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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-08-04
THE SITUATION AT ATWA
TER,

Inc rumor was generally circulated
ID Wlllmar last week that Hon. Henry
felg, Of Harrison, had decided to Join
the silver party. The Willmar Argus
and the Atwater Press gave publicity
10 the rumor, but neither paper ap-
peared to have any authority for the
statement. The Rep-G azette has not
had an opportunity to see Mr.. Feio.
consequently cannot speak with antl:-
orlty' but we shall believe that lie is
still believer in and defender. of the
Republican party until we learn from
his own lips to the contrary. Mr..
teig has been = devoted, untirin:r and
influential champion Of the Republican
party since his early manhood. and
"c'have no reason to suppose that lie
is a backsllder now. The ru1nor re-
fe'red to has all the Indications Of til
work OF nemies.-Willmar Gaze,tc.
"A pity It's. tbs true"
If Bro. Crosby will hasten to
interview the Honorable Henry.
he will find that the announce
ment was made because Of its
truth, and rot through "maIicr. -
Henry has admitted his weakness
tor silver and q disposition to 90
with the crowd. Henry is noted
for his keenness in tal1inr the
scent and then Fastening to get
onto the band wagon. Since it
became noised about that he was
going to desert the gold standard
and follow in the footsteps Of the
lllustrious DR.. Johnson. who
bolted three years ago. Henry
has been interviewed by many,
and has admitted the truth
OF the statement.
Nor is this the worst of it. fp1
the republican party. The loss
OF t'eig is a matter of sinai
moment. but the detection has
spread and hundreds of men oil
more Importance than he. have
announced themselves as silver
men. Even S. NJ. Sivertson. {
mem Der of the county centra
com mittee. is an ardent adyC
cate of silver. And we under
stand he will be a candidate fol
the nomination as represent tiye
There are others. We asked The
president Of the republican club
when the next meeting Of the clu}
would be held and he replied tina
there would have to be a nev
club organized. as it was hard t,
tell how many now on the rO]I
would subscribe to the g0l(
plank Of the republican platform
He said that he felt sati SIZED tina
if S, M. Sivertson ran for tn
legislature, that he would run OF
a silver ticket. -AtWater Press
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-08-04
PEOPLES PARTY STATE
CONVENTION-OFFI-
CIAL CALL.

After many years Of earnest
and anxious toll those who have
served ut the altar of liberty re-
jOice to know that the hosts of
Freedom are at last assem- bling
for that mighty conflict referred
to by the immortal Lincoln. when
he said Il see in the near future
d crisis approaching that un-
nerves me and causes me to
trem bic for the safety of my
country. AS u result of the war
corporations have been enthroned
and an era Of corruption in high
places will follow, and the money
power Of the country will en-
deavor to prolong it's reign by
working upon it's prejudices of
the people until the wealth is ag-
gregated in a few hands, and the
republic is destroyed
If the American people should
in the future. as in the past, re-
main oblivious to the trend of
public affairs and forgetful Of
4heir duty as citizens, a time
would soon come, if indeed it is
not already here when averice
and greed would become the twin
tyrants and oppressors of the
world and nothing but the forms
of liberty remain. But, if. as
now seems manifest, the Ameri-
can people shall awaken from
their lethargy and become watch
full and vigiiant and mindful of
their duty as citizens. all the hosts
Of he'll cannot further enslave
them, nor prevent a return to a
government OF the people. by the
people and for the people.
To the end that this be accom-
plished.
The Peoples party Of Mime
sofa is hereby called to meet in
convention at the City of Minnea-
polls. on Wednesday the Goth
day of Aug, 1896, at 10 0 clock in
the forenoon for the purpose of
placing in nomination candidates
for Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, Secretary of State. State
Treasurer. Attorney General and
nine Electors for President and
vice presi9 ent.
The basis of representation for
each county shall be one delegate
al large and for every 100 votes
cast for S. M. Owen for governor
at the last election.
This authorizes each county
to be represented as follows:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-08-04
NOTES OF THE ST. LOUIS
CONVENTIONS,

The Two National Conventions
which met at st. Louis last week
have gone into history us events
of the past. Viewing their work
from the standpoint Of one who
was present as all onlooker to the
Peoples Party Convention and
as delegate to.the National Bi-
Metallic Convention, we say. un-
hesitutingly. that the work of
both was graft lying to the true
friends of silver and gold, and
entirely disappointing to the Nc
Mckinley Hanna-Gold Standard
crowd.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-08-04

