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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
All POINT OF A GUN.
Officers Timely Discovery Nips
Wholesale Plot to Rob at
MenOminee.

Menominee Mich, Dec. 21-[ Special !
A wholesale plot to rob stores in Me-
nominee was foiled last night by Under
sheriff Clifford Ruprecht, who discovered
the scheme and at the point of gun
arrested the leader of the gang, who
gives his name as Andrew Robillper. He
halls from Milwaukee. The desperate
was captured in saloon as he was about
to pull a revolver on the proprietor. In
his possession were found three diamonds
valued at 1926, eight gold watches valued
at 500, besides quantities of other jew
elry. He carried two Smith & Wesson
revolvers, a satchel containing nitro-glye-
erin, dynamite, skeleton keys and com
plete burglars outfit. He refuses to ex-
plain how he secured the Jewelry. The
officers think they have made an impor-
tant capture. He will be held here until
reports can be had from other cities where
robberies are reported.
Marinette, Wis. Dec. 21.-TS Special. 7
A gold watch found in the possession of
the man who was captured in Menominee
this morning has been identified as one
stolen from the Arlington hotel in this
city. He refused TO come over into Wis
consin without requisition papers. He
was jailed in Menominee on the charge
of carrying concealed weapons and 81
requisition will be secured for him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
LOST HIS WAY
AND PERISHED.
Body of Charles j. Jonas of Stud
dard Found in the Woods-was
70 Years Of Age.

La Crosse, Wis. Dee. 21.-[special. /
The body of Charles j. Jonas of Stod-
dard. who disappeared from that place
while attending the funeral of his second
wife, was found in the woods He had
evidently lost his way and persisted.
Mr.. Jonas was nearly 20 years old and
was not in the best of physical condi-
ten. although he did not complain of, be-
Ing i'll. His second wife had lived some
distance from where he was staying and
nc set out for home after the funeral
Although he did not appear for a couple
of days 1t was supposed that he had
gone to Chaseburg to stop with a daugh-
ter. Before it was known that he was
not there several days had elapsed and
finally a searching party found him
about a mile from home. Death an
peared to have come from fatigue and
nervous collapse
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
SHERIFF HAD TO FIRE.
Difficulty i'm Taking Charles Thorn
Into Custody at SChle-
singerville.

Waukesha. Wis, Dec. 21.-[Special.]
Sheriff King, after an exceedingly-hard
struggle, succeeded in arresting Charles
Thorn yesterday at Schleisingerville.
Thorn was surrounded by number OF
friends, who helped him to resist, and
the sheriff had to shoot number of
times before he was able to make pris-
oner of Thom The charge against
Thorn is assault and battery upon
Lawrence Alderman of LannOn, this
county. The crime was committed last
September, but NO trace of Thorn could
be found until few days ago, when his
whereabouts were discovered. Sheriff
King with all possible haste made his
arrest. This morning the defendant APP
peared before the municipal court. His
bail was fixed at $500, which was not
furnished. The defendant, who is a mere
boy. was committed to the county Jail.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
PENSION COMESTOO LATE
Pathetic Story of the Death of ar
Old Soldier Who Had to Live
In Poverty Many Years

Kenosha, Wis, Dec. 20.-[Special i
A pathetic story was developed in this
city yesterday when Dr.. A. l.. Garlock
of Racine, a member of the board OF
pension examiners for the government,
went to the town Of Wilmot in the west.
ern part of this county to examine an OLD
soldier named George Thompson.
Some six years ago Thompson had filed
claim for a pension for services rem.
dered in the War of the Rebellion. The
claim had just been reached by the gov.
eminent and DR.. Garlock had come tc
make the examination necessary tc
granting the pension. When he arrived
at the home of the old soldier he learned
that the old man had died about two
weeks before. Thompson had long wait.
ed for the pension and had lived in power.
ty for many years.
Notwithstanding the fact that the old
man is dead, Dr. Garlock will recon-.
mend that the pension which should have
been paid to him during life be now PAID
to his widow and children, and that q
pension also be granted to the widow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
ASK FOR SPECIAL RATES.
Madison Committee Thinks the
Railroads Ought to Reduce Fare
for Inauguration.

