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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
KENosHA TANNERY BURNS.
n. r. Allen Sons Suffer Loss of $40,
900 from Fire.

Kenosha, Wis, May Especial. Il
Fire at midnight did $4,000 damage at
the n. r. Allen Sons tannery. The
origin of the fire is not known. 1t is sup
posed to have started in a bark pile by
spontaneous combustion. The depart
ment most injured was the leech house.
where the liquor was injured by cinders
and foreign substances getting into it.
There were forty Of the liquor tanks, val
ued at about $50 per tank. All Of it
was ruined The damage would reach
greater figures if the delay occasioned
by the ruin of this liquor were taken into
account. There was only $4,000 insur-
Kenosha, Wis, May Especial i
The barn of Nicholas Zehren, three
miles south of here was burned last
night together with three calves, several
farm implements. four bales of hay, 80
bushels of oats and other material. The
origin of the fire is unknown. Damage
q h0l1t $1,000
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
ERECTED BY FRIENDS.
Memorial Exercises at the Grave of
One of the Cronin Con-
XiCtS.

Argyle, Wis, May 5.-[Special1-A
twelve-foot granite shaft, with the in
scription, "From the Irish Nationalist,
was unveiled here today over the grave
of Patrick O'Sullivan, known as the
'iceman," one of the convicted murder
ers of DR.. P. H. Cronin. the Irish pat
riot and opponent of the Clan-na-Gael,
who died four years ago today Con the
anniversary of the Cronin murder), in
Joliet prison. The funds for the monu-
ment. it is said were subscribed by per-
sonal friends of the dead man, the idea
that the Clan-na-Gael or any other or
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
MUST STAND TRIAL.
Preliminary Examination of Anton
and Joseph Cichosz at
Stevens Point.

Stevens Point, Wis, May 5.-[Speciall
Anton and Joseph Cichosz, who are ac-
cused of the murder of their uncle on
Anri % last. had their preliminary ex-
ANIMATION before Judge Murat yesterday
AFTERNOON and were held for trial at the
November term of the circuit court, the
charge being murder in the first degree.
The old man and the young men be-
came involved in an argument while Ill
a field and began throwing stones. the
uncle was struck on the head with
stone and died shortly after reaching
the house. The young men left him and
came to the city, but when they learned
of the fatal termination of the quarrel
they gave themselves up to the authori,
ties. 1t is understood that they will
plead self-defense.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
STILL HAVE HOPE.
Another Effort Made to Get Railway
Franchise at KenOsha.


Franchise at KenOsha.
Kenosha, Wis, May Especial. i
The Milwaukee, Racine & Kenosha
Street Railway company has evidently
not given up hopes of getting through
Kenosha upon the same terms it pro-
posed in the first ordinance presented
to the council some months ago. Last
evening Mathew Slush, president of the
company, and A. w Bishop, it's secre--
tary, appeared before the council and
asked that an ordinance amending the
ordinance as it passed the council be
reconsidered. There was a considerable
hesitation on the part of the council to
take the matter UP at all, but finally the
amendments were read and it was found
that some of the provisions cut out of
the original ordinance were insisted upon
by the railway people. In two or three
of the provisions there is an opportunity
for another longdrawn-out battle, but
since the new council is now in power,
present how it will come out.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
M1LwAUKEE LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Hogs--Receipts, 10 cars: market, weak.
$40; light 100 to 100 lbs, 3.40@3.55.
Cattle, Receipts, l car; market steady.
Butchers steers medium to good, 1850 to
1880 lbs, 37oa 5o 9o GO common TO fair SOC
good, 2.45M2 So; heifers, good to choice,
2.750l3.50; common to good, 2.250l3. 90;
stockers,. 800 to 700 lbs, 2.75@3.25 Gamers.
l. 60M200; bulls, common to good, 2.2002. 80;
good t. choice, 2.5002. 80; feeders, 800 to
$50. 3.25@3.50; veals dull. 3.00@3.25; mixers
and springers, 18.00M32. 90.
Sheep-Receipts, 0 cars; market steady,
2.50@375 lambs steady. 3.5O0425.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
L. A. ERHART RESIGNED.
Walter A. Chapman Elected President of
WinnebagO Wheelmen.

