in the federal calendar of
hcers of the Market-street combine would
like, IL possible, to trim the wages OF it's
employees a little and It is openly an
ment mail cars begin running out lines the
reduction will 60 into effect. In case of a
strike under these considerations Attorney
general Olney's decision would cover the
case very nicely and stand between the
company and it's dissatisfied employees. A
general strike would, of course, tie up the
mail cars as well as the others. even in
case the company used separate coaches
for carrying the mails. and could be very
nicely construed into interference with the
mails. In this city there are about eight
thousand men employed on the street rail-
way lines, 80 per cent. of which force is
controlled by the Southern Pacific railway
solidated Railway System.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-16
Favorite. Won mt Lntonia.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 15.-The favorite play
ers. got their innings at last at Latonia. to-
day. for first choices and a well-played 4
70 1 choice won the five races. The best
race of the day was the mile and a quarter
selling. handsomely won by Semper Lex,
who is a remarkably good horse right now.
Buck Massie won the Newport selling
stakes for three-year-olds from post to
wire, giving away weight to everything
else in it. Summarizes:
First Race-One mile. Buckwa, loo (Clayl,
o TO 10. won; Egbart, 100 cThorpe}, . 10 D,
second: Fayette Belle. 90 tBergen), 40 to l.,
third. Time. 1:4l%. Overella and Harmon
Second-Five and one-half furlongs. Brace
Girlde. 10 (Clayton). 3 to l, won; Kate Le-
grand, 1O7 Or. Isom). 3 to 1. second; Moba-
laska, llS Bergen), 4 to l, third, Time, l?@:
Motilla. Dare Dollar. Belle of Fordham and
Irish Lady also ran.
Third-Mile and o~ne-quarter. Semper Lex.
10 (Bergen), } to 5, won; Basso, y! wv:
Hicks. 2 to 1, second: Bessie Bisland. 90
Clay. u TO l, third. Time. 2aS. PEABODY
Leafet, George Beck and Partner also ran.
Fourth-The Newport stakes; value to
winner, S1,170; mile and one-sixteenth. Buck
Massie, 100 q. Hid. Z to 5. won: Ace. IS
CIV. Jones), s to 3. second: Handsome. los
fBergem, 5 TO ], third. Time. LAS. BiCe and
GRAY and Queen May also ran. -.
ffth-Five furlongs- Judge Denny, lof
Bergen). 4 10 l, won; Blue Ribbon. l4 Tx.
Isom), 8 TO l., second: Mazarine, 10l CThorpe),
Tartar, Preside. Tin Horn, Clarence b.,
Hox. Taylor Banks, Martin, St Shivelier,
Young Tom, Hoffman and Letcher also
ran. Eunechs left at post.