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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
BENEFIT TO OCONTO.
Much Interest Taken in the New
Railroad Line Through
that County.

Oconto, Wis, Feb. 2S-TSpecial.1-
The new railroad to be built from near
Gillett station, on the Lake Shore road,
by company incorporated as the Wis
consin & Northern Railroad company, is
engrossing the attention of the entire
county, for it will cross four of it's towns
--Gillett How, Maple Valley and Arm
strong.
1t will extend through some of the best
hardwood timber in the state. touch
granite quarries and pass water powers
in abundance
David Bathrick, land purchasing agent
for the company, has secured a portion
of the right of way and is out in the
country today upon the same GRAND.
Lumber companies will undoubtedly give
free passage through their property.
While the charter provides for the build
ing of the road north over the state line
into Michigan but about forty-fve miles
will be constructed this year-to within
few miles of Cayour.
1t is reported here today that J. II.
Bonn q Co. and A. II. Pepard of Min
neapolis and Mcintosh Bros. of Mari
nette, extensive railroad contractors,
were called to Chicago yesterday by
the Chicago & North Western company
to bid on the construction of the road
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
PUT IN NEW GRINDERS.
improvements at the Oconto Falls Manu-
featuring Company's Plant.

taccurlng company H1ant.
Oconto, Wis, Feb. 29.-[Special.l- THE
Falls Manufacturing company at Oconto
Falls is to add new grinders to pulp
mill No. 2 and erect new houses for its
increased working force. The company
is buying about 10000 cords of wood
for fuel from farmers this winter, and
roads for twelve miles in every direction
are occupied by teams coming and going.
One dollar per cord is the price paid, but
the wood. which is down timber, would
go to decay were there not some induce
ment other than to convert it to ones
own use held out to save it. One man
cut 400 cords from thirty acres, he re-
ceiving $500 for clearing his own land!
Oconto Falls, which has always been
a wet" town. went Prohibition last
year. One saloon moved over the town
line and is doing a big business, the 9TH
er salOOnkeeper is running hotel and
making money, and the question of Ii
cense VIII not be brought up at the COM
ing spring election.
The town of Oconto Falls returned the
smallest delinquent list last year of any
town in the county. and OF tax roll of
$4,000 this year. S4700 was paid in during
the first ten days after the warrant was
placed in the hands of the treasurer
Glllett is to have a brickyard to cover
three acres of ground, and J. J. Johnson
& Co. of Milwaukee have purchased
site; also 16O acres of timber from
which to manufacture the lumber to be
used in the buildings. The clay is said
to excel the celebrated Milwaukee ar
ticle.
A grist mill will be built there this
year by Milwaukee man.
Joseph Williams, the man accused of
stealing clothing from a hotel in Lena,
was again before Judge Jones for his ex-
animation and discharged from custody.
Joseph Plude. while unloading logs
from a car, suffered the fracture of his
left leg.
While G. B. Alvord, deceased, was
manager of the stage line between Green
Bay and Sturgeon Bay, he contracted
debt for boarding his horses. which the
hotel people seized upon under the sta
blekeepers' lien law. Cook Bros. Of this
city had mortgage upon the stock, and
failing to recover possession. they COM
nenced action in the circuit court at
Sturgeon Bay and the case was argued
before Judge Hastings, who took the.
ma tier under advisement.
The series of examinations of appli-
cants for teachers certificates in Oconto.
county will be held as follows: City,
March $40; Gillett. HIP; Hickory,
1914; Abrams, 1917.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
NEW APPORTIONMENT.
The Committee Bill Finally
Passes Both Houses.
The Vote in the Senate was 10 to g.
Text of the Bill.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 27.-[Special.l i
The Senate concurred in the Assembly
apportionment bill with the amendments
waukee county and changing the cOun-
ties of Wood and Juneau back to the
original districts laid out by the COM
mittee.
The vote was:
Ayes-Baxter, Conger, Davis, Fisher,
McGillivray, Mills, Pierce Stebbins,
Stout, Timme, Thayer, Weeks, Withee,
Woodwork, YoumanS-15.
Noes ,Bashford, iAruszka, Martin,
Putnam, Westcott-9.
Present and not voting-Officer, Spens-
ley, Brown-3.
Excused from voting-Austin.
Absent-Altpeter, Burke, Kennedy,
Phillips, Solliday-5.
The Assembly met at 10 o'clock, but
held open informally until after the con-
