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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
ACCUSED OF FORGERY.
Herman Cron Gets Himself in Trouble
at Appleton.

Appleton. Wis, Dec 12-[speciall-
Herman Croll of this city, who sells
clocks on commission for a Chicago in
stallment-plan dealer, has been arrested
on charge of sending in forged and
fraudulent orders for clocks and drawing
commissions on the same. He is held in
800 bonds pending examination in the
justice court next Tuesday.
Miss kittie Irving, daughter of Rev.
]. J. Irving of this city, who has been
critically i'll in Baltimore, is regarded as
now out of danger.
William MuehI, the alleged default
ing city treasurer of Seymour, who re-
Gently returned to face the consequences,
will probably not be prosecuted. His
bondsmen have made good his deficiency
to the city. and the matter of the fraud
ulent notes in the Appleton bank has
been adjusted. Seymour people have
great charity for him and it is generally
believed that he will eventually pay all
his obligations, with the assistance OF
his wife. who has stood by him through
all and insisted that she would pay all
his debts herself if necessary if she were
given time. Mrs. Muehl is likely to be
appointed pOstmiStresS of Seymour
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
The First Gable,

George KEENAN, tells in ST. Nicholas of
being at work thirty years ago on the
Siberian coast on his great scheme Of the
Russian overland telegraph via Behring's
straits, when an American bark came in
to port and Capt. Hamilton of New Bed
ford told him of the laying of the Allan
tic cable.
Does it work?'' asked Mr. KEENAN,
with sinking heart Works like a
snatch tackle" responded the captain
heartily. THE Frisco papers are pub
fishing every morning the London news
of the day before" L think the captain
must have noticed from the sudden
change in the expression of our faces,
that his news about the Atlantic cable
was a staggering blow to us, for he i'm
mediately dropped the subject and sug-
gested the propriety of going below
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
NEWS OF TWO RIVERS.
Iceboats Getting Ready for the Winter
Season.


Two Rivers, Wis, Dec 12.-TSpecial. /
The Washington house, after having
been closed for about a year, will be
formally opened tonight The new land
ord is John Shimniek
The Hamilton Manufa curing company
shipped a carload of printers supplies to
England during the week
The Christian Endeayorers will have an
informal social gathering at the home of
the Rev. J. n. Davidson tonight.
Iceboats are being fitted up preparatory
to the winters sport. There will be sew
eral new boats to compete for honOrs.
A magic lantern exhibition and enter
tainment is billed to take place at Kap-
pleman's hail tonight.
John Wilker of the south Side has been
decided upon as deputy sheriff by Sheriff
elect Muth
w. A. Lawrence, manager Of the Half
Way house, announces a ball at his
place tonight.
August Borchardt is about to reorganize
an evening class to take lessons in Ger
man at the Union house
J. q. Hamilton spent portion of the
week in Milwaukee on business.
David Decker of Sturgeon Bay was in
the city yesterday on business.
Mayo Bebeau, formerly of this city
but now of Sturgeon Bay, is visiting his
parents who reside here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
The Paner Mill Pool.

New York. Dee. 11.-The conferences
that have been i'll progress for ten days
between the principal manufacturers of
white newspaper have resulted i'll prac
teal agreement of all concerned to pool
interests and to deal with consumers only
through a general agency. which is to be
wolves the formation of a national asso-
citation, capitalized to a modest amount,
which is to control the product of all
the mills. By this arrangement the
manufacturers expect to reduce running
expenses, to reorganize the trade and to
promote friendlier relations between all
concerned They expressly deny that
prices will be advanced as result of the
proposed agreement, but contend that
they are obliged to follow the example
of other men directing other great indus
tries and cooperate to prevent ruinous
connection.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
EMBEZZLEMENT is CHARGED.
5. Morrison, a Kaukauua Hotel Man,
Under Arrest.

