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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
PRISONER ESCAPES.
Man Sent Up from Sheboygan
County Slips Away from
His Guards.I

Waupun, Wis, May 4.-[Special. IA
prisoner named William Mclean, sent
up from Sheboygan in 1899 for horse
stealing, escaped this morning and no
trace of him can be found. He has been
taken with a gang to the prison farm
about three miles from the institution
every morning for the past week to work
on some buildings being erected there
He was taken as usual this morning. At
$50 o'clock it was discovered that he
had made his escape. The alarm was
given and guards are now securing the
country to find him.
Mclean is 46 yeas old. He is 5 feet
inches tall and weighs 17S pounds.
He has a forid complexion, chestnut
hair, and light chestnut eyes. He was
sent up from Sheboygan September 90,
1899, and has until this week been en-
ployed on the inside of the prison.
The prison authorities have offered
reward of $50 for McLean's capture.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
TWO ADDITIONAL ROUTES.
Weather Forecasts will be Delivered
to Each Farmer.

Platteyille, Wis, May 5.--[Special.l--
Two additional rural free delivery routes
to the one already in operation, will COM
mence at Plattevile Monday, May IA.
Route No. 2 will be twenty three and
three-eighths miles in length; area COW
cred, thirty-two square miles; population
served, 585: carrier, Elbridge G.. Rewey.
Route No. 3 will be twenty-seven and
three-eighths miles in length; area COW
cred, thirty-five square miles; population
served, COB; carrier, William Place
After the establishment Of this service
the stage routes between Platteyille and
Cornelia and between Rewey and Arthur
will be discontinued.
Arrangements are being made with the
weather bureau at Milwaukee to furnish
the patrons of Plattevilc rural free de-
livery with weather forecasts for thirty
six hours in advance. This will be of
particular value to farmers and will be
thoroughly appreciated. The forecasts
will be telegraphed to Postmaster Web
ster about 10 a. M, just before the car
riers start out, and will be stamped
upon cards for distribution each morn
mo
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
WRONGLY SUSPECTED.
How an Innocent Mans Name
Came to be Dragged Into the
Monticello Case.

Monticello, Wis, May 4.-[Special. i
There have been no further developments
in regard to the bank robbery here re-
Gently, notwithstanding the best efforts
Of the local authorities and detectives at
other points. 1t transpires that great
injustice has been done to Fred NJ. Sim
mons of Syracuse, y. Y, whose name
was used as a suspect in connection with
the case. Mr.. Simmons is a reputable
gentleman and a solicitor for the Mutual
Mercantile agency He was in Month
cello few days prior to the robbery and
registered at the hotel In their eagerness
to find a clue to the bank robbers, the
authorities scanned the hotel register
and wove web of suspicion around the
names OF two men, one of whom was
mentioned in these columns as Z. M.
Simmons. AS usual, these suspicious
were given more color by trainmen and
others and an innocent mans name was
unpleasantly paraded in the case. Mr..
Simmons visit to Monticello was strictly
in the line Of his business and he is en-
tirely innocent of any connection with
the bank case.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
RACINE MASONS
TO TAKE ACTION.
Refuse to Pay Assessments Iowa
Northwestern Life Assurance
Association Claims.

Racine, Wis, May 3.-[Special. IA
mass meeting of fifty persons, formerly
policy holders in the Northwestern Ma
sonic Aid association, has been called for
this evening to take action against the
Northwestern Life Assurance association
Of Iowa, which is trying to collect assess
ments alleged to be due. Several years
ago the Northwestern Masonic Aid assoc
citation was formed and many Masons
in this city took out policies for from
$1,000 to $4,000. The association
branched out and soon the assessments
became SO high that many of the policy
holders dropped out. The Iowa assoc
citation absorbed the Masonic association
and since that circulars have been sent
to the Racine members, stating that they
owe large back assessments which they
must pay. The assessments are in eacL
case from $26 to $50. The Racine men
claim that they had dropped out and
therefore owe nothing. The Iowa asso-
citation had put the claim in the hands
Of Attorney j. L. Folsom of Milwaukee,
The Racine men claim that when they
dropped out there We're sufficient funds
of hand to pay ali claims
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
CAUSED EXCITEMENT.
Young Chicago Woman at Wau-
kesha Tries to Make
Horse Drink.