currence Of the Senate in the Assembly
bill. The Assembly then cOncurred in
the Senate amendments.
The Assembly then adjourned to to-
morrow morning.
Final adjournment will be taken at
noon tomorrow.
Senate Districts.
l. The counties Of Door. Kewaunee and
Marine tte-populatiOn 61,S12.
.. The counties Of Brown and Oconto-
GO, &C.,
s. The counties of Kenosha and Racine
The Sixth Thirteenth, Eighteenth and
Twenty-frst wards of the city of Mil
a mupA t6e a towns of Granville and Milwau
kee-56, lis.
). The First, Second, Third, Fourth, Sew
enth, Fifteenth and Sixteenth wards of the
city of Milwaukee-59,25 %.
6. The Ninth, Tenth, Nineteenth and
Twentieth wards Of the city of Milwaukee
59,417.
I. The Fourteenth and Seventeenth wards
of the city of Milwaukee and the villages
of Cudahy South Milwaukee and Wauwa-
s., 79S.
S. The Fifth, Eighth, Eleventh and
1881.
8. The counties of Adams, Marquette,
10. The counties of Pierce and st. CroiX-
ass
il The counties of Burnett, Douglas and
Polk-51 800.
II The counties of Ashland, Barron Bay
field, Iron, Sawyer and Washburn-63 BOB
-. The county of Dodge-47, S51.
Is The counties of Calumet and Mani
towoc-5S, 546.
e1 s. lnS COUNTIES ''H' anu Iowa
IL The counties of Green and Lafayette
and the southern distinct or R0ck-6O, 300.
Is. The counties of Fond du Lac and
Green Lake-63,375.
10. The county of Winnebago-57, 627
90. The, counties of Ozaukee and She
bOygan-64941.
81 The counties of Portage and Wau-
paca-59, 324.
-. The western district Of jefferson and
the two north districts of Rock-50. 1896
%. The eastern district of Jefferson and
Walworth-47. 449.
a. The counties of Buffalo, Eau Claire
and Pepin-5T ,61G
%. The counties of Clark and Marathon
81. $40.
26. The county of Dances 500
e5.7s7 " 'uH ''e' u lu-ii'l" anu '~'A-
%. The counties of Richland Crawford
and VernOn-63,9 1896.
%. The counties Of Chippewa and Dunn
SO. 733
80. The counties of Florence Forest.
Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Price, Taylor
and VilaS-56. GIL.
81. The counties of Jackson, Monroe and
Juneau-63, S57.
80. The counties Of La Crosse and Trem-
peaeau-65,513.
80. The counties Of Washington and Wsu-
kesha-60, $50.
Total population, 1887, 915.
Assembly Districts
The Assembly districts and their poput
Io& f0ll0wS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
CHANGE IN PROPERTY,
DR.. Mcleod of Ironwood, Mich, Secures
a Valuable Farm.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. 29.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The farm lying just south of Ri
emf cemetery, which was the home of
n. 2. Tallmadge, at one time governor
of the territory of Wisconsin, has been
sold. Papers were filed today with the
register of deeds by which DIR. J. A.
Mcleod of Ironwood, Mich. becomes
the owner of the property, purchasing it
from Lamar SeXsmith of Schofeld for
$4,000. Gov. Tallmadge purchased the
property in 1864, soon after he was
appointed governor of Wisconsin,. and re-
sided there until his death, which oc-
cured in 1864. The farm consists of
2S5 acres and is one of the prettiest
pieces of land lying in the county of
Fond du Lac. In early days it was the
scene of many happy gathering as the
residents of this section of the country
We're always calling upon Mr.. TallmadGp,
who was in those days their adviser in
nearly everything that came up of
any Importance. DR.. Mcleod, Will
Improve the property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
A HATEFUL NUMBER.
e. w. Helms Nominated for Judge Of
the Thirteenth Ballot.

Menomonie Wis, Feb. 29.-The con-
vention of the Tenth judicial district
met at the courthouse this morning
and was called to order by w. L. Hous-
err. J. w. Chinook was chosen chair
man and Rudolph Miller secretary. Il.
w. Helms of Hudson was selected on
the thirteenth ballot.
Eugene w Helms was born. April 2,
1859, in Kenosha county. He was
raised on a farm and attended the
district school At the age of Is he at
tended the Oshkosh normal one year,
after which he taught school one year.
He then took a special course at Wis
consin university, entered Pinney u San
born's Office, attending law school, grad
uated in law June, 1884. He practiced
in Madison four years, and was in part
nership three years with |. C. Sloan,
then dean of the law school. He went
to Hudson in May, 1888, and entered
in partnership with II. G.. Baker. He
was elected district attorney in 1892
and reelected in 1894. His term expires
January 1 next. He is very bright
lawyer and has been very successful
in his practice before the Supreme court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
WON BY NEENAH BOAT.
Exciting Iceboat Regatta at Osh-
kOsh for the Evening Wis
ConSin Gun.

