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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
SUPERIOR GIRL MISSING.
Fear that Josie Anderson a Victim
of Murderer Kermans.

Superior, Wis. July 3.-[Special.]-
Considerable uneasiness has been occa-
stoned here among the friends of Miss
Josie Anderson by her continued alb
sence. She was a domestic at the steel
plaat when Rev. Mr.. Hermans, the al
legged Salt Lake City murderer, was here
last April, and afterwards worked for
Ira w Burhans. She went to Minneapo-
lis and is said to have met Hermans
there Since that time her parents at
Deer Park, Mimi, have heard nothing
from her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
VISITED THE SHRINE.
Second Pilgrimage of the Season to Holy
Hill.


Hartford, Wis, July 2.-[SpeciaL l.
Virgin was celebrated at Holy Hill to-
day. This is the second pilgrimage that
has taken place to the noted shrine of
worship this season and although the
weather was propitious yet the attend
ance was not very large. Only small
number came with the 500 passenger
train from Milwaukee. A number of
passengers came from Beaver Dam on
the 9:1O train and some from Iron
Ridge. There were a number of buses
at the depot which conveyed the pill
grims to the place of worship which is
about nine miles south of the city. Rev.
of Beaver Dam, was one of the Officiat-
ing priests as we'll as Rev. Beram Of
the ST. Kilian's church of this city. A
male choir from Newcastle rendered the
vocal music for the occasion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

other large popu-
| a t ion centers.
Excursion boats
carry thousands
of people from
Chicago to Mil
waukee ey cry
summers day.
During the con-
tinuance of the
exposition t h e
number of Chi
C a go Wis itors
would be large
ly increased, and
t h e y w o u | d
prove an impor-
tant source of
revenue to the
exposition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

cally in favor of
securing for Mil
waukee, if posi-
bic, the national
l.. A. w. race
meet for 1898,
which would bring
many thousands
of people to the
city for a week.
An important de-
partment of the
preliminary work
that has already
been started is a
bureau of corre-
spondence with of
fcers of national
and state associa-
tons with a view
of securing their
1898 conventions
for Milwaukee. It
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08


a. Taylor, Gen. E. E. Bryant. ,Madi-
son; John M. True, Baraboo; John E.
Hansen, John G. Spencer, August Uih-
4ein, e. J. Lindsay, l.. T. Boyd, Mrs. j.
Al. Pereles, Milwaukee; George McKer-
COW, Sussex; Louis A. LANCE, Fond
siu Lac; Thomas McCaul, Tomah;
Thomas B. Reid, Appleton; John Barnes,
Rhinelander; James 81. Stout, Menomo
a,ie.; Mrs. Theodore w. Youmans, Wau-
E1esSha; Mrs Angus Cameron, La Crosse.
There are also subcommittee each con-
tanning five members, on finance and
ON publicity and promotion. Walter W.
Pollock is the general secretary, and
Is in charge of the Offices at the rooms
of the Milwaukee Merchants and Manu-
facturers' association.
The unexpected death of Gen. Lucius
Fairchild, who took an active interest IN
the semi-centennial celebration from it's
inception, is the cause for sincere re-
Syret ON the part of his associates who
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
Their wedding Anniversary.

Palmyra, Wis, July 2.-[Special.]-
Mr. and Mrs. Albertus Knapp, the first
white couple married in Palmyra, cele-
brated their ffty-second wedding ami
versary today. Mr.. Knapp came to Wis
consin in 1888 from York state, locating
at PALMYRA in 1912
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
HANGED WHILE HOSTING HAY.
Rope Gets Caught Around Diedrich
Heyer's Neck, killing Him.

La Crosse, Wis, July 3.-[Special.l-
Diedrich, the 16-year-old son of Fred
Heyer, a farmer of Bostwick Valley, met
with a terrible death last evening. He
was operating a hayfork when the rope
in some manner became drawn around
his neck, choking him so that he died in
few minutes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
RECOMMENDS A CANAL.
It will Probably he Built at West Supe-
riOf.

West Superior, Wis, July 3ISpeciall
The Superior Commercial club has
gineer Sears the building of a central
canal through Minnesota point The de-
cision was arrived at after quite fight
against it by cast end interests and the
proviso is made that the natural entry
at that end of the town be maintained
for their benefit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
BLAZE AT ROYALTON.

