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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE.
Six People Seriously and Five
Slightly Hurt at Ashland.
FlREMEN WERE WARNED.
Conclusion Felt Half Mile-Bad Fire
at Boyd and $4,000 Blaze at
Racine.

Ashland. Wis, Jan. 9.-[Speeial.l /
While the fire department was fighting a
fire in the barn of George Wilkinson,
quantity of dynamite exploded. serl-
ously injuring four fremen and two
spectators, and causing havoc throughout
the city. Five others were slightly in
jured.
The fremen had been warned that
there was dynamite in the building, but
continued their work. The Wilkinson
family hurriedly vacated their dwelling
adjacent to the barn, when the dynamite
exploded, hurting fremen and spectators
to the ground.
Causes Panic in Church.
The barn was blown to fragments, and
nearly every house in Ashland was
shaken. windows being broken half a
mile away. Two windows i'll the Con-
gregational church were blown IN while
service was being held, creating panic
among the Worshipers. A crowbar was
blown through the air for several blocks,
smashing fences and windows. A board
was driven through the leg of Fireman
Forestal. Silver Nell, valuable trotter,
was killed by the explosion.
Bad Fire at Boyd.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Jan. 9.-[Spe-
Elal. IL. L. TtdluSuell > STORE dt oOy u
was destroyed by fire Saturday. Loss,
$4,000. Buildings adjoining caught fire,
but were extinguished with but small
loss.
Frank Bulls Residence Damaged.
Racine, Wis, Jan. 9.-[Special. i
Either by the explosion of gas heater III
a bathroom or crossed electric wire the
Dalatial home Of Frank *. Bull, presi-
dent Of the J. l. Case Threshing Machine
company. was damaged to the extent OF
$4,000 by fire Saturday. The building
with its contents, valued at SIS, 900, mar
rowly escaped destruction.
Mr. Bull and his family are wintering
at Camden. S. c., and only the servants
were in the house. The loss is fully GOV
cred by insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11

bar in 1853. He practiced at Ellicott-
vile, n. Y, during that year and then
came to Wisconsin. He was district at
torney in Trempealeau and Monroe
counties, Wis, and became a member
of the state Legislature in 1860. He
was circuit judge for the Sixth district
of Wisconsin from 1869 to 1877.
Judge Bum holds terms of court IN
Madison, La Crosse and Superior. He
occasionally sits with the United States
court of appeals in Chicago.
Judge Bum is well known in Milwau-
kee. having frequently sat in the federal
court in this city. He is highly regarded
by the legal profession throughout the
entire Seventh circuit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
NO FIGHT ON INSPECTION,

Madison, Wis, Jan. Tt Especial. 1T
is probable that the Legislature will not
be bothered with any fight over estab-
fishing Wisconsin grain Inspection at Su-
perior, like there was two years ago
For the past year eastern buyers have
had an Inspector at the head of the lakes
and they buy what grain they need with
out any. regard to any inspection, either
tenn has proved SO satisfactory to the
Superior grain men that they will prob
ably make no move to change matters
Milwaukee has taken great interest in
the Superior inspection question.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
BELIEVE HIM MURDERED,
Fred Kershaw of Racine Is Thought to
Be Victim of Crime Near
Clyde, Ga.

Racine. Wis, Jan. 7.-[Special. lit is
believed that Fred Kershaw, aged 20,
the son Of George Kershaw of this city,
has been murdered. Letters have been
received from the authorities at Clyde,
Ga, saying that a man answering the
description Of Fred Kershaw had been
murdered at a place ten miles from Clyde.
The Identification is not positive as yet.
but Fred Kershaw left here several
weeks ago to take position at Clyde,
and has not been heard from for ten
days Mr. Kershaw has wired that ev-
cry possible step be taken to establish the
identity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
RETURNS AS FROM DEAD.
twenty-five Years Ago-Now
Looking for Relatives.

