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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
PLEA FOR CLEMENCY.
Friends of Charles Holt to Apply for His
Pardon.

Madison, Wis, Sept 1s.-[Speciall-
Application will be made to Gov Up
ham October 10 for q pardon from state
prison for Charles Holt, sent to Wau-
pun from this city a little more than
a year ago for a term of two years for
breaking into the home of James Gil
lespie in connection with one McIale,
who got half a year more The appIi-
cation for pardon has been signed by
Judge Donovan, who sentenced Holt
The grounds on which the application is
based are that Holt, who has an ex-
cellent record in prison. is breaking down
in health, and if kept in for the fall
term is likely to be o lifelong invalid
and unable to support the wife and four
children who are now dependent on the
mothers labors for a livelihood. Then,
too, Holt has an aged father in feeble
health who does not expect to live
through the winter who says his only
chance to see his boy again is to secure
his pardon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
Two Children Drown.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 16, 1896
Frank Beczkowski, aged years, fell
into cistern at his home, 1855 We'll
street, yesterday while playing with his
sister. His father, who was at work
across the street, was called and Sc
cured the body of the child Medical
aid was summoned, but life was ex-
tinct
Fred Devere, a son of Richard Devere
OF GO Sixth street, fell into slip at the
foot of Canal street, while playing along
the dock about 6 o'clock last night.
The body was recovered by Roundsman
Neidner and Officer Flynn and taken to
the boys home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
CLUTCHED THE PILOT.
William Wager of Marinette will
Live to Tell of a Terrible
Experience.

Marinette, Wis, Sept 1S.-[SDecial. /
William wager, a milk peddler was
tossed into the air on St. Paul crossing
last night, his horse killed and wagon
smashed. wager fell out of the side door
of the closed vehicle on to the engine
pilot and chung there until he was found
after the train had backed a mile into
the station, it being supposed his re-
mains were scattered along the track
Wager was stupefed and little deranged
but beyond a few ribs broken was not
injured seriously.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
1T WAS HUMAN BLOOD.
Sensational Evidence in the RilgeHdoTf
Murder Case at Kenosha.

Muruer Ease dC EAOhOSifds
Kenosha, Wis, Sept. 19.-Sensational
evidence was produced today in the trial
of August Hilgendorf, charged with the
murder of his wife, Bertha Hilgendorf on
July 4. Several witnesses swore to the
fact that they had seen the defendant IN
an intoxicated condition during that day.
Or. w. E. Coapes of the postgraduate
medical college of Chicago presented the
most sensational evidence. He said that
the dark spot which appeared on the de-
fendant's clothing after the alleged muir
der was human blood and that from its
appearance it must have spurted there
from distance of two or three feet,
which condition could not have been
brought about from handling the dead
body.
The theory of the defense is understood
to be that the woman committed suicide
and that the husband did what was nat
ural when he discovered the deed-ln
picking the body up and attempting to
carry her to her bed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
AFTER THE WISCONSIN CUP.
Neenah Ice-Yachtsmen Building Several
New Racers fog Winter.

New Racers fog Winter.
Menasha. Wis, Sept. 19.I[Special.l-
Preparations are being made for ice
yacht racing on Lake Winnebago for the
coming winter. The first formal event
OF this sport occurred last winter when
The Jay. owned by John Kimberly, Jr.,
Won the handsome cup offered by the
,1gening Wisconsin. Three races will
take place next winter for the champion
tIasss cup and will be sailed alternately
at Neenah, Oshkosh and Fond du Lac,
aud the boat which will succeed in NJ, win in
ming two out of the three events will be
awarded the Wisconsin cup. Several en-
thusiasts in this city have already an
ticipated the event and preparations are
being made to build an ice-boat capable
Cd competing with any on the lake. Au-
gust Mussbecker, who is experienced in
lbis Iine, has begun the construction
OF boat which will be completed and
ready for use when the lake freezes
and yachting begins. The yacht will be
aaanued by August and Charles Muss-,
becker and Louis and Charles Utley of
{biS civ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
WINNEBAGO IS RISING.
Water will Soon be Above the Crest of
Menasha Dam.

