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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
PLUMBER RECOVERED.
Goods Stolen from Oconto Found in
Door County.

Goods Stolen from Oconto Found in
Door County.
Occnto, Wis, July 1S.-[SpeciaL1-
Among other plumber found in possession
of the two men arrested by the sheriff
of Door county on Green bay, in
stolen boat, were goods taken from the
hardware store of Charles Hall in this
city on the night of June f. Sheriff
WhitcOmb and George Jones went to
Sturgeon Bay, where the latter Identified
the articles. The trial of the alleged
burglars will come UP at the fall term
of court in Door county.
John Spies, son of Jacob Spies, the
lumberman, is IN artist with the brush
and pencil of much promise. He is a
student at the Oshkosh normal, and on
tennial celebration at that institution q
beautiful picture painted by Mr.. Spies
greeted pupils, faculty and guests as
they entered the banquet room.
Chairman W. H. Young of the Repub-
hcan county committee mas leased hall
and established headquarters for the
campaign, where an abundance of pro
lection literature" may be found.
August Zimmerman may lose his arm
us the result of an accident i'll the Holt
Lumber company's planning mill, the
edger-saW penetrating and mangling his
lett arm and elbow in a terrible manner.
The Oconto company, the Holt Lum-
Der company, Hugh Mcdonald of Green
Bay and Howard Eldred of Stiles have
about 2O,0OO,OOO feet of logs hung up
between Oconto and Oconto Falls. A
crew will be sent up next week to bring
them down, provided there is sufficient
head of water to make the run.
The Lutheran congregations Of this
city, Pensaukee, Maple Valley, Chase,
Stiles and Morgan will hold a missionary
festival at Oconto Falls Sunday, Au-
gust 49,
Out of 1900 volumes originally in the
city library, but 400 can now be found.
The library has been in disuse several
years and the contents have become
scattered in the various homes through
out the city. 1t is now located in the
high school room
Eleven stitches were necessary to close
the wound in J. 3. Leviolettes hand,
which was lacerated in the Oconto com
nanY'S Sa WlniIl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
FAMOUS HORSE DEAD.
Phil. Sheridan Expires at the Farm
of Stephen Bull in
Racine.

Racine, Wis, July 18.-[SpeciaLE
Phil. Sheridan, one of the most noted
trotting horses in the country, died here
last evening. He was 80 years of age
and was owned by Stephen Bull, the
weil-knOwn manufacturer of this city.
Sheridan was known as the fastest horse
that ever drew a sleigh, having a record
of 2:26 on the road. His record was
made over twenty years ago and has re-
manned as the mark to this day. Mr..
Bull raised the animal and sixteen years
age decided to retire the famous horse,
since which time he has not been used
for labor of any kind. Mr.. Bull used to
have many brushes with well-known
trotters on the road years ago, but none
of them were able to keep in sight of
Sheridan. He was a game horse and
did not know what it meant to give up.
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furnish the information desired by their
readers to every newspaper IN W1Scon-
sin. l.. L. Boyd, a member of the eX-
ecutive committee, has secured copy
from Mai. Moses z. Handy, of
his report to the government as chief
of the bureau of publicity and promotion
of the Worlds fair. This report con-
tains much information that will be
utilized in the work of a similar depart
ment for the Wisconsin semi-centennial.
The announcement of the holding OF
great expositions always attracts to their
locality large numbers of promoters OF
sO-called fake" advertising schemes.
The executive committee has authorized
the issuance of a circular strongly con-
demning such schemes issued under the
false representation that they are en-
dorsed by the semi-centenniaI manage
ment, and warning business men of the
state against patronizing advertising
books or other advertising publications of
doubtful merit, IN preference to the leglt-
innate and well-esta blished advertising
mediums.
One of the questions to be discussed
by the exposition officials at an early
date is the ACCESSIBILITY of enlarging its
scope so as to include, in addition to
the distinctiveIy Wisconsin features, dis
plays by other states. The fact that
the Tennessee centennial management has
been successful In securing apprOprla-
lions from number or other states Tor
special buildings and exhibits, has sug-
gested the ACCESSIBILITY of increasing the
attractiveness of the Wisconsin eXposi-
ton in similar manner. By widening
its scope it is believed that several adj
vantages would be gained. The resi-
dents of surrounding states would have
larger interest III attending the EXPOSE
ton if their own states were given rep
resentation, and the variety in the ex-
hibits would be likely to add greatly to
the interest on the part of Wisconsin
people also The matter of an appropri-
alton from the national government may
also be worthy of consideration. While
Uncle Sam would probably be unwilling
to contribute to purely state affair, he
would be very likely to prepare an at
tractive exhibit, similar in general feat
ures to that at the Worlds fair, if a
group of states could be induced to club
together in a district or interstate ex-
position. Mrs. Angus Cameron of La
Crosse has suggested the advisa bility of
| interesting if possible the states COM
prising the original Northwest territory
in historical exposition. The states
now comprised in the Northwest terri
tory, in addition to Wisconsin, are Ohio,
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and a part
| Of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22

