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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
BOYS TERRIBLE DEATH.
Harry Acklam Attacked by Two
Bull Dogs While Picking
Flowers at Racine.

Racine, Wis, June 4.-[Special]-A
young son of Henry Acklam was at
tackled by two bulldogs last evening and
literally torn to pieces.
Yesterday afternoon Harry, the 8
year-old son of Mr.. Acklam, left the
Howell school for his home at 1851
Hamilton avenue. When darkness came
he had not arrived at his home. but his
parents supposed that he was with some
of the neighbors' boys and would soon
be IN the house, and no alarm was felt
for his safety. When 10 o'clock came
around and there was no sign of the boy
the parents became alarmed and report
ed the case to the police. The officers
hunted up the teacher of the room in
which the boy studied, Miss CRANE, and
which the boy studied, Miss Crane, and
ascertained that Harry had left with
some of his playmates, among them
Clarence Nelson.
The police found the Nelson boy and
he said that they started for home, but
stopped in a field to get some flowers.
While there they were attacked by two bull
dogs and they started to run. The Nelson
boy was ahead and he heard Harry call
out: "Oh, mamma, mamma" He sup
posed Harry was behind him and he did
not look around until he had reached a
place of safety. He hurried to a sec
ton man, on learning that his companion
WAS not WIN MIN, ana INFORMED MIN OF
what had occurred. The latter paid no
attention to the boys story. He then
went home and was telling his parents
about it when Policeman Bassinger ar
rived at the house.
Taking the boy as guide the officer
started for the field On arriving at the
spot the officer heard the growl of dog,
but when the lantern was flashed in the
direction from whence came the noise
the dog disappeared. With the aid of the
lantern the officer found human ear on
the ground. About fifteen feet from
where he picked up the ear Mr.. Bas-
singer was Mortified to find the remains
of the little fellow. The ears were
torn off and the body literally chewed to
pieces. The remains of the boy were
taken to the mOrgue.
The dogs are owned by James Pickup,
a teamster in the employ of the Belle
City Manufacturing company, and he re-
sided near the factory
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
TO REPAIR OCONTO HARBOR.
An Additional Appropriation Secured by
Congressman Stawart

Oconto, Wis, June Especial /
Through the efforts of Congressman Al
eHander Stewart an appropriation larger
DF $1,000 than was recommended by the
united States engineer was secured for
the Oconto harbor. The amount that
will be available for all purposes for the
harbor the current year is now $47OO-
800 to be expended in repairs upon piers
and inspection of contract work, leaving
$4,000 for dredging, which will pay the
expense of dredging a channel so feet
wide and feet deep, the required dis
lance.
Quite number Of Oconto people had
relatives in st. Louis on the day of the
tornado, all of whom escaped without in
jury.
The steam pleasure yacht Jennie r.
was purchased by Charles Hall of par
ties In Marquette and is now lying at
Spies dock, this city, where it has been
newly painted and fitted up in grand
style The inspector was here today
from Milwaukee. Excursions will be
made TO the Dalles of the Wisconsin
and other points of interest. The boat
is licensed to carry thirty-four DeopIe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
HOWE HELD FOR TRIAL.
He is Accused of His Brothers Murder
at De1avan.

Delavan, Wis, June 6.-[SpecialE
The third day of the Howe murder trial
opened at 10 o'clock this morning. A
large share Of yesterday afternoon was
taken up by the attorneys arguing
whether the defendant should be sworn.
d. B. Barnes, attorney for the defense,
moved that the prisoner, Roy Howe, be
discharged, but the district attorney, G.
B. Summer, argued that the prisoner be
placed on the stand. Justice Won Suess-
mich finally decided that the trial should
go on. This morning the defense had no
evidence to offer and the justice held
Howe to the October term of the circuit
court. The prisoner was returned to the
county Jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
BIG BLAZE AT MARINETTE.
Fire in BothwelPs Dry Goods Store Does
$50, 900 Damages

Marinette, Wis. June 6-[Special.
Fire broke out last night II Bothwell's
dry goods store in the Merryman block
on Main street and a serious confiagra-
ton was threatened. The stock in the
store is total loss. it being valued at
10000, with an insurance of $4,000.
The office of the Daily North Star on
the second floor was considerably dam
aged by water and smoke. This loss will
be $500. The building is damaged to
the extent of $4,000; fully insured.
firoqua, Wis, June 6-[ Special. /
The oldest business house in the city
burned last night. The loss is $500. 1t
was occupied by o. B. Spellum as
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
OVERCOME BY FRIGHT.
Madison Woman Tainted When Held Up
by Robbers.

