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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
Refused His Autograph.

IhlS mention OF Dumas recalls a story
that l recently heard at an autograph
sale 1t was new to me. though my
friend seemed surprised that | did not
know 1t. 1t came up aprOpos of the
eagerness and tenacity of many of the
bidders for some written tritles of the
great dead. Surely human nature can
cake on no more grotesque or unreason-
ing aspect than that of the stamp faddist
or the autograph hunter. Charles Maroon
had autograph fever of the most virulent
type. He called one day to see Dumas
and found the author III considerable pain
and a prey to the most feverish anxiety.
He had had his right hand severely bit
ten the day before by his dog Mouton-
dog he was particularly fond Of and of
whose affection and docility he had al
ways felt quite assured. Maroon hardly
gave himself time to scramble through
some words of introduction before he
said:
Il have come to ask you for your auto
graph, NJ. Dumas
"Diable. monsieur. You have hit on
very bad day. l was bitten by my dog
yesterday. You see my bandaged hand
"Oh, | heard of your accident; that is
precisely why | am so anxious to secure
your autograph, why il is absolutely
necessary for me to get it today
II don't quite follow you, sir
We'll, to be candid with you, Monsieur
Dumas replied Charles Maron. i heard
that your dog was mad, and in that case
well, you see-yoa underestimate might
be difficult to get your autograph"
Dumas got into a most violent passion.
do you want to destroy my peace of
mind forever" he exclaimed, and, TAX
ing Maron by the shoulders, he very
quickly and somewhat roughly put him
outside the door, Good soul as he was,
however, Dumas was himself the first to
laugh ut the adventure afterward. He
and Maroon became the best of friends,
the latter. in fact. acting as his secretary
for some tima-I nndnn Eran Lance
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
PREVENTED DIVORCE.
Aged Lutheran Pastor of Depere
Wanted to be Separated
from His Wife.

Depere, Wis, Nov. 16-[Special T.
Dignitaries of the Lutheran church inter-
fered to prevent the maturing of divorce
proceedings in which Michael Nuss of
Depere, formerly a minister of the Luth-
eran church, was the plaintiff. Mr.. Nuss
is about Is years old. He retired from
the ministry a number of years ago.
About five years ago the retired preach
err married widow blessed with moder-
ate riches. The latter is about go years
old. Recently the aged husband insti-
tuted an action for divorce, alleging i'll
treatment by his wife as the principal
ground. He asked for alimony of $1,000.
In her answer the wife denied the allega-
ton of ill-treatment. Green Bay legal
firms were retained by both parties and
the proceedings were in shape for trial.
But Lutherans, as a rule, have lofty
moral regard for the sacredness Of the
marriage vows and abhor the idea of Il
divorce, especially when a former min
lister Of the faith is involved as a party
to an action. Thus it was that digni-
taries of the church interposed Through
their influence the suit for divorce was
dropped and the ex-preacher and his gray
haired wife continue to dwell together.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
4. CLEVER SWINDLE.
Sank County Citizens the Victims
of Sharpers-Considerable
Money is Secured.

Baraboo, Wis, Nov. 16-[Special.] i
The officers of this county are looking
for two swindlers who have been operat-
ing this week in the vicinity of Logan
vile. First man appeared and de-
sired William Koenecke to become an
agent for gold watches of a cheap make,
sold him three and took an order for
half q dozen more. Before leaving the
stranger left letter on the window and
then repeated the performance at num-
Der of other places, always leaving a
sealed letter behind him as if he had
forgotten it. The next day another
stranger appeared and asked for the let
ters. When he found that they had been
opened he demanded damages and would
finally offer to settle for what he con-
sidered reasonable sum. In the case
of Mr.. Koenecke the stranger received
$50 in cash and note for $50. He
made the Sank county citizen believe
that to open a letter was a state prison
offense and in that way forced his claim.
Not long after it was found that the
whole matter was clever swindie and
the officers were notified
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
SUNFLOWER TRADEIN EUROPE
Seeds Feed Engiand's Pheasants and
Russia's Peasants.