scriptions of S25 or less will be payable
at the time Of the incorporation of the
company: those exceeding $50 and less
than 500 will be paid one-half upon
incorporation and one-half at a later
date; subscriptions of 800 and upwards
will be paid one-fourth upon incOrpora-
ton and three-fOurthS at later dates, all
of which are to be fixed by the finance
committee.
The question frequently asked wheth-
er state appropriation Will be asked Tor
may be answered at the present time
by the statement that whatever the state
shall contribute to the Semi-Centennlal
exposition will be expended for perma-
nent improvements upon the State Fair
grounds, which are now practically
owned by the state. 1t is probable that
several buildings will be erected which
may be adapted to the permanent use
of the State Fair association IN its an
nual industrial and agricultural exhibits.
After the close of the exposition and
the clearing away of the temporary
structures the grounds will oe the finest
for state fair purposes in the United
States, and so far as may be possible,
the officers in charge of the exposition
arrangements will work with view to
the establishment of permanent improve
ments.
Secretary Pollock at the meeting of
number of plans for advertising which
will be carried out. One of these is
the adoption of artistic envelope designs
for use by business firms of Milwaukee
and the entire state of Wisconsin. The
Pabst Brewing company has offered
500 to be bestowed in prizes in an en-
velope design competition open to Wis
consin artists. The conditions of this
competition can be learned by addressing
the secretary. The prizes will be award
ed under the direction of a competent
committee upon the considerations of
originality of conception, appropriate
ness for practical use. and excel
lence in drawing The designs should
typify in artistic manner the develop
ment of the state in the past fifty years
either in general way or with refer
ence to a particular subject, as agri-
culture, manufacturing, mining. lumber
ing, transportation. education, art or sci
ence. The newspapers of the state have
shown readiness that is gratifying to
semi-centennial officials to print the facts
concerning the Semi-centennlal work,
and arrangements have been made to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
REACHED DANE COUNTY.
Army Werm Appears in the Vicinity of
Oregon.

Madison, Wis, July 17.-TSpeciaI.]-
The army worm, which is working havoc
with the crops in Oconto, Marinette and
Waukesha counties, has appeared in
and is destroying the oats. George Nc
Kerrow, superintendent of farm i1sti
tutes. who is in the city today, says D.
E. Kiser, who OWNS farm near that
village, showed him samples of oats
which were totally destroyed, the berry
being eaten clean from the stalk. Thus
far the ravages Of the worm have been
confined to the oats, but it will probab bly,
in time turn its attention TO the corn, as
it has already done in Oconto county. 1t
attacks green crops, and grain which has
ripened is beyond its reach. Mr.. McKer-
row, who owns farm in Sussex, Wau-
kesha county, says he will return home
at once and cut his green oats for feed,
this being in his opinion the only practi
cal way of saving them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
THE SEMI-CENTENNIAL.
SENATOR JAMES II. STOUT d.
RECTOR-GEN
Plans for the Great Wisconsin Show in
1898 to be Prepared at Once-W Raise
$500, 600 for the Purposc-Advertising
Envelopes.
Envelopes.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 2O.-[Special.l
The most important step so far taken
an the preliminary plans for the Wis
consin state semi-centennial celebration
in 1898 was the selection by the eX-
ecutive committee at its meeting on July
Il of State Senator James II. Stout of
Menomonie for Encouragement The
committee unanimously rendered this i'm
portant office to Senator Stout He has
consented to accept the position tenn
porarily, his final action to be subject
to BIS ability to devote the necessary
time to make the exposition the great
success the people of Wisconsin expect
IT to be.
This selection of Senator Stout for
director-general is of course subject to
the approval of the Semi-Centennial Elk
position company to be organized. There
is no doubt that the action of the commit
tee will receive the enthusiastic endorse
ment of the stockholders in the company
as it does Of the citizens of Wisconsin
generally In the entire state there is
no man possessing in a larger degree the
qualifications necessary in the eXecu-
tive head Of great public enterprise Of
this nature. Senator Stout is a wealthy
man, whose enormous business interests
an Northern Wisconsin and elsewhere
do not require his personal attention.
His father now retired from active bust
ness life and residing at Dubuque, Ia,
was one of the founders of the Knapp,
Stout & Co. company Director-General
Stout was born in Dubuque in 1913 and
was educated in the public schools of
that city and in Chicago university. He
has lived in Menomonie since 1880.
Much of his time in the past few years
has been devoted to philanthropic and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22

