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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
AN HEIRESS MISSING.
Minneapolis Young Woman Believed to
Have Been Abducted.

Chicago, H., Sept. 13.-AIiss Fanny
Rutherford. an heiress of Minneapolis. is
missing, and is thought to be in Chicago.
She disappeared from her home May g.
Since that time the police of the entire
country. aided by private detectives,
have searched for her. She spent con-
siderable time since her disappearance at
several Wisconsin cities and was mar
ried at Hudson. Wis, to an adventurer,
who is believed TO be a forger who es-
capped from the Cook county jail in June.
1896. who was later. arrested in Mem
phis, Tenn, and who easily escaped from
the Southern Jail.
Detectives found that Miss Rutherford
and man had been in De,avan Lake.
Tie man had given the name of Lootze
and said that his companion was his wife
and that they were enjoying their we'd
ding trip, having been married a few
days before in Hudson, Wis. Several per-
sons who had seen them told the detec
tives that the woman appeared to fear
the man and followed him submssiyely
wherever he went. From Deiavan Lake
the two were traced TO Chica go
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
PENNEY FOR POSTMASTER.
Waupaca appointment will be Made
Shortly.

Washington D. c., Sept. 13.-[Spe-
cial 1.-The return of President AIckin-
ley~to his pest il the white house is wei
coined by Il small army of place-hunters
who have endured the heat of the sum
mer III this latitude rather than trust
heir chances to the efforts of somebody
less interested than themselves. From
now on The Washington dispa tches will
be scanned very closely by anxious
''wouId-bes'' all over the country. Wis
consin has her share of aspirants for of
fetal honors and the plums are fast
ripening for some of them.
One of the first appointments to be an
nounced will be that of postmaster at
Waupaca, for which place a lively fight
has been made. The lucky man will be
A. NJ. Penney, who won over the others
because of the recommended ton by Con-
gresham Minor. Charles DebOrn and
Hans Beulick were in the race openly
but there were others who labored on
the quiet. Penney is well-knoWn bust
ness man and an active Republican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
LIVED In RIPON.
Society Circles Surprised at the Soper-
Lincoln Wedding.

Ripon, Wis, Sept. 13.-[SpeciaLl-
Fred L. Lincoln and Miss Pearl Soper,
whose secret marriage at Kenosha on
Saturday was given such prominence in
yesterdays Chicago papers, are both
young people of high social standing III
this city, their home. The groom aged
81 years, is engaged in business, and the
1S-year-old bride is the daughter of Fred
Soper, prominent and Well-to-do citi-
zen. Miss Soper went to Chicago two
weeks ago TO visit. and he who is now
her husband departed Friday. Although
unexpected at this time the union is not
stIrpI ;sing to their many friends. who
knew of their engagement. Mr. Lincoln
was at one time located in Milwaukee as
hook-keeper for the old firm Of Green
& BUTTON. He also formerly attended
Ripon college His mother and brother
live If Waukau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
NEGAUNEE MINE CLOSES.
Over eco Men Out of Work as a Re-
suit,

Ishpemine. Mich. Sept. 13.-ESpccial.l
The Negaunee of the Queen Mining
company group closed down its No. l
shaft today laying off 200 men. 1t is
likely that al workings Of the company
will be closed during the winter season,
as the market for ore produced at this
property IS not bright. Less than 10
men now remain on the Queens pay
roll. The manager of the Negaunee
mine has given the miners an opportuni-
ty to return to work by hiring their own
trammers. The men are considering the
proposition. but some of them are oD-
posed to this as they say they cannot
afford to pay their trammers $3.50 per
day. 1t will not pay miners to do their
own tlamming
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15

Nearly $4,000 Feet Destroyed at Green
Bay Early This Morning.

Green Bay, Wis. Sept. ID Special
Fire was discovered at about = o'clock
this morning among the lumber piles in
the yard of the Mcdonald Lumber COM
pany on the west side of the river An
ment responded promptly. combining the
fire to the vicinity of its origin. The
office and mill were saved. From 30
600 to $4,000 feet of lumber was de-
stroyed, valued at from $1,000 to $1,000.
The loss is covered by insurance. The
origin Of the ire is unknown.
Jericho. Wis, Sept. l3-[Special i
The William Addenbrook barn and CON
tents of grain. hay and farming imple-
ments, valued at $4,000. covered by a
small insurance burned to the ground
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
VERONA THE BEST BOAT.
Last Race for the Championship of Lake
Winnebago.