Waukesha, Wis, May 4.-[Specal. l.
young woman on horseback created no
little excitement yesterday by making
herself the subject of a peculiar expert
ence She was riding near the White
Rock spring, close to the river bank, and
was making repeated efforts to try and
induce her horse to drink. Either the horse
did not care to drink or was a little frac-
tlous. Her last effort resulted in disaster,
the horse reared on his hind feet and
stepped upon some soggy ground which
gave way underneath him. The horse
and rider were percipitated into the riv-
err. which is some two and a half or
three feet deep at that point. Several
men working on the railroad near saw the
affair and rushed to the bank and sue
ceeding in helping out a very wet and
muddy girl. She refused 20 give her
name, but seemed to be afraid they
would recognize the horse. The general
impression was that the young lady is
from Chicago and is visiting friends in
this city. She was rendered aid from
some people living near and outside Of a
ruined gown was little the worse for her
experience
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
.HATLEY is SAVED.
Firernen from Wausau Temperate
Iy Subdue the Flames-Valu-
able Property in Danger.

Nausau, Wis, May 5.-[Special.l i
The assistance from here to the village
of Hatley arrived just in time, as the
forest fires were advancing rapidly. An
engine and men were sent from here
and it was only after long and hard
fight that the flames were beaten back.
The mills and yards of the Fenwood
Lumber company, located at Hatley, had
q narrow escape from destruction.
The fire which has threatened the vii
lage of Mosinee is also now under con-
troll, as is also the forest fire in the
swamps and lands between Mosinee and
Marathon City. Unless rain comes soon
these and other fires may be revived and
much damage will result.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
TO ARREST ]. I. CASE.
Postmaster of Racine Charged with
Violating Game Laws of
the State.

kenosha, Wis, May 81 Special IA
warrant was sworn out here this morn
ing for the arrest of Jackson l. Case,
postmaster of Racine, charging him with
violating the game laws of the state. The
complaint is sworn out by William Birch.
a farmer residing in the town Of Somers,
who alleges that on April 81 the Racine
postmaster was hunting on his farm and
killed certain aquatic fowl protected by
the law of 1899, to-wit: twelve snipes.
The warrant was turned over to Il con-
stable for service and Mr.. Case Will he
arrested at once.
The case has attracted quite a little
comment in this city and will undoubted-
ly cause sensation in Racine. Mr.. Case
is one of the best-known politicians and
office-holders in southern Wisconsin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
VILLAGES IN DANGER.
Forest Fires Continue to Burn and
Great Damage is Be-
ing Done.

Marinette, Wis. May 3.-[SpeciaI. i
The forest fires continue to burn and
there is still great danger for all the
small towns in Marinette and Menomi-
nee counties. Supt. Stephenson of the
boom company returned today, after
making trip up river. He says that
both banks of the Menominee river are
atire for 100 miles up and for twenty
miles inland on both sides.
The inhabitants of Fischer, Faithorn
Junction, Hermansville, Pembine and
other places are still fighting the flames.
Several thousand dollars worth of cedar
stock at White Rapids, Mich, belonging
to the Il. w. Merryman company, was
destroyed by fire yesterday. Logs on
the river have been ON fire.
On account of the absence of rain the
fires continue to spread, and it is hard
to foretell the results. The present for
est fires are the worst since 1871, and a
vast area Of timber is being burned over
Black River Falls, Wis, May 3.-[Spe-
cial. FOREST fires destroyed the farm
buildings of Peter Potter, residing eight
afternoon. All his farm machinery was
burned. His loss is partly covered by in
surance.
Medford, Wis, May 3.-[Special. L
Forest fires nine miles east of Medford
Taylor county. destroyed the house and
Darn OF Taul 6Ornlg, ana q FARMER
named Brodie lost his barn, wagon and
harness and farm machinery.
Shell Lake, Wis. May 3.-[SpeciaI ]
Forest fires are gaining considerable
Roadway in this section and unless rain
comes soon the. settlers will suffer Sc
yerely.
Platteville, Wis, May ESPECIAL. J.
The vicinity of Platteyille is getting the
first experience in many years of forest
fires. A continuous fire has been raging
for several days along the Platte river.
consuming hundreds of cords of wood
and some Of the finest standing timber
in thiS Saction
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
ITS WORK WAS LEGAL.
The Tax Commission Law Held
to be Constitutional.
PESHTIGO LOSES CASE.
EquaIizat ON Valuation of 1897
Equalization ON Valuation of 1897
in Marinettc County will
Have to Stand.

