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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
INCREASED THE LIMIT.
FOX River Valley Mills will Run to
Their Full Ca .,ss.s.x.t
paCity.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 2.-[Special.]-
The use of water for power was re-
sumed today by mill men Of the Fox
river. This is in conformity with a con-
cession secured by Congressman Cook
from the war department allowing the
water to be drawn to a point six inches
below the crest of the Menasha dam De-
tween now and the close of navigation,
instead of being maintained at the crest
as provided by the strict letter Of the
law. This concession will be of great.
value to mill men for the reason that
water is cheaper and more effective than
steam, and while the mills have been
running gust the same without water,
they will get a better product with the
use OF even little water than by eX-
water will be under the direction of the
new Neenah and Menasha Water PowCr
company, and the amount drawn will be
limited to about II, 900 cubic feet min
ute. This is little less than.the present
inflow into the lake and will maintain the
level where it is, at the crest of the dam,
for some time before it becomes neces-
sary to reduce it below that point. In
no case, however, will it be drawn more
than six inches below the crest of the
dam until the close of navigation, when
1t is expected that q larger amount will
be allowed to be taken throughout the
winter. The water is now higher than
1t has been at this time of year for ten
years past.
The Outagamie county WorkhOuse for
tramps and petty criminals, authorized
by the last county board, is nearly ready
for occupancy, and will be in shape to
welcome the first of the seasons influx
of wanderers. The cost to the county
when completed will be about $4,000, and
lie nffn oil
counties this amount will be saved to the
county the first year in the decreased
cost of caring for tramps.
Grace Episcopal church is to organize
boys vested choir at once. w. l..
Marston of Chicago is to be choirma ster,
and the first rehearsal will be held this
evening.
The names of President Plantz and
Prof. Merica have been added to the
membership roll of the Lawrence Uni
yersity Sound Money club.
j. 3. Flanagan, Democratic nominee
for clerk of the court, whom the Demo-
cratic county committee Tuesday had
resigned from the county ticket, denies
emphatically that he has done so and de-
clares he will not be forced off as seems
to be the intention. If he stands by
this declaration a lively row is in pros
pect for the county Democracy. The
same kind of an announcement was
made by the committee in reference to
James MCCLELLAN, candidate for surveyor,
entirsly without his knowledge or con-
sent, and he, too. resisted the action for
a time, but was finally forced to accept
the situation with as much grace as
possible. Flanagan, however, has an
nounced his intention to hang to the
ticket as long as there is anything to
hang to.
Mrs. Frank Bartlett and children have
gone to Chicago to join Mr.. Bartlett,
who is pursuing legal studies there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
ACCEPTED THE BID.
Menasha Council Favors the Erection of
New Bridge.

- Menasha, Wis, Sept. 30.-[Special.E
The Menasha common council met last
evening. The bridge committee recon-
mended that the bid of the Chicago
Bridge and Iron company be accepted,
their bid being $4,000. The report of
the committee was adopted. The coun-
ell is not prepared to enter into a con-
tract to build a bridge at present and no
action was taken that would bind the
city into a contract with the above com
pany. A motion was carried instructing
the city attorney to draw up an ordi-
nance adopting certain sections of the
general charter whereby public improve
ments and appropriations could be made
by the council without submitting the
question to Il vote of the people. A mo-
ton was carried to call a mass meeting
of citizens for next Monday night. Mat
ter of adjusting the sewer assessments
on the avenue and Washington street
was laid over until the next meeting.
A protest was read from property owners
on Appleton and Racine streets against
making improvements on streets at the
expense of property owners.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07

