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fieav; Bain and Hail Storms 'ollow a Cyclone in Wisconsin, BRIDGE AND TRACK WASHOUTS of Over $50,000 Loss in CHppewa Crosse Churches Struck. Lnncister, May JThe jrst Btonu for years swept over Grant county yesterday afternoon and lightning, hail and flood played havoc with uildings, crops, cattlfe and other property. Heavy rains are reported from a I parts of the surrounding country. A Bloomingtou la barn was struck by lightning. The hay and grain and a horse ielohging to Milt wore consumed: Tlie all efforts to be 1-d away from vanger.

At Flora Halt i c'biragcji was struck by lightniug nnd nearly but he is recovering. West o' Lancaster about five miles, there was a terrific hailstorm. The ground completely with hailstones nnd in little runs were piled up a loot deep ot more. Creeks and streams were i Bo floqi ed as to prevent travel in many places. li.

iigton, May hotyy rain fell yesterday afternoon and cuing, accompanied by a cloud- nil a hard and city, causing The I-Vcatonu-a and '-linuK-hrs to nse doing damage to bridges, fences ind drowning some livestock. The Btorm did some damage to hay and pasturr -hinds' and crops. Vvillc. May rain, hail and electric storm I.here yesterday afternoon, itail- I'latt ti occurre -road bi Bo-uger many lands 'Kin, 'heavy yiciuitj finning by dg i-B wore washed out. and pas- anil freight traffic has been it was the heaviest storm in ears.

Maiiy cattlu in the low- en- drowni-d. May A very nin and hail Ktm-m struclc "lust yesterday uflonioon, VJD- for about three hours and dn- reat amount of damage to struck and tilled By North-Western- freight and nearly caused the wrecking of the train. i Ban Claire, Win, bridges in-the town of Brunswick were carried out by floods. The loss in Brunswick is abont $2000, More rain fell last night and today there was a heavy rise of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers. Menomonie.

May sawmills here aiid at Falls are closed on account of water. The freshet carried away numerous small bridges -throughout the county. HE SEES SPOOKS. Green Bay Residence Visited Nightly by Strange Sights and Sounds. Green Bny, May Bay'has ghost that is creating considerable olnrui and excitement iu the section of the which it inhabits.

is lilleged to exist in the residence of George B. Wade, a tender in Cudahy's meat market and formerly a resident "of Milwaukee, and is said to make visits between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock p. m. at intervals of about a week. Mr.

Wade declares he awoke one night and sa'w the spook in his bedroom. He re- Intcs that it was the spirit of an elderly woman ijnd vanished when he moved. On its regular visits the ghost is said to be hoard walking iii the second story of the bouse, then to descend tiie stairs, walk through several rooms on the first floor and then to ascend the stairs. Occupants of the bouse sny they can plainly hear Rounds of a struggle, followed by falls and moans when the apparition returns to the second floor. Mr.

Wade and family refuse to be frightened from the bouse by the spook. CHAUTAOQUA'S PLANS. The Northern Wisconsin Summer School to be Held Aneust 4-14. Marinette. May The programme of the Northern Chjiu- association was -arranged today.

The session this summer will be the largest ever hold. Tho dates have been fixed for August 4 to 14. One of the attrac- will be Watts' Juvenile bund of "hicago, -which will be here during the mire week. A school of physical culf- ire Di-lsnrte will be conducted under Graham of Lawrence university. Aluong the lecturers will be'Profs.

M. Pearson and W. E. Watt of J. -Buckley, the famous York editor.

Bishop Fowler, Prof. 1. V. Uichards, well-known in the world 1 science, Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth, 1 A Wisconsin Pioneer Passes Away in Florida at the Age of 86 Years.

FIRST EDITOR OF THE SENTINEL He Left Milwaukee Many Years Ago and was Elected Governor of Florida. and roi ds. The low lands WI-I-P tiocidcnl and ut gtilleys cift in plowed fit-Ids by the -nsh of water. A Imrii on the 11. 11.

