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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

NEW YORK. Nov. 17-Reports from
the Manufacturing Fur Merchants EX-
change indicate that women are spend
ing bigger fortunes on furs this winter
than IN any year ever known.
This Is the more remarkable when II is
considered that almost the entire FASH
ionable world. according 10 present pros
poets. will pass the cold months in Cairo
where furs are al a discount; and seems
TO indicate rot only that extravaganza i'm
dress is constantly increasing, but also
that a great number of new people are
coming forward to struggle, I'm the abb
sence OF the old leaders. for social recoS-
milton. There are twenty thousand fam
flies IN New York rich enough TO belong
10 the Four Hundred, or even 90 Mrs
Stuyvesant Fish's more recently famous
Seventy. If wealth were all
Furs have not doubled in cost this sea-
son. Ike diamonds: but when it takes
three Russian sable skins TO make a mun
Of average. size, each skin costing crom
so for the poorest up to $50 for the finest
the value Of a 58-inch cape like that re-
Gently completed for Mrs Fish rIns INTO
four figures at which the ordinary mortal
gasps and wonders.
The fur Of this cape IS very dark or
the variety known as imperial tuscan
sable and formerly retained for he OK
elusive use of the Russian imperi a iaWl-
lv. I'm cut IL follows the winter FASH
ions. being tight-nttiug around the neck,
but ripping from the shoulders down.
The collar is a high-rolling affair. stand
ing high IN the back and coming down
In front to acccntuate the str1ieht euect
so much I'm demand to-day The lining Is
an exquisite white satin brocade with
flecks Of turquoise blue. ana the throat
anfsh Of a scarf OF costly lace 1hH-
ION ruches and other excuses ln deco
ration. which detract from the value OF
so many of this winters turs' are con-
splcuouslv absent. Mrs. Fish is always
striknrly dressed. but she rs guilty oil no
such waste Of elegance OF iau4t or taste
as TO misplace embroidery or chiffon on
fur.
VALUABLE Stables.
The value Of ihc sah.oa owned in New
York IS enormous. many women reckon
ing their wealth iu them, Ike RUSSIAN
court ladies. And yet the amount is easi-
lv ovcr-cstimafed. llf Che so-callod Sac
bles being not even of the houiiiul but
,css expensive Hudson HaF varieties. but
of Alaska sable which is good skunk
skin masqueradinc. or of blended or dark
ened sables. or sabic-dyed fox. in which
there is little value and Jess wear
The silky Persian lamb and hroad-tau
coats are shorter and much moro eNpen-
sive this year than last Mrs. oliver llar-
rlman IS wearing q smart broad-tail jack
et. which IS finished round the bottom
with deep scallops and has very HIGH
narfne collar and deep revers of chine
chuia. Combination NJ two or more
kinds OF fur are patchy and ragsed-look-
ing on the cheaper models. but on coat
OF this sort the effect of the long-naircd
delicate gray chinchiia against the black,
MORE surface OF the baby lamb is beauu-
full
Miss Susan willing. sister TO Mrs. John
Jacob Astor and now for two weeks VIE
Of Francis G.. Lawrence Jr, includes IN
her trousscau brold-tah coat only
Twenty-Five or twenty-three Inches In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

Mr. Sam stern has purchased a fonr-
legged chicken. paying go for the same.
The bird is attracting general alteH-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
Many Visitors.

The register in the City Hall tower yes
terdav. showed that jos visitors had look
ed down upon the city from that dizzy
heieht.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
DEAD IN HIS BED.
Empty Morphine Box Near Corpse
Of F. B. Dunn in Oshkosh
Hotel.

Oshkosh, Wis, July 29.-[Special J.
+. 3. Dunn, a Ccicago travelling sales
man, was found dead in his bed at the
fremont house this morning. Two let
ters, one to his father, John D. Dunn,
and one to his wife were found in his
room, sealed and addressed. Also an
empty box which had contained NOR
phine. The morphine was in 6A grain
pills.
Dunn was about 80 years of age and
sold liquor for his father who conducts
wholesale establishment in Chicago.
He arrived in Oshkosh Thursday even
ing and Friday morning he bought the
poison, saying he had the habit of using
it as Il narcotic. He then went to his
room and told the clerk not to disturb
him. He said he wanted to catch up on
sleep. He stayed there all day and at
1880 called for a cigar. This morning at
$40 Clerk Z. Hughes found him dead.
The coroner held an inquest. The father
was notified and will be here this after
noon The remains We're taken to the
morgue.
Chicago, HI, July 29.-Mr. Dunn's
relatives in Chicago deny that his death
was case of suicide. They say that he
had been i'll since Thursday night and
believe that he died from an affection OF
the heart.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
TO DELIGHT CAMPERS.
Northern Chautauqua Assembly
Which Opens at Marinette
on August 1.

