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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
INvADEs LA CROSSE COUNTY.
Army Worm Continues It's Destructive
March in Wisconsin.

GaIesville, Wis, July 23.-[Special.f-
The army worm has entered this locality
millions in number and the pests are
deyoting their entire time and attention
to deyouring fields of oats not yet rip
sened In one Instance o fourteen-acre
field Of grain near this city was en-
tirely consumed Farmers who soWed
grain early will escape with little loss.
but oats that are not ripe at this date
will hardly be worth the cutting. Some
corn fields are now being entered. II
the worms commence operations on this
croD. only fodder will be left. The army
worm has never done serious damage
here before.
Fond du Lac, Wis, July 23.-[Special.]
Reports are coming in from all parts
of the county stating that crops are be-
irg destroyed by the army worm. Where
"a week ago there were thousands, today
the number has increased to millions.
In Oakfeld and Forest the worms were
never seen until yesterday, when they
came in large numbers. Farmers came
to town yesterday looking for help so
that they could cut their crops at once,
before they are entirely destroyed by the
worms. The army worms do not gener-
ally enter ripe fields, though there are
cases where they have. Generally they
prefer the green and tender stems of
riDpning grain or corn.
Sheboygan, Wis. July 23.-[SpeciaL] i
The army worm Or something similar
to it, is fast destroying the crops in this
county.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
CAR BARN IS BURNED.
Third Street Station of the MilWau-
kee Electric Railway De-
StTOVed-

Milwaukee, Wis, July 21.-The Third
street car barn of the Milwaukee Elec-
tric Railway and Lighting company, at
Third and Burleigh streets, was almost
entirely destroyed by fire last night, en-
failing a loss of about $25, 600, which
is covered by insurance. During the fire
a wall fell on Capt. James O'DonneA of
truck company No. 5, and he was seri-
ousiy injured.
Men employed about the barn. shortly
after 10 O'Clock, detected smoke in the
rear OF the building and Il search re-
vealed fire on the southeast corner of the
second floor. Before the alarm could
be given. it had spread over the entire
floor and worked its way under the roof
and when Foreman j. d. Kenny pulled
the hook of the frehoX the blaze could
be plainly seen from the eighth floor OF
the Sentinel building. The flames
spread with great rapidity and before a
stream OF water could be gotten on the
fire the entire building was wrapped in
fire. Assistant Chief Riemer sent in
second alarm, but the blaze had gained
so much the firemen We're powerless to-
save the building.
The cause Of the fire. has, not been de-
termined and how it could have started
is a mystery. The employees at the barn
said that it must have been of incendiary
origin, but there is nothing to indicate
that it was set on fire. When the blaze
was discovered it had made considerable
Roadway and the employees did not stop
to investigate, but turned their attention
to saving the seven cars in the barn be-
low. Many of the tools in the barn were
saved and almost all that was burned
was the building, the wallis of which
alone are partly intact, but will have to-
be torn down, The building was a frail
brick veneered two-story structure. with
an addition story in the front part. 1t
was about $50 by $50 feet in dimensions
and was built ten years ago at a cost of
about 100000.
While the fremen were fighting the
fire the trolley wires began to fall and
threatened to kill some of the large
crowds that pressed around the burning
building The current was finally shut
off north of North ay,-lue and Il number
of ears were stalled along the line. A
new danger then arose. The electric
light wires began to fall on the dead
wires and recharge them, and it was
found necessary to cut the lighting wires
to protect the fremen. The cutting of
the light wires left the northern part Of
the city in complete darkness as all
lamps on that circuit were put out.
Early this morning the break was re-
paired and the city north of Center
street was again light.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
OVER THE MAYORS VETO.
Bicycle Ordinance Passed by the Com
mon Council at Menasha.

Bicycle Ordinance Passed by the Com
mon Council at Menasha.
Menasha. Wis, July 22.-[Special.]-
The Menasha city council met last night
and considerable business of importance
was transacted. A memorial from the
school board was presented requesting
the appropriation of $4,000 to complete
the expense of building the high school
and $1,000 to repair the grounds. 1t was
referred to a committee. The ordinance
for paving Washington street bridge
came up for final consideration and was
passed over the mayors veto. The 81
cycle ordinance, which has been the sub
ject of much discussion in this city, was
also passed over the mayors veto. The
mayor gave his reasons for Directing to
the passage of the ordinance stating that
first he 'believed the ordinance was care
lessly drawn; secondly, after forbiddlng
more than three persons riding abreast 1t
authorizes racing on the public streets,
and if anyone was injured by a careless
rider they would be unable to collect
damages The ordinance also requires
all bicycle riders to carry bells on their
wheels and lanterns at night and pro-
hibits riders from going faster than ten
miles an hour through public streets and
must not exceed six miles per hour APP
preaching crossings. All riders are re-
stricted from riding on sidewalks. Nee
nah riders use the Menasha streets at all
hours and it will be a difficult matter to
compel them to live up to the REQUIRE
ments of some sections of the ordnance.
The only legislation against bicycles IN
Neenah is the law which prohibits wheel
men from riding on sidewalks.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27