of nearly 90 years. Mrs. Durand, who
had been enjoying good health during
the summer took a severe cold a week
ago and on Sunday last began to rapidly
grow worse.
Mrs. Durand's maiden name was Root.
and she was born and grew to woman
hood at Berlin, Conn. Her husband
was Loyal r. Durand, whose death oc-
Cured in New England at the age of 80
years, in 1870. Shortly after his death
Mrs Durand came to Milwaukee to take
up her residence with her son and her
two daughters, Louise r. and Jane e.
Durand, who had made this city their
home some time previous, and who have
been devoted to their mother. In many
way Mrs. Durand was a remarkable
woman. She possessed good memory
and had a most distinct recollection of
many of the great events in the history
of this country. She remembered dis
tinctly having assisted in making cock
AIDES for the hats of the soldiers of the
war of 1912, at which time she was
an active young girl. Early in life she
became a member of the Congregational
church and was a true Christian woman.
She enjoyed excellent health until her
last illness and retained every faculty.
In addition to the three children with
whom she lived here she leaves two
daughters who reside in the East.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
ROBBED "UNCLE SAM"
Chippewa Falls Man Sent to Jail for His
Pains.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 3.-[Special. j
Joseph Reimer of Chippewa Falls has
been sent to the house of correction at
milwaukee, for year and a day from
the United States court for defrauding
Uncle SANS postal department He
admitted his guilt. Joseph had a scheme
for obtaining wealth which possessed the
merit OF being unique and worked sue
cessfully for some time, just how long
is unknown. His plan was to buy postal
notes for 8 cents each. The amounts of
these notes are shown by punching fig
ures ia the margin. The figures run
from L to 8, being placed in groups of
cents, dimes and dollars. The notes he
obtained having the 8 in the cents
group punched he raised them 90 cents
by punching out the in the group of
dimes, making them call for 80 cents,
which he obtained on presentation. His
crooked work was discovered about two
years ago and he has already spent
several months in Jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
oThe1Lafe Patrick Mitchell,

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. %, 1896.
Patrick Mitchell died at S27 Syca-
more. street on September q, at the age
OF 81 years He was a brother of the
sate John Mitchell and father of Mrs.
C.. ~ Nithrauer of Duluth. Mr.. Mitch
Ell came to Milwaukee in 1871 and soon
twagd entered the employ of the st.
Pau Railway company, or rather the
company which came to be the st. Paul.
Ehe funeral was held September %,
from the Church of the Gesu, where
requiem high mass was celebrated by
Feather Hayden. assisted by Fathers
NegueS and Mulconry. The active pail
bearers were three grandsons of the de-
ceased, Robert, Thomas and Frank
Mitchell, and three grand-nephews,
George and John France and Edward
Burke. Twelve members of the Mar
ried Mems sodality of the Gesu acted as
honorary pallbearers. Interment was at
Galyary cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
TRAIN WRECKER SHOT.
Tom Patterson Wounds Bandit
Near Baraboo and is Shot
in Return.

Baraboo, Wis, Oct. 3.-[Special AT
tempt was made last night to wreck
passenger train No. 5 on the Chicago &
Northwestern road near Devils Lake.
Four bandits were discovered by Tom
Patterson, who shot one of them The
fire was returned and Patterson was
shot through hat and leg. The men es-
capped and Patterson removed the OBJ
structions and got a farmer to bring him
to Baraboo to get his wound dressed. A
similar attempt was made to wreck the
same train a few miles south of this
place a week ago. The sheriff and posse
is i'll pursuit.
Gus Netcher discovered burglar at
the Catholic parsonage last night and
held a chair over his head, threatening
to brain him, till the servant girl brought
0ffIcarS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
Capt. John smith Suicides.

Milwaukee. Wis, Sept. %, 1896.
Capt John Smith, first mate of the
steamer Chicago, committed suicide by
swallowing a dose of trough on rats"
IN the saloon of Thomas Buechler. So
West Water street, last night. Last
Tuesday Capt. Smith, who was former
iY master of the steamer City of Mil
waalSee, lost his position ON the Chicago
as 4 result of q disagreement with the
captain Since that time he mad been
Boarding at Buechler's place. On Thurs
day night he attended the theater, but
came home before the performance was
over. Yesterday he spent a greater por-
ton of the day in bed, complaining of
nct feeling well. Last night about 10
O'Clock; Smith was found in a room adj
Joining the saloon dead The coroner's
office was notified and the remains were
takeu to the morgue.
Capt Smith was about so years of
age and is survived by a wife and sew
<Ar;:i children, residing at Grand Haven,
Much He was we'll known among sea-
Earring men. having sailed on the lakes
for many years. No other cause is
aulown for his act than that he became
Respondent rs a result of the loss of his
position and ill-health.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
A PIONEER GONE.
Noel Lafond Passes Away Suddenly at
Two Rivers.