Royalton Hotel and Barn and Adjoining
House Burned.
Weyauwega, Wis, July 2.-[Special.]--
The Royalton house and barn and an ad-
joining dwelling at Royalton, near here,
fire originated in the barn. The build
ings were insured in the agency of A. v.
Ralch of this place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
ADJUDGED HIM INSANE.
Woald-be Suicide at Superior Sent to
ASYLUM.

West Superior, Wis, July 1.-[Spe-
al.lEJohn Melin, the individual who at
tempted With u stick of dynamite to end
the existence Of himself and all other
people in his neighborhood on Sunday,
has been adjudged insane and taken to
beer notified that hereafter its insane
patients go to Mendoza instead of to
Oshkosh, the full quota at the latter
place from Douglas county being filed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
Eau Claire Pioneer Suicides.

Augusta, Wis, July 3.-[Special.l-
John NJ. McCune one of the Eau
Claire county pioneers, committed sui
eide by hanging. He was 70 years of
age. His mind had been affected for sew
eral years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
Fatal RUNAWAY Accident.

Ahnapee, Wis, July 1-[Special]-A
runaway accident, which may prove ia
tai, occurred here this forenoon Joachim
Pieplow, an old gentleman. was thrown
from the wagon ard seriously injured,
He was cut about the head and face and
injured internally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

years in agriculture, in the arts and
sciences, in manufactures. in commerce
and in education-in all the things that
have contributed to the welfare and
the rapid development of the common
wealth The deeds of the past will be
reviewed and marks will be set for fu-
ture achievements. Besides the great
exposition, which will continue for sew
era. months upon the State Fair grounds
at Milwaukee, there will undoubtedly be
local historical and literary celebrations
at central points in the various commune
ties of the state, Admission day and
Memorial day. coming together as they
do on May 90 and so, will probably be
observed together throughout the state in
1898, and the exposition will open at
later date. 1t is proposed to do away
for that year with all the agricultural
fairs and expositions held throughout
the state and to concentrate the exhibits
of all the counties in the Semi-Centennial
exposition.
The State Semi centennial project was
the outgrowth of the successful Milwau-
kee city semi-cenrennial celebration held
last October. Pursuant to an invitation
issued by John G. Koch, then mayor of
Milwaukee; Frederick G. Isenring chair
Cnsa of the Milwaukee county board of
supervisors; John e. Hansen, president
of the Milwaukee Merchants and Manu-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
STATE TREASURER'S REPORT.
Balances in the State Funds Up te
June so.

baIahces IN the State FUNDS Up to-
June 80.
Madison, Wis, July 3.ISpecialE
The monthly report of State Treasurer
Peterson shows balances in the several
state funds June 30 as follows:
General fund, $33, 2O5.9 S; school fund,
S43, 242.05; school fund income, SIT. 25S. so |;
university fund, $29. 856.72; agricultural
college fund, SAT .S1d.25; Normal school
indemnity fund, $13, 4O4 81; delinquent tax
fund, S600269; deposit fund $10,76O. Al !;
redemption fund, As; st. Croix deposit
$4457.57; Columbia and Sank, S3911 22; Al
lotment, $91654: cash on hand, $344, 400 So
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
Injured by the Cars

Gillett. Wis, July Especial. John
Yedaneck, while trying to steal ride on
a moving freight train, was crushed be-
tween the cars and cattle guard and re-
ceived severe cuts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

1T.
hold the state conventions of both politi-
cal parties in the auditorium to be built
on the Exposition grounds
One of the many advantages possessed
by Milwaukee over other cities of great
Importance in the conduct of an expo
sition, is the nearness TO Chicago ard
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

year the S t a t e
will reach the age
of fifty years, and
the coming of
that anniversary
is the occasion
for e | a b o I a t e
preparations, al
ready in progress,
for its appropri-
ate observance.
The principal fea-
ture of the pro-
posed celebration
ton will be a
monster exposi-
ton along the
line S Of t h e
w orl d. s fair.
which shall illus
trate the progress
of the past fifty
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
CHARGED WITH ADULTERY.
BarabOo WOmans Arrest at La Crosse
Causes a Sensation.