-hOIAAoOAs hduhauua MOTEL MAN,
Under Arrest.
Kaukauna, Wis, Dec r. Especial /
Quite surprise was furnished the peo-
pie of this city when they learned of the
arrest of S. Morrison, proprietor of the
Arlington hotel, on the charge Of embez-
element. Morrison formerly ran a music
store in South Kaukauna and while do
ing SO sold pianos and organs for the
Estey and Camp companies, at whose
complaint the arrest was made. They
set forth that he collected money for
them and retained it. When arraigned
Morrison pleaded not guilty and was
placed under $500 bonds. His case will
be heard today.
The Y. NJ. G. A. committee on prac-
teal talks at the Thompson clubrooms
make partial announcement of their
winters programme. Col. H A. Franz
bach will give war talk; DR.. H. B.
Tanner has consented to speak on and
exhibit his collection of historical let
tiers; Civil Engineer Slifer will talk on
Railroad Construction" and two other
officials have partly consented to talk
on railroad affairs. An evening with
the camera" and also an evening with an
Oneida Indian are promised.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Secured Outside Creditors.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 11.-[Special.]-
Upon application of the unsecured cred
itors of Rudolph Schwarz, whose clothing
store was recently closed on chattel mort
cages, Judge Goodland of the Outagamie
circuit court has granted an injunction
and has appointed III. G. Freeman re-
ceiver for the bankrupt concern. The
ceeds will be held by him pending fur
Their orders of the court upon settlement
of the litigation between unsecured credi-
tors and holders Of chattel mortgages.
The claims of unsecured creditors amount
to $4,000. Chattel mortgages amount to
$4,000. The stock inventoried at $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
NEENAH AND MENASHA.
New Invention TO be Used to Save Paper
Machines.

Neenah. Wis, Dec. 12.-[Special]- "A
number OF Kaukauna capitalists were in
the city yesterday Investigating the
merits of new suction box which is
said to be successful invention to be
used on paper machines to prevent the
wear on wires. The originators of the
device, Messrs Nash and Baker of this
city. have given their new inveI:ion a
successful trial in the Gilbert paper mill
and are now making an effort to raise
capital to place it on the market. If the
new apparatus proves to be all that is
claimed for It the fortunes OF its invent
orS are assured. Messrs. Nash and
Baker are employed as papefmakers in
the mills here and have been studying
the practica bility of device of this kind
for several years.
Menasha, Wis, Dec. 12.-GSpecial.l-
The 9-months-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs E. NJ Clough died yesterday. The
funeral services will be held at the resi-
dence on the Island tomorrow afternoon
at . o'clock. Rev. T. w. North of the
Methodist church officiating
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
TOWN WAS IN DANGER.
Fire Destroys G. e. Weinstock's General
Store at Brandon.

Brandon, Wis, Dee. 11.-Early this
morning fire was discovered in G. B.
Weinstock's general store in the Foster
block, and for a time the blaze was so
fierce that the business district of the
city was threatened and Oshkosh was
asked for assistance. At 2 o'clock, how
ever, the fire was under control, and the
Oshkosh department was notified not to
come.
The heaviest losses will fall on G. B.
Weinstock, whose store is nearly a COM
plete loss. Other places of business in
the block are L. Ferguson, dry goods;
Jones & Wardrobe, drugs; Lewis & May
ham, hardware; the Foster q Sons bank;
e. A. James, jeweler, and G. A. Hobell,
paperhanger. These were damaged by
water. A number of Offices on the sec
ond floor of the block, a two-story brick
structure, also suffered small losses. 1t
is estimated that the total losses viii be
about $4,000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
BOTTOM LANDS FLOODED.
Damage Around TrempeaIeau will
Amount to $4,000.

Trempealeau, Wis, Dec. 11.-[Special.l
The late rapid rise in the Mississippi
and Black rivers has overlooked the bot
tom lands above and below this city, and
it is estimated that fully $4,000 dam
age has been done to hay and wood in
the flooded territory. Below here the
two rivers converge, making wide range
of water and ice, but there is no backing
up of the Mississippi at this point, as
has been reported. While there is a
small gorge of logs and ice below here
it is not sufficient to give any apprehen-
sions of a second Chippewa disaster
The unprecedented rise at this season
of the year is caused from heavy falls
Of rain and snow north of here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
IT IS A BONANZA.
A Wonderful Moving Machine Invented
by a Michigan Man.