Racine, Wis, Jan. 6.-Elliott White,
then boy, disappeared from Racine
twenty-five years ago. Every effort was
made to trace him. but without success.
He was given up as dead.
Mr.. White, now substantial Boston
business man, arrived in the city yester-
day. He has a wife and three sons, two
Of whom are at Port Arthur as civil engi-
neers, one with Japan and the other with
Russia. One of his sisters, Mrs. George
Schubach, is living in Peoria, H., but
the whereabouts of his mother and 9th
Ell brothers and sisters is unknown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11

felt strong and vigorous and decided that
he would continue his labors as federal
judge.
Last year Judge and Mrs. Bum cele-
brated the golden anniversary of cir
wedding and entertained many Of lneir
friends at a large reception.
The judges health is good, but he
feels that he needs a rest and for that
reason sends in. his resignation at this
time
No formal announcement of his resig-
nation has as yet been made by Judge
Bum. He will probably issue a state
ment later. He sent his resignation to
Washington last Monday.
Judge Bum will sit for the last time
In the federal court tomorrow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
JUDGE R. BUM RE1|RES.
The United States Judge at
Madison Has Resigned.
A. [. SANBORN NAMED.
President Roosevelt Appoints Madison
Lawyer to Succeed Federal
Judge.

Washington, D. c., Jan 6-[Special.
President Roosevelt this morning
named Arthur l.. Sanborn of Madison,
Wis, to succeed Judge Romance Bum
as Judge of the United States court for
the western district of Wisconsin, who
has resigned.
Madison, Wis, Jan. 6.-[Special. j
Judge Romance Bum Of the United
States court for the western district of
Wisconsin has resigned. He will retire
from the federal bench on January .,
after serving for over tWenty-seven
years.
Arthur l.. Sanborn of this city was
named today as his successor.
judge Bum retires on full salary. He
was entitled to retire five years ago,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
CANNOT NAME HIS DISEASE.
Eleven Doctors Examine Dying Man at
GAINESVILLE and Are Baffled.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. 7.-[Special.1-
Just what Robert Krieger is suffering
from is not yet decided He was brought
from Evansville and was supposed to be
suffering from CHAMBERS in an advanced
stage. 1t was first reported that he had
contracted the disease while skinning a
dead horse. Eleven doctors have ex-
amined him but have been unable to de-
termine what is the matter with him.
He is a mass Of sores although the chem
ical analysis of the puss does not show
CHAMBERS or tuberculisic germs. He is
diving
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
CLAIMS SELF-DEFENSE.

Florence, Wis, Jan. 7.-[SpeciaL /
D. e. Leroy Of Pentoga, Mich, was
shot and killed last night supposedly by
Dick Rogers, who fired three shots, all
taking effect. The shooting was the re-
suit of fight. Rogers came to Florence
this morning and gave himself up, claim
ing he shot in self -defense.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
MOLDERS VOTE TO STRIKE.
One Hundred and Thirty Case Company
Employees Tie Up Big Plant
at Racine.

Racine, Wis, Jan. 6.-[Special.l-
One hundred and thirty molders en-
ployed in the foundry of the Case Thresh-
isg Machine company last night voted to
60 on a strike because Of a reduction in
wages from 10 to 80 per cent. AS a re-
suit os this strike the foundry is closed
and the entire factory, where 1900 men
are employed, will shut down for an in
definite period.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION.
State Superintendent Cary Wants Dis,
tricts to Be Combined Wherever
Conditions Make 1t Feasible.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 6.-State Superin-
tendent of Public instruction G. p. Cary
pays especial attention in his biennial re-
port to the consolidation of country
school districts. Supt. Cary says:
I am strongly in favor of the consolida.
ton of schools, whenever and wherever the
conditions warrant it. And the conditions
always warrant it whenever the school pop
ulation is small, the salaries paid teachers
low, and the condition of the roads such as
to render transportation feasible
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
SUICIDE HOAX REUNITES THEM.
Evansville Bride Fools Her Husband-All
Is Forgiven.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. Angry be-
cause of a family disagreement, Mrs.
William e. Press a bride, told he1, hus-
contents of a bottle Of carbolic acid and
showed them an empty bottle. Medical
aid was summoned and all family diff
culties were forgiven. Then the young
wife confessed the hoax.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
AssYRIAN COLONY SPLITS UP.