Russians Peasants.
The sunfOwer, once the symbol of the
aesthetic craze. is now a commercial as
set. 1t is a valuable commodity in Rus
STA, Hungary and Austria, and the fact
prompts the question: Is there hope for
the distressed British agriculturist in its
cultivation! Many tons of the seed are
imported here, and attempts have been
made to produce the homegrown article
But the climate Obstinately refuses to as
slst III producing a sunfower crop that
can be grown and sold at a profit The
flower itself, however, is responsible for
part of the failure-it takes too much out
of the land. Consequently only few
acres under sunfiower cultivation are to
be found in England-acres useless for
anything else except thistles or weeds;
and the seeds are for the benefit of the
owners pheasants.
Russia sends by far the largest number
Of tons of sunflower seeds They are
made into food tor cakes for cattle, and
something-yery little-is done with the
oil extracted from them for medicinal
purposes.
A large trade in the seeds is also done
with South Africa-from London. No
one seems to know what they are want
ed COR there, but it is suspected that the
natives eat them, as the poorer Russians
do, and esteem them a luxury.-Londcn
EiXDrPSS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
A THANKsGIvIN, TURKEY.

'Cindy, reach dab 'hine yo' back
n han me dat all almanac
Wy Laud! t-norrer's Thanksgiyin!
Got to git out an make hay
Don keer whit de preachah say
We mus eat Thanksgiyin' day,
UZ shO' uZ you S a-libbin.
You know whah Mahs Hudson Ibis?
Dey S a turkey dab dat GIBBS
Me a heap o. trouble.
Some day Hudson CINE to mis-
Dat owdashus fowl o. his:
| S e inc ODER dab an twlS
AT gObblah's make plumb double.
Coin pas dab t. othah day,
Turkey strutted UP an say:
.'A-gobbe, gobble, gobbie!"
Much w eff he mout remahk:
Don you wish at it waz dahl,?
Amt | temptin?" s. I: You hank,
Er else dey II be a squabble.
''Take an wiring yo' make right quick,
Light on you lax thousan' brick.
N you won't know whit Defell YOU"
N | went on. Yit, evan day.
When | goes by hathaway.
AT fowl hab too much to say:
N I'm tiahd NV it, l tel you.
Cine to go dis Dressed night
An put out dat turkeys light,
n I'll lam i'm lax q cobblah.
Take keer, 'Cindy. lemme pass;
Got to do ma wo'k up fas
Amt a-g'ine to take no sass
OF o no mans turkey gobblah.
james ID. Corrotners in Century.
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Mrs. Todd stopped and looked around
as if she were waiting for admiration.
II call that Thanksgiving to be re-
membered," said Mrs. Henry Mixter, in
her genteei way. L never heard of such
a days work. and you SO young, too
We all reflected that we had never
done anything like it, though we had
day. and we all felt impressed, all eX-
cept Maria Hopkins. She shifted" How
long was that before you We're married,
Mrs. Todd. may | ask?' said she.
Rebecca. Todd looked sharply at her
Much as ten years, said she; Why
that she was figuring in her head. After
a while, when Mrs. Todd was talking
about something else, she broke right in.
I've got something to say" said She
You were IL years old when you were
married, Rebecca Todd, and now you are
trying to make it out that you were only
Z years old when you did such a days
work as that
Rebecca Todd colored as red as a beet,
and a kind of qulver seemed to go all
over her. but she looked Maria full in the
face. well, what of it?' said she.
4 don't believe one word of it." said
Maria.
you're mind to- said Rebecca Todd.
but I'm telling it. and | vas. never
known to tell lie in my whole life
Well, Mrs. Todd's special THANKSGIVING
has divided Our sewing circle Half side
with her, and half believe she told
wicked lie, and is not fit to be associated
with us in mission work. To this day
nobody knows whether she really had
that special Thanksgiving when she was
{ years cid or not: but the sewing cir
Gle is divided, and this week before
thanksgiving, one part meets with Mrs
Henry MiXter and the other part meets
with ME.-New York World.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
ATTACK ON EMPEROR.
Woman, Supposed to be Insane.
Throws an Axe at Williams
Carriage in Breslau.

Breslau. Nov. 16.-Emperor William
was the object of an attempted outrage
today, which. however, failed AS he
was driving in an open carriage to the
Cuirassier barracks, accompanied by the
hereditary prince of Sake Meiningen, a
woman in the crowd hurled an axe at the
carriage. The rapidity with which the
vehicle was passing saved its occupants.
The axe, or Ratchet. fell just behind the
carriage. The woman was Immediately
arrested.
The missile, it developed later, was a
short Handicapped. The woman is be-
lieved to be insane.
The woman's name is Selma Schnapke
She occupied place in the front rank of
spectators, on the side furthest from the
Emperor. The Ratchet, it now appears,
struck the carriage.
A crowd of people who witnessed the
outrage threw themselves on his majes-
tvs assailant. but the prompt interven-
ton of the police saved the woman from
I'M,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
TAX DODGERS FORCED TO PAY.
Levy on Mortgages for Five Years
Back Held Legal.

