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The evening times., 1896-06-03

A special one-nile match race was ar
ranged bet ween Walter Sanger OF Milwau-
kee, Tom Cooper of Detroit and Eddie Bald
of Buffalo, 10 take place at the charity
tournament ut Manhattan Beach on July
20. Otto Zeigler OF California ana W. w.
Hamilton of California have also been IN
vited to compete. The men Will race for
purse OF $500, OF which the winner will re-
ceive $500, second man $3.50 and third man
$50. They will be paced throughout the
race, the iiea being to have them ride as
close to the record as possible.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

Capt. W. II. Beck, of the Keystone Wheel
men, of this city, has announced the fol-
lowing runs for the presentmonth: June z,
To Baltimore, $40 a. m; June 10, to
Rockville, Md, $3.50 p. m; June Il, TO
Marshall, Md, a. M; June FL, to Har-
per- Ferry, w. Va, 8 "a. m June 2s, TO
Washing ton G rove, Gam.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

The return of Prefer to his old place
at second base on the Chicago team came
as n surprise to the baseball public. BY
engaging Pfeffer Anson shows an inclina-
tion to doubt the stories of Pfeffcr's poor
condition.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

Cleveland is playing magnificent ball,
but this Eastern series will prove very
troublesome totbe Spiders.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

This Sovereign Cure is for sale by all
druggists and at ONCE, GIT 1zth 81. N. w.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

Arthur W Cary, of Lynn, Mass, left
home Yesterday for a five years tcnr
around the w'r!d. He expects togo by way
o. Albany, Luffalo, Kansas City. Denver
and San Francisco, taking a steamer at
that point for Japan.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

The officials of the Irvington Millbnrn
race cain To have undoUbted proof that the
assertion OF Hadfield, the disqualified
winner Of the race, that the man who paced
him was unknown to him, and that the
pacing was done without his consent, is
without foundation. Several prominent
wheeimen who We're among the spectators
claim that the man who did the pacing
was q contestant in the race, and that
they saw linn stop and tear his number Off
to aycid identification. 1t is also as
serted that among the Contestants il was
an open secret that No. 40, Hatfield, would
be paced during the latter part of the race.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

The racing board made a wise move when
In framing the racing rules it provided that
-ace meet officials must be men acquainted
with the rules. The old system of appoint
ing tradesmen and others to official posi-
tiuns simply because of their standing in
community was responsible for much trouble
and annoyance, which will he averted
under the new order of things
The evening times., 1896-06-03

Wheelmen who receive punctures on the
road often have difficulty in locating the
source Of the trouble when the leak is
small. When the puncture cannot be To-
Gated. stretch each section thoroughly as
ii is dipped in water. This will open the
pnncture, and the escaping air is at once
noticeable. III no water is available, hold
ing the tire near the face will answer
DO not pump tires too hard in a cool
place, as they are apt TO burst when taken
where there is heat.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

Chairman George W. Gideon, of the L.
A. W. Racing Board, has accepted an invi-
tation to act as referee at the ra ccs which
will be held at the Tioga track, Philadel-
phia, on Saturday, June 90, upon which
occasion the annual tournament Of the
South End wheelmen OF that city will be
held.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

AT the National Circuit bicycle races at
Tucson, A riz., yesterday C. X. Coulter, Of
SaE Francisco, won the two-thirds mile
professional contest in 1:27; and the mile
professional handicap in 2:12 2-5. Cooper.
of Tucson. captured the 2:40 class amateur
mile race in 2:32. The mile open amateur
fell to Ed. johnson, of Tucson, in 2:16:
and the two-mile handicap amateur was
taken by Fred Osterleh- of Tucson. in GIT.
The evening times., 1896-06-03

1t is Questionable If the st. Louis Browns
could win many games If n new manag ger
was chosen every Week during the season,
and Roger Connor is at present experienc
ing the misery of plotting a losing team
through tn eperils ofan Eastern tour. Nine
teen hits off the ph enomenal Breitenstein
yesterday at Brooklyn indicates that the
great southpaw is being overworked.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
MEET DECLARED OFF.
West Superior will Have No Nation
al Circuit Races This
Season.

