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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13
Division Contest Next Week.

At the preliminary contest be
tween pupils Of the Washburn High
School last Friday night Miss
Monaco Rockstad and Miss Jessie
Sheridan were found to have a tie in
the markings for deciamations, aud
9he two will enter the division con
test as therepresentives of the local
school. The division contest will be
held in this city Friday evening of
next week, at which time there will
be contestants from the high schools
OF Washburn, the two Superior high
schools. Iron River and Bayfield,.
Toe winners in the coming contest
will meet in the final contest to be
held in Superior May Both. The
work of arranging for the contest is
in charge of the local high school.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13

the building was let to James A.
Sheridan, Nels Palm and A. w.
Swain, at SIS, 1866. At the same
time n. M. Oscar, w. Ii. Irish
.. A. Lamoreaux were named as
a building committee of the pub
lie library board. Tn addition to
the contract price the contrac-
tors were allowed 1894 for work
not included in their original
contract; the furniture cost 81, :
500; the architects services $7773;
lighting $3.50; site 81, 800; while.
perhaps a hundred dollars was
expended in other details, bring
ing the cost of construction Up
to over $4,000.
From the first Architect Wild
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13
City Council Meets.

The city council had session
lasting until midnight last Saturday
night and transacted considerable
routine business and large amount
Of special business. After several
ballots Tim Kearns was made a.
member Of the police force to fill the
vacancy recently aade by the resig-
nation of Andrew Johnson. Joe
Boushcy was elected pound master
at salary Of twenty dollars a
month. A committee was named to
investigate the feasibility of leasing
the Bank of Washburn building.
Vacancies on the school board were
filled by appointment O. the mayor.
W. M. Tomkins was employed to
assist the city attorney ia the liti-
cation pending between the city and
the water company.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13

The furniture of the new struct-
ure is nearly all new, and consists
principally Of nine good reading
tables, the librarian S desk, die
tlonary stand, adapted to M merors
needs, the metal stacks or shelvingr
paper files. etc. The building is
h Andscmely finished inside, and at
each end of the building there eis a
magnificent orick fire place.
The floors are covered with cork
carpets. There is, however,
noticeable absence Of pictures and
plants, which. are about all t1at is
lacki.g to CON plete the beauty of
the interior.
The arrangement Of the books aid
the general style of everything ap-
peals at once to the visitor. Three
thousand books are in the circUlat-r
ing department of the library, and
there is room on the shelves for five
hundred more volumes, and plentv
OF room for more shelving.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13

Carnegie, whose generous gifts
has caused educational in>ttu-
tions and libraries to be erected
in every part Of the country.
EARLY in 1903 Mr.. Carnegie al
vised Mayor Irish that he would
give $4,000 to the city of Wash
burn fora new library board. In
June, 1903, the president Of the
board was instructed to confer
with Architect Wildhagen inrc
ference to the pans for a neN
building. Shortly afterwards 4
site was purchased on Washing
ton avenue for the Ia lding, ard
in January, 1904, Tue contract for
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13
Throngs of Citizens Visit the
Building Saturday Night.
The New Structure One of the Finest in
the State, and is Completed at a
Cost of Over $4,000

Washburn's new public IL
brary was formally opened to the
public last Friday night, and to
say that the new structure is a
model in every respect is not
over-stating the truth. Over
twenty thousand dollars has
been expended II the building
and grounds, and as a result
Washburn perhaps has the finest
public library of any city of the
size in the state. Eighteen
thousand dollars of the amount
has been donated by that magni-
ficent philanthrophist, Andrew
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13
BURNS TEN HORSES
Fire OF Noon Tuesday Burns e. L.
Willes's Livery.
BUILDING COMPLETELY RUINED
Only Five Of the Fifteen Horses are Saved.
Harnesses and Rigs are Burned
Loss About 50, 900, With but
$500 Insurance.
BUILDING COMPLETELY RUINED