Neenah. Wis. Sept. 13.-[ Special. !
The last race of the series for the cham
pionship Of Lake Winnebago of Nodaway
Yacht club boats was sailed Saturday
over the regular six-mile course, twice
around, and was won by the Verona,
Capt Wright's boat: Uarda. Capt. Frank
Shattuck. second: Ysleta. Capt w. l..
Stuart. third The winner will also re-
ceive the pennant offered by the Ladies
Industrial society.
In the Twin City Canal club races on
Lake Winnebago yesterday Capt. A. T..
Lueckenbach' 5 boat won. The race was
sailed over three-mie course. twice
around. The time was slow as the wind
died out at the close of the race.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
Must pass an Examination.

Menominee. Mich, Sept. 13.-[Special.1
The new law requiring horsesnoers to
undergo an examination as to their fit
ness and capability, has gone into effect
in this state The examination is to be
conducted by state board of horse
shoers, who will issue certificates to
those passing the required tests. 1t will
exercise a general control and regulation
of horseshoers all over the state. All
apprentices will hereafter be required to
attend special course of lecturers on the
anatomy of horses feet before presenting
themselves for examination.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
sarn Struck by Liphtninp

During an electrical storm that swept
over this section of the state last night
the big new barn on the Paquette estate
near here was struck by lightning and
destroyed by fire with the seasons crop,
farm machinery and one horse. Loss,
$500; insurance, $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
Cave-in at Atlantic Mine

Iron Belt, Wis, Sept. ID SPECIAL. 7
A cave-in occurred in the third level of
the Atlantic mine obstructing complete
~ the s1iprcad SO that no ore can be
hoisted for ;;beut a week. Underground
men have been set to work to repair
the damage and retinber that part Of
the mine This is the second cavern in
that mine this year. Fortunately no one
was hurt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
kaukanna school Census.

Kaukauna. Wis, Sept. 13.-[Special.l-
The new school census just completed
shows Il gain of about 100 children of
school age since last season. There are
now in this city 1859 children of school
age. which Includes about 900 in the
three parochial schools.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
FATAL SLEEPING PLACE.
Unknown Man Run Over and Killed
Near Amherst.

An herst, Wis, Sept. 11.-[SpeciaL1
The limited going north on the Wiscon-
sin Central railroad last night ran over
a man about one-half mile below this
village. The man had evidently laid
down on the track to sleep. He was so
horribly mangled and cut up that he has
jury certified: "That the said unknown
person came to his death by being run
over by the cars of the Wisconsin Cen
trail company" No blame is attached
to the company or its employees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
PLACE FOR GEORGE w. BISHOP.
He will Succeed Clarence Snyder the
Board of Control.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 11.-Gov. SEQ
field has announced the appointment of
George w Bishop of Rhinelander as u
member of thet state board of control to
succeed Clarence Snyder.
Mr.. Bishops appointment has been
foregone conclusion for some time, but
the governor was DESTROYS of receiving
the report of the board on the Waukesha
Industrial school investigation before
making formal announcement of it. Mr..
Snyder will continue in office until the
end of the present month
The position is one of tie best at the
disposal of the governor. Mr.. Bishops
term of office will be five years, the term
expiring April 10, 1902. The salary is
S00QO wear
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
RAFTING SEASON CLOSES.
Over 10000 Feet of Logs Handled
at Two Rivers.


at Two Rivers.
Two Rivers, Wis, Sept. 11.-[Special.l
The rafting season of the Two Rivers
Manufacturing company closes this week
with one of the most successful seasons
on record Over 100000 feet Of logs
out a loss or disaster of any kind.
Mrs. Robert Schuster died yesterday
after q lingering illness. She was for
many years a resident of this city and is
survived by husband and family.
Lack of schoolroom accommodations
will necessitate the removal of one of the
primary departments to some private
building for the present. The needs of
new school building are becoming
more pressing every day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
GUN WAS LOADED AS U3SAL.
Green Bay Lad Probably Fatally Shot
bY Accident

Green Bay, Wis, Sept. 13.-[Special.l
Yesterday a lot of young men were
romping in the woods about three miles
east OF. this city. Fred Krause had a
loaded gun with treacherous lock with
which he was fooling. The gun was
accidentally discharged. the entire load of
shot taking effect in the left cheek and
Jaws of Joseph Cleremans and shooting
out all his teeth. DR.. Doyle, who dressed
the injury. has doubts of his recovery.
BSth the young men are about 10 years
old
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
MARTYR TO His Religion