Oshkosh, Wis. Feb. 29.-[Special.I-
The first of series of iceboat races for
the Evening Wisconsin trophy was sailed
off this city yesterday afternoon. The
winner was the Jay of the Neenah club,
the time being hours y minutes over
nine-mile triangular course, three times
around. The cup will remain in Neenah
until won by some other club.
The day was an exceptionally fine one
Cor the iceyacht race yesterday and all
the fears of the relocating fraternity
that the weather would not be propitious
for the event were dispelled when upon
arising Friday morning it was found
that the thermometer had fallen to low
point, thus causing the Slush and water
which had accumulated upon the ice to
freeze and render it in excellent cOndl-
ton for racing and bringing out the
highest rate of speed. To add to this a
good stiff northwest wind prevailed
throughout the entire day.
The buOys which had been set a few
days ago were changed somewhat Fri
day morning owing to the fact that the
stretch to the outer track crossed a
track which would endanger the safety
of the yachts in getting over it. A
telephone message was received from
Neenah this morning asking whether
the race would be sailed and on the
yachtsmen of that city being informed
that it would, they sent word that two
boats from Neenah would arrive in time
for the race. No word had been received
from the Fond du Lac people since the
naming of the date, but at about noon
fleet of ten boats from that city pulled
IN at the foot Of Washington street.
At 2:45 the following yachts crossed
the line for the start: Col H. B. Har-
shaw and Husky of Oshkosh Blizzard,
Improve, Ethelia and Rambler of Fond
du Lac; Creeper and Jay of Neenah;
Menasha and Ice King of Menasha. The
yachts were divided into two classes
first and second. The first-class yachts
were the first to get under way and they
crossed the line in beautiful style at the
raising of the white flag at the judges
stand. They were allowed five minutes
time il crossing the line and it was a
picturesque sight to see the white-winged
boats going down before the wind to the
outer buoy three miles distant Only
few minutes elapsed before the sec
ond-class yachts were got in readiness,
crossed the line and went flying after
their larger competitors.
According to rules adopted at the
Fond du Lac meeting the firSt-class
yachts were compelled to sail three times
around the course, but they were al
lowed FIVE minutes over the second
class, while the second-class boats were
obliged to sail only twice around the tri-
angle. The Jay of Neenah, a second
class bn0f won hn rooo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
BLAZE AT WAUPACA.
Three Buildings Destroyed at an BsrIy
Hour This Morning.

Waupaca, Wis, Feb. 29.-[Speciall-
For the second time in thirty days this
city has been visited by a destructive
fire, with loss of about $4,000. Fire
was discovered in the second stoEB of
Fred Peterson-s building at 1890 this
morning. The family were attending a
dance in the next block and lost every
thing. The fire got beyond control dur
ing change of the engine, Waupaca
being dependent on a steamer and res
ervoir system for fire protection It
soon communicated to the brick stores
owned by Matt. Jensen, destroying the
Exchange bank and harness shop. of
George Stoner, only being stayed by the,
fire wall of the Earl block. The city
was threatened with destruction On ac-
count of a high wind and the disabled
condition of the fire department.. Fred
Petersons loss on building, saloon fxt-
ures and stock is $4,000, insurance half;
Pete Peterson, household goods, $500, in
surance 5000; George Stoner's harness
stock, $500, INSURANCE $1,000; Exchange
bank, Dakin & Bailey, proprietors,
$1,000, insurance 500. The vault is
probably all safe. There is now a petit
ton before the council for waterworks
franchise
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
AMONG THE LOGGERS.
Seasons Work Around Oconto About at
an End.

All ILnu.
Oconto, Wis, Feb. 29.-[Special. THE
Stanton Spur camp of the Holt Lum-
Der company and Douglas Burns camp
near Boyd's logging track in the Sid
now country have shipped by rail to
Oconto about 100000 feet Of logs.
Burns will close operations in another
week.
Fred Butter has finished landing on
Peshtigo brook. He had a contract to
put in 100000 feet for the Hollis, but
will cut 100000 feet additional and
discharge his crew early next month
Absence of snow has left Ira Sawyer
and S. r. Grismer with 10000 feet of
hemlocl logs on skids five miles in the
woods, with timber standing so dense
that an ordinary wagon cannot get
through. 1t was put in on contract for
the pulp mills at Oconto Falls
The OcontO company has purchased
a tract of pine timber of E. 2. Mills
of Lapeer, Mich, estimated at /, 100000
feet, which will be put in by Homer
Don Levy's crew, which had just COM
pleted a big winters cut.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
A VALUABL RELIC.
Knee Buckle that Once Belonged to- SIT
Francis Bacon.

