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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
Hurt the Gay Cron.

Peshtigo, Wis, July 26.-[Speciall-
Owing to heavy rains OF the summer. the
large marsh near the mouth of the Pesh-
tigo river, on which thousands of tons
of hay are usually cut. is at present too
wet to carry teams. IF the crop is Sc
cured much of the labor will have to be
done without the aid of horses
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
Awarded to Milwaukee Firm,

Baraboo, Wis, July 23-[Specia!. j.
awarded the contract at the council
meeting last night to build the Second
ward sewer. Their bid was $500 The
other bids were: NJ. G.. Connors, Kau
kauna, $500; Marriott Bros. Baral,oo,
SS965; Carl lsenberg, Baraboo, $50, $40.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
Aged Woman Injured.

Amigo. Wis, July "a Special. 7
Mrs. Gibbs mother-in-laW of ". d.
Crocker of Sheboygan. an old lady of -
years, fell and broke her hip joint while
on a visit to her son. l.. L. Gibbs
The Pelican Island club and numerous
visitors from Chicago and milwaukee,
are enjoying the cool breezes and fishing
of that summer resort
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
WILL DISPLAY SIGNALS.
Two Rivers Fishermen TO be Warned of
Storms.

Storms.
Two Rivers. Wis. July pa Special. !
Weather signals will be displayed at
this place hereafter. an arrangement hav-
ing been effected between the government
and II. Nj. Gebhardt & Co. Of this city.
The signals will prove OF inestimable
value to the fishing interests here which
afford the means Of Il likelihood to Il
large element of the population as we'll
as to marine interests in general
Miss L. L. StearnS. state librarian and
secretary of the state free library COM
mission, spent portion of the week here
on her tour of inspection of the state
libraries.
A course of lectures will be given here
by Prof. Raymond of the state univer-
sity, on sociology. The lectures will be
given in accordance with the plan as out
lined in the university extension depart
ment.
A bicycle thief got away with wheel
owned by Joseph Koening yesterday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
Miners, Union Max Disband.

Negaunec, Mich, July 23.-[ Special
Workers union today gave out the in
formation that the local branch may soon
go to pieces. The members have not
been paying dues regularly and officers
are beginning to kick for back salaries;
1t is said that meeting will be held
within the next few days to determine
whether or not the union shall disband.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
Charcen Mlth Horse stealinr.

Black River Falls, Wis, July 23-
Special. Underestimate James Meow
an arrived here from Grant county in
search of Adolph Peterson, who is want
ed for alleged DEMONSTRATING. He was
arrested near here last night and taken
back to Grant county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
An Alleged Burglar Caught.

Madison, Wis, July 23.-[Special.l l.
Sheriff Acheson came up from GAINESVILLE
last night and this morning took Paddy
Burns or Burke, arrested by the, Madl-
son police yesterday, back to Rock coun-
ty. He is charged with robbing the post
office and store at Indian Ford. July IL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
SHOWS AN EARNING.
Receivers Report OF the Belle City Street
Bailv y.

=
Racine, Wis, July 26.-[SpeciaI. Hi
ram ]. Smith, receiver for the Belle City
Street Railway company, fled his report
with the clerk Of the court this morning
fer the confirmation Of the receivers sale
which took place last week He also put
in claim tor $4,000 rs his allowance as
receiver. The reports show that the
road has earned $1,000 above the running
expenses since going into the hands Of
the receiver
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
STABBED IN THE DARK.

Baraboo Man Attacked by Unknown
Persons While Returning Home.
Baraboo. Wis, July 23.-[S Special. /
While E. G. Allen was returning home
last evening he was attacked from am
bush and stabbed in the right lung. Mr.
Allen could not see his assailants and
the police have no clue to work upon.
No attempt at robbery was made. Mr..
Alien is in 4 critical condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
Wants to Know About Hawaii.

London. July 23,-James Francis Ho-
gan, anti-ParnelIite member for Middle
day next he will ask George n Curzon.
under secretary for the foreign office,
whether the provision of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty 10 the effect that neither
Great Britain nor the United States shall
annex Hawaii. is still recognized by both
nOMerS as of binding force.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
Boy Killed By a Horse.

