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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
FIRE AT OCONOMOWOC.
Roston Store is Damaged $500 by Fire
and Water. stls& ,tt


Oconomowoc,s Wis, Dee. 29.-TSpe-
cial. l-Aborlt 5 o'clock yesterday after
noon an alarm of fire was turned in,
flames having been discovered in the toy
department of the Boston store. 1t took
considerable time to get water on the
lire, but when it came the flames, which
had gained considerable Roadway, were
soon extinguished Had it not been for
the iron ceiling, the fire would have
reached the upper floor The damage by
fire and water is estimated at $500. The
loss is partially covered by Insurance.
The fire originated from the overturning
of a kerosene lamp.
Chippewa Falls, Wis. Dec 29.--[ Spe-
cial. IA fire caught in the Northwestern
Lumber company's lumberyard at Stan
ley Wednesday night and burned for ten
hours before it was gotten under control
by the fire company. The loss to the
company will be about $1,000.
La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 29.--ISpecial. +
The cooper shop of D. Doud & Sons was
entirely restroyed by fire, which started
at 3 o'clock this morning The loss is es-
timated at $4,000 and the insurance IS
$4,000. The origin Of fire unknown.
Racine, Wis, Dec. 29.-[Special. /
Fire this morning did $1,000 damage at
Fancher's drug store. The fire was
caused by an overheated stove. The
loss on the stock was $500; or the build
ing, $500. Fully insured
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
DEDICATED MASONIC HALL.
An Interesting Ceremony by Masons
at Lake Mills.

Lake Mills. Wis, Dec. 29-[Special. !
"A most suspicious meeting of Lake
Mills lodge, No. 4G, T. & A. NJ, occurred
on st. Johns day, December q. The
purpose of the gathering of Masons at
that time was ostensibly to dedicate "A
new Masonic hall. A supper was served
by the ladies. The dedication took place
at 8 o'clock. The grand lodge was
opened by the grand master, with the
following officers: M. w. G. NJ, G.. f.
Whelan D. G. NJ, C. G. Rogers; G.. s.
w, A. M. Anderson: G. J. W., w. w.
Perry; G. r., John Conscat; G. c., David
III. Wright; G. S. D., e. T. Hayhurst; G..
J. D.. Segneed; G.. S., Becker and Glib
son; grand tyler, John Price, Jr.; grand
marshal, e. r. Gibbs.
The grand lodge then repaired to the
lodge room, where the service of dedica-
ton, under direction of the grand master,
was performed, and the beautifully AR
ranged and commodious apartment of the,
Lake Mills lodge formally set apart to the
uses Of the order The grand lodge then
retired to an adjoining room, when it was
duly closed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
GWEN FIFTEEN YEARS.
Eckert Sentenced to Waupun fol-
Killing His Wife.
DENIED A NEW TRIAL.
Attorney Armiu Claims that Jury,s
Verdict was Not According
to Evidence.

Waukesha, Wis, Dec. 2S.-[S Special. I
This morning was the time set by
Judge Dick for pronouncing sentence on
George Eckert. Court was called at
9:45 and after announcing decisions in
several other cases Judge Dick listened
to Mr.. Armin's arguments for new
trial.
Eckert was brought in and was clean
ly shaven with the exception of his
mustache. He was clad in a black suit
instead Of the brown one worn at the
trial and wore black tie. He still wore
the rag tied about his head.
Mr.. Armin argued that the verdict of
the jury was not sustained by the evil
dence in the case. He argued that I'M
der the evidence the jury could have
found but three rational conclusions Of
fact: First, that the act of Eckert was
murder in the first degree; second, that
it was manslaughter in the third de-
gree; third, that it was justifable homi-
eide.
He argued that there was no evidence
of murder in the second degree and that
as the jury bad found that Eckert was
not guilty Of murder in the first degree
they should have found him guilty of
mans aughter in the third degree or
should have brought in a verdict of justi-
fable homicide.
On beng asked if he had anything to
say why sentence should not be pro-
nounced Eckert replied: Nothing more
than what | said on the trial"
Judge Dick then imposed a sentence of
fifteen years i'll Waupun.
The sentence imposed is lighter than
was generally expected. Mr.. Armin
will probably take the case to the SUI
preme court and ask for new trial on
the ground that there was no evidence of
murder in the second degree.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
SHE KNOWS ASSAILANT.
Woman Says She Knows Where
abouts Of Man Who Shot
CheneyS.