Chippewa Falls. Wis. Feb. 29.-TSpe-
eiaI- William Hopkins Of Albany, lie,
is in the city visiting his brother, John
Hopkins, an old settler who was black
smith here for many years. Mr. Hop.
kins has in his possession a valuable
heirloom which he showed to a number
of his 3equaintances yesterday. 1t IL
nothing less than a diamond-studdhd'
knee buckle which belonged at one time
tn the great English philosopher, states
man and poet, Sir Francis Bacon Tie
BgekTe is studded with four large stones
which have been pronounced to be, dia-
nFDnds of fne color and water by expert
jewelers. Mr.. Hopkins said that tile
buckle belonged to his wife, who died
fa1w mOEtns ago and who was a great
great granddaughter of the English
PHILOSOPHERS, her name before her mar
riIage being Julia Bacon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
A Tame Butterfly.

We, have heard of tame fieas and per-
forming midges, but the following au-
thentie story of tame butterfly, told
by a French lady, has novel elements
in it,:
Il foSHml i'm my garden a magnificent
butterfly, quite numb with cold. Taking
it into, the house and putting it in
box for two hours revived the little
thing. Then l dipped its antennae in
solution of syrup and sugar, and contin-
ued this treatment for three days. On
THE fourth day the creature huttered
on1O my hand and asucked the liquor of
it's own accord, and after this it became
perfectly tame. l put flowers into my
room, and it fed on them, and was per-
feetly happy. When it sat on the table
would pass my finger down its back
without the slightest fear that the but
teFffy might take to wing. In fact, it
arehe& it's back as does a cat when it is
pleased. After three weeks of perfect
tameness it's colors faded, it's wings
Shriveled up and it died"
What next, one wonders? A butter
fy arching its back when stroked by
human hand is surely a phenomenon that
seems to give promise of all kinds of
possibilities. Scientists and variety art
lists take Westminster Gazette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
ACCUSED OF FORGERY.
aarinette Young Man Gets Into Serious
Trouble.

Marinette, Wis, Feb. 28.-[Special.] J.
One Of the boldest young men in this
section was arrested at the North est
,ern depot here late last night, having
lust arrived from Oconto. Charles
Reifschlager, it is alleged, forged check
on the Stephenson National bank here
and passed it on bartender in Me
nominee saloon He went to OcOnto and
was arrested there He gave the Of
fcer the slip, however, when near the
jail and the guardian of the law had to
nursue Reifschlager half a mile and
use his revolver before effecting his capt
ure. The young man was taken to Me.
nominee today to answer the charge OF
forgery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
WILL UTILIZE THE POWER.
Consolidation of Water Power Companies
ut SUPERIOR COnf1rmed.

GOnsOiidation OF Water Power COmpan1es
at Superior Confirmed.
Superior, Wis., Feb. 2S.-[Special.1-
The reported consolidation of the various
water power companies which are in
9erested in the development of the st.
Louis river power, has been confirmed.
The Minnesota Canal company, the AL
famonte Water Power company and the
st louis Water Power company have
EJ0dnd themselves to the agreement by
depositing earnest money to the amount
of $4,000 and all that now remains
TO consummate the deal is to arrange the
details of transferring properties and
,pose of carrying out the great scheme of
utilizing the power of the falls at Duluth
and Superior by means Of electricity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
HUNG BY HER Hal
DsHng Woman Placed in Perilous Posi-
ton at Racine.

Racine, Wis, Feb 29.-[Specia1!l-
THE many girls employed in the Racine
Wagon works We're Mortified this morn--
ing at the close call from death to-, one
sf their companions. Theresa NJ Latch
at was standing near belt when sud-
DENLY she was caught by her hair
and hauled up about five feet. There
she hung by the hair until the machinery
could be stopped. She was released
from her perilous position and taken to-
a doctors Office, where she received
medical treatment. She is suffering.
from nervous prostration as result.
and besides her scalp is in a terrible.
condition. Some of the girls tainted
at the sight and for a time there was
CONSERVATION in the shop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.
&Y&- ia9agnus Surprised that His Absence
Should Cause Worry.

