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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23

dead beneath. they found Big Foot and
his gun, and his AK and his ropes. How
Big Foot died was evident, but everyone
stumbled when he came to the ropes;
and this is the first explanation Of the
mystery.
In early Greece there was one Ulysses,
a wise man, who sought to STAY the oxen
of the sun, a poet tells US, and fol-, his
unholy presumption was condemned to
wander and endure great suffering.
There is woe for him, also, who would
Stay the reindeer of Santa Claus, which
are sacred, because they bring joy to the
children of men,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23

NO More Appointments will be-
Made by the Governor
elect.

Marinette, Wis. Dec. 1S.-[Special. ]
GOv.-elect Scofield arrived here this
morning from Madison He said that he
is through with the work and making
of official appointments and viii return
to Milwaukee after the holidays
The finishing touches viii be put to his
message, but no Office seekers need apply
from now on.
He will retclrn to Oconto for Christ
mas. The entire Scoteld family pass
this holiday together. The major is
greatly pleased at the welcome he re-
Ceiyed in Madison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
CHRISTMAS IN BERNHOLM.
The Natives Observe a Curious Pagan
Yu1etide Custom.

YuIetide Custom.
The natives of the curious little island
in the Baltic called Bernholm have a
Yuletide custom which offers curious
blend of Christianity and Paganism.
On Christmas eve they spread Christ
mas table" upon the upper end of which
is laid a long loaf of rye bread. In the
loaf before it is baked are cut two trans
verse grooves three inches from each
end. Upon the loaf a large cheese and
various articles of food are laid.
This is the so-called "Julegalt." 1t
remains untouched throughout the
Christmas season, and when the table is
not in use the cloth is gathered up from
the other end and laid over the gait"
1t is believed that the gait is a relic
fers to the Pig of Frey, Gyldenboerste.
or Golden Bristles." Frey was the god
of sunshine. hanpiness and nlentY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
ANCIENT BRETON CUSTOM.
Giving of Christmas Aims to the Poor at
Midnight Mass.

hAuHlSlC
In Brittany a quaint and very beautiful
custom of Christmas giving is still pre-
served from very ancient times. When
the country folk go to the midnight mass,
the opening mass of Christmas day, they
all carry lanterns to light them on their
way. Upon their arrival at the church
they give their lanterns over to the poor
old women of the parish, who are gath
cred in a crowd outside the church await
ing them.
The worshipers enter the sacred build
ing and then attend to the devStions,
which the church teaches should be of
especial fervor at this holy season. But
when the mass is ended and they are
dismissed with the benediction, they
come forth to find the patient old women
awaiting them outside the church bear
ing the lanterns. The lanterns are given
back to their owners, and as each takes
his own he exchanges for it piece Of
money. The value of the piece varies.
but the aims is always considerable, and
it stands as an exponent of that charity
which the church teaches to its children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
A CHRISTMAS PUDDING.
That Makes the Mouth Water to Think of |
1t, Steaming Hot.

IL, Steamlng Hot.
Twelve crackers rolled fine, one quart
bowl of sugar, one quart bowl of raisins.
juice and rind of one lemon, four eggs
well beaten, butter the size of a large
egg, one nutmeg, salt to taste stir well
together and add three quarts of milk.
Bake slow in not too hot but moderate
oven all day, stirring often to keep the
raisins from settling. Some add two
quarts of milk first, and while baking
add the remainder, stirring well. Before
using spread jelly over the top and frost;
to be beaten with hot or cold sauce This
is very rich and nice and keeps a long
time, as you can cut off slices and steam
Cold sauce: One cup of sugar creamed
with one-half cup of butter, white of one
egg, stir all together until light and
foamy and flavor with vaniila.-Boston
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
SUIT OVER A WILL.
Effort to Set a Document Aside at Jeffer-

Waterloo. Wis. Dec 1S.-Suit was be-
gun at Jefferson yesterday before Judge
Grimm. by Mrs. Annie Munson and sew
en- nephews of knute Jensen. lately de-
ceased. for the purpose of setting aside
the will
According to the provisions of the will.
the entire property. consisting principally
of mortgages, amounting to nearly 500
600 is left to three of his nenhews. The
executor named in the will is H A
Wedemeyer At his death a codicil was
made to the document. naming +. A.
McCracken of this village as executor
The date of the codocil is four years
subsequent to that of the will which was
drawn about the year 1888
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
LET THE CONTRACT.