Fond du Lac, Wis, May 6.-[Special:.l
AT a meeting of the Winnebago wheel
men last evening Walter A. Chapman
was elected president of the club in place
of l.. A. Erhart, resigned. 1t was prac-
tically decided to join the L. A. W., but
formal action will not be taken until the
next meeting of the club. The dues of
the club were raised to correspond with
an r. A. w. organiza ton. It was also
decided to take part in the relay race
from kaukauna to this city. The local
riders will have the relay from Oshkosh
to Fond du Lac
For the first time in many moons the
jail at this place is free of tramps. Not
a hoboe can be found around the city.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
ANOTHER LICENSE FIGHT.
West Superior Saloonlzeepers Are Pay
ing Under Protest.

West Superior, Wis, May 7.---[Spe-
cial. THE saloonmen are preparing to
make another fight upon the license. ques-
ton This spring there is no payment
on the installment plan as has been in
vogue for couple of years by the adj
ministration of Rev. Starkweather and
others because Of .hard times Before
the saloons can operate this year they are
expected to tender the city treasurer $500
in cash. This amount number have
already paid, but by a preconcerted ar
rangement and upon the advice of Judge
Fridley, attorney for the Retail Liquor
Dealers Protective association, they are
taking receipts for $500 of it as paid
Eunder protest"
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
TOO MANY OFFICERS.
Organization of the Superior Board of
Public Works Not Certain.

Public Works Not Certain.
West Superior, Wis, May 7.-[Special.]
The board of public works is involved
in a dissension regarding its organiza-
ton and the employment of it's clerk,
Fred Baxter against President A. *.
Smith. Fred Baxter is the new mem
Der just appointed by Mayor Pattison
and before he had taken his seat the
board had organized for the year, elected
Mr.. Smith, the senior member, presi-
dent and retained II. S. Oliver as clerk
When Baxter took his seat he moved
a reconsideration of the clerkship, which
with Olson's assistance he carried, and
then had named j. G. Stewart for the
position. 1t is claimed that the reten-
ton of Stewart is illegal The affair has
been referred to the city attorney.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
CHANGES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Wisconsin a. O. U. w. Not in a Pros
porous Condition.

WAoCOGEoII1 kAs " o. w. NOL III a 4 TOB-
porous Condition.
Green Bay, Wis. May 6.--[SpeciaL1
The nineteenth annual meeting Of the
Grand lodge, A. O. Z. w. of Wiscon-
sin, began here this morning with 1870
delegates in attendance. The reports of
the grand officers were not of the most
encouraging description. the announce
ment being made that special assess
ments would be required to pay arreara ges
Of death losses in this jurisdiction. Few
new members have been received during
the year. Various changes are recon-
mended and will be made in the constitu-
ton, that in relation to the plan of as
sessment being the most important. It
is probable the meeting will last for three
days and upon the action taken will de-
pend much of the future success of the
order
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
DISMISSED THE CASE.
Charles Larson, Accused of Granddaughter
at Superior, Free Man.

Charles Larson, Accused of Granddaughter
at Superior, Free Man.
West Superior, Wis, May. 6.-[Spe-
cial.l-Judge Smith in the superior court
at noon today took away from the jury
the case of Charles Larson, charged with
manslaughter, and directed verdict of
not guilty. Larson is the bartender who
was arrested on a charge of having
killed Andrew Carlson, who died from
out Of the defendants saloon. The
charge at first was murder which was
changed to manslaughter. The state
failed to prove it's case
Gabriel Payette, who was charged
with embezzling $3.50 from Alex. Tour
vile, pleaded guilty to petty larceny and
got sixty days in the county jail
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE.

Work will Commence on the Feeble
Minded Home.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, May 6.LSpe-
cial. l-Contracto Wooley, Architect
John Charles and Hans 3. Warner are
making arrangements for the immedi-
ate commencement of work upon the
home for the predetermined, and Civil
Engineer Gibson, in the employ of the
Wisconsin Central road, is making a sur
vey for the spur track to run into the
grounds, which must be built at once in
order to deliver material
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
GIRLS ROW AT MADISON.
Two Full Crews Formed at the State Uni
verSity.

