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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
EXONERATE GLANTZ.
Corners Jury Brings in Verdict in Case
of Carl Lindback.

West Bend, Wis, Feb. 1O.-[Special.l
The coroner's inquest in the case of Carl
Lindback, who was killed in 4 boxing
contest with Willie Glantz here last
week, returned the following verdict yes
terday afternoon:
That Carl Lindback, deceased, came to his
death accidentally at the hands of William
GlantZ on the ID day of February, 1898, at
the city Of West Bend in said county. We
recommend that William Glantz be not pros
ecuted for manslaughter. While believing
that no further action is advisable to the
matter leading to the affair causing his
death, we recommend that boxing exhibit
lions or contests within this county be not
tolerated, and that the authorities of the
city of West Bend in particular take such
step at any time will result in the sup
preston Of such exhibitions, contests So
called sport.
DR.. Dustin testified that the heart was
normal and that blow on the stomach
caused 1indbacks death.
Willie Glantz told the story of the fight
and the causes that lead up to it. He
protested that neither of the principals
had any idea Of serious consequences be-
yond fight to settle their differences.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
IN FEDERAL COURT,
Case of South Shore Lumber Company
Against c. C. Thompson.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 14-[Special. /
Suit was begun in the federal court to-
day by the South Shore Lumber COM
pany at Ashland against c. O. Thomp-
son. The plaintiff claims that the de-
PENDANT is encroaching on its dockage in
the city of Washburn, while defendant
Thompson says that he is not. A sharp
legal battle is promised to last several
days.
The Supreme court completed the hear
ing OF arguments on the present assign
ment this afternoon. This morning argu-
ments were concluded in the case of the
Travellers Insurance company against In
surance Commissioner Fricke. involving
the payment of back taxes claimed to be
due, the appeal being from the decision
of the Dane county court that the COM
pany must pay.
Three state cases closed the assign
ment: Grimshaw, plaintiff in error,
against the state. defendant in error,
and Sweet against the state Argued in
both cases by G.. E. Armin for the plaint-
ifs and j. Billings, an assistant. for the
state: BOhman, plaintiff in error against
the state, defendant in error. argued by
r. 3. Kirkland for plaintiff in error. G.
IL. Whelan as assistant attorney
for the state
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
CUBAN RELIEF DAY.
Appleton People will Contribute to the
Cause,

Appleton. Wis. Feb. 12.-TSpecial. j
At the instigation of the Young Mems
Sunday Evening club arrangements are
being made to have all churches of the
city observe Sunday. February 20 as
Cuban Relief day, when special services
will be held in al Protestant and Catho-
lie churches and offerings for the starving
Cubans will be received. The funds re-
allied will be turned over to Mayor Erb,
representing the city, and by him for
Warded to proper authorities for trans
mission to Cuba. The idea originated at
q recent anniversary banquet of the
Young Mems Sunday Evening club and
is being heartily supported by ali
churches and religious organizations.
The challenge for a declama ton contest
sent by the Ryan high school of Apple
ton to the Oshkosh high school has been
declined for the reason that the latter
school has already on hand all the outside
contests and public exhibitions it can
handle for the ensuing school year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
TAKE MANY TUMBLES.
Baraboo Residents Want City to Pay for
Their Injuries,

Baraboo, Wis, Feb. IL Special. I
An unusual number of cases have been
brought against this city during the past
year and the city officials are not only
worried about the proceedings but are
taking steps to curb the grasping for city
funds as result of some damage in a
flooded district where there was no sewer.
Nine cases have been brought, the sums
ranging all the way from 500 to 5000
Alice and Matte Roberts asked for
$4,000 each for driving into a depression
filled with water. Sarah j. Noyes asked
for the same sum as the result of receiv-
ing injuries by falling down a bank.
Bridget Fehey asks for $500 for falling
on a walk and being injured Henry
Lucht, who was thrown from a load of
wood, has filed notice of a claim but the
amount has not yet been fixed Eliza
beth Spring desires $500 for a sidewalk
fall, and Eta B. Sanborn began action,
but withdrew the case
Some of these cases have been settled
some are in the courts and others are
awaiting the fate of those based on like
complaints.
The city has been put to great expense
and the council has determined to check
the matter by adopting that portion of
the general charter law which provides
that before suit is begun the injured
person must file a bond to cover court
costs and to prevent any suit being begun
until the council has decided to disallow
the claim in whole or in part This ordi-
nance is now awaiting adoption and the
taxpayers hope for beneficial effect.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
DEATH OF A PIONEER.
William La LOnde of Racine Passes
Away at an Advanced