Menasha Dam.
Neenah, Wis, Sept. 1S.-Owing to the
recent heavy rains the water in Lake
Winnebago is rapidly rising and the,
prospects are that the water will soon
reach the crest of the Menasha dam. A
northeastern wind drove the wafer back
a trife yesterday, but Notwithstanding:
the water level was within three inches
of the crest of the dam. With the water
at the proper level the mill men will
soon be able to dispense with steam
power ard resume the use of water. IF
the present expectation of high water is
not soon realized the mill men have the
consolation that navigation closes early
in November and they will then be al
lowed the unrestricted use of the water
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
HELD IN HEAVY BONDS.
Alleged Oconomowcc Robbers Bound
Over for Trial.

Over for Trial.
Oconomowcc, Wis. Sept. 17.5tSpe-
cial. THE persons charged with the
robbery of Charles Streigert were ar
raigned before Judge Rogan in the mu-
nicipal court today for examina ton. The
defendants were represented by able
counsel. Ex-Judge Parks appeared for
Louie Otto, John A. Kelly for Luther
Clements, William Flemming for Will
liam Van Dusen and Edwin Hurlbut for
Charles Bolson. Charles Streigert the
farmer who was robbed. his son and
daughter were present and testified as
to the facts in the case. Deputy Sheriff
Palmer and Marshal TuttIe gave the de-
tails of the confession of Van Dusen and
Bolson and the finding of the money, Il
portion in the cellar OF Van Dusen's
house, some in the woods and the bal
ance in a barn. Judge Rogan held the
prisoners for trial to the September term
of court in bonds of $4,000 each. The
eases viii probably come up next week.
There was large crowd in the city hall
to hear the case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Appleton Mill Men Accused of IL
legally Drawing Water from
Fox River.

Appleton, Wis, Sept 1G.-[Special.l-
Peter Broeren. foreman Of the power
plant of the Kaukauna Electric Light
company, was arrested this morning by
United States Deputy Marshal Buckley
and brought before United States Court
Commissioner kellogg in this city,
charged with having illegally drawn
Water for power on August 30 and Sep
TENDER 1. He pleaded not guilty and
was held in $500 bonds to the United
States court at Milwaukee,
President Frank Russell of the Nee
nah Paper company of Neenah was ar
ralgned here yesterday on Il similar
charge and discharged for want of evil
dence
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
SCRAPED HIS SCALP.

Baraboo Farmer Severely Injured by n
Corn Cutter.
Baraboo, Wis. Sept. 16.-[Speciai.E
As David Kratzenburg, who resides near
here, was working with V-shaped dou-
ble-edged corn cutter yesterday he met
with a bad accident. His little girl was
driving the team when it became unman-
ageable and as Mr.. Kratzenburg grabbed
for the lines he fell before the knife, the
cutter passing over his head, slicing off
piece of scalp as large as mans hand.
He may recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
Fire in a Tailor Shop.

Rhinelander, Wis, Sept. 17.-[Special.l
Fire in the tailoring establishment of
Kruger & LANCE early this morning did
considerable damage to the stock of
goods and badly disfgured the buildings:
Keeble's bakery next door was damaged
by water and smoke. No insurance was
carried on the stock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
MILWAUKEE MATTERS.
Died in ,IaDan.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. Is. 1896
The death, in Japan Cd August II, of
Mrs. Droppers, wife of Prof. Droppers,
who was formerly connected with the
Milwaukee high school, was announced
in letter received in the city yesterday
Prof. Droppers has occupied the chair
of political economy in the Imperial uni
versity at Toxic, Japan, for the past
few years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
GLIDDEN RIOT CASES.
All the Participants Except One Were
Discharged.

Ashland, Wis, Sept. 1S.-[Special.l i
The Glidden riot cases were tried in the
municipal court this morning and all of
the seven mer arrested were discharged
except johnson, who, it is said will
plead guilty, and it is thought this will
amicably settle matters between the OPP
posing factions. Observation-Disclosures
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
Fire in a Tailor Shop.

Rhinelander, Wis. sspt. 17.l[Special.]
Fire III the tailoring establishment OF
Kruger & LANCE early this morning did
considerable damage to the stock of
goods and badly dishgured the buildings.
Keebles bakery next door was damaged
by water and smoke. No insurance was
carried on the stock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
SHULLSBURG BANK ASSIGNS.
yt was Made at the Recon- mendations OF
Examiner Kidd.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 19.-[Special.l-
1.-THE Shulsburg bank Of which Q: j. Me
Low is president and George W. Douglas
cashier made an assignment Tuesday.
Bank Examiner Kidd made an examina-
ton of IFS affairs Saturday, and the as
signment was made or his recommenda-
ton. The banks report of July 6 showed
resources and liabilities of STA, 94O.S2;
deposits, SOS, 440.S2; loans and discounts,
SD, 418O7. The capital of the institu-
ton is $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
CREDITORS TAKE STOCK.
Emmons Burr as Settling Up His Affairs
of Stevens Point.