We sell the Minneapolis Binders
and the Walter "a. God mowers. IF
YOU want to save $500, at least.
when buying : binder come and see
us. Bottom prices Ter cash.
OHsBERH PETERSON & Co. S5s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-08-04


both was gratifying to the true
friends of silver and gold. and
entirely disappointing to the Nc
Mckinley Hanna Gold S tandard
crowd.
While the Silver Convention
was characterized by a unanimity
that made the proceedings, as
compared with the Peoples Con-
vention, almost tame: yet the
large number of bright and
brainy men made the Music Hall
Convention, at all times, interest
ing. St. Louis papers remarked
the high toned character and in
telIectual standard of the conven-
ton.
The orators appealed to reason
rather than passion. Among the
best speeches was that of our
own Chas. A. Towne. From a
vote getting standpoint, I con-
slider the address of the per-
manent Chairman. Mr.. St. John,
the ex-New York banker. the
most effectual. It will be rem
EN- bered that St. John is the man
selected by the New York bank
ers. on account Of his literary
ability, to prepare an address
which S hould be a knock out blow
to the "Silver Craze After a
careful reading and investigation
he said:-GeAtlemen. from the
standpoint of a money broker the
gold standard may be a good
thing, but in the interests Of legi.
innate banking and the country
at large, l am in favor of opening
the minis to gold and silver at
the ratio Of 16 to IT, He express
sed his honest convictions, but
with the spirit Of intolerance
which has too often characterized
the East. his associates deman
ded his resignation as president
Of the bank. He discussed the
silver question purely from {
financial and business stand
point i shall talk to you a:
though l. was addressing a con
vention Of bankers, was his
opening remark
The Peoples Party Convcl
ton was largely under the con
troll Of the conservative leveI
headed men Of the party. To
much credit cannot be given t
such men as Senator Alien. Cor
Weaver and Senator Butler
There was Il turbulent elemen
in the convention and althoug
they were strong enough I
delay proceedings and make tn
leaders in charge any amount {
trouble, their strength was ove]
estimated as was shown on th
final roll call for president,
. The Minnesota delegation cam
, out with colors flying and the
+: bearing all through the tryin
!. ordeals was dignifed and mani,
There was not u MinnesOtian
attendance as an on!ooker WI
was not proud of the Gopht
delegation. With such co
heads in command as Owe
Dobbyn, LYNCH Aver, Bowie
Hall and Boen, the Peoples Pa
ty will command the respect
which it has long been entitled
Minnesota. The next step in Il
, interest not alone of remonet
I alton but Of good government,
the nomination Of John Lind f
> Governor.
The Democrats, if they a
3 wise at their State Conventio
) will counsel with the People
4 Party and the Silver Repu
3 leans: With their allied armi
e moving along parallel lines, t
4 enemy will meet their Waterl
s in November. H.. -.
5 . ..... FL. u. CHAFF'EE.
81 .s- ------- 9 /,
- We sell the Minneapolis Bind
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-08-04

UCstI J7,JG
THOMAS J. MEIGHEN.
Chairman.
81. y. SWAIN,
Secretary.
Dated Forestyilie, Minn., July 20, SO.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
ARRAYED FOR BATTLE.
Two Factions in a School District
in Sank County at
War

Baraboo. Wis, Aug. 13.-ISpecial.1-
There is blood on the moon in joint
school district No. 8, composed of the
towns of Troy, Prairie du Sac and Hon
ey Greek. Sometime ago it was decided
to erect new school building and the Sc
lection of site created no end of trou-
bic and the matter had to be brought
into court for a settlement. Since the
building has been completed the neigh
borhood has continued to be divided into
two factions, and it was decided by one
of these day before yesterday to move
the structure to another part of the dis
trict. Yesterday they met upon the
ground and commenced to prepare a new
foundation and move the structure. The
opposition at once got an injunction from
Judge Kelsey and when Sheriff Hubert
reached the scene to stop the proceedings
there was great activity. The two fac
lions were arrayed against each other
and bloodshed is feared all the time.
Threats have been made and hot words
exchanged, but as yet there has been no
combat. There will be test made of
the rights of those interested on Friday
before Judge Kelsey
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
PREVENTED THE GAME.
Mayor Sherman Takes a Hand In
the Baseball Contest at
Marinette.