Racine, Wis, Dec 2S.-[Special. J.
Excitement incident to the examination
of Henry T. Corbett, charged with shoot
ing Rev David B. Cheney, has somewhat
subsidized and everybody is waiting to
hear the testimony of both the state and
also the defense. Officers have become
very reticent in regard to what testimony
they have and Attorney Mortimer Walk
er, who appears for Corbett, is saying
nothing. Of course Mr.. Walker is receiv-
ing all kinds of letters in regard to the
case. One is from woman living at La
Fargo, Wis. The woman tells of a man
who entered the restaurant of her hus-
band, ordered raw oysters, ate them and
refused to pay and that he became abu-
sive. His name is J. J. Oswald and he
is in the picture business. He was con-
taurant man. The woman believes that
he is the man wanted in Racine. No one
knows where he came from.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
OLD SETTLER DIES.
Samuel C.. Beach of Kaukauna Came
to Wisconsin in 1910.

Kaukauna, Wis ;. Dec 29.--[Special. ]
Samuel G. Beach, one Of the Oldest set
tiers IN this yl,in.ty, died yesterday at
the age of 66 years. He came to Wis
consin from Sparta, y. j., in 1910, to the
home farm in Dundas, where he died
and where he has been q resident ever
since for nearly ffty-one years.
The old Beach homestead is located ON
the military state. road from Milwaukee
to Green Bay and the house was used
as a tavern for many years. 1t was
built forty years ago, and was destroyed
by tire four years ago.
The funeral will be held Saturday from
his late home. The interment will be in
the cemetery near the Lutheran church,
where his parents were buried twenty
years ago.
Several brothers and sisters survive, as
follows: Emeric Beach, Dundas; Sey-
mour Beach, Seattle. Wash; Mrs. Il. H.
Magdcburg, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Mart.
Kellogg, San Francisco, Cal.
Mrs. Hattie Wood Kendall.
Elgin, Ill.,, Dec. 29-Mrs. Hattie Wood
Kendall died ON Wednesday,, December
q, at her home in Los Angeles, Cal,
from rheumatism Of the heart, aged 81
years. Her husband, the late Newton
Kendall, w::t' her father, Charles Wood.
conducted the Central house at Evans
vile, Wis. from 1886 until Mr.. KendalPs
death, about five years ago. after which
Mrs. Kendall and her son Frank as
sumed the management. selling the place
in the early part of 1897.
Mrs. o. ID. Watkins.
Baraboo, Wis, Dec 29.--AIrs O. ID.
Watkins died aged 81 years. She was
among the early pioneers, having settled
in this country nearly fifty years ago.
Mrs. J. A. Zinkgraf.
Plymouth, Wis, Dec. 29.-Mrs. J. A..
Zinkgraf diad yesterday of consumption.
Her husband and two daughters survive
her.
Mrs. N. s. Wilkins.
Mrs. n. S. Wilkins, sister of Mrs. S.
r. Kane Of this city, died at Lowell,
Mass, December % after short illness
with pleuro-pneumonia.
Manitowoc, Wis, Dec. 29.-ISpecial.l
Joachim Schnell farmer and old set
tier, residing in the town Of Liberty, died
last night, aged 80 years. He came here
from Germany in 1851.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
SCIENTISTS AT MADISON.
Given Banquet and Listen to Ad-
dresses and Papers.

Madison. Wis, Dec. 29.-The session of
the Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts
and Letters began last evening at Science
hall. The visiting members were given q
banquet at the Unitarian church. Prof.
G. Dwight Marsh of Ripon college, retir-
ing president OF the society, gave an a6-
dress ON 1.-THE Plankton of Fresh Water
Lakes"
Among the papers read are these:
''The Ice Ramparts Formed Along the
Shores of Lakes Mendoza and Monona Dur
ing the Winter of 1S9S-99,'' Ernest Il. Buck
ley; ''The Principles Controlling the Depo-
sition of Ores" Charles Il. Van Hise: 1.-THE
Nepheline Syenite Of the Wausau District y
Samuel Weidman; The Graphite Deposits
of Central Wisconsin preliminary nOtel
Garry e. Culver: Chlorine in Natural Wa
ters-lts Accurate Determination and Sig
nificance," Erastus G.. Smith: 1.-THE Action
of Light on Certain Nitroso Compounds ;,
Oswald Schreiner; 1.-The Sour Taste Of
Acid Salts and Their Electroiytic Dissocia-
tion," Louis Kahlenberg; The Historical
Development of Chemical Symbols from the
Times Of Alchemy to the Present." Oswald
SphPpinpr
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
BOY BREAKS JAIL.
An Ingenious Youth Escapes from
the Locx-Up at
Wautoma.