Madison, Wis, Dee. 21.-[SpecfaI. J.
The committee of Madison citizens APP
pointed to make arrangements for the in
auguration of the newly elected state Of
ficers met today in the governors office
with Lieut.-Gov. Stone and organized
by electing ex-senator r. NJ. Bashford
general chairman and Amos z. Wilder
secretary.
Plans for the Inauguration We're dis
cussed informally, one decision reached
being to ask the railroads to give re-
duced rate for the Inauguration. The
Legislature meets only two days later,
and it is hoped the railroads will give Il
rate which will cover both events. en-
abling a large number of people in the
state TO visit the capitol at the beginning
of the new administration.
The committee adjourned until this
afternoon, when subcommittee will be
named to arrange the details of the in
auguration.
Gov. Scofield is in Milwaukee today on
business. He will return this evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
HER BURNS PROVE FATAL.
Mrs. L. F. Widsteen Terribly In
jured by Lamp Explosion.
DIES AT THE HOSPITAL.
She Survived but a Few Hours-Hus-
band Burned Trying to Extin-
guish Flames.

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 49, Special
Mrs. L. f. Widsteen of this city, who
was burned by the explosion of kero-
sene lamp yesterday morning, died at St.
Fincents hospital late yesterday after
noon from her injuries. The flesh OF
practically her entire body was charred
to a depth Of more than half an inch.
She was so badly burned that her senses
were deadened to pain, and after the first
few moments of eXcruciating agony she
suffered but slightly.
Mrs. Widsteen left her bed at Z o'clock
to respond to call from her 11-year old
son IN an adjoining room. AS she picked
up the lamp she fell in swoon, the lamp
falling under her and exploding, setting
fire instantly to the inflammable material
of her robe and the carpet. Being I'M
conscious, she was unable to move or to
cry for help. Attracted by the screams
of the son, Mr.. Widsteen rushed to the
room and succeeded, although too late.
III SmOthering the flames with rugs and
bedclothing. In this process the husband
was severely burned.
Although her eyesight was not de-
stroyed or impaired, Mrs. Widsteen was
unable to open her eyelids. BY the lift
ing of her eyelids by the attending physi-
clans she was enabled for a few moments
at time to gaze upon her husband and
son and friends, who remained constant
ly at her side until death came
Mr.. Widsteen is a commercial traveller
in the employ Of the Jorgensen Blesch
company Of this city, a wholesale and
retail dry goods concern.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take in
ternaf remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
cure is not quack medicine 1t was pre-
scribed by one Of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is a regular pre-
scription 1T Is composed of the best tonics
known. combined with the best blood purifi-
ers. acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect, combination of the two In
results in curing Catarrh.. Send for testi-
monials, free
T. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists nrice 7slc
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
MARRIED AT MENASHA.
Wallace III. Pierce and Miss Mo1Iie
Walter Welded.

Menasha, Wis. Dec. 21.-[Special. I
Wallace HI. Pierce and Miss Mollie Wal
ter were married yesterday afternoon at
the First Congregational church, Rev. A.
e. Leonard officiating. After the cere-
mony there was reception at the home
of the brides parents and in the evening
there was dance at the Sons of Her
man home The bride is daughter Of
ex-Ald. Christ. Walter, president of the
Walter Bros Brewing company, and the
groom is employed in the Office of George
Banta, state agent for the Phoenix In
surance company. Among the guests at
the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. 3. 3.
linn, Miss Norma linn and Miss Louise
Glass Of Milwaukee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
HORSE THIEVES.
Posse Trying to Catch Men Who
Took James Browns Nag.
SCOURS TWO COUNTIES.
Left Rig in Front of His House
Believed Thieves Are Headed
for Milwaukee.

