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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
FORMERLY AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Thomas L. Ho1bert Dies in Billings,
Mont.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, July 15.-[Spe-
clal. News of the death of Thomas L.
HOlbert was received here yesterday
from Billings, Mont. He was assembly
man from this district in 1874 and 1875.
He was also director of the old Union
LAUNDERING company, and was the first
president of the First National bank of
this city and one of its stockholders
Kenosha, Wis, July 15.-News has
been received here of the death of Ma
than q. Bachus at Lisbon. n D., former
ly Of kenQsha. He went out to Califor-
MIA with the forty Miners" and again
returned to this city, and went to Lis
bon in 1883.
Pittsville, Wis, July 15.-[Special. i
Mrs. 3. L. TarboX, one of the oldest
inhabitants in this community, was
found dead in bed this morning. Heart
disease was probably the cause. Her
SOD was the only one of the family home
at the time of her death.
Manitowoc, Wis, July 15.-[Special.1
Mrs. L. A. Guyles passed away yester-
day morning at the residence of l.. J.
Nash at the age of "A years. She is sur
vived by three children, Mrs l.. j. Nash
and Frank F. Guyles of this city and
Jay c. Guyles of Tacoma. Wash
Manitowoc, Wis, July ID Special
Mrs. A. ]. Patchen. widow of the late
DR.. A. j. Patchen, died this morning at
her home on Teneyeck avenue at the age
of 66 years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
PERILOUS CLIMBING.
Aged Woman SnatcheS Her Grand
son from Jaws of Death
at kaukauna.

Kaukauna, Wis, July 15.-[Special.1
Mrs. William Lamure of this city, a
woman of so years, is the heroine of a
daring rescue. At the risk of her own
life she saved the life of her grandson, 5
years DID, who was visiting her.
Mrs. Lamure had just drawn water
from we'll and was warning the boy not
to go near the WELL as it was dangerous,
when he came running up to the curb to
look in, and, stumbling, fell in. The we'll
was fourteen feet deep, with six feet of
water. She tore away the board curb
ing until it would admit her body, and
at once made her way down the inside
of the we'll by clinging to the rough
stones, until she got down to the water,
just in time to catch the drowning child
as he came up for the last time. And
now came the critical time to her. How
she ever made her way up the sides OF
the walls of rock. encountered with the
unconscious boy and her own wet clothes,
is nothing short of wonder But she
succeeded with a desperate effort to do
so, reaching the surface safely, where
she proceeded to resuscitate the little fell
low. Mrs. Lamure is over 60 years of
age, and was entirely alone on the farm,
which is near South Kaukauna. Mr..
and Mrs. Lamure are settlers here since
1876, being among the very earliest pio-
neers.
new and successful way of beating
a slot machine was demonstrated here
few nights ago Theo. Viewers saloon
was entered during the very early morn
ing hours and two slot machines were
removed to the railroad track, broken
into with an axe and SIT in cash taken
CHARLES Leonard was found walking
on the highway, evidently too heavily
clothed. He was taken into custody by
the police and upon investigation it was
found he had stolen an overcoat two
vests and q coat, for which theft Justice
Nettikoven gave him ninety days on the
county StOnepile.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
SUSPECT MURDER.
Outagamie County Farmer Tells
Sensational Story at
Appleton.

Appleton, Wis, July 12.-[Special-l-
A farmer, who is in the city from the
northern part of the county, tells of
case of suspected murder which has been
creating a sensation in the towns Of
Cicero and Maine. The farmer, who
gives his name as Robert Esch, tells the
story as follows: James Markham, who
resides on the northern limit of the coun-
ty, recently sold his farm for about
$4,000. A few days later he started for
Appleton and has not been heard of since.
The farmers fear foul play. The case
has not been reported to either the po-
lice or the sheriff. Esch states that
Markham has no relatives living, as far
as is known. He was man of about 65
of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
HOT MUNICIPAL FIGHT.
Oconto in Darkness While the
Council Wrangies Over E1ec- :
trio Light.