Stevens Point, Wis, Sept. 1S.-[Spe-
cial l-Emmons Burr, cashier of the de-
duce his creditors to take some stock of
the Plover Paper company held by the
bank at the time of the failure, in set
Element of their claims. A number have
already agreed to do this, the plan being
to pay the creditors in full provided they
will take this stock at its face value.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
RECEPTION TO STUDENTS.
First Social of the School Year at Law
renee University.

Appleton, Wis, Sept 1s.-[speciaL]E-
The first social function of the school
year at Lawrence university will be
receptions given for the new students ats
the gentlemen, at the chapel, and by
the Y. W. G. A. for the ladies, at Orms-
by hall. These receptions are prepara-
tory to the formal faculty reception, or
''walk around" as it is Familiarity called,
which always marks the opening OF the
year and will be given this year as usu-
al in the chapel on the evening of the
second Friday of the term.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
SHE WILL RECOVER.
Doctors Locate the Bullet in Mrs. sra l.
erickson's Body.

Especial. 1.-The Fredrickson shooting af-
far will come up in ten days for exam
nation. Meanwhile the defendant will
be compelled to remain in Jail unless an
other attempt to procure bail proves moro
successful. The signers he secured yes
terday could not justify to the amount
asked for by the court and he was re-
turned to the custody of the sheriff.
Mrs. Fredrickson, the victim, is resting
easy today, the doctors having succeeded
in finding the ball late yesterday. 1t is
believed that she will recover unless blood
poisoning sets in.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
DRESS CAUSED HER DEATH.

La Crosse Woman Run Down by the
Cars at Houston, Mimi.
La Crosse, Wis, Sept. 19.-{Special.E
Mrs Ingelborg Handop, aged "A
years, and deaf, was fatally hurt
by the cars at Houston, Mimi,
last evening. A freight train was
switching on the side track, and she
attempted to cross, when her dress
caught on a splinter of the rail and held
her fast till the train ran her down.
Both legs were cut off and she died at
10 O'clock last nigh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
Death of a Teacher.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept Is, 1896
Miss Mary Warne, a teacher in the
Nineteenth district primary school No.
=, died on Monday at the country home
of her mother, near Fort Atkinson. The
cause of her death was typhoid fever,
with which she had been i'll for about
three weeks. Two sisters of Miss
Warne are teachers in the Milwaukee
schools and the city residence Of the
family is at 81 Twenty-irst street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
Former PALMYRA Man Suicides.

Palmyra Wis, Sept. 19.-[Special.] i
News has been received here of the sui
eide by shooting at San Jose, Cal, of
William Gardner, aged 6S years, an ear
ly settler and for many years a promi-
nent resident of this county. He went
to California for the benefit of his
lnn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
Jchnson-Roach Nuptials.

Waterloo, Wis, Sept 17.-[SpeciaI +
w r. Roach of the firm of Roach &
Seeber company of this city was united
in marriage yesterday Nafternoon to Miss
Cora Johnson, for several years a teach
er in the city schools. The ceremony
was performed by Rev II. Ferris Of
Columbus. The newly-wedded coupe
left Yesterday on a weeks wedding tour
Of The East
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
GOV. UpHAM's YACHT WRECKED.
Race at Mendoza Lake Had to be Post
pOned.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 19.-[Special.] l.
The yacht race on Lake Mendoza this
afternoon had TO be postponed ON ac-
count of the hixh gale which is blowing
and which resulted in the wrecking of
two boats, Gov. Upham's Venus, the
Phi-Del-ta boat, while E. NJ. Browns
yacht, the Spree, was blown ashore be-
fore the time for the race.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
STRUCK BY AN ENGINE.
Two Mem BADLY Hurt on the Omaha Read
Near SpoOner.

Spooner; Wis, Sept Special /
John Werner, section foreman, and one
of his men. were struck by an engine on
the Omaha road while they were taking
their handcar off the track Werner was
badly hurt He was thrown over the
fence.
Mrs John Layton was thrown out of
her buggy last evening and seriously in
iured. Her horse became frightened by
a passing train. Her husband dropped
dead in his yard a few weeks ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
Golden Wedding Celebration.