cured only through party organization and
that for effective party organization dis
ciplne is indispensable, I prefer to appear
violence to my political principles and to
stultify all the political acts and utterances
of my life. | can abide one grave error in
the platform of the Democratic national
convention. rather than encourage inSubOr-
dination or aid directly or indirectly, the
return of the Republican party to power in
the nation.
Therefore, Notwithstanding the *Ac. that
my views on the money question arc act in
accord with those expressed by the recent
Democratic national convention, | submit,
and l will support and vote for the nom-
neeS. -
Gov. Peck's Opinion.
In an interview with a Minneapolis re-
porter ex-Gov. Peck says that separate
ticket may be put up, but intimates that
a majority of the gold men will swing
over
Undoubtedly some prominent Demo
Gratis will bolt" said Gov. Peck land if
the faction is strong enough it may put
ND a ticket but | fancy most of us will
take our medicine and submit. IS y
/ have no doubt that Wisconsin Democ-
racy will elect its state ticket this fall
and it is more than probable, if the
prairies keep on burning as now, that she
will cast her electoral vote for Billy
Rrvan''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
STRUCK 4 COAL VEIN.
Green County Farmer Makes the
Discovery While Digging
a Well,

Juda, Wis, July 17.-[Special]-
While Christian Zausse, a farmer resid-
ing mile from this place in Green coun-
ty, was digging a well, he struck a vein
of coal about 100 feet from the surface.
The vein is apparently five feet thick and
the water which comes from it is uuite
oily. Mr.. Zausse bought the farm for
$50 per acre and has been offered 500
per acre since the coal was discovered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
CUT CROPS FOR FODDER.
Army Worm Causes Much Damage in
the PeshtigO District.

Peshtigo, Wis, July 17.-[Special !
Many farmers in this vicinity are obliged
to cut their fields of corn and oats ID
order to save them from the attack of the
army worm, which, in many cases are
literally covering the growing crops.
The Peshtigo Lumber company began
cutting their large field Of oats contain
ing 100 acres and will use it as fodder
Flowing around fields is of little use, as
the worms are Matched in the soil on
which the crops are growing. They may
be seen in all sizes, varying from one
fourth of an inch to an inch and a half in
length
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
OCONTO'S ROAD RACE.
Preparations Are Already Under Way
for the Event on August Is.

Oconto. Wis, July 1S.-[Special. IAN
event looked forward to by the sporting
community is the wheelmen's race from
Marinette to Oconto on August 10. 1t
will be open TO all anna teurs of good
standing Ii the state and the distance
twenty-five miles-the longest track yet
covered in any race in the state this
year. The road could not have been
better adapted for the race had it been
prepared especially for the event. 1t
is hard, sandless and level. There are
to be siXty-fye place prizes and the
first time prize is valued at 800. En-
trance blanks will be ready for distribu-
ton Monday, which may be had by adj
dressing \. j. Lucia, secretary of the
racing board OcOnto. a large number
of entries are expected. Marinette and
Menominee will hold tourney two days
later, while the interest in the Oconto-
Marinette meet is yet una bated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
MADE A SETTLEMENT.
Damage Suit of Mrs. Leitch at Madison
Dismissed.