La Crosse, Wis, Jan. Especial. i
on account Of a serious split in the AS
syrian colony here, it is understood that
one portion will leave the city and locate
trouble is over who shall be the king of
the colony, the present one, king Char.
lev" having had trouble with some Of his
subjects.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
BLOW THEMSELVES FOR MUSIC.
KrehPs Orchestra of Chicago to Play a:
the Junior Prom
Madison. Wis, Jan.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 7.-[Special. T.
At a meeting Of the junior prom commit
tee, held last evening, the bid of Krehl's'
orchestra of Chicago 20 furnish music for
the prom. on February II, was accepted
at $500 plus transportation, for twenty
five musicians. Several innovations are
being planned by the committee, one be-
ing to serve supper III the boxes on the
main floor instead Of the gun rooal.
which was used last year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
SOLDIERS TO HOLD REUNION.
Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin
Veterans to Meet at Marinette.

Marinette, Wis, Jan. 7-One of the
greatest reunions of soldiers ever held
in Wisconsin will take place on June q,
% and %, when the Upper Peninsula
and Northern Wisconsin Veterans asso-
citation holds its annual meeting here
Ex-Gov. Hoard, Jack Crawford, the
poet scout, Phil Cheek and other notables
have promised to attend. Gov. La Fol
lette and Gov. Warner Of Michigan are
also aXnectPQ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
JUDGE BUNN'S LONG CAREER.
He Was Appointed to the Federal Bench
October 80, 1877.

Judge Romano Bum entered upon his
duties the United States district judge
for the western district of Wisconsin,
October 80, 1877. He was born in South
Hartwfck, Otsego county, \. Y, Septem-
Der "a. 1929. He removed to western
New York in 1882 and to Wisconsin in
1854. He was educated at Springyille
academy, n Y, and admitted to the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
BILLS SOMEWHAT HIGHER.
Clean Up Of Old Year and Purchase Of
Coal Run Institutions Ac-
counts UP.

Madison, Wis. Jan. IL Special. AT
its regular monthly meeting, the board
of control audited the following bills for
the maintenance of the public institu-
tons for the month Of December:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11

"A traveller in Siberia is the. authority
for the statement that the natives along
the coast eat much wood. The bark is
stripped from the trees and cooked until
it is q pulp j
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
TO PRODUCE "HERMIONE"
Haresfoot Dramatic Club Will Give Play
at Madison on Jan
uary 20.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 6.-[Special.] j
The production of "Hermione" by the
Haresfoot Dramatic club will take place
January 20. The cast of characters fol-
low:
President Young. ............ Allen Hubbard
Mr. Wetheridge, president of the board
of trustees. .............R Ralph c. Angel
Claude Wetheridge, Mr.. Wetheridge's son
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
Record Broken in Missouri.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 9.-For the
first time since 1868 the electoral vote of
Missouri was cast today for Republican
presidential and vice presidential candi-
dates. Theodore Roosevelt for President
and Charles W. Fairbanks for vice presi-
dent received the full vote of the cleo
tors, who met and canyassed the vote Of
the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
MEETING OF ELECTORS.
James K. Isley Is Elected to Fill Va
caney Caused by His Fathers
Death.

Madison. Wis, Jan. 9.-[SpeciaLl-
The presidential electors met at noon and
organized by electing A. II. Hall as
chairman. James *. Isley of Milwau-
kee was chosen to fill the vacancy caused
by the death Of Charles X. Ilsley. The
meeting then adjourned until 2 o'clock,
as trains are delayed and some of the
electors had not arrived. This afternoon
there remains to be done the recording
of the vote of the stote for Theodore
Roosevelt and c.. w Fairbanks and the
choice of messenger to carry the news
to Washington.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11
The popular vote

The popular vote for the presidential
candidates was as follows:
Roosevelt, r.. $40, 500, 7s5 Gorrigan s. L. 4, zoe
Parker, Dem. $50 304 Holcomb, Con. $50
Swallow, Pro. 25I ,419
Debs Soc..... 3S7 ,644 Total vote. - 33S IFS
Watson, Peo. 109742 Roosevelt maj ,742, $40
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11

In view Of the meeting of the electors
today the result of the electoral vote in
November will be of interest. It follows:
Roose- Par Roosa. Par
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-01-11

These bills are higher than usual, be-
cause Of the cleaning up of all bills Of
the end Of the year, and also because Of
large quantities of coal purchased.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-01
WAS CONTRAST YAL|D!
An Interesting Tease to Be
Tried In tN Courts of
H',% County
ATTORNEYS TO SUIT LAWYERS
PlaintifT Seeks to Enjoin Defendant
Froh Praetioins Law in Town Of
Acknowledgement Was Made Whom
Plaintiff Purchased Law Practice
Z Validity of Contract Will DO Tested.

