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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
4EMMED IN BY FIRE.
Two Young Men Narrowly Escape
Burning to Death at
Jane SVilie.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, March 4.-[Speciall-
A box car containing the household goods
of Joseph Bacon, who was moving from
Jefferson county to Arcadia, Neb,
caught fire in the GAINESVILLE freight
yards at 11:30 o'clock last night. Bacon
and young man named Dell Thatcher
were in the car at the time and Bacon
was forced to leap from the side door
of the car while it was in motion.
Thatcher could not get out that way,
but managed to attract the attention of
the trainmen by pounding on the end of
the car. He was rescued with difficulty,
as the small door in the end of the car
had to be forced with coal pick from
the engine. Thatcher was unconscious
when lifted through the small opening,
but recovered.
The flaming car was pushed onto a
side track and the fire department put
out the fire. Two of Bacon's three
horses were rescued but one was suffo-
Gated. The HOUSEHOLD goods were nearly
all destroyed, and as Bacon had no in
surance, his loss is quite heavy. The
fire was caused by a lantern being Jared
from the nail on which it hung.
A tenement house owned by Mrs.
Bridget Hagan and unoccupied was
burned at 7:30 o'clock last night. In
cendiaryism is suspected.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
WISCONSIN EDITORS.
Newspaper Makers Counse
One Another,
The Annual Address Of the President
Other Papers.

Milwaukee, Wis, March 5.-The
forty-third annual meeting of the
Wisconsin Press association was called
to order shortly before II o'clock this
morning at the hall of the Merchants
and Manufacturers association, in the
University building, by President John
Nagle There were twenty-five or thir-
~ members present. An invitation was
received from the management of the
Evening Wisconsin asking the members
of the association to take dinner at the
Hotel Pfister as guests of the Wisconsin.
L. w. Nieman invited the members to
inspect the Journal office this afternoon.
Both invitations were unanimously ac-
copied and by vote the association desig-
mated p. N. as the dinner hour. Man
ager Mcleod of the Wisconsin Tele-
phone company placed at the disposal of
members of the association the city anu
state lines of the company during the
visitors stay in the city This was also
accepted with thanks.
The following members of the assocla-
ton were present at the openiL- session:
Thomas Cunningham, Independent, Chip
pewa Falls; W. l.. Osborne and wife, Chron-
icle, La Crosse; e. /. Wheelock. Record,
Wausau; 4. S. Hearn, Chronicle, Dodge
vile, Il. r. Hener and wife Banner, Gin
ton; e. b. Hennstreet, Druggists Exchange,
Janesvillc: t. c.. Morehouse Young Church
Herald, Chippewa Falls; Hurlburt. Free
Press, Oconomowoc; w G. Weeks, Repub-
lican, Oconomowoc; w. J. Showers. Record,
0nalaska; John Foley, Index, Cassvile; j.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09