Madison, Wis. July 17:-[Special.lEA
stipulation of parties to the suit of Mrs.
NJ. L. Leitch against the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway company was
filed in the circuit court today for the
dismissal of the action. Mrs. Leitch is
to receive $4,000 and each side Will pay
its own cost She was injured in an
accident at Lodi about two years ago
She sued the company in the circuit
court and secured a verdict :or $1,000,
but the Supreme court Oh appeal reversed
the decision.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
Milwaukee, '
Wall Supports Bryan.

E. G. Wall has prepared the follow
ing statement announcing his intention
of supporting the Chicago ticket:
Believing that the distress and dissatis-
faction existing among the people of this
country today are due TO the pernicious
legislation of the Republican party for thir-
ty years. and believing that the supremacy
Of the Republican party would ultimately
destroy a government by the people III this
land; and believing that the ascendancy of
the Democratic party is the only surety for
a true republican form of government; and
believing that great principles can be Sc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
Broke Both His Legs.

Albany, Wis, July 1S-[Speciall
Henry AIilbrandt. aged Is years, was
badly injured iii d runaway. He was
driving along the highway mile west
of this place, when his team became
frightened at a threshing machine and
ran away, throwing him out of the wag-
on and breaking both legs. He will re-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
LEGAL TALENT EMPLOYED.

Two Alleged Ahnapee Burglars viii
Fight the Case.
Ahnapee, Wis, July 1S.-ESpeciaf.l +
r. A. Wade, Chicago's celebrated GRIMM
al lawyer, has been employed to assist
NJ. I. Parker of this city in defending
Rlinsky and Boyee, the two men confined
in the county jail at Kewaunee charged
with the burglary committed in this city
on the night of June "a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
Dismissed the Case.

Menasha, Wis, July 1S.-[SpeciallE i
In the silt of Paul II. Mertz against
Mrs. Frances Richardson. which was
called in Justice Bradleys court Thurs
day, the jury disagreed and the case
was thrown out A motion for new
trial was made and preliminary hear
ing will be held Monday. The case
was instituted by Mertz to secure S10,-
600 damages from Mrs. Richardson,
whom the plaintiff alleges used abusive
language against him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
Kenosha Pioneer Dead.

Kenosha, WIS, July 17.I[Special. !
During the years 1882 and 1888 he
served the county as sheriff, and had
been a settler in the county for nearly
fifty years. He leaves a large family of
sons and daughters, all of whom have
become prominent in social and business
affairs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
Wealthy Ahnapee Man Hurt.

Anapee, Wis, July 1S,-[Special.l-
Samuel Perry, leading merchant here,
an old settler and one of the richest men
in the county, was thrown from his car
riage and seriously injured in a runaway.
The flesh was torn loose from the ribs
on one side. He will recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
AWARDED THE CONTRACT.
to the Two Rivers Bridge
will be Lengthened.

Two Rivers, Wis, July 1S.-[Special.l
The city council has let the contract for
frightening the superstructure on the
Washington street bridge for $3.50 to
the Wisconsin Bridge and Iron company
of Milwaukee. The abutments will be
removed and the span heightened u feet.
which will increase the waterway y
feet, making it go feet. The city has
also appropriated $500 in addition to the
above sum for the removing of the ap-
breaches and rebuilding of the docking.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
WAS TIRED OF LIVING.
Darlington Farmer Ends His Life with
SfrVchninR

Darlington, Wis, July 16.--[Special.l-
four miles south of this city, committed
suicide last night by taking strychnine
He worked on his farm during the day,
ate his supper and went up stairs about
s o'clock. A few minutes later the fam
lily found him in spasm. He said he
was tired of living and had taken poi
son. He was about 40 years of age and
I'M n,1,iN H
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
SHOT THE PRIVATE.
Almost Fatal Accident During Rifle
Practice at Marshfield.

Marshfeld, Wis. July 1S.-[SpeciaT1 +
An accident which came near proving
fatal happened to Private Paul Daegner
at Co AS rifle range this afternoon
Daegner was acting as fiagman at the
target, and by some misunderstanding
Private Leeslyong fired. the ball striking
Daegner in the back of the head piow2
ing = deep furrow along the side and
coming out just above the temple. The
skull was, not fractured, but a quarter of
an inch nearer would have killed him i'm
Stantly. He will recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
FAIR BURBERRY CROP.
Returns in Jackson County will Foot Up,
SEQ. 900.