Special to Times Republican,.
Ackley, March IA case mas just
been brought at Acleley that VIII oe
of interest to professional and pusl-
ness men. The case is brought ny
John r.. Heinz against j. S. Roberts,
and both parties to the suit are attor-
neys. The action grew out OF con-
tract entered into by the parties last
spring, in which j. S. Roberts sofa
his law library, office furniture and the
good will of his law business to John
iR. Heinz, also agreeing in writing not
to again engage in legal practice or
open a law office in the town of Ackley
or vicinity, and providing that in case
Mr.. Roberts again entered into the law
business or opened a law office in Ack-
ley he was to pay to Mr.. Heinz the
sum of 5000 damages for the breach OF
contract. The plaintiff is suing for
the $500 damages and other damages
growing out OF the contract and also
for an injunction. 1t will be interest
ing to see which way the court holds
on the injunction question as the
courts of our state have apparently held
both ways on that question.
After entering into the above con-
tract MI. Roberts moved to the state
of Washington, where he remained
during the last summer and returned
In the fall to Iowa and again entered
into the law practice in Ackley. with
out making any settlement with Mr..
Heinz, claiming that Mr.. Heinz can
neither obtain an injunction under his
contract or recover the stipulated
damages therein agreed upon.
Mr. Heinz has, however, taken up the
case and intends to fight 1T to the end,
and should he gain nothing by it, it
will at least be beneficial case to
other young attorneys, that they may
not enter into contracts of such ma
ture that are utterly void and nonen-
forcible.
MIR. Roberts is an old practitioner
and has resided in Ackley for a long
time, having served as mayor in the.
town for a continuous term of eleven
years. Mr.. Heinz, on the other hand,
is d young man, having grown up in
the town of Ackley and formerly stud
led law under Mr. Roberts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-01
swlFTs TO CONTRIBUTE.
Packers to Aid in Increasing Morning.
side Endowment.

Packers to Aid in Increasing Morning.
side Endowment.
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, March Promoting the
plan of the Morringside College au-
thorities to raise an endowment fund
of s25O,00O for that institution, Rev.
w. s. Lewis, president of the college.
is now in Chicago, where, it is report
ed, he has interested the Swifts in the
school, and received a promise OF
substantial contribution from those
capitalists.
Several weeks ago DR.. Lewis went
east where he met a number of prom
inent 1nanciers and endeavored to in
terest them in the future Of Morning.
side college. While in New York City
he met Bishop Fowler with whom he
discussed the project of raising the de-
sired fund for the college, and was in
troduced to a number Of other prom
inent men in the Methodist Episcopal
church.
While in New York DR.. Lewis met
DR.. Bagnell, former pastor OF the First
Methodist church of Sioux City, now
pastor of the Metropolitan temple OF
New York City. DR.. Lewis also vis-
tied washington, where ne met SEN
ator Dolliver who promised assistance
in introductions and use Of his infiu-
ence.
1t is the intention Of DR.. Lewis to en-
deavor to interest Andrew Carnegie In
the college.
A few days ago DR.. Lewis left for
Chicago to again urge the matter OF
the endowment upon the Swift COM
pany. While the latter has named no
definite sum the company has given a
promise to donate funds, in view Of the
FIRMS interest in Sioux City and pros
pective investments
Turnout the conference the endow-
ment plan is being pushed, and ev-
cry pastor Is making a special effort to
raise money for the college. II the en-
dowment is secured a number Of i'm
provements will be made in the insti-
tuition,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-01
STRANGERS TOOK THEM IN.
Woodward Business Men Have IN
pleasant Experience.
cs...aia1 70 H,i,,oos. I1an,,1linar