A Wonderful Moving MAJ hine Invented
by a Michg Man.
There now seems to be no question but
that young Dick Addicks of Bronson,
Mich has a bonanza in the moving ma
chine he has recently patented. The new
machine was taken out into a field of
second growth on Friday and given a
test, which was pronounced most success
full The sickle bar in Addicks' machine
is not a sickle bar at all, but an endless
chain with the cutting knives attached,
the same running on a gear similar to a
bicycle. It's action is perfectly smooth
and noiseless, and it runs at such high
speed that the grass is cut off with great
er smoothness than by the old method.
In Fridays test the clover to be cut was
very thick, matted and frozen, but the
machine did excellent work. Addicks,
who is an Industrious young mechanic,
has been working out his idea for over
year He has already been offered large
sums for his patent, but he refuses them
all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
YOUNG PEOPLE KILLED.
Brother and Sister Run Down by
Train Near New Rich
mOnd.

New Richmond, Wis, Dec 1O.-[Spe-
cial. Joseph Kriesl and his sister
Lena, aged p and u years, respectively,
attempted to cross the track twelve miles
west of here with a horse and cart this
morning. They were struck and instant
ly killed by a westbound Wisconsin Cen
trail passenger train The cart was de-
molished. The bodies were thrown
distance of sixty feet and the horse
escaped uninjured. Engineer Kendall
applied the brakes, but could not stop
soon enough. The accident was due to
their own careleSsneSS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
THE STATE GRANGE.
Resolutions Adopted Asking for Free
Mail Delivery.

Mail Delivery.
Eau Claire, Wis, Dec. To- Special. I
The Wisconsin State Grange this morn
ing adopted resolutions as follows:
Asking for free delivery of mail in
rural districts on the grounds that the
farmers pay their share of taxes to sup
port the governments: demanding that the
grange which originated the department
of agriculture be recognized in the choice
of the secretary thereof and recommends
ing the appointment of j. II. Brigham of
Ohio as secretary of agriculture
Also a resolution in favor of uniform
text books to be published by the state
and furnished to schools at cost and that
Il text book on agriculture be introduced;
also a resolution favOring an amend
ment to the constitution to establish the
principle of the income tax
A vote of thanks to S. A. Cook. for
his support of filled cheese legislation, was
passed. Marshfield was chosen as the
next place of meeting
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
A Permanent Census Bureau.

Washington. D. c., Dec. 11.-Carroll
d. Wright, commissioner of labor, has
sent to Congress his report upon plan
for a permanent census service in ac
cordance with the joint resolution of
March 10. 1896. This need not be
very expensive matter, he says, especial
ly if proper arrangements are made with
states taking censuses of their own The
expense of conducting a permanent CEN
sus bureau and taking a decennial CEN
sus Mr.. Wright estimates at 100000
a wear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
FAVORS A HIGH TARIFF.
Ashland Lumbermen Elect Delegates t
the Cincinnati Convention.

the Cincinnati Convention.
Ashland, Wis. Dec. 10.-[Special.1 AT
a meeting of the Lumber and Log Own
ers association. held here this after
noon, Judge j. w Cochran of the Key
stone Lumber company and w A. Do
herty of the Doherty Lumber company
were chosen delegates to attend the meet
ing of lumbermen's convention to be held
at Cincinnati. The sentiment here is in
favor of a 50 tariff on sawed and this
is looked upon as the only salvation of
lumber interests in this section. The
Canadian product still continues to flood
in upon the markets usually supplied
from this section; in fact. it is coming
in so fast in anticipation of tariff that
they do not stop to pile it, and it has
practically stopped all sales of the Amer
lean product, besides materially reducing
the wages paid to men in the woods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Army Orders Issued.

Washington, D. c.. Dec, 11.--Second
Lieut.. Henry D. Todd, Third artillery,
has been ordered to examination for pro-
motion. Lieut.-Col William D. Wherry,
Second infantry, has been detailed to
duty as member of the retiring board at
Fort Keogh Mont, vice Mai. Jacob II.
Smith. Second infantry. First Lieut..
George II. Sands. Sixth cavalry, has
been ordered to Fort Meyer, Va, as
ouartprmaSter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Vigilance Society to Meet.