West Superior, Wis, June 13.-[Spe-
cial.]-The Superior Cycle club has fol-
lowed the example of Milwaukee and
cancelled its dates for the national cir
cult meeting. Superior had July in the
circuit and this action leaves Appleton
with its state meet the only national
circuit date in Wisconsin. The Superior
club has, instead, received sanction for
the holding Of an open race meeting on
July and 4 and has hung up 5000 worth
of prizes for the two days. The action
was taken on account of the large ex-
pense that would be entailed by the
bringing of the national circuit riders
to the head of the lake. They will be
in Chicago previous to the Fourth and
there is a big attraction there on that
day, while Milwaukee having withdrawn
It would leave the riders to come several
hundred miles to Superior, which they
would not do without big Inducements
The club has been assured the attend
ance of the fastest men of st. Paul, Min
neapolis and Milwaukee at its race meet
ing. The directors of the club haze been
authorized to contract for the appear
ance here on the two days of Lee Rich
ardson. the champion trick rider.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
GIFT TO LAWRENCE.
Mrs. John Edwards Donates &c.
900 for a Woman Professor
ship at the University.

Appleton. Wis, June 12.-[SpcciaI.l-
The endowment of $4,000 for a wom-
ans chair of literature at Lawrence uni
versity was practically completed today
by a gift of $4,000 from Mrs. John Ed
wards of Pt. Edwards, Wis. 1t was to
endoW this chair that the Woman's move
ment was begun four months ago. Such
was the success of the ladies that the
scope Of enterprise was enlarged to in
clude also y general endowment of the
college to the extent of $1,000
The first project is now practically con-
summated, and the general endowment
also is an almost assured fact, Mrs. Ed
wards is a widow Of the late John Ed
wards, q paper manufacturer OF Grand
Rapids and elsewhere. By her gift she
is accorded the privilege of naming the
professorship endowed and has decided
to call 1T acknowledgements professor
ship of English literature, the chair to be
occupied by a woman.
Lawrence will thus be one of the first
cO-educational institutions in the country
to establish a woman professorship. In
addition to Mrs. Edwards gift Law
renee has also received donation of
$11OO from Mrs. Harriet Miller of Wau-
kesha, who gave $500 about a week ago
and now increases it to $1,000. Mrs J.
ID. Witter of Grand Rapids has also
given $1,000. both gifts going to the gen.
eral endowment
The amount of subscriptions to the
general endowment now reaches 81, 600,
and the ladies are confident that the
remainder of the 100000 necessary to
make available the $50, 900 conditionally
subscribed by Senator Sawyer will be Sc
cured before commencement. In this
event the endowment of the college will
be practically doubled and the burden Of
an insufficient income under which the
hac l,h ho
moved. The woman's movement which
has brought about this condition of af-
fairs is unique in the history Of college
fnanciering in America
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
HIS MEMORY HONORED.
G.. a. r. Pays Tribute to the Late Gen.
Lucius Fairchild.

Madison, Wis, June 11.-[Special.l-
The national and state departments of
the Grand Army of the Republic have
paid tribute to the memory of the late
Gen. Lucius Fairchild in the following
order and circular, which have been re-
ceived here:
Headquarters Grand Army OF the Re
public. indianapolis, Ind, May p, 1896
General Orders No. 1Ol. Gen. Lucius
Fairchild, past cOmmander-fn-chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic died at his
home i'm madison, Wis, Saturday, May 3D.
1896
A nation mourns his loss, but he is en-
shrined in the hearts of his comrades.
Representative, private, captain, colonel,
brigadieF-general, secretary of state, three
times governor of his state, United States
consul at Liverpool, cOnSul-general at
Paris, minister to Spain, COMMUNICATIVE
chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.
commander-in-chief of the Loyal Legion;
these positions mark the line of his march
i'm his career, but it is rather an honored
gentle patriot, the light OF the campfire,
the life of the post room, the glory of the
encampment, that Ire will hold the warmest
place in our hearts, and will ever be to US
the endeared and cherished comrade.
IT. The prescribed badge of mourning will
be worn by officers when ON dirty, for a
period Of thirty days from the receipt OF
memory of CoGnrade Fafrchild BY COM
mand OF I. n. Walker,
Commanderin-Chie
Irwin Robbins, Acknowledgement.
A circular has also been sent out
from state headquarters at Stevens
Point by D. Lloyd Jones, department
0ommandar:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
JUNE WEDDINGS.
Marriage of Miss Susie Main and Charles
p. Spooner at Madison.