Wautoma, Wis, Dec. 2S.-[Special !
the county jail at this place for the past
six weeks waiting to be sentenced to the
Industrial school, made his escape yes
terday during the sheriff's absence and
is still at large. The manner in which
he gained his freedom is rather pecu-
Lar one. He tore strip of moulding
about twenty feet long from one of the
ceilings of the Jail, made hook on the
end of it with smaller strips, then
reached through a long hallway into an
adjoining room and hooked the key from
a ia BILE. He then drew it back, unlocked
the doors, replaced it, and then walked
not noticed until the sheriff's wife went
to take him his supper. Officers are
searching the surrounding country for
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
RETURNS STOLEN PROPERTY.
Sentimental Thief Makes a Young
Lady Christmas Present.

Two Rivers, Wis, Dee. 29.-lSpecial. !
Miss Helen Smith was the recipient Of
a Christmas gift with history. About
two years ago some sneak thief stole q
beautiful pair of opera classes belonging
to her and despite every effort no trace
could be found of them. On Christmas
she received package by mail which
contained the stolen glasses. There was
nothing to Indicate however, where they
came from and the conclusion is that the
thief must have been rather senti-
mental one and took this means of re-
turning the stolen property.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
DISAPPEARANCE is
VERY MYSTERIOUS.
Frank Poplanski of Bruce Charged
with Making Way wi h
Martin Meegus.

Chippewa Falls. Wis, Dec. 2S.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The people of Bruce, fifty miles
north of this city, in this county, are
greatly worked up over the mysterious
disappearance Of Martin Meegus, resi-
dent Of that place. He has been missing
about two weeks and it is thought he
has been murdered. Meegus went to
Thomas Skowloski, farmer in the town
of Big Bend, and told him that Frank
Poplanski, q resident of Bruce, had been
laying attention to the formers wife dur
ng his absence. Poplanski learned OF
Meegus' action and, it is alleged, threat
ened him.
After a diligent search for Meegus,
Skowloski came to this city yesterday,
and after telling the district attorney and
municipal judge of the circumstances,
had u warrant sworn out for the arrest
of Poplanski, charging him with the
murder of Meegus.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
IMMENSE STORES OF FOOD.
England Requires a Much Larger
Force TO Subdue the Beers

London, Dec 2S.-The Chronicles
Cape Town correspondent, in a dispatch
dated December %, gives an interview
had by him with Mr.. Schlesinger, agent
of the Equitable Life Assurance associa-
ton of New York, who recently arrived
says that the republics have immense
stores of food. Speculative capitalists
imported huge quantity, believing that
mining would continue during the war.
The Times correspondent at Pietermar-
itZburg says there is a strong suspicion
that the innocent descriptions gwen III
the bills of ladlng of the cargoes OF Ger
man steamers arriving at Delagoa bay
conceal contraband of war. The press.
be adds, demands that the British naval
officers be ordered to open and search
packing cases in the cargoeS and to seize
the vessels il contraband is discovered.
Boers May Gain Advantage.
& The. news of the destruction of the
highway bridge at Colenso by the Brit
ISL is offset by the tidings of the con-
struction by the Beers of a new bridge
in the neighborhood of Peters. This
will enable them to either reinforce or
withdraw their OutpOStS, and so move
large bodies Of men TO attack the British
right. No such attack is looked for just
now, it being thought that the Beers will
bend all their efforts for the present to-
IiiC aAOItl1CdGIVIs VI tAclI Auu1idNC Po'A
ton.
Esconbe's Sudden Death.
Durham, Natal, Wednesday, Dec 81
Harry Escombe, former premier of Ma
tai, died suddenly on the street this aft
ernOOn.
Rt Hon. Harry Escombe was born
at Nottiagliill, London, England, in
1888 He entered the legislative coun-
Gil of Natal in 1872, was created attor-
ney-general in 1893 and later became
prime minister of the colony. He was
the commander of the Natal naval volun-
teers, with the relative rank OF feuten-
ant-celonel in the volunteer force.
Durham, Natal, Wednesday, Dec. 81
A German farmer named Stucke and
Rev. Mr. Hartes, director of the Han
oyerian missions in Natal. have been ar.
rested and imprisoned at Estcourt on the
charge of aiding the Beers. They both
claim the protection of Germany.
Two Br tish Officers Trapped-
While Capts. Kirkwood and Charles
Greufell were looking through glasses on
n Hill near Colenso they were suddenly
surrounded by twenty armed Beers anil
called upon TO surrender. They did so
and were taken off by tte enemy. whose
presence in that immediate vicinity was
not suspected. A native reports that the
two men are we'll cared for. The number
Of prisoners taken by the Beers is con
sidered very discretlitable, and their loss
is very serious.
New York has the largest local tele-
phone exchange system IN the world.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
ONE MAN BEATS
TWO ASSAILANTS.
Sanguinary Encounter Near Mari
nette May Prove Fata! for
Two WOodsmen.