The livery stable of G, L. Wiley
was a scene Of disastrous fire at
noon Tuesday. Ten of the fifteen
horses in the stable, nearly all the
harness carriages and buggies to-
gether with the building, were
burned in the fierce confagration.
The fire started in the front of the
stable from a gasoline can which
was being used to clean harness, and
IN an instant seemed to spread to
every part of the building. Five
horses in the rear of the stable, one
of them belonging TO O. A. Lamof-
eaux, and the balance being the
property OF Mr.. Wiley, were saved,
but the other ten horses in the stalls,
persisted, and nothing could be done
TO get them from the building. Mr..
Wiley has suffered a loss of nearly
four thousand dollars and had but
four hundred dollars of insurance.
The stable was one of the most
complete in northern Wisconsin, and
contained some fine horses, as well
as some of the nattiest and most ex-
pensive vehicles. The best Of the
rigs were burned. but some stock in
the shed in the rear of the barn was
saved. The fire seemed to shoot
through every part or the building,
and although the fire company did
prompt and effective service still so
rapidly did the fire run that nothing
could be done to prevent the total
loss of the building end nearly all of
its contents.
Fortunately Mr. Wiley had stored
his cutters,and other rigs outside of
the building and these were saved,
but the fire left him without
harnesses, and with but four horses,
and part of his rolling stock. These
are now being cared for in the barn
back of the post Office, and Mr..
Wiley resumed business DIT once.
Before supper time he had new
harnesses and was doing business.
Yesterday six new horses were pur-
chased by Mr.. Wiley and he will
resume business under full Roadway
in the McBeath barn today.
The barn was about to be enlarged,
and the lumber was on the ground
for the new part of the building,
but the construction had not been
started.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13

beneath the desk, and when any
part # the building needs light,
or when any lights should be
closed off, they are handled With
ou5 the necessity Of moving,
Tue library is divided into six
rooms, the principal ones of
which open into one another by
large and beautiful archways,
and these have been Classified
as the children's reading read
ing, the general or adults room,
reference room, stack room and
librarians office. Ia the base
ment there is a spacious club
room OF lecture room, and a
smaller room for the same pur-
pose, q boiler room, and storage
room.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13

The building has been brought to
its state of perfection through the
conscientious work of the library
board, which at the present time is
composed Of Nels M. Oscar, presi
dent; w. Fl. Irish, vice president;
Q, @. Sowder, secreta VI aud Mrs
VIM. O'Neil, E. Bryan, Q. A.
Lamoreaux, Charles Peterson, Mrs.
j. A. Sheridan, Mrs. W. D. Carson,
and S, A. Oscar, who is member ex-
0fficio, through his position as city
superintendent of schools, The
board owe much in the way Of prac-
tical suggestions TO Miss L. En-.
Stearns, who is connected with the
Wisconsin Free Library Commits.
sion, Miss Corneila Marvin, who is
also competed with this work, has
also offered some good advice to the
board,
Washhurn's new public library
IS situated on Washington avenue,
and occupies site $40 x 100 fe. t,
and the building is 30 70 feet in
size. 1t is one of the ornaments to-
the city WHICH will always be shown
with Conscientious pride TO stlr'ang-
ers who visit here.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13

hagen has supervised the work.
and his services have been very
satisfactory to the library board.
The local contractors performed
their pat of the work in a splen-
dio manner, and the building as
it now stands is a monument to
the conscientious endeavors of
architect, builders and the IL
brary board.
AS the vast throngs made
their way to the new building
last Saturday night they faced
a magniticently lighted struct-
ure. From every part of the
building shown the bright rays
of electricity. The grounds
slope towards the two streets.
but that and the walks are still
in 3 rough condition, and it will
requirea good deal of work to
bring them in keeping with the
rest of the building. Broad
stone steps lead down from the
building, and on either side are
electric lights.
The building is of a beautiful
brcwnstone, taken from the
local quarries, and two huge
pillars adorn the entrance.
There are handsome doors lead
ing into a vestibnle, and in this
there is spacious room for outer
garments. UNI brellas and other
things which the visitor might
rot wish to carry inside. AS
one enters the main doors he
comes directly into the building,
which certainly is pleasing to
the eye and the pride Of citizens
Of the city, IN the center of the.
room, commanding a view Of
every part of the main floor is
the librarians desk, This hapd-
some piece Of furniture is com
plete IN every detail, AL the
cards Of the patrons to the Ii
brary, the records Of the insti-
tuition, and the various things
needle | by Mrs. Greenwood are
at hand. TIE lights Of every
part of the building are con-
trolled from swi tches concealed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13
Nels H. TWeedt Dead.