Joe NJ. Chapple, the bright and agrees
sive young editor of the Ashland Daily
Press, is now in New York making ar
rangements with his publisher for his
new novel which he has recently COM
pleted. Mr.. Chapple is the author of
'"The Minor Chord" which met with
splendid success in England last year and
which he wrote during his trip abroad.
His paper is one Of the most influential
and ably Gifted in the state and his
"Slips frcM . Spindle indicate a per-
sonality. and strong individuality rarely
attained in 4 country newspaper. Wis
consin may well be proud of an author
of Mr.. Chapple's success and his new
novel will be awaited with interest. The
English newspapers in commenting on
''.Fhe Minor Chord said its ''tone is of
the very highest" 1t is certain that Mr..
Chapple's new book will be characterized
by that delicate touch Of word painting
and character sketching for which he
has already attained an enyiable reputa-
ton. Of course he is modest and has
not attempted anything pretentious in a
literary way but he has already attracted
merited attention in literary circles.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
MURDERED A FARMER.
Fred Messner Killed in Brutal
Manner at His Home Near
Fond Cu Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, March 5.-[Spe-
cial. IA cold-blooded murder occurred
last evening at farmhouse about four
miles southeast of this city, the victim
being Fred Messner. The murdered
man was about 40 years Of age and was
one of the most prominent farmers in
this part of the state. He was well
known throughout Winnebago county on
account of the interest he always mani
tested in the county fairs.
About 6 o'clock last night Mr.. Mess
ner started to the barn to milk some of
the cows. Failing to return within a
reasonable time his family became
anxious and one Of the members went
out to see what was OBTAINING him.
There was no trace of Mr.. MesSner in
the barn where he usually MIXED the
a shed in the rear of the barn. There
a horrible sight met his eyes. On the
floor lay Mr.. Messner with his face COW
cred with blood and his skull crushed in.
Word was at once sent to this city
and coroners jury was at once inn
paneled to visit the scene. Their names
are: George p. Dana, c. f. Youmans,
A. A. Otte, Thomas Watson, August
Egelhof and James Wilkie. The jury
visited the place and viewed the remains
and then adjourned until 2 O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon.
There are several theories as to the
probable cause for the murder, but the
one most generally accepted is that the
deed was committed by tramps. 1t is
certain that the victims death could not
have been the result OF an accident as
Mr.. Messner was not near any cows at
the time and from the appearance Of
things he had never reached the shed
where the cows were quartered Mr..
Messner had visited this city a few days
previous and sold some stock, receiving
quite sum of money for the same. 1t
is believed that some tramps or other
parties saw him with the money and laid
in wait for him at the farm. The police
have been working on the case since
last evening, but up to noon today no
clue to the murderers has been discov-
cred
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
DID NOT GET HIS MAN..
Effort to Secure Convict Thorpe for 81
Witness at Superior.


West Superior, Wis, March 4.-ESpe-
ial.l-Deputy Sheriff Wilcox, who went
to Waupun to get Convict Thorpe for
witness in the Lamont murder trial,
returned this morning without his man,
the authorities of the prison having re-
fused to allow him to be taken away.
The deputy will return to Waupun to-.
night armed with a writ Of habeas1
corpus, through which he expects to-
get possession of the man. Thorpe is
wanted by the state to tell what he
knows about the killing of the man
Mccarthy, whose body was found in
the woods near Dedham last Septem-
Der. He is said to have been with La
mont when the alleged crime was COM
mitted. He was afterward arrested for
burglary and sentenced to term Of
years in the penitentiary.
Up to noon today jury had not been
secured to try the Lamont case and the
indication are that the balance of the
day and possibly all day tomorrow will
be taken up in seating jurors and then
striking them OFF. Seventy-six citizens
Of Douglas county have been Called. eN-
amined and them discharged.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
A Tame Butterfly.

We have heard Of tame feas and per-
forming midges but the following au-
thentic story of a tame butterfly, told
by a French LADY, has novel elements
in it:
Il found in my garden Il magnificent
butterfly, quite numb with cold. Taking
it into the house and putting it in a
box for two hours revived the Little
thing Then l dipped it's antennae in
solution of syrup and sugar, and contin-
ued this treatment for three days. On
the fourth day the creature tluttered
onto my Eand and sucked the liquor OF
it's own accord, and after this it became
perfectly tame. | put flowers into my
room, and it fed orr them, and was per-
fectly happy. When it sat on the table
I would pass my finger down its back
without the slightest fear that the but
terhy might take to wing. In fact, it
arched its back as does Il cat when it is
pleased After three weeks of perfect
tameness its colors faded, it's wings
shriyeled up and it died
What next. one wonders? A butter
fly arching it's back when stroked by a
human hand is surely a phenomenon that
seems to give promise of all kinds of
possibilities. Scientists and variety art
lists take note.-Westminster Gazette.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
PROTEST IS ENTERED.
Fond du Lac Residents Object to Raising
Water IL WinnebaCo