Oconto, Wis, July 12-[Special j
This city is on the point of having one
of the hottest municipal fights in its his
tory and the cause of the trouble is
question of electric lighting. A plant
which was in operation until last fall
was burned and the plant was rebuilt,
but the council failed to renew a contract
for the lights. The city council commit
tee on lighting in its annual report stated
that the lights were satisfactory, and
the failure of the council to renew the
contract is said to have behind it the op-
position Of the big mills to the system
The interesting part of the fight is the
manner in which it is charged by both
sides that there is doodle in sight and
that cash is being freely used to infu-
ence the votes of the city council The
hight has been chiefly between the mill
companies which oppose the lighting pro-
gect,. either by the present company or
by the municipality ON account of the in
creased taxes they will have to pay, and
the Electric Lighting company, but the
people are getting interested and are in a
mood to demand lights. as the city is
wired and furnished with lamps. There
are 5OO lights furnished at cost of
$4,000 a year
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
j. s. OFFICIAL UNDER FIRE
Sensational Evidence Before q
Court Commissioner.
TOLD JURY SECRETS,
Preliminary Proceedings n the Bank
ers' Lille Insurance Company's
Libel Suit.

Oshkosh, Wis, July 15,-[Speciall If
the statements made before Mayor Mer-
rill, who is also a circuit court commits
sioner, this morning are true, United
States District Attorney Phillips has
talked about proceedings before the Unit
ed States grand jury while that body was
in session and has given out copies of in
dictments before they were returned by
the jury and presented to the court.
Great stress has always been laid by
the court, in instructing members Of the
grand jury, that the grand jury is sa-
cred body and that all proceedings before
them are sacred and they are cautioned
against talking among themselves con-
corning matters before them outside OF
the juryroom, much less than talking to
outsiders. 1t has been deemed SO grave
a matter to talk about the grand jury
and endeavor to pry into their proceed
ingS to learn what is going on before
them that newspaper men have been re-
peatedly warned they must not say any
thing about the grand jury while that
body is in session and on several Occa-
Sions where reporters have printed artl-
cles there has been talk of drastic pro-
ceedingS.
The statements which charge the dis
trict attorney with having talked about
the proceedings were elected in the suit
of the Bankers Life Association of st.
Paul against the Oshkosh Northwestern,
several of its reporters and Mr.. Phillips
for libel. The association was recently
attacked by an Indictment returned by
the grand jury concerning its alleged
methods but this indictment was speed
lily thrown out by Judge Seaman. The
proceeding before the grand jury was
conducted by Mr.. Phillips as United
States district attorney.
The proceeding before the cOurt COM
missioner and Mayor Merrill this morn
ing was for the purpose of eiciting IN
formation upon which to base the allega-
tons of the complaint, which has not
been drawn, the proceeding being under
the discovery statute.
In his examination d. W. Durham,
city editor of the Northwestern, admitted
peared in the Northwestern on the even
ing of April "a. Mr. Durham said all
of the statements contained in the arti-
Gle had been made to him by District At
torney Phillips on Saturday, April -,
1899, two days before the indictment
was returned, and that Mr.. Phillips had
arranged to give him copy of the in
dictment on the following Monday morn
ing, where he got it at o'clock. Mr..
Phillips. he said informed him that the
indictment would be returned in Milwau-
kee Monday forenoon and it was agreed
between Mr.. Phillips and Mr. Durham
that the latter was to publish the article
unless Phillips telegra Pied him from Mil
waukee to the contrary on Monday The
paper went to press at 4 80 o'clock Mon
day afternoon wherein the article was
published Phillips did not telegraph,
The article was written by Durham in
Phillips presence.
The examination of Mr.. Phillips took
place this afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
THE WANDERER RETURNS.
William Buerschinger Back in Green
Bay After Many Experiences

Green Bay, Wis. July 15.-[Special.l
William Buerschinger, y years old,
son of Mrs Kate Buerschinger of this
city, after roaming for over three years,
twenty months of which time was spent
on a whaling trip during which he was
shipwrecked, has returned to his own
tireside to stay. Young Buerschinger
started from home in July, 1896, with
the avowed intention of seeing the world.
He was practically penniless, yet he tray
eled through nearly all the Western
states and into Old Mexico. On March
%, 1897, he sailed from San Francisco
on the whaling steamer Orca, bound for
the Arctic ocean. The Orca was wrecked
on September % of that year by an ice
jam about sixty miles south of Point
Barrow. Buerschinger and his ship
mates and officers were rescued and spent
the winter following at q trading station
on Point Barrow. Buerschinger and 9th
ers left Point Barrow on August 8, 1898,
on another whaler. and reached San
Francisco on Thanksgiving. Since that
time Buerschnger has roamed through
the West He recently recovered from
all illness of typhoid fever in hospital
at Billings, Mont, after which he started
for home
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
FOND DU LAC MARKSMEN.
Preparations for the Big Annual
Tournament July 21-22.