Woodward, L., March. 1. - Two
men giving names as Sharp and Burk,
dorped into this place few weeks ago.
Sharp being a tailor by trade. made
arrangements with our clothier to start
tailor shop. A number of orders for
suits and pants were taken and made,
up. none proving satisfactory, the gar
ments were left On Mr.. Haskell's hands
involving a considerable outlay.
Then 1T transpired that Sharp and
Haskell Dissolved partnership, Sharp
starting tailor shop on his own re-
sources, borrowing and buying on pro-
misses to pay, on outfit consisting Of
stove, table. chairs. bed and bedding,
machine and etc Sharp's friend Burk
being an expert wrestler and foot-racer
mixed with our local sports in that
line. Last evening Sharp and Burk
disposed of the furnishings of the tall
lor shop to the second hand store and
left for parts unknown, taking with
them cloth for three suits which a
farmer of this vicinity had left with
them to be made up and leaving a good
sized board bill with the hotel pro-
prietor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-01
M'EWEN is MISSING
Well known Travelling Man Has Dis
appeared and Friends Are Mystified
at His Action = May Have Been
Financially Embarrassed.
Special to rimes-kepubiican.

Special to Times kepubiican.
Waterloo, March 1.-More or less
mystery and not little speculation
attaches to the singlar disappearance
of .Scotty" McEwen, well known
travelling man in the employ of the
Waterloo Candy Company. Of this city.
He was last heard of from Winthrop
on the line of the Illinois Central in
Buchanan county, one week ago
Thursday, when he wrote the factory
that he had collected about $40 and
would forward it the next day. The
preceding day Mrs. McDwen. who re-
sides here, received a letter from her
husband. He stated that he expected
to return home last Saturday. That
was the last heard from him.
An investigation disclosed that
tho, SO far as known, Mr.. McEwen
was not addicted to either liquor or
gambling, that he was financially en-
barrassed, that is that he owed con-
siderable sums of money about town
Among other obligations was one to a
local bank of $35. Mr.. Sed6wick, man
ager for the candy company, declined
to express an opinion further than to
express the hope that the missing man
would put himself in evidence in a day
or two He said Mr. McEwen's disap-
pearance under the circumstances was
singular, to say the least. He admit
ted Mr.. McEwen had written him that
he had collected $40 or more for the
firm and said, that he would send it in
the next day. He had not done this
however and nothing more had been
heard of McEwen.
Mrs. McEwen, who is his second
wife, and two children, constitute the
family other than himself. They are
greatly worried about him, fearing that
some betiding evil may have befallen
him
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-01
Senator Shirley Gilliland Not
In Favor of Educational
Board of Control
PRESENT PLAN THE BEST
Says He Finds Things Working
Smoothly at the University and That
the Attendance is Increased - Bet
ter Feeling Prevails at the Univer
sity at Present Time.
Special to Tlmes-Republlcan.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, March 1.-Senator Shir-
ley Gilliland, who has been in the city
for the past two days, does not favor
the board of control idea as a substi-
tute for the present board of regent
system for the state university. Refer
ring to the basis for this conclusion
he said: II have been all over the
university during the past two days
and find that everything is working
smoothly and we'll. The attendance Is
increased and harmony prevails where
last spring all was discord. These
facts. proving that broader and
better feeling prevails in university
circles, attests the wisdom OF the ac-
ton Of the board of regents. Com
posed as the board is, of thirteen rep
resentative citizens of the state. the
state at large took this decision as fin
al and ceased to consider the subject.
Had the decision of that question been
in the hands of a board of control OF
three men, their Judgment would be in
question yet"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-01
ATTACKED BY THUG.
Stranger Tells Mystery Story at Fort
Qodue.

Stranger Tells Mystery Story at Fort
Dodge.
Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, March With scalp
wound four inches long ana plooa-
covered but determined face. Pierre Ia.
FORMER, of Winnipeg, Canada, stag
gered into one of the local physician $
offices at o'clock this morning, cainl-
ly asking the doctor. who sleeps IN q
room adjoining his office, IL he woulo
kindly fix up his head.
The strangers story was told to the
physician, and Is as follows:
1.-TWO weeks ago l resigned my 20
sition with private detective crew
in Winnipeg, and decided to take a
rest and visit with my brother, who
lives at Atchison, Kansas, where l
am now bound. A few weeks prior TO-
my resigning from the detective force
I was instrumental in breaking up
one Of the worst gang Of robbers and
thieves the city had ever had, allow
ing but one to escape. Twelve of the
gang were arrested by me and my
assistants, and the man who escaped
is well known to me, and l firmly be-
lieve he is the man who assaulted me
in the car at an early hour this morn
ing"