Marinette, Wis. July 81 Special. i
The Northern Chautauqua assembly be-
gins its session of 1899 under the most
favorable circumstances. The associa-
ton is very fortunate in having for its
stockholders men of means, and the man
agement has not only expended a great
deal of money in identifying the grounds
and erecting handsome and commodious
buildings, but it has secured some of the
very best talent regardless of cost. A
fine programme is announced, consisting
of lectures, concerts and entertainments
by some of the best of orators and en-
tertainers, including William Jennings
Bryan. Bishop c. H. Fowler, Rev. j. NJ.
Buckley, DR.. T. A. Banks, Mrs. Maud
Darlington Booth, and a number Of 9th
ers. The musical attractions Of this year
promise to be the best that have ever
been engaged for any assembly, and will
be under the personal supervision Of
Prof. II. ". Fairbanks, assisted by Miss
Lillian French, Miss May Carter, t. w.
Carberry, Miss E. L. Timmons, Mrs. l..
Z. Emery and many other high-clasS ar
fists. Danas Third Regiment band, so
we'll known through Wisconsin, will give
concert each evening. Watts Young
Military band of Chicago will spend Il
full week here. This is an organiza ton
OF Chicago students of hrst-class musical
talent. The Lemmel Ladies' quartette
and the Imperial Male quartette will be
especially attractive
As Il delightful place in which to spend
two weeks outing, it will be hard to
Ind one that surpaSSes the grounds of
the Northern Chautauqua association,
where scenery, water and landscape COM
blned present so many beautiful and at
tractive views. 1t is situated on the
shores of Green bay, where for Il long
distance out the clear but shallow water
invite bather and swimmer, or the pretty
yachts skim along the surfaces, laden
with merry parties of assembly guests.
Inc grounds are heavily wooded with
many varieties of trees and shrubs. and
the white tents of the campers stand out
clear and distinctly against the green of
the grass and leaves Last season sew
eral hundred persons lived in the little
white-tent village during the Chautauqua
season. and from present prospects fully
as many will avail themselves of the OPP
portunity this year
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
SUSPECTS ARE LOCKED Up
Four Hard Characters Arrested
at Altoona.
TRAIN TO CATCH GANG
Men Thought to Have Figured in the
Hold Ups at Black River
Falls.

Eau Claire Wis, July 2S.-[Special ]
-Four hard characters arrested near AL
toona, were locked up here this morning
They are suspected of burglary and hold
ups at Black River Falls and points east
on the Omaha road. On the strength OF
many reports of depredations in town
east Of Eau Claire, the Omaha officials
sent a special train this morning, carry
ing the Eau Claire chief of police and
five detectives. They are expected back
this afternoon with lot of prisoners.
Black River Falls, Wis, July 2S.-
Especial. AT the point of revolver and
after receiving Il blow on the head, the
night operator at the Omaha depot was
compelled to open the safe in the office
for two robbers. The operator and a
messenger boy were then locked up in a
freight car
There were four men in the gang, but
two of them stayed outside. The party
also robbed a saloon and held up several
men who were in it at the point of their
reyolyers. There were q number of
hOld-ups during the early evening. About
cry effort is being made by the authori-
ties to apprehend the robbers who have
no doubt taken to the woods, where it
will be Il difficult matter to find them.
The night operator who received the
stunning blow on the head is about this
morning. There is no clue to the men.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, July 2S.-[Spe-
cial. THE depot of the Chicago, Mill
waukee & st. Paul railway was entered
by burglars last night and numerous tick
cts stolen. Detectives are now on the
trail of the robbers. 1t is believed here
that the burglary was the work of
strangers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
GREEKS CAUSE TROUBLE.
Merrill Tannery En- ployes Refuse tsr
Work with Imported Help.

Merrill. Wis, July 2S.-[Special.]-
Some time ago the William Tidd Tan
merry company imported a number of
Greeks from Boston and put them to
work in their plant in this city. This
caused dissatisfaction among their old
hands and trouble has been brewing ever
since. Matters came to Il climax last
Saturday when one Of the old hands was
discharged and Il Greek put in his place.
This caused the men 10 strike, but they
went back to work and finished the day,
after talk with the superintendent
Monday morning they refused to go to
work, but matters We're again fixed up
and they returned 20 work. Since then
several Of the men have quit and it is
hard to tell what the final outcome will
be. Supt Frasier will say nothing other
than that the home office at Boston will
give the matter attention"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
JUDGE MORROW DEAD.
The Well Known Lawyer Of Sparta
Dies Suddenly of Heart
Failure.