Fond du Lac. Wis, March 4.-[Spe-
cial. AT the council meeting held Mon
day evening the following resolution was
introduced by Aid. John Ratz:
Whereas, it has come to the knowledge
OF the citizens of Fond du Lac, Wis, that
the United States government is about
to take steps to raise the water in Lake
Winnebago by raising the dam at the foot
of said lake known as the Menasha DAM
by the use of slash boards or some other
continuance placed on the top of said DAM
thus increasing the height and preventing
the flow of water over the crest thereon
and necessarily raising the water in said
lake WinnebagO, and
Whereas, the citizens of said Fond du
Lac, Wis, have good reason to believe that
by the raising Of said dam at Menasha by
contrivance on said dam will so raise the
water in Lake Winnebago as to cause great
injury and damage to. property lying in
said city belonging to its citizens as well
as property belonging TO the city of Fond
du Lac known as Lake Side park, which
is located on the south bank of Lake VIM
nebagO, and upon the improvement OF said
park said city has expended great amounts
of money and the raisingof Lake Wnnebago
to any considerable extent would utterly
ruin said park and property adjoining there
Resolved, by the citizens of Fond du Lac,
Wis, through its mayor and common coun-
Gil that they do most strenuously protest
against the government raising the dam
known as the government dam at Menasha
either by the use of slash boards or any
other continuance that would tend in any
way to increase the height of the crest Of
said dam, and our senator's and representa-
tlveS in Congress are hereby requested to-
use their utmost efforts to prevent any
action on the part of the government to-
wards the raising of the crest of, said dam,
and be it further
Resolved, that a certified copy Of this
resolution, duly executed by the mayor and
city clerk of said city of Fond du Lac,
Wis, be sent to our senators and represen-
tatives at the earliest possible moment
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
INJURED MEN DOING NICELY.
They will Recover from the Effects of the
Racine Fire.

Racine, Wis, March 4-[Special. J.
The five men who were injured in the
fire at the Racine Hardware company s
plant at the junction are doing nicely
this morning and the doctors are of the
opinion that they will recover. Two of
the men, however, are very low. Supt.
Hood stated this morning that work in
the other departments will resume at
once. The engine department will be re-
built as soon as possible The total loss
as announced i'll last evenings Wisconsin
is $780, 900. There is an insurance of
100000 in twenty companies.
The Racine Hardware company has
passed through many yicissitudes since it
came here from KenOsha in February,
1874 The firm occupied the present
Racine Wagon and Carriage company s
shops at the junction until business in
creased to such an extent that new build
ings were built at its present site. At
that time l. j. Clapp of Kenosha was
president and e. C. Durant superintend-
ent and secretary. In late years, how
ever. the firm lost thousands of dollars
in costly and unfortunate experiments
and on June II, 1898, made an assign
ment to August c. Frank of this city.
The liabilities were about S360,O00, with
assets about half that sum.
The works were run under the dfrec-
ton of the assignee until February,
when the entire plant was sold at public
auction, being bid in by Martin Sherman
of Milwaukee for syndicate of Chicago
and Milwaukee capitalists; The equity
property, consisting of real estate, blrild-
ings and machinery, subject to a mort
gage of $15O,0OO and mechanics LIENS of
$4,000, brought $4,000, and the personal
property was bid in by the same syndi-
cate for $4,000. Among the heavy
capitalists interested were Franklin
Head. e.. B. Moore, H. e. Southwell
and Thomas Kane & Co. of Chicago. and
Charles f. Pfster of Milwaukee.
A new company was organized under
the name of the Racine Hardware COM
pany, with a capital stock of S175.O00:
Leo A. Peit of this city was elected SUI
perintendent and since it's reorganization
UP to the present date it has been doing
a thriving business. About $50 hands
are employed
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
BATCH OF CONVICTS.
Judge Parish Sends Seven Men to Wau-
pun from Hurley.

Hurley, Wis, March 5.-[Special.l +
Judge Parish sentenced few of Iron
county's prisoners today. John Hen
Erickson, manslaughter in second de-
gree, four years in NVaupun; Victor Leh-
timer, assault with intent to do great
bodily harm, twenty months at Wau-
pun; John Loef, same charge as Leh-
timer, nine months in the county jail;
Emil Johnson, son of John Loef, two
years: Thomas Rule, assault, sixty-fve
days in the county jail; Louie kemmen,
assault, eighteen months at Waupun;
Ed Kinney, inmate disreputable house,
twenty-five days in the county jail. All
of these prisoners are from the village of
Iron Belt. except Thomas Rule. The
cases of Indictment by the grand jury
viii probably not come up at this term
of court as all but one or two of more
than forty cases have taken change
of venue from Judge Parish. A new
judge will be called in to hear them, ex-
cept G. T. Leclaire's case which has
Oeen sent to WaUSau
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
EXPIRED WHILE SINGING.
Sudden Death of George Kirchner at APP
pletOn.