Milwaukee--Flour-In moderate demand.
Wheat-Strong and higher; No. spring,
567sc; No / Northern, soc; September, 577sc;
Corn-Firm No 9, pc. Oats-Firm and
higher; No. 2 white. 209hc; No. 3 white white
1974Q2oc. Barley-Steady; No. 2, 3OAc;
sample on track, 240l26c. Rye-Firm; NO
1, 31@c. Proyisions-Steadier; pork 600;
lard, 80.
Flour is quiet on the basis of 3.4O035O
for patents in bbls in CARROTS; low grades,
in jute, 1.5OM2. 90; bakers, in wood, 2 400
go: rye. in bbls, 2.05012 20.
Millstuffs are dull at 65006.15 per ton
for sacked bran, 6.750l7.O0 for fine mid
dIncs: white do. 900M9.25.
Chicago-Close-W heat-July. 571sc; An
gust, 573sc; September. 5S05S1sc Deem
Der, 6OAc. Corn-July. 261Sc; September
263sc; December, &c; May, 29Ac OILS
July, 1Sc; September, 17TM1Sc; May 211sc.
Pork-July. sos; September, go; OCTOBER.
September, 335M3.371a: October 3;4o@
3. 421a; December. 35O January. $40 RlDs
July 3321a; September. 331; October
3421b; january. 3.52@. FIax-Cash North
western, lie; September, 7112c; December
711Ac. Timothy-Cash, 800; August, SOFA;
September. 295.
New -Wheat-July 62a4c; Au-
gust, 63Ac; September, 6312e:: October
September, 32aac. September pc
Minneapolis-W Closed-July, o4asc;
September. 54%c; December, 56asc; on track
No Il hard, 561Sc; No. l Northern, oo$ci
No. northern, 543se. Receipts, III cars,
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
Welded SIXTY YEARS.
Aged Sturgeon Bay Couple Celebrate
Their Anniversary.

Aged Sturgeon Bay Couple Celebrate
Their Anniversary.
Sturgeon Bay, Wis, July 22.-[Spe-
cial.1-Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Warren of
this city on Monday celebrated the sixth
eth anniversary of their wedding. A
number of friends and old acquainances
gathered at the home of the aged couple
to extend congratulations, among whom
were Rev. and Mrs. David Lewis, who
last year celebrated their fiftieth ami
versary Mr.. and Mrs. Warren were
born in Connecticut. the former in the
year 1912 and the latter couple of years
later. Both are in good health and give
promise of living many years yet. Mr..
Warren is employed in the courthouse
and daily attends to his duties there,
while his wife does all the Homework
even to the washing unassisted. They
are both old residents of this city. hay
ing come here in 80, and Mr.. Warren
has held offices of public trust in differ
ent capacities on many occasions, being
now county surveyor. Both are staunch
Methodists and regular attendants at the
church here and hardly ever miss a meet-
ing.
Oshkosh, Wis. July 22I[Special.l-
Roland Burden weII-known real estate
man of Green Bay, and Miss EIva Vos-
burg will be married here this evening
at the home of the brides uncle, Stephen
Reynolds.
Portage, Wis, July 22.-[Special.l-
Prof. Charles Haase of the German
Lutheran parochial schools and Miss
Emma Meyer were married at the Luthe-
ran church in this city last night.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
AN ORDER SET ASIDE.
A Decision Made by Judge john
son at Racine involves
$4,000.

