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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
JUDGE ROGERS DEAD.
Found Dead in His Bath Twb at West
Superior.

Found Dead in His Bath Twb at West
Superior.
West Superior, Wis, Sept. 7.-[Spe-
cial.HJudge George S. Rogers of Cen
trail park was found dead in his bath
tub at his residence last night, death be-
ing attributable to heart disease. Judge
Rogers was one of Superior's pioneers,
having resided here since 1883. He had
served upon the county board and in 9TH
err public capacities. He was a prominent
Mason and Grand Army man, being on
the communicating chiefs staff. The flu
neral Wednesday will be- under Masonic
auspices and the remains will be- taken to
Fond du Lac. Wis.
Palmyra, Wis, Sept. 7.-[Special i
The funeral of the late Mrs. Maria Mill,
the oldest person in Palmyra, who died
Of cancer Saturday, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. M. J. Ericsson, i'm this
village, occurred this afternoon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
FATAL SALOON BRAWL.
Moses Gravel Meets His Death Dur
ing an Alteration at
MinOcOua.

Rhinelander, Wis, Sept. 9.-[SpeciaL1
"A saloon brawl at Minocqua last night
resulted in the death Of Moses Gravel, a
man 50 years old Gravel was standing
at the bar and became engaged in an
alteration with Alex Hagen, formerly
of Wausau 1t is alleged that Gravel
was pushed over by Hagen and in fall
ing his head struck the iron railing at
the foot of the bar, death resulting in
few hours.
rendered a verdict that Gravel met his
death at the hands of Hagen. The lat
ter gave himself up to the Villas county
authorities.
Gravel was a married man with no
oh
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
CAN BID OVER AGAIN.
Contract for Furnishing State Paper Not
Awarded Yet.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 10.--ESpeciall- i
The awarding of the contract for fur
nishing the state with paper for the next
two years has been POSTPONED till Octo-
Der ). Yesterday was the day appointed
but Secretary of State Casson was out
Of town and the other commissioners did
not wish to act in his absence.
The bids were not opened and bidders
were notified that they could withdraw
sired. They were also notified that the
successful bidder would be required to
furnish paper equal in quality to the
official samples furnished them, failure
to do which has led to considerable trou
BILE in the past. Several bidders have al
ready withdrawn their original PROPOSE
lions since learning OF this requirement
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
AMENDED THE COMPLAINT.
French will be Tried for Murder in the
Second Degree.


Ashland, Wis, Sept. 9.-[Speciall-
The state amended its complaint today
in the French murder trial to the second
degree, claiming that as he was con
victed on the second degree at the sec
Ond trial it was an acquIUuaI of the first
degree, Notwithstanding the fact that the
Supreme court reversed the case.
The defense now claims that as the
original information in this particular
case charges French with murder in the
first degree he is entitled to twenty-four
strikes to six for the state. The state
claims that as he is to be tried on the
second degree each side is only entitled
to four strikes. The defense makes
plea of insanity.
This is six times that French has been
tried: the case having been reversed by
the Supreme court twice. DR.. Kemp
ster of Milwaukee and DR.. Kneally of
Chicago are the two chief insanity ex-
perts who are. to be here tomorrow.
French says he has sensational new
evidence to offer, producing some impor-
tant letters he has lust discovered
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
Found Their Child Dead.

Sheboygan, Wis, Sept 8.-[Special. Ill
by the coroner yesterday. Mr. and Mrs
John Olebeke are deaf mutes residing on
the south side They had baby six
weeks old which slept with them. At
midnight the child was perfectly well.
At 5 o'clock in the morning the mother
awoke and found the child dead. They
had smothered it while they slept and
being deaf, they were unable to hear it's
cries
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
PREPARED FOB DEATH.

Elias Kingsley Made Els Own Coffin a
Few Weeks Ago.
Wonewoc, Wis, Sept. 9.-[Special.E-
Elias Kingsley, one Of the oldest resi-
dents of the county, living in the town
of Summit, is dead. He had coffin
made for himself few weeks ago. know
ing that the end was near.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
TOOK THE POVERTY OATH.
Gust EricksoN Released from the County
Jail at Superior.