Madison, Wis, May GA second
crew of varsity girls went out on the
lake last night under the tutelage of
Coach O'Dea. The members of the sec
ond crew are: Misses Emma Bibbs,
Amelia Schriber, Helen Verplanck,. Ann
L. Mashek. Laura A. Sceets, Helen Dor
set, Ella Smith and Jennie C. Evans
The crew left the boathouse just at sum
set. A great crowd of spectators gath
cred to see them start and the lake was
dotted with boats filled with the curious
A meeting will be held Thursday, when
the personnel of the two ladies' racing
crews will be determined
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
a11LwAUKEE DAIRY MARKET.

Butter-Fancy creamery, per ID, 15016c:
inferior to choice, 10Ggl4c; best dairy
logic; roll, 8@1Oc; packing stock, do, co
GheeseMFuii cream fats, per lb. so
1cc: oheddars. 9d91ac; Young Ana-rie"s.
as401oc; brick, 90l1Oc; new, 8@9c; lmbur-
ger, 1OM11c; Swiss, do, 12613c.
Eggs-Per doz. fresh, S@9c.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
Britain Likely to Protest..

London, May At is stated here that
preparations are being made to appeal
through Brussels against the acquittal Of
Capt. Lothaire, the Belgian officer who
hanged the English trader Stokes in the
Congo Free State. the result of whose
trial was exclusively announced by the
Associated press on Thursday last.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
A SPEEDY YACHT.
Syndicate of Neenah Men Secure
the Verona from Mime
apoliS Parties.

Neenah, Wis. April 7.--[Special.l 1.-The
Verona, the speedy yacht bought from
Minneapolis parties by Messrs. j. A.
Kimberly. Jr., . ohm p. Shells and
Charles Babcoch, reached here via rail-
road this week and has been placed in
service on Lake Winnebago The Nero-
ma is a Herreschoff model and barring
accidents will easily outsail anything on
the lake at present.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
Lieut.-Gov. Baensch an Editor.

Manitowoc, Wis, May 6-[Special] J..
Lieut.-Gov. Baensch has purchased the.
Manitowoc Post, a German paper, from
conducted in the interest of the Repub-
lican party Mr. Baensch will edit the
paper, assisted by Walter Whitman.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
Rurned the Dwelling.

Sturgeon Bay. Wis, May 6.-[Special.l
The residence of Phillip jacobson on
the west side was totally destroyed by
fire yesterday afternoon, together with
a part of the contents. The loss will
reach about $1,000; insured for $500.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
RAFT WAS NOT SAFE.
Four Men Precipitated Into the
Water While Crossing OcontO
River.

Underhill Wis, May 6.-[speciall i
William Gerndt of Hayes, Wis, was
drowned last evening while attempting
to cross the south branch Of Oconto riv-
er on raft in company with three other
men, When almost across the raft
broke. All reached shore safely except
Gerndt, who sank and was not seen
again. The body was recovered this
morning. He was % years old and un-
1.rod
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
stone WORKS Damaeed

Baraboo, Wis, May Especial. THE
stone crusher works at Devils Lake,
owned by the Hammill Fire Escape com
pany of Chicago, were damaged by some
malicious persons to the extent of sew
eral hundred dollars.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
Thiexes at Wautoma.

Wautoma, Wis, May 6.ISpecial.1-
The hardware store of f. F. Wehsuer
and the saloon of G. Henke was entered
by burglars last night and about $40
worth of revolvers besides some small
change was taken.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
Breach Of Promise Verdict.

Madison Wis, May 6.-[SpeciaE]-A
jury in the circuit court this afternoon
gave xerdiet Of MYTH FOR breach Of
promise against Louis Martin, harness
maker Of Mount Horeb. He promised
to marry her March II, it was alleged,
but married another March Z. He made
no defense and judgment went by de-
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
Abnapee Man Disappears.