Nels f. Tweect, formerly of this
city, but for many years resident
of Birchlake, where he has occupied
the position of postmaster, died
March goth. Mr.. Tweedt was born
August 1st, 1869, and was man OF
many excellent qualities, aud had a
large number of friends throughout
Bayfield, county. He leaves wife
and three children to mourn him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13
E. Sauve Admitted to the Bar.

Judge b. Sauve, Of Iron River,
has just passed an examination of
TIE state board and is now full
fiedged lawyer. Mr.. Sauve has
been chairman Of Iron River several
times and is now municipal Judge.
His many friends throughout the
county are pleased to know OF his,
admission to the bar.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-04-13
Miss Ella Herring Married.

Miss Ella Herring, who has lived for
part OF the time during the past few
years in this city, and Mr.. Oscar M.
Johnson, Of Chippewa Falls. were
married in the latter city last even
ing. Miss Olga Herring. sister of
the bride, went from here to Chippe-s
wa Falls to attend the wedding.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-30
OUIBBLE OVER
WHO AND WHY

Paris, Jan. 30.-The international
Commission inquiring into the North
Sea incident at its sessions today
heard two Swedish witnesses. Captain
Johnson and Mate Stromberg of the
cargo boat Aldebarin. Both testified
that few hours preceding the firing
on the British trawlers their boat was
attacked in the North Sea and many
shots fired without serious damage.
Hugh Obeorne, British agent, said the
strange vessel was the Russian trans
port Kamtchatka, which mistoook the
Swedish craft for torpedo boat. He
further declared that the Kamchatka
thereafter sent Admiral Rojestvensky
wireless message that he had been
attacked. by a torpedo boat. Rojest-
vensky thereupon ordered the squad
ron to be on the lookout for the tor
pedo boats which Obeorne asserted
caused the North Sea incident.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-30
DEATH CLAIMS
A BRIGHT MAN
Special to the New Mexican.

Special to the New Mexican.
Roswell, N. NJ, Jan. 3O-Harvey F
M. Bear, editor of the Roswell Daily
Record the only Democratic daily in
the Territory, and one of the best
known citizens of southeastern New
Mexico, died. at his home in this city
yesterday morning of ascending paraly'
sis after an illness, of three weeks. Mr.
Bear came here two years ago from
Wellington, Kansas, where he was su.
perintendent of the public schools for
several years. He established the
Daily Record soon after his arrival.
He was staunch and uncompromis-
ing Democrat and was strong advo-
cate of statehood in any form. He is
survived by wife and two children,
together with father and mother who
reside here. His wife was Miss Grace
Thorp, formerly of New York and a
cousin of President Roosevelt Charles
E. Mason, brother-in-law of the de-
ceased is editor of the Register, a Re-
publican publication of this city. The
funeral will probably be held tomor-
row.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-30
NOTED AMERICAN
KILLED in PARIS

Paris, Jan. 30.-Consul General
Gowdy has been informed by the au-
thorities that the stranger recently run
over and killed on Place de la Con-
corde has been identified as former
Justice Kelley of the International
Court of Appeals of Cairo, Egypt, who
had recently been residing in London.
Anthony M. Kelley first came into ma
tional prominence through his nomina-
ton by President Cleveland as minis
ter to Italy in 1885. His appointment
was cancelled because of the objec-
tions of the Italian government. Later
he was appointed to the International
Court at Cairo, where his record was
distinguished and from which he re-
signed In 1902.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-30
Five Thousand Japanese and Ten
Thousand Russians Sleep
Upon the Two Latest
Batt|efe|ds.
BROWN MEN v|CT0RS
Cars Soldiers Retreat in Defeat
Leaving the Enemy in Doubt
As to Probable Action
Impending.