Racine, Wis. Feb. If Special. /
William La Londe died last night at the
age of So. He was born in France and
came to Wisconsin while a boy, settling
at Fort Howard in 1913. His father was
a scout during the Black Hawk war and
young La Fonde carried the mail across
the state to Prairie du Chen during
those earl ~ times. He served three years
III the Fifth Wisconsin infantry during
the war, and afterwards settled in Ra
cine. He leaves a wife and three chill
dren.
Jacob Near an old soldier of the Twen-
ty-second Wisconsin infantry, died this
morning, aged II. He was a member of
Gov. Harvey post, @. A. r.
Bara boo, Wis. Feb. 14.-[Special. i
Charles Ludke, an old resident of this
county, is dead at his home near Sandus-
ky. He was almost 80 years old. The
burial will take place at Lost Hollow
cemetery.
Nathaniel Gilkey, an old-time resident
and Well-knOWn lumberman. died Sunday
morning after lingering illness, aged 53
years.
Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 14.-NIrs. Mar
garet Jacobs widow of the late John Il.
Jacobs. died at her nome in this city.
aged 20 years, this morning. The family
is one of the Oldest in Brown county. her
husband having been born here. She mad
been an invalid for years.
Eliza Harmon, aged SO, daughter of an
old resident, died ct Champion, Brown
county, this morning.
Rockfield, Wis. Feb. 14.-[SpeciaLl-
Miss Regina Schottler, daughter of Math.
Schottler, died Saturday afternoon of
pneumonia. She was born December ID.
1880. Her remains will be inferred in
the Dheinsyille cemetery Tuesday after
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
FARMERS USE THE WIRES.
Telephones Being Extended in the A girl
cultural Districts Around Baraboo.

Baraboo, Wis, Feb. 12.-[Special i
The farmers and residents of small vii
lagos in this county are fast perceiving
the great advantages to be derived from
the telephone in enabling them to keep
in close touch with passing events in the
outer world. A stock company has been
formed by the property owners along Bear
valley, and early in the spring Il line
will be built from Richland Center to
Reedsburg. Many farmers will have
their own telephones and are taking great
interest in the matter
In the town of Fairfield, which lies be-
tween here and Portage, meeting was
held this week and plans formulated for
the erection Of d line soon. The local
company, which has the exchange in this
city, has several lines extending to sur
rounding villages in this county. The
rental here is only 81 month and this
enables nearly all who desire it to avail
themselves of its advantages. The Bell
people have been largely supplanted by
the home companies
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
WON BY LOUIS REED.
Secures First Place in the Ripon Orator
icaI Contest.

Ripon, Wis, Feb. 12.-[Special. =
Louis Reed, a junior in college, arrayed
against five competitors of this years
graduating class and by lot compelled to
speak first. which is considered the poorest
place on the programme, won the highest
honors at the oratOrical contest of Ripon
college last evening. His subject was
Benjamin Franklin Miss Mary E.
Jones, with Personality and Progress"
for a subject, won second place. and A.
II. Young, who spoke on Phillips, the
Reed and Miss Jones will represent Rip
on college at the state contest to be held
at Appleton next month.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
ROBBED IN BARABOO.
milwaukee Man is Held Up-Another At
tempted Robbery.

BaraboO, Wis, Feb. 14.-TSpeciaI. =
There was one daring holdup and another
attempted in this city last Saturday night.
AS II. s. Wetzler was crossing the high
bridge over the Baraboo river two men
met him, and while one brandished q re-
volver in his face, the other relieved him
of S275. Mr.. Wetzler is travelling sales
man from Milwaukee, representing T. w.
Hartmann & Co. As soon as possible the
robbed man notified the sheriff and city
officers, but they have not been able to
locate the bandits. Mr.. Wetzlers watch,
silver chain and other vaIuables were not
molested.
Almost Immediately after the above took
place two men met Frank McMahon and
attempted to relieve him of his money. A
struggle at once ensued, and in the fight
Mr.. McMahOn was stabbed in the hand
He succeeded in warding off his assaiants
and they soon disappeared in the dark
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
TEN MEN WILL GO.
Black River Falls Gold Seekers to Start
March /.