Ahnapee, Wis, May 6.-[Special. J.
John Barrand, a saloonkeeper here, for
merly of Milwaukee and Wauwatosa,
suddenly left his business and family
a week ago since which time nothing
has been heard from him.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
THE SULTAN is sHAKY.
News from Persia Does Not Tend to Peace
of Mind.

of Mind.
Constantinople, May 1.-The news
papers here were authorized to announce
the death of the Shah of Persia, but
without stating the cause. One news
paper announces that the Shah was out
for walk, felt unwell and died sudden
,ly. Some apprehension is felt here in
official circles owing to the fact that the
assassin formerly lived in this city, from
which place he communicated with
Sheikh Jem Aleddin, who is credited
Shah and Grand Vizier of Persia
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
READY FOR DISTRIBUTION.
Dean Henry's Book of Northern Wis
c0nsin is Completed.

consin is Completed.
Madison, Wis, May 7.-[SpeciaLl-
Dean w. A Henry's handbook Of North
ern Wisconsin,, prepared for the state
board of immigration, is emerging from
the hands of the printer, and $4,000
copies will be ready for distribution in
a few days. They can be procured
either of Secretary George w. Bishop,
Rhinelander, or Superintendent of Pub
lie Property Morley, at the capital. The
book is handsome volume of 1872 pages,
profusely illustrated 1t relates especial
ly to Northern Wisconsin and its re-
sources.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
KENosHA PASTOR RESIGNS.

Rev. p. HI. Rogers to Retire from the
Congregational Passionate.
Kenosha, Wis, May 7-[Special.l-
Quite stir was created in the Congre-
gational church last evening when Rev.
p. H. Rogers, the pastor, announced his
resignation It will take effect the last
week in July The trustees will smeet
next week and consider it..
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
Milwaukee, May Z, 1896.

CHICAGO POTATO MARKET.
Chicago Observation-Disclosures still quiet
and market very uninteresting Supply
large, but demand limited from all sources.
Former prices are given, ranging as fol-
lows Burbanks, per bus. 16M19c; Hebrons,
per bus, 15M1Sc; rose, per bus, 13Q117c: peer
less per bus, 140l16c; mixed, per bus, 14@
I r.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11

Sycamore streets during the day, the
south side lines being abandoned A Few
cars left the Kinnickinnic and National
avenue barns about Z a. m, but outside
of these not wheel turned on the south
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
Hale,s Summer Home Rnrns.

Ellsworth Me-, May 4.-'"The Pines,''
the summer residence of United States
Senator Hale, with all it's contents, was
destroyed by fire Saturday. The loss
will probably reach $4,000. 1t is
thought the fire was the work of an in
cendiary
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
BoARDERs ARE POISONED.

Some West Superior People AIe 1HKen
Violently Ill.
West Superior, Wis, May 6.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The entire list of boarders at a
local hotel and a restaurant who par
took Of buckwheat cakes today are Vlo-
lently i'll. The condition Of a few are
considered critical, but the majority are
in fair way to recover. Poison in the
buckwheat flour is supposed to have
caused the trouble.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-05-11
INDIANS TO SEEK SCALPs.
Those in Alaska Prepare to Go on the
Warratal.

Ottawa, Ont. May "A dispatch re-
ceived at the Indian department says:
Indians in the Alaska district are pre-
pairing to 90 on the warpath The news
reaches Victoria by the steamer Sitka
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-10-09
PARENTS WAN

oh. mel Oh, uyl Likewise Great Scott
Ynto what woe is this I've gotf
I've lately sent my boy to school.
That he might not grow mp q fool;
And all the things I've told to him,
Some based on fact. and some on Whin
These days are coming back TO me
Alas, alas. that It should bel
told him once that Washington.
Ere he his manhood had begun.
Once with q ~mutton-chop did hack
A cherry tree out at the back,
And that In falling down It hit
His father where he kept his wilt;
He told It as twas told by me;
Alas, alas, that It should bel
And when his teacher said twas not
The way I'd said, the little tot
Got up and told her that he guessed
He'd take my word before the rest
Aud while 1t might quite suit her whim.
She'd best not go at stufhng him;
Hjs daddy knew about that trees
Alas, alas, that 1t should bel
And one by one the tales I've told,
By which he's been 80 badly sold,
But which I told him all In fun.
Are proving false unto my sen.
Who watches me with mourntul eye
Half hoping that l do not lie,
But losing faith, alas. In ne!
Alas, alas, that It should be-
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-10-09
PIG BEATS A
Chicago Packer Said to Have Been
the Victim.