Fond du Lac, Wis, July 15.-ISpe-
clal. The first annual tournament of
the Fond du Lac Gun club will be held
IN this city July u and %. The sports
men from large number of the cities of
the state have signihed their intention of
attending. All that time the sportsmen
will have an opportunity to NEE 4. \.
Fish of Eau Claire, who won the hand
some trophy offered by the Winnebago
Gun club in the state championship
event. According to the conditions gov
erning the holding of the medal, it is
subject to challenge at any regular gun
club tournament in the state of WiscOn
sin. Secretary Atkins on behalf of the
club sent a challenge to Mr.. Fish at Eau
Claire this morning. At this tourna ment
birds will be thrown at unknown angles
from the trap. American association
rules will govern, and in all events the
moneys will be divided, 40, 80, 20 and
10. 1t is purely an amateur meet, pro-
fessionals and manufa cturers' agents
barred. The club has received informa-
ton from the several railroad companies
that one fare for round trips will be good
on this occasion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
WINS AGAINST ESTATE.
The Collier Litigation Results in
Verdict for Daughter.
GETS PAY FOR SERVICES
Involved Over $4,000 Which Miss
Woodward Would Not Take
as Life Estate.

Kenosha, Wis, July 15.-[Special.1-
Judge Russell III. Slosson in probate
court here this morning handed down a
decision settling the famous Collier case.
Richard Collier died in the town of Som
ers in 1897. leaving a fortune of little
over $4,000. He left no heir, save a
daughter. Miss Betsy Woodward. In
papers which he left he admit
ted the parentage of the girl and
suggested that the estate be given
to her for life. Miss Woodward
refused to accept the estate under such
circumstances and bropght suit for serv-
ices to the amount of $277O. The judge
awarded her $1S2O.64. The remainder
of the estate will be divided among the
brothers Of Richard Collier. The set
Element of the estate has interested over
a dozen of the best-known lawyers in
Wisconsin,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
LOSS EXCEEDS $4,000.
Nye Lusk & Hudson Mill at Thorpe
Burued-Little Insurance.

Chippewa Falls Wis, July 12.-[Spe-
cial. Fire last night entirely destroyed
& Hudson at Thorpe, about thirty miles
east on the Wisconsin Central railway.
1t was the largest mill of the kind in
Northern Wisconsin. This is the fourth
time the plant has been destroyed within
the last eight years, and seems to be the
work of an incendiary. Stock to the
amount of $4,000 was also consumed.
The loss on the mill is placed at $50, 900,
with no insurance on stock or property.
Thorpe, Wis, July 12.-The Cirkel
Manufa curing company's stave and
heading factory burned last evening. The
dry kiln, warehouse and sheds filed with
stock were saved. The loss is estimated
at $1,000; no insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
GIVES $1,000 BAIL.
Mike Berenz, Charged with Murder.
Released at Fond du Lac

Fond du Lac, Wis, July 12.-[Spe-
cial. Mike Berenz, charged with the
murder of John Blumenroeter of Marsh
field on the morning of March 80, was
released on $1,000 bail, furnished by rela-
tives yesterday afternoon. The matter
of amount of bail necessary to insure
his attendance when the case is called
was brought up before Judge Kirwan by
Attorney McKenna.
Attorney Earl 2. Finch, who is defend
ing Lonergan and Prof. Shorty, charged
with the murder of Officer William Prins-
low, won point in his favor yesterday,
when an order was handed down by
Judge Kirwan instructing Sheriff Keys
and Undersheriff Sheridan to allow Mr..
Finch an audience with his clients when
he asked for one, and that in private.
Since the attempted Jail breaking here,
Mr.. Keys has been very careful who en-
tiers the Jail and no opportunities are
given for smuggling articles in through
the bars to the prisoners. Mr.. Finch
has been very indignant at being turned
down by the sheriff, but accepted his
medicine gracefully until the present
time, when he brought the question up in
court
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
MARCELLUS FREDERICK DEAD.
An Old and Respected Citizen of
Ripon Succumbs to an Operation.

