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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
BURGLAR LOCKED IN
ROOM BY A WOMAN.
Guards Captive Until Police Arrive
and Take Possession-Ma Claims
He was Drunk.

Beloit, Wis, Feb. 2.-[Special. 7
A bold bad man undertook to burglar
ize the home of the Misses Broder, but
that is where he made his mistake as
he has since come to realize. Having
pried up rear window, he went gayly
through the rooms as if they belonged to
him. One Of the Misses Broder, the
owners of the house, was awakened, and,
locating the trespasser in one of the
rooms, shut the door and locked it, Sew
eral students were rooming i'll the house
and they were called out of their beds
to stand guard over the prisoner, while
the police force was summoned. They
stationed one of their number at the door
and the rest posted themselves about out
side the house armed with shotguns and
reyolvers. Going to the room where the
prisoner was detained Marshal Appleby
was greeted by cheerful Hello
George" from the would-be burglar. 1t
turned out to be Joe Morrow, an cid &C.
quaintance who has been in court once
before for imbibing too freely. In police
court Morrow told Judge Booth that he
was drunk and while in that condition
wandered to the Broder residence. The
Judge thought that kind of intoxication
ought TO be kept in check in some. prac-
teal manner. He accordingly bound
Morrow over for appearance in munich
pal court at GAINESVILLE, February s, I'M
der $500 bail
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
BRIDGE AT ENDEAVOR.
Span Across the Fox River will
Shorten Route from Portage
to MOntello.

Endeavor, Wis. Feb. Especial. l.
The long-hoped for bridge across the Fox
river at this place is now seemingly an
assured fact. United States Engineer
Mann Of Oshkosh, was here few days
ago looking over the ground but refused
to divulge much information regarding
the matter. 1t is learned, however, that
the project is a go and that work will
he commenced early this spring. 1t will
span the Fox river about mile east
tof this village. Nearly $500 has been
raised in Endeavor thus far and the peo-
pie seem determined that the proposed
structure shall be carried to completion.
The new bridge would shorten the route
from Portage to Montello by seven miles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
A Substitute for Renzine.

For years a substitute for benzine has
been in demand. The objectional points
about benzine are it's high infammabil-
ity and volatility, the danger of poison
ing the atmosphere, etc. This was one
of the chief topics of discussion at last
years chemical congress at Hanover,
and this fall the subject came up once
more at the meeting at Cassel, when a
premium Of about $3.50 was offered for
an effectual substitute for benzine, or for
means Of rendering it less dangerous.
Here is a good chance for American
genius.-Consular report from Germany.
Chronic Nasal Catarrh poisons every
breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is procurable from any druggist
the remedy for it's cure A small guam
tity of Ely's Cream Balm placed into
the nostri]s spreads over an infamed and
angry surface, relieves Immediately the
painful inflammation, cleanses, heals and
cures. Drying inhalants, fumes, smokes
and snuffs simply develop dry catarrh;
they dry up the secretions which adhere
to the membrane and decompose, causing
a far more serious trouble than the ordi-
nary form Of catarrh. Avoid all drying
inhalants, use Ely's Cream Balm It is
reliable and will cure catarrh, cold in the
head and hay fever easily and pleasantly.
All druggists sell it at so cents cr it will
be mailed by Ely Brothers, So Warren
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
ADDITION TO ASYLUM.
Legislature will be Asked to Build
New Building at
Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. 1.-[Special J.
1t is believed that the Legislature will
look fayorably on the plan to build an
addition to the insane hospital here and
that the appropriation will be made
Supt. Gordon thinks the building could
be completed for 100000, and this is
the sum the Legislature was asked to
appropriate. This would stand in the
same relation to the general hospital as
the state reformatory at Green Bay does
to the state prison at Waupun. The
legislative visiting committee and the
state board of control have endorsed the
plan, which has been adopted with sue
cess in New York and Michigan. The
annex would provided separate rooms
for the vicious and criminal insane, of
whom there are about thirty in the hos
pital at present
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
STEVE BRODIE DEAD.
New York Character Who Attained
Notoriety by Jumping from
Brooklyn Bridge.