Chicago Packer Said to Have Been
the Victim.
A story, far too good to keep. is go
ing the rounds Of select circles In the
stock yards, having for Its hero No
less q Parsonage than the proprietor
OF one Of the largest packing plants In
Chicago. This gentleman is an enthu
ssast over horsefesh. and is afflicted
with q belief epidemic among horse
men that his particular bit of horse
fesh IL faster than any similar bit on
earth A few days ago. while this gen
tleman was driving along a country
road near Chicago, he had a brush
with q farmer who had an Anticipated
nag, evidently once u trotter. or
conrse the packers animal outstripped
the farmers and the packer descended
to teasing the hayseed on the quality
OF his stock.
This angered the old man and he IN
dignantly offered to bet the million
aire $50 that he had a pig on his farm
that could go a quarter Of a mile in
faster time than the trotter which the
packer was driving. The owner OF the
tretter was game. and no time was
lost In concluding the arrangement,
the date for the trial being set for
two weeks ahead. The farmer select
ed a long, lean razorback shote and
placed 1t in a pen at n end of q lane
q little than a quarter Of a mile
in length. He instructed his hired man
to feed the animal but once a day and
that sparlngly, the pail Of feed to be
set at the opposite end Of the lane
from the pen in which the pig was con-
fined. When feeding time came about
the hired man would retro to the far
Their end Of the lane and call 5000
nj, s-o-o-o-ui," and at the same time
the farmer would open the gate to the
pen and the pig would make q dash for
the food. This was kept up for the en-
tire two weeks that elapsed before the
day Of the trial and after each trial, in
which the farmer held a watch, a broad
grin would spread over his face as he
noted the time.
One Sunday morning the packer ap.
peared ON the e with his horse,
agreeable to appointment. confident
Of defeating the farmer and winning
the $50. The pig had not been fed for
twenty-feur hours, and his squeals
were terrific. The packer took his pc
sition beside the pen whip in hand
ready to start his horse at the signal
The hired man placed himself at the
lower end of the lane with the custo
mary allowance Of swill and began his
calling. As the signal for starting wa
given the farmer threw open the gait
to the pen and horse and pig started
neck and neck for the other end of tn
lane. For the first furiong the hors'
had the best Of the argument, but iron
that on the pig slowly gained on hin
and in the last hundred yards headed
him and reached the pail a good tel
yards the winner Of the race TIL
packer paid his $50 without a murmu
and then bought the speedy pig frou
the farmer at a good round price
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-10-09

v,ur nor,. :, e.e"a
There Is no iaitn In the prayer that
sinners nte is run Of things be tries
10 MO TON nimseir-
a GOOD mans ire IS a voice In which
many near goo speaR.
No matter how God warns the sinner,
ne Always docs II In
The devil cannot be shut up in the pit
while the saloon door Is open.
Whoever gets a blessing from God
Immediately wants somebody else to
have one.
The whitest thing In this world ia n
The Penn's Grove record., 1896-10-09

When a sovereign Is to be crowned
the coronation chair Is carried around
the screen. placed in the sacrarium be-
fore the altar. and a robe Of cloth
of-gold and ermine thrown over It
1t has been taken out Of the Abbey but
once and that was when Oliver Crom.
vol was installed In 1t as Lord Pro-
tector in Westminster Hall. Beside u
Is a companion chair, as nearly like II
as possible, which was provided when,
at the coronation Of William and Mary.
It was necessary that two thrones Of
equal importance be employed. Al
though the chairs are of very nearly
the same size, the seat Of the newer
one Is quite four inches higher than
that Of the old, an interesting COM
mentary on the human nature Of sove-
reigns. William, as is well known,
was a small man, several inches shorter
than his royal wife, who was consider
ably above the height Of the average
woman. In order that this inequality
In height should not be so conspicuous
at the ceremony that the king would
be made to look insignificant by IT., the
seat of the chair In which he was to
sit was made high enough to bring his
head on a level with that Of the queen
st. Nicholas