Madison, Wis, June 4.-[Special] j
Mrs. Q. II. Hobby was held up by three
tramps in broad daylight in the eastern
part of the city Wednesday and robbed
of a small amount of money which she
carried in her hand. Mrs. Hobby, over
come by fright, tainted and knows moth
ing of what transpired subsequently,
though it is evident the men lost no time
in making themselves scarce. She had
a purse in her pocket containing more
money, but this was not disturbed nor
was she hurt. When she recovered con-
seriousness about half an hour later she
in wafer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
MANITOWOC COUNTY FAIR.

Fine Race Programme will be Ar
ranged-Notes.
Manitowoc, Wis, June 6.-[Special. I
The elected officers of the Manitowoc
County Industrial association are quietly
at work arranging a programme for the
races, ETC., which promises to be the
best entertainment and display ever seen
at the county fair since its organization.
Fred Alderman, a cheesemaker in the
town OF Newton, wandered away from
that place and was picked up at Two
Rivers by Sheriff Henry Schmidt. Upon
further examination he was declared in
sane and was this morning taken to the
asylum at Oshkosh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
DROPPED THE CASE.

diarisln Adjudged Insane.
Stevens Point, Wis, June 3.-[Special.l
Peter Seminoe has been adjudged i'll
sane and taken to the asylum at Osh-
kosh. Seminoe recently obtained a di-
vorce from his wife and was charged
with burning 8 barn belonging to her.
The criminal charge has been dropped.
The Chilla BLOCK ON North Second street
has been sold to- ]. d. Cuyran and Louis
Weisner.
J. A McCallfn of Ployer has been
sentenced to one year in jail at Crown
Point, Ind. McCallin was convicted of
passing checks drawn on banks in which
be had no deposits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
WILL IMPROVE THE MINE.
New Shaft to he Sunk on the Atlantic
PROPERTY.

Iron Belt, Wis, June 4-[Speciall-
Frank Rockefeller, proprietor of the At
lantic mine, spent week in town looking
over his property. He decided to make
extensive improvements by having a new
shaft sunk on the east end of the mine
and new boiler-house and engine-house
built. The mine will also be equipped
with entirely new machinery. The At
lantic mine is considered as good a name
as there is on the range in proportion to
the extent it is worked, having yielded
more ore than any other single shaft on
the range last year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
WILL RAISE FROGS.
a New Industry to be Established at Two
Rivers.

Two Rivers, Wis, June 6.-[Special.]-
This city will soon foster another infant
industry. 1t is intended to locate frog
farm near here for the raising of frogs
with which to supply the large demand
which now exists for this species of food.
1t is expected to prove very profitable
investment.
Police Officer Kumbalek was severely
bitten on the hand yesterday while con-
Quoting prisoner to the lookup.
While engaged in house-moving John
Iaheys team became frightened and ran
away, wrecking a part of the effects as
we'll as demolishing the wagon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10

Spooner, Wis, June Especial Nv.
). Ferguson, welI-knoWn at Hayward
and Chippewa Falls, while at Spring
Brook was arrested ON charge of hav-
ing assaulted George Brown with a
sling shot. He viii have his examina-
tiOn at Spooner on June 13 His bail
was fixed at $500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Sparta Young Man Drowned.

Mauston, Wis, June 3.-[Special]-
Samuel Smith, in the employ of Stewart
& Harrison of this city, was drowned
this afternoon III the Lemonweir river
while bathing a span OF horses. His
body was recovered in about an hour.
He was "a years of age. His home
was in Sparta
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
FIGHT OVER A BRIDGE.
Members off THE Council at Ahnapee at
War.

Ahnapee, WIS, June 3-ISpeciaLl-
Members of the city council are still at
war bout the Second street bridge. A
meeting was held last evening and an
other will be held this evening. Some
of the members have almost come to
blows and the affair Is causing considera-
BILE trouble. The question to be settled
is whether an entirely new bridge shall
be built or the old one, which at the pres
ent time is condemned, shall be repaired.
A number of citizens believe the bridge
will greatly interfere with the new sur
vey recently ordered for this harbor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
BUILDING A SHORT LINE.
Tracks to be Run Into the Gravel Pits
Near Columbia.