$50, 900.
Black, River Falls, Wis.,. July 49,
Especial. THE BURBERRY crop of Jack
son county, which has furnished employ
ment ct good wages to several hundred
people during the season., is now draw
ing to close There have been shipped
from this point 1000 cases and prob
ably 1000 more will be shipped by the
end of the season. At least as many
more have been shipped from other
points in the county and a fair estimate
places the returns at S3O00E4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
HIS DEATH WAS SUDDEN.
William Gibson, Who was Booked to
Lecture at Madison.

Madison, Wis, July 1S.-[Speciall /
home in Connecticut is announced, was
booked for four lectures at the coming
Monona Lake assembly. Secretary
Moseley received a letter from him only
two days ago completing the arrange
mentS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22
Mr.. Broadstreet's Jag Well.

Several days ago Asa Broadstreet Of
Mill Greek township, Putnam county,
Ind, dug well eighty feet deep and Sc
cured from it clear, sparkling beverage
nearly as cool as ice water, but having a
peculiar taste The men drank freely of
the water and all became more or less in
toxicated. Mr. Broadstreet then drank
the water and felt the same effects that
follow liberal potations of whisky or
brandy. Others drank of the water and
had the same experience. Samples of
the water We're taken to Depauw univer-
sity to be analysed, but nothing was dis
covered 10 explain the mystery.-St.
Louis Republic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22

Mr.. Hansen, Norwegian trader has
left Irkutsk for Northern Siberia, where
he will investigate the recent rumors
about Dr. Nansen, and see if the stores
left for him by Baron Toll on the New
Siberia islands are still intact.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-22

WILLIAM r. Villas,
JAMES G.. FLANDERS,
J. J. HOGAN,
GEORGE NJ. M'KEY.
THOMAS n. KEARNEY,
WILLIAM H. ROGERS,
HERMAN GASSER,
HENRY HASE.
WIN. BERGENTHAL,
NJ. G. MEAD,
II. 2. HAMILTON,
J. J. WOOD,
ROBERT LEES,
JOHN BRENNAN,
JOHN WATTAWA,
r. J. SHIELDS,
W. f. M'NALLY.
see, Wis. July IS, 1896.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-11-19


was by jaunty steamer cap. They
stepped out on the deck, and found 1t
not at all as dark as they expected. Lit
tie globes of electric light were placed
at regular intervals in the walls of the
deck building. Overhead was stretched
sort of canvas roof, against which thA
sleety rain pattered. One of the sailors,
with rubber mop, was pushing into the
gutter by the side of the ship the mois-
ture from the deck. All around the
boat the night was as black as ink, ex-
cept here and there where the white
curl of n wave showed luminous for a
moment in the darkness.
Miss Brewster insisted that Went
worth should light his cigar, which,
after some persuasion, he did. Then
he tucked her hand snugly under his
arm, and she adjusted her step to suit
his. They had the promenade all to
themselves. The rainy winter night
was not as inviting to most Of the pas
sengers as the comfortable rooms be-
low. Kenyon, however, and one or two
others came up, anC sat down IN the
steamer chairs that were tied to the
brass rod which ran along the deck
house wall. He saw the glow of Went
worth's cigar as the couple turned at
the further end of the walk, and as the
two passed him he heard n low murmur
of conversation, and now and then
caught a snatch of silvery laughter.
1t was not because Wentworth had de-
serted him that Kenyon felt so uncom-
Portable and depressed. He couldn't
tell Just what it was, but there had set
tied on his mind strange, uneasy fore
boding. After a time he went down
into the saloon and tried TO read, but
could not, and so wandered along the
seemingly endless narrow passage to his
room, which was Wentworth's as well,
and, in nautical phrase, turned in"
1t was late when his companion came in.
asleep, Kenyon" he asked.
"No," was the answer.
by Georgel John, she is one of the
most charming girls ever met. Won
derfully clever, too; makes man feel
like fool beside her. She has read