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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
CENTRAL MEN DISCHARGED.
Rumor of Petition for Higher Wages
Responsible for Lockout.

Fond du Lac, VS., Oct. 2O.-Sixty
men, all employees of the WisconsD
Central plant at North Fond du La
were out of work yesterday as a re-
suit of an order issued by the officials
instructing them that the company
was no longer in need of their servi-
ces. The men, who are practically
locked out, were employed in the
shops, Offices and other departments
principally in minor positions and are
unmarried. The chief officials are re-
luctaRt to talk of the situation and
merely affirm that the lack of work is
responsible for the reduction in the
working forces.
II is said that the plant was being
organized to petition the company for
higher wages and the timely action
completely shuts out launching of the
plan. This is more likely of accept
ance by the public, inasmuch as at
this time of the year shipments of
freight all over the country are heay-
lest and the machine shops are nearly
congested with repairing cars and 10
comOtives for the winter.
Those who are discharged disclaim
that there was an effort made to Sc
cure higher wages and declare that
they are ignorant of the cause of
their dismissal. 1t is probable thai
many will be taken back
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26

stration, there were many anxious
faces to be seen.
Cashier Currie says that depositors
will receive every dollar and that bus
mess will be resumed as soon as the
affair can be Strengthened out. NJ.
Currie gives oIt the statement that
the trouble was caused by the alleged
issuing by ]. +. Leimer, vice presi-
dent and stakeholder, of forged paper.
Known at Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. 20.-The
arrest of J. E. Leimer, cashier OF the
Princeton State bank, is the talk Of
the men in business circles here. His
reputation is an able banker had
spread to this city long ago and
through business relations he was
known well. A few citizens interest
ca financially are somewhat worried
for the safety of their deposits and
will watch with interest the develop
ments in the investigation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
Their Dido Causes
Painful Impression
in London
Majority Proceeds to
Make Alaskan De-
cision Binding

London. oct 20.-The Alaskan de
cisiOu. signed tonight. grants all the
American contentious with the excep-
zion OF the one relating to the Portland
canal The signers we're Lord Chief
Justice Alverstone and Senator Lodge,
Senator Turner and Secretary Root,
fhe American commissioners. They
constituted a majority and ensured H.
raIiry.
lIessrs. AyleswOrth and Jette car
ried their OutspOken disapprOval OF the
decision 10 the point OF refusing to
sign even that Sc n OF the decision
Co give the POrt-.ud canal 20 ~anada,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26

Baltimore. Oct. 20.-Yesterday was a
dly OF marked excitement and subjued
anxiety I'm the financial and business
circles of Baltimore. The day began
with The announcement of the failure
%. the Maryland Truss c0mpany. This
news spread CONSERVATION. IL is
known 20 a few that the company lad
long been struggling with undigested
securities. that Il sustained a heavy
withdrawal OF deposits and that final
fy. Saturday last. il had failed i'm its
effort 90 bridge over the trouble by ne
EuuaunE a $1,000. 900 loan in London.
The announcement of the collapse OF
the Maryland company was followed
later iu the day by the suspension OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
ALLEGED
BANK THIEF
CAUGHT

Oakland. Cal, Oct 2O.-William
Carthew was arrested at Haywaris
charged with being a defaulter in the
sum of 100000. 1t is stated that he
was a confidential clerk in a bank
in New York and while acting in that
capacity it is alleged, took 100000
and that he then fed from New York
Carthew states that he came here
from Australia and was never in a
bank in New York.
New York. Oct. 2O-At police head
quarters last night it was said moth
ing was known of the case
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
RUSSIA MUST SEND
TROOPS To VICEROY

St Petersburg, Oct. pa story is
current in military and diplomatic cir
cles here that in answer to a telegram
in which the car instructed Admiral
.EleXieff. Russian viceroy in the far
east. hat Russian interests must be
maintained by force of arms if neces-
sary. the viceroy at once demanded
$4,000 additional troops.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
Had Mother Sign Papers.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 20.-Joseph E.
Leimer, the Princeton bank cashier,
charged with forgeries to the amount
o. $4,000, was here Saturday and
called upon his foster mother, Mrs.
Peter Held. He had her sign a mum
Der of papers, the amount of which
is not clearly known. When seen yes
terday Mrs. Held knew nothing of diff
ficulty at Princeton and declared Mr..
Leimer said nothing to her about the
impending trouble. She said he asked
her to sign a number of papers but
dropped no intimation that they might
be used to remedy the difficulty at the
bank
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
MICHIGAN MAN MURDERED
IN THE MORMON COUNTRY

ogden, Utah, Oct. 20.-The dead
body of a man believed to be Roy
Mile of Cass City, Mich, was found
near the banks of the ogden river
yesterday. There was a bullet hole
Though the head and his watch was
missing. few links of the watch chain
remaining in the vest pointing to rob.
berry. In a pocket was found a let
ter from Mrs. l.. NJ. Mills of Cass City,
Mich.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
HARVARD TO RECEIVE BIG
SUM FROM INVENTORS ESTATE