Kenosha, Wis, Dee. 21.-[ Special. IA
posse composed of Kenosha and Racine
county farmers are securing the country
surrounding Kenosha for a gang of
horsethieves VINO committed a daring
robbery at the home of James Brown in
the town of Somers last evening. Brown
had driven home with team about s
o'clock and had. left the team standing
in front of his house. An hour later
when he went out to place the team in
the stable the horses and vehicle were
missing. Trace of the thieves has been
discovered and it is thought that they
are making for Milwaukee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
SABBATH DAY REST.
Bishop Grafton Joins in a Plea for
Better ObserVanC of
Sunday.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec. 21.-[Spe>
cial. IA meeting was held at the Cres-
cent Opera house last evening under the
auspices of the Wisconsin Sunday Rest
Day association. Rev. III. E. Erffmeyer
presided. Among the speakers was Bish-
op Grafton, who took the opportunity TO
express his love for Fond du Lac. He
paid a tribute to the city officials, when
ne spoke of Fond du Lac as having al
ably, wisely and morally conducted gov
eminent He urged cooperation of all
sectarian and denominational factions
for the better observance Of Sunday, and
in that cooperation he saw another link
that was to unite Christianity, divided
as il now is against itself.
Rev. ]. B. Davidson, secretary of the
association, was the next speaker, and
gave a scientific discussion of the need
of the observance of a day of rest for
the upbuilding Of man, the home and so
ciety.> He had a number Of charts to
show points of his argument.
Rev. III. e. Erffmeyer closed with few
remarks in German. During the evening
a collection was taken up sufficient to de-
fray expenses of the meetings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
MERRILLrS PROSPERITY.
A New Office Building in the Spring
and the Possibility OF
BicycleF actory.

Merrill. Wis, Dec. 21.-[SpeciaL 7
The Wisconsin Church Mutual Insurance
company will erect an office block in this
city during the coming spring. This COM
pany is a Merrill institution entirely and
transacts business in all parts Of the
United States. The new structure, viii
probably be two stories in height with a
front and will cost sew
eral thousand dollars.
Indications point toward the erection
of a bicycle factory in Merrill during the
next few months. Parties from Chicago
are here looking over the ground with
view to locating. The factory will be
conducted on a small scale at first until
business warrants an increase i'll ca
Dacity
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
MONROE MAN CAUGHT.
appeared with Trust Funds,
is Now in Custody.

Monroe, Wis, Dee. 21.-George p.
Zimmerman, administrator of the estates
of Amelia Klass ann David Klass, who
absconded, taking with him all the mon
ey belonging to the estates, has been ar
rested and is in Jail at Huntington W.
Va. f. III. Fyree, chief of police. made
the arrest and will doubtless receive the
$1,000 reward that was offered for Zim-
merman's capture.
A photograph that the prisoner had
taken recently at Bloomsbury, Pa, was
received here yesterday by Sheriff John
w. Gardner and was positively identified
by Iimmerman's wife, all his relatives
and nelghbors. There is no doubt about
a single feature.
1t is thought that it was the love and
yearning for the sweetheart of his boy
hood that persuaded Zimmerman to de-
sert his family and leave with the money
of his relatives that was entrusted to
him. A telegram from Huntington says
that his filtration with a girl there led to
the discovery of his identity. Blooms
burg, where he had his photograph taken,
is the town of his birth.
Sheriff Gardner and Zimmermans wife
will go to Huntington and bring him
back
Zimmerman disappeared April with
$4,000 belonging to the estates of Amelia
MASS anu btN NldSS. OIL WHICH lie WAS
the administrator. He had converted all
the property into money and his departure
was thirty-three days before he could set
tie up the estates.
In, addition Zimmerman took 5000 be-
longing to his father who has never be-
lieved that his son is guilty but has CON
tended that he met with foul play
Zimmerman is SO years of age and has
wife and two sons aged g and II years
respectively.
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w. G.. COLLINS PRESIDENT
Former Railroad Man is Placed al
the Head of the Merrill Lum-
Der Company.

