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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
SLEIGHING PARTY
PILED in DITCH.
Racine Clerks Have an Exciting
Time and Many Are
Badly Bruised

Racine, Wis, Feb. ESPECIAL. /
ton of this city hired a four-horse rig
and started for Western Union juno
ton. Six miles out the sleigh slid off a
bridge and went down into ditch. turn
ing over and burying many of the occu-
pants. When the spill was Strengthened
out it was found that six or eight were
more or less injured. Miss Belle Lunds-
ford was cnt and bruised and Misses
Jessie Irish, Emily Twink and Augusta
Heck are also hurt The injured were
taken to the Junction and physician at
tended them
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
DAD" FLYNN IS ARRESTED.
Charged with Cracking a Safe at
Milton Junction.
CAUGHT IN CHICAGO.
"Lefty" Fitzgerald, His Alleged Part
ner, is i'm Jail Awaiting Trial
at Waukesha.

Chicago. ILL.,. Feb. ESPECIAL i
Frank, alias Dad Flynn, an expert
safeblower, who was arrested in Chica-
go last night, is wanted in connection
with the robbery of safe at Milton
Junction, Wis, about eight months ago.
Flynn is suspected of several recent post
office robberies, but in the absence of
more serious charges he will probably
be turned over to the authorities at Mil
ton Junction. Fitzgerald, his alleged
partner 1;, is in jail at W aeir await
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
VILLAGEI is THREATENED
Fire Totally Destroys Ralston's
Elevator and Coal shed at
Caledonia.

Caledonia. Wis, Feb. 9.-ISpecia. /
Fire destroyed an elevator and coalshed
belonging to RalstOn Bros. The total
loss was about $4,000, partially insured.
The fire started i'll the engine room and
spread rapidly over the building. There
were no means of fighting the flames ex-
cept with water drawn from wells and
that from melted smewbanks. For
time it was thought the whole north end
of the town would go. 4 barn belonging
to the hotel conducted by Mr.. Chamber
lain caught fre and was partially de-
stroyed. Several other buildings were on
fire but were saved by work OF the buck
OF hriUada
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
SPECIAL TRAIN TO
GET GLASS OF BEER.
Woman Injured in Wreck at Prem
tiCe Wanted it, and Railroad
Gratified Her Wish,

Sault Ste Marie Mich, Feb. S.-TSpe-
cial. 1.-The 800" line looks after it's pas
sengers good and proper when they are
hurt. A fine old German woman was
in Saturdays wreck at Prentice juno
ton, Wis, and was badly hurt. Sunday
she recovered consciousness and moaned
for beer. There wasn't any nearer than
Prentice. a dead engine was at once
fired up and sent to Prentice for a case
of beer. 1t is probably the first time ON
record that a special train was run for "a
single glass of beer. That is all the old
Lady, gratefully drank. This is a true
incident of the 500 line wreck.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
CATHOLIC PRIEST
NEARLY MURDERED.
Father Lenert Of kaukauna As
sauited by Thug While in
New Orleans.

Kaukauna, Wis, Feb. 81 Special /
Father Lenert, who filed the pulpit at
Holy Cross church. Lately, came near his
death at New Orleans a few days ago.
He was assaied by thug in dark
alley in that city and was stabbed in the
back. making a deep, dangerous wound,
from which the priest nearly bled to
death before he could be taken to hos
pital Father Lenert YVES on MS way
to take train to Texas, when the mis-
creant attacked him with knuckle TO
which was riveted knifeblade. The
object evidently was robbery. The VIC
tim is on the road to recovery.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
RACINE POLICE
WANT PRISONER
Claim Man in Jail at TT. Wayne,
Ind, SWindied Woman
Out of $3.50.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Feb. 9.-[Special.l
The authorities at Racine have noti-
fed the officers here that Thomas Bur-
ham. who is in jail in this city, is want
ed at Racine for buncoing young lady
of that city out of $3.50 under prom
Use Of marriage 1t is not believed that
Durham will escape Indiana justice.
Racine. Wis, Feb Especial. 1.-The
police will endeavor to get Thomas Bur
ham, alias Burns, and prosecute him for
swindling young woman of this city.
The woman does not wish to have the
man brought back.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
ESCAPES FROM COURTROOM.
Prisoner Outwits the Authorities at
Green Bay.