Two Rivers, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Special.]-
Noel Lafond, one of the pioneer resi-
dents of this city, was buried from the
Catholic church this morning. Mr.. La
ago and came here in 1S49 to engage in
the fishing industry, with which he was
closely identified until about ten years
ago, when his advancing age compelled
him to relinquish all employment. He
leaves a number of grown-up sons and
daughters.
Stevens Point, Wis, Oct 1.-[Special.l
Mrs. Cornelia NJ. Benson, who has re-
sided in the town of Stockton for the
past forty-two years, died at her home
last Tuesday after an illness extending
over ore year, of cancer of the stom-
ach. The deceased was born in Oneida
county, n. Y, sixty-four years ago, her
husband dying in 1910. She leaves two
children, Mrs. Newman and Frank Ben
son. both of Stockton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
GOOD TEMPLARS ADJOURN.
William s. Kellogg of GAINESVILLE Elected
District Chief TempIar.

William s. Kellogg of GAINESVILLE Elected
District Chief TempIar.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Sept. 30.-[SpeciaL]-
The Sixth district convention of the
Good Templars will close tonight with
an address by w. H. Clark, grand chief
templar. At last nights session the fol-
lowing officers were elected: D. G. T.,
William S. Kellogg, Janesville; D. C.,
w. G. Kiidow, GAINESVILLE; d. V. T.,
Ora Trequoner. MONTICELLO; D. S. J. T.,
Elma Smock, Monroe; ID. e. s., E. D.
Coon, Milton Junction; D. secretary, |.
P. Hinkley, Milton Junction; D. S., r.
Miller, Twin Grove; D. G., Mary Pas
coe, Monticello; D. NJ, John Gates, Be
lott: D. D. NJ. Ina t. Ames, Clinton;
d. c., J. T. Cleghorn, Clinton; D. A.
S., Frank Schrader. Twin Grove; district
messenger, Gertie Garlic, Albany; repre-
sentatives to the grand lodge, Rev. J. +.
earle. Albany; alternate, George Han
sen, GAINESVILLE. Seven new lodges and
one temple have been organized during
the past year and the order is in -four
iShing condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
TEveninc Wisconsin Road Race,

Milwaukee. Wis, Sept. 26, 1896
-Edmund J. Bach, member of the
Corner Cycle club of Milwaukee, is
the hero Of the h,ur in the eye
Hing world Mounted on a Stearns
wheel. be won the Evening Wis
coHsin road race, the biggest event
Of the year, riding from Pewaukee to
the corner of Twenty-third street and
Grand avenue, a distance of twenty
miles.
&sach's time for the course was 53:11.
Anton StoItz won first time prize in
IS SO: Herman Lock of Lyons, Wis,
second time in 1882; joe Dollister of
Burlington, third time prize, 50:0S. The
time is within few seconds of the
worlds record on the road.
The finish was a dramatic one. Thou
sands Of people lined the avenue, and as
Young Bach came down the asphalt, with
Richard Winkler of Wauwatosa half a
hioci, behind, there was a shout from the
vast throng that could be heard half a
DaEi1 . way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
A Stubborn Fire.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 1, 1896.
"A stubborn fire, which had its origin
in Il Chestnut street store basement and
was discovered shortly after $3.50 o'clock
this morning, kept the fremen fighting
for three hours. 1t was one of the hard
est struggles the department has had of
late, and almost the entire fre-hghting
force of the city was called out before
the flames were subdued.
The fire started beneath the World GOTH
ing store on the south side of Chestnut
street, between Third and Fourth streets,
and the first alarm was sent in at 1888
O'Clock. This store is in the Paschen
building, a three-story brick structure,
with an alley on the east and frontage
of nearly a third Of block on Chestnut
street. There are three stores in the
first floor of this building, two of them;
by the crockery store of the
William Paschen estate, and the
Clothing house. The loss will
probably exceed $4,000, as the stock
in the Paschen store alone was valued
at that amount. The Paschen estate owns
the building.
The dense smoke greatly impeded the
efforts of the firemen and for this rea-
son the fire was considered by Chief
Foley one of the worst with which he
has had to contend in many year. Four
fremen were overcome by the smoke to
such an extent that they had to be re-
moved from the building by their COM
rades.
Herman Schmitz, proprietor of the
World Clothing company, carried a
stock of $4,000, insured for $4,000.
From appearances this is practically
ruined. The Paschen estate had stock
valued at between $4,000 and $780,
600. The insurance is not known, but
the owners carried a line of policies in
the companies represented by Messfs.
Hunkel and Rebhan, and also in sew
eral other companies. The loss Oh the
stock is by no means total
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
New Indnstry for Two RiYers.