Merrill, Wis, Dec. 90 Special
The annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the Merrill Lumber company was held
here today. A. p. Lovejoy of GAINESVILLE,
Edward Bradley of Milwaukee, w. H.
Bradley and w. G. Collins Of Toma.
hawk, Il. G.. Reimers and H. HI. Foster
of this city were present. The election
of officers for the ensuing year took place
and W. G.. Collins, formerly with the
Milwaukee road was elected to the Of.
fee of president to succeed e. A. Foster.
who will now retire. The new officers
are: President, w. G.. Collins; vice
president, A. p Lovejoy; secretary, f.
G.. Reimers; treasurer, Ell. K. Foster
Mr.. Collins will still retain his headquar.
tiers at Tomahawk, although he will have
general supervision of the company s
business here
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that position six years. In 1896 he was
ly after the end of the session was APP
pointed United States attorney by Presi-
dent Mckinley, which position he held
UP 20 the time of death.
The funeral will be held on Saturday
at 2:30 p. m. Services will be conducted
by Or. William Crawford Of Mazomanic,
former pastor of the Congregational
church of this city.
Mrs. Barnes, Kenosha.
Kenosha. Wis, Dec. 20.-[Special. l.
Mrs. Ellen Miranda Barnes, wife of Ho-
sea Barnes, and one of the best-known
women of the city, died at her home here
last evening as result of an attack of
heart, disease. The deceased was 81
years OF age. For many years she has
taken an important part in charity work
in the city and was connected with all
the charitable societies Of the city She
was a charter member of the Kenosha
state W. C.. T. Z. circles, having been
state president Of the union at one time.
Dominic O'Malley, Madison.
Madison. Wis, Dec. 20.-[Special. i
Dominic O'Malley, whose death occurred
yesterday from an affection of the heart,
was II years of age and was one of the
earliest settlers OF the town OF west
port, having settled there in 1915. upon
arrival from Ireland. He leaves a widow
and nine children. By industry and
thrift he acquired q goodly amount of
property, and had but recently decided to
spend his remaining days in retirement
from active work moving with his fam
lily to this city November 6. One daugh-
ter, Sister Louise, is member of the
Dominican order, living at Bloomington.
ILL.,; son, DIR. j. F. O'Malley. is a ply.
stefan at Choate, Mich, while another
son, 2. III. O'Malley, is studying medi
cine in Chicago
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
GAMBLING FOR OFFICES.
Religious People Scandalized by a Re-
cent London Occurrence.

Some of the ultra religious people in
London are expressing establishment that
tie in the vote for member of the Dor.
o9ugh council was decided the other day
by tossing penny. They insist that the
element of chance ought to have been
eliminated from English politics long ago.
AS a matter of fact, there is still cor
ner left in the British constitution for
King Chance to build his throne in, and
It is not many years since the House of
Commons deliberately sanctioned the ap-
peal to chance in certain emergencies.
;. When city councils were being estab-
Ished in Scotland the question arose in
Parliament as to the choice of a chair.
man Of the joint committee in case of an
equality of votes and it was proposed
that the final decision in that case be
taken by lot. Serious members objected
to such a frivolous method of deciding
an important matter, but the mover Of
the resolution reminded the house Of the
apostolic precedent and it was decided
by majority that what was good enough
for the election of a successor to Judas Is
CARROT was good enough for the chairman
of joint committee. So that the Cam
berwen election is likely to stand in law.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
Bullet Encysted in Girls Heart.

'The Family Doctor" reproduces re-.
port by DR.. A. G. Podres on the case of
16-yearold girl, who accidentally shot
herself in the heart with pistol. She
was taken to the hospital, and on opening
the pericardium longitudinal wound was
discovered in the right ventricle, but no
bullet could be found AS the wound was
already SCARED over. no sutures were
made. Eight weeks after the opera ton
the wound had entirely closed. Three
months later the patient was reported
well. An X-ray taken three months aft
er operation plainly showed the bullet liz
the lower half of the right ventricle-
London Globe
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
EAU CLAIRE CITY WINS.
About $lIoo to Receipts
from 1899 Roll.

Eau Claire, Wis, Dee. 21.-[Special l
The tax commission for Eau Claire
county, appointed ON petition of the city
of Eau Claire, is about to file decision be-
lieved to be a substantial victory for the
city. The tax commission consisted of
Edwin Pierce of Jackson county and
Orlando Trip and Cassius HI. Ide of
Clark county. The case was conducted
by City Attorney Wickham for the city
and Judge Stafford of Chippewa Falls
for the assessment districts outside the
city. The city of Eau Claire will be
about $11O0 ahead on the taxes OF 1899
and another commission will be asked for
by the city to review the equalization Of
1900
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
FOUR DOCTORS FAILED.
A Michigan Lady's Battle with Dis
ease and How 1t Was Won.