Columbia, Wis, June 81 SpeciaLl +
A large force of men and teams began
work today on the side track that is to
be built from this place to a large gravel
pit on Black river that will be worked
by the Chicago, ST. Paul, Minneapolis
& Omaha Railway company. The line
is about three miles long and will take
about six weeks to build. Five cars of
grading machinery was received here,
accompanied by a large force of men
The work is being done by Nelson u
Fredericks, railroad contractors of Mini
neapolis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
ROBBED WHILE HE ATE.
Postmaster at Mendoza Station Relieved
of SEQ in Cash

Madison. Wis, June 4.-[SpeciaL]-
The postoffice at Mendoza station, about
seven miles north of this city, was
robbed of between $50 and 500 early
Wednesday morning while Postmaster
Veerhusen, who sleeps in the building,
was at breakfast. A stranger who had
been hanging about the place but who
was missing after the robbery is suspect
ed. He is described as about 5 feet Z
inches tall, medium build, smooth face
and wore light suit of clothes and
light cap.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
DROWNED IN A CISTERN.
=. and Mrs. George Resch's Child Loses

Mr.. and Mrs. George Resch's Child Loses
Its Life in MeMasha.
Menasha, Wis, June Especial IA
child belonging to Mr.. and Mrs George
Resch fell into a cistern Thursday night
and was drowned. The funeral took
place from st. Mary's Catholic church
this morning.
Charles r. Smith of the Menasha
Woodenware company is in the East at
tending his college class reunion at
Princeton, n. J. It is the twentieth an
niversary of the class.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Boy Drowned in Chippewa River

Chippewa Falls, Wis, June 6ISpe-
cial. ]-Ford Rogers, a boy II years of
age, the son of Mrs. G. Rogers of Irvine
was drowned in the Chippewa river at
that place last night. The little fellow
was playing on logs in the river and
missing his footing fell in. Being unable
to swim he drowned before help arrived.
The body was recovered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
APPLETON MEN INTERESTED.
Water Power at White Rapids Has Been
Purchased

water POs"eT 80 w IlItt Rapids Has Been
Purchased.
Menominee, Mich, june 5.-[Special]
A large paper-making establishment
of Appleton recently closed deal pur-
chasing the extensive waterpower site at
White Rapids. on the Menominee river,
some twenty-five miles north of here.
The concern also purchased several hun-
dred acres of land in and around the
Immediate vicinity of the new location.
and as soon as practicable will remove
their entire plant from the Fox river
to the, new site on the Menominee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Want Saloons Closed.

Neenah, Wis, June 4.-[Special. AT
a meeting of the council last night a peti-
ton was presented to the mayor and
council asking that saloons be. closed ON
Sunday A resolution was also passed
authorizing the mayor and city clerk to
borrow 5000 to meet current expenses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Military Commissions Issued.

Madison, Wis, June 6.-[Speciall-
Military commissions were today issued
to Charles j. Geislush, as captain of
Co. II, Fourth infantry, and to Mar
tin Anderson, as battalion adjutant of
the Fourth. These positions have been
held in reverse order by the same men,,
the transfer being made at the request
of Anderson. There will be no inspec-
lions of companies next week, Lieut..
Buck being at the Delafeld Military
academy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
CROPS LOOKING WELL.
Few Potatoes VIII be Raised in Burnett
County This Season.

CONhLy SedsOH.
Grantsburg, Wis, June 3.-[Special.l
Crops in this section of the state are
progressing nicely Notwithstanding the
late spring grain is fully as far advanced
at this time as in former years. The
acreage of grain in Burnett county is
the largest in a decade, caused by cheap
potatoes and the dropping off in that line
and sowing wheat in its stead. The
BURBERRY crop will be enormous and pick
ing will commence in a couple of weeks.
The cranberry crop will be the largest
in several years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
CAN BORROW THE MONEY.