Palmyra, Wis, Dec 1O-[Special. I
Saturday afternoon the Palmyra Vigi-
lance society, composed largely of
wealthy and retired Jefferson, Wauke-
sha and Walworth county farmers, es-
tablished in 1878, will hold its annual
meeting at the Tisch house, for The cleo
ton of officers and transaction of other
business
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Want Insane Man Freed.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dec. 11.-[SpeciaLl
Friends Of Oscar D. NJ Wright, re-
tired farmer living in the city, are try
asylum at Mendoza as he claims that he
is not crazy, and wants to come home
Some time ago he built "a $4,000 house
and worried over the fact that he could
not sell it. His friends say that he was
never really insane, and that he should
not have been sent to the asylum, but to
some private sanitarium.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Attempt to Commit Suicide.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 10.-[Special.]
John Gassner, a bartender. tried to
commit suicide last evening at John
Lanser's saloon, where he was employed.
He secured a revolver from behind the
bar, but it was taken from him before
he succeeded in doing any harm. Glass;
when he was released. He has attempt
ed suicide before, and about three months
ago tried to throw himself in front of
train but was dragged off the track by
companion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Catholic Assembly at Sullivan.

This week st. Mary's Catholic church
is giving a series of meetings at Caspar's
hall, with evenings devoted to Milwau-
kee, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, New Ber-
lin and Waterfowl talent. This is the
largest Catholic assembly ever held in
the county,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
WILL TEST THE WATER.

Investigation as to It's Purity to be Made
at Portage.
Portage, Wis, Dee. 10.-[Speciall +
The source from which the water supply
of the city is obtained is to be :nves-
tigated as to its purity. The mayor, by
authority of the common council, has
appointed the following named commit
tee for that purpose: ]. c. Britt r. w
Hume and Charles Litzmann; Drs B.
c. Meacher, T. B. Fletcher and r. c.
Falconer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
POLISH CHURCH COMPLETED.
1t will be Dedicated at Ripen Next Tues
day,


Ripon, Wis, Dec. 11.-[Special.1- Ded-
icatory services of st. Wenceslaus Polish
Catholic church will take place next
Tuesday, Archbishop Katzer of Milwau-
kee conducting the services. Holy mass
will be celebrated by the Very Reverend
sermon will be preached by Rev. Frank
Zachimiak of Mill Creek, Portage coun-
ty. Archbishop Katzer will give dis
courses both in English and German.
The erection of the church edifce be-
gan in the early spring. The structure,
wnf Mi Of n and oSo Of the TINS
est in the city Of many churches. The
cost has been about $4,000. The con-
gregation will be composed of about
sixty-five Polish families and Rev. Wen
cesaus Kruszka is pastor.
The Catholics purchased their site from
Ripon college, a Congregational institu-
tiOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
ANOTHER COLONY PROJECT.
Plan to Locate $500 Dutch Farmers in
Wood County.

WOOU county.
Marshfeld, Wis, Dec. 12.-[Special. i
Colonization seems to be the order of
things throughout this section of the
state. The movement to establish a
Dutch colony near this city is still on
foot but the developments are not dis
closed by the contracting parties. The
colony will be about $500 in number and
occupy about 10000 acres of land A
scheme is also on foot over in Jackson
county to establish German colony of
about the same size. The location will
be in the eastern end of the county.
Marathon county has also been agitating
the colonization question. Beyond a
doubt by next summer the three counties
of Wood, Marathon and Jackson will
have added about 5000 foreigners to
their numbers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Two Dousman Accidents.

Dousman, Wis, Dec. 11-[Speciall-
Frank Buhrandt is confined to his bed
from spinal hurts and bruises received
from being upset and falling beneath the
load of hay on which he was riding.
Thomas King is in critical condition
from injuries received by being thrown
from his carriage by runaway horse.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
TRAMPS ARE SHY OF 1T.
Outagamie County's Workhouse will b
Ready for Occupancy.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 11.-[Special !
The stockade, well and ditching, and the
plumbing and inside carpenter work at
the new Outagamie county workhouse
are finished, and Supt. Kuehne has be-
gun the work of moving into and set
ting in the house. 1t is expected that
everything will be ship-shape by Monday
or Tuesday next and then the chain of
warehouses through the Fox River val
ley will be complete and the sixty miles
from Fond du Lac to Green Bay will be
the "chilliest' section in America for the
festive hobo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
VISITED THE ASYLUM.
Gov. Upham's Special Committee ON a
Tour of Inspection.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dee. 1O.-[Special. IT.
j. McGrath of Green Bay, Senator
Woodwork of Ellsworth and W. T.
Lewis of Racine, constituting the visit
ing committee appointed by Gov. Upham
to inspect state institutions and report to
the next Legislature, spent today look
ing over the Northern Hospital for the
Insane. They were accompanied by
Clarence Snyder, Lem Ellsworth and
Judge Lyons of the state board of CON
troll. Yesterday they inspected the Sol
diers' home at Waupaca. Tomorrow they
will be at Sparta and Friday at Chippe-
wa Falls, which ends their la bors
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Burglarized the Eiffel Tower.