Baraboo, Wis. Sept 16.-[Special.l-
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. White of Lime
Ridge celebrated their golden wedding
Yesterday with large number of friends.
They have lived in Baraboo and Sank
county since 1854.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
TEN YEARS AT HARD LABOR.

,Tohn Roeder Convicted of Criminal
Ofense at Sturgeon Bay.
Sturgeon Bay, Wis, Sept. 18.-[Spe-
cial John Roeder, who was found
guilty of criminal offense at the pres
ent term of the circuit court, was today
sentenced by Judge Hastings to ten
wears at hard labor in the state prison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-23
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF.
E. W., Durant Wins His Case at La
Crosse.

Crosse.
La Crosse, Wis, Sept 1S.-[Speeial-
In the case Of E. w. Durant ct al. VS..
Robert NJ. McElwee, which had been
on trial in the United States court since
Tuesday, the jury today returned YER
dict for the plaintiff, though the amount
of Judgment has not vet beer fixed. The
suit was to recover 5000, loaned by
the plaintiff and for which he was Sc
CURED on stock of logs.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-11-25
In The Shadow Of the AIhambra.'
A Splendid Book Offered as a Premium to
our Subscribers.

We have made arrangements with
the publishers, S. d. Newman & Co..
whereby we can offer the above his.
toricai romance as i premium to SUBJ
scribers to this pap, r, on the following
terms:
For SO cash we will send the Herald
D Tribune 2 years and give one copy
of the book.
For five yearly subscriptions to the
Herald and Tribune we will give to the
one getting ap the club, 8 copies of the
book.
10 the one getting up a club of 10
yearly subscribers, we will give 8 copies
OF the book; all subscriptions must be
accompanied by the cash.
The book is boun | in cloth. embel.
ished cover, contains $50 pages. and ia
intensely interesting.
We append some opinions expressed
by persons who have read the book:
1t Compares Favorably with Ben Hur.r
1t charmed me from the beginning
ana the interest increased and intensi-
ned as the story progressed, to the last
word 1t is good, fascinating and ele
CANT at the start, but better further
on.' Its literary character is of a very
nigh order, its moral tone is pure and
elevating, its plot is vel! conceived and
happily rendered. To hold the reader
In check and at the same time inspire
sublime expectancy and never disap.
point, in the least degree, those expec.
tatlons, is truly the work of an artist
and genius. l am certain the work will
live and immortalize the author. II
compares favorably with ben Hur"
and the best books of that class.-REy.
q. I. CARROLL, Morristown, Tennessee.
All Men Should Carefully Read 1t.
AS the title of DR.. Greenlee's book
indicates, it Is a story of the Last DAYS
OF the Moorish rule in Spain, and the
i'll fated Boabdil, so famed in story and
legend is the heir apparent to the throne
when the action opens. DR.. Greenlee is
an Arabic scholar of great repute, and,
In his book, he has constantly had in
mind the three unities that all the mas.
tiers tell us belong to the worthy book
or drama-unities of time, place and
action. He has constantly adhered to
historical verities, and, while it is a
conIessedly historic romance, the novel
is not subordinate to history. Even a
cursory examination is sufficient to
warrant the statement that all men OF
this section, and especially all men OF
this city who make any p~retensions of
literary tastes, should buy and care.
fnlly read I'm the Shadow of the Al
hambra. Knoxville Daily Journal.
One of the Most Popular Novels Ever Writ en-
Lovers of good historical literature,
ministers, scholars and students will
find this book an invaluable addition
to their library. 1t is destined to be one
of the most popular novels ever writ
ten.-Chattanooga Methodist Advocate
Journal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-11-25
Dulaney-TaylOr

Friday night of last week DR.. N. T.
Dulaney and Oliver Taylor, of Bristol,
gave a character recital and musicale
in Johnson City. These young men
both showed remarkable genius. DR..
Dulaney's impersonation of Bill Nye
was perfect and one could almost see
the old fellow back in the harness
laboring before his audience, through
his dry humor.
Oliver Taylor as Bob Taylor was Bob
Taylor. When he-appeared the audi
ence smiled. When he said ~ come
before you to expound the principles
Of Democracy" the audience wept.
When the inevitable Baby songs and
Black Nanny chestnut were sprung
the audience went wild.
1t was a great day for play goers in
Johnson City. Tho singing by the
quartette was good and the other selec-
tions excellent. Everyone unites in
hoping they may be fortunate in SO.
curing these talented young men again
for our town in the near future.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-11-25
ELECTRICITY
Adopted by the &. II. & D. Ry. for Suburban
Trains.