Green Bay, wis, Feb. 81 Special. 4
George Putnam, an alleged wife deserter-
owes a days liberty from the confines OF
Jail walls to the quick wit of hIs attor-
ney and the nimbleness of his, OWE feet.
He was arraigned before Justice Nys for
a hearing. On an error made ilu am order
by Justice Hood in transferring the case
on 4 change OFF venue Attorney Kfttelf
secured the discharge of Pubnam. AZ
that moment Justice Nys was engaged
in making out another warrant. You
stay here said District Attorney Cady
TO Putnam. ''You get out OF here. They
can't touch yoN, said Attorney Kiftell.
Putnam needed the latters advice and
bolted through the door and disappeared.
Putnam was taken in custody at Sey-
mour and was brought back to this city.
His hearing was set for February 15.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
CREAMERY FOR SCOTT.
Farmers of the Town will Form a
Stock Company.

Green Bay, Wis. Feb. 9.-[Special.l-
A mass meeting Of farmers of the town
of Scott was held in the town hall for the
purpose of establishing a creamery COM
pany on the cooperative basis. Mr.:
Decker of Fond du Lac, an experienced
creamery man, was present and delivered
a brief talk concerning creameries, their
successes and failures. He also gave an
estimate Of the cost of a well-equipped
creamery. which he thought would be IN
the neighborhood of $4,000. This esti-
mate included the expense of building,
all machinery, a well, icehouse and so
forth. All patrons of the proposed cream
cry are supposed to be stockholders.
Stock to the amount of $4,000 was sub
scribed during the meeting.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
Diplomacy Defined.

"What is this here diplomacy" asked
the grocery loafer.
1T is like this here said the grocer.
Fer instance, if | wanted to call you
liar, I'd jist do so right out; but if | want
ed to be diplomacy, I'd go at it sorter
roundabout an jis say to the surroundin'
air that while | wasn't namin' no names.
| RELY did believe that Il certain red
nOsed, squint-eyed cuss that had ct at
least ten pounds Of my best cheese with
out ever payin' a cent was not so keerful
with the truth as he orter be. See"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
A Remedy for the Grippe.

Physicians recommend KEMP'S BAL
SAM for patients afflicted with the grip,
as it is especially adapted for the throat
and lungs. Don't wait for the first symp-
toms, but get bottle to-day and keep it
on hand for use the moment it is needed.
If neglected the grip brings Oh pneuno-
MIA. KENfP'S BALSAM prevents this
by keeping the cough loose and the lungs
free from Inflammation. All druggists,
C1c and 60c
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
VACCINATION WELL TAKE.
Could Work on People Ill with the
Smallpox.

La Crosse, Wis, Feb. S.-[Special.l /
De Edward Evans has received an i'm
Dortant decision from DIR William Osler
of Johns Hopkins hospital at Baltimore,
a smallpox expert, who is very well
known, regarding a question whether or
not vaccination will take on a person
who is i'll with the smallpox. He says
it can. There was some doubt as to-
whether a child of ]. Volx, who was sup
posedly i'll with the smallpox, really had
the disease, it having been yaccinated by
Dr. Evans and the operation proving very
successful Some physicians thought
that the disease could not be smallpox
therefor
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
KEPT THEIR SECRET
FOR FIVE YEARS
Couple Married While Students at
Beioit College Make Astonish-
ing Announcement.

Rockford ILL.,, Feb. 9.-[Special IA
Virgil Healy of Chicago came here today
and joined Miss Myrtle North Of Rock
ford, his wife
Five years ago they were married and
only their parents were admitted into the
secret Public announcement was made
today. Healy, while student at Beloit,
Wis, met Miss North, pretty brunette,
and after brief acquaintance they were
married in the college town.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
The Electric Railway in Paris.

The new electric railway at Paris has
proved a great success, despite the mis-
haps that have occurred thereon from
ing, on July 10. until October 81. 13,000.-
600 passengers were carried Occasion
ally the daily number OF passengers car
ried amounted to 10000. i was orig
inally intended to run only 210 trains per
day, but this number has been consider
ably increased, and further trains are to
be added.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
IF Coffee Poisons You.

ruins your digestion, makes you nervous
and sallow complexioncd, keeps you
awake nights and acts against your sys
tenn generally, try GrainO, 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 II as much. 1t is healthful table
drink for the children and adults. Ask
your grocer for Grain-O. ID and poe
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
Manitowoc Lodge Has Building Pro-
ject Under Consideration.