A burglary, the highest on record, has
just been committed in Paris. This thief
worked his way up the Eifel tower and
broke open the safes of the theater and
where the liquors were kept, got drunk
and fell asleep. where he was found in
the morning
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
KILLED HIS COMPANION.
Fatal Accident to Hunting Party Near
MenomOnee Falls.

Rockield, Wis, Dee. 12.-[Special.]-
While Adam Kauth and Andrew Schot-
tier, two well-l.nown young men Of this,
vicinity, were out rabbit hunting last
Wednesday near Menomonee Falls, the
latter accidentally shot and killed his
companion, Adam Kauth. The wound
ed man was taken to Menomonee Falls,
where he was cared for by two physi-
Clans but his death followed after TWEEN
ty-four hours of suffering. The inter
ment took place today at Goldenthal,
Rev. Wurm officiating.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
MORE DOUBLE TRACK.
North Western to Build from Baraboo
to Elroy.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 12.-[Special.]-
The Chicago & Northwestern road is
understood to be making arrangements
to extend its double track on from Bara-
boo to Elroy, about theirty eight miles,
or almost the exact distance from Madi-
son to Bara boo which was double-track ed
the past season. 1t is reported that the
work will be commenced early in the
spring and pushed forward rapidly to
CONNECTION
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
RAILS ARE BEING LAID.

New Ashland Road Almost Ready for
Operation.
Ashland, Wis, Dec. 11.-[SpecilLl-
The rails are being laid on the new
Minneapolis, Ashland x St. Paul rail
way Two locomotives and sixty cars
are expected next week. The road will
have connections so that the Duluth,
South Shore & Atlantic trains will run
into Ashland by January L. The new
road has already contracted to kaul
about 100000 feet of logs to be sawed
at Ashland mills during the winter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Kills = Cat to Curb His Temper.

Adrian, Mich, Dec. Hilary VALID
by. a local bank cashier, keeps many
eats in his barn. When asked why he
did this he said: when l get up in
the hired girl and the children ana the
household generally l don't scold and
storm I just grab an ak ana go cut
10 the barn and kill a cat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
A TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
1T Will be Held at Portage December IS
and ~.

Portage, Wis, Dec. 9,-ESpeeial.l- IA
teachers institute for Columbia county
will be held in this city Friday and SAT-
urday, December 1S and 49, conducted
by Theron B. Pray, president of the
state normal school at Stevens Point
Chester w. Smith, principal of the Kill
bourn high school, and Mrs. Mary Brad
ford, supervisor of practice teaching in
the Stevens Point state normal school.
The following topics will be considered:
''Orthoepy, constitution, school manage
ment, language or grammar. geography
and arithmetic. On the evening of the
18th Prof NJ. II. Jackson of the Column
bus high school will deliver a lecture
on "Young America at Home and at
School,"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Injured by a Falling Tree.

Prairie du Chen, Wis, Dec. 1O.-[Spe-
cial. l-Ubase Valley had an arm broken
and his head and face terribly cut by
tree falling on him while chopping wood
for the Schumann & Menges Brewing
company, five miles north of the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
WINTER HORSE RAGING.
Effort to Establish an Ice Course a
Superior.

Superior.
West Superior, Wis, Dec 10.-[Spe-
cial THE horsemen of this city are pre-
pairing to take their share or the pro-
posed winter carnival festivities. A
meeting was held at the RichelieU hotel
to discuss the subject of a winter race
course, it being proposed TO lay one out
either on the boulevard of Winter street
or upon the bay of Superior. The Su-
perior Driving association is taking
charge of this matter and the project of
having winter cutter races is we'll re-
ceived There are fast horses in this
city and Duluth and considerable rivalry
exists as to the best goers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
FATAL SKATING ACCIDENT.

Ripon Boy Dies fl ON the Effects of an
Injury.
Ripon, Wis, Dee. 11.-[Special] -Da-
vid Williams, a 12-year-old lad, died yes
terday, after a weeks confinement to the
house, from the result of injuries sus-
tanned while he was skating on the Ce.
reSco pond Thursday of last week.