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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
AFTER THE FISHERMEN.
Thfrty-five Nets and Considerable Fish
Taken at Neenah.

Neenah, Wis, Oct 7.r[Special.l-
Capt johnson and deputy fish wardens
arrived in this city yesterday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. They had been out all day
in search of fish nets and their efforts
were literally rewarded. They captured
thirty-fve nets which they picked up in
the lake off Oshkosh, Miller's Point and
the north shore. The deputies are now
disposing of the nets in a new manner,
which is said to be cheaper and more
expedient In place of burning the nets
as heretofore, they are rolled in ball,
weighted and sunk to the bottom of the
lake. A barrel of fish was caught in the
nets which were sold at auction to the
highest bidder
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
Cant. John Mass Drowned.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct 5, 1885,
Capt. John C. Mass of Co. D, Seven
teenth regiment. Wisconsin infantry, was
found drowned yesterday morning in the
river near the Hurson docks. The body
was taken to the morgue and an effort
will be made to discover his relatives.
He is said to have several children re-
siding at Centerville Hill and brother in
this city. 1t is believed that he accident
ally fell into the river. Mass was about
so years Of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
Went suddenly insane.

William Darling went suddenly insane
at Bangor yesterday and attempted to
cut his throat. He inflicted a severe
cash, but will live. He has been sec
ton boss for the Chicago, Milwaukee
& ST. Paul railway at that place for tif-
teen years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
CITY TO BRING SUIT.
Fond du Lac Demands the Return of Rail-
way Bonds.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct 6-[Special1
AT the council meeting held last even
ing Attorney c.. d. Smith presented
complaint in an action of the city
against the Chicago & North Western
Railway company for the recovery of
$4,000 worth of Union railway stock
1t was accompanied by a statement that
he had outside counsel confirming his
opinion of the value of the stock and the
liability of the North Western company
for the same Attorney Smith will go
ahead with his fight against the North
Western road as soon as the council
acts in the matter, which will in all
lfroba bility be ut the next meeting.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
DEAL WILL GO THROUGH.
Plan to Reorganize the West Superior
Steel Company.

West Superior, Wis, Oct. 5-[Spe-
cial Replies have been received from
sufficient creditors of the West Superior
Iron and Steel company to make it prac-
tically assured that the reorganization
plan submitted by Rockefeller and the
bondholders will go through. The Land
and River Improvement company of this
city and other large creditors have con-
sented and others are negotiating on the
details. Attorneys from here and
George Wildwood Murray have gone to
New York to confer with the bond
holders committee about certain modi-
fcations which are expected to be
granted. This viii place the plant free
from debt in the hands of men who can
operate it and make necessary improve
mpntS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Marinette Man Sandbassed by Two
Young Men.

Marinette. Wis, Oct. 6.-tSpeciall-
Charles Anderson. al enploye of the
n. Ludington company, WAS assaulted
by two highwaymen last night early
i'm the evening He was slugged
on the top of his head, but
thick hair saved him from insensi-
bility. George Walker, living near,
heard AnderSon's screams, and pursued
the highwaymen for three blocks. but
they were young fellows and escaped
Anderson carries about 5000 with him
always and his aSSailants evidently
knew this He was badly in iureS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
RurrIars Captured.

NeilIsville, Wis. Oct. 10.-[Special.l i
Word was received here that the burglars
who robbed North's hardware store on
Thursday night had been captured at
MERRIAM. There were four men IN the
gang and property found in their possess
sion Identifies them as the parties want
ed Sheriff Sheldon will return with the
prisoners this afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
SIGN OF AN EARLY WINTER.