Newport, r. l., Oct. 20.-GOrdon
Mckay, the millionaire inventor OF
shoemaking machinery, is dead. aged
50. He had been a patron of music,
especially the violin, on which he
himself was an able performer, ami
in one room of his villa he had in
struments of great value. 1t is un-
derstood that Harvard university will
receive about 100000 from his es-
tate
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
ARTHUR SHERMAN SANE.

Boy Who Shot Employer at Superior
must Stand Trial.
Superior, Wis, Oct 20.-Arthur
Sherman, aged 16, was not insane
when he shot II. c. Gilbert August 81
and he will stand trial for murder, ac-
cording to the verdict rendered by the
jury yesterday, after a session of three
days, lacking about three hours.
The jury broke the record in this
county for hanging before getting a
verdict. The jury asked the court if
the same jurors would sit in the MUIR
der trial if the boy was found sane
and was informed that they would. 1t
is claimed that but for that fact an
agreement would never have been
reached.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26

Mr.. Garfield was in Madison lasp
February to capture his son. then a
freshman in the university, who was
striving to marry a beerhall singer,
one Mercedes don Carlos. The father
chased to Middleton and back with Pc
lice Capital Shaughnessy and finally
landed the couple in the police station.
Mr.. Garfield took the child away to
Chicago and a week later, it is said,
the woman found the boy and succeed
ed in marrying him.
The father, now dead, was a volum-
nous writer for magazines and period
icals and was an extensive editorial
and literary" news writer for the Chl.
cago American.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
J. (. LEIMER PLACED UNDER AR
REST BY EXAMINER.
ACCUSED OF BIG FORGERY
Defalcations to the Extent of $4,000
charged-lnstitution at Montello
Also Involved and Cepositors on
the Anxious Seat-Bergh Closes
Banks and Calls Sheriff.

State Commissioner of Banking
Bergh has caused the arrest of j. Il.
Leimer, cashier of the Princeton
state bank, on a charge of forgery
and the alleged crime is exciting a
large portion of the state.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26

Pittsburg, Oct. 20.-By the breaking
of ropes carrying five beams TO their
position, letting tons OF iron fall upon
a movable crane at the Pittsburg end
OF the New Wabash bridge being built
over the Monogahela river, almost a
dozen workmen were killed by fall OF
mere than 100 feet, striking the water
and two barges beneath. Eight of the
dead have been recovered. Five men
are seriously injured. Several bodies
are yet pinned under the wrecked
barge. Part of the bridge extending
over the river from the Water street
side is a total wreck.
Deputy Coroner Huchel will make an
investigation at the scene of the disas-
ter. He believes the blame rests on
whoever was in charge of the hosting
and fastening of the beams. He says
the failure to properly secure one der
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
n. S. CANFIELD CUTS THROAT
WITH RAZOR.
SUFFERED WITH DELIRIUM
Wrote Several Novels and Great Mass
of Magazine Matter-confined in a
Sanitarium-Under Treatment in
Chicago-Son's Escapade in Mad
Ison Recalled.