GAINESVILLE, Wis. July 26.-[Special. L
Thomas Buffers, aged s years, had his
scalp torn loose ana his skull fractured
when a horse kicked him in the head yes
terday \ piece of bone was forced back
info his head but he NAV recover
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
MIGRATE TO ALASKA.
Nephew of Gov. Scoiield and Two Com
naninnS Will S1nrt Ntonn

panions viii start soon.
Madison, Wis. July 23-I Special /
Three young men Well-known here and in
many parts of the stare viii join the exc
dus to Alaska within a lew days. One
IS Harry Hewitt, nephew Of Gov. SEQ
field, who has been Il school teacher at
0conto, now staying with the governor.
The others are Henry L. Cochems and
Charles A. MCGEE, both wel-knoWn stu
dents, and both of whom took an active
part in the last political campaign in the
state
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
RACINE'S MAYOR OBJECTS.
lie Does Not Think shat Franchises
should be Given Away.

sTUWlW -. 71aEVN away.
Racine, Wis. July Special. l.
Mayor Graham says that he VIII veto rhe
ordinance granting f1ancbise Oh certain
streets through which il is proposed to
run cars Of the Milwaukee. Racine &
Kenosha railway The mayor does not
think that the company should be given
the franchise absolutely for nothing
When the ordinance was under c0nsid-
GRAFTON in the council amendment rcQuir-
ing that al bridges over which the cars
run be kept IL repair at the company's
expense was voted down, but the mayor
thinks that some such condition .s this
should be imposed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
Started by Firebugs.

Evansville Wis. July 90 Special i
Firebugs used Ave gallon can of kero-
sene and a washtub full of oil soaked
rags to set fire to NJ IL. Haviiand's meat
market early this morning. The loss will
be about $500: fully insured. An inves-
tigation will be made
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28

Eau Claire Wis. J uly 26-fS Special i
The house Of Henry Wetzel, treasurer of
the town of Huntington, was entered by
burglars this morning The thief got
$3.50 in gold and silver watch. He was
traced to a point three miles from Chip
Devya Falls where all trace was lost
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
NEW COMPANY FORMED.
Il viii Control the Defunc4 Street Rail
way in Efa cine.

way in Racine.
Racine, Wis, July 23.-[S Special. IA
and incorporated Il new company to be
known rs the Belle City Electric COM
pany. The capital stock is 100000: in
corporators Thomas N. Kearney, Frank
]. Miller, Jackson T. Case and f. j.
Hueffner. 1t is the intention of the new
company to purchase the defunct Belle
Street Railway company and operate the
same. The road win be improved to the
extent of about SD coo. Another meet
ing will be held in a few days when OIL
cers viii be elected
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
TRACK WASHED OUT,
Stevens Point Excursion Train Hung Up
GTanwood.

st GI9nWOOd.
Glenwoo5. Wis, July 26.-IS Special i
A WashoUt on tie Wisconsin Central
hung 10 the excursion train that ran from
stevens Point to ST. Paul Yesterday from
~ clock D. N. until 10 Il. III. today.
About 800 people were aboard and the
hotels and restaurants reaped a rich mar
est. 0ne-half mile Of track is washed
ou,. Wagon bridges in all directions are
lLsn MaShed nIif
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
RATE WAR At AN END.
Insurance 1Ien Reach an Agreement at
Madison.

Madison, Wis. July 26.-[SpeciaLl l.
E3e Insurance rate war which has been
III force here for q little more than a
week ended this morning when the local
board of agents, representing both union
and non-Union agents, reached an agree
mept on rates. This agreements makes a
considerable reduction from the old
rates. the heaviest being on dwellings,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
SHOT A BADGER.
1T is the First One Ever Killed in Marin
cite County

cite County.
Peshtigo. Wis, July 26.-[Speciall-
John McGregor of this village while re-
turning from a fishing expedition Sat
urday shot the first badger ever killed
in this county. His dog brought three
full-grown ones TO bay on the roadside
and all three attacked the dog. One was
shot. but the other two escaped. 1t is
only recently these animals have been
seen III this county and their appearance
is considerable of a surprise to hunters
and trappers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
CAUSED A SHUT DOWN.