Black River Falls, Wis, Feb. IL
Especial. 1.-The original band of twenty
in this city and Sparta, which was to
have formed the cooperative company of
gold-seekers, has narrowed down to ten
Five of this number will be supplied from
Sparta and the other five are from this
city. The passage will be secured in
this city today, and the party will sail
from Seattle March Z. 1t is understood
that the cooperative agreement will ap-
ply to the ten.
1t IS reported on good authority that
another company will be formed in this
city, which will start for Alaska later in
the season
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
MONROE MAN MUST DIE.
James Garrington's Downward Ca
reer Reaches an End in
South Dakota.

Monroe, Wis, Feb. 11.-[Special.l i
James Darlington, a dissolute character,
who left here in 1887, was found guilty
of murder at Sioux Falls, S. D., and will
receive a death sentence on Monday
next. He killed a young man by the
name of Roy Erickson IN a most brutal
manner in December. From developments
during the trial it is believed that Gar
rington is guilty of five other murders.
He is IS years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
Logging is Retarded.

Rhinelander, Wis, Feb. 11.-[Special.
The extreme mild weather of the past
few days has put a damper on work in
the lumber camps, and loggers who have
but half their intended cut in are not in
as good humor as they were a week ago
The camps in this vicinity are all idle,
the absence of snow and warm mornings
making hauling an impossibility. The
streets here are muddy and sIeighs have
been replaced by wagons
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
NEW PYTHIAN LODGE.
knights Assemble at Reedsburg and In
stitute New Body.

Baraboo, Wis, Feb. 1O.-[Special.E IA
new lodge of Knights Of Pythias was in
stituted at Reedsburg last nigh with
twenty-five new members. Delegations
were present from Elroy, Tomah, Madi-
son, Baraboo and other places Grand
Chancellor Schroeder of Racine and
Deputy DR.. A. T. Snyder of this city
were in charge and the team from this
city did the work. The lodge band of
twelve pieces and about fifty Sir knights
went from here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
SPRING VALLEY PROSPEROUS,
| Several New Business Houses Are Opened
|

Spring Valley, Wis, Feb. 11.-[Spe-
cial. IA number of new business places
are being opened here. The Foss Hard
ware company. Ellsworths principal con-
Germ, has bought the Austin property and
will begin business at once. S. A Ber-
ry of kilbourn City, who has been here
about two months, has sold them his
stock. Stockman Bros, merchants and
produce dealers of Woodville, have
bought the Opera house building and the
Eau Gale hotel and will take possession
about April /. S. J. Fox & Sons, mer-
chants, who occupy the Opera house
building, will put up a large store at
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
HIS DEATH AN ACCIDENT.
j. p. Flagler Talks About the Demise of
Baron Hardin Hickey.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 12.-J. P. Flag
Ter, Standard Oil magnate, father-in-law
of Baron Hardin-Hickey, who died at
Ell Paso Wednesday, will leave here to-
night for San Francisco to join his
daughter, widow of the baron
Discussing the death of his son-in-law,
he said: "A gentleman well known here,
whose name | cannot diyulge, has just
returned from Ell Paso. He assures me
that the general impression there is that
Baron Hickey did not commit suicide.
Personally, [ do not believe he meant to
take his life.
HE was a man Of highly wrought
nervous organization and for years had
sought relief from insomnia in the use
of sedatives and narcotics He was a
habitual user of choral in various forms.
/ believe he took an overdose
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
HER HUSBAND WAS SHERIFF.
Mrs. John Mckay was Wife of Pomi-
nent Man.

Washburn Wis, Feb. 11.-TSpecial. =
Mrs. John Mckay, who committed sui
eide in New York, was the wife of for
mer Sheriff Mckay. She formerly lived
at Eau Claire. She appeared to be a
affairs of life, Notwithstanding she had
one Of the finest homes in this city Dur
ing Mr.. McKay's absence from home a
year ago she eloped with a negro, who
was employed by Mr.. Mckay. and her
whereabouts were unknown for a long
time. Her husband is employed at the
present time by one of the lumber COM
panies here and is prominent and infu-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
WOMAN DIES OF HUNGER.
Chicago Police Find an Aged Couple
UnCOnsciouS.