Chicago, Oct. 20.-H. S. Garfield,
author and newspaper writer, commit
ted suicide yesterday by cutting his
throat. He had been delirious for sew
eral days, but was thought to be recoy-
ering. He was confined in DR.. Mark
Thompson's sanitarium on the west
side, Under treatment for alcoholism.
1t was there that he took his life.
1t was believed he would be able to
leave the sanitarium within q few
days. Early Sunday an attendant hear
ing a sound from his room tried to
open the door, but found it locked. The
door was forced and Garfield was lying
across the bed with his throat cut from
ear to ear.
II. s. Garfield was known not only in
Chicago, but throughout the country.
He wrote several novels and a great
mass of magazine matter. He had been
in the north woods for some time aid
returned to the city a short time ago.
His mind was unhinged then and his
closest friends noticed a change in
him. Last Saturday E. w. Pritchard
of the health department met him and
was shocked at his changed appear
ance. Mr. Pritchard took him to the
Garfield park sanitarium, but the Off
Gals there were unable to take care of
him and he was removed to the sani-
tarium on the west side.
The treatment seemed to benefit him
and Sunday he was taken for a drive
outside. He returned to the sanitar-
ium apparently in the best of spirits
and retired early.
No sound came from the room until
the one early yesterday that aroused
the suspicion of the attendant who up
on breaking in the door found the man
dead.
A cOToner's jury brought in verdict
of suicide while temporary insane yes
terday morning In the afternoon the
Press club. of which he was a mem
her, held a memorial meeting ano
adopted resolutions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
FAYETTEVILLE MAN CALLED
TO A CHAIR OF GEOLOGY

Vermillion, S. D., Oct. ZO.-The va
cancy in the chair of geology and
mineralogy at the state university,
caused by the resignation of Prot.
James E. Todd, has been filled by the
appointment of Prof. PerishO OF
Platteville. Wis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
Monticello Bank Involved.

Examiner Bergh stated that the
condition of Mr.. Leimer's affairs and
the implication of the bank at Mon
tello. made it necessary to make a
thorough investigation of the affairs
of the latter bank, and therefore the
Montello bank will not open its doors
Until the officials are satisfied that
that institution is still sound.
Leimer is said to have told the eX-
aminer that the money obtained by
his Irregularities was used in specu-
lauons, chiefly in Chicago. Several
Chicago firms are said TO be affected
by the forged paper as well as a num-
her of the bank depositors who re-
side i'm this and other cities.
Bari Will Pay in Full.
Persons who are familiar with the
affairs of the Princeton bank say that
the depositors probably will be paid
of in full with money now on hand
and that the capital viii have to be
used in settling the debts resulting
from the alleged forged papers.
State Senator z. d. Morse is pres'-
dent of the Princeton bank, but he
left its affairs entirely in the hands of
Cashier Leimer.
Anxious Crowds at MontelIo.
Monticello, Wis, Oct. 20.-"This
bank is closed by order of the state
commissioner of banking" So -eai
the placard on the door of the Mon
tello State bank. A crowd is gather
ed AT the bank discussing the proba-
bility of the depositors getting their
money back. Women as well as men
are among those seeking information
as some had deposited all their earn
irgs and savings, having had perfecL
confidence in the safety of the bank
Cashier Currie, from the bank
steps. explained TO the anxious peO-
pie the situation of affairs as best he
could. and. while there was no demon
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
c,Z0sO 4Eps957Onz- !
N---yGS

and they emphasized their attitude by
walking out Of the cabinet room in the
foreign Office before the signatures OF
the others had been affixed TO the his
turic document which has already
been printed and is ready for the last
session. % be held today.
The only thing remaining TO be done
at this session is that the majority o.
the tribunal complete and sign the
map which accompanies the decision
and which infinitely determines the
course OF the boundary in accordance
with the American contentious. An
eugrossed copy Of the decision also viii
Dee signed today
The refusal of AyleswOrth and Jette
40 coincide WIN Lord AlverstOne's
view was only known TO q few iersOns
here last night. hut at heTOreign Office
and iu high government circles it has
created a painful impression There
is not a hope expressed that the Cana.
dian commissioners viii reconsider
their attitude and sign the engrOssed
COPY Of the decision. which will stand
as the international record OF the tri-
uuuals finding.
Big American Victory.
Washington. oct. 2O.-An apparent
conflict in the information from Lon
don and the announcement made by
the state department official Saturday
respecting the agreement reached by
the Alaskan commissioners is explain
ed here by the statement that the Lon
don advices touching the victory OF the
American case on all points except as
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
Great Thefts Alleged.