Marinette, Wis, April 1O.-[Special.l
There was about as much excitement
In Marinette Sunday as there was over
the announcement of Maj. Scofeld's
nomination. A moral wave swept the
place, reminding the citizens of a certain
Sabbath ten years ago when the present
mayor caused riot at ball game by
attempting to stop it, Mayor Sherman
and the city officials raided six saloons
that were obviously selling liquor on
Sunday and the keepers were forced to
give bonds for their appearance in court
today, when they paid $25 fines.
Sunday afternoon the mayor and five
policemen visited the bali park, which
is just within the city limits, and stopped
a game being played by the locals and
the Oconto Falls club. An immense
throng was at the game, as the mayor
had openly threatened to arrest the
players. In justice court the attorney
for the ball tossers insisted on the mayor
swearing to complaints against players
whom he had seen playing ball, and
this rather weakened the city's case,
as Mayor Sherman and the chief of po-
lice could swear that they saw only
one man in the act of playing ball. The
case against this player was set for
Tuesday. A legal battle is on, but the
mayor is determined to stop Sunday ball
playing, and it seems that the saloons
will, hereafter, receive his attention as
we'll
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
OVATION TO SCOFIELD.
The Republican Nominee for Gov
ernor Given a Reception by
His TOWnSpeOple.

Oconto, Wis, Aug 13.-[SpeciaL]-
Never was there such an outpouring Of
people here as last evening when thou
sands came to take part in the ovation
to Maj. Edward Scofeld, the Republican
nominee for governor. Marinette sent
the largest delegation. The town was
fairly ablaze with electric lights.
There is no doubt whatever of the
firm grip Maj. Scofeld has upon the
hearts and affections of the people Of this
town. That fact was attested by the
tremendous outpouring Of this, city OF
5000 people in the parade and on the
streets. The notices and transparencles
told of the love of the people for Maj.
Scofield. The speeches of the citizens
were laudatory of him as man and
citizen.
Speeches were made by other citizens
of OcontO and from places throughout
exercises were: Atty.-Gen. Mylrea of
Wausau, ex-senator Sawyer, Seymour
HOLSTER, Maj Charles r. Broadman
and Capt Ole Olsen of Oshkosh; Assem-
blyman Burke of Brown county, DIR.
Brett and A. ]. Murphy of Green Bay
and a large delegation from Marinette.
In short address Maj. Scoheld said:
eff there was ever a time when l wished
/ was an orator it is tonight so that l
might convey my appreciation of this
reception" He made a pledge that if
elected, it would be no fault of his if he
was not accorded the same kind of re-
ception at the end of his term and if
such were the result, he would be able
to say that he had reached the height of
his ambition. The assistance and en-
dorsement of his friends, he said, had
made it possible for him to be where he
was tonight. He thanked the people
here, and through them the people all
over the state. Ex-senator Sawyer was
Il am glad to meet you all. I cannot
make speech. If there is any work to
be done 1 will do my share"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
BURNED THE CHURCH.
Catholic Edifice Near ElrOy Struck by
Lightning.