Plant Closed at Oshkosh Owing 20 Robert
McAEiilen's Death.
Oshkosh, Wis. July 24-I Special i
On account Of the death Yesterday Of
Robert McMillen, his large sash. door
and blind plant has been closed down
temporarily. throwing 800 people out of
employment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28
William T.. Brown Ill.

Racine. Wis, July 26.-ISpecial i
William E. Brown, past commander of
the e. A. r., and school commissioner.
i; dying at his home III this city. He is
4 man well known throughout the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28

China is from 800 to 400 pounds per
acre.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28

Roach, who was given a trial in the
Western league early in the season, has
developed into quite a pitcher and has
been doing excellent work for Peoria.
He let the hard-hitting Des Moines team
down with three hits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28

Charley Newman, the old Milwaukee
fielder, has drifted to the Western asso-
citation and is now playing with Rock
ford. He is batting as hard as ever. If
Newman could field ground balls he
would be a good man for the Western
league.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28

Delehanty, Long, Collins and Lajoie
lead the league in long hits. Delehanty
has made % two-baggers, II three-bag
gers and home runs; Long, % doubles;
Collins, ID doubles and u triples, La
j0ie, 10 doubles, II triples and 6 home
rms
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28

Dan Lynch has written to Jack Dough-
erty, manager of Tommy West and
kid Mcfarland, that if he can ar
range it he will offer a good-sized purse
for a twenty-round meeting between Me
Partland and Eddie Connolly at 1873
pounds. Lynch is doing the match-mak-
ing for Connolly. Dougherty is undecided
what to do, as he is anxious to bring
about an encounter between Layigne and
Mcfarland.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-28

McGann, the big Toronto first base
man, is attracting attention by his heavy
batting.
The BOstons are receiving compliments
all over the circuit for their clean, sciep-
tifc playing and gentlemanly behavior
both on and off the field. The Bostons,
by the way, have not protested an UNI
pire this season.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, December 3G.-With an act
i've demand for cattle to-day prices were
steady for the greater part of the supply,
and strong to 10c higher for the oetler
grades. Common steers, y 9oG4 ~; o bili in
shipping and exports cattle, % Uotao ~,
stockers and feeders. So 1Cqt4 Is; sales
were largely at 81 15G14 SO. calves were
scarce and a little higher; CHOICE, 81 5cGg
6 40
There was an active demand for hogs
and prices were strong early, gathering
strength later. The late sales were laLSe.
ly at an advance Of &c and the market
closed strong. Prime butcher weights,
s. IS; heavy packing lots, 50 SGa 0. q: safes
Prices for sheep and lambs We're steady
as a rule. Inferior to prime lots, - Gta
Is; sales largely at 50 l5a?4 49, LAMBS
were in good demand; inferior to extra,
So 75@5 go; sales largely at s. coca 20;
Rece sii5,, 1850 head: hogs. $1,000
head sheep. 1900 head. %
EAST LIBERTY, Pa. December. ~
Cattle steady P 2da Co. to bu faoe savs sn d
Hogs, steady; prime assorted mediums s;
So G0Gf3 CO. best Workers. 50 go; common
to fair Workers and pigs 8 5ol1$ ~
heavy, 50 seas %: good roughs, 81 1905 10;
sheep, steady; cnoice. 81 COOS 70: com
mon. Sc O0f13 65: choice lambs, s. 90a6 TO-;
common to good, 81 506l5 50.
Veal calves SIS I06l7 25.
EAST BUFFALO.N. ", December 50
Cattle fairly steady. ~
Hogs, Workers. good to choice, = eQG o
20: pigs. common to choice, 50 i0Q3 %.
Lambs. choice to extra, SIS 0046 lC; cullS
to common 81 25Gi5 40: sheep, choice TO Sc
Il cted wethers, 81 60G4 s.; culls TO COM
mon 50 5G6i3 20.
CINCINNATI O.. December 3o.-Hogs,
strong at S. 00a3 90.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26
THE BURLiNGTON'S NEW
Observation YGStibuled Trains.