London, Sept. 13.-According to dis
patch from Moscow to the Daily Mail
Lieut.-Gen. Baron Won Setback has com
mitted suicide by shooting himself with
a revolver at Odessa in fit of repent
ance. He was a member of the German
Lutheran body. His religious connec-
tons excited the suspicious of his super
iors. and they ordered him to resign or
ioin the Russian orthodox church. He
chose the latter course and then killed
himself in remorSe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
Charged with Robbery.

Black River Falls, Wis, Sept Ii
Especial. l-Charles Weber of this city
was arrested yesterday, charged with
robbing three young men from the coun-
try, with whom he had been associating
through the day. His hearing will come
up on the 18th Failing to furnish bonds
for his appearance, he was committed to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
SWAN ACROSS GREEN LAKE.
eat of Chicago Young Woman at

Feat OF a Chicago Young Woman at
hartford.
Ripon, Wis, Sept. 11.-[Special. IA
Chicago young lady of prominence a day
or two ago performed what is consid
cred remarkable feat for a woman
that IF swimming the breadth of Green
lake, distance of over two miles. Her
name is Miss Edith Baker and she start
ed from Pleasant point, landing at
Spring grove. Since her performance,
which she did in very good. time, she is
regarded almost as heroine by all the
remaining reSOrterS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
FEAR FOR HIS SAFETY.
Barabon Lad Missing from Home Over n
Week.

Baraboo, Wis, Sept. 11.-[Special J.
About one week ago Hosea Powers, son
of w, Powers, went to Devils Lake and
has not been seen since. The boy is Is
years old and has never been known to
stay away from home before. There was
a large excursion at the lake on the day
he disappeared but none of his friends
can get any trace of him. His parents
are greatly worried and fears are enter
tanned that something serious has hap
Dpned TO him
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
FOUND A WATERY GRAVE.
Two Persons Drowned i'm Wisconsin
River at Kilhnurn.

Baraboo. Wis, Sept. 13-[Special !
Henry Debus, aged % years, of Chicago,
and the 5-year-old son of Charles Tesh-
ner of kiIbourn, were drowned in the
Wisconsin river at Kilbourn today at
noon. The boat. in which they We're
rowing, upset. Frank Haynor saved
himself by ciineing to it. The bodies
have not been recovered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
On u Tour of Inspection.

Madison. Wis, Sept 13.l[SpeciaI. /
Col. L. NJ Caldwell, United States army,
inspector of the state militia. will inspect
the National guard company ut Mansion
this evening Tomorrow night he will
examine the company at Tomah;
Wednesday and Thursday the two COM
panies az La Crosse, and Friday at
Sparta.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
HARVEST OF SWEETS.
Honey Yield Around P1atteville is Large
Notes.

Notes.
Platteville. Wis, Sept. 10.-[Special. !
The honey crop in the vicinity of Platte
vile bids fair to far exceed that of pre-
vious years. The keepers of bees are
much pleased over the prospect, as they
have had very bad luck for some time.
A rumor is afioat that the Burlington
railroad officials are seriously consider
ing the ACCESSIBILITY of extending their
railway from Potosi to Platteyille, a dis
lance of sixteen miles.
The following teachers from Platte
vile returned this week to resume their
duties in Milwaukee schools: Misses
Grindell, Helberg, Florence and Frances
Beck. Colburn. Cummins, Wilson and
Kistler; and Julia Graham at Wauwa
tOSa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
Lost His Hand in Feed Gutter,

Kenosha, Wis, Sept. 10-[Special.1-
Charles Jackson, a farmland who has
been working on the TORY farm, six
miles west of the city, met with a serious
accident yesterday afternoon which re-
lieved him of his left hand. He was
working silo cutter and his hand was
caught by the knife. All four fingers
were completely severed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
Farm House Burned.

Eagle, Wis. Sept. 13.-[ Special. i
The residence of o. J. Scofield was dis
covered on fire about 11:3O last night
An alarm of fire was given and the citi-
zens turned out by scores Nearly all
the furniture was saved. No cause can
be given for its origin. There was an
insurance of 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
MAY SUCCEED BISHOP.
Report that sam Campbell will be
Appointed to State Board
of Control.