Baraboo, Wis, July 1.-[Special.]-
Mrs. John Vandenburg, residing near
here, has been arrested at La Crosse
with Fred Dana, charged with adultery
arrest of Mrs. Vandenburg has ca used
quite a sensation. Mr. vandenburg has
commenced action for divorce. Dana
was the hired man at the Vandenburg
farm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
ATTACKED BY A MAD BULL.
Monticello Farmer Has Narrow Escape
from Death

Monticello. Wis, July 1.-[Special.] i
Gottlieb Wittwer. wealthy retired
farmer of Washington township, was
attacked by a mad bull yesterday and
before freeing himself had his shoulder
dislocated and an arm broken. Had it
not been for a bystander Mr.. Wittwer
would have been killed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

tee or nineteen
the duty of
working out the
details of a
plan for the or
ganization of a
corporation, to
be known as
the Wisconsin
Semi Centennial
Exposition com
pany, which
shall have a
capital sufficient
to carry out the
purpose of build
ing and conduct
ing a suitable
exposition. This
committee is as
folio VS.: John
G. Koch, Mil
waukee, chair
man; Louis G.
Bohmrich, Ke-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
SHERIFF WINS THE CASE.
Judge Warden of Washburn Gets NO
Damages.

Washburn, Wis, July 2.-[SpeclaI:]-
The jury in the case of A. NJ. Warden
VS.. John Mckay returned verdict for
the defendant of no cause of action;
Warden is municipal judge and sued
Mckay, who is sheriff, for $4,000 dam
ages for assault The sheriff's defense
was that Warden was interfering with
a prisoner when III his custody.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

leaoing clIlZenS Of One Hundred.
of the state have shown an active in
terest il the Semi-Centennial project
Their names insure its success. The Ex-
position cOmpany's officers will be select
ed from the many patriotic and resource
full business men who have given Wis
consin a worldwide reputation for enter
prise and integrity. The Semi Centennial
exposition will be worthy the confidence
and patronage of the people of the en-
fire state
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

factWrers' associ-
alton, and Cas-
.sius NJ. Paine,
president Of the
Milwaukee cham
Der of commerce.
"a conference of
prominent citi-
Gems of Wiscon-.
sin was held in
milwaukee, JAN
81 airy 10 last.
After enthusia S.
Gicaliy resolving
an favor of a suit
able celebration
the on f erence
authorized a COM
Enittee composed
of Gen. Lucius
Fairchiid, J o h n
c. Koch, John E.
IL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
BAYFIELD, FISH HATCHERY.
Commissioners Greatly Pleased with the
Work Being Done.

Work Being Done.
Bayfield,, Wis, July 81 Special An
the fish commissioners were here today
in their car Badger inspecting the plant
at Pixies creek. They are much pleased
with the improvements so far made
and have ordered a large amount of adj
ditional Improvements this season. One
thousand dollars was appropriated to
stock Pixies creek with native brook
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

The year 1898 will witness the most
important state celebration in the history
of Wisconsin, in which every citizen will
have an interest On May % of that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08
WISCONSIN'S JUBILEE.
SEMI-CENTENNIA EXPOSITION
TO BE HELD IN 1898.

Great Interest in the Badger State in
the Celebration of the Fiftieth An
adversary of the Admission of the
STATE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

u oA LIN POI
valued his wise
counsel and COM
gillette devotion to
Che enterprise.
He was chair
man of the Jam
sIary conference
and was unanl-
mously elected
chairman of the
committee of one
hundred. Upon
his death Horace
A. Taylor of
Madison, the
vice chairman,
succeeded Gen.
Fairchild. The
amount of money
TO be required is
variously eSti-
mated at from
300 600 to 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-08