hartford, Wis, Oct. 2O.-Arrested
on a charge of forgery, and lodged in
Jail, ]. +. Leimer, cashier of the
Princeton. Wis, bank and vice presi-
dent OF the bank at Montello, will
await trial on the complaint of Bank
Examiner Bergh. Extensive forgeries
and defalcations are said to have been
disclosed by a recent examination OF
the books by the state Official.
The shortages are estimated at
$50 900 and the money is said TO have
been wasted in stock and grain specr-
lations The Princeton hank is clos
ed by order of the exa.hiner and the
bank at Montello will not be allowed
to open its doors until its condition
can be Determined. Many farmers will
lCse heavily and there is much excite.
ment among uepositors.
Leimer is Well Known.
Mr.. Leimer is we'll known through
cut this part of the state, aud much
surprise is expressed by business men
and acquaintances at the sensational
OF age, was born in Appleton and has
always been regarded as an upright
and sagacious man of business. He
comes of a wealthy family and mac-
ried the daughter of John Bird, sell
TODD stock shipper of Appleton. Mr..
Leimer was employed i'll the First
National bank of Appleton before TAX
ing his position at Princeton as pay
ing teller
Mr.. Leimer, it is said, after consid-
cradle delay, acknowledged that there
was a discrepancy in the books, but
maintained that the amount was
small, until some of the evidence in
the possession of the examiner was
shown him, when he is alleged TO
have acknowledged that the amount
was larger. Further evidence was
produced, and at last they say Leimer
admitted that the Princeton bank IS
involved to the amount of $4,000. On
the strength of this statement, and
the evidence already secured, it was
decided TO hand Leimer over to the
sheriff and the bank was ordered clos
cd.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
NEARLY A DOZEN WORKMEN KILLED
BY THE FALLING OF A GREAT CRANE
IN BRIDGE BUILDING AT PITTSBURG

rick load caused the breaking strain to
fall on the crane.
The accident was caused by the Civ
ing way of the twO-inch steel cable,
used as one of the guys to support the
big crane. This cable was tested to
bear a strain of 100 tons AMI it is said
it did not break, but pulled loose from
its fastening.
There were "a men at work on the
superstructure of the bridge and in the
barge below, from which beams were
being hoisted by the crane. IT'S feet
above the river level, when the looms
collapsed. Some of these escaped with
their lives by jumping inIo the river.
Some On the superstructure who were
engaged in riveting and handling the
bars lnted from the barge also got on
uninjured. Many had miraculous es-
canes
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-10-26
Kahn Funeral Wednesday.

st. Louis, Oct. 1S.-The remains of
the late Archbishop Kahn arrived from
Baltimore last night and were escorted
to the archepiscopal residence by a
delegation of citizens and Catholic or
gaLizatIons. The funeral will be held
Wednesday.
Negotiations at Toxic, though
critical. are proceeding peacefully.
The Washington times., 1903-08-18
MAY EXTEND LABORS OF
WAR DEPARTMENT CLERKS
Secretary Root Receives Opinion From
the Department of Justice.

'I have the honor TO advise you, q"
says J. c. McReynolds. Acting Attorney
General, in an opinion submitted to
Secretary Root today, that every sat
urday after II o'clock noon is holiday
for all purposes within the District Of
Columbia, and is. therefore, one OF the
days declared public holidays by law.
within the meaning OF the statute reg
ulating the number OF hours OF labor
which 1t Is your duty to require OF all
clerks and other employees Of your de-
partment You are. consequently. rot
Obliged TO require labor by sach par
ties after the hour OF noon on Satur-
days.
Under the law as It now stands.
you must require at least seven hours
labor Of all clerks and other employees
in your department every day in the
year. except On Sundays and those days
declared to be holidays by Section 1888
of the code OF the District of Columbia,
and during authorized leave
1T is also clear that you have the
right, and if in your judgment the in
terest of public service demand such
action, ii is your duty, by special order
stating the reason, to extend the hours
of labor on ordinary days as you may
think proper"
The Washington times., 1903-08-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Joseph Washington ohutt. 81. and Ida
Lee Heath, IS.
Frederick J. Hobbs. q. and Grace
Dewey, p.
Josiah Cousins. p. and Clara Good
man. 20
George B. Woolfrey, q, Orange coun-
ty. Va. and Mollie V. Woolfrey, 19.
Spottsylvania. Va
James Albert Jones. "a. and Isabella
Ellis, 20.
Lawrence E. Gnlchrist. 2S. and Lillian
C. Bell, 81.
William E. Berckmans. "a. and Mar
garet s. Heck, %.
William Barrett. p. and Lilly /
Hutchinson, Is.
Frederick. Lord. %. and Mary McCon-
nell, IS.
Nathaniel Chapman. "a. and Bertha D.
Bremen, 81.
James Jameson. 80. and Mary Jane
Scott. SO.
The Washington times., 1903-08-18
ARTICLES ARE FILED
BY NEW ENTERPRISES