Madison, Wis, June 12.-At the home
Of the brides parents, at 7:30 o'clock last
evening, Miss Susie Main and Charles
Philip Spooner were married. Only i'm
mediate relatives and friends were pres
ent at the ceremony, which was per-
formed by the Rev. Jonathan Rowley of
Vermillion. S. d. Miss Annie MAN,
sister of the bride, was maid of honor
and Willett NJ. Spooner, the groom's
brother, was best man. The bride was
attired in white satin and carried a bou-
quet of white carnations and maiden
hair ferns. The maid of honor was
dressed in white Turkish crepe. The
bridegroom is the eldest son of ex-Sena-
tor Spooner and is now associated with
the Madison law firm, of which his IA
Their is senior member. He is a graduate
of Princeton college and a members of
the Psi .. fraternity.
Portage, Wis, June 12.-[Special.E
Miss Edna B. Phillips and Henry G.
Windus were married yesterday evening
at the home of the bride, Rev. H. w.
Bushnell of the First NJ. E. church Off
ciating.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
CLOSE, OF THE EXERCISES.
Miss Beatrice Ger1nain Wins High Hon
ocs at Kemper Hall.

Kenosha, Wis, June 11.-[SpeciaLl l.
The commencement exercises at Kemper
hall closed today. The exercises at this
institution usually last three or four
days. The school closes one OF the most
successful years it has ever had. There
has been a larger attendance than at
any previous year of its twenty-five
years of existence; though the class
graduated is the second largest. The
exercises began Sunday by the preaching
of the baccalaureate sermon by Rev.
Algernon Crapsey of Rochester, n. Y.
The prizes were awarded as follows:
The ST. Mary cross, the highest honor Of
the year, was awarded to Miss Beatrice
Germain; the arithmetic medal was won
by Miss Florence Wells; the first Eng
fish prize went to Miss Anna Kimball;
the second to Miss Emily Crapsey. The
map-drawing medal went to Miss Mary
Lee, and the solid gold medal for music
was awarded to Miss Adeline Green. In
French Miss Adelaide Crapsey took the
prize. In the exercises today Miss Jes-
sica Sherman delivered the Latin ora
ton. Miss Belle Stebbins delivered the
salutatory and Miss Emily Crapsey was
LODI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
DECISION NEXT WEEK.
Acknowledgement Myirea will Give
the Apportionment Suit Care
full Consideration.

Madison, Wis, June 13.-[Special.]-
Acknowledgement Mylreas decision as
to his course in the apportionment suit
will not be known until some time next
week, probably not before Thursday.
The attorney general returned last night
and found considerable other work at
the office demanding immediate attention,
and is obliged to leave again tonight.
He will give the matter his careful at
tention before announcing his decision
and it is safe to predict he will reach
conclusion as to whether ne will give
the suit his official sanction without re-
gard to technicalities, but solely on the
merits of the case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
WILL CONTEST AT KENOSHA.
Effort to Set Aside the Last Testament of |
Uriel Newman.

Kenosha, Wis, June 13.-[Special.l-
Considerable attention is directed to
Judge Van Wyck's court just now by
the contest over the will of the late
Uriel Newman, who died a short time
ago possessed of personal property and
real estate valued at about 100000.
The will provided that 100 acres Of the
farm in the town of Somers go to tie
testators son Albert and an equal
amount to a daughter, Mrs. w. II.
Drew All the rest of the property was
divided equally among twenty-three
benefciaries, mostly grandchildren. Now
the two children ask that the will be set
aside on the ground that at the time it
was made the testator is alleged not TO
have been in condition to judge Of the
contents of the will as it was drawn for
him. The contestants are represented
by Quarles, Spence d Quarles OF Mil
waukee. The case is bitterly contested
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
FIRED A DWELLING.
Fred Radtke's Family Has q Narrow rs
cape at Appleton.

Appleton, Wis, June 13.I[SpeciaLl-
A house on Atlantic street, occupied by
the family of Fred Radtke, was set aflre
last night by some person who ripped the
clapboards off beside the front door and
started the fire which ran up under the
outside boards to the roof and attic, dam
aging the building and contents about
5000 The family slept in the rear part
of the house and were awakened only
in time to escape from the building in
their nightrobes. The loss on the build
ing and contents is covered by Insurance.
The identity of the incendiary strongly
suspected and an arrest is likely to fol-
low
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
MANY CASES SETTLED.
Circuit Court at Manitowoc Takes Rest
Notes.