Wolves Make Their Appearance atAdams
Earlier than Usual.
Adams, Wis, Oct. 6.-[SpeciaI.E
Large gray wolves have come down from
the Kettle range, at least month soon
er than their annual custom, and begun
depredations among the farmers herds
and poultry. Their unreasonable COM
ing is an indication of an early winter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
= FIGHT ON A TECHNICAL POINT.
Claim that There is No Snch Offense as
'sAttempted" Burglary.

attempted" Burglary.
West Superior, Wis, Oct. 10.-[Spe
cia William Kagel, the young man ar
rested for the alleged attempted burglary
Of Midbust's tailoring establishment last
August, has been bound over to the SUI
perior court for trial and as yet has been
unable to furnish bail Kagel is the man
who was shot and severely wounded in
the hip by Detective Kelly. who claims
to have caught him in the act. Quite a
fight will be made on technical points by
John A. Murphy, attorney for the de-
fense. who claims that there is no such
offense under the statutes of the state of
Wisconsin as attempted" burglary and
that until the act has been committed
alcre is no crime -clnrgeable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
DRAGGED TO HIS DEATH.
Erick o. Moen, Dane County Farmer,
Killed in Runaway Accident.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 9.-[Special. /
Erick o. Moen, young farmer of the
town of Cottage Grove, was killed
Thursday night in runaway while on
his way home from Republican meet
ing held in that town. His body was
not found until s O'Clock this morning
when a boy named Olson discovered it
lying in the middle of the road. 1ndica-
tions were that it had been dragged for
half mile The face and head were
badly cut and bruised and death evil
IDENTIFY resulted from the wounds re-
ceived from the rocks which lined the
roadway. Moen was about % years of
age and unmarried. ...
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
work for Potato Diegers.

West Plainfeld, Wis, Oct. 6.-[Spe-
cial]-The potato digging season is in
full blast here and gives employment to
of persons. Men are arriv-
ing on trains, many come by teams and
large numbers travel on foot, securing
jobs at the various farms in this great
potato belt of the West The crop is
the poorest in years, caused principally
l.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
REUNION OF VOLUNTEERS.
Survivors of the Twenty-first Wisconsin
will Meet al Appleton.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 7.-[Special. J
The annual reunion of the surviving mem
bers of Co. D, Twentyfrst Wisconsin
volunteers, and Co. [, Thirty Wis
consin volunteers, will be held tomorrow
at the home of DR.. Byron Douglas and
will be largely attended Most Of the
day will be spent at the doctors home
but an Ella borate dinner will be spread
in the Odd Fellows hail. The reunion
is held on each anniversary of the battle
of Perryville, in which the Twenty first
took an active part.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
Damaged the Breakwater.

Ashland, Wis, Oct. 6.-lSpecial.1-A
unknown steamer struck the breakwater
some time during the past day or so.
The bay has been covered with fog and
smoke for several days past and it is i'm
possible to ascertain what boat did the
damage The breakwater was badly
damaged in one place. Inspector Foster
is now on vigorous hunt for the boat
that did the damage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
Robbers at NeiiIsvilIe

Neillsville. Wis, Oct ESPECIAL
Burglars affected an entrance into the
hardware store of II. A North last
night and carried away several revolt
vers, cartridges and other goods, also a
small sum of money. 1t is surmised that
this is the same gang that committed
the burglaries at Galesville an Trempe-
leau the fore part of this week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
STEVENS POINT NEXT YEAR.
Grand Lodge of Good Temp1ars Com
pletes Its Labors.

EFand Lodge Of Good TempIars Conn
pIetes Its LabOrs.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Oct. 10.-The
grand lodge of Good Templars finished
its labors yesterday and adjourned to
meet in Stevens Point next year. Mil
waukee, Oshkosh and Stevens Point
were the contestants for the honor. On
The third ballot Oshkosh withdrew
throwing it's strength to Stevens Point.
DR. u. H. Mann of Brooklyn, n. Y,
right worthy grand chief templar of the
world, delivered an address last night
on the purposes and work of the or
ganization. which was listened to by
1000 people.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
Wisconsin Girl Appointed.

Washington, D. G.. Oct, 8.-[Special.1
Miss A. p Rudolph of Wisconsin has
been appointed copyist at $500 in the
navy department. Nellie J. Osborne has
resigned the position Of principal teacher
at Green Bay Indian school.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
WILL ISSUE CERTIFICATES.
The CITY of West Superior Finds a Way
d.