OAn at SUPERIOR
West Superior, Wis, Sept. 7.-[Spe-
ciaI. Gust Erickson has been released
from the county jail upon taking the
poverty" oath before Judge Roberts
of the county court and being searching
ly examined as to his property holdings.
Upon showing that he had nothing that
was not exempt, he was released. Erick-
son has been confined in the county Jail
since last spring upon tort execution
issued on the judgment for $500 damages
secured by B. J. Casey. Erickson, when
police sergeant, arrested Casey and was
sued for false Imprisonment. The city
of Superior, through Mayor Pattison,
attempted to aid the officer who had got
ten into trouble while attending to his
duties and he was made policeman,
but injunctions were issued restraining
the pay Of man confined to the Jail
limits. Erickson thereupon took the pow
erty oath.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
SEPTEMBER WEDDINGS.
Miss Grace Chambers Marries William
Grenager at Rhienlander.

RhineIander, Wis, Sept. 9.-[Special.]
Last evening Miss Grace Chambers,
daughter of G. NJ. Chambers, the $500"
agent at this city, was married to Will
liam G. Granger of Minneapolis. Mr..
&renager is liaying teller in the Swedish
American National bank of Minneapolis.
Miss Chambers was one of Rhinelanders
most charming and accomplished young
women.
West Plainfeld. Wis, Sept. 9.-[Spe-
ciai Mathew Gouit and Gusta Rath-
cruel both well-known residents of this
town were married a few days ago.
They went to Stevens Point, where the
ceremony was performed, and have re-
turned here to make their future home.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
Mrs. William Hall, Prominent Waupun
Woman, Commits Suicide

Waupun, Wis, Sept 9.-[Special. l.
Mrs. William n. Hall, a prominent wom-
an Of this city, committed suicide at an
early hour this morning at the home of
her sOn-in-law, Richard Zekil She was
stopping there and at about O'clock a.
n. she left her, own room and entered
that of her ,son-in-law. Going to bu-
reau drawer she secured a revolver be-
longing TO Mr. Zeki and shot herself
through the heart. The bullet went
through her back and entered a bed
post in the ROOM
She was 6j years of age and leaves a
husband, one son and four daughters
She had been sick for several months
and was much depressed in spirits The
family is very prominent here in social
circles
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
WILL PROTECT THE GAME

Violator of the Law Fined at Two
Rivers.
Two Rivers, Wis, Sept. 9.-[Speclal.l
The officers of the Two Rivers trun
club intend to enforce the laws relating
to the protection of game as well as
looking after the interests of their own
gains preserve. Through their efforts
Peter Zinn was arrested and convicted
for. shooting fish otter contrary to-
law. The Judge fined the defendant
S14 30
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
WORK HAS CEASED.
Delay in Track Laying on the Wisconsin
and Northern Line.

Ocanto, Wis, Sept. 9.-[SpeciaLI i
of the Wisconsin & Northern line, north
of Giilett through Mountain, has been
ordered to cease, by General Manager
SanhQrn, presumably until after election:
Right of way cutting and grading will
continue, as that work is in the hands of
contractors.
Peter Stankunas, homeless wanderer
in the town of Chase, was adjudged in
sane and sent TO the hospital at Winnie
bago, and Henry Burby, a young man of
p years, residing at Little River, suffer-
ing from the effects of a sunstroke in
August, was also pronounced of unsoUnd
:mind and sent to the same institution.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
NO REMOVAL THIS YEAR.

County Board Acts in the Superior
Courthouse Case.
West Superior, Wis, Sept. 9.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The county board has shelved the
courthouse removal proposition, adopt
ing a resolution that the petitions were
insufficient to warrant submission at
the general election by vote of eight
to five. The minority protested that the
committee was not ready to report and
wanted further time, but the board took
the matter out of their hands and dis
CHARGED them
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
GOOD FOR TWENTY MORE.