pletOn.
Appleton, Wis. March 4.-[Special. L
George Kirchner, aged 63 years, died
suddenly last night of heart disease at
Harmonic hall. With other mem: ers of
the Maennerchor he had been rehearsing
songs to be sung today at the funeral of
John Koffend, another member of the
same society. AT the close of the re-
hearsal Mr.. Kirchner complained of feel
ing faint and sank into chair, losing
consciousness Immediately and expiring
within a few minutes The coroner's
jury viewed the body this morning and
the inquest is set for Friday. Deceased
leaves q wife and three children. The
funeral will be in charge of the G.. A. r.
Friday afternoon.
Stevens Point, Wis, March 4.-[Spe-
cial. Miss Nellie Sullivan, the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Sulli-
van, died of pleuro-pneumonia, after an
illness extending over four weeks. The
funeral will take place Thursday morn
ing at 8 o'clock
Black Riyer Falls, Wis, March e.
Especial. Miss Myrtle Warren. teach
er in the state high school in this city,
died late yesterday afternoon of acute
sick but a few days and her condition
was not considered serious by her
friends.
Green Bay, Wis, March 4-[Special.]
Word has been received here of the
death of Father Ignatius Ritter of ST.
Johns church in Calumet, aged 60 years.
He was rector of the church there for
fifteen years and was formerly in charge
of st. Johns church in this city. Vicar
General Fox will attend the funeral Fri
day morning.
Oshkosh, Wis, March 4.-[Special.l-
Mrs. Julia Davidson, aged 81 years,
died at her home in this city of paralysis
II SoJ,n fnr
nearly thirty years, died last night, aged
II years.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
SPOILED THEIR GAME.
Attempt to Rob the Railway Companies at
Marinette.

Marinette, Wis, March Especial. /
An elaborate plot to rob the railroad
companies was unearthed here this morn
ing. The police seized freight car
about to be sent away and discovered
in it among lot of junk, iron and rags
a number of bags of brass lubricating
cups, brass switch locks and plates. The
oil cups were taken from the machinery
in several of the large sawmills here,
while the Chicago & North Western and
st. Paul roads were despoiled of the
locks and car plates. One arrest was
made, the man being charged with re-
ceiving stolen property.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
SHE WILL RECOVER.
Stevens Point Girl Hurt in Mysterious
! Non

Wausau Wis, March Especial i
A young woman about 20 years old
was brought unconscious and bleeding
to the Riverside hospital late Monday
night by a man whom the hospital at
who slapped a $40 bill into his hand and
at once drove away in the rig with
which he brought the girl. There were
no marks Of violence on the girl. The
theory is that she was thrown out of
the buggy accidentally and struck on
her head, causing conclusion at the base
of the brain. 1t is thought she will re-
cover. Her name is thought to be Ethel
Anderson of Stevens Point.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
National Gnard COMMISSIONS.

Madison, Wis, March 4.-[Special: i
commission was issued by Gov. Up
ham tcday to Oscar r. Olson of Monroe
as adiutant of the First regiment, W.
4. G. Fred p Cook was commisS oned
first lieutenant and Edwin J. 2 dcken
second lieutenant of Co, Z, Fourth reGi-
ment, Milwaukee.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
SHORT COURT SESSION.

Dirne Taken to Sentence Three Young
Men to Waupun.
Black River Falls, Wis, March s.
Especial THE shortest sessionof the cir
cult court in the history of Jackson
county was held in this city yesterday;
Court opened at 2 p. m. and adjourned
at D. m. The only business transacted
was the sentencing of the three young
men to Waupun who robbed the store
of A. w. Pratt at Millston. Each was
given three Years at hard labor.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
Taken from Sparta school

Madison. Wis, March 4.-[Speeial. i
Adelina Sickels. a 15-year-old girl who a
wear or two ago was sent from this city
to the state school for dependent children
at Sparta, has been returned from that
institution and committed by Judge Don
ovan to the industrial school for girls at
Milwaukee on the recommendation Of the
state board Of control.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
FIREBUG SENTENCED.