600, 900. At the meeting to be held July
IA it is expected that the executive COM
znittee will complete the organization
of the Exposition company, and that the
yeople of the state will then be invited
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-28
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The game is made-roll,
The picnic season is in It's prime.
Did you see the eclipse Saturday
night?
Register, if you live in town and
would vote
Judge Ready is quite i'll from stom-
ach troubles.
The atmosphere continues bazy
from forest fires.
Was there " sell out" at Tacoma?
We have heard 80.
Hurrah, boys! Victory perches on
the Peoples banner.
DIR. Ingham proposes to change his
field OF practice to Spokane.
The District Lodge of Good Templars
meets in this city next Friday.
The Republicans will DOo-little but
Hyde in the present campaign.
The steamer Doctor has been laid
up the past few days for repairs.
There is an interesting fight going
on in the local Republican camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hinchclifie are
the happy possessors Of boy baby.
A large delegation of whcelmen
will come over from Tacoma Sunday.
John Ismer and Annie Juenemanv,
of this city, have been licensed to wed.
Cheer up, Bro. Scobey:
The seeming not 10 fight at all.
! Is better than to fight and fall.
Miss Sternberg, the milliner, is ex-
pected home from San Francisco next
week.
The people are decidedly ain it"
this contest, and will keep the lead to
a finish.
Nathan kaufman, of this city, was
married Sunday evening, in Portland,
to a Miss Loeb
The steamer Aberdeen will leave at
J p. m. Sunday and the Multnomah
lay OFF, that day.
A large number of our citizens went
to Tacoma, Wednesday, to see the
Republican menagerie.
There wasn't much of scramble for
nominations on the Republican ticket
in this county last week.
Louis Freitag will leave in few
days for Baker City, where he will en-
gage in the jewelry business.
Miss Zoe kiucaid has gone to Sc.
attic to enter special course in litera-
ture at the State University.
Our local markets are now we'll sup
piled with water and musk MELONS
from the eastern part of the State.
The Eastside mill has been supplied
with new boiler of ample capacity to
generate steam for its several engines
Sam'l McClelland has just com.
pleted heavy set Of pole-trucks for
the logging camp operated by VIM.
Powe on Mud Bay.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-28

Primary elections shall be held in each
of the above precincts, other than those
of Tumwater and Olympia, on Thursday,
September, 10, 1896, at such hour and
place rs shall be arranged by the Cen
trail Committeeman for each of said pre-
cincts, to elect the delegates to which
they are entitled in said convention. In
the city of Olympia the places for hold
ing caucuses and primary election shall
be as follows: First ward, office of l..
NJ. Atkins; Second ward, Columbia hall !;
Third ward, Van Epps' office; Fourth
ward, o. c. /. building; Fifth Ward,
Dolan building, Thirteenth and Main !;
in Tumwater, Gelbach's office.
In each ward in Olympia and in the
Tumwater precinct, there shall he held
on the 9th day of September 1896, at
O'Clock p. NJ. a caucus of the Democratic
voters, at which caucus ticket shall be
prepared containing at least twice as
many names as the number of delegates
such precinct is entitled to, which ticket
shall be Immediately certified to by the
officers of the caucus and sent to the
Chairman of the County Central Com
mittce, who shall cause the same to be
printed in the form of ballots, and the
ballots placed in the hands of the pri-
mary election officers for use at said pri-
mary election, and each OF said caucuses
shall choose three persons to act as
Judges and one as Clerk of said primary
election.
There shall be held in each of the
wards in Olympia, and in the precinct of
Tumwater, to elect delegates to said
County Convention, primary election
on Friday, the 1lth day of September,
1896, between the hours of and from six
to nine o'clock =. M.
All persons who would be qualified
voters at general election and who de-
sire to assist in the election of the DEM
cratic nominees at the ensuing election
shall be qualified to vote at the primary
election, herein called.
The Judges OF the Olympia and Tum-
water precincts shall Immediately certify
the result of the primary election to the
Secretary of the County Central Com
mittee and shall cause the tally lists and
ballots to be filed with the County Clerk
of Thurston county. The Chairman and
Secretary of the Committee are author
lied on behalf of the Committee to issue
such certificates as the committee would
be required to issue.
JOHN X. MITCHELL,
Chairman.
T. NJ. Troy, Secretary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-28
~ ~ u ~ u = q ~ &c ~ * " =,