ManitOwoc, Wis, June 13.-[SpeciaLE
Circuit court adjourned yesterday and
the following cases have been disposed
of: Lehmkuhl & Dicke vs. Alfred Furt-
ner, agreement to settle; Charles Doffert
VS.. \. NJ. Nelson ct al, jury rendered a
verdict in favor of Charles Doffert; A.
r. Whitman vs.. Henry Goers, plaintiff
received Judgment; Thressa Becker re-
ceived divorce from Albert Becker;
Charlotte Walterbach was granted di-
vorce from Wendell Walterbach and was
awarded $4,000 alimOny: Sam Olson was
granted a divorce from Rosa Olson. The
defendant did not appear i'll court. The
municipal grist was disposed of in it's
regular order. and the negro who stole
the gold watch while Lemen Bros cir
Gus appeared here was sentenced to four
months in the county Jail by Judge
Cratic
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
STRENGTHEN THE BRIDGES.
Heavier Engines to be Used on Wisconsin
& Michigan Road.

Peshtigo. Wis, June 11.-[SpeciaLl-
The Wisconsin & Michigan Railway
company has begun the work of strength
ening all the wooden bridges along the
line between here and FaithOrn Junction,
the northern terminus, in order to make
them safe for the ninety-ton engines
which will be in use about the middle
of the month. That portion of the
line in Michigan, between Fisher and
Kells, will be Strengthened, surveys for
which have been made. A contract for
clearing the right of way and grading
will be let at any early date. The pres
ent line between the two stations was
formerly used as a logging road and is
made up of curves and heavy grades
which prevent trains making good time.
The line of the new survey crosses the
old road five times and places the two
stations named a little over three miles
apart. Seventy-ive, pound steel will be
laid on this and other portions of the
line
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
WANT A. LATER MAIL.
Effort of Slebeygan Merchants to Have
Another Train.

Another Train.
Sheboygan. Wis, June 13.-ESpecial.l
The. need of Il later afternoon mail
than now reaches this city is becoming
subject of discussion among business
men As the system now is, Sheboygan
merchants and factory owners do not re-
ceive any Milwaukee mail after 1870
o'clock in the afternoon, it reaching here
at $3.50 O'Clock. Many of them believe
that train leaving Milwaukee about 3
o'clock would be of great value to them
and agitation on the matter is quite LA
BILE to- take definite shape. Those inter-
ested in the matter believe that if Mani
towoc can be interested in the move,
the two cities may have weight enough
to secure a train from Milwaukee to
Manitowoc at about the time mentioned.
1t is believed that the travel between
the, two cities would be greatly increased,
as it would give people here and at
Manitowoc a chance to transact business
in Milwaukee and still be at home dur
ing the closing hours of business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
NEW LIQUOR LAW.
Plan by Which Saloons Can Remain Open
at Two Rivers.

Two Rivers, Wis, June 12-[SpeciaLl
The city council has made a conces-
sion to those opposed to the operation
of the present II o'clock closing @rdi-
nance, by enacting an ordinance which
will permit liquor vendors to continue
business from II o'clock p. N. until 5
o'clock a. m. provided a fee of 81 is de-
posted with the city treasurer for a
permit which it will be necessary to re-
new upon each succeeding occasion, &C
companied by the regular fee of 81. This
action, it is expected, will satisfactorily
dispose of a vexatious question which
has raised considerable discussion in the
past. 1t will probably prove acceptable
to the majority of citizen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
CLAIM 1T WAS INTENTIONAL.
3. III. Webb Accused of the Murder of o.
Little Girl.

Lancaster, Wis, June 12.-[Special]-
The examination of J. H. Webb, Charged
with the murder of the little girl, Lillian
Blindert, at British Hollow, was con-
Guided last night. 1t had not been
Thought that he had any design to hurt
the girl. 1t was supposed that he meant
only to shoot at Schiffman and that
missing him the bullet went by and hit
the little girl by accident. The story of
the witnesses at the examination, how
ever, raise a different suspicion. They
show that he bore illwill to the child and
had made threats. Able counsel has,
been retained to defend Webb.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
VICTORY FOR PLAINTIFFS.
Decision in the Famous Sewer Bond Case
at Superior

Decision in the Famous Sewer Bond Case
at Superior
West Superior, Wis, June 11.-[Spe-
cial. Judge Vinje of the circuit court
has handed down a decision in the ia
nous case brought by taxpayers of Sew
er District No. 3, who brought suit 20
set aside bonds issued upon their prop
erty for the building of sewer common
~ designated as the '~Twohy'7 sewer.
The decision sustains the case of the
plaintiffs and annuls the bonds. If sus-
tanned III the Supreme court, to which it
will be appealed by the city, the decision
will affect nearly 100000 worth of
sewer bonds which as yet have never
been in dispute. The action was brought
last January by Judge Scion Fl. Clough
and others, the object being to- set aside
1852 worth Of bonds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
Addition to a Berlin Church.