Chicago. III. Feb. 12.-Without friends
or relatives, forgotten by their neighbors.
Cornelius and Carolina Lang, husband
and wife, aged IS and So years respec-
lively, were found dying of cold and
hunger in their little cottage at 1874 North
Sangamon street by the police yesterday
afternoon. The aged pair were uncon-
scious when found, and, though they raj
lied for time under the care of the ply
sicians of the county hospital, where they
were taken. the wife died before the even
ing had we'll begun. and the husband was
sinking rapidly. Attending physicians en-
terrain little hope of his recovery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
Defaced the Church.

Racine, Wis, Feb. 12-[Special. /
Some unknown persons visited ST. Mary
Catholic church last night and wantonly
damaged the walls ard stone facing,
knocking out bricks and pieces of stone,
evidently with a hammer. They also
drew indecent pictures on the walls
There is great Indignation among the
members Of the congregation over the af-
fair. No clue to the EandalS WAS found
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
a Curb on Cheap Thearers.

Chicago, H., Feb. 12-Chiaf of Police
Ripley has been visiting some Of the pop
ular-price theaters of Chicago i'll order to
satisfy himself as to the character of
their performances from the standpoint
of public decency. The chief found much
that struck him as being improper in the
alleged jokes of the stage and in the cos
tunes and manners of the actors. He
warned the managers of such places that
they must correct these matters at once
or steps would be taken to compel them
10 do so or close their DOORS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
Broke il the Door

Baraboo, Wis, Feb. To- Special. /
.fichael O'Malley Of Logansville is serv-
ing time in the county Jail here on Gu
sious charge preferred by his father 1t
was brought out in the trial that he came
home late at night and that his father
would not let him in The son broke in
the door and this resulted in his getting
the jail sentence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
ACROSS THE LAKE.
Mail Route May be Established Between
Manitowoc and Ludington.

Manitowoc. Wis, Feb. 10.-[Special.l
Congressman Davidson has interested
tie government i'll esta blishing Il regular
mail route from this city via the T. & T.
NJ steamer across the lake and via Lud-
ington to the East An agent of the
government will arrive in few days to
look over the field and in case there is
enough mail matter that can be handled
by this route the change will be made.
The time between this city and New York
would be shortened several hours.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
Start for the KlondiEe

Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 11.-[Special. /
A party of half a dozen argonauts will
leave here on March 1 for the Klondike
gold fields. b. w. Forrest, II. Wander
boren and Frank Vonx are among the
party. They will start prepared for a
two years campaign in the gold folds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
Injured by a Saw,

Wautoma, Wis, Feb. 12.-[Special /
Casper Gunder a young man of this
village, while saving wood with steam
outfit last Friday, had his left hand bad
~ lacerated by coming in contact with the
saw. 1t was necessary to amputate three
Of his fingers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
WROTE LIFE OF GOLD ABE"
j. o. Barrett, Who Died at Brown Valley,
Mimi.

Eau Claire, Wis, Feb. Ill. O. Bar
rett of Brown Valley, Mimi, who died
recently, was a former resident of Wis
consin, living for time at Eau Claire,
where he published a newspaper. He
was active in stirring up Union sentiment
during the war, and wrote a history Of
"Old Abe" the war eagle, of which $780,
900 copies were sold. He was an active
member of the Farmers alliance, and
was at one time a candidate for lieuten-
ant-governOr of Minnesota on a Prohbi-
ton ticket. He was a great student and
advocate of forestry
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
Snow is Disappearing,

Black River Falls, Wis, Feb. IL
Especial. Rain prevailed throughout
this section yesterday and the roads are
in terrible condition. LAUNDERING is at
standstill and the snow is fast disap-
pearlng: suspension of business in the
woods is necessary to save the logging
roads, which are soft and without foun-
da tiOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
Lumber Mill to Resume.

Stanley Wis, Feb. 1O-[Special +
The Northwestern Lumber company's
mill here will start operations next Mon
day morning after a shutdown of two
months. The company has about IL
100000 feet of logs n the pond, and the
camps are still running, although the
soft weather is playing havoc with long
hoI1(C
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
A WISCONSIN DELEGATE.