Mattoon, H., Nov. 16.-Final action
has been taken whereby Coles county
will be enriched by the recovery of over
100000 in back taxes. In the winter
of 1898 the county board of review en-
ployed experts to investigate the mortgage
records. They unearthed vast amount
of notes running back to 1894 on which
taxes had never been paid. They report
ed to the board Of review. The property
holders affected, several hundred all told,
appeared before the board and objected
to the assessment on the plea that the
board had no legal authority to make any
levy priog to 1899. The board, however.
ordered the taxes extended for five years
back The state Supreme court has now
decided that the boards action was legal
and Judge T. * Dunn of the Circuit
court has therefore dissolved the tempo
rary injunction he granted and has di-
rected the county clerk to make the levy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
BIGAMY is CHARGED.
An Ashland Man, Formerly of Buff
fa1o, is Alleged to Have
Two Wives.

Ashland, Wis. Nov. 16.-[Special. i
A warrant was issued here this morning
for the ares! of Eugene Monterey on a
charge of bigamy- Last spring Monte
roy came here from Buffalo and secured
a position III town. He became acquant-
ed with Miss Katharine Peppeler, daugh-
ter of well-known east end resident,
and married her four months ago. A
short time ago some marine men, who
knew Monterey in Buffalo, told several
people that he had a wife living in that
city. Mrs. Peppeler, mother Of his Ash
land wife, investigated the report and
last night swore out a warrant for Mon
teroy's arrest. He learned of such ac-
ton and slipped out before the arrest
could be made
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
TO BUILD ICE ROADS.
Work OF Hauling Logs will Soon be
Begun.

Merrill, Wis, Nov 16--[Special. l.
The firm of Kennedy & Empey have this
week begun logging operations on the
east branch OF the Prairie river. They
intend to put in about. 100000 feet Of
timber for the firm of Hurlburt & Hunt
ley of Elm City. Robert Posey has also
commenced cutting and skidding on the
Tomahawk river, where he will put in
about 100000 during the winter for
himself. AS yet the work of hauling has
not been commenced, as sufficient cold
has not been experienced to make ice
roads. but if the present weather con-
tinues hauling may be commenced in one
week. The woods are full of water
which must freeze before ice roads can
he cnnStru ctnd
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21

The continued high price of coal bids
fair to produce a very injurious effect
upon the forced fruit industry Already
many growers are seeking to devote their
houses to such crops as mushrooms and
winter salads, which can be raised with
out recourse to fires. Prices of recent
years, writes correspondent of a Lon
don newspaper, have been cut very fine
through competition from growers in
warmer climates. If cheap coal becomes
an impossibility then there is the prospect
that those who want cucumbers and
strawberries in midwinter will be disap-
pointed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
TO PAY THE INDIANS.
WinnebaSoes at Black River Falls to
Draw on the Government.

Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. 49,
Especial. Especial Indian Agent Axel
Jacobson of Wittenberg began the work
of enrolling the Winnebago Indians of
this vicinity today for their coming an
nual annuity. The complete enrolment
will show but slight changes from last
year. The per capita will be about
$3.50. This amount being paid from
the interest at per cent on the Win
nebage fund of 100000 held in trust by
the government. No more hunting or
work of any kind will be done until after
the payment. The Indians are camping
outside the city. AS no merchant will
refuse them credit at this time, with the
payment so near, the Indians are buying
everything in sight They will pay double
without a murmur for liquor. They live
high while their money lasts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
NEENAH TEACHERS
ARE NOT PAID.
Have Received No Money This
Year as superintendent will
Not Sign Orders.