Milwaukee Company TO Build New
Bridge at Green Bay.
Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 19.-[Special.l
AT the city council meeting last night
the Wisconsin Bridge and Iron COM
pany of Milwaukee was awarded the
contract for building a draw on the new
bridge over Fox river. Greiling Bros of
Green Bay will construct the piling
work.
Dora Heindel presented a claim for
$4,000 damages against the city for in
jury to a foot through an alleged de-
fective sidewalk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY.

Ripon Woman Wants Damages to the
Amount of 5000.
Ripon Wis. Dec 19.-TSpecill. L
The $4,000 claim of Mrs. II. A We'll
against the city of Ripon for broken
arm. sustained by fall on an alleged de-
fective sidewalk, has been appealed to
the circuit court. Attorney S. S. Bar
ney of West Bend has been engaged to
represent the plaintiff and P. II. Martin
Of Green Bay will assist City Attorney
Rountree in the city's behalf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
Ideal logging weather

Grantsburg, Wis, Dee. 49, Special
For the past twenty-four hours it has
showed continually, several inches cover
ing the ground. This will resume ac
tivity in log hauling. Ed st. John. one
of the heaviest loggers on the St. Croix.
will put in 100000 feet this winter.
He says he has never witnessed such
ideal logging weather as this fall and
winter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
HENVIS GOES FREE.
Case Against the Superior Real Esta
Man NOIIeH

Case Against the Superior Real Estate
Man NOIled.
West Superior. Wis. Dec 1S-[Spe-
cial. District Attorney Sloan entered
ROLES in three important criminal cases
in the superior court today. The most
important was that of Joseph C. Hen
Wis, the Philadelphia real estate man who
was at one time found guilty of receiv-
ing money under false pretenses and
granted a new trial. The states wit
nesses, who reside in Minnesota, have
been paid off and refuse to testify. 9th
er cases nOlled were Gabriel Payette,
embeZzement, and Phillip Cannon. may
hem
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
New Wisconsin Companies.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 19.-[Special. +
The Boyd Manufacturing company of
Boyd, Chippewa county, filed articles of
association with the secretary of state
today; capital, $20,O00; incorporators,
A. B. Mcdonald, Albert Butzscher, The
odore Butzscher and Charles Nelson.
Also by the Clarion Land company of
Superior; capital $4,000; incorporators.
Charles p Craig. A. O. Titus, T.. J.
Seguin and ElsA- a. Wingate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
NEW LEASE OF LIFE.
Ellsworth Man Convicted of Murder Gets
New Trial.

Ellsworth, Wis, Dec 19-[Special !
A verdict in favor of the plaintiff was
rendered this morning by the jury in
the case of John w. Fertig VS.. the state,
defendant in error, after being out four
teen hours and a new trial will be held
in January
Fertig has been serving Il life sentence
at Waupun on the charge of murder,
having been convicted in 1891. This
case has no parallel in the state of Wis
conSin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
THE REINDEER PACK.
the Story of a Christmas Tragedy
on the PlainS-AdVenture
with an Indian.
By IRVING BACHELLER

II A RILEY BIG
Foot was a tall,
p o C k m a r K e d
Sioux, who had
been caught steal
ing cattle in the
land of the Crows.
Heap bad Injun,"
was the verdict of
the Grow. council,
which meant that
he was condemned
to a month Of serv-
itude on their res
ervation. n O W.
there is an ancient
law among these
Northern tribes re-
garding tie duty
of prisoners, which
brings into ever
lasting contempt
lway from punish
zig Foot needed no
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
Burglars Around Hebron.

Hebron, Wis, Dee. 49, Special. !
Last night Browns dry goods store was
robbed Of wearing apparel and goods to
the value of 500. Several summer cot
tages at Lake Ripley were also entered,
robbed and greatly damaged by hacking
and cutting with sharp instruments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
GIANT CHRISTMAS PIES.