Manitowoc, Wis, Feb ESPECIAL. !
The project for the erection of a new
hall by the Odd Fellows of this city at
the corner of Eighth and Chicago streets
has not been dropped. At recent meet
ing it was strongly urged to carry out
the plan and a committee consisting of
III. +. Hubbard, Joseph Willott, Charles
Gelbke, s. r. s. Gray, w. J. Raeuber,
Philip Roth and Peter Christianson was
appointed to look into the matter more
closely and to report at the meeting of
the lodge Saturday night, when it is ex-
pected definite action will be taken.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
EDDIE HAIL CONVICTED.
Kenosha Mans Evidence Sends Chr
ca2o "Buncoo Man to Prison.

Chicago, H., Feb. 9.-"Eddie" Halls
career as confidence man and shell
worker came to stop in Judge Hol-
dom's court yesterday afternoon, after
fourteen years of notorious immunity
from punishment A jury found him
guilty of robbery, after deliberating for
less than half an hour over the evidence
supplied by Frank III. Otto and Arthur
Otto of Kenosha, Wis. the former of
whom was the prosecuting witness,
through whose testimony an indictment
was obtained against Hall and Martin
Reilly two weeks ago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

Florida papers report that the lobster
is disappearing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
HYPNOTISM USED
IN AN OPERATION.
Patient at OconomOWoc' rs Put to
Sleep While TumOr is
Removed.

Oconomowoc, Wis. Feb. S:-ESpecial.l
-Hypnotism came in play In assisting
DIR. M. r. Wilkinson TO remove tumor
from Hugo Behrend's right wrist one
day this week. Prof. George Behrend
used his hypnotic power III putting his
brother to sleep and the surgeon removed
the growth without particle of pain
TO the patient.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
MAN BLOWN TO PIECES.
While Thawing Frozen Dynamite Il
Swede Railroad Workman is
Killed Near Wautoma.

Wautoma. Wis, Feb. Special. T.
A Swede named Johnson, whs came
from Minneapolis to work on the extern
sion of the Nonthern road was. Instantly
killed six miles northwest OF this viii
lage by an accidental explosion OF dyna-
mate. Johnson was thawing the dyna-
mate by fire when it exploded
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

A drift in the Santa Rita mine Oh
Squaw mountain, Col, has just brokcn
into ore which rivals in richness that
which first brought the mine into notice
about year ago. The assays are again
running up into the thousands.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
NEW BANK AT RRILLION.
Will be Ready for Business Next
Week.

Briliiom, Wis, Feb. 9.-ESpeeial. 1T
is announced here that the Citizens bank
of Brillion will open It's doors about the
middle of next week. or as soon as Trus-
tee Ltfecke can remove the property OF
other place. O. c. Behnke. junior mem
Der of the milling firm of G. W. Beknke
Il Son, has been engaged rs cashier.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
Living Cheap in China.

The servants in some of the best places
II Shanghai club together and pay
q cook to provide and prepare their food
for them at cost of $3.50 Mexican Il
north. or about $1.25 month in gold.
or. fraction over 4 cents day in our
1n6ney
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
PRISONER SETS
HIMSELF ON FIRE.
Frank Bedell Of Wausau Attempts
Suicide While Confined in
Iaii

Wausau, Wis, Feb. Especial =
Frank Bedell, a painter aged 30 years,
detained at the county jail because of in
sanity, set fire to his clothing last night
and was so badly burned that his recOv-
cry is not probable. He had been
searched, but states that he found a
piece of a match and with this ignited his
canvas hammock
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
Sculpture at the Pan-American.

Thirty-five prominent American seulp
tors will contribute to the embellishments
of the grounds and buildings of the Pan
American exposition at Buffalo. They
are at work on 125 original groups OF
Statllary.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
STABBED IN THE FACE.
Feud Ends in a Fatal Fight ut
Wo0ewOc.