The City OF West superior FINDS way
to Make Both Ends Meet.
West Superior, Wis, Oct. 10.-[Spe-
ciai. THE common council last night
granted authority for city officials to
raise money for current expenditures by
the issuance of certificates of indebted
ness to the amount of 20 per cent. of the
last tax levy The certificates bear Z
per cent. interest and are due March l,
1897. They will replace money in the
sinking funds, and in this manner fur
nish means until next February.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
MILWAUKEE MATTERS.
Katzenstein & Co Fail.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 3, 1896
The Milwaukee National bank took
possession this morning of the store of
E. Katzenstein & Co., 338 and $40 East
Water street, on a chattel mortgage of
$4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
BAPTIsTS ELECT OFFICERS.
r. j. Lindsay of Milwaukee Chosen Presi-
dent=Eau Claire Gets Next Meet.

Oshkosh, Wis, Oct. Especial i
The Baptist state convention elected the
following officers at this mornings SEES
sion: President, r. J. Lindsay, Mil
waukee; vice-president. W. A. Barber
of Warrens and G. S. Webb of Oshkosh;
corresponding secretary, Rev. D. w.
Hurburt, Wauwatosa; recording secre-
tary, Rev. c.. n. Patterson, Whitewater;
treasurer, +. G. Dinsmore, Delayan. 1t
was decided to meet next year at Eau
Gloirn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
La Crosse Company Formed.

Madison, Wis, Oct. .S.-[Special 1.-THE
La Crosse Reed Manufacturing compa
ny filed articles of association with the
secretary of state today. The capital
stock is $4,000; incorporators, John 2.
Salzer, Henry .Hallauer and Albert
Neggli.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
MERRILL MAN SUICIDES.
William Cushin shoots Himself in
Wausau Saloon.

Wausau. Wis, Oct. 9.-[speciall-
William Cushin riverman whose home
is at Merrill killed himself with re-
volver here this morning in the back
room of Otto Walters saloon. He was
about so years of ago and married.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
WAITING TO GRADUATE.
Special Law Glass at Madison Ready to
Practice.

Madison, Wis, Oct 6.-[Special.l-
The members of the special capitol law
class, who have been waiting expectant-
ly for graduation for two or three
months, are to have their hopes realized
this week, only three recitations remain
ing in the course. The graduates will
be admitted to practice before the Su-
preme court next week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
ONE SUSPECT IN JAIL.
Arrest at Madison in Connection with
the Peterson Murder.

Madison, Wis, Oct S.I[Speciall-
The police drag net has brought one man
suspected. of the murder of Gus Peter
son, the horseman whose body was found
in a trench yesterday morning. The
suspect is George Ayers, an ex-deputy
game warden Ifav
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

The old saying of one Of our legal friends, That politics make strange bedfeIlows," was viyidly illustra- ted here yesterday when a Bryan and Mckinley flag were seen float ing to the breezes from the window of the office of the law firm of White X Streett. At an earley hour yester- day morning Gen. H. King White, who has sworn allegiance to his old love-the Republican pafty- secured large American flag, and pasted picture Of Mckinley on t and raised it in front of his office. AIr Garland streett, who is his partner, saw the flag and immediately secured an- other with Bryan's picture on it. and hung it by the side Of that which his Republican partner had put out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

A special song service will be a feature at the Main Street Methodist church this evening The accom- plished Miss May Hudson will preside at the organ, and the follow ing sweet singers will. lend their voices tp The regular choir on thi9 occasion, Mesdames Will Nichol. Fred NJ. Hudson and Ghas. Harris, Miss Emma Moss and Messrs Irl Armstrong, C, Xoss, A. Holland, $. $. Miller, Ghas r. Miller and .. T. Stewart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

The Rev. D. (. Browning. Of Liftie Rock, will preach at Iugran's Hall tomorrow morning at II o'clock. The public is cordially invited to hear him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

will arrive in Pine Bluff in a few days with q car load of the best horses ever brought to Pine Bluff. II you are thinking of buying call and see the horses at Brewster's stable. l will have some splendid bargains to offer.
 10 30d&wtf ". L. ToSEy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