Some Gastronomic Monsters Which Have
Found Place in English History.
Any philosopher that wants the job
may figure it out why human beings bent
on celebrating a religious holiday begin
and end by overeating and overdrinking.
Such is the immemorial custom of Chris
tan peoples. 1t is said that we eat and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
Death of Two Sisters.

Baraboo, Wis, Dee. 1S.-[Special. l.
Mrs. Susan Kendall, aged rs, died yes
terday. Her sister. Mrs. Mary Paddock,
died in the same house where both lived
together for many years. Both were
buried together today
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
DRY GOODS STORE BURNED.
Loss TO Wirth 6 Co. at Stevens Point i
$4,000.

$4,000.
Stevens Point, Wis, Dec. 1S.-TSpe-
cial. Fire broke out in the Golden f;ule
department store, Max Wirth & Co. pro-
prietOrs, at 1 o'clock this morning. en-
failing loss of about $4,000. The origin
of the fire is unknown. The building be-
longs to Capt J. O. Johnson and sus-
tanned a damage of about $1,000 The
stock, consisting of dry goods, clothing,
ETC.. was insured for $4,000 in the fol-
lowing companies: German American,
$500; Continental, $500: London and
Lancashire. $500; Grand Rapids, Mich,
Insurance company, $500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
Robbed a Jeweiry Store.

Black River Falls. Wis, Dec. 10
Especial. 1.-The jewelry store of J. A.
Eckern was robbed last night. Gold
pins and light iewelry amounting to $50
We're taken. This is the second time
this year the place has been robbed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
DEATH OF AN ACTOR.
Gilmore Hogan Expired Suddenly in a
Town Near Mayville.

Town Near Mayville.
Mayville. Wis. Dec. IS Especial !
Gilmore Hogan. an actor with the Texas
Oil Medicine company. which was Civ
ing a show in Leroy, town six miles
from here, died yesterday afternoon. He
was about 40 years old and was an Odd
Fellow i'll good standing. He had papers
on his person showing that he was from
Fort Wayne. Ind, and owned consider
able real estate besides other property.
An inquest was held and the decision
was that the deceased came to death by
a stroke of apOpleXy. His body will be
shipped to Fort Wayne, Ind, tonight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
Y. III. C. A. MEMBERSHIP.
The Outlook for 1897 at GAINESVILLE il
Very Bright.

Janesville, Wis, Dec. 19-[Special] J.
The management of the Y. NJ. c. A.
is much pleased at the outlook for 1897,
and the membership committee reports
an encouraging canvass. 1t was ex-
pected that the hard times would cause a
considerable dropping off in membership
when the time to renew tickets came
around. but this has not been found to
be the case. and it is now thought that
the list will show a large increase the
coming season.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
DROVE INTO A TRENCH.
Sank County Farmex Thrown from His
Buggy and Killed.

Buggy and Killed.
Baraboo, Wis, Dec. 19-[Special /
Patrick McNulty, who resides in the
town of Bear Greek, was thrown from
his buggy and died soon after About
100 yards from his home a trench had
been dug in the road to change the di-
rection of small stream Of water, and
he drove into the depression. He was
SO years old and had resided in Sank
county for twenty years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
MISSED THE MARK,

Shot Fired Through a Drug Store VIM
dow at Eau Claire.
Eau Claire, Wis, Dec. 1S.-[Special. /
Late last night a bullet crashed through
the plate-glass window OF Godding &
Carey's drug store. Godding and a law
yer named Casey were in the store. Dill
gent investigation fails to secure any
cline
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
ACCEPTS THE APPOINTMENT.
DIR. Wilmarth to Have Charge of Feeble
Minded Home.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 1S.-[Special /
The state board Of control this morning
received a telegram from DR.. A. w.
Wilmarth, accepting the position of SUI
perintendent Of the Home for the Feeble
Minded at Chippewa Falls, to which he
was elected by the board at its session
in Milwaukee Thursday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23
HELD FOR TRIAL.
Hebron Man Accused of Cutting the Mill
Dam Gates

Hebron, Wis, Dec. 19.-[Special. =
Frank Finney has been bound over to
the circuit court, under Justice Stones
ruling. on the charge of cutting the Rood
mill dam gates last September.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-23

the man who runs away from punish
ment. SO Charley Big Foot needed no
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-12
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
a Number of Important Passenger
Matters Considered Yesterday.