Marinette, Wis, May Especial. /
Judge Hastings rendered an important
decision today. He quashed the certior-
ari proceedings, started by the town Of
Peshtigo, to annul the equalization made
by the commission appointed by Judge
Hastings Of Green Bay, thereby declaring
the work of the commission legal and
binding. The equalization was on the
valuation Of 1897 and saved the city near
iy $4,000 in taxes which the towns of the
county will have to pay.
Judge Hastings in his decision decided
that the law is constitutional and that
the appointment of the commission was
legal.
Quarles, Spence & Quarles appeared
for Peshtigo and City Attorney Scudder
represented Marinette
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
WOMAN TERRIBLY BURNED.
Her Clothing Ignites While She is
Fighting Forest Fires.

Sparta, Wis, May Especial. Mrs.
Michael Mason, wife of a farmer living
in Coles valley, few miles from this
city. was probably fatally burned while
fighting running forest fire near her
home. Her clothing caught On fire and
she was unable to get them off. Her
screams brought her husband to her aid
and he finally succeeded in ripping what
clothing remained off with his knife. She
was terribly burned all over her body,
the flesh in some places cooked to the
depth of an inch and peeled Off. The doc
tor who attended her says, there is no
hopes for her recovery. She is about
GO years OF age
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
ALL MAY HAVE persisted.
It is Feared that Whole Family
Died in Flames.
NO TRACE OF THEM.
David MaIafon, His Wife and Child
Cannot be Found-Work of
Forest Fires.

Marinette, Wis, May 4.-[Special. i
David Malafon, his wife and little child,
settlers near Crivitz, are missing, and it
is feared that they persisted in the re-
cent forest fires. They were living on a
homestead and it is supposed that on the
approach of the flames they fed from
their home and were overtaken by the
tires. Neighbors who went to look for
them found their dwelling place deserted,
but could secure no trace Of the missing
three.
Malafon formerly resided in Marinette
and is we'll known here. He recently To-
Gated near Crivitz and was a stranger
in. that part of the country.
Settlers in that district will not be able
to make a more extended search for the
missing family until the forest fires sub
side
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
POSTMASTER is FINED.
Jackson I. Case of Racine Pleads
Guilty to Charge of He
gal Shooting.

Kenosha, Wis, May 4.-[SpeciaL] i
jackson l. Case, postmaster of Racine
who was wanted in this city yesterday
ON charge of violating the state game
law, appeared before Justice Slater this
morning and entered a plea of guilty to
the charges against him. He was fined
$40 and costs, amounting to little over
$25. Mr.. Case had nothing to say in
regard to the case more than that jack
snipe were pretty expensive eating in
this county.
Every effort was made to have the
case dismissed. Birch, who made the
complaint, went to the justice this morn
ing and wanted to withdraw the com
plant, but the district attorney refused
to allow this procedure and the case
came TO trial
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
DIED WHILE FISHING.
Sudden Death of a Sparta Man
While at Southern Winter
Resort.

Sparta, Wis, May 4.-[Special. Mrs
Il. w. Swarthout and children arrived
home with the remains of the husband
from Biloxi, Miss, accompanied by
Frank Dunlevy of this city, who has
been spending the winter with the Spar
ia colony" at that place. Messrs. Swarth-
out and Dunlevy were fishing off pier
and hooked a 3Opound fish, which gave
them hard tussle and which they were
compelled to shoot to land. Immediately
after they landed the fish Mr.. Swarthout
clasped his hand to his heart and imme-
dately expired. The funeral was held
at his mothers home this afternoon. Mr.
Swarthout had $4,000 life insurance
and an estate estimated at $2OO,0O He
was buried in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
OSHKOSH GIRL HONORED
Miss Helen F. Mears will Compete
for Statue of Miss Frances
E. Willard.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 5.-[Special.1-
A dispatch from Chicago states that
Miss Helen E. Mears of this city has
been invited to compete for the statue
Of Miss Frances e. Willard, to be placed
in Statuary hall at the capitol in Wash
ington.
Miss Mears began her drawing and
clay modelling in the Oshkosh Normal
the time of the Worlds fair had gained
a considerable local celebrity. When it
was decided to show at the Worlds
fair what the women of Wisconsin could
do in the way of art, Miss Mears, among
other aspirants, submitted model of
''The Genius Of Wisconsin" 1t was Sc
lected and she was given a commission to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
MONSTER JOINT PICNIC.
Wausau will Entertain 5000 Visit
orS on July 4-Secret So
Ciety Gathering.