Eroy, Wis, Aug. 11.-[SpeciaL]E
Lightning struck the Catholic church at
Walton this morning and burned it 20 the
ground. 1t was a brick edifice and was
valued at about $4,000.
Barneveld, Wis, Aug. 11.-[SpeciAl.]-
During storm this morning large
barn on the farm of 3. Evans, two miles
west, was struck by lightning, setting it
on fire and consuming siXty-hye tons of
hay, four cows and all the farm ma
chinery. The loss is $4,000; no insur-
ance.
Peshtigo, Wis, Aug. 11.-ESpecial.] J.
A heavy rainstorm, accompanied by in
cessant lightning, passed over this vii
lage early this morning. Lightning struck
the spire of the NJ. e. church, but caused
little damage to the building. Fences
were struck in other parts of the vii
lage, but no loss of life occurred. The
timid ones still feel the effects of the
vivid flashes and terrific peals of thun-
der. An inch of rain fell.
Wautoma, Wis, Aug. 11.-[Special.]-
During the heavy electrical storm which
passed over this section, lightning struck
the barn of John Brozinski, who resides
four miles south of this village, setting
It on fire and completely destroying the
barn and all other surrounding out-build
ings. All Of Mr.. Brozinski's straw and
grain was burned. The loss is estimated
at $1,000, with little over 5000 insur-
ance.
Merrill, Wis, Aug. 11.-[speciall-
One of the heaviest rain and thunder
storms that was ever seen in this sec
ton of the country passed over this
city last night The residence of Her
man Kluetz was struck by lightning and
partly burned down. The farm build
ings of Mr.. Bolts, farmer near this
city, were also struck by lightning and
burned to the ground. No one was re-
ported killed.
Mansion, Wis, Aug. 11.-[Special]-
Early this morning 0. G. Felland,
farmer of Lindina, lost two barns,
granary, twelve stacks of grain and his
last years crops. The barn was struck
by lightning and burned to the ground.
The loss is $4,000; partly insured in the
Lindina's Farmers Insurance company.
Menomonie, Wis, Aug. 11.-[Special]
During a thunderstorm last night the
grist mill on Elk Greek, ten miles east
Of this city, belonging to Miss Eliza 7.
Wilson, was struck by lightning and
burned to the ground. 1t was a fine
modern mill. If totally destroyed the
loss will be $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
NEW SUMMER RESORT.
Appleton People to Establish Colony on
the Shore of Lake Winnebago.

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 13.-[Special.]--
Another cottage colony is to be estab-
lished on the shore of Lake Winnebago,
near Appleton next season, in addition
to, the populous colonies Of Lochhyrst,
established there by Appleton people. 4
number of prominent German-American
families of this city have purchased prop
'erty at Montgomery Beach, a short dis
lance west of the other cottage com
munities and will erect cottages thereon
next season. No name has yet been
chosen for the new resort The land
as in the other colonies will be held by
an association, who will sell lots to par
ties congenial to all the members there
of only on condition that such purchasers
shall not sell such lots to any person
until after first giving the association
an opportunity to repurchase such lots
at the price originally paid by the hold
er thereof In this way Objectionable
or uncongenial persons are prevented
from gaining a foothold in the communi-
ties, which are places of ideal comfort
for a family summer residence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
FIFTY YEARS IN BUSINESS.
Knapp, Stout & Co. Celebrate Their An.
niversary at MenOmonie.

Menomonie, Wis, Aug. 12.-[Special]
The Knapp, Stout & Co. company are
today celebrating the iftieth anniversary
of the organization of that corporation
upon the spacious and beautiful grounds
of j. H. Stout in this city. In 1916
w. NJ Wilson and J. III. Knapp estab-
lished the business in small way with
a capital of $4,000. Later Andrew Tain
ter and H. L. Stout were taken in
and it is now stock company with a
capital of $4,0OO.OO0.
The business began with a capacity Of
5000 feet of lumber per day; they now
have mills at Menomonie, Cedar Falls
and Townsville in Wisconsin and at
Leeper, Mo, and Dubuque, Ia. with a
total capacity of 100000 feet of lumber
per day, which does not include lath
and shingles. Their holdings also in
clude valuable real estate in Fort Madi-
son, Dubuque, St. Louis and other bust
ness centers, and 100000 or 100000
acres of valua BILE pine lands in the South
ern states and in Wisconsin. The aver
age number of employees on their pay
has been about 25OO.
During the past thirty years it has
paid in taxes alone 100000. The
celebration today consists of a grand
celebration of the members of the cor
poration, their families and a number of
old employees. some of whom have been
with the company forty-one years. There
will be speechmaking, music and feast
ing. j. H. Knapp and William Wilson
have been dead several years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
will Wed This Evening.

Palmyra, Wis, Aug. 12.-[Special.l-
At the little villa Of GAINESVILLE, near
Appleton, at s p. m: today, will occnr
wedding, at the residence of the brides
parents, of interest to a large number of
Wisconsin and Massachusetts residents,
that of Miss Harriet Watrous to Rev.
A. S. Gilbert, Palmyra boy, who re-
Gently graduated from Lawrence univer-
sity, now taking Boston post graduate
course, Rev. Elder Pease. presiding
elder of the GAINESVILLE district, and cou-
sin of the bride, will oficiate. After
September 1 the couple will be at nome
at East Milton. Mass.
GAINESVILLE. Wis. Aug. 12.-[Special]--,
Miss Winnefred Kent, popular young
woman of this city was married at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. J..
Kent, this afternoon to DR.. Edward Is.
Taylor of Chicago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
TOYED WITH DYNAMITE.
South Superior Boys Found Fifty
Pounds of the Deadly
Explosive.