Marinette, Wis, Dec. 29.--[Special. J.
Two woodsmen, John Wells and Vernon
Harding, were brought down here from
Dunbar this morning badly wounded 1t
on the road to camp yesterday. 1t is
claimed they waylaid the road boss, Mike
Sullivan, to settle up an old grievance.
Sullivan pulled a knife when he saw both
men coming for him and slashed right
and left. Wells jugular vein was near
ly severed and Harding has several deep
serious condition. Sullivan was not ar
rested
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
CAUGHT WILD MAN.
Cave DWeIIer, who Says He Lives
i'm fshpeming, Mich, Ar
rested at Barron.

Barron, Wis, Dec. 29.-[Special. l.
Undersheriff Pierce today captured a
wild man in the woods four miles east
of this town. The man lived in small
cave on the bank of a river. He gives
his name as Owen Sullivan and claims to
hail from Ishpeming, Mich. He talks
nationally, but tells various stories as. to
his recent wherea bouts EIe has lived in
the cave at least four weeks and possibly
all summer. He was nearly starved
when caught.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
KILLED BY FALLING TREE.
Foreman of Lumber Camp Meets
Death Near Merrill.

Merrill, Wis, Dec 2S.-[Special. i
Pat Redding foreman in Redding Bros.
camp, about six miles north of here, was
killed yesterday at the camp by a falling
tree which he had helped the sawyers to
dislodge from wedge. Redding had
been in this part of the country but a
few weeks, having been proprietor of a
livery stable at Stevens Point for some
years. The deceased was 80 years of
age and lifelong resident of this state.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Dec. Isl Spe-
ial.l-Frank Lindeman, resident of
this city, was killed in logging camp
on the Omaha north of here yesterday
by the breaking of skidway. A log
rolled over his body. He leaves u wife
and two children.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
BENEFITS OF COLD WEATHER.
logging Business Boom ing and Many
Men Sent to Camps.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Dee. 29.-[Spe-
cial. THE present cold weather which
has prevailed for five or six days is Civ
ing the loggers an opportunity to do good
work in the pineries, and judging by the
number of men being sent to the camps
daily, they are taking advantage of it.
The swamps which were unfrozen until
last week are now frozen solid, and it is
possible to shorten the roads In some
localities loggers who have large hauls
are wishing for more snow. Those who
have shorter hauls are making ice roads
which serve as we'll as snow roads.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
GUARDIAN ARRESTED.
Madison Man Arrested Charged
with EmbeZzling Funds Held
in Trust by Him.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 2S.-[Special. !
Christian FL. Anderson, a young real es-
tate and insurance man Of this city, was
arrested in Milwaukee yesterday after
noon and brought back to answer the
charge of embezzlement of $4,000 from
the estate of four minor children named
Moen, for whom he was guardian. Com
plant was made by an uncle of the chill
dren.
Anderson pleaded not guilty in court
today and his examination is set for Jan
uary 10. Bail was fixed at $500, which
he has not yet furnished.
Anderson is brother Of ex-District
Attorney A. w. Anderson and is we'll
known in Madison. # M
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
HEAVIEST LOGGER IN STATE.
John X. Davis of Neenah Controls
Much Timber Land.

Neenah, Wis, Dee. 2S.-John r. Davis
of Neenah will undoubtedly be one of the
heaviest loggers in Wisconsin this winter.
Mr.. Davis purchased several thousand
acres of timber land last year in the vi
cinity Of Phillips and will make all haste
to get the timber off the stump. The
extent of his possessions can be gained
when it is known that it will take twelve
years to clear up the logging. Agents
for Mr.. Davis have been engaged the
past month in the country for miles
around, buying up heavy teams to be
used for logging and several carloads
have already been shipped out of here
for Phillips, which is the base of opera
tiOns.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
zweifel Charged with s.urd ar.