Elroy. Wis, Feb. Special. I'm a
saloon fight at Wonewoc, it is alleged,
August Banke vas stabbed in the face
by Henry Backeberg and is in a dying
condition. The two men are young and
prosperous farmers o. the town OF Sum-
NIT The fight was the outcome Of an
old feud.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
Cure for rheumatism Free.

A trial package free for the cure of
Rheumatism. A simple remedy that you
may try without spending cent. Many
cases cured of 80 and 40 years stand
ing. Write TO John A. Smith 2S Ger
mania building, Milwaukee, and request
q free trial package
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
HOTELKEEPER BURNED.
Landlord Friday of Portage Suffers
Stroke of Paralysis.

Portage, Wis, Feb. Sire damaged
the American hotel about 500. A lamp
exploded in the Office and Landlord Gus
tay Friday was badly burned about face
and hands, He suffered partial stroke
Of paralysis as result of the excite.
ment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
MANITOWOC SOLDIER DIES.
Henry Scharf Passes Away in Manila
HOSPITAL

Manitowoc. Wis. Feb. Especial. i
Henry Scharf Of this city died of disease
in Manila on January 30. He was the
son of William Scharf of Rockland, in
this county. He enlisted in the Third
regiment in December, 1898. He was 26
years old and before his last enlistment
had served in Wyoming company.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
Chicaeos Municipal Pawnshop.

Chicago has the only. municipal pawn
shop in the country. Paris and other
European cities have had them in opera
ton for many years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

In the regiom Of the southern Urafs
a Russian iaborer gets only Is cents Il
day, and a man with horse and cart
costs 40 cents q day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
WRECK On OMAHA
ROAD AT SPOONER.
The Chicago Limited Runs IEtO q
Freight Train but Mobods'
is InjurSS.

Spooner, Wis. Feb. 9.-lSpecial. J.
The Chicago limited train on the Omaha
road ran into freight train mile from
here this morning. Three cars were
wrecked, but nobody hurt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if itfails to cure.
e. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

THE SPENCERIAM BUSINESS College. MIL
waukee is the oldest and best school of business
and shorthand in Wisconsin. Circulars free.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
WILL. REBUILD CHURCH.
Baptist Society at Oshkosh will
Erect an Edifice to Cost
$4,000.

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. S.-[Special.l !
The trustees of the First Baptist church,
which was destroyed by fire night be-
fore last, have decided to rebuild. An
edifce 10 cost $4,000 will be erected at
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
DEATHS IN THE STATE.
John Mylrea, Ki1bourn.

Kilbourn, Wis, Feb. 9.--John Myl;ea,
one of the first settlers of Kiibourn, died
Thursday. He was the father OF ex-
merchant OF Kilbourn.
Other Deaths in the State.
New Richmond Wis, FEB. 9.-fSpe-
cial. Fired Hayes Phillips, aged %.
second son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas B.
Phillips. died in this city last evening.
He contracted typhoid fever ten weeks
ago in Ashland.
Mineral Point. Wis. Feb. 81 Spe-
cial James Hishen died, IS years OF
age.
Racine, Wis, Feb. 9.-James Murphy,
aged "a years.
Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 9.-Elois Con
rad of the town OF Scott of paralysis.
GAINESVILLE. Wis, Feb. 9.--Mrs. Emma
Cunningham, aged y; Mrs. Z. DAILY,
aged IS.
Racine, Wis, Feb. 9.-Mrs. Anna E.
Christensen, aged 62.
Plymouth, Wis, Feb. 9.-Jacob Gruen-
Dover, Wis, Feb. 9.-Mrs. John Jors-
tail. aged 30.
Kilbourn, Wis, Feb. 9.-Maj. Carl
MoeIec died. aged 80 years. He enlisted
in 1861 in the Fourth Wisconsin cavalry.
the regiment of exGoys. Peck and
| Hoard, with whom he was special ia
vorite. He was drum major when Gov.
Hoard played a horn in the band. He
| was appointed by Gen. Butler to drill the
| first negroes enlisted in Louisiana during
/ the war. Maj. Moeller was related by
marriage to Mrs. o. c. Hansen of Mil
! waukee.
The death of Mrs. G.. Q. Ames. wife OF
| the assistant cashier of the Farmers and
] Merchants hank. occurred yesterday At
| ternoOn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on The liver and kidneys. Cures
sick. headache. Price 25 and soc.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

Piso's Cure cannot be TOO highly spok-
en- of as cough cure.--J. w. O'Brien.
go Third Ave-, II. Minneapolis, Mimi.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

American apples are becoming
known in France as well as in England
and GERMANY
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUr for
Children teething: softens the gums. reduces in
flammatio allays. pain, cures wind collie. %
cents Il bortle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-13

PUTNAM FADELESS DYE pro-
duces the fastest and brightest colors OF
any known dye stuff.
The National tribune., 1901-11-14
PERSONAL.