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE lines of the
Western Passenger association for the
purpose of clearing the market of out
standing 1000 mile tickets has resolved
that the chairman shall be authorized to
redeem all such expired tickets of the
issue of lines parties to the agreement
issued prior to June l, 1896, which may De
presented to him by any one between
June 1 and June 5, 1896 inclusive, at the
best figure obtainable not to exceed the
basis of redemption as fixed by the agree
ment, viz:
Two cents per mile plus SO refund
Lines will honor the chairmans draft in
redemption of such tickets of their is
sue at cost to the chairman. The pro-
visions of the agreement as to giving no
tice within time limits for all such tick
cts to be suspended during that period.
Nothing in the resolution will prevent
any road from taking it's own tickets off
the market within the period named, but
1t is not intended that any line shall
negotiate for any other lines issue of
tickets during that period.
Vice-president Truesdell of the Rock
Island, who acted as chairman of the re-
cent meeting of the executive officers of
the western lines, called to consider the
mileage book question announced today
that all of the lines had signified their ap-
prevail of the propositions submitted, and
the agreement will go into effect on
June l.
Notice was given today by the Atchi-
son road that it will meet the rates made
by the Southern Pacific for the meeting of
Francisco. 1t will moreover apply the
rates to business from Chicago and make
a rate of s73 from Chicago to San Fran
cisco and return.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-12

NEW YORK, May IA general de-
cline in prices averaging p per cent.
was recorded today and the market
displayed more failures of interest than
in several days previous. The above
average loss was shown after a small
general rally from the lowest, during
the intense dullness which prevailed
after midday. The chief impetus to the
decline was supplied by large foreign
selling orders in all the London favor
ties which were received at the open
ing, together with a general drop in the
market for American issues in London.
In the first half hour when most of the
days losses were recorded, the London
houses were free sellers but before their
orders could be completed the level of
prices had dropped below the limits
placed upon the European offerings.
The weakness in London which was so
plainly reflected here was induced by
the fears of international complications
growing out of the Cuban situation.
ard these were not entirely relieved by
the news Of the postponement of final
action IN the case of American citizens
by the STo nish ministry However,, the
Wash;ngr1 On houses that had sold the
market freely during the morning were
among the larger buyers at the close.
Another matter which operated to IN
settle the market in no small degree
was the enga cement of $2,050,000 gold
for export by the German steamer sail
ing tomorrow. More gold will undoubt-
edly be exported later in the week, but
FOR the next week there is a little bet
ter outlook for the exchange market. 1t
is currently reported that a large issue
of American railway bonds is to be
placed in London late this week
against a portion of which at least it
will be necessary for the vendors to
draw exchange. The latter operation
will amount TO over s.. 900, 000 The
granger stocks were the leaders in re-
spect to the activity OF trade and the
extent of fluctuations, their feverish
tone being partly due to uncertainty
as to showing of the government crop
report, the strength of Tobacco, due to
inside coverings did not cause any spe-
cial strength in the general trust group
though Boston orders advanced Rub
Der common and preferred. Money was
easy on small transactions.
The bond market was dull and heavy
with sales of 1897 900. Governments
sagged slightly under sales Of 900.
Money on call firm at 21804 per cent;
last loan 2; closed offered at g. Prime
mercantile paper 4d51k per cent. Ster-
ling exchange steady with actual bust
ness in bankers bills at 4SS@4SS4 for
demand ana 4.ST2. G4.SS for sixty days
Posted rates 4SS044.S9 and 4S9b0
$50.
Commercial bills 4S7.
Silver certificates 67ss 66SA.
Bar silver 6T7s.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-12
OUR POWER RECOGNIZED.
Yet Emgland's Sympathy is With
SDnin.