| Toxic Jan. 3O-The casualties dur.
ing the fighting at Chenchiehpao and
Haikoupai are estimated at 5000 Jap
anese and 10000 Russians
Are in the Dark.
Toxic, Jan. 30.-The Russian activ-
ity on Shakhe River seemed to have
ceased after the fights at Chencehpao
and Haikoupai where the Japanese
were victorious. The object of the op-
erations is not clearly understood here.
but it is suggested that the Russians
either intended to turn to the Japanese
left and move heavy force down west
Of Lao River, or were seeking to di-
vert attention from some projected op-
GRAFTON against the Japanese right. The
Manchurian army headquarters, tele-
graphing yesterday, said: There has
been no great change in the direction
Of the right and center armies since
January 28th, except the constant col
lisions between reconnoitering parties
The enemy's main body at Chenchieh-
pao and Heikoupai seems to have re-
treated in the direction of Neinyupao.
At a point ten miles northwest of
Chang Tan the enemy left many dead"
Two Generals Wounded.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 30.-Lieutenant
General Grippenberg, commander of
the second army, telegraphed Emperor
Nicholas that the Russians have occu-
pied Santa Tftse, (Siamatsze). He al
so reports that Generals Mitchenko and
KOndratsvitch are wounded.
Russia Again Loses.
General Okus Headquarters, Sunday
via Fusan, Jan. 30.-Two divisions of
the Japanese troops attacked Pehow-
ski and drove four divisions of Rus
SLAMS across the Hun River Six hun
dred Russians were captured. The
Russians are making stand across
the river. One Russian division made
several attacks on Santanpu to the
east, but were driven back with loss of
over 4,0O0
Bitter News of Defeat.
St. Petersburg, Jan. 30.-The Rus
sian advance movement against the
Japanese left failed and General Grip
penberg has notified the Emperor that
he has discontinued the offensive.
Generals Mitchenko and Kondratsvitch
while not seriously injured, have been
obliged to relinquish their commands.
The war Office gives no estimate of
the Russian losses, but they are be.
lieved to be large.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-30
SUIT is NOW OF
LOCAL INTEREST
Government to Stake Testimony in
kansas.coIorad0 Water Case at
Santa Fe Tomorrow.

The hearing in the Kansas-C Colorado
water suit, which has been in pro
gress at Denver for several weeks, be
fore Commissioner G. A. Richardson
of Roswell, appointed by the Supreme
Court of the United States, rested its
proceedings in the Queen City on Sat
urday last for the present and ad
journed to meet in Santa Fe tomorrow
At this time the introduction of tes
timony by the government will be re
sumed Colorado has closed its case
That state is represented by Attorney
General r. s. Miller, Judge G. D
Hayt and Attorney C. G. Dawson. The
Kansas array of legal talent is com
posed of 8. s. Ashbaugh and J. p
Doyle is acting as official stenographer
The government is represented by A
G. Campbell, Of Washington, D. G., as
sistant to United States Attorney Gen
eral Moody.
Mr.. Richardson and Mr.. Campbell
arrived in the Capital yesterday and
the other attorneys connected with the
case will reach this city tonight to be
present when the hearing is resumed
tomorrow. The federal building will
probably be the place Of meeting and
It is expected the case will continue
for two or three days.
Messrs. Richardson and Campbell
Will 60 from Santa Fe to Roswell
where they reside. Mr.. Campbell has
not been at Roswell in four years.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-30
Russia Has Probably Succeeded
at Last in Stirring Up Strife
in the Breast Of a
Powerful Foe.
VICE CONSUL WOUNDED
British Consulate at Warsaw Shame
lessIy Attacked While Promiscuous
PIacards Accuse England Of
Inciting Revolution.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 3O.-New com
plications between Great Britain and
Russia are feared on account of the
attack on the British consul and vice
consul at Warsaw Saturday night
Coming on the heels of placards post
ed by the assistant chief of police at
= Moscow, charging Great Britain with
melting the revolution in Russia, the
Warsaw incident is likely to arouse an
outburst in Great Britain which may
strain existing relations between the
two countries. Beyond the fact of the
attack resulting in the wounding of
the British vice consul, who is now in
hospital, the British embassy has no
details of the affair, but Sir Charles
Hardings, British ambassador, has al
ready delivered note to Foreign Min
lister Lamsdorff asking for immediate
explanations. Count Lamsdorff re-
piled by saying that instructions had
been sent to remove all traces of the
placards. 1t is learned, however, that
similar notices have been posted at
Libau and Reval
Killed in Riot.
Warsaw, Jan. 30.-The number of
killed and wounded during Saturday
night here is estimated at 160 All out
of door life in the city is at complete
standstill. All restaurants, cafes and
shops are closed.
Are Good at Headquarters.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 30.-Most of the
factories and mills at st. Petersburg
are in operation today and the strike
to all intents and purposes is ended. A
few large establishments have not yet
fully resumed operations, owing to the
ofiicfaT formalities necessary in regis
tering their thousands of employees.
Warsaw Flames MoIder.
Warsaw, Jan. 30-The streets have
been quiet since yesterday evening,
but the strike continues in full swing
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-30
SENATOR TELLER
SPEAKING TODAY
Special to the New Mexican.

