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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
EMBEZZLEMENT ALLEGED.
Arrest of Ex-Postmaster Louis Bachand
at Bayfield,.

bayfield, Wis, Oct. 9.-[SpeciaLE
United States Deputy Marshal Meehan
arrested Louis j. Bachand this morning
for alleged embezzlement of postal funds
He will be taken to Ashland for hear
ing before the court commissioner this
afternoon.
Bachand was postmaster at this place
and in August, 1895, left the city, Ieav-
ing his b0ndsmen to make good a short
age alleged to have been nearly $1,000.
Nelson BOutin, one of the bondsmen,
was put in as acting postmaster during
Mr, Bachand's absence. Last Monday
Bachand entered the postoffice and de-
manded possession from the clerk, which
was refused. Mr. Boutin was teIe-
graphed for and soon after his return
the inspector arrived and swore out
complaint. No charges had been made
previous to this. Mr.. Boutin is Bac-
hands uncle.
Mr.. Bachand asserts his innocence and
claims there was no defalcation. He
says he will be able to prove his asser-
ton at the proper time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
GOOD TEMPLARS MEET.
Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Now in Session
at Chippewa Falls.

at Chippewa Falls.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Oct. 7.-[Spe-
1.-THE Grand lodge, l. O. G.. T., of
Wisconsin is now in session in this city.
A reception was held at Agnew's hall
last evening and addresses of welcome
were made by officers of the local lodge
About 300 delegates are in attendance,
and many more are expected today.
Prominent speakers from every pOr-
ton of the United States will deliver
addresses. Chief among the speakers
will be Right Worthy Grand Chief Tenn
plar Dr. D. III. Mann of New York city,
who will speak Friday evening All ses-
sions with but one exception will be in
the subordinate degree.
In his annual report Rev. w. III. Clark
of Ripon, grand chief templar, stated
245 public meetings; 2441 children in
twenty-three Sunday schools, and has
visited 800 lodges and temples. His sub
scripticns, collections, etc., amounted TO
SS09S4 and his expenses to S420.S7 in
travelling 1884 miles.
Col. B. f. Parker of Milwaukee,
grand secretary, reported a membership
in subordinate lodges OF 10,449. In
Juvenile temples, 1895; total in the state,
urer, Mrs. L.. w. Parker, showed that
the receipts have been $S412.59 and ex-
penditures $953279. E. w. Chain in
his report said that an effort should be
made at the coming session of the Leg
islature to abolish the infamous saloon
system now existing in close proximity
to the National Soldiers home near Mil
waukee. A bill of this kind was defeat
ed at the last session of the Legislature
A strong sentiment exists in all Grand
Army circles for this legislation, says
Mr. Chain
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
WILL FIGHT TT OUT.
Superior and Duluth Grain Men
Fail to Reach an
Agreement.

West Superior, Wis, Oct. 6.-[Spe-
cial. ALI attempts at an amicable set
Element of the grain inspection trouble
seems abandoned and the story is out
that the Superior committee entered into
an agreement with the Duluth board of
trade by which a market was to remain
here, but certain Duluthians knocked
the plan out Now it is announced that
the elevators which combined with Du-
luth and followed plan of closing up
the very day Wisconsin inspection took
effect are going to cut loose from Duluth
and run their plants, doing SO in viola
ton of Wisconsin laws until the courts
decide their rights. The plan of a fake
sale of their various elevators to James
Hill to operate in connection with the
Great Northern is still pending, but the
houses will open for business very
shortly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
OPPOSE A TAX LEVY.
People, Of Sheboygan Do Not Favor
City improvements az
Present.