Neenah, Wis, Feb. 2S.-[Speciall i
Martin Magnus, the alderman reported
missing yesterday, returned home last
evening and was very much surprised
at the fuss that had been made over
glis absence.
Miss Mary Dickinson died last even
ing at her home in the town Of Neenah
after q long illness.
David Kevil was last evening acquit-
ted of the charge of selling adulterated
sniil- Andrew Goggins. who was con-
xicted of charge similar to the above
Wednesday, has appealed from the de-
c.ision Of the Jury IN Justice court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
WINDSOR HOTEL SOLD.
Chicago Capitalists Have Secured Con-
troll of the Property.

troll of the Property.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. 2S.-[Spe-
ciaI. THE Windsor house, which has
been run by John Chenevert for the
past two years, will after the first of
April be managed by D. B. Hodgett of
Chicago, who will purchase the interest
owned by a Chicago capitalist. Col.
Boardman and Gaines A. Knapp of this
city, who own large shares in the hotel
will join with Mr.. Hodgett in all plans
he may suggest toward improving the
property. A large brick addition viii be
built on the rear of the hotel to take
the place of the one which is now stand
ing. New furniture will be put
in throughout the interior of
the building and a handsome billiard
room fitted uD in the basement d. B.
HOdgett is secretary and general man
ager of the Chicago horse show and is
the owner of several speedy horses which
he will bring to this city and in all prob
ability enter them in the races to be
held in this city the coming season. Mr..
Hodgett is not a stranger to the people
of Fond du Lac. For twenty years he
has brought theatrical attractions to- this
city, including Thomas Keene, Haver-
ly's, Wagner's and Arlington's MINISTRIES.
Mr.. Hodgett is a charter member of the
lodge of Elks organized in this country
New York lodge No. /. He also ogg&n-
lied the third lodge in Chicago.
-Four boats, two from each club. left
for Oshkosh this morning to participate
in the iceboat regatta at that place for
the Evening Wisconsin cup. They are:
Blizzard, Capt Writ; Ethelia, Capt.
Foster; Rambler, Capt. Perkins; I'm
proved. Capt Lucas. The ice is fine
here, but snow in some places and only
one man went with each boat, the crews
going by train.
William Kobs, an old resident here,
passed away at his home on Morrison
street this morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
MADE NO TEST CASE.
Berlin Merchants Decides to Pay Taxes


Berlin Merchants Decides to Pay Taxes
Without Opposition.
Berlin, Wis., Feb. 27.-TSpecial.l-
One of the two prominent men who are
opposed to the Wheeler waterworks
franchise and who refused to pay a DOr-
ton of their tax lii order to test the
validity of their franchise had his prop
erty levied upon by the city treasurer,
whereupon the tax was Immediately paid
and no attempt to- test the validity of
the franchise was made. 1t is quite gen
orally believed that the suit will never
come to trial as it is stated on good au-
thority that there is no foundation in
law unOn which to bring suit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
NO CAUSE FOR SUIT.
NeIs Dsshlberg Loses His Damage Case
at

NeIs D@hfberg Loses His Damage Case
at Superior.
West Superior, Wis, Feb. 2S.-[Spe-
cial. I'm the case of Nels Dahlberg VS..
the Northern Pacific Railroad company,
an action to recover damages for the loss
of two. children confined in burning
building, Il motion was made by the
defendant this morning that the court
direct a verdict of, no cause of action.
The motion was granted on the ground
that there was no evidence offered by the
plaintiff to show that the children would
not have died if the fire department had
not beenl prevented from getting to the
rescue by bIockaded street crossing.
The case will probably be appealed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
THEIR HEADS CRUSHED.
Terrible Accident Reported from a
Small Town in Green
County,

Monroe, Wis, Feb. 29.-[Special] !
Thomas and James Casey, brothers, aged
% and 80 years respectively, were killed
in the town of Adams yesterday after
noon while mining for lead ore. It is
supposed they were tamping a dynamite
blast. Death was instantaneous and it
was several hours before they were
found. Their heads were completely
crushed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
ReIlcious MeetLngs at Barepoo.

Baraboo, Wis, Feb. 28.-[SpeciaIl-
Gather Xavier Sutton and Father Ber-
nardine of Hoboken, n. J., are here con-
Quoting a series of meetings in st. 10
seph's church Their work is not OF a
revival nature, but to instruct the church
members as to q further meaning OF the
Catholic religion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
AFTER SICK BENEFIT.
Albert MaIleck Sues the ST. Joseph's
benevolent Society.

Menasha, Wis, Feb. 29.-[Special. /
Albert Malleck, through his attorney, H.
H. Fitzgibbon of this city, has begun
action against the St Josephs Benevo-
sGn' moGtb SICK 'I hene aege efoT Fe ia
due him. The law firm Of Billiard &,
Schuetz represents the society.
The Liberty club composed of high
school first years and sophomores, met
at the residence of William Miller last
Neenah. Wis, Feb. 29-[special. i
Charles Solomon, Christopher Casper
son and Rhinold Seigert We're discharged
on a charge of burglary yesterday.