Berlin, Wis, June 13.-[Special.]-
Through a generous gift of Rev. G. c..
Grafton, bishop of Fond du Lac, Trinity
church of this city is enabled to build a
large and commodious rectory for the
rector Rev. f. w. Merrill. The struct-
ure will be built onto the church. Work
will be commenced at once.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
SOLDIERS RELAY RACE.
W.. N. g.. Men to Ride from Marinette to,
Milwaukee.

Marinette, Wis, June 11.-[Special]-
Arrangements are to be made at once
Maninette to Milwaukee, carrying mes
sage from the mayor of this city to the
mayor of Milwaukee. Only national
guardsmen will figure in the race and
each rider will have full military equip
ment, including gun and knapsack. 1t
is quite evident that the quartermaster-
general is determined to add the bike to
thu w n @. service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
PORTRAITS OF MILITARY MEN.
TJeE will be Placed in the Capitol at
Madison.

Madison, Wis, June 10.-[SpeciaLl-
Portraits of all the adjutant generals
of the state from territorial days to the
present are being framed to be hung in
the military headquarters at the ca pitol.
The list comprises William r. Smith,
who served from July 20, 1889, to April
/. 1851; w. A. Barstow, W. L. Utley,
John MeManman, Amasa Cobb, James
a. Swain, Augustus Gaylord, James X.
Proudft. e. E. Bryant. Robert Mon
teith A. G. Parkinson, George A. Han
naford, Chandler 2. Chapman, George
W. Burchard, ]. B. Doe, Otto II. Falk
and Charles King
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
GUSTAV BUECHNER DEAD.

He was a Prominent Young Turner or
Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac, Wis, June 11.-[Special.1
Gustav Buechner, a prominent young
man of this city, died yesterday of con-
sumption after an illness extending over
a period of six months. The deceased
was prominent member of the Turner's
and by his genial and manly qualities
endeared himself to a wide circle of
acquaintance in this city. The funeral
will be held from the family residence
on Cherry street tomorrow afternoon at
1 80 with interment at Rienzi. The
Turnverein will attend in body.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
Crops Badly Damaged.

Galesville, Wis, June 1O,ISpeciaL]-
Reports from the surrounding country
tell OF much damage to crops by sun
days heavy rain storm. Rye, waeat
and oats are down and tangled and
fields are washed badly. 1t was the
hardest rain for years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
BIC Wheat Yield.

Omaha Neb. June 15.-Wheat and
oats harvest is in progress in Nebraska.
The period is from one to FIVE weeks in
advance of the season. The yield is
something unprecedented in Nebraska.
August Myers of Jefferson county had
an enormous acreage OF ripe grain, and
because sufficient help was not in sight
to harvest it committed suicide.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
LABOR CONVENTION CLOSES.
Appleton Selected as the Next Place of
Meeting.

Racine, Wis, June 12.-ESpecial. 1.-The
State Federation of Labor closed it's
convention here last evening. Appleton
was selected as the next meeting place.
j. q. Roth of Milwaukee was elected sec
rotary and treasurer; Frank J. Weber,
Milwaukee, and ]. II. Backman, Supe-
rior, organizers: executive board, Thorn
as Vanlear, Kenosha; j. Bettendorf, f.
III. Weber, Otto Fisher, Milwaukee; O..
c. Ber0elin Oshkosh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
RACE MEET AT LA CROSSE.

Fifteen Thousand Dollars in Purses will
be Hung Up.
La Crosse, Wis, June 13.-[Special.l j
A trotting meeting which will institute
the state circuit will be held here Au
gust 81 to September 5. The purses
will aggregate $4,000 and it is e1-
pected that field of fully 800 horses
will be at the races Mr.. Neumester is
endeavorinS to arrange Il three days
running meeting before the trottins
avaOtS como off
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
BARELY ESCAPED ALIVE.
HOmesteader on Madeline Island Burned
Out Entirely.

Ashland, Wis, June 12.-[Special]-
Frank Semple, homesteader on Made
line island, was burned out last night.
The flames swept over the whole house
before he was awakened. He just had
time to escape alive. He and his COM
panion had to walk two miles naked
through the woods to a neighboring
homesteader before they secured clothing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
Cbicago Woman Engaged.

La Crosse, Wis, June 11.--[Special.]-
The Christian Scientists of the city have
engaged Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Griswold
of Chicago as pastor and are making
plans for erecting church building.