Ex-senator Sawyer will Soon Celebrate
His Eightieth Birthday.
Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 8.-[Special-l-
Ex-senator Sawyer will celebrate his
eightieth birthday on September %, by
giving an informal reception at his home
in this city. The old gentleman says he
is good for twenty years yet.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
NOT TILL AFTER ELECTION.

Sale of the Eau Claire Railway Com
Pany's Plant Postponed.
Eau Claire, Wis, Sept. 8.-[Special.]-
The receivers sale Of the Eau Claire
Street Railway, Light and Power COM
pany's plant set for today was postponed
to November II by order of United
States District Judge Woods of Indian
apolis, the ground of postponement be-
ing that the sale could not be advantage
ously made till after election because
of the stringency Of the money market
and doubt involved in all business propo-
SitiOnS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
LISTED AS BEAD.

Henry Johnson Turns Up att the Fourth
Wisconsin, Battery Reunion.
Beloit, Wis.,. Sept. 9--ISpecial.lE 1.-The
annual reunion of the Fourth Wisconsin
battery is being held here today. Among
those present is Henry johnson of Tex
as. who until he made his appearance,
has been on the List Of dead for many
years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
Arcadia Man Badly Hurt.

George Mathys. a contractor of this
place, was seriously hurt yesterday. A
plank on the scaffolding upon which he
was working broke, precipitating him TO
the ground, hurting his spine and inflict-
ing severe internal injuries. His lower
limbs show signs of paralysis and he suf-
fers eXcruciating pain. There is n
chance for his recovery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
JOINED HER HUSBAND.

Mrs. Peterley Found Dead I'm Bed at Sum
Prairie~
Sun, Prairie; Wis, Sept. 7.ISpecial1
MRS.. EnglebeDt Peterley, aged 81
years, was found dead in bed at the
home of her daughter. The funeral took
place from ST. Joseph's church in Water
loo yesterday Her husband was kicked
to death by horse two weeks ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
LIGHT FOR PORTAGE.
Proposition to Put in an All-Night Sys-
tenn.

Portage, Wis, Sept. 9.ISpecial !
There is now a proposition before the
common council for an all-night street
lighting system. At present the city
pays $91280 per year for. ~ gaslights
run until midnight. on the moonlight
schedule, and S1692 for 90 incandescendt
and arc lights, total cost OF S10f4. 81.
9he proposed plan will largely increase
tue number of lights and also their can
die power, while the increase in the eY-
pense of maintaining them will be only
&9l1 20 over the present cost.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
MYSTERY OF ST. LOUIS RIVER.

Body of a Man Comes Ashore-In the
Water Long Time.
West Superior, Wis, Sept. S.-ISpe-
cial. 1.-The badly decomposed body. of
a man has been found in st. Louis river
at the Clough island summer resort.
Recognition is impossible and the coroner
will go cut tomorrow to get the remains.
The body has evidently been in the
water all summer and probably drifted
over from West Duluth
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
New Teachers. at Boscobe1.

Boscobel, Wis, Sept. ESPECIAL +
The public schools of this city opened this
morning with the largest number of
pupils ever before enrolled. Prof. Gel
mond of Jefferson, Miss Eva Clarke of
North Manchester and Miss Harriet
Hamilton are among the teachers on
the new role this year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
DISCUSSED POLITICS.
Meeting of the Good citizenship League
in Appleton.

in Appleton.
Appleton, Wis, Sept 10--FSpeciaL]-
The regular monthly meeting of the
Good Citizenship league was held last
evening and an unusually large audience
was present, the subject for discussion
being one of particular interest at this
time, namely, '@The Use of Money in
Politics." President Plantz of Law
renee university was the principal speak
er of the evening and made very strong
plea for the adoption in Wisconsin of
corrupt practices act'' similar to that
which has proved SO effective in Eng
land A number of other speakers were
heard, all in support of the proposed
mea SIRE
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
SOOTHED HER FEELINGS.
West Superior Girl Awarded $4,000 for
Alleged SANDER.