Ripon, Wis, July 12.-[Special. !
Marcellus Frederick, resident of Ripon
continuously since 1S49, died today after
three months intense suffering following
serious operation. He was 70 years
old. His father built the first house ever
erected in the city of Ripon and the fam
portant in the city. A wife and two
sons, Edward S. and Samuel NJ. Pede-
rick, the latter recently elected treasurer
of Ripon college, are the direct survivors.
Grand Rapids, Wis, July 12.-[Spe-
cial. flames Seal of Necedah, Wis,
died suddenly of heart failure in the
millyard Of the Arpin Lumber company
at Arpin, Wis. He had just been en-
ployed and had been working about three
hours. His remains were sent to Ne
c0dah TODAY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
DECEIVED THE SHERIFF.
Lyn cheers Shot Murderer to Death
at Gainesville, Ga.

Gainesville, Ga, July 15.-Si Smith,
killed William Bell, the commercial
traveller from Atlanta several months
ago, was shot to death in the jail here
this morning. About midnight Sheriff
Munday was awakened by a man who
represented himself as the sheriff from
Gilmer county with prisoner. In the
dark, Sheriff Munday could see nothing
but three or four men outside the build
ing. He admitted the pseudo sheriff and
his deputies. Munday was pinioned and
the crowd shot Smith to death in his
coll
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
DEDICATION DOCUMENT.
Containing Signatures of
Pope and President.

Oconto, Wis, July 15.-[Special] j
The laying of the cornerstone of st. Pc
ter's new church edifce will be observed
on Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. J. Fox,
V. g., and Rev. L. A. Richlin, both of
Green Bay, will officiate at the ceremo-
MES. A yoluminous document will be
placed beneath the stone, which will con-
tain the names of Pope Leo Kill, Sc
bastian Martinelli, apostolic delegate,
Cardinal Gibbons, archbishop of Balti-
more, Frederic Katzer, archbishop of
Milwaukee,; Sebastian g. Messmer, arch
bishop of Green Bay; President William
Mckinney, Gov. Edward Scotield and d.
q. ClaSSon, mayor of Oconto
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
NABBED IN THE ACT.
OrIicers Revolver Brings Two
Burglars to Time at
Stevens Point.

Stevens Point, Wis, July 15.-[Spe.
cial.I-About midnight two men were
detected breaking in store near Main
street and were arrested. The men were
brought to time by the officer firing sew
eral shots at them They were locked
up in the county Jail. One who gave the
name of O'Brien has been hanging
around here some time. The other is sup.
posed to be Chicago crook.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
BROKE TIME RECORD.

E. Fox of Plymouth Does Some Fast
Riding Awhee1.
Sheboygan, Wis, July 15.-[Special. I
e. Fox, a Plymouth cyclist, has low
cred the record between Sheboygan Falls
and Plymouth 80 seconds. He made the
distance in 2S:20, against 29:19, a record
made by Eugene Pernot three years ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
Doree Making Fair Progress

Antwerp, July 15.-The Dutch steam
err Bremerhaven, Capt. MINES from New
York June %, reports that she spoke the
boat Doree July 1 in latitude 40 north,
longitude SO west, and that the latter
was making fair way The Doree, Capt.
William Andrews, sailed from Atlantic
City June Is 20 cross the Atlantic. Her
first stop is to be at the azores.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
WAUSAU'S $4,000 FIRE.
Chicago Excelsior Company's Plant is
Completely Destroyed.

Wausau, Wis, July 14.-[Special /
The mill and warehouse of the Chicago
Excelsior company, located near the
town-line road, in the southeastern part
of this city, were entirely destroyed by
fire yesterday morning at los of $15,-
600. The fire was a hot one. The east
side hose wagon got stuck in the mud
so that it could not be turned either
way. The horses had to be cut loose
from their harness. Driver Krueger's
face was badly burned. William II.
Keogh is proprietor of the establishment
and Ole BiIler is manager.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
GUARD DUTY PAY.
Chippewa Falls Soldiers Who Went
to New Richmond Re-
CeiVe S164O.40

Chippewa Falls, Wis, July 12-[Spe-
ciall-The members of Co. c., W. n. G.,
last night We're paid for their service at
New Richmond. Paymaster Doyon was
at the armory and distributed the cash.
which amounted in all to $164O.49. The
expense of this is borne by the state.
The soldiers did police duty while at New
Richmond and in various ways assisted
the sufferers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
TWO INDIAN SKELETONS.
n Bones Found Near Weapons

Human Bones Found Near Weapons
of War at Oconto.
Oconto, Wis, July 15.-[Special.] i
Workmen engaged in hauling sand from
a pit near this city unearthed two Indian
skeletons and a number of weapons of
war or of the chase, which seem to have
been buried with the occupants of the
grave. They are of copper and consist
of knife blade, tomahawk or Ratchet,
the bit of an axe, and other relics which
are rusty and broken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
BULLET IN HIS LUNG.
La Crosse Man Dies from Effects of
Fourth of July Accident