Racine, Wis, July 21.-fSpecial.1-
One of the most remarkable cases known
to the courts of Racine county was de-
cided on an appeal today by Judge john
son of Milwaukee, acting judge for
the Racine circuit court. His decision
affirrns that of Judge e. B. Beiden Of
the Racine county court and sets aside
an order made thirty years ago, and
results in transferring the title of $780,
600 worth of property from the heirs OF
Mary B. Como, widow of John q. Con
ro Mary Gilman Of Michigan and the
heirs of Lucy Minuse, deceased.
John G. Conro was prominent mer-
left an estate valued at $4,000, lie
left a widow, but no children. Inc wife
was appointed eXecutriX and she had alb
soIute right to dispose of the property
during her lifetime. Any property lett
at the time of her death was to go to the
two sisters of Mr.. Como.
Mrs. Como took possession OF the
estate. and Judge J. 3. Adams, then
judge Of Racine county, OH September ),
1866, entered an order declaring Mrs.
Como to be the absolute owner of all
the property. Previous to the death Of
Mrs. Como she distributed about S4O,-
900 to her relatives and friends. There
was $4,000 Of the original estate left
of which she made no will. Her living
sister and the heirs of the other sister
came in for the $4,000. The matter
came up before Judge BeIden and he
decided that the case was open to admin
istration. He set the order by Judge
Adams in 1866 aside. From this order
Johnson now affirms the decision of
Judge Belden and the balance Of the
property will go to the sisters of the
late Mr.. Como.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
CONFIRMED THE REPORT.
Referee Welsh Decides an Impor =
tant Suit at Racine in r. J.
Hendrichsen's Favor.

Racine. Wis, July 23.-[Special.]-In
the circuit court this morning an order
was filed confirming the report of Charles
II. Welsh referee in the case of +. J.
Hendrichsen, receiver for the Hendrich-
sen Manufacturing company, plaintiff,
against Edward G. Durant, defendant.
The suit was brought by Hendrichsen on
an accounting and was referred to Mr..
Welsh by Judge Johnson. The decision
was that the Hendrichsen company had
due from Durant as treasurer. $1,000. II
in 1891 with interest, which made the
total amount $4465.
Durant was ordered to pay the money
at once and also the cost of the suit.
Mr.. Durant was at one time manager of
the Racine Manufacturing company He
is well-known throughout the county and
the southern part of the state. At pres
ent he is in California
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
PROBERT SENTENCED.
Washburn Banker Convicted of
Enbezzlement Must Go to
Prison.

Washburn, Wis, July 23.-[Special1-
In the case of the state of Wisconsin VS..
Banker A. c.. Probert, the jury yester
day afternoon returned a verdict of
guilty and he was this morning SEN
tenced to two and one-half years in the
penitentiary. The charge upon which
of q note of $500 from the Bank of
Lodi This was the second trial of the
case, the jury having disagreed in the
former trial, and one jury having also
Ibeen discharged upon an affidavit made
by the district attorney that they had
been tempered with. In this connection
sof Iron River, was brought before the
court last evening upon charge of
criminal contempt of court and was fined
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
AWARDED THE CONTRACTS.
Coal for State Institutions for the Ensu-
ing Year.

ing Year.
Madison, Wis, July 23.-[SpeciaLl i
After wrestling for day with the forty
nine bids submitted for furnishing coal
to the various state Institutions for the
ensuing year, the state board of control,
at its session Wednesday afternoon,
awarded the contracts as follows:
For state hospital at Mendota-C. F..
Cooley Madison, 400 tons Youghiogheny
second pool gas coal, $3.50; Spring Valley
Coal company, Spring Valley, ILL.,, 300 tons
Illinois coal, $3.50; Manitowoc Coal g.
Dock company, ManitowOc. Wis. 5000 tons
washed screenings, $24S.
Northern hospital, Observation-Disclosures
Coal & Dock company, 800 tons Youghio-
gheny second pool gas coal, SSH; same,
$3.50 tons Shawnee Hooking, $3.07.
School for the deaf, Delavan--General
Wilmington Coal company, Chicago, 1900
tons Wilmington coal. 1926.
School for the blind, Janesville-General
Wilmington Coal company, Chicago. 1000
tons washed screenings. $198.
Industrial school for boys. Waukesha----
Conklin d Sons. Madison, 800 tons Brazil
Indiana block, $2.35; +. n. Pease & Co.,
Chicago, 400 tons large egg anthracite,
$3.50.
State prison, Waupun-Conklin & Sons,
Madison, 1000 tons Brazil Indiana block,
SO. 15
State public school, Sparta-F. N. Pease
& Co., Chicago, 100 tons small egg az,
thracte, $500.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
Sues for a Lumber Bill.