A Michigan Lady's Battle with Dis
ease and How 1t Was Won.
Flushing, Mich, Dec. "A. 19OO.-Spe-
cial)-One Of the most active workers
Ia the cause of Temperance and Social
Reform in Michigan is Mrs. 2. A. Pass
more of this place. She is a prominent
and very enthusiastic w. c.. r. U.
woman, and one who never loses an OPP
portunity to strike blow against the
demon of lntemperance. Mrs PaSSmOre
mas suffered much bodily pain during
the last three years through Kidney
and Bladder Trouble. At times the pain
was almost unbearable, and the good
lady was very much distressed. She
tried physician after physician, and
each in turn failed to relieve her, let
alone effect a cure. Home remedies
suggested by anxious friends were ap-
piled, but all to no purpose. At last
some one spoke of Dodd's Kidney Pills
as great remedy for all Kidney and
Bladder Diseases, and Mrs. Passmore
decided to try them. She did, and is
now we'll woman. She has given the
following statement for publication:
At different times in the past three
years, | have suffered severely with
Kidney and Bladder Trouble, and after
trying four of the best physicians [
could hear of, two of them living in the
State of New York, found myself no
better. | took any amount of home
remedies suggested by kind friends,
with little Or no relief from anything. I
decided to try Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Less than one box has done me more
good than all other treatments com
bined. l am still using Them and can
say from experience that they are an
excellent remedy for Kidney and Blad-
der Trouble. l would heartily recon-
mend them to all those suffering from
these ills in like manner
MRS. 2. A. PASSWORD
Flushing, Mich.
When physicians and all other meth
DDS Of treatment have failed, try
Dodds Kidney Pills. What they did
for Mrs. Passmore they will DO for any
one similarly afflicted.
soc a box. All dealers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
MINICH is ACQUITTED.
Depere Young Man is Rearrested
at Green Bay on a Less Seri-
Gus Charge,

Green Bay. Wis. Dec 21.-[Special.]
After being out since yesterday after
noon the jury in the case against Louis
Minich of Depere returned a verdict of
acquittal this morning. Minich was re-
arrested before leaving the courtroom on
a charge similar to but milder than the
first Nfinich is a young man and was
formerly a practicing attorney in Green
Bay. About a year ago he joined the
regular army and several months ago was
arrested and taken from his regiment In
California to answer a serious criminal
charge in this city. A prominent Depere
young woman was the complaining wit
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-26
Hens Hatch Fish Eggs.

According to a writer in German
paper, the Chinese adapt their hens to
the purpose of Matching fish eggs. The
spawn is sealed up in egg shells from
which the egg has been blown, and the
hen sits on these sophisticated eggs as
if they were their, own. When the fry
have come to life they are emptied into
water of the proper temperature The
Chinese are great fish experts and the
numerous rivers and canals of the en-
pire are farmed as intelligently as the
surfaces
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Every person in the church has earnestly
tried to do his share and now they may
well be proud of their magnificent build
ing, which was dedicated today.
The church was begun on March I,
1900. ON the site Of the old building.
which was moved to the rear. and by the
excellent management of the contractors,
Anton Dohmen and Paul Uppermann,
both Of Milwaukee. the building is about
finished. The church itself. not includ-
ing windows. lights, ETC., will cost some
thing over 5000, YET no contractor
could afford to put up again for that
price.
At 10 o'clock this morning the dcdica-
ton services We're held. Rt Rev. Arch
bishop +. x. Katzer Of Milwaukee dedi-
Gated the editce after which he cel4-
brated pontiticai high mass. assisted by
deacon and subdeacoE and archpriest and
also a deacon and subdeacon Of honor
with two masters Of ceremonies, one Of
whom was w. Hader of Mayyille
REV. Anthony Becker of ST. Anthony's
church, Milwaukee, delivered the sermon
About thirty priests were present, among
whom were:
Rev. P. Abheler,. spiritual director OF
Milwaukee; F. p. Grome Milwaukee; +.
X. atger, Milwaukee,; J. Fischer Decker
vile, Wis; Henry Dreise, Saukville, Wis;
M, NJ, Gerend, st. Charles Institute ST.
francis; B. D. July; n, Newcastle Wis :: J.
Fussville, Wis; ], A; Bertren, Hartford,
Wis: H Murphy Columbus, Wis; w.
Hader, Mayville, Wis; j. Hartmann, Fox
Lake, Wis
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TT. 8. Soldiers

In the Philippine Islands and Cuba
are not being overlooked by the U. S.
Government, as the CommisSary De-
partment has secured large consign-
ment of Libby, Mcneil & Libby's Peer
less Plum Pudding, to be served to
them at Christmas dinner. Our SOL
der boys will, therefore have taste
of home life on Christmas even though
they are far from home.