La Crosse, Wis, July 14-[Special. l.
James Peterson, head book-keeper of the
Gateway Lumber company, died this
morning, as the result of shot from Il
revolver accidentally discharged by him
on Independence day. The bullet passed
through his neck and lodged in his left
lung. He was operated on twice. Sur
geons were unable to remove tie bullet
Mr.. Peterson was 40 years old and leaves
a wife and large family
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
Suicide on Tracks at Kenosha.

man was killed by freight train. From
the stories told the coroner the man
must have put himself purposely under
the wheels of the engine. His head was
almost severed from the body as if he
had placed his neck on the track il the
way Of the engine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
DELAVAN DEDICATION.
A $4,000 Catholic Church Conse-
Grated with Elaborate Ceremonies.

Delavan, Wis, July 12.-[Special.l-
The new Catholic church. costing $780,
600, was dedicated with appropriate
services this morning. Twelve clergy
men participated in the services. Those
who officiated at mass were Rev. NJ.
Downs of Armstrong, celebrant, Rev.
Eugene Riley of Lake Geneva, deacon;
Rev. Thomas Dempsey of Monroe, sub
deacon, and Rev. r. J. Roache of James
vile, master of ceremonies. Rev. J.
O'keefe of Mineral Point preached the
dedicatory sermon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
DAY OF MISHAPS AND DELAYS
Automobile Travellers Carry a Ma
chinist to Make Repairs,

Poughkeepsie. n. Y, July 15.-Mr. and
Mrs. John Davis, who started from New
York to make trip to San Francisco in
an automobile arrived here at 40 last
night, having covered fifty miles of their
journey and having passed an eventful
day of mishaps and delays. There was a
third passenger in the automobile in the
person of a machinist whom Mr.. Davis
engaged at Peekskill to accompany him
as far as Buffalo to make repairs to the
motor carriage en- route.
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Jack the Screen Cutter.

Osseo Wis, July 14.-[Special. IA
number of small burglaries have been
committed here and it is thought a gang
of sneak thieves are encamped around
this village somewhere. A number of
window screens have been cut and Jack
the Screen cutter" is a familiar name ON
no STR
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
Two BOYS Lost and Found.

Oconto, Wis, July 15.-[Special /
Two boys named Brown, aged 4 and Z
became lost and wandered about until
nearly midnight, when they sighted a
light in a farm house near Pensaukee,
where d searching party found them next
r1aorpinO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
BIG GAS PLANT DEAL.
Stevens Point Lighting Company to
Make $4,000 improvements.

Oshkosh, Wis, July 15.-[Special.] i
William Mainland, representing an East
ern syndicate, has purchased the bulk of
the Stevens Point Lighting company's
stock. The transfer took place today.
The city lighting contract has been ex-
tended fifteen years and the franchise
thirty-fve. The company is to make at
least $4,000 improvements to secure
these extensions. The purchase price and
the cost Of the improvements will reach
100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
MYSTERIOUS NOTE.
Washburn Man Picks Up a Bottle on
the Beach.

Washburn, Wis, July 14.-[Special j
The following note was picked up by
John Larson on the beach near the long
trestle one day last week:
Last hope gone. In sinking condition.
Water up to our chins. Say goodby to -
The note was in a bottle that had evil
IDENTIFY been washed ashore and Mr.. Lar
son also saw two blue-painted chairs,
evidently off boat, on the beach. just
what significance the note should be Civ
en- is hard to say.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18

La Crosse, Wis, July 15.-[Special J.
Bids were opened this afternoon for
$4,000 sewer and water 49, per cent.
bonds The bonds were awarded to Far
son. Leach 4 Co. of Chicago at a pre-
MUM of SOL. There were eight bidders.
Reward Offered.
Fond du Lac, Wis, July ID Special
The town of Marshfield has offered a
reward Of 5000 for the arrest and con-
viction Of the person or persons who
poisoned the cattle belonging to Joe Pick
art lately. The county board has also
offered reward in the sum of $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-18
Timber Went Through BODY.

Tomahawk, Wis, July 14.-[Special.
L. b. McLain. employed as an edger
at Bay Mills, met instant death by a
2x4 timber coming back. striking him
above the heart, and going completely
through his body.