The most complete daily trains in the
West. for all classes Of travel, are just
out OF the Burlington's shops. These
are trains Nos. Is and 16, between st.
Louis and Kansas City, St. Joseph.
Colorado and Montana. These are yes
tibuled throughout with the handsome
wide observation Flntsch-lighted vesti-
bules. The chair cars hare oak and
mahogany finish, Pintsch light and
courteous free porters' service. The
latest productions Of compartment
sleepers, between st. Louis and Kansas
City. offer the exclusiveness Of draw
ing rooms without any additional berth
charges. These are thesonIy wide vesti-
buled trains from st. Louis to Kansas
City and Denver. These are also the
trains from st. Louis, st. Joseph and
Kansas City for ali travel via the Burl-
ington's short Northwest Main Line, to
Montana, Washington, Tacoma, Seat
tie, etc.
HOWARD ELLIOTT, [. ". WAKELEY.
General Manager. GenI Pass. Agent.
ST. Joseph, 40. ST. Louis. 10.
nn2fwEDEsAT
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26
NNCE AND TRADE.

York, December so.-rEvenine
London financial cablegram:
stock markets were quietly
to-day, with consols prominent
+. Anlericans had a dull open
t later recovered. There was no
Es anywherel
exected that a fair amount Of
vii go into the bank to-mor-
fom Australia, the demand in
zen market having slackened
frably.a
York. December 30.7+Money on
m at 31A@4 per cent; last loan
|fent; closed 2h@a per cent.
9 mercantile paper 31s@4 per
exchange strong, with ac-
ess in bankers bills at
for demand, land at 1882
rrtr 60 days. Posted rates
RKEs and ls4.S5A64.86. COM
; $4.81.
Fti flea 57Ae5S1A.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26
ceiyed no support and declined to 94c,

ceived no support and declined to SAC,
or 2Ac below last nights close. AL
len Grier bought it under CSC, and
December became steadier. recovering
fractionally. Prices again experienced
a loss in the last half hour, from
which they were slow to recover. IN
fiuences similar to those during the
morning prevailed. Corn was easier
with wheat. Trade was light and re-
ceipts amounted to $40 cars, oyerrun-
ming estimates considerably. Oats
were easier under selling by operators
who have been buying recently. Re
ceipts were 1872 GERS. Provisions ruled
very dull and steady. Strong prices
for hogs sustained the market.
Corrected daily by T. O. III. Davis d
Co., Brokers' Exchange Bank Building
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26

price below the opening Feature.
from this movement tfd early ma 4
was featureless, caangts in pi Is
being mixed throughout the list. SUI
gar was unchanged. fThe GraHgers
were off fractionally, dnd the CAaler5
were irregular. The market soon Mps-
ed into dizziness andi authoritiesS on
speculative movements were uniysr-
sal in expressing the opinion that I'M
less something unforsben should trans
pire the market will remain Gull and
narrow throughout the balance CT th9
year. However, SOME of the speciaR-
ties have reached prices CT late at
which they are sensitive, and ALMOST
any kind Of news isl liable to result IN
a turn. The belief is growing among
proinent traders that the new (year
will see boom, bit with the POSSIBLE
ity of war in the far East the exercise
CT caution IS advised. toward noon
the bears attacked and hahmered
Sugar, Tof acco an ID Peoples G3s to the
extent of a point or more. ! Ccnsoli-
dated Gas fell an additional point, but
otherwise the princes were not much
changed The bsence of support fer
the high-pricsdl speciaities( encouraged
traders offerings in the general list.
Late trading VI as more encouraging,
and after subsH antial recoveries had
been enjoyed strong undertone pre-
vailed.
Corrected daily by T. Q. NJ Davis & Co.,
Brokers, EXC Ihange Bank Building.
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26
~llars, 46Ad.