Wausau. Wis, May 5.-[Special. j
The fraternal and beneficiary orders of
this city held a preliminary meeting last
evening, looking towards the holding of
a monster joint picnic i'll this city on July
4. Thirteen societies. representing a
membership of nearly 1000, had delegates
present. Zach lodge will invite its fell
low lodges from surrounding cities to be
present and thousands of visitors are
looked for that day. Besides large in
dustrial parade in the forenoon, games of
all kinds will be arranged for aud it is
thought that purses of $1,000 or more will
be hung LID.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
WISCONSIN ORATOR WINS
William S. Wescott Awarded First
Place at Denver.
A BRILLIANT SPEAKER,
Carries Off uonors at Interstate Ora
torical Contest-His Career
in School and College.

Denver, Col, May 4.-William T.
Wescott of Lawrence university, Wis
consin, was declared the winners in the
interstate oratorical contest at 1890
o'clock this morning. There were sever
al contestants and Mr.. Wescott's victory
was well won and is notable achieve
ment Both in the matter Of his ora
ton and in his delivery he was exception
ally strong.
Mr., Wescott's Grafton was OH the sub
ject, Macbeth and Iago." He deliv-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
MAYOR HARVEY STRICKEN.
Taken Suddenly Ill at His Home in
Beaver Dam.

Beaver Dam, Wis, May 5.-[Special.l
Mayor G. w. Harvey of Beaver Dam
was taken seriously i'll yesterday morn
ing. He arose feeling unusually well,
but while out overseeing some work he
complained of feeling badly and went
into the house The family physician
was called and remained with him the
greater part of the day.
Mr.. Harvey has been overworked for
some weeks and the care and responsible
ity have been more than he was able to
endure. AS soon as he is physically able
he will take an extended trip, hoping to
be benefited thereby.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
CASE is SETTLED.
Breach Of Promise Suit Against
Prominent La Crosse Lawyer
Has Been Fixed Up.

La Crosse, Wis, May 4.-[SpeciaI. J.
The breach of promise case of Miss
Frances Koenig VS.. e. G. Higbee, the
trial of which promised to be the one
highly-sensational and interesting event
of this term of the circuit court. was
continued this morning. Attorneys on
both sides admit the case has been set
tied, though they refuse to state on what
basis.
The plaintiff is pretty young woman
of 20 years, the daughter of one of the
oldest German families in the city. The
defendant is one of the leading members
Of the La Crosse bar. He is a widower
and has a family Of grown-up children.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
DIED IN NEW YORK.
Death of Alfred McColloch a Well
KNOWN Jane svilIe Boy.

GAINESVILLE, Wis. May s. Special. =
Alfred McColloch. well-l,nown James
vile boy and graduate from the State
university, died suddenly of heart dis
ease in New York. His body will be
brought here.
Pardeeville. Wis, May 3-Rfchard Hart
ley, formerly of Rio. Wis, Is dead.
Clinton. Wis, May 3.-Mrs S. A. Patch
ems, 81 years old.
Kenosha. Wis. May 3.-Mrs. Patty Stew
art aged 50.
Plainfield Wis, May 3.-James Barrett
died of pneumonia.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
AMERICAN SCHOOLS BEST.
Com pliment Paid the Colleges of Law
by English Turist.

Madison, Wis, May 4.-fSpeciaI. +
versity Law school this morning received
letter from Prof. Pollock, son of the
late lord chief justice Of the English iu-
dicial bench, who is now sojourning in
Rome. saying that he regrets not being
able to accept the invitation to be in
Madison during commencement week to
address the graduating students and the
jurist pays a high compliment to the
American law schools and remarks that
he considers them superior even to those
Of FIN GLAND
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
MERRILL BOY KILLED.
His Name is in the List of Casual
ties from the Philip
pines.

Merrill, Wis. May 4.--[Special.l-
Among Gen. Otis latest casualty list was
the name Of William H. Stone of this
city, regular in Co. H, Forty-f Unit
ed States infantry He left this city last
July and joined the company at Fort
Smelling, MINI. When last heard from
he was at the front in Luzon. His pa
rents here are grief-stricken. They vain
ly hope that it is not their boy who has
been killed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
CRIPPLE SENT TO JAIL.
Joseph Praus of La Crosse Attacked
an Aged Man.

la Crosse. Wis, May 3.--[Special]-
Joseph Praus, a cripple, who some weeks
ago made q vicious assault on old Joseph
Ausfelder, proprietor of boarding
house and saloon and over 20 years Of
age, appeared before Judge Brindley and
pleaded guilty to a charge of assault
with intent to do great bodily harm. He
was committed to Jail for six months at
hard labor, the court taking into consid-
Grafton the fact that Praus has already
spent some months in Jail awaiting trial.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Two Horses Killed by Train.