Special to the New Mexican.
Washington, Jan. 30.-Senator Tel
ler Of Colorado, Is today speaking
against uniting New Mexico and Ari-
zona as one state. He declares that
one objection to the entire Hamilton
joint statehood bill Is that with re-
CARDS to Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory, 1t would be impossible to prohibit
the sale of whisky in only one half of
that state. If the Oklahoma half can
have whisky the Indian Territory half
can also have it. Teller began speak
ing at 2 o'clock this afternoon
viii Settle the Question.
Washington, Jan. 30.-The Senate
has agreed to vote on the joint state.
hood bill and all Of It's amendments be-
fore adjourning Thursday, February I.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-30
DESIRE new COUNTY
WITH FAIR ARTES|A
AS ITS CAPITAL
Substantial John Rictey Explains
the Needs of a People Who Are
Improving the Best Irrigated Agri-
cultural Section of a Rich VdIlev.

commissioner live in the southern DOR
tion.
"All tho county property, cour
house, Jail and bridges are in tht
southern half.
"sThe proposed county of Artesia will
have to help pay for this property ant
get none OF the benefits; the assess
ments on which tax will be levied
will be made next March giving the
old county the benefit of large values
that have come in during the last year
Our bill provides for the election o1
county officials in the fall of 1906 thus
entailing no increased expense fo1
nearly two years--no more fair propo
sition was ever submitted.
Each part of the county showed
last fall about the same number of reg.
istersfTvoters with at least 100 set.
Tiers in the north part that had not
been there long enough to be entitled
to vote.
Showing Of Tax Rolls.
"The tax rolls for 1904 show an as
sessment valuation of in round num-
bers $1,8O0.000 OF this about
100000 was in the north half. We
have statement sworn to by six re-
putable citizens of the town of Arte-
sia giving in detail facts regarding the
valuation of property that has come in
since the last assessment showing that
the actual value of such property was
$50S,000 and probable assessed valua-
ton of $254,350. Add to this the for
mer valuation brings the amount up to
near $1,00O,0OO.
'This increase consists of land
proved up, lands scripped, wells drilled,
we'll machines, buildings and stocks of
goods. The next two years will far
more than double our valuation. This
year will see 100 new wells brought in
which will mean water enough for at
least 10000 acres of new land. This
land will be worth $50 per acre, or
100000. Our lands will be largely
planted in alfalfa and orchards, and
there is no reason why they should not
soon approximate in value lands in
the Roswell country where alfalfa
lands are worth $100 per acre and or
chards from $3.50 to $500 per acre. No
one need worry about the proposed
county of Artesia not being able to
maintain itself and as far as the Carls-
bad section Is concerned they ought to
be able to maintain county govern
ment on twice the assessable valua-
ton some other counties in New Mex.
leo have.
Will Double II.
"They expect to, by the aid OF the
government, greatly enlarge their wat
er supply and If they will display the
same energy they give the Artesia
real estate men credit for they should
soon double their assessed valuation.
"They already have their county
bridges and buildings and should be
happy.
1--WE have answered this contention
that we should wait two years by our
bill that does not 60 into effect for
nearly that length of time"