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. 1-Steve Bro
die died at 1915 last night His re-
mains will be shipped to New York for
burial.
Steve Brodie jumped into public notice
and from the Brooklyn bridge in 1885,
but before that, with nothing but large
assortment of self-assurance, he had be-
come known in New York. His career
began as newsboy. He then became
professional pedestrian, after holding
job as janitor. He saved $4,000 from
his earnings as pedestrian. Then he
married the daughter of wealthy South
ern colonel and lost her money in an at
tempt to amass fortune on the race
track.
After he jumped from the Brooklyn
bridge he opened a saloon on the Bow
cry and went into New York politics.
In 1889 he attempted to deceive the
public by declaring he had gone through
Niagara rapids in rubber suit, but was
detected.
He went ON the stage, showed in dime
museums, and amassed a fortune from
his many ventures. He has been III i'll
health for several years, suffering with
lung trouble
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
RIGHT-OF-W FOR
iNTERURBAN ROAD.
New York Company will Build
Railway from Green Bay
to ManitOWOC.

Green Bay, Wis, Feb. Especial. !
A New York company has secured a
right of way from Green Bay to Manito-
Voc distance of thrty-eight miles, for
an electric railway. 1t also has an OPP
ton on the system of the Fox River
Electric Railway and Power company,
which includes both the Green Bay and
Depere lines.
Manitowoc, Wis. Feb. Especial. !
James Whalen of Milwaukee. who repre-
sents a number of Eastern capitalists
who are promoting the so-called Manito-
woc-Green Bay electric line, is in the
city on business relating to the proposed
road. He is at Cooperstown today. in
conference with the town board. to ar
range for the granting Of the right-of-
way through land over which the com
pany desires to lay it's tracks, There is
some opposition on the part OF the prop
erty owners of Cooperstown, but salts
factory arrangements will undoubtedly
be made. Upon the granting of the
right-ofway through Cooperstown, it is
stated, the new company will have pro-
cured complete right-of-way from
Green Bay to Manitowoc. There is some
opposition in the village of Manitowoc
Rapids
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
UNCONSCIOUS AT
BOTTOM OF SHAFT.
iTheophilus CorWin. Welldigger at
Eau Claire, Has Narrow Es-
cape from Death.

Eau Claire, Wis, Feb. 2.-[Special.1-
,Theophilus Corwin, an expert welldigger,
was badly injured while working at the
bottom of a 60-foot shaft by being struck
on the head by an oaken bucket which
was being used to hoist the dirt out of
the we'll The rope broke when the load
was about five feet above Ccrwin's head
land crashed down upon the man. Had
tit struck him eequarely he would have
been smashed to pulp; as it was the
sharp edge of the bucket struck him on
the head infiicting several gashes. 1t
got in another terrific blow on the mans
back, and then settled down hard on one
iof his feet. Corwin sank to the bottom
}of the we'll stunned. He remained in
that condition for a few minutes; regain
ing his senses, he succeeded in emptying
the bucket and getting into it, and was
,hoisted to the surface. He will recover.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
Mysterious Disappearance ofHenry
Segel While on His Way
to WaukeSha.

Waukesha, Wis, Feb. 1.-[Special. !
The knights of Pythias of Whiting, Ind,
has sent out letters asking for assistance
in finding Henry Segel of Waukesha,
dea or alive.
Word has been received here to the eff
feet that Segel left Whiting for this city
several weeks ago. He had large sum
of money in his possession when he start
ed for Waukesha
Since he left Whiting nothing has been
heard from him. He did not reach Wau-
kesha and no trace Of him can be found.
1t is feared that he was foully dealt
with in Chicago and dispatch from
Whiting, Ind, says that the *. p. lodge
of that city will offer large reward for
a solution of the mystery.
Nothing is known here of Segel nor
his whereabouts
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL
Big Water Power Deal in the Fox
River Valley.
HEWITT HOLDINGSSOLD
Green Bay & Mississippi Canal Com
pany Buys Up Land at kau-
kauna for 100000.