" They've got us on the run, said enc gold bug to another in this city saturday, alluding to the fact that q Bryan man with money to bet had Just "bluffed' every gold bug in the town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Mrs NJ. C. Flournoy. of West Albany, Mo, after a visit to her son. Mr. Chester Flournoy, of this city. returned to her home Friday. Mr. fIeurnoy accompanied her as far as Maiden, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

0y sters-the finest in the world served in all styles at A. ]. MiteheH's Palace Confectionery. No. POS Main treet. 4dtf
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FINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.
PINE BLUFF. ARK. NOV. l, 1896

The DalAF GRAPHIC accepts od- aertssiag on the distinct aud ,'ne tt{Vocal qnoraatee that t hos c do,eg c'rcala- .son larger Maa any other d,tt{g neaes- oapes published ta Pine BlaF.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Mrs. John Gillespie and daughter, Miss Mary, returned yesterday from Nashville after all absence of five months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01
Capes and Jackets.

The success of this department has in a measure been due to our experience in Mems Clothing We have considered workmanship as one of the chief items of importance; style and quality of course coming first. New lot received today consists of Light Brown Melton Cape, double collar, trimmed with fur and braid, SAYS; same cape in black, S275
 All Wool Beaver Cape, light tan, trimmed m dark braid, extra full, S375~ We will not at tempt to describe our finer garments as they must be seen to be understood Stylish and good. The line is complete at $1.5o to SIS. We call your special attention to reduction made on Jackets as shown in Second avenue window
 Complete line of Beaver, Cbeviot and Bonchet Jackets from $3 to sI2.95
 Paltc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Flag Day" was not very general
 ly observed in Pine Bluff. There were only a few flags put out, and they were about equally divided between Democrats and Republicans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Try Cycola-the new drink-at Mitchell's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Miss Fanui4 ok. of Star City. h visiting friepes in the eity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Mir. Geo. Moore, of Altheimer, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Mir. Frank Ingram, of Grady. was in the city yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Mr. ]. W. Gatllng. of Bearden, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Miss Nora Burton is visiting Miss Georgie Triplett on Fourth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Miss Esther Cohn, one of Little Rocks most popular young ladies. Will arrive in the city in few days on visit to friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Mrs. E. B. Houston will visit her daughter, Miss Bettie. at Searey next week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Miss Fay Tullis, of Van Buren, is in the city. the guest af her friend, Miss Josie Grace
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Mir ". Hudson, of Locust Cot tage, is still critically i'll.
 Mrs. Adolph Bltthenthal is con- valescent after a severe spell of ill., ness.
 All kinds of summer drinks at Mitchell's. , 1T dtf
 Mir. J. $. Bailey, of Rob Roy, was in the city yesterday.
 J. F. White, ot Stuttgart. was a Pine Inf visitor Saturday.
 Bryan. money in Pine Bluff Satur- day made the McKinleyites take water
 Dr. B. X. Hall now has nicely fit ted up office at Smiths drug store. His telephone number is the same.
 Miss Fay Tullis, of Van Buren, is in the city. the guest al her friend, Miss Josie Grace.
 Judge ". j. D. Vernon is now a full-hedged Justice ui the Peace and will at once open an office for busi- ness.
 There will be services and preaching at the Sixth Avenue Baptist church today. both morning and evening.
 The rainbow Saturday afternoon about clock was one of the most perfect and beautiful ever seen in this section of the country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Mrs. Alice Harding is quite il.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Miss Mercer Hagler has returned home from pleasant visit to Glarksville, Tenn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Dr. B. A. Hall now has nicely fit ted up office at Smiths drug store. His telephone number is the same.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

There will be services and preaching at the Sixth Avenue Baptist church today. both morning and evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

B. F. McNeil, a prominent business man Of Magnolia, spent Saturday in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Bryan. money 'in Pine Bluff satur- day made the McKinleyites take water.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

J. r. White. of Stuttgart. was a Pine luff visitor Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Miss Mary Lindsay will leave next week to re-enter Galloway college.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Jake Hatfield. representing Fields Minstrels, was in the city yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Mrs. J. R. Cason and family, of Magnolia, after visit to Mrs. J W. Crawford, returned home today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

New line received this week most complete we have ever had, and cheaper by so per cent Alligator, English Grain Leather and Scottish Plaid Belts, new shades 25c.
 Morocco Belts, massive buckle, soc
 White Kid, Pat Leather bound, soc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

All kinds of summer drinks at Mitchell's. IT dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

| Mr. J $. Bailey, of Rob Roy, was
 in the city yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

The patronage community is not bestowed upon business Our many customers preference they All their reasons complete hera found opportunities for nP m m money the very possible acquainted with our b naDe forw adeatsea fac
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01
CITY ITEMS.