West Superior, Wis, Sept. 10.-[Spe-
ciaI IA verdict for $1,000 damages for
alleged SANDER has been awarded Miss
Matilda Meyer in her suit against Mrs.
Amelia Premel. which has been on trial
three days. The plaintiff claimed COM
pensation for utterances by Mrs. Premel
to the effect that she enticed Premel
from home For it she asked $4,000 and
demanded $1,000 more for being shad-
owed by police officers. The jury com
promised on $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
UNBALANCED HER MIND.

Mrs. Thomas O'DOnneH Goes Insane
Over Her Husbands Death.
M0nico Junction. Wis, Sept. 9.-LSpe-
.ciaII-Mrs. Thomas O'Donnell of this
pRace was today taken to the state hos
>n;tal for the insane at Oshkosh. Ever
siuca the death of her husband she has
been much broken in spirits and her
mind is totally unbalanced.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
PLACED UNDER BONDS.
Rudolph Brown, Princeton Farmer,
Threatened Mr.. Smith.

Princeton, Wis, Sept. 9.-[Special.] i
Rudolph Brown, a well-known farmer
near here, was arrested on a charge of
threatening to shoot E. R. Smith. stock
buyer. Brown was brought to this place
and given a hearing. Justice Harroun
placed him under 5000 bonds to keep the
peace, and failure to furnish the amount,
to be sent to the county jail for SIX
months.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
Iowa Bow Loses a Leg.

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. 8.-[Special.l-
ing, Ia, came to La Crosse yesterday tC
attend Buffalo Bills Wild West Durins
the night he attempted to reach home OF
freight train, but fell from the ca
and had his right leg taken off below til
knee
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
PoT-HUNTER FINED.
Game Warden Wright Makes an Arrest
Near Marinette.

Near MarInette.
Marinette, Wis, Sept. 7.-[special.]-
ing deer out of season has been made
by Game Warden Wright, who made
raid along the Peshtigo river and run
upon five hunters in ambush. They were
in the act of shooting deer that was
swimming the river. Four of the men
escaped, the one captured pleading guilty
and paying a large sum in fine and costs.
The game warden intends to make I'M
ceasing war on pothunters and others
who break the game laws this fall.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
Heavy Corn CrOn.

West Plainfeld, Wis, Sept. 9.-[Spe-
cial. Farmers have just finished cut
ting their corn here and pronounce it
one of the best crops III years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
OSHKOSH BOYS; WON.
Result of the First Annuall Winneconne
Road Race.

Road Race.
Winneconne, Wis, Sept. 9;=-The first
four to finish in the Winneoonne road
race held yesterday afternoons Were Osh-
Kosh men. James Mccarthy was the
winner and Edward Eilers, Charles Kon-
rad and W. Baronowski followed him in
the order named. each getting prize.
The first place prize YVES gold watch
and the second a S. bicycle lamp. Cliff
Pierce and Ed Heckel, scratch men.
both of Menasha took first and second
time prizes. Twenty-three riders started
and twenty finished.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
HE WANTS SECURELY.
St. Paul DEan Attaches James Stfnson'S
Property in Douglas County.

West Superior, Wis, Sept. 1O.-[Spe-
c1aI. Hanson L. Withers' Of st. Paul
has attached all the property LIN Douglas
county of James Stinson, the Chicago
millionaire who is interested in the Con-
soidated Land company here. Withers
attached to secure himself ON notes ag-
gregating S135.OO0. The, attached prop
erty was transferred over two years ago
by Stinson to his son for the considera-
ton of $1,500,000 but Withers alleges
that the transaction is illegal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
TO BE LAID NEXT WEEK.

Corner Stone of the New st. Croix Coun-
ty Insane Asylum.
New Richmond, Wis. Sept. 10 Spe-
cial THE corner stone of the st. Crolx
county insane asylum, now i'll course of
construction near this city, will be laid
by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin A. +.
s. A. NJ. on Monday afternoon. Septem-
Der 81 NJ. e. Clapp of St. Paul will
make the address of the day. The local
lodge here has charge of the affairs.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14
SUICIDE AT WATERFOWL.