Appleton, Wis, Feb. 1.-[Special /
The biggest water-power deal in the re-
cent history Of the Fox River valley was
& Mississippi Canal company purchased
of Henry Hewitt of Everett, Wash, all
his interests in the Fox river water
power at Kaukauna and elsewhere. The
transaction involves upwards of $780,,
000
The sale includes Hewitt's undivided
half interest in the Hewitt Water Pow
er company, the other half being owned
by the Patten Paper company OF Apple
north side of the river in Kaukauna,
the other half of the included thirteen
lots being owned by the Green Bay Il
Mississippi Canal company and occupied
by the Thilmany Paper company, Union
bag and Paper company, the electric
light and others of the largest plants in
Kaukauna. Also ten acres of land at
the north end Of the Combined Locks
dam and the large tract of land at the
north end Of the Cedar dam. This
sale INCLUDES choice holdings along
four miles of water power, but it's
special Significance. is that it gives the
Green Bay Il Mississippi Canal company
practically absolute control of all tho
water power on the north side Of the river
at haukauna, excepting only part of the
power furnished by the Meade & Ed
wards canal and half of the power Of the
Hewitt Water Power canal, but gives the
canal company absolute control Of the
upper part Of the canal at Kaukauna
with practical control of all water pass
ing for use below. 1t also greatly simpli-
tes many veXed questions Of water power
and rentals. and wipes out much pending
litigation on these points.
It's effect will be to permit the develop
ments of long-needed water power i'm
provements delayed by litigation. which
will greatly rebound to the advantage Of
Kaukauna.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06

Mrs. August Pfalzgraf, of South
Byron, Wis, mother of the young lady
whose portrait we here publish, wrote
Mrs. Pinlxham in January, 1899, saying
her daughter had suffered for two
years with irregular menstruation =
had headache all the time, and pain in
her side, feet swell, and was generally
miserable. Mrs. Pinkham promptly
replied with advice, and under date Of
March, 1899, the mother writes again
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound cured her daughter OF all
pains and irregularity.
Nothing in the world equals Mrs.
Pinkham's great medicine for regu-
lating woman's peculiar monthly
troubles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
TOO BIG FOR COFFIN.
Why Patient Who Died at La Crosse
Asylum was Buried in
Rough Box.

Racine, Wis, Feb. 1.--[Special. 1.-The
body Of Mrs. Frank Brinkner is being
held by a Chicago undertaken who re-
fuses to send il to this city until he re-
ceives SIS for his services.
Mrs. Brinkner was sent to a Chicago
hospital by the county to undergo an
operation. She died at the hospital OH
Wednesday, The undertaken was au-
thorized by the county purchasing agent
to prepare the body for burial and send
it to this city.
The undertaken says the body will not
leave his shop until the bill is paid and
the purchasing agent says the bill will
not be paid until the body is delivered III
this city and there the matter stands.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
the DUTY OF MOTHERS.

What suffering frequently results
rom a mothers ignorance or more
frequently from mothers neglect to
properly instruct her daughter
Tradition says woman must suf-
ter,' and young women are SO taught.
There is a little truth and q great deal
If exaggeration in this. If a young
woman suffers severely she needs
treatment, and her mother should see
that she gets it.
Many mothers hesitate to take their
daughters to physician for examina-
ton; but no mother need hesitate to
write freely about her daughter or
herself to Mrs. Pinkham and secure
the most efficient advice without
charge. Mrs. Pinkham's address is
Lynn, Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
ROBERT I'll. M'BRIDE
DIED OF PNEUMONIA.
Former Resident of Prairie du CHEN.
Whose Paper was Burned by
ToWnsmen.

Prairie du Chen, Wis, Jan. 2.-Robert
III. Mcbride, the former editor of the
Mitchell Mail, died of heart disease at
Mitchell S. D., yesterday afternoon. Mr..
McBride's feud with the late John ID.
LAWYER of this city and the subsequent
burning of his Mitchell Mail five years
ago, brought him into prominence. Two
months ago his suit for $25, 900 damages
against the citizens of Mitchell was de-
clded in his favor, the jury awarding
him $500. but the money had not been
paid to him because of a stay of pro-
ceedings Of sixty days, but the citizens
were ready to make a settlement as soon
as his attorneys had filed their bill of
costs of the case Mr.. Mcbride during
The Civil war was the correspondent for
the New York Journal and Washington
Post, and in the early days went to South
Dakota and engaged in the newspaper
business. He married Mrs. Dousman Of
Mitchell, who had fortune of a million,
but she afterwards secured a divorce
from him. Mr.. Mcbride charged John
ID. Lawler with causing the separation,
and after returning to Mitchell in 1890 he
began the attack onLawler and his bank
which finally resulted in the destruction
of the paper. He formerly conducted
paper at Eldora, la.
e. Nj. Arnold, Marshtield.
Marshfeld. Wis, Feb. Especial /
News has been received here of the death
of George NJ. Arnold at San Diego, CAL,
who went there several years ago on ac-
count of his health. He was "A years of
age and leaves two sons, Marshfeld's for
mer mayor, L. A. Arnold, now of Mime
apolis and c. B. Arnold of this city.
Fred La Budde, EIkhart Lake.
Elkhart Lake, Wis, Feb. 2.-[Spe-
cia1. Fired La Budde, who resided in
this vicinity for over forty-four years, is
dead at the age of 68.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
BIG CREAMERY DEAL.
Roberts Company Sells Plants to
Mower 81 Rush of
MERRIAM.