CITY 1iEMo. Mrs. Alice Harding is quite i'll. Mir. Geo. Moore, of Altheimer, is in the city.
 Mr. ]. W. Gatllng. of Bearden, is in the city.
 Mir. Frank Ingram. of Grady was in the city yesterday. Miss Fanuie ok, of Star City is visiting frirDes iu the city.
 -- Miss Nora Burton is visiting Miss Georgie Triplett on Fourth avenue. Mrs. E. B. Houston will visit her daughter, Miss Bettie. at Searey next week.
 Miss Mary Lindsay will leave next week to re-enter Galloway college.
 --- E. r. McNeIi. 1--io | prominent - business man of Magnolia, spent Saturday i'll this city
 Jake Hatfield, representing Fields Minstrels, was in the city yesterday. Master Henry Speers is up after q spell of typhoid fever.
  Mr. r. NJ. Hudson aud bride will leave Monday for Potash sulphur to speud several weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-01

Ladies Kid Gloves, black and all shades of tan, sec.
 Ladies Kid Gloves, evening shades, 8oc. Ladies Dog Skin Guantettes, black and tan soc and Soc.
 Ladies Cassimere Gloves. $, 20, 25, 5, 50 and 75c.
 Child's Cassmere Gloves, 10, I5, g and 65c. Child's Kid Mitts, Eur trimmed, wool lined,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-18

array of new spring
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-18
WORK HERE DONE.

Spread two loads OF gravel on
Jefferson street in front Of BeXar
flats.
All teams, carts and laborers
worked days hauling gravel to
Washington street. Dug out gut
tiers at the lower end OF Belvin
street to drain off storm water and
filled up the center OF the street
with the dirt.
Finished matchmaking Wash
ington street from King William
to Travis streets and rolled same.
Rolled down that portion OF
Garden street that was torn up by
heCitizens Street Car company, in
laying switch between Villita
and Nueva streets.
One engineer and one laborer
worked two days each saving
wood in city wood yard. One team
hauled city prisoners out to their
work two days.
City prisoners worked two days
in city wood yard and cut brush
on Laurel and Evergreen streets
two days.
Finished matchmaking Avenue
E from East Houston to Third
streets.
| Commenced matchmaking 5
Alamo street in front OF the Maen
nerchor building.
i One glazier worked II days re
] pairing city hospital.
i Wood delivered for this week on
, OF city wood yard:
City hospital, 2 cords; Higl
. school, 6 cords; school No. 8,
cords; San Pedro school, 2 cords
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-18

school No. 4, cords; school No. IL,
2 cords; No. 531 North Leona street,
! cord. Total, l99 cords.
Kindling wood, High school, J
cord San Pedro school, J cord.
CITY CARPENTERS REPORT.
Feb. 10th: Repaired culvert on
River avenue; repaired bridge over
San Pedro creek on West Commerce
street; repaired hole in bridge over
river on Navarro street.
Feb. 11th: Repaired stall and
floor in stable for patrol horses.
Repaired culvert corner Avenue
ID and Tenth street. Repaired
bridge over ditch on Grayson
street.
Feb. 18th: Repaired bridge over
ditch on South Alamo street. Re-
paired backing on bridge over
ditch on Presa street.
Feb. 18th: Repaired bridge
over ditch north OF First mission
and south OF Mitchell street. Re-
paired hole in culvert corner South
Flores and Arsenal streets.
Feb. 18th: Repaired water closet
at School No. 5 and removed fence
at same place.
Feb. 18th: Repaired bridge over
ditch on South Alamo street; re-
paired culvert on South Flores
street.