Two Rivers, Wis, Sept. 30.-[Speciall
This city is soon to have added to its
extensive manufacturing interests an iron
foundry. A number of efforts have been
made in the past with view of securing
foundry as the manufactures here alone
would almost warrant the establishment
of such an institution, but in each case
nothing came of the matter. Parties in
terested in establishing a foundry here
were in the city last week and should the
project meet with the approval and CO.
operation of its manufacturers, which
without doubt it will, the prospects are
that the foundry will be built in a short
time. The proposed site is on the south
side.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
Veterans Sudden Death.

milwaukee,, Wis, Sept. %, 1896.
Edward Hughes, aged so years, an in
mate of the Soldiers home, was found
dead on lounge in the rear Of a tailor
ing shop Of 1915 National avenue early
this morning. He had frequently had
clothes made at this place and last night
called there on some business. He COM
PEaiGed of feeling il! and asked permits
sion to lie down, which was granted.
This morning he was found dead and
the body was taken to the morgue where
a post -mortem will be held 1t is sup
posed that heart disease caused his
gsea fh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
DIED IN AGONY.
Horrible Fate of a Former Fond du Lac
Young Woman.


Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 1I[Special !
ID. McDougal received intelligence yes
terday that the wife of his son, Daniel
McDougal, formerly of this city, met
horrible death by burning at Waterloo,
Ia, where the couple resided for several
years. Mrs. McDougal received the
fatal burns while she was destroying
rubbish in field near her home. In
company with her three children she was
working in a clearing, when her dress
caught fire. The oldest boy, aged II
years, rushed to her aid and with great
presence of mind threw her to the
ground, covering her with dirt and put
ing out the flames. He then carried her
to the house and started for assistance.
Before friends We're able to do anything
not been decided whether the remains
will be brought to this city for inter
mnOt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
TO COMPILE THE BLUE BOOK.
T. f. Morgan of Cumberland will Do thu
Work the Coming Session

Secretary of State Casson has appointed
T. T. Morgan of Cumberland. editor of
the Cumberland Advocate, to compile
the 1897 Blue book. Mr.. Morgan is
said to be one of the best statisticians in
the state. has had experience in COM
piling statistics of Northern Wisconsin
has not been decided. Two years ago
Charles Morey compiled the blue book
and received $1,000 for his labor. Sen
ator r. NJ. Bashford compiled the book
for Spvara1 wears
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
Herman Arnst Killed,

Milwaukee,, Wis. Sept. %, 1886
Herman Arnst, aged 81 years. was run
Down and killed by a Northwestern
passenger train at 1 o'clock this morn
lag. while driving across the tracks near
Cudahy on his way to the city from
the residence of his parents in South
Milwaukee. The horse the man was
driving was also killed. Arnst was a
single man and had followed various
occupations in this city, at one time hav-
ing kept a livery stable on the south
side. OF late he had lived with his
people, coming to the city regularly to
look after some business affairs. The
body was taken TO the morgue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
Alleged Postoffice Inspector Arrested

Boscobel, Wis, Oct 3.-[Special.E IA
well-dressed man came here yesterday
and stopped at the Central house. He
claimed to be a postffice inspector. He
sailed on Postmaster Kratochwill but
did not inspect the office. He borrowed
money of the landlord and attempted
to borrow from the postmaster. Land
lord Church became suspicious and Of
fcers were detailed to look after him.
He attempted last night to board the
train, but was Immediately taken into
custody A hearing was given him this
morning and the fellow was handed over
to the sheriff and United States authori-
ties. -..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
DR.. J. A. DANIELS ILL.
Well Known Fond du Lac Man Stricken
with Paralysis.


Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 3.-[Special]
DIR. J. A. Daniels, who is one of the
oldest residents of Fond du Lac, was
stricken with paralysis at his home, So
Sheboygan street, yesterday, and is ly-
ing at the point of death. DR.. Dan
iels has been proprietor of the Palmer
house bathrooms for upwards Of TWEEN
ty-fve years. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels
celebrated their golden wedding anniver-
sary two years ago.
A collision occurred in the North West
ern yards at Z o'clock this morning
which resulted in the wrecking of engine
359 and demolishing of four freight cars.
Both freight trains were pulling out on
the north track, one for Sheboygan and
the other for Oshkosh, and owing to the
fog were unable to see far ahead. The
rear train pulled by engine $50 ran into
the caboose of the OshkOsh-bound train
The crews jumped and escaped without
injury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
WANT THEIR RIGHTS.
Suit Brought Against the West Superior
Iron and Steel Company.