Sparta. Wis, July 29.-Judge Joseph
Nj. Morrow died of heart failure yester-
day while on his way to the office.
Judge Morrow was born at East Au-
rora, \. Y, January /, 1882. His father,
Henry Morrow, was cabinetmaker Of
Irish descent and one of the early settlers
of Ohio. He was graduated from East
Aurora academy and soon after began the
study of law. He came to Spart; IN 1856
to study with the firm of Graves & Rice.
In 1893 he took the examination before
Judge Gale and was admitted to the bar.
Soon after, he joined forces with his
tutor, Mr.. Graves. the firm then being
Graves u Morrow. He left Sparta for
Montana in 1864 Returning, he re-
newed his partnership with Mr.. Graves
and served as district attorney. In 1872
be formed partnership with G. Nj. Mas
terS, the present hrm name. In October,
1898. he was appointed nv Gov. Peck to
NIL vacancy on the bench in the Sixth
district, where he has served with gen
eral satisfaction. Judge Morrow sat in
the notorious Ingersoll murder case.
Judge Morrow had been prominent in
Democratic politics for many years. He
was at various times member of the
state central committee and was always
III the party counsels. Usually he was 4
delegate to the state convention and he
presided over a number of them. He was
at different times suggested for governor,
but was never nominated. For many
years ne was a member of the Legisla-
ture and one Of the leaders on the Demo
cratic side.
Evansville, Wis, July 29.-[Special.l
Mrs. Grace Sawin, nee Ellis Wattles,
died at her home in Buffalo, y. Y, yes
terday morning, after an illness of about
three months. The deceased was about
81 years of age and was resident OF
this city previous to her marriage. The
remains are expected here tonight
Glidden, Wis, July % Special. j
Mrs. Tracy Fredericks of this place is
dead. She was born in Germany seven
ty-nine years ago and had lived in Wis
conSin since 1886.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
DYNAMITER IDENTIFIED
Train Robbery suspects in Court
at WaupaCa-Three Men
Evaded Arrest

Waupaca Wis, July 2S.-[Special.l
The two suspects, Andrew Grady and
James Macarthur, who, it is alleged, held
up Wisconsin Central train and tried
to rob the safe of the National Express
company nearly four years ago near this
city, were brought here and examined be-
fore Justice Chamberlain this morning
Both pleaded not guilty and the case was
continued until August 5. The warrant
was issued for five persons. Three, Mike
Mannigan, William Connors and William
Craven were in Menasha and were given
tip and evaded arrest. Express Mes
senger Robinson, who was forced to re-
main IN the car while the safe was dy-
namited, has identified Macarthur as the
man who did the dynamiting.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
BOUND TO HAVE A WINNER.
Neenah Yachtsmeu Specializing on a
New Yacht.

Neenah, Wis, July 2S.-l Special. j
Lake Winnebago yachtsmen have reason
to feel we'll satisfied over the successful
showing made by the boats built on the
lake against those brought from other
states to Oconomowoc. The Harpoon,
owned by Capt. Kimberly and built at
White Bear lake, was the first to be
beaten by the Aderyn which was built
here. The Argo of Oshkosh has proven
that the Lake Winnebago boatbuilders
are the equals of any Of the experts from
abroad by beating all competitors. 1t is
rumored that Capt. James G.. Kimberly
will have new yacht at the Oshkosh
races. August II to 10. The rumor has
gained credence from the fact that
Messrs. J. y. Kimberly, j. G. Kimberly
and W. Il. Stuart have made quiet trip
to White Bear lake, where they spent a
week and have just returned. Their new
boat. the Harpoon, did not come up 10
expectations and if the Nodaway Yacht
club is to be represented at Oshkosh its
members can rest assured that McSSrs.
Kimberly will not spare any expense IN
designing boat that will be a winner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
LAYING RAILS IN NEENAH.
Interurban Construction Work Meets
with Some Difficulty.