William TooIe of Baraboo will Attend
the Omaha Exposition.
Baraboo, Wis, Feb. 14.-[Special.] j
William Toole OF this city, who has the
largest pansy farm in the world, has been
appointed a delegate to the Trans Missis-
sippi exposition to be held at Omaha next
summer. He will represent the State
Horticultural society, and was appointed
by the governor. There will be five dele
gates from Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
Freight Train Wrecked.

Karkauna, Wis, Feb. 14.-[SpeciaI.
By the breaking of wheel fourteen
cars were piled on both sides Of the Chi
cago and Northwestern railroad near
igortonvilIe. A brakeman who jumped
was slightly injured. Ii was heavy
fseight train with two engines. Some of
thA cars, which reached here Saturday to
be re,-~;--d al the shops in this city, were
almost total wrecks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16

Leonard and Sickles Have Made Good
Their Escape.

Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 12.-[Special.1
Sheriff Schauer and his assistants have
been unable so far to find any trace of
Leonard and Sickles, the two prisoners
who escaped from the county Jail by
saving away. the iron bars of their cell.
Posses were looking for them last night.
Leonard was waiting trial for bicycle
stealing and Sickles for theft Within
the past year about a dozen men have
succeeded in escaping from this jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
a Library EStahliShad-

Evansville. Wis, Feb. 14.-[SpeciaI /
e. +. Stevens, state agent, has succeeded
III placing q Parmelee university travel
ing library in this city. The first section
has arrived and is open to the members
e. j. Ballard is the librarian. About
fifty persons belong to the association.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
billiard DISCHARGED.
Will Not be Tried on a Charge of En-
beZzIement at Racine.

Racine. Wis, Feb. 1O.-[Speciall /
Bert Hiliard, who was charged with en-
bezzlement by the Wingate Exchange of
Milwaukee, was discharged by Court
Commissioner Judd. The $4,000 worth
of contracts have been turned over to the
clerk of the circuit court and the Win
gate Exchange has begun action to re-
cover them. Mr.. billiard now proposes
to commence action against the Wingate
Trade Exchange for malicious prosecu-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
WOLVES ARE PLENTIFUL.
Make Raids on Sheep and Poultry Around
BarabOo.

Bara boo, Wis, Feb. 11.-[Special. I
Wolves are reported very plentiful in the
northern section of this county and al
most nightly rayages are made upon
sheepfolds and poultry The farmers lose
heavily. Some of the wolves are Of the
large timber variety, and have been driv-
en- down from the North by the scarcity
of food. The bounty is pot sufficient to
pay hunters for their trouble in pursuing
than1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
WORK is BEGUN.
NEBRASKA Library will be Completed as
Soon as Possible.

Menasha, Wis, Feb. 12.-[Special. /
Work on the new library building was
commenced yesterday. AS there is not
much frost in the ground Contractor Ehl-
ars of Milwaukee THINKS that the excava-
ton for the foundation can be finished in
short order, and he has no doubt that he
will be able to have the building com
Dleted before July l.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16

Glidden, Wis, Feb. 11.-[Special.l /
Burt Prosser OF Glidden was severely IN
jured at Plummer while loading logs.
He was brought home today in a very
critical condition. Mr.. Prosser is a rela-
tive of J. A. King, a former merchant
of this place, but now resident of Fond
du Lac
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
BEAT THE SLOT MACHINE,
But the Man Had to Have an Axe to
Do 1T.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Feb. IA man
attempted to win from a nickeI-in-the-slot
machine in a saloon here Saturday by
playing on every color in the wheel. He
fed 1885 into the machine, getting only
10 cents in return, and then grew angry
and declared that he would get even with
the house. He left and soon after re-
turned with an axe and smashed the ma
chine into fragments. He picked UP his
nickels from the debris and walked out
of the place unmoested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-02-16
FOUND WITH AN X-RAY.
Broken Needle Removed from the Foot
of a Baraboo Woman.

of a Baraboo Woman.
Baraboo, Wis, Feb. III Special L
By means of the X-ray part of broken
needle was successfully removed from
Mrs. Samuel Porters foot yesterday. She
stepped on needle Saturday, and at
first the physicians were unable to locate
the broken part. An N-ray machine was
brought into service and the piece of
steel located about one inch from where
the doctors had been opera ting.