Aristide Griffel of La Crosse Gets Six
Years at Waupun.
Whitehall, Wis. March 4.-[Special.1
-Aristide Griffel, who pleaded guilty to
having set fire to a building at La
Crosse, was brought. before the circuit
preceding, and sentenced to six years IN
state prison.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
BOUGHT AT AUCTION.
Chiffon Man Secures the ButIer-Mueller
Plant at Ellis Junction.

Ellis Junction, Wis, March 5.-[Spe-
cia!. 1.-THE Butler-Mueller plant, of
which G. H Ellis of Milwaukee was
assignee, was sold at public auction.
Mr. Z4ch, formerly of the Clifton Stove
and Milling company Of Chiffon, Wis,
bought the plant for $4,000 Nj. Iech,
in addition to $4,000, holds $4,000 of
this company's paper. which makes $780,
Gee paid for the plant
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
MADE A SWEEPING CUT.
Salaries of Appleton aldermen Reduced
from 500 to ST..

Appleton, Wis, March 5--ESpecial.l-
At the meeting of the common council
last night a resolution was adopted re-
ducing the salaries of aldermel' FOR the
ensuing year from $500 to 81. The reso-
luton was supported by all but one or
two aldermen and the effect, it is be-
lieved. will be to secure the services of
the best class of citizens as aldermen
and knock out the class of aspirants who
seek election for the sake of salary.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
BLESSED THE BELL.
Bishop Messmer Attends a Celebration in
Kewaunee County.

Green Bay, Wis, March 4-[Special.l
Yesterday Bishop Messmer blessed two
bells at the Church of st. Martin in Ke-
waunee county. One of the bells is quite
am old one, having been first presented to
the German Catholic church of this city
more than half century ago by Judge
Morgan L. Martin. 1t afterward did
service in the cathedral here until the
new chime bells were bought, when it
was sent to Martinsyille. Last summer
it was cracked and Fr. Lambert Brauns,
rector of ST. Martins, had it recast at
Mi1wauEae
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
n Sore

two inches across formed and in walking
to favor it sprained my ankle. The sore
became worse; could not put my boot on
and 1 thought should have to give up at
every step. could not get any relief and
had to stop work. l read of cure of a
similar case by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
concluded to try it, Before had taken all
of two bottles the sore had healed and the
swelling had gone down. Ny
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
CELEBRATION AT ELRoY.
st. Patrick's Day to be Observed in an
Elaborate Manner.

Elroy, Wis, March Especial IA
grand celebration Of st. Patriek's day is
being planned by the people Of Elroy
regardless of religious denominations. 1t
is intended to make it one of the greatest
events ever held here. J. A. Awkward of
Madison has been secured to make the
leading address. Molly Frawiey of Chi
cago and Miss Peck of Minp eapols,
both noted vocal soloists. will be present.
Miss Marguerite Conway of Kilbourn,
an elocutionist Of note, and Rev. Mr..
Dunn of Eau Claire will be here and
take part.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
DRILLING FOR WATER.
Work Commenced on the New Artesian
Well al Berlin.

The GRAY company of Milwaukee com
menced drilling the artesian we'll which
IS to supply Water for the waterworks
system today A 12-inch hole will be
put down to the sandrock, probably q
feet. Below that it is to be 10 or Il
inches. 1t is expected that the water
will be nearly soft. Work on the well
will be carried on night and day.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
JANESVILL'S BIG MEET.
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars in Purse.
Hung Up.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, March 5.-[Speciall-
The GAINESVILLE Driving Park association
viii give a $50, 900 trotting and pacing
meeting on July Il, %, %. q and %,
Fifteen thousand dollars will be put up
in $1,000 and $500 stakes, and the purse
programme will be announced Later.
The stake entries close April l.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
The city property of Richmond, Va,
is valued at $50. SIC ,306, and its bonded
indebtedness is $7,063, 641.

There is more Catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was sup
posed to be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced it a local dis
ease. and prescribed local remedies. and by
constantly failing to cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable Science mas
proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease
and therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio is the
only constitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10 drops
to tablespoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for circulars and tes-
timonialS. Address.
f. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 15c.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09
ScrOfuld

Infests the blood of humanity. It
appears in varied forms, but is forced
to yield to Hoods sarsapalilla, whick
purifies and vitalizes the blood and
cures all such diseases. Read this:
ON September, 1894, made misstepan
injured my ankle. Very soon afterwards.