w. E. Winston, of Spokane, has
been on a visit to his friend DIR.
Mitchell, of this city, the past few
days.
The Multnomah carried 300 pas
sengers Wednesday, on the Port
Defiance excursion and to the State
Convention at Tacoma.
The Olympian says that a PROPOSE
ton is under consideration for the
construction of beach bicycle path
from this city to Tumwater.
Tacoma Lodge of Good Templars is
now differed by John Otis as w. C..
T.. Rene Bsnon, V. r.; Amos Buker,
c.. and Nelson Tunin, M.
DIR. Allen Griffith, lecturer for the
Theosophical Society of America, lee.
tured last evening at Columbia hall,
on 1.-THE Mystery of Sex"
The Auditors report just published
shows that Thurston county's expend-
lures ran $l3 800 ahead OF its receipts
during the fiscal year ending June
30th.
The next steamship sailing from Sc
attic for San Francisco will be the
Walla Walla Sunday. The City of
Topeka will leave the same day for
Alaska.
Green corn now sells at ten cents PEI
dozen ears; ranch butter commands 30
cents per roll tomatoes retail at five
cents per pound. Eggs sell at Is cents
a dozen.
Bro. Scobey's defeat in the State
convention for the nomination for Gov
enor, was a blessing in disguise He
will see it in that light before many
months roll by,
The Republicans will go through
the form of ratifying their State
ticket in the Unitarian church this
evening. Bros. Scobey and Horr will
probably lead in prayer.
The outgoing passengers this week
have been r. G. johnson for Los
Angeles, Cal; James Pattison and
Miss M. A. Wheeler, San Francisco,
CAL; Mr.. Winton, Lewiston, Idaho.
The remains of Mrs. G. f. Karshaer,
who died of consumption, at North
Yakima, last Monday, were brought
to this city Wednesday and interment
was made in Masonic cemetery. De-
ceased was formerly Miss Bissell OF
Tumwater.
An exhibition of the Centrifugal
Freezer, which congeals quart Of
ice-cream in one minute, will be on
exhibition at Haworth's fruit store,
near the First National Bank, Satur-
day afternoon.
A friend requests us to make an
inquiry as to what has become OF the
money raised for testimonial souve.
mir to the cruiser Olympia. The
query should be easy to answer by
Somebody who knows.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-28
OLYMPIA. Wash. Aug. %. 1896.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Aug. -, 1896.
At meeting of the Democratic County
Central Committee, held at the office OF
John Il. Mitchell, this 22d day of August,
1896, the following resolution was adop-
ted:
BE ii resolred, BY the Democratic
County Committee of Thurston county,
Washington, the same being the man
aging committee of the Democratic party
in and for said county, that a Democratic
County Convention be held for said
county at Olympia, Washington, at the
hour OF 10 O'Clock A. NJ, September 10,
1896, for the purpose of nominating one
Senator and two Representatives in the
State Legislature Judge of the Superior
Court to hold office from the time of the
next general election until the second
Monday in January, 1897, Superior
Judge to hold office for four years from
the second Monday in January, 1897, a
County Auditor, County Clerk, Sheriff,
Attorney, Treasurer, Coroner, Wreck
master, Surveyor, Assessor, Superin-
tendent of Schools, two County Commits
sioners and such other officers as NAV be
elected at the next general election, and
also to perform such other business as
may come before such Convention.
Said County Convention shall be COM
posed of ninety-two (92) delegates, APP
portioned among the respective pre-
cincts OF said county as follows, to-wit:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-28
Did You Ever Make Money EasyP

Mr.. EDIToR.-I have read how Mr. C
+. b. made so much money in the Dish
Washer business and think l have beat
him. l am very young yet and have
had little experience in selling goods,
but have made over eight hun dred
dollars in ten weeks selling Dish Wash
ers. 1t is simply wonderful how easy it
is to sell them. All you have to do is to
show the ladies' how they work and they
cannot help but buy one. For the benefit
of others | will state that got my start
from the Mound City Dish Washer Co.,
st. Louis, Mo. Write to them and they
will send you full particulars.
think | can clear over $4,000 the
coming year, and | am not going to let
the opportunity pass. Try it and publish
your success for the benefit of others.
j. &c.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-28
A Chance to Make Money.

| have berries, grapes and peaches, a
year old, fresh as when picked. l use
the California Cold process, do not heat
or seal the fruit, just put it up cold, keeps
perfectly fresh, and costs almost nothing
can put up bushel in ten minutes. Last
week | sold directions to over 12O
families; anyone will pay dollar for
directions. when they see the beautiful
samples of fruit. AS there are many
people poor like myself, consider it my
duty to give my experience to such, and
feel confident any one can make one or
two hundred dollars round home in a
few days. will mail sample OF fruit
and complete directions, to any of your
readers, for eighteen two-cent stamps,
which is only the actual cost of the
samples, postage, etc, to me.
FRANCIS CASEY, st. Louis, Mo.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-28

MCkINLEY's CAMPAIGN MESSAGE
No matter what may be said OF Nc
kinley's former position on the matter
OF finance, his letter of acceptance
shows that he has developed, under
tutelage OF Hanna, into full
iledged goldbug. 1t fills full page Of
small print in the Orryoaian and is an
vigorously framed vote-catcher. 1t
deals in misstatements and sophistry,
and was doubtless the work of the gold
syndicate which has flooded the coun-
try with So much " boiler plate" cam
paign literature the past year, or more.
a reicrance to some OF its statements
will be made in future issues OF the
STANDARD