West Superior, Wis, Aug. 11.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The town of South Superior had a
narrow escape from being blown into
the air. The cause of it was small boys
playing with case of dynamite in which
were fifty pounds of the explosive. 1t
had been purchased by the county to
blow up stumps and the boys found it by
breaking into an unused barn. When
they were discovered they had given up
their attempts to set it off by burning
the ends of sticks and by hitting it with
stones and had laid several pounds on the
railroad track and We're waiting for
train. They were discovered before any
damage was done and the stuff was re-
moved. By an accident the boys over
looked the explosive caps and thus a ter
rible accident was probably aYerted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
CAUSED BY JEALOUSY.
Racine Man in Jail on a Charge
OF MurderouS AS
Sault.

Racine. Wis, Aug. 13.-[Special.l-
George Ritter, a trunkmaker about 70
years of age, is under arrest here on a
charge of attempted murder and his
wife lies at the hospital with one chance
in thousand of recovering from wounds
received at the hands of her husband.
A week ago papers in a suit for divorce
were served on Ritter by his wife. She
Immediately left him and went to board
with Mrs Hart Fisher on Genesee street
Ritter called at the house this morning
about 30 O'Clock and wanted his wife
to return to his home and live with him.
This she refused to do. He then said he
wanted a private conversation with her
and they went into an adjoining room,
where he again asked her to live with
him. Upon her second refusal, he struck
her in the face with his fist AMI stabbed
her in the throat, face and breast with
pocket knife Not satisfied with this the
enraged man struck her on the side Of
the head with the knife, breaking 1t Oft
at the Hit, and also struck her over
the head with a chair.
The screams of the wounded woman
aroused the inmates of the house and
they tried 30 enter the room, but the
door was locked. Frank Hagendorf,
one of the boarders, secured an axe and
smashed in the door. He then ran to
the fire engine house near by and with
the assistance of the fremen succeeded
in arresting Ritter.
The woman was taken to the hospital,
where her wounds were dressed, but the
doctors state that she cannot recover.
They say it is doubtful if she will live
until night.
Ritter stated in the cell that he had
been jealous of his wife and that it was
on that account she left him. He said
he was half crazed at the time and did
not realize what he was doing. He
would not make any further statement.
Ritter was married to the woman eight
years ago in Milwaukee. She was only
Is years of age at the time. They came
here three years ago and seemed to be
getting along all right until recently.
One child was born to them, a little girl.
She is now 2 years of age. The mother
was q fortnne-teller bY profession.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
MARKET IS DULL.
One Big Sale of Lumber Made at Mari
nette This Month.

Marinette, Wis. Aug. 12.--[Special]--
Any movement in lumber these days is
a news item of intense Importance to
this section of the country The only
sales reported in several weeks have just
been contaminated. The Bay Shore and
Girard Lumber companies have closed
deal with the Pattersons, extensive lum-
Der dealers of the Empire state, for
100000 feet of and 10-inch common
boards, and for 100000 feet of very
high-grade shop stock, the latter selling
at $12 per 1000 feet. The deal repre-
sents consideration of $4,000. This
would be small sale in ordinary times,
but lumbermen here will now sell their
stuff almost by the board. An expert
hope for change for the better lies in
McKinley's election. If this takes place
he believes November will be remarkable
for fast and big sales, as many dis
tributing points are now short on stock
and will send in orde-i when the pros
pects are brighter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-17
Overcome by Heat.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Aug. 12.-[Special.l-
The heat has been intense in Rock coun-
ty during the past week. Frank Rock
ner of Milton Junction was overcome
while unloading a car of lumber but will
probably recover. The thermometer
ranged 100 at Emerald Grove and SINH
lar reports have been received from Cen
ter. Footville, Alton and other points,
Kenosha, Wis, Aug. 12.-[Special.l-
G.. G. Woodward, a peanut vendor, was
overcome by the heat and furnishes the
only case of prostration in Kenosha dur
ing the late hot spell. He was in the
hands of a physician within very few
moments and was revived.