Madison. Wis. Sept. 13.-[SpeciaL /
4 report which has reliable foundation
has it that Sam Campbell of Hudson VIII
succeed George w. Bishop as the extra
member of the state board of control,
whose duties are to conduct special III
gestigation of institutions.
Mr.. Bishop succeeded A. o. Wright in
this place and was promoted to the reGu-
lar board by Gov. Scofield last Friday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
Must Serve a Homo Term.

Sturgeon Bay, Wis, Sept. 11.-[Spe-
cial. Simon Sarter, an Egg Harbor
farmer, was found guilty of criminal as
sault and Judge Hastings this morning
at hard labor His victim was 10
year-old daughter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
Hottest in Eighteen Years.

Green Bay Wis, Sept. 1O.-ISpeciaI.1
According to a private temperature rec
ord covering eighteen years, yesterday
was the hottest September day during
that time The maximum was 81. The
drouth was broken by a heavy rain this
morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
HELD UP NEAR FOND DU LAC.
Two Farmers Relieved of Their JeweIry
and Money.

and Money.
Fond du Lac, Wis. Sept. 13.-L. NJ
CEchert and John Rumbel. both of
Hamilton, were held up two miles south
of this city Saturday night Clichert
was robbed of watch and S37. Rumbel
was shot in the thigh upon his refusal
to throw up his hands. The men were
returning from this city. to which place
they had been TO get checks cashed for
their last months labor in the stone
quarry Rumbel was brought to this
city and placed in st. Agnes hospital
and the ball extracted from his leg
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
KILLED HIS DAUGHTERS sUIToR.
The Young Man Had Opened Fire on His
Prospective Father-in-Law.

Prospective Father-in-Law.
Monmouth, ILL.,, Sept 13.-Dr. +. Reg
nier chairman of the Democratic county
committee. shot and instantly killed
Simon Frandsen, a young butcher. to-
day Frandseu had been paying atten-
ton to Kegnier's daughter against his
wishes Today he shot five times at
Regnier III the street. Regnier went
home. got shotgun and returning met
Frandsen, who shot again, missing. Reg
ner then emptied load of buckshot into
the young mans breast.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
TRIED TO TAKE HER LIFE.

MIS-. W OOuWafN OF WarFBH, WIS.,, "A Z
tempts Suicide.
Warren. Wis, Sept 11.-[Special.l j
Mrs Jerome Woodward. living about sew
en- miles south of this place, attempted to
commit suicide last night by taking Paris
green Drs. Baker, Graves and Johnson
were called and after several hours
work succeeded in saving her life. The
first wife of Jerome Woodward killed her
self by taking the same kind of poison
little over q year ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
MUST DISCLOSE BURIED WEALTH.
Grant County Farmer Who Buried $780,
600 in Kettles.

Dubuque, Ia, Sept. 11.-Conrad May,
a former wealthy farmer of Grant coun-
ty, Wis, but now living in Dubuque, has
had trouble with his wife and was re-
quired TO pay the costs of suit for di-
vorce and alimony besides He was stub
born and refused to pay Being pressed.
he admitted he had $4,000 buried in
two kettles in Grant county lie was
court claims or disclose the hiding place of
his money. lie chose the latter. He is
old and eccentric, and it is question
able whether he can be made to divulge
the hiding place of his wealth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
SHATTERED THE RELFRY.
Baptist Church at Lancaster Struck by
Lightning.

Lancaster, Wis, Sept. III Special. /
The intense heat of yesterday was
broken by a cold wave that brought with
it a severe electrical storm. The Bap-
fist church of this city was struck by
lightning, the belfry and roof being badly
shattered. There was lightning rod on
the spire which had been broken off near
the bottom of the belfry. No damage
was done to the spire. This same chuI Oh
was struck twice before. 1t is the Oldest
church in the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
DIDN'T WANT TO LIVE.
Aged Man Cuts His Throat and Then
Takes Paris Green.

Marinette. Wis, Sept. 1O.-Barney
O'Connor, about so years of age, living
al Fisher. Mich, tried to suicide early
Wednesday morning. He cut his throat
with a razor and when that failed to end
his life he took a dose of paris green.
The cause assigned is dependency over
ill-health. He will die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
Fell from a Steam Thresher.