Shell lake, Wis, May 4.-[Special. i
Erick Saline's team became frightened
by train last night and ran away. Just
as they were crossing the tracks at the
Bashaw road they were run down by a
train. Both horses were killed. Saline
was slightly injured.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Kabx Born on a Train.

Marshfeld, Wis, May "a baby girl
was born to Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hartl
of Bavaria Germany on a North West
ern train which arrives here at 8 a. M
The interesting event occurred twenty
miles out of Milwaukee,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
FIRE AT FOND DU LAC.
Nanufa cturing Plant is Destroyed
Entailing Loss of About
$4,000.

Fond du Lac, Wis, May 4.-[Special.l
Fire broke out this afternoon in the
place of the Fond du Lac Implement
company. Flames were discovered in the
backing room and spread rapidly. The
loss to the plant is estimated at from
$1,000 to $4,000 and to the stock $6000
The loss is covered by insurance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
BONFIRE DOES BIG DAMAGE.
Sets Fire to Three Houses and Two
Barns at Eau Claire.

Eau Claire, Wis, May 5.-Members Of
William Hathaway's family raked up
their yard and set fire to the pile of rub
-bish. The wind picked it up and scat
tered it over the neighborhood. Hath
away's house and barn, Mrs. Lund' IS
house, Mr.. Listad's house and barn and
most Of the contents of the dwellings
were burned. Mrs. Brown, who was
asleep in Mrs. Lund's house, narrowly
escaped with scorched clothing. The
loss will reach about $4,000.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Will Increase His Pension.

La Crosse, Wis, May 5.-TSpecial. l.
Stamp Clerk e.. A. Sloane of the postof-
flee has received notice from Congress-
man Esch that his special pension bill
has passed the House and will in all like
lihood pass the Senate without opposi-
ton. The bill increases Mr.. Sloane
pension from $12 to $24 per month. Mr..
Sloane served during the Civil war and
lost leg in the service.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
MINING FEVER IN
kICkAPOO VALLEY,
Many Companies Being Formed to
Develop Mineral Properties
in Vernon County.

La Crosse, Wis, May 81 Special. J.
The mining excitement in and about La
Crosse and on down through the Kicka-
poo valley is constantly on the increase.
Companies are being formed to develop
the several properties on which mineral
has already been discovered. There is
On exhibition in this city quantity Of
ore taken from the mine Of Dillon Bros,
just mile and half from Avalanche,
III Vernon county. The stuff was sent to
a Denver assayist, who found the sam
pie to contain minerals as follows: Gold,
$S per ton; silver, so cents; copper, $13o.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
WILL ACCEPT FELLoWSHIPS.
Medford Young Ladies will Attend
Bryn Mawr.

Medford, Wis. May 3-[Special. I
Two young ladies of Medford. Taylor
cinal in the high school. and Miss II.
Shapiro. daughter of Jacob Shapiro, have
been elected to fellowships in Bryn Mawr
college. Pa. Miss Urdahl will take up
the Study of Teutonic philology. Miss
Shapiro will turn her attention to the
philology of French, Italian and Spanish
tongues. The fellowships carry an annu-
itv of S52S a year during the course.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Fire Started by Insane Man.

Marme1te wbo WIS., NAY a{eh 4mCnauneey
Sturgeon river, became suddenly insane.
He set fire to the camp and the entire
outfit was destroyed, causing loss of
several thousand dollars. He then fed
through the woods with an AK and at
tackled driving crew camped near Vul-
can, Mich. He was finally subdued and
tiad down
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
NOT CAPTURED.
The Escaped Prisoner from the
State Prison is Still at
Large,

Waupun, Wis, May 5.-ESpecial.l-
No trace of William Mclean. the con-
vict who escaped yesterday from the
state prison, can be found. Guards
searched all last night and yesterday for
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make the statue to be placed in the Wis
consin building at the fair This work
made it possible for Miss Mears to go
abroad for a year and study. She went
to Paris, where her work also attracted
much attention, and ON her return. St
Gaudens, the famous sculptor Of New
York. invited her to work in his studio as
an assistant. Later she made Il bust OF,
Normal school