West Superior, Wis, Oct. 1.-[Spe-
cial. Papers have been served on Vice
President Wemyss of the West Superior
Iron and Steel company in an action
brought by general unsecured creditors,
among them the Ashland Iron and Steel
company, Lehigh Coal and Iron COM
pany, First National bank ;i of Chicago 20
$500, 900, to sequester the assets, and
have a receiver appointed. They will
then sue the stockholders for their liza
bility The action is brought in the
district court of Duluth under the Min
nesota law.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
LUMBER OUTLOOK POOR.
Spa1dings will Operate Three Camps
Against Thirteen Last Year.

Jesse Spalding of Chicago, one of the
wealthest lumbermen of the West. ar
rived in this city this morning and stated
that where the NJ. r. l.. and Spalding
Lumber companies operated thirteen
camps last season they would establish
only three this winter. The two con-
Germs have an overstock of 2O,OOO,OOO
feet of lumber and 30,000,O00 feet of
logs. 1t is an index of the outlook on
the Menominee river. Mr.. Spalding said:
In my experience in the lumber bust
ness on this river, I have never seen the
outlook for the la boring man so bad"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
Ate Wild Mushrooms.

Palmyra, Wis, Oct 2.ISpecial]-
Henry Coss, pioneer farmer, and his
son Sidney were poisoned yesterday by
eating wild mushrooms cooked. After
several hours of intense suffering from
spasms and commissions they sent for DR..
ministered an equal proportion of sweet
oil and vinegar, that in a short time re-
ieved their sufferings and placed them
out eff danger
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
+. P.,Eyman Promoted.

MHWaukee. Wis. Sept. % 1896
F. Y. lyman, for the past eight years
city freight agent in Milwaukee of the
Chicago & Northwestern railroad. was
today called up higher" by the company
which he has long and faithfully served.
S3c has been appointed general agent OF
Che Northwestern in Chicago, the most
important city agency in the gift of the
company. This appointment takes effect
On October 1, after which date Mr.. Ely
snan will be a resident of Chicago.
George E. Villas, for some time past
agent of the road at Kenosha, has been
selected as MIR. Eyman's successor in
milwaukee,. and will take hold on the LIST.
He arrived in the city today to become
acquainted with his new duties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
Dexter Hiles Killed.

Milwaukee Wis, Sept. %, 1896.
A telegram from Dexterville, Wis, re-
ceived in Milwaukee this morning by
the family of the, late George Hiles, an
after 10 o'clock of Dexter Hiles, the
G5-year-old son of James Hiles and a
grandson of the late George Hiles. The
hey was playing about home and fell,
sustaining injuries from which he died a
short time afterwards. His father is at
the head of the George Hiles Land and
Baskerville
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
MILWAUKEE MATTERS
Io,,is MI. Cox Drowned..

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. %, 1906
The body found in the river at Elevator
Il yesterday afternoon proves to be that
OF Louis NJ. Cox, an employee in the
freight sheds of the st. Paul railway
He was % years Of age and boarded
with his sister at 459 Eighteenth avenue,
His parents live at Mapleton, Wis. There
is little doubt that he accidentally fell
into the river and had tried to save his
life by ciutching the log of wood, about
which one arm still clug when the body
v-aS taken out of the water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
Death of Carl KurnmeI.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Sept. %, 1896.
Carl H. Kummel, son Of Mr. and Mrs
J. III. e. KummeI, died yesterday in
Boarne. Or, of typhoid fever. His i'll
ness had lasted only two weeks. He
had gone to Oregon to engage in mining
business MI Kummei was "a years Of
age, and was at one time connected with
the Evening Wisconsin. He was gradu-
afed from the state university with the
class of 80. He was prominent member
Of the college Young Mems Christian asso-
citation and of several clubs and organiza-
tions there and was one Of the brightest
and most popular members of his class.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-07
Accepted the Low Wages,

call -Superior's fremen have agreed to
accept the first scale of wages offered
them, the minimum of which is $50 per
month instead of the second of S45 per
month, in order that none of their num-
Der may be thrown out of work The
men will however, seek other jobs as
fast as possible. Four men refused the
schedule and resigned.