pnds dutl.
bondsl firm.
To-day3s stock market was
mario and irregular, the
SlIa TAU kegrities absorb
az of the lin
a so enc but
r sf,s took any
lection CT any
>pricas. There
! realizing in
of local corpo- !
Wfecently been adj |
OF a combination |
le declines thus ef- |
1cks invited buying |
I'd the earlier losses. |
arrying them essen |
previous level Met |
Hallway was the most |
tnls group moving |
over points. Man
extensively in SYM
Lied Gas fell points
allure OF the attempt
animation, but cover
ought 1t back to last
he other specialties
al irregularity and
the day are small
Joyed the benefit of
CT heavy earnings
and touched lis, but
taking. OF stocks not
pole & Ohio and Buff
Plttsburg came into !
'easOn Of advances of
ch. otherwise changes
be day in Wall street
strength of tie for
arket, actual rates fol
Ig 70 to Il all arounq
quotation. There
d to satisfy for remi
IN payment Of div
st on Amrican sect, p.
coming due at t he
Exchange bankers +.
9Th Of to-day's mar ret
demand, and this in.
ay is based on pl &c.
local rates for mo Iev
ocal rates for md nov
renewal Of the len 1ino
- ISeyeItAciess here
of softening in to- Eey,e
loans being req orta[
per cent and there
y per cent. The euh.
debtor again to- law al
Use to the extent f owe,
on0 Sp4elion bf the
from Tat quartz ic ey,
-'' 04i'il "itef he enc
n bonds were NOT ~
tut prices wer Gr,,1y
es $1,675,0OO - -'''
R's rose Il bid &c con.
As 4. WV"
stocks tod Nv were
Ii CO .yJJ 49, $ ''o'''ioAS c osed bio
sa h9 PPfeeF s9a Ohio ::::::: s. s.
chesapeake and Cd 10 o.. .........:.. .
Chicago and Alton ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 16
Chicago. Burlington and QUINCY. 995
Delaware and Hudson .................1111
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western .155$
Fort Wayne ..;.........,................u Sl
Illinois Central ........................10 1898
I've Erie and Western ............. 16l
20 preferred ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. q
SiIie and Nashville ........... So
an Street Railway ......... l2Sa
central .....................l 0S
acl!fc ....................... 20
erSey central .................... 70
erk Central .....................19 10Y
Eisln acme ............ ........... ~
preterred ............. .............. So
~ ..F....... ..................Ib9
........... Observation-Disclosures. ~
10 ...'.......... ................ wv
'..........{ ................. E4N
SIfeu ......... ....,..-.........-l =
t,tclnc '.'...t .........-,..-. ~
racine ....l -................ II
and Lake E.rie. .. .............. 2
Iferred ..... ...................
EXPRESS COMPANIES.
.............. J..................lo LOB
hlted States ...... ..................... 80
Vells-Fargo ....-...I 49,. ...-..........11e
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26
DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK. December 3o.--The market
for dry goods is in the unsatisfactory
condition which is always noted when. IN
ventories are imminent or progressing.
The demand for cotton is generally small.
The sales Of extra print cloths. rumored
early in the week, were not so heavy as
was at first supposed. They are said to
have been $500 pieces for weekly delivery
in March and April The quotation OF
&c for extras still prevails with few bids
for early deliveries reported.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26
HOLIDAY RATES ON THE 3. & Q.

HDI1DA1 M O4N HE .. q o
December Oath. 18th, 31st and Janu-
AIRY 1st, the 3. & @. will sell round trip
excursion tickets at reduced rates from
all stations west Of and including
pittsburg and Wheeling, and also from
Wheeling to Washington, d. O.. and
Baltimore Tickets viii be valid for
return passage until January 4th, in
elusive.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26
METAL.

NEW YORK, December 9O.-Pig iron
quiet but firmcr a. SIS 70Q6 l11a
Lake copper. quiet at $40 85d10 95.
Tin. quiet but firm at sl3 C5Gi3 -.
Spelter. quiet at S. 9t04 CO.
Lead. duiet at Sc 1908 rs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26

TOLEDO. O., December 90.-Wheat. II
regular: No. 2 cash and December, 9i12c;
May. $3.50.
Corn, active and steady; No. mixed,
CSC.
Rye, dull and unchanged; No. 2 cash,
461ac.
Cloverseed. active and steady: prime
cash, December and January, 50 20.
Oil, unchanged.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-26
DEPART.

Trains and 5 daily between Cleveland
ard Thrichsvile all other trains daily ex-
Passengers between Wheeling. Martins
Ferry. Feilaire and Bridgeport. take Eiec
trio Railway NJ q. CARREL,
0. r. WOOD. T. P. A., Wheeling. w. Va.