Portage, Wis, July 23.-[SpeciaLl-
An interesting court case is being heard
ut the courthouse in this city with ]. S.
Maxwell of Columbus as referee. The
case grows out of the building of the
new schoolhouse at Randolph. Robert
Currie of that village sues for a $1,000
lumber bill and claims he can hold Jo-
Seoh Hutter of Fond du Lac, who did
the masonry, for the amount, since Sher-
man Hall, the carpenter contractor, is
unable to pay. Hutter claims his con
tract was an entirely separate contract
and for masonry alone while Hall held
the contract for the carpenter work.
Currie claims the contracts were joint
ffn
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
BEES HAD A HIGH HAND.
Garshfield Farmer and His Horses Strike
a Snag.

Marshfeld Wis, July 23-[Special]
A farmer living a few miles north of
this city had curious experience with
a swarm of bees on Tuesday While
engaged in hauling in wheat from the
field he came upon swarm of bees
that had taken refuge in wheat shock,
or rather a bundle, for when he threw
it onto the wagon the air was filled with
bees, all bent on revenge for being dis
turbed. They at once attacked the
horses, which started to run. the farmer
hanging to the lines. Luckily the wagon
got stuck in a fence and the horses in
their distress broke loose, and, covered
with bees fed to the barn. After quiet
was resumed the bees were caught and
mt in q hive.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
BRYAN CANNOT SPEAK.
Senator Teller May Take His Place al
Madison.

Madison, Wis, July 22.-[Spccial. i
The seventeenth annual session of the
Monona Lake assembly. which opened
last evening, promises to be one of the
most successful yet held. Already the
$50 tents regularly provided for the camp
ers are all engaged, and extra tents are
being erected. The addition of lawn
tennis court is among the Improvements
made this year, and it is already much
in demand The features of today's
session were a lecture on temperance by
John G. Woolley, the well-known cold
water advocate, at 2 p. m. and an adj
dress on Millet by Prof. Charles Sprague
Smith at 1915, the first of a series of
FIVE lectures on cart and Artists" This
evenings attraction is a concert.
Secretary Moseley has received word
from Candidate w. ]. Bryan that he
cannot be here on National day. and is
now endeavoring to secure Senator Hen
ry NJ Teller to debate the financial ques-
ton on that day, July 81, with Senator
J. Nj. Thurston, who has promised to
speak from the Republican standpoint.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27

The, total Democratic and Populist vote
in these states is 995,324, and the Re
publican vote 927, O7S. In case there is Il
heavy bolt of silver Republicans the com
bined vcte in favor of a silver candidate
will be more than 100000.
Iowa and Minnesota are included in
the foregoing table. These states are
among those not in the doubtful column
by the silver men. In Iowa the Repub-
licans had in the last election a big lead
over both Populists and Democrats. In
Minnesota the combined vote of the
Populists and Democrats is few thous-
and in excess of the Republican, vote
In the other alleged doubtful states of
Indiana Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and
Wisconsin the Populist vote. in 1892 was
not large, but showed an increase in the
elections of 1894. The following, was the
vntn in thnSn st tnss. In 12O1..
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
DEAD ON THE PORCH.

Sudden Demise of w. A. Pe1itztke, a
Well-Known Resident of Depere.
Depere, Wis, July Especial w
A. Pelitztke, who yesterday was in his
usual health, was last evening found
dead on the porch of his residence, where
he had gone to have Il smoke. Heart
disease is supposed to have been the
cause. He was the father of Mrs n.
S. Murphy of Milwaukee.
Portage, Wis, July 22.-[Special.]-
John Robb died at his home in Caledonia
yesterday, aged As years. He was born
in New York and came to Wisconsin a
few years ago.
Mrs. Alice Williamson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Smith of this city,
died at Chicago yesterday.
Mrs. 3. G Fosgate died here yester
day, aged 81 years.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
STRUCK AN ICEBURG.
British Steamer ConcOrdia Arrives at St.
Johns in Bad Shape.

st. Johns, N. f., July 22--The British
steamer Concordia, Capt. Mitchell,
bound for Glasgow from Montreal, load
ed with cattle and a general cargo of
merchandise, has arrived here almost
wrecked having struck an iceberg in the
straits of Belle Isle on Sunday night
during a dense fog. The steamers bows
were crushed in to the fore hatch. She
is the worst damaged vessel that has
been in this port for fifteen years The
Concordia is owned by Donaldson
Brothers, and was built at Glasgow in
1881. She is a barkentine rugged, screw
steamer of 1917 tons net register and
halls from Glasgow.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
ARMY WORM APPEARS.
The Pest Has at Last Arrived in Fond
du Lac County.