Max Heldemanh FOUND HaMgIng IN
Granary.
Watertown, Wis, Sept. 7.-[Special]-
The dead body of Max Heidemann was
found hanging in a granary on the farm
of Robert Woellfef in the Fifth ward
this morning. Heidemann was a second
cousin of Mr.. Woe1lfer and had been in
the city only a few days, coming here
from Fort Atkinson, where he was en-
ployed. His parents live at Appleton.
He was about 26 years. of age. No cause
for the suicide is assigned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-09-14

dignified but, firm maintenance of the
foreign policy first set forth by President
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-07

Chicago. July s-The California railway
issue Is TO play part in the convention.
A plank which in9orsss the action OF the
F1fty-third congress in defeating the
Reilly Pacific railroad funding bill viii he
presented to the COMMITTEES on resolutions
ard its Incorporation In the platform asked
for. There was talk OF plank committing
the party against any plan for funding the
Pacific railway debt. but the California
men concluded that the chances for secu--
Ing such plank were smaller than for
less comprehensive expression. The Fifty
third congress was controlled by the Demo-
Gratis. For this reason the Cahfornians
argue that the convention should be willing
to indorse the plank. On the other hand.
they expect some opposition from Eastern
members. The Western and Southern
Democrats were unanimously against the
funding plan, and as they seem IN control
the Califoraians are hopeful that they will
carry their point. Ex-Congrrssman Cami-
netu and Congressman Mcclure declare
the adoption OF their proposed railroad
plank viii prove a stronger card for the
party on the Pacific coast than the free
silver declaration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-07
TEXAS GOLD MEN WIIHDhA"' J" :
They Advise Gold Democrats to Leave
the silver People.


f,,,cayo Juiy s.-The contesting delega-
,ion from Texas. representing the gold con-
tinrent from that state, decided by fuh
vote this morning not TO apply for annis-
sion 10 the convention. The delegation IS
sued the following address;
.sTo All Democrats Who Are Delegates
m the National Convention: The under
signed are here as delegates 10 TIE nationsi
convention from the state or Texas. ah-
thorfzed and empowered to represent the
sound money element of the Democracy or
that state. by representative state con-
yention called ard held in accordance with
party usage. We are not here for the pur-
nose OF making contest besore the con-
yention as TO our right to seats IN tnal
body. for candor compels US TO say that
under existing conditions we could not ac-
eept admission into the convention.
I'VE are here TO contribute as best we
may to the preservation and advancement
OF true Democratic principles. the perpetu-
alton OF the party existence and the up
holding Of the honor and credit OF our COM
mon country. We desire to say further
that the question Of the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver by this government alone
at as 10 / has already passed beyond the
domain OF argument. and our Democratic
brethren IN the United States may prepare
themselves for the adoption by the conven-
ton OF extreme views upon this question.
Upon this assumption. which We know TO
be correct we suggest that X Is the duty
OF Democrats in this crisis TO take meas
ures for the preservation OF the party and
It's principles. Acquescence IN the her.
estes about 10 be brought upon the party
can oniy promote destruction IL We would
preserve lt we must come out from among
those who have wandered off after strange
gods and who have even forgotten the
moral law IN their insane eagerness 10
reach out and grasp an unsubstantiai
mirage whose fanclfui promises II carried
into effect, must lead 10 the disgrace Of the
nation and the utter destruction OF the
material interests thereof We suggest
that the representatives OF honest Demcc-
racy here assembled from the several
states take immediate action looking 10 the
preservation of our party from the in
svitable destruction now irnminsnt in or
der that IT'S glorious principles may stili
live and continue 20 bless the people OF
these United States. The exigencies OF the
situation admit neither OF delay nor OF
fruitiess efforts for compromise. If we
would preserve the party from destruction
we must act now. unrlindful OF personal
consequences and regardless or aught save
devotion to party existence and unseldsh
fealty 10 party principles. Rufus Hardy
Chinn. George Clark, ". It. Hefiey, A. y.
Rogers. Charles Davis J. A. Martin. z.
O. Conner. r. r. Hafdock. A. l.. Eel. j. A.
Bohager, j. 4. Read"