Sheboygan, Wis, Oct. ESPECIAL. i
The common council bids fair to have
another fight on it's hands in reference
to the tax levy for 1897 Mayor Brown
is particularly anxious that his admin
istration should have some sort of a
monument to mark it in time hereafter
and has decided upon a central fire sta
ton to cost at least $4,000. He has en-
listed Aid Wedell in his aid, and until
the assistance of one or two more Of the
city fathers will endeavOr to increase the
tax levy in order to get an amount suf-
fcient to do the work. Besides this
there will be an effort to increase the
levy for school purposes one mill, in or
der to provide sinking fund for the
erection of a Fifth ward school building
next year. These two items together
will make the total levy pretty large
considering the times and naturally
there is much opposition. The majority
of the taxpayers believe that the cree
ton of a central fire station should be
postponed until the city commences the
erection of it's contemplated city hall,
and then provide quarters for the fire
department along with the other mu-
nicipal departments in the new building.
The scheme is to bond the city for $780,
600 to $4,000 for this purpose. This
course would prevent the erection of the
building while Mr.. Brown is mayor.
Aid. Wedell at a recent meeting of the
common council introduced an amend
ment to the city comptroller's net esti-
mate for the levy, increasing it to pro-
vide the necessary $4,000 mentioned
above. The matter was referred to the
finance committee, which reported
against it. This is about the way the
people feel. but Mayor Brown has Sc
cured enough votes to make the matter
close and the contest bids fair to be
varv cIoca
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
Residences Burned.

Arcadia, Wis, Oct. 6.-!Special1-
The residence of Mrs. Louise Schubert,
situated in the town of Glencoe, few
miles west of this place, was burned
with all the contents. The granary,
which had just been filled with grain,
was also destroyed. 1t is thought that
the blaze was the work of an incendiary.
The loss is a severe one, as they carried
no insurance.
Princeton, Wis, Oct. 6.-[Special.1-
The large residence of S. M. Eggleston
in this village, which was built in the
early '5Os and was landmark IN
Princeton, WAS destroyed by fire yester-
day afternoon. Part of the furniture
was also burned No one was at home
when the fire was discovered and it's
origin is a mystery. Loss about $1,000,
with no insurance:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
FOND DU LAC SUICIDE.
Frank f. Case, a Prominent Resident,
Shoots Himself Through the Heart.

Fond du Lac Wis, Oct. S.-[Special.]
Frank e. Case, for the past seven
years leading salesman for the B. Wild
factory of this city, one of the branches
of the American Biscuit company, and
popular and we'll known in all parts of
the state, committed suicide at $3.50
clock yesterday afternoon by shooting
himself through the heart. Thirty min
utes before the deed was committed he
was walking on the streets and persons
who saw him state that he seemed in
the best of spirits. Only the day before
he was out hunting with a friend and
was planning to make q trip with the
same gentleman in a few weeks into the
northern country in search of larger
game. Mrs. Case, wife of the suicide,
left her home about an hour before the
shooting to go out with a friend to make
an afternoon call. Hardly an hour
had elapsed from the time she left her
husband when the news reached her of
the sad affair
The letter to the 3. Wild company
was opened this morning at 10 O'Clock.
In the letter Mr.. Case admitted that he
had collected money from various con-
Germs throughout the state, giving receipts
for the same, but failing to turn the
money over to the company. He stated
that he did not know the exact amount,
but that it was enough to swamp him
tweny -four hours after it became known.
He said that sooner than face the dis
grace he had concluded to take his life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
FEAR HE WAS DROWNED.
Capt. Niceli O1eson Disappears from
Sturgeon Bay-NOtes.