Monroe, Wis, Dec. 2S.-John Zweifel,
charged with pushing Jacob Baebler
from a bridge in Spring Grove week
ago, causing injuries from which it 5 al
legged he died, was brought before JUS
tice Ruegger ON charge CT murder.
The hearing was fixed for Wednesday,
January 10. Zweifel is 20 years Of age
and has relatives who propose to make a
strong fight in his behalf.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
New Station at Appleton Junction. /,

Appleton. Wis, Dec 2S.--[ Special. I
new $4,000 station at Appleton Junction
early next spring. The new station will
be of the general design of those along
the Wisconsin division of the road and
will be well appointed. 1t viii be built
of messed brick
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
Roy Beach Seut Up.

Beach of Neenah, who recently passed a
bogus check for $75 at Kaukauna, plead
ed guilty and was sentenced by Judge
Goodland TO an indeterminate term Of
not less than one year or more than two
years in the state reformatory at Green
Bay.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
want Teachers, Cert f,catcs

Madison, Wis, Dec 28.-Examina-
tons are in progress by the state board OF
applicants for state teachers and county
superintendent certificates, there being
twenty-five of the latter and twenty-sev-
en- of the former from various parts Of
fhn state
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
Reekeepere to Meet.

Madison, Wis. Dec. 29--Thcre will be
a joint convention Of all Wisconsin Bee
Keepers societies at the sixteenth annual
meeting Of the State Beekeepers associa-
tion, February ! and S. ia the state
capitol.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
Mnrinette Hot.I E,Iarced.

Marinette, Wis, Dec. 2S-L Special. L
The Marnette Hotel company decided
last night to enlarge the Hotel Marinette
at a cost of $4,000. Work will begin as
soon as possible. Elaborate changes vii!
also be made in the interior.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
CAN'T BUY TIME CHECKS.
Brokers' License Requirements Stops
Business at Chippewa Falls.

Business at Chippewa Falls.
Chippewa Falls, Wis. Dee. 29.-The
recent ruling that persons dealing in time
checks and other similar securities must
obtain brokers' license has struck a
heavy blow at business here. This city
has long done big BUSINESS in cashing
time checks for the lumbermen who
came here in numbers from the logging
camps. The practice Of buying the
shecks at a small discount must now be
discontinued.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
d ..con.inue Pos.of1i,e at Deansville

u. scOMtinne PostoH-c az DeansviI1e.
Deansyille. Wis, Dec. 28.-[Special !
The postoffice at this place will be dis
continued after the first OF January,
when the people will receive the benefit
of the free rural mail delivery from Mar
shall.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
EPIDEMIC OF DIPHTHERIA.
Many Cases of the Disease in She.
bOygan.

Sheboygan, Wis, Dec. 2S-[Special. I
1t is feared that there will be an epi-
demic of diphtheria in Sheboygan, as a
large number Of cases have been reported
by physicians There has been large
amount of the disease here for the past
two months, but the number Of cases at
the present time is larger than ever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.
North Western Road is Sued by Mar.
inette Man.

Marinette, Wis.,, Dec 2S.-[Special. 7
James Hanrahan, the fireman who was
so badly scalded and injured in the
North Western wreck at Menominee a
year ago, has brought suit for $4,000
damages. The case will be tried next
month. Gabe Bouck Of Oshkosh will
represent the plaintiff.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-01-03
REMOVAL OF SHOPS.
Wisconsin Central will Take Possess
sion of Fond du Lac Soon.

cial. l-Supt. Collins of the Wisconsin
Central stated positively today that the
division would be moved from Waukesila
to this city between January | and Janu-
arc 15
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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-26
RAMIREZ ACQUITTED
The Mexican Who Passed Coun-
terfeit Money Satisfied the
Jury As To How He Obtained

In the federal court yesterday Jose
Ramirez was acquitted by jury of the
charge of having in his possession q
cOuu terfeit coin. This occurred
several mouths ago and the defenda q t
has since been in the county Jail He
bought some fruit at small stand
and rendered in payment counterfeit
American dollar. When this was de-
tected he turned and hed but was cap
tured.
Ga trial it was shown that the mo-
ney was urquestionsbly counterfeit
and that the defendant had it in his
possession and had tried to pass it. 1t
was shown that part of the counter
feiting outfit had been found IN
JuareZ.
Ramirez claimed to have received
the money upon the bridge and did
not know it was counterfeit as he had
just come from chihuahua and had
never seen any American money be-
fore. The jury was satisfied with this
and acquitted him.