Certificates of the Incorporation OF the
following named business enterprises
have been recorded:
The Mosaic Tile and Cement Brick Ma
chinery Company, with capital stock of
100000. The organization was formerly
the American Mosaic Tile and Brick
Company.
The American Mineral Company cap
ital stock, 81 900.
The A. e. Pratt Company. with a cap
ital stock OF $40. .OOO
The Lewis Manufacturing Company,
with capital stock of $50. 900. The in
generators are Richard Henry Lewis,
W. Prescott Williams, J. Encs Ray, ir..
H. c. Metzger. G. Irving Raybold, l. 1.
Halward, and A Krause
The Washington times., 1903-08-18
Information for Fishermen

Several good catches of white perch
and Mississippi catfish were made yes
terday morning IN the Potomac Just
above the Aqueduct Bridge. by George
town fishermen The catfish were un-
usually large. one of them weighing
seven pounds.
Temperature and condition OF water at
s a m, Great Falls--Tenperatur 20;
condition. l. Daleearlia reservoir-Tem-
perature. 73: condition at north connec-
Georgetown distributing reseryoir-Tem-
perature. 75; condition al infiuent gate
house 10; condition at efiuent gate
house. ID. Washington city reservoir
Temperature, 20; condition at infiuent,
10: condition at efauent "a
The Washington times., 1903-08-18
INv0L UNTARY PETITION
IN BANKRUPTCY FILED

An involuntary petition in bank
ruptcy was filed today against William
L. Bradley. who is engaged in the sale
OF painters supplies at 1917 Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest. The petit
tion is filed by William Waterfall s.
Co. and John T. Lewis Brothers & Co.,
OF Philadelphia, creditors OF Bradley
II is alleged in the petition that Brad
ley committed an act OF bankruptcy in
admitting in writing his inability to
pay his debts. The petition in bank
ruptcy became necessary by reason Of
the fact that several attachments had
been levied upon his property pursuant
TO suits recently entered against him.
The creditors are represented by Bran
den5urg q Brandenburg as their attor-
neys.
The Washington times., 1903-08-18
APPRAlSING LAND
FOR UNION DEPOT SITE
Commission in Session This Afternoos
at City Hall.

The commissioners appointed to ap.
praise the value of the land to be con-
demned for a site for the Union Station
met yesterday afternoon at 1880 O'Clock
In Circuit Court room No. l. at the citJ
Hall.
The commission, composed of John 8.
Larcombe, George r Harbin, and Will
lam p. Lipscomb. devoted last week &c
viewing the property the value OF which
is 10 be appraised. The same commits
sion Will hear testimony and appraiss
the value Of certain land to be con-
demned for the use OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company to extend
its freight facilities.
The Washington times., 1903-08-18
SECOND SUIT FILED
IN zoo WOLF CASE
Superintendent Baker Defendant in
Action for $4,000 Damages

Frank Baker, Superintendent of the
National Geological Park, has again
been named as defendant in a suit
brought by Hannah jackson, who seeks
to recover $4,000 as damages caused by
a wolf, alleged to be in charge OF the
defendant.
In her COMPLAINT. which is filed by At
toTney w. c. Prentiss. Mrs. jackson says
that on October Is. 1902. while endeavOr-
ing to protect her daughter Laura from
the attack OF wolf which escaped from
the Zoo Park. she was severely injured
and suffered mental distress and bodily
pain.
The Washington times., 1903-08-18
SYNAGOGUE IMPROVEMENTS.

The Jewish synagogue in North Wash
ington Street has been greatly improved.
both exteriorly and interiorly. The i'm
provements have nearly all been COM
pleted; what have not. will be by the
Jewish New Year. which will occur on
September %
The officers OF the synagogue are:
Isaac Eichberg. president; b. Well. vice
president; E. Goldsmith, treasurer; y.
WolIberg, secretary
The Washington times., 1903-08-18
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mamie Breen, Mary Esther. and Annie
Stoutenburgh have returned from a de-
lightful trip TO Ocean City.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. p Greene, Mrs.
George Harlow. and George Harlow. ir
started yesterday on a trip to Boston by
sea.
Walter N. Donnelly. the popular clerk
OF the Quartermaster's Department at
st. Asaph. spent Sunday at Colonial
Beach with friends.
DR.. Z. A. German started for Colonial
Beach this morning, to spend ten days