Sturgeon Bay, Wis, Oct. 9.-[Spe-
eial. Capt. Nicoli Oleson, a resident of
Ephraim, is supposed to have been lost
in one of the storms that have recently
swept over the Green say region. He
was engaged in towing logs to one of the
small mills on the west shore of this
peninsula, being somewhat of a hermit
having given up sailing. He has not
been seen for couple of weeks which
arouses the supposition that he has
come to his death. He was a we'll
known character III the Green bay re-
gon.
Mrs Sven Johnson. a resident of Lib
erty Grove, this county, was this week
adjudged insane by Judge Morse and
sent to the asylum at Winnebago.
Large shipments of contract peas are
being shipped to Chicago from here, up
ward of $4,000 bushels having been con-
tracted for and are now being shipped.
A poorhOuse has been created by the
authorities of this city, where all the
poor are kept under one roof and board
ed by the city. a tenement house was
rented for the purpose. This was con-
sidered a more economical plan than to
pay rent and buying provisions for the
several families and persons
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
Killed q Child.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct 6, 1896
Little Joseph Fischer, aged 21a years,
was struck by a Walnut street car at the
corner of Tenth and Walnut streets at
IL o'clock this forenoon and so seriously
injured that he died one hour later at
the home of his widowed mother, 915
Walnut street. The family has been
sadly afflicted. A year ago the little
boys father died at Kenosha, and the
mother and her only child moved to this
city. where she earns a livelihood by
dressmaking.
Joseph attempted to cross in front of
the car, which was slowing down in
order to let off passenger at the cross
ing west of the one On which the little
boy was. His death was due to severe
cash on the head inflicted by the scraper
on the front of the car. The car was
stopped Immediately and the wheels did
not injure the child. The motorman' S
name is John Manch
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
Charged with Endorsement.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct 8, 1896
E. L. Washburn, secretary of the
South Arm Lumber company, whose of
fee is located at room No. 40, in the
Builders and Traders exchange was ar
rested this morning by Detective Speng
Ter on a warrant sworn out by Win. J..
Morgan, president of the company,
charging Washburn with the embezzle-
ment of $500 of the funds of the cor
poration.
Washburn was Immediately taken into
the police court after his arrest this
morning and placed under bonds of
$1,000 to appear for a preliminary hear
ing to be held on October 13. The de-
PENDANT, at the time Of his arrest was on
the regular panel of jurors in the mu-
nicipal court for the October term, but
was not engaged in the hearing Of any
case, otherwise he could not have been
arrested until the conclusion of the mat
ter before the court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
LOOKS LIKE MURDER.
Remains OF Gus Peterson, Jockey,
Found In a Ditch at
Madison.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 7.-[Special.]-A
probable murder was discovered by
workman engaged in laying water pipe
on East johnson street this morning
On going to work he found the body
of a man lying in the ditch nearly covered
by dirt Investigation revealed that the
body was that of Gus. Peterson, horse
jockey who had been in the employ of
Ed. Wheeler of Windsor, Dane county.
Peterson came to town yesterday and
spent a large portion of the day drinking
at different saloons. He carried valu-
able stop-watch and considerable money,
but neither watch nor money was on his
person when the body was discovered.
He was last seen about 11:3O last
night in the company of two or three
suspicious characters whom the police
are now looking for. Peterson was
about % years old and unmarried. His
parents live at Windsor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
MCEN'S DEATH ACCIDENTAL.
Investigation Disproves the Theory of
Foul Play.

Foul Play.
Madison, Wis, Oct 10.-[Special.] lit
is now believed that Erick Moen, the
young farmer found dead in the road
way few miles east of this city. Fri
day morning and who was supposed to
have been killed in runaway, was
murdered While his body had been
dragged over half mile, the back of
his head was smashed in as though
by some instrument, and it is said in
such a manner as could not have resulted
from his being dragged. A coroner's
jury is holding an inquest today.
Rewards aggregating 5000, 5000 each
by the city, county and state, have been
offered for evidence which will convict
the murderer of Gus Peterson, the Wind
For horseman, whose body was found in
Il trench here Wednesday. George
Ayers. the young man who was held on
suspicion, got free on habeas corpus pro-
ceedings yesterday afternoon.
The coroner's jury returned verdict
of accidental death. They found a fallen
Tree in the path of the runaway over
which Mems body was dragged and it
is believed his skull was crushed by
striking the tree.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
NOTES FROM oCoNoMoWoC.
Trouble in the Council Over School
Building.

Building.
Oconomowoc, Wis, Oct. 6.-[Special.]
There was ''merry war" at the
council meeting last night, and for
while it looked as if there was to be
open warfare between the city of Ocon-
omowoc and joint school district No.
of the towns of Oconomowoc and Sum
nit and the city of Oconcmowoc. The
district is repairing and rebuilding
portion of the Second ward thigh SCHOOL,
building. and has been doing the work
with the intention of preserving the uni
fOrmity and putting ON shingled roof
and wooden cornice- This part of the
work is now partly completed, and last
night the marshal informed the council
that complaint had been made to him
that the district was violating the city's
fire ordinance in making the alteration
and not putting on tim or corrugated cor
nice and slate or other fire proof roofing.
City Attorney Hurlbut, who is also di-
rector of the school board, appeared be-
fore the council, and, when the matter
was brought up by AID Meissner, ex-
planned the law and the facts, claiming
that the district was simply restoring
what had already existed, and violating
no ordinances, and the matter finally
dropped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
Waite rtown Farmer Accused of I1l-Treat-
ing Livestock Discharged.