Neenah, Wis, July 29.-[Special j
lnterurban railway of Oshkosh has
reached Main street today. The Wiscon-
sin Telephone company today moved it's
poles from the west side Of Main street
to accommodate the railway company.
This street is very narrow and the track
will have to be built on an embankment
On the shore of Lake Buttes des Morris.
1t is thought that in some places it will
BE necessary to drive piles and fill in for
the roadbed. This work will require con-
siderable time. The work of laying the
track on Wisconsin avenue to the Lake
Shore road will be pushed rapidly, as
there is a good roadbed over that section
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
OLD LANDMARK GOING
Home Of the First Newspaper in
Southern Wisconsin Being
Torn Down.

Platteville, Wis, July 28.-[Special. i
The oldest landmark of interest in
Plattevile is being torn to the ground to
make place for Z modern dwelling. The
first paper published in southern Wiscon-
sin had its birthplace in this building,
on Second street The publication was
started in July of 1910 and was called
The Northern Badger" with Thomas
Eastman rs editor. This paper was start
ed by sixteen prominent citizens subscrib-
ing $50 each toward the purchase of q
printing office, the amount to be paid in
cash or in lead on or before the opening
of navigation in spring.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
SURPRISE FOR BELOIT.
Prot l.. E. Holden Accepts the
Wooster 90 College
Presidency.

Beloit, Wis, July 29.-[Special THE
announcement this morning of the cleo
ton of Prof. L. e. Holden of this city
to the presidency of Wooster college,
Ohio, was a surprise to the public. The
place came to Prof. Holden entirely I'M
sought. 1t carries with it a salary of
$4,000 and besides free house rent Prof
Holden is splendidly situated in Beloit,
where he has beautiful home and a
permanent place at the college. He was
recommended to the Wooster college
through members of the Presbyterian
Missionary board. He will leave for
Wooster as soon as possible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
FOX RIVER INSPECTION.
United States Engineers Making
Tour on Government Transport.

Kaukauna, Wis, July 2S.--COl. Bar
low Of New York, division engineer
of the Northwest, and Capt. Warren
of Milwaukee, both of the engineer corps
Of the United States army, were in the
city yesterday to inspect the property Of
the government here. They were accom-
panied by Engineer L. NJ. Marin of Osh-
kosh, in charge of the Fox river district.
While here Col. Barlow condemned and
destroyed quite "A quantity of government
property, which had accumulated during
the past two years at the warehouses at
the First lock
The government officials composing the
above party started in on their tour of
inspection at Portage on Tuesday, and
are making the trip to Green Bay on the
United States transport Fox.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
KAUKAUNA WEDDING.
Rev. FIR. De Witt Officiates at We'd
ding of Foster Daughter.

Kaukauna, Wis, July 2S.-[Special ]
Father De Witt united in marriage his
foster-daughtcr, Miss Marie Morris. to
John Gerrits Miss Morris was reared
by Rev De Witt since she was 3 years
old
Grand Rapids, Wis, July 2S.-Rev.
James r. Miller of Strong's Prairie,
Adams county, aged so, and Martha
married at the Congregational parsonage.
Mr.. Miller is a retired Methodist minis
ter.
Valley Junction, Wis, July 2S.-ISpe-
cial. ]-Debs Rich of Mansion and Miss
Bertha ladder of this place were married
at Warrens by Rev. Il. O.. Catchpole.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
ALL THREE WERE DROWNED.
Man and Two Women Capsize in
a Rowboat.
CAUGHT in A GALE.
w. c. OFT of Chicago and Mrs. aud
Miss Boynton Lose Their
Lives.

Ashland. Wis, July 29.-[Special. i
W. c. OFT of Chicago and Miss Nellie
Boynton and mother of this city met
death last evening by drowning in Che
quamegon bay The three started for a
boat ride at s o'clock. Half an hour
later fierce storm came up suddenly
and the occupants Of the boat have not
been seen since. This morning their
boat, upturned, together with oars and
cushions were found alongside lumber
dock The bay in that vicinity is being
dragged for the bodies.
All three are we'll known here. OFT
was a Chicago lumberman, but has been
here this summer buying stock. He has
wife and three children, one married
daughter residing in Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
METHODIST CAMP.
Southwestern Wisconsin Church Folk
at P1attevilIe August II to 20.

Platteville, Wis. July 2S.-[SpeciaI. !
The Camp Meeting association of the
Platteville district Of the Methodist Epis-
copal church will hold the annual en-
campment in their beautiful grove one
mile north of this city, August II to 90
The programme for this season bids fair
to outriyal any of previous years. The
evanselistic work will be under d. w.
Potter of Chicago, Ill. Bishop w. x.
Ninde of Detroit, Mich, J. W. Bashford,
Ohio Wesleyan university; Rev n. c..
Bradley, Marie G. Brehm of Chicago,
and oth.r persons of note in religious
work will participate in the service The
encampment promises to be largely at
tended from all parts of southwestern
Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
GREAT BRITAIN DECLINES.
Will Not Permit More than Two
Armed Vessels OH Upper Lakes.