Sergt. VIM. II. Carney, 9th Mass,
who saved the colOrs of his regiment at
Fort Wagner on Nov. =, was installed as
u messenger in the Office of the Secretary
of State, Boston. The presence of the
colored Sergeant at the State House COM
pletes n striking situation. Across from
the State House, on Beacon street,
Robert G.. Shaw rides at the head of his
cOlOred troops in the lasting bronze me-
mortal. Within the Capitol, in Memorial
Hall. are the colors of the regiment.
Back further is the Color Sergeant him
self, still in the flesh, active and interest
ing. 1t was Serg't Carney who, as Color
Bearer of the 54th, was twice shot down
as he planted the cOlors on the parapet
of Fort Wagner. When taken, wounded
to the rear he exclaimed to his comrades:
"They brought me down, but the old flag
never touched the ground"
Before accepting his present place un-
der Col. Olin at the State House he was
a letter carrier in New Bedford.
Capt Charles p. Sigsbee has accepted
an invitation to attend a Reunion of the
Sth Ohio Spanish War, to be held at
Akron. Ohio, ON Nov. 20 and q. During
the war with Spain Capt. Sigsbee com
manded thr St Paul, upon which this
regiment, ..llarly known as the Pres
idents own" was transported to Cuba
and the liking between the naval officer
and The Ohio soldiers became mutual.
The National tribune., 1901-11-14
CHAPTER II.
THE LANDLORDS STORY.

Gilbert March stood as if stupefed,
hardly able TO credit the evidence OF his
senses.
II was as if sudden spell had fallen
over him. The viyidness Of the dream
from which he had just awakened, the
bewIldered state of his mind and the lone
liness Of his situation, all served to throw
his thoughts into q sort of confused jum-
bic
As soon as he HAD recovered from the
amazcment induced by the unexpected in
cident he threw open the door and stepped
out, glanciBg eagerly about the premises;
but the mysterious visitor had vanished
He walked around the cabin, peering care
fully into every nook and corner, only to
meet with the same result.
Could he have been mistaken? Had his
eyes deceived him? He could hardly sat
isfy himself on this point.
He looked carefully for tracks, but no
traces of any could bc found The fine,
powderlike snow, whirling about the build
Ing, would have quickly Obliterated any
traces of such, had they existed
The dense forests that rose like wall
about the lonely cabin afforded shelter
In which q whole regiment might have
found concealmeDt, aad realizing that it
was useless to search further, Gilbert re-
turned to the inside of the cabin. half
convinced that the face at the window
was only a trick Of his imagination.
He rckindled the fire, and sat down be-
fore the blaze to reflect on the strange
The National tribune., 1901-11-14

doubt that foul play had been used, and
there was nothing on which to base Il
theory cf suicide The night=shirt worn
By the dead man was open at the breast,
showing hdeouS wound in the region
Of the heart. There was blood over the
body. blood ON the covers, pool ON the
floor. and a stain on the window-facinS,
evidently the print of the hand OF the
murderer. made in effecting his escape
through the window.
An empty bottle lay on the floor close
by the bed. and as Gilbert saw it he east
Il questioning glance at the landlord.
Il think that will prove bit of evi-
dcnce that will tc hard to set aside re
marked Gluck. with an energetic nod.
But more about that by-and. by"
When they had completed their inspec-
ton of the room Gluck led the way be-
low.
You are as pale as a ghost he said
10 Gilbert. You look as if you might
drop in your tracks. Come into my room,
and while we are talking this affair over
| will have some breakfast brought in
and something to warm you up"
Gilbert was conducted into a comforta-
bly-furnishcd room adjoining the little of
fee. and the two seated themselves by a
table.
As the -onng man slipped his coffee