Utica, Wis, Sept 11.-[Special; EP.
X. Tucker of Summit is in critical con
dition from injuries sustained from tall
CINE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
THE LANTERN EXPLODED.

1t Caused a Serious Blaze on Benjamin
FowIe's Farm.
Ahnapee. Wis, Sept. 13.-[ Special. J.
While threshing after dark Saturday o
lantern exploded in a barn belonging to
Benjamin Fowles. one mile west of this
city, and the building, together with its
contents and thirty tons of hay, were
burned The property was partly in
Snpa1
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-07-29
Daily

1t is not unusual to Danish from this
portion of life any idea or hope of
peace. That is kept for the evening.
when labor is over, and the comforts
of home and rest takes its place: or it is
reserved for the evening of life. when
eXertion ceases and energy droOps: or
it is relegated to some time in the fu-
ture. when sufficient means have been
secured to make work appear unneces-
sary. 1t stands for the realization in
some way of paSe comfort. leisure. lux
ury. opportunity. On the other hand.
toll. effort. hardship. struggle are all
put in opposition to it. Thus men Will
often live lives Of labor and sacrifice.
hoping by this means to obtain peace
and tranquility when the toll is over.
But, TO unite the two. to enjoy peace in
toll. tranquility in effort. seldom oc-
ours to them. Get no peace worth liav-
ing exists without power. and power
must have its outlet in activity.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-07-29

Some noise in the jungle frightened
the skuiking beast and, after a quick
backward glance, it blindly bounded
forward. At the second bound the
tiger landed almost on top of Bob, as he
crouched behind his fragile screen. In
stantly he fired, thrusting his rifle at
the beast without aim. Wounded by the
shot, the tiger uttered a howl of rage.
dashed aside the screen and struck Bob
a blow with a fore paw that sent his
gun flying and left him stretched sense
less on his back.
Il rushed forward at once to BOb,s
assistance. AS | ran the Infatuated
beast threw herself upon Bob and be-
gan tearing at him with her teeth
Hearing a sound as of cracking bones.
| thought every rib in poor Bob's BODY
was being crushed. AS l feared to Use
my rifle l threw it down and drew nv
revolver. My yells. as l rushed on the
tiger, caused her to cease tearing at
Bob and fix her eyes upon me. But she
still retained her position across Bob's
breast while showing her teeth and
Snarling at me.
Il thought it probable that she was so
badly wounded as not to be able to rise
upon her legs and so decided to take her
at close quarters and make sure of her.
With my pistol in my right hand and in
my left = long-bladed knife. sharp as a
razor. | crept fOrwa.-. l advanced
crouChed almost upon my knees. as the
firnI'S pnSjfinn opT0SS mon. pph v-ar
such that | feared to fire with a down
ward range.
Il had got up within ten feet of the
tiger when she suddenly left Bob and
leaped at me. The charge of the beast
was a surprise, but by 4 backward
move 1 avoided her leap and as she
passed fired my pistol into her neck. at
the same moment plunging the knife
into her side up to the hilt. She fell
and did not move from where she land
ed. the pistol shot having broken her
neck.
Seeing the tiger was in It's death
struggles | turned my attention to
Brother Bob, who WAS still stretched
unconscious upon the ground. The
beaterS were fast approaching through
the jungle with great uproar and
humping of tom tonts, wild hogs III
droycs. both black and gray. were
rushing Ey. spotted deer were charging
past and the whole jungle seemed alive
with game Of ill kinds. some droves OF
wild pigs almost running oyer me.
II was just STOPPING over Bob when
4 huge male tiger bounded ont Of tie
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-07-29
Poor Io Behind the Pillow.

William Shakespeare, an Arapahoe In
dan on the lower Shoshone agency, re-
ports TO he Indian guide Of Fort Wash
axle that the Indians Oh the Subagency
are working on their farms more in
G~ust:iouSly this year than ever before.
They are breaking up Il large amountot
new land, and where last year the sage
brush was thick there are row good
farms. He says: The Old Indians al
ways used to talk Of going TO war, and
now they talk different; they tell Us
about farming, and how to farm, and
they tell US young men to work lard at
farming. | have in about twelve
res of wheat, five of oats, one of Io-
tatoes, and Il big garden Of water
melons, squash and other vegetables.
i have twenty-five acres this year IN
stead of zen last, and all the otter In
, ans are the same way. blowing much
more land this year than last."-Lan.
der. Wyo.. letter to Denver Republican