du Lac County.
Fond du Lac, Wis, July 22.-[Spe-
cial The farmers just southwest of the
city have had their farms invaded by
the army worm and already thousands
of dollars of damage has been done.
The farms Of S. B. Stanchfeld. S. G.
Stanchfield. e. A. Galloway, Charles
Martin and n. Ingalls, have been nearly
stripped of the crops. 1t is forty five
years since the army worm made his
first raid on Fond du Lac. In 1851 it
appeared in the vicinity Of Byron, and
as is it's custom, took everything III
sight. Unless some means is provided at
once the winter wheat will be destroyed
before it is cutting time.
Burnett Junction, Wis, July %
Especial. THE army worm has made it's
appearance in this section Of the country.
There is not much fear of their injuring
the barley crop as that is most har-
vested, but fear is Sustained of their de-
stroying the corn crop.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
TO WED IN MADISON.
Two Rivers Man Secures Miss lillian
Head for Bride.

Two Rivers Man Secures Miss lillian
Head for Bride.
Two Rivers, Wis, July 21-[Special.]
The marriage of DR.. Louis Kahlen-
berg and Miss Lillian Head takes place
at the home OF the bride III Madison
today DR.. Kahlenberg, whose home is
in this city, is well known in educa-
tional circles and is at present instructor
in pharmaceutical technique at the State
university The bride was assistant
principal of the high school here for two
years and during her stay gave uni
versal satisfaction and gained hosts of
friends.
Oshkosh, Wis, July 21.-[Special]-
Mrs. Halle Rogers AIcGregor Of this city
and William Hill of New York city
were married at the home Of the brides
father, George Rogers, this morning, by
Rev. B. =. Sanford of the First M. e.
church. Mrs. Hill was divorced about
a year ago from Rev. Duncan McGregor,
a prominent divine of Philadelphia. The
wedding was strictly private.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
FATAL PLEA SURE TRIP,
Boat Containing Two Young Men
Capsizes in the River at
Appleton.

Appleton, Wis, July 22..1[special.l-
Oscar Anderson Of Appleton and Ed
Kuehnstedt of Oshkosh, two young men
camping on the river bank two miles
above Appleton, were capsized from a
small boat last night at 10 o'clock while
rowing from the city to their camp. An
derson was drowned. Kuehnstedt was
rescued, but vas unconscious and is to-
day in precarious condition.
Anderson's body was recovered this
morning. He was a single man, aged
% years, a drug clerk by occupation and
popular here. How the accident hap
pened is not known as Kuehnstedt is not
yet able to talk. ia
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
supt. j. M. Gruber Promoted.

West Superior, Wis, July 21.-[Spe-
cial. l-Supt. ]. Nj. Gruber of the Eastern
Minnesota road has been promoted 20 the
general superintendency of the Montana
Central, with headquarters at Great
Fails. to which place he has removed
with his family. He is succeeded IN his
position here by J. B. Rice of st: Paul,
formerly superintendent of the Fergus
calls division Of the Great Northern.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
Milwaukee, July %, 1896

MILWAUKEE, LIVESTOCK MARKET
Hogs-Receipts, cars: market sc lower.
Mlxeu, z.YU0to.1U; heavy, 2.15M3.05; light,
3. 1905 no. rough 22aM2.5O.
CaUlte-Receipts. ears; market quiet.
Butchers steers, medium good, 1000 to
1850 lbs, 3.SO04.10; common to fair, 500
TO 1000 los, 3.5O0375; COWS, common to
good, 2.00@2.75; heifers, good to choice,
2.5O13. %; common to good, 200Q2.65;
stockers, 800 to 100 lbs, 2.3502.75; Gamers,
1.2501 60; bulls, common to good, l75@2.50;
good to choice. 2.5002.90; feeders. SOU To
$50 lbs, 2S0Qd3. 25; Teals, s.J0Gl4.75; milk
ers and springers, slow, 18.O0M30.U0.
Sheep-Receipts, l car; market steady,
2.5O05 90; spring lambs, 3.O0M473.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27

tive engineer employed in the yards of
the ST. Paul railway. fell from MS en-
CINE while alighting and received inter
nal injuries from which he died this
morning. He was 81 years of age and
had been employed by the company Tor
forty years. He lived with his family,
consisting of Il wife and several grown
children. at 800 Seventeenth avenue. He
was quite we'll known in the city and
was very Well-to-do
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-07-27
Army Worm at BELGIUM.

Belgium, Wis, July 1.-[Special.]-A
pest, undoubtedly the army worm, has
lately invaded this and the surrounding
territory and is doing great damage to
green to save them from being devoured
by the hordes of worms. They were I'M
known heretofore in this county.