Manawa will Soon Have a New School
Building.
Manawa, Wis, June 5.ISpecial. AT
a special school meeting held last even
ing resolution was adopted empowering
the school board to borrow $500 either
from the state trust funds or from pri-
vate individuals for the erection of a new
solid brick high school building This
together with $500. which was voted by
the town for the same purpose. makes
an available fund of $1,000. A building
committee was also chosen. Plans will
be secured at once and the work of
construction begun as soon as possible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
WILL GIVE TRANSFERS.
Superior Street Railway Company Grants
the Peoples Demand.

the Peoples Demand.
West Superior, Wis, June 3.-ESpe-
cial. THE Street Railway company has
notified the city council that on and after
September 1 next they will grant the
demands for transfers and will issue
them for the benefit of laboring men
between the hours of 6 and s o'clociS
morning and night and that after Janu-
airy I, 1898, by which time the company
expects 30 be out of the hands Of the
receivers, transfers will be granted on
all lines at all times. This is satisfac-
tory TO the parties who have been push
ing the movement and the agitation to
force the company into the transfer sys-
tenn will be dropped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
GREAT SPIRIT BLESSED.
Winnebago Indians Hold a Pow Wow at
Black River Falls.

Black River Falls.
Black River Falls, Wis, June 3.-FSpe--
cial. THE Winnebago Indians are ceie--
brating their annual blueberry dance at
the big lodge near the mission. The fes-
tivities are in honor of the Great Spirit,
for sending the bounteous crops of blue
berries, which now promises to be inn
mense. The pow WOW has been in
progress for the past three days and con-
cluded last night mid scenes of wild eX--
element. The picking season will open
the last of the present week, when the
Indians will enjoy their annual harvest,
which means an abundance to eat and
drink for the next sixty days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
CELEBRATION DECLARED OFF.
Mayor of Two Rivers Refused to Sign the

Mayor of Two Rivers Refused to Sign the
Appropriation Bill.
Two Rivers, Wis, June 4.-[SpeciaLl-
There will be no, Fourth of July celebra-
ton of any significance here this year
The mayor has refused to sign an order
on the treasurer for the $500 recently
appropriated, the Union Cornet band to
aid them in defraying the necessary ex-
penses All this. is the result of pro-
test filed by the firemen who also desired
an appropriation to enable them to de-
fray expenses, and it was to avoid dis
sensions that the mayor decided upon
tho ooJ1rSo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
SORRY THEY SOLD NOW.
Farmers Around Palmyra Look for a
Poor Hay Crop.

Palmyra, Wis, June 4.-[Special.]-
The earlier seasons promised outlook for
an abundant hay crop has failed, and
farmers who parted with the balance on
hand from last year regret their sales.
Old meadows are short and thin; clover
is very short with early bloom, new
seeding of timothy alone giving fair
promise; marsh lands are under water
and will give good or fair yield only
with the most favorable weather from
this time
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Farm Dwelling Burned.

Charles Graves farmhouse, three miles
southeast of this city, was burned yes
terday. The loss is $1200 no insurance.
The cause of the fire was from an over
heated stove
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Had His Hand Amputated.

Hebron, Wis, June 6.-[Special. i
Frank Mempham of this place. who was
badly injured while hunting last SatGr-
day by the bursting of his gun, has suf-
fered the amputation of one hand at the
wrist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Captured Three Bears.

Iron Belt, Wis, June 3.-[Special.]-
Charles Boivin, q trapper, captured three
huge bears last week ten miles south of
here on his trapping grounds. Bears and
deer are usually plentiful in this region
this SIMMER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Suing for. Heavy Damages.

West Superior, Wis, June 6.-ESpe-
1.-THE case of Henry w Gilbert
against the Water, Light and Power
company will go to the jury tonight. Gil
bert sues for $4,000 damages for in
burned by live wire alleged to have
been hanging owing to- negligence of the
cOmnanV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Waldo Man Injured.

Waldo. Wis, June Especial J.
While working in the gravel pit this
morning Henry Mey, Jr., was struck
with The handle of dump scraper and
received a severe scalp wound, besides
having his collar bone broken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
INDIAN FISHERMEN IN JAIL.
with Violating the Fish Laws at
Ashland

ChargeU W1th FlOlatIhss TIC FISH Laws at
Ashland.
Ashland, Wis, June 6.-[SpeciaI. L
Game Warden Woodley returned from
Raspberry island today, having arrested
two fishermen, seized $4,000 worth of
nets and a quantity of fish. The seizure
and arrests were made for alleged I'M
lawful fishing. The two prisoners are
Indians and they state they will fight
the matter on the grounds of being res
ervatiOn Indians. The game warden is
after other fishermen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
GASOLINE STOVE EXPLODED.
Mrs. ThornhiIPs Servant Girl Severely
Burned.