Neenah, Wis, Nov 16.-City Supt. J.
ii. Healey has refused to sign the or
ders of school teachers, who have re-
celved 10 pay so far this year. He bases
his refusal on the ground that the teach
ers were hired without his consent. The
trouble is the outcome of a clash be-
tween Supt. Healy and the board. The
superintendent is, by virtue of his office,
chairman Of the board of education and
as such he claimed the righcto cast two
ballots, ORE as a member Of the board,
and one as chairman. The board resent
ed this claim. Mr. Healy then absented
himself from the meetings and the board
was compelled to engage teachers with
out his sanction.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
Not a Preferred Creditor.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 16.-In the cir
cult court Johf. J. Hyland of the town
ot Rutland sought to establish a claim
as a preferred creditor against tie de-
funct Dane County bank of Stoughton
for $1,000, which he deposited with the
bank after it was really insolven. Tie
court decided that the same was true as
to other c.editors, and that he mns:
share equally with the rest in the assais.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
TWO ARE CREMATED.
Aged Couple Burned to Death in
Their Home Near
Spencer.

Spencer, Wis, Nov. 16.-An aged cou-
pie named Klotow, living on a farm a
short distance from this place, were
burned to death in their house Circum-
stances surrounding the case have given
rise to a SUSPICION that the fire was of
incendiary origin. The Klotows were so
advanced in years that they did not feel
equal to the work OF caring for them
selves and their property. and recently
decided away their farm, taking in return
a bond to support them during the re-
mainder of their lives.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
FLIGHTY MAN SEEKS ARMOUR.
Says Packer Owes Him $4,000 and
He Wants it Right Away.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. I6.-Michael Mar
tin, who declared to the police that Phil
that he was going to collect it right
away, is locked up at the Harrison street
police station, pending an investigation
of his sanity. When arrested at Twelfth
and State streets while acting in a pc
culiar manner he said he was employed
in the Armour plant at the stockyards.
and that the packer must settle at once
a long-standing account.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
LIKES TO BEAT PEOPLE.
Lad Arrested at Oshkosh Charged
with Many Assaults.

Oshkosh, Wis. Nov. 16.-[Special. i
Walter Noe was arrested this morning
after 4 search. of two months. He was
hiding in coalshed. He is charged
with assaulting boy named Fenster-
macher On the night of labor day he
assaulted no less than six persons, one
of whom was an old man. He is 10
years of age ana has mania for hurting
people. He was arrested last summer
for chopping the legs off live chickens.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
SUFFERED FROM EXPOSURE.
Driver Thrown from Wagon Into
Small Creek.

Black River Falls, Wis, Nov To-
Especial. ALBERT Hanson, driver for
the Roddy livery barn, was thrown from
a buggy late last night into small
creek. When found this morning he
was almost dead from exposure and lies
in critical condition. The team re-
turned to the barn without driver. 1t
is supposed he drove off the bridge in
tho dark
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
LEAVES MONEY TO SCHOOL.
Old Soldier Dies at Racine Leaving
Estate of $500.

Racine, Wis, Nov. 16,-[Special i
The Racine high school may receive
$500 from the estate of John Niklas, an
old soldier, who died in this city Sunday
afternoon. Although his will has not yet
been probated it is claimed by persons
queathed the high school that amount
His estate is valued at $500 and he
gave two poor families in this city $500
each. He leaves no relatives.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
EXPIRES DURING CANE RUSH.
Hugh c. Moore Found Dead at Bottom
of a Heap of Students.

rush of the Institute of Technology stu
dents at the south end ball grounds Hugh
G. Moore, a freshman from Rochester,
n. Y, was either suffocated or died from
heart failure, his body being at the bot
tom of the heap of excited and struggling
boys.
Young Moore was Is years old and en-
thusiastic over college sports.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
Racine Damage Suit Fails.

Racine, Wis, Nov. 16.-The jury in the
case of John Schelling against the city of
Racine for $1,000 on account of the death
of son by injuries from fall on a side
walk brought in a verdict that the lad
came to his death through his own care
leSSneSS.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
Loses His Right Hand.

Darlington, Wis, Nov. 1G.[Special.l
Thomas Ward Of this place had his
shredder this morning. Amputation was
made immediately below the elbow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
GROOM rs 80 AND
THE BRIDE is 67.
La Crosse Couple Are United in
Marriage in the VIM
ter of Life

La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 16.-[Special.l
-Adolph Sterek and Mrs Mary Kabat,
two residents Of La Crosse, were united
in marriage yesterday. The groom is 50
years old, while his bride is 81.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
Robbcd Telephoue Company.

Oshkosh, Wis, Nov. 16.-[Special i
Emil Kong, James Wilson, Phil Wolff
and T.. Madden linemen for the Wiscon-
sin Telephone company, pleaded guilty to
stealing copper anil lead from the tele-
phone company. They We're fined 81
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
Must Provide Jim Grow Cars.