Juneau, Wis, Oct. 7.-[SpeciaI. 1-At
noon today the jury in the celebrated
Howard case, on trial in the circuit court
the last three days, brought in verdict
of not guilty. On April 3 John How
ard. who is farmer residing near Wa
tertown, was arrested on complaint Of
Supt. Whitehead Of the Humane society
on the charge of not properly caring for
his horses and cattle. Whitehead, Wahl
and Burke of the Humane society and
Food Commissioner Chadwick. and State
Chemist Mitchell took an active part in
the prosecution. The evidence showed
that HoMard's stock was well cared for.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
INSPECTION ROW SETTLED.
Duluth is to Give Superior Credit for the
Latters Receipts.

Duluth is to Give Superior Credit for the
Latters Receipts.
Duluth, Mimi, Oct. 10.-[Special. /
The war between the Duluth and Su-
pePior boards of trade over the inspec-
ton matter is believed to be practically
settled. The retaliatory measures adopt
ed by the Duluth board brought matters
to a focus. This afternoon meeting of
the Duluth board was held and E. J.
Phelps of Minneapolis of the Belt Line
Elevator company appeared on be-
half of the Superior board and
agreed that if the Duluth peo-
pie would give Superior credit for the
receipts in the houses over there they
would call off the fight. The proposition
means that Duluth in sending out Stats
ties of receipts and shipments, shall give
separately the amount received at the
two places. The concession is not
hard one for the Duluth board to make
and it was agreed to do it on condition
that the Superior board give its sanction
20 this. This thing was left because
Mr. Phelps represented only a committee
from the Superior board and not the full
board. There is little doubt but that
the proposition will be accepted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct 5, 1906
Frederick Blaising, aged 81 years, died
on Sunday night as the result of internal
injuries received by being struck by an
electric car at the corner of Eighth and
Center streets. He was about to board
a car in company with his. son-in-law
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Mein-
Ike of 1897 Eighth street, who were GO
ing to spend the afternoon at the Sol
diers' home. The aged man was taken
home, where it was found that his inju-
ries must prove fatal, and he died a
short time after the accident. He was
a retired farmer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
CONVICTED THE NEGRO.
Walker will Serve Two Years for Muir
derous Assault.

Portage. Wis, Oct S-[Special.l =
Several weeks ago w. III. Bender of
Trempealeau was assaulted near this
city by a negro named Walker, while
on a fatcar on which both were stealing
IL ride. The negro cut and beat Bender
in terrible manner, his head and face
being a mass of bruises The object was
robbery The negro secured $50. He
was afterward arrested and identified,
and has since been in Jail here. Yester
day he was taken to Madison, where he
entered plea of guilty to the charge
of assault and battery with intent to
kill, and was sentenced to two years in
state nriSOn. I'f tlr4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
A BLOOMER BRIGADE.
Girls at Lawrence University Must Wear
Them.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 6.-Lawrence uni
versity will have a bloomer brigade. 1t
was announced at the college that every
girl attending the school will be obliged
to wear a bloomer or divided skirt cos
tune during gymnasium hours, and also
to classes, with the addition OF a bicycle
skirt for the latter if so desired. The lat,
ter is already in vogue among the girls
in the school who ride wheels and is rap
idly becoming more popular.
New apparatus has been added to the
gymnasium and all of the co-eds are
obliged to take the work. The idea was
talked of last year, but afterward dropped
But they have been told to be prepared
with the new suits within a week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
WERE AHEAD OF TIME.
People Visit Holy Hill Owing to a Mis-
take,

Hartford, Wis. Oct. 6.-[SpeciaL]-
Through some mistake on the part of
the official organs of the church the
feast of the Holy Rosary was announced
TO take place at Holy Hill yesterday in
stead of today, which is the day set aside
by the church Over seventy-fve peo-
pie were present yesterday and Rev.
D. Kiefe of Cedarburg read mass and
administered the sacreGotal blessing to
The holy rosary and other articles of de-
Fotion. Two farmers came a distance
Of fifty miles. The feast was the last of
he season and interviews show that the
attendance has been greater than ever
1t the noted shrine of worship.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
POSTPONED THE HEARING,
Superior Inspection Case will Come Up
October IL.