New Richmond, Wis, Feb. 2.-[Spe-
cial. The Roberts Creamery company
of Roberts, Wis, has sold its entire line
of creameries, except the home plant, to
Mower & Rush of Mcmillan, who will
take possession at once and continue OPP
alton Of the system. The creamery at
Roberts, which was retained by William
Hawkins, the principal stakeholder of the
Roberts company, will be converted into
an icecream factory. The entire output
will be shipped to Lake Superior cities.
Ashland capitalists are interested in the
latter deal
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
DEAD MANS BODY
WILL BE EXHUMED.
The Claimants of John Mueller's
i Estate at West Superior Must
: Identify the Corpse.

West Superior. Wis, Feb. 2.+Spe-
eial. Judge Vinje has ordered the ex
humation and examination of the body of
John Mueller. There are three alleged
widows and nineteen other claimants.
The man died supposedly poor, but when
it was discovered that he owned valuable
iron property these claimants to his prop
erty appeared The principal claimant is
Katherine Mueller, who alleges that she
was the wife of the decedent. Heirs in
Austria, however, claim that they will
show from an examination of the body
that the description given by the woman
does not answer that of Mueller.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06

room and parlors There were tempting
refreshments for all. The occasion will
be remembered as the most notable social
events in the history Of northeastern Wis
consin.
Mr.. Fisher is pioneer of this country
He discovered the Menominee range in
Wisconsin and has been an important
factor in its development. Mrs. Fisher
was Miss Reyes. She is sister Of
Judge e. W. Reyes of Madison. Judge
and Mrs. Reyes and their daughter. who
is the wife of Senator Gaveney of Trem-
pealeau county, were among the guests of
honor
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
STRUGGLED GEMS SOLD.
Macmillan Diamonds Bring About
5000 Over the Duty Charges.

New York, Feb. 1.-The so-called Max
imilian gems were sold at public auction
in the federal building and brought S2235
On November II of last year Special
Treasury Agent Theobald seized the
stones in the possession of two swarthy-
complexioned Mexicans, Preza and Mar
cuccl py pane Wno were Tying e 10 d ais
At that time the large diamond pendant
and two diamond rings were estimated to
be worth $4,000, all told. The appraisal
which the government finally fixed was
S27OO. with duty charges of $112534, to
be paid from the sale of the jewels.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
WORKS A SONGBOOK SCHEME.
Maui Arrested in Illinois Said to Have
Operated in Wisconsin.

Joliet, ILL.,, Jan. 31.-[Specia1l-A man
giving his name as +. Bingham was ar
rested yesterday on a charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses. Bingham S
plan was to secure singing books for
securing advertisements that We're to be
inserted on the covers and fy-leaves.
Each firm was to pay $1.50 for a card,
and about twenty firms paid in advance
for their advertisements, which were not
Forthcoming. The police say that Bing-
his nlans in other cities, including Elgin,
Rockford, Aurora, Ill.,; Beloit, Wis;
GAINESVILLE, Wis, and South Chicago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
A BRILLIANT EVENT.
MIR. and Mrs. n. .. Fisher Celebrate
Their Fortieth Ami
VerSary.

Florence, Wis, Feb. 2.-[Special. J.
The celebration of the fortieth anniver-
sary of the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
D. Fisher occurred here Thursday. 1t
was a brilliant event. There were prom
inent guests from many points in Michi-
gan and Wisconsin, and many kilograms
of congratulation were received. AT noon
an elaborate luncheon was served by
Mrs. Edward Ingram, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Fisher. Then came sump-
tuous o'clock dinner of thirty covers at
the residence of the celebrants. This was
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06

served by w. f. McMyler, proprietor of
the Commercial hotel, Iron Mountain.
Mich. The caterer had carte blanche and
the courses included delicacies and sub
stantials, wines and sweets. Cut flow
ers, festoons Of vines and potted plants
turned the house into a scene of summer
charm. Secreted musicians lent subtle
harmony to the arrangements. Every APP
pointment was perfect.
In the evening reception took place
and the commodious Fisher home was
turned over to the townspeople. Dancing
and music, songs and mirth. rang from
billiard room and conservatory to dining
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
WANTS TO MARRY
/ ONE OF THE FAMILY
Wed Man and Then Decides to
Accept His Brother.