Spain.
LONDON, May 1.-THE Globe this af-
ternoon, commenting upon the Cuban
situation, says: "It is impossible not to
sympathize with the Spanish ministry,
suddenly called TO choose between the
loss of SPANS best colony and a war
with a great power. In the event of war,
European sympathy will be wholly with
SPAIN
Continuing the Globe says: 1.-The action
of the American authorities in the Ber-
muda affair has caused much irritation
at Madrid. The Spaniards are apparently
less accustomed than ourselves to the
Vagaries of the diplomacy of shirt sleeves.
The recent diplomats of the Monroe doc
trine find little favor abroad Although
the pretentious arrogance at Washing
ton lately betrays indications of spoil
ing for a fight, we believe the true ex-
PLANTATION of the meddling policy is a
determination to render American COM
merce paramount throughout the western
hemisphere"
The st. James Gazette remarks: There
are conditions in both the United States
and Spain which initiate against peace
full settlement. America is quite capable
of doing more than talk, when Cuba and
the lives of Americans are concerned.
Senior Cdnovas del Castillo will have to
consider the effect which surrender to
the United States might have upon the
stability of the monarchy. He may have
to choose between a rupture with the
United States and a revolution at home"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-12
Railway Notes.

D. E. Burley took a run up the road
yesterday.
S. K. Hooper of the Denver & Rio
Grande was in town yesterday.
F. A. Wadleigh, general passenger
agent of the Western, left for the coast
last night.
j. M. Allen of the Salt Lake & Pacific
will make this city his permanent home
in future.
H. NJ. Mccartney, chief engineer OF
the Salt Lake & Pacific, was in ogden
yesterday.
General Manager Clayton of the Salt
Lake & Pacific reports that grading is
progressing rapidly now. The first mile
is nearly completed.
The engineering department of the
Salt Lake & Pacific is overwhelmed
with applications for positions, coming
from all pants of the country.
John Hyslop, in charge of the south
ern extension of the Salt Lake & Pa
cific, left last evening for the headquar-
tiers of the surveying party at Cedar
City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-12
IT FELL. FLAT

New York, May 1.-THE bureau re-
port fell fiat on exchange today, al
though it showed the proportion of the
contemplated acreage actually planted
May ] to be 81. 8 per cent against 1911
per cent last year. The official report
is not regarded seriously and is gem
orally believed to be considerably I'M
der the facts. Popular opinion points
to a larger increase than indicated Of
ficially, the latter figuring out only
little over an 100000 crop. Good par
ties were buyers in the afternoon, be-
ing bulls on strong statistical posi-
ton. Sentiment is weak respecting the
new crop positions, however. on a be-
lief of a big yield. The market closed
steady at net advance of 2Q9 points
or within point or two of the best
prices of the session on all the ac-
tive positions.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-12
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.
One of the Most Important Meetings
Ever Held.

One of the Most Important Meetings
Ever Held.
ST. LOUIS, May 11-One of the most
important meetings of railway employ
ees ever held took place at the head
quarters of the Order of Railway Con-
ductors on Market street yesterday.
Tt represents officially six national Or
ders and brotherhoods. In fact they
may be called International, as the
membership of each includes men en-
ployed on lines in Canada and Mexico.
F. P. Sargent, grand master of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
accompanied by Frank W. Arnold,
grand secretary and treasurer of the
order, came from Peoria, ILL.,, to attend
the meeting. Patrick H. Morrissey of
Galesburg, Ill, grand master of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, was
there. as also E. E. Clark, grand chief
conductor of the Order of Railway Con-
ductors. Grand Master Arthur Of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
was unable to come, but was repre-
scented officially, as were the
chief officers of the switehmens
Union of North America and
the Order of Railway Telegraphers,
and members of the grand lodge of
each of the six orders attended the con-
veDtion. There were some six hundred
present. The chief result of the con-
vention was the adoption CT a resolu-
tiOn to form federation of the six
orders named. Every speaker favoring
the federation, and every man present
voted for it. The only difference of
opinion was on the question of admit
ting the American Railway Union. AS
first submitted the proposition inc1ud-
ed Eugene V. Debs' order but an
amendment to strike it out was car
ried with only two or three dissenting
votes. The officers OF the grand lodg-
es of the six orders represented at the
meeting were authorized and instruct
ed to formulate plan for uniting the
six under a general council, similar to
the governing body of the Federation of
Labor. The convention adopted reso-
lutions favoring arbitration and appeals
from decisions of the federal courts,
after which the convention adjourned
sine die.