October IL.
West Superior, Wis, Oct 7.1Spe-
cial. 1.-The hearing before Assistant
Railroad Commissioner Jere Murphy of
the Great Northern railroad has been
postponed until October u owing to the
inability of Mr.. Murphy to be present
at the time set. This case is the one
in which the Superior Terminal and
Storage company made complaint to the
railroad commissioner that the Great
Northern elevators were refusing to per
form their functions as public ware
houses in that they would not receive
into the special bin rented regularly by
them carload of grain inspected under
the Wisconsin laws. The grain company
is pushing the case and intends to have
the hearing before the commissioner to-
determine their rights in the matter
while they have already brought an ac-
ton for damages against the railroad
company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
Mrs. isabella Quinn Dead.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 3, 1896
Mrs Isabella Gum, for many years a
resident of Milwaukee, and wife of the
late John X. Gum, died at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. Clara j. Gum,
80 Oakland avenue, this morning, st
the age of 80 years. The funeral will
take place Oh Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The deceased was born in Eng
land and came to this country when a
young woman, locating with her husband
in Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
"IKEY" GOES TO MADISON.
HaIf-b back Kare1 Leaves Lawrence Sna
will Rejoin Wisconsin Varsity Eleven.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 6.-ESpecial]e
Lawrence university football enthusiasts
were given considerable of a surprise last
night when it became known that Coach
<Ikey" rKarel, who has done exceptional
~ efficient work in perfecting the Law
renee lineup, would be unable to finish
his engagement with the Appleton team,
but would re-enter school at Madison.
The decision was quite unexpected ON
Mr.. Karel's part and was due to the fail
ure to materialize of some of bis bust
nes splans. Mr.. Karel will play his for
mer position as halfback ON the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin eleven in addition to
the postgraduate studies he will take
up. The news of Karels return will be
4 cause of rejoicing to the Madison men
as his position has been hard to fll ac-
hlv
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
POISON FOR CATTLE.
CoWardIy Work of Unknown Per-
sons on a Farm Near Stevens
Point.

Stevens Point, Wis, Oct. 5.-[SpeciaL1
-Ihe farmers of the town of Almond,
THIS county, are in a state of excitement
because of quantity of paris green and
sait found in the pasture Of John W.
burns early Saturday morning. This
was found by workmen going through
the field at about 6 o'clock and had been
placed in twelve piles near two gates,
where the cattle were about to be driven.
But for this fortunate discovery Mr..
burns would have lost a number of cows.
thomas Brown, who lives near Mr..
burns, lost four cows by poisoning about
three weeks ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
SAWED THEIR WAY OUT.
The Sheriff of Iron County Looking
for Four Very Active
BoarderS.

Hurley, Wis, Oct. 10.-[Special.1-By
saving off two inch bars and an iron
CRATE from a window, four prisoners
escaped from the county Jail Thursday
night. Their absence was not noticed
until near noon on Friday. Their names
are Clifford McGivelry, held for forgery;
John Swanson and John Gagnon, obtain
ing money under false pretenses; Thorn
as Thompson, mayhem. The men evil
IDENTITY had help from the outside. AS
they had twelve hours start it is doubt
full if any of them will be cantured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-10-14
FIGHT OVER AN ESTATE.
Illinois Lawyers Looking for Evidence
in RaciGc.

in RaciGc.
Racine, Wis, Oct. Especial. AT
torney George H. Haight of Ottawa, H.,
and Attorney L. l.. Schafer of Streator,
H., arrived in the city today and are
after evidence in a case which involves
an estate worth $4,000.
Newton Newport, farmer of Streator,
secured a divorce from his wife some
years ago. He sold the farm and took
up some property in the city. He Sc
cured woman named Sslina Atwood to
keep house for him. A year ago he died
and his children put in claim for the
property. The atwood woman put in i
claim for dover interest as his widow.
She claimed that they were married IN
1891 at Western Union Junction. Wis.
The attorneys are looking up evidence of
the marriage.
The children have determined to fight
the case to the end.