Washington, D. c., July 2S.-Great
Britain at the instance o. Canada has
declined to permit the United States cruz
ser Frolic to enter the great lakes for
use as a training-yessel.
The number OF warships to be main
tanned by the United States and Canada
on the great lakes was limited by the
Rush-Bagot agreement in 1917 to two
vessels on the upper lakes not exceeding
100 tons burden and armed with one
eighteen FOUNDER cannon. The agreement
further provides that: ''All other armed
vessels on the lakes should be forthwith
dismantled and that no other vessels OF
war should be there built or armed
At the present time this government
has two vessels on the upper lakes, the
Michigan and the Yantic, both of which
conform to the provisions of the agree
ment. There is no such thing as an
eighteen FOUNDER cannon in use now, but
an equivalent armament is provided.
Canada is determined TO hold this govern
ment strictly to the letter Of the agree
nlent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
HEARING AGAIN DEFERRED.
No Officer at Manitowoc to Take Care
of Juries.

Manitowoc, Wis. July 2S.--[ Special ]
The Hampton murder case was called
up in court yesterday on motion for Il
new trial. Attorney Schmitz for the
state. said that he was allowed twenty
days in which to prepare his reply to the
atfidavits Of the defense in regard to the
misconduct of the jury and officers in
charge. Due notice, he claimed, had not
been given him. Judge Kirwan deferred
the hearing on the motion for a new trial
until next Thursday morning, August 3.
The attorneys added to their motion for
i new trial the charge that no officer
was legally appointed to take charge Of
the jury and that half Of the time there
was no proper attendance by the OIL
GER.
Mrs. Louis Schroeder died yesterday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed
ward Bret, at the age of 81 years. The
funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 D. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
PARIS GREEN IN COFFEE
Fourteen-Y Old Servant Girl
Tries to Poison Man.
ava Family.

Manawa, Wis, July 2S.-[Special. i
Pauline Farg attempted to poison the
family Of James Keatting, for whom she
was working, by putting paris green into
the family coffee pot. Luckily the pecu-
liar taste of the coffee aroused suspicion
before a sufficient quantity of the coffee
had been drunk to cause serious injury.
The girl. who is but IA years old, has
confessed and was committed to the in
dustrial school for girls at Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
CONCOCTED IN PARIS.
Cars Message to Prince Louis Ma
Doleon q Pure Invention.

Paris, July 2S.-At the meeting of the
cabinet this morning the minister of for
eign affairs. NJ. Delcasse. briefly sum-
married the provisions of the France
American convention.
NJ. Delcasse also disposed of the story,
which has created a great sensation, to
the effect that the Gar of Russia had
telegra pied to Prince Louis Napoleon on
his birthday expressing the cordial hope
that each year would bring the prince
nearer the realization of the best wishes
of his friends, who" it was alleged the
Cars message had said, ARE as numer-
Gus in France as in Russia
NJ Delcasse said the story was a pure
invention and that it had been concocted
in, pariS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
TRI-WEEKLY CONCERTS.
People of Fond du Lac to Enjoy Free
Open-air Music.

Fond du Lac, Wis, July 29.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The street railway people of this
city and Ecke & Helmold, the swimming
school proprietors have a plan 10 give an
open-air concert afternoon and evening at
least three times a week, for the balance
of the season. The concerts will take
place at the lake.
The bankers and lawyers will play a
game of baseball in this city ON August
2, for the benefit of the Home, an insti-
tuition which was partly destroyed by
fire some weeks ago. On that day the
street car company will donate their re-
ceipts to the Home. AS a band concert
is to be one of the attractions on that
day at the lake, the receipts are likely
to be quite large.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-01
WISCONSIN Man Finds Paw Dirt

Seattle, Wash. July 2S.-J. D. Thorn
as of Chippewa Falls, Wis, who has ar
rived from Alaska, found pay dirt ON
Clear creek which empties in the Hogath
creek, one of the tributaries of the Kov-
way from 10 to 20 cents per pan. Ten of
Thomas company remained ON Clear
creek BY another season Thomas thinks
they will be taking out lots of gold The
company will use big hydraulic