Adopted by the C. II. & D. Ry. for Suburban
Trains.
The management of the G. II. & d.
Ry., recognizing that the public de.
mand low rates and trains at shorter
intervals for their suburban business
than is practical with the present mo-
tive power and heavy equipment, have
decided to adopt u lighter equipment
for the handling OF this short local
business, in some of its most densely
populated territory, by calling to its
aid electricity, and a deal was onsu-
sumated in this city yesterday, by
which the Cincinnati, Hamilton &
Dayton Railway becomes the owner,
by purchase, of the street railway lines
Of Middleton, Ohio.
The G. II. & ID. Ry. Co. ssumes con.
troll at once, and will make immediate
connection between the street car tracks
and the railway. Through cars will
be operated from all parts of the city
with electricity as the motive power.
The most modern equipment, motors
and cars will be put on this line In q
short time, and a very low schedule of
fares will be adopted, and every effort
put forth to give the travelling public
an electric service which can not be
excelled anywhere in this country.
ln a short time the electric service
will be extended south of Hamilton to
Cincinnati, thus revolutionizing its
suburban business, which is the heav-
lest any line has running out of Gin
cinnati. The C. II. & d. Ry. have in
view, in this connection, the building
up of the suburban villages stretching
along the Mill Creek Valley.
The action of the Cincinnati, Hamil.
ton &c Dayton Railway in this matter,
which insures an electric service be.
tween Cincinnati, Hamilton and Mid.
dletown far superior to any which can
be afforded by a line built for that pur.
pose because of the fact that this rail-
road has q much more solid and smooth
roadbed than could be built for the
exclusive use of an electric service,
will probably result in dis%couraging
the investment of much larger sums OF
money by the competing lines through
territory where there is not business
enough for more than one such road,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-11-25
LOCUST MOUNT.

"Everything's lovely and the goose
hangs high" in all the regions around
Locust Mount. w B. White, Robert
Walker, j. s. Hunt and Co., have put
up a pair of stock scales near Mr.
Whites shop. w. H. Sylvester has
erected a turkey roost in his poultry
yard. Well, by crimis, If the boys and
girls haven't married around here until
your old Uncle is just standing on his
head; great Je W~hitakers, it's too bad
l just gap for breath ever time one
looks at me; l just think it is a sign we
are to marry; and If she grins, I Just
can't stand 1t at all. Say, Mr.. Editor,
you tell that Esmeralda, Florida CORES.
pendent, If he could just see me knock
ing around the gals over in Long
Hungry and down on Toe String and
up in Bonneville, that he would think
rs some horse and some alligator; facts.
What in the thunder did he near any.
way, by wanting us to leave Cana,
where heavens fairest daughters
dwell and come down to Sodom and
select an old stingy maid for q wife,
that the gnats and mosquitoes sucked
dry before we were born; q plagued
cash on Florida; I wouldn't swap any
gal for the whole State, with the mud
daubers, gnats, mosquitoes, poisonous
reptiles and Democrats, all throwed in
for boot; be didly dad thump II I
would. Wonder If DR.. Leab's got any
license to sell nowp 'spect they'll 20
up now, McKinley's elected. Say,
WASN'T that rally q Jim whizzer, and
them gals, too pretty to liver There
will be an entertainment at Limestone
church, on the first Saturday in De-
cember. The Rev. G. w. Keys is now
on the Sulphur Springs circuit; 1t Is
believed he will stir up quite a matri.
monial revival; but he should not get
so enthused as to forget his early piety.
Mel. Mahoney has erected a new house
near Cahal Academy. A. j. Campbell,
d. G. Leah, Hubble Hale, j. E. Gibson
and Enos Hunt are all On the Southern
market with mules and horses. John
Horn has been dangerously sick, but
is fast recovering. T. j. Bowser is re.
covering from a serious illness. John
Kizer aims on sending his pumpkins
up to Mckinley to to be run into gold.
/ am UNCLE FULLER.