Montgomery, Ala, ard Columbus. Ga.
have both recently passed ordinances re-
curing street railways to provide separ-
ate accommodation for the colored pas
the provision Of separate Jim Crow
cars
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
HUNTER FATALLY SHOT.
Frank Baum gardner of Osseo will Die
Of His Wound.

Osseo, Wis, Nov. 16-[Special.1-
Frank Baumgardner, a young farmer liv-
ing three miles from Osseo, was fatally
wounded while hunting at Eagle lake by
the accidental discharge of shotgun.
He is 26 years old and married
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
FARMERS FORM COMPANY.
Organize at Athens to Operate a
General Store.

Athens, Wis. Nov. 16.-[special. /
An organization known as Athens Farm
ers' Store company has been perfected.
1t will deal in all kinds OF merchandise
and produce. The J. Mum & Son prop
erty has been purchased by them
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
FIRES AT CHILDREN.
Drunken Man at Marinette Resents
TI,ei-. JecrS

Their yecrs.
Marinette. Wis, Nov. 16.-A number
of children between the ages of II and
10 were making sport of a drunken man
by the name Of Edward Erickson and he
fred two shots at them from a revolver,
neither of them taking effect. Erickson
WnS ArrnStnU.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
BALL AT GREEN BAY.
Big Dance for Charity to be Held De-
cember 6.

Green Bay, Wis.,, Nov. 16.-[Special.l
Green Bays second charity ball will be
held Thursday evening, December 6.
The patronesses are sixteen Of the citys
leading society women and the affair will
be one of the most brilliant social func-
tons ever held in Green Bay.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-11-21
MINISTER GOES HUNTING.

Reverend Gen t1cman of Sparta Shoots
a Deer and Bear.
Sparta, Wis, Nov. 16.--[ Special i
Rev Mr.. Haight pastor of the Metho-
dist church, returned from a hunting trip
today. He secured a deer and a large
black hear
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-03-20
Our Special mixturs-A great milk
producer. Burnett's Feed Store.
spain's Greatest Nerd.

Mr.. R. P. Olivia, OF Barcelona Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, s. Q. Weak
nerves have caused severe pains in the
back of the head. on using Electric Bit
tiers, Americas greatest Blood and Nerve
remedy, all pain soon left him. He says
this grand medicine is what his country
needs. All America knows that II cures
liver and kidney trouble, puriies the blood
tones up the stomach, strengthens the
nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life into
every muscle, nerve and organ Of the body
II weak, tired or ailing you need It Every
bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sold
by all druggists.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-03-20
BrunswIok. NV YORK and Paris.

All'persons contemplating going to
the Paris Exposition should apply to
Capt. Otto JOhannensen, who is agent
for the fastest line Of palace steam
ships between the United States and
Europe. The rates for the round trip
from Brunswick to Paris and return
will be fr, m sl2S to 5000, according te
steamship Accommodations. Applica.
tiOns should be made about six weeks
before The. time Of going.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-03-20

To secure the original witch hazel saIye
ask for Dewltt's witch Hazel sslve, we'll
known as a certain cure FOR piles and skin
diseases, Beware Of worthless counter
feits. They are dangerous ". J. Butts,
the druggist
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-03-20
Twice Proven.

From the vindicator, Rutherfordton, N
c.; he editor Of the V indicator has had
occasion to test tie efficacy of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm twice with the most re
markable results in each case, First, with
RI umatism in the ohoulder which be suf-
fered excruciating pain tor ten days,which
was relieved with two applications of Pain
Balm, rubbing the parts afflicted and real
king instant benefit and entire relief in a
very short time, Second, in rheumatism
in thigh joint, almost pros'rating him with
severe pain, which wasrelieved by two APP
plioations, rubbing with the llniment o
retiring at night, and getting up free pain
For. sale ~ Bishops Drug Store.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-03-20
The RIFLEMEN IN coon suAPE.
o'pf frank Dunn Has This Crack Com

Osp' Frank Dunn has This Crack Com
msnd in Fine Order
Capt. Frank Dunn viii be at the
head Of one OF the finest orgsniza-
lions IN the Dewey plsde. He has
been dril ing the Brunswick Riaemen
regularly and has recruited IL
strength greatly since be received bis
commission. They will MAKE fine
showing in savannah where there
will be over thirty commands IN line
and five military bBnds.