Oconomowoc, Wis, June 6.-iSpeciall
servant girl in the employ of Mrs.
Thornhill carelessly allowed a valve in
a gasoline stove to remain open yester-
day. and, in lighting one of the jets, the
whole room was enveloped in a blaze. G.
B. Johnson and Prof. Cross rushed to
her assistance and succeeded in eXtin-
gushing the flames, but not before Mr..
johnson and the girl had received some
had hurnc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
An Unknown Man Killed.

Prairie du Chen. Wis, June 6.lSpe-
the south limited on the Chicago. Bur
lington y Northern railway, five miles
from this city, this morning
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
LARGE LIST OF DELINQUENTs.
Sheriff of Douglas County Has &15, O69 to
Collect.


Collect.
West Superior, Wis, June 6-[Spe-
cial.l-County Treasurer Beglinger has
turned over to the sheriff for collection
the delinquent personal tax list for the
year 1895. It aggregates S15,O69 and
must all be collected in before the 1st
of July. The largest delinquent list is
in the town of Superior, where $3164
is unpaid, ard the smallest in the town
of Gordon, where there are two men who
between them owe the county S14.69
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
w. C. T. U. CONVENTION.
Many Delegates Attend the Meeting at
BeIOit.

BeIOit.
Beloit, Wis, June Especial. The
twenty-second annual convention of the
Christian Temperance union of Wiscon-
sin opened here today With large num-
Der of delegates in attendance. The
meetings are being held in the Baptist
church. The convention was, called to
order by the president, Mrs. Vie III.
Campbell After the reports had been
submitted and passed upon, Mrs. Addie
De Long made an address
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
SAWED THE JAIL BARS.

Sam Tatro Escapes from the Lookup al
Crantsburg.
Grantsburg, Wis, June 4.-[Special.]-
Sam Tatro, being held in the county
Jail to await trial at the circuit court
charged with illegal voting at last
springs election, sawed the jail bars last
night and escaped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
SUMMER HOTEL PROJECT.
'ortT- Western Railway Company May
Build at GalesviIle.

Build at Ga1esvine.
Galesville, Wis.,, June 2.ISpecial]E
Representatives of the North-W estern
Railroad company are in the city looking
over the town with view of putting up
large summer hotel. Galesville is an
nually becoming more popular as sum-
mer resort a'id the present accommodate
tions for tourists are inadequate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
ALLEGED CROOKS CAUGHT.
NEarinette Officers Arrest Two Suspects
Near Appleton Junction.

Near Appleton Junction.
Marinette, Wis, June 3.-[Special.l-
This morning Sheriff Hitchon and Un-
dersheriff Brown captured two mem near
Appleton Junction who are believed to
be wanted for the looting of the post
office in Menekaunee They were in
timidated but on the train the largest
one of the two made break for liberty.
He was hit over the head and downed
before he got away. He is supposed
to be freddy Baldwin," one of the most
notorious safo-bloWers in the Northwest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-02-06
Aluminium skates.

One of the most important aluminium
novelties of the year is the invention Of
a New Yorker 1t is a racing skate that
is almost without weight aud at the
same time sufficiently strong to stand
the tremendous pressure brought by
skaters ambitious TO break DOnoghue's
record of a mile in PIP Is. The skate
is composed of a steel runner eighteen
inches long, one-siXteenth of an inch
thick and almost as thin as the blade of
knife The blade is supported by pc
culiar shaped aluminium support on top
of which is 4 light strip of mahogany,
making beautiful and artistic skate.
One of the greatest problems skate man
ufacturers have had to contend with
was the production of skate with a
knife-like runner eighteen inches or
more in length. strong and rigid, and
yet light enough to make their use prac-
ticable.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-02-06
FROM THE DARK JUNGLE.
i Big Hahoon Brought Over on the
Bark HrrmeS.

!, Zig ;;ahoon brought Over on the
.,,rk uermeS.
An nmigrant with an Afro-HiDernian
countenance arrived on the Swedish
borl. tIer,oos . cantivp in chains e9ys
, No,,- yorl, avcbaaon fc is = large
,.ontb African baboo1 nj intelligent an
,,,a,,nca. nj ,,,r,s,e and u,as brought
r-,,,, i1as, f o,don cou.b Africa nv the
..,ntoi,, or +ho he.,I- III +, only ~
,,l,,,1,.. al Glands ! r.ct Il, 6aiobt ami
With a., 1iftja tra;.,ir.. ,,,Id qiyo that