Waukesha, Wis.,, Feb. 2.-[Special l.
On January { Miss Jennie Seidel took
out a marriage license to wed Frank
Schneider Today she appeared at the
clerks office and took out license to
marry William Schneider, a brother of
the man named in the first license. It
transpires that the priest refused to mar
~ her to the first man, saying that he
already had wife. Miss Seidel, how
ever, was anxious to marry one of the
Schneider family, and took out a license
today to marry his brother.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
PLACE TELEPHONE
WIRES UNDERGROUND.
End of the War Between Kenosha
and the Wisconsin Telephone
Company.

Kenosha Wis, Feb. 1-[Special i
The managers of the Wisconsin Tele-
phone company and the city officials met
this afternoon to settle the telephone war
III kenosha. The company will place
their wires in cables in the business
streets of the city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
SPOONER DECLINES.
President Said to Have Offered the
Senator the Position of At
tOrney General.

Chicago, Ill.,, Feb. Nv. e. Curtis, in
his Washington letter to the Record,
says:
''Senator Spooner has declined an APP
pointment as attorney general, which was
rendered him by the President few
days ago. He says he prefers to remain
in the Senate. Neither ne nor Mrs.
Spooner wishes to undertake the response
bilities, official and social, that are at
tached to a cabinet position"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
If Coffee Poisons You.

ruins your digestion, makes you nervous
and sallow complexioned, keeps you
awake nights and acts against your sys
tenn generally, try Grain-O, the new food
drink. 1t is made Of pure selected grain
and is healthful, nourishing and appe-
Using. 1t has none of the bad effects Of
coffee, yet it is just as pleasant to the
taste, and when properly prepared can't
be told from the finest coffees. Costs
about n as much. 1t is a healthful table
drink for the children and adults. Ask
your grocer for Grain-O. Is and 25c.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
TELLER TURNS UP.
Arthur Barnard Walks Into Dowie's
Bank and Resumes Work.

Chicago, Ill.,, Feb. 1.-Arthur Barnard,
paying teller Of Alexander DoWie's Zion
bank, who has been missing for over a
week and was believed to have met with
foul play or an accident, walked into the
bank today and announced himself ready
to resume his duties. Barnard said he
left Chicago temporarily because of an
estrangement with his sweetheart.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
In THREE CENTURIES.
Mrs. Mary Madagin of Marinette
Celebrates Fier lOlst Birth
day Anniversary.

EIarinette, Wis, Feb. Especial. I
Mrs. Mary Madagin, an old and we'll
known resident of this city. celebrated
her 1O1st birthday anniversary yesterday.
She was born in Ireland in February,
1900, and has thus lived in three CEN
turtles.
Mrs Madagin is still in good health
and occasionally goes to church. She
Moore
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
NOT ON STATE LAND.
Building at Feeble Minded Home in
Chippewa Falls.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Feb. 2.-[Spe-
eial. lit has been discovered that the
laundry building at the Home for the
Feeble Minded is not on the state ground.
but on part of the farm of John Nc
Kinnon, who offers to sell the land to
made and if the laundry is located on
McKinnon's land, Assemblyman Thomas
will prepare bill to the Legislature, au-
thorizing the state board of control to
purchase il at a price not to exceed $50
per acre. There are four acres.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
Fire in La Crosse.

La Crosse. Wis, Feb. 2.--[Special. I
Fire caused $1,000 damage at the home
of Harry Palmer yesterday afternoon
The blaze started from defective fue.
The loss is we'll covered by insurance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
GIFT TO LAWRENCE.
Fund for Alumni Professorship is
Growing.

Appleton, Wis, Feb. Especial. !
An alumnus of Lawrence university
whose name is withheld, offers $500 for
the remainder Of the necessary $4,000 is
raised. 1t is hoped to have the Jones
Memorial Latin Reference library estab-
lished by commencement. Fifteen hun
dred dollars of the required $4,000 is al
rnadu IN hand
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-06
Lights for Ripon.

Ripon, Wis, Feb. 1.-[Special. 1.-The
board of public works of this city has
asked for sealed proposals for furnishing
electric lights for the city, the franchise
Of the present lighting company being
about to expire.