Tot gen farm here was struck ami IMI nbout "itiO. A small li at a loss of near Wyocena Was abo struck and burned. own l-'alls, May terrific storm here ull nd still mutiniios. Txvo miles on 'the Wisceiisin Central-isiil- washed out nt Howard and in va Ktills the- train rattle has speuiled. slruel; in places in -tin 1 city nn4 rnueli dam- 'eported thronghiint the countvy.

mil iyll dnring the day niul win- several p'nrts the city were Mcny U'leplinues arc lnirued lire reported on t-lir rail way" nnd trains are Tho pstimn'tt'd total dum- hc close to 7-laii-e, Jlay rnins winch fell last night ne c'onsideralilu damage to pri- fiurty in both city and country. ,1 from Bracket says Jliat the a foot over tlir bridge and all of itry bridges are in ilnust'r- A ciai.j— tiight trai vay -Chippu been BeVeral age is llenvy i out. Omaha bind oge wil Kau lliive vnte A repo water i the' cot wasbon Mruon'i of ttinee ipo nn th between Jvnupp nnd ee nn the Omaha 'road 'and there ml the Wisfiinsin Central west lewa Ivulls. All o.f the long-dis- leplnine 'lines oi' the telegrai lines in tiiis seetioii are down. A lai of the log flume hi'iv away by fall (if rock over- the XliijipMva river.

liriilgcsj snut-h of the city well- carrie.l away lit hiss of yfttllU. lt.ev. U. U. Vantrhlj's at Truax I'rairie wrni'k iy lightning and Uvo horsrs wwv Jvilled.

La nssp, Jfav Anot he light ni i here fa tin- Fii Villiam Jennings Bryan and many other rli'brities. The tenting capacity -will be increased. f)r. Jennings has again been i-iigaged us superintendent of the school and Ueorge AY. Hanley as secretary.

TRACE OF MISSING GIRL. Kosie "Weisnng, 14-Year-Old Kenosha Liaaaie, Probably in Chicago. Ke'uosha, May trace of the whereabouts ol the missing Rosie Woisung was discovered this morning, when a letter was received- from the girl claiming that she was rhieago. The letter -stated that at the time she left home last Sunday she had met an Italian named Sam Hosso. Ttf- pettier the two vent to JUc-ine, whefe.

tin- cirls elniuis thoy Xrcre married. The mother of the girl this morning said that the letter did not say anything as to the present whereabouts of the girl, but that she would her lind liritij: her even if she had to cross oceu'n. The missing girl was lint 34 years of age Tint the mother claims that the man hud a hypnotic power over her. May 2C, The death of Harrison Hoed, a prominent pioneer citizen of Wisconsin, is reported from Jacksonville, where he died last night. Mr.

Ueed was a member of the constitutional convention of Wisconsin and was the first editor of the Milwaukee pentinel. He held an important position in the treasury departmental Washington daring tne war and was made gov- of Florida just after the war. He was always a strong and uncompromising Republican. The deceased was born in Littlefield, August 2li, 1S13. In 1S30 he came to Milwaukee, where be engaged the newspaper business, but in this was'not successful, and moved to Madison in 18J1, and from there tv Menasha, where he started a newspaper.

In 1S47 he was elccti-d a memuer of the constitutional convention. In 18U2 he was appointed tax commissioner of Florida and in Isfw he became special agent of the postoffice department for Florida and Alabama. In he was elected governor of Florida, serving two terms. Later he served in the Assembly of that state, since which time, and up "until his death, he resided in Jacksonville, living in retirement. The death of Mr.

Reed, at the advanced age of SO years, was the result of general debility. Two fiivers, May Oliver Pilon, wife of the late Capt. O. Pilon of the United States lifesaving station here, died yesterday noon "from the effects of a stroke of paralysis sustained a short 'time ago. The 'do- ceased was one of the early settlers of this city.

She was about 50 years of MANY DISEASED KINE. State Veterinarian Shdots Six Head of Cattle in Dane Connty. Madison, May Veterinarian H. I'. Chile Wednesday afternoon killed MX head of cattle afflicted with tuberculosis.

The Animals liolonged lo .1 auies Thompson, living near Token in the town of rke. I'rof. II. L. Kussoll of the State uni- says then 1 is considerable tuberculosis among southern live stock and especially in.

Dane countv. It exists, ho says, principally in the older dairy i-oinuiuuitios anil is sp'road princi- was wr Korth Ktruck J'resliy ie bi'i the damage La Crosse rhnrrh was strihi by i pally by high bred stm-k purchased for p. the third similar oreiirreiiee the purpose of improving the grade of a this year. At this morning herd. 1 Chile will ROOD, kill more st Congregational chnreh's spire county stock thus affected 'The First Mi'tliudist and liy c'hnrehes were ills Ihis season.

recently ihe erian chnreh wns struck, the stei- sliiillet-ed and then set -uu Ties. Jtiyor Htruck Kt lined ivhoru, cloud i Imrn, Fide dc Fotik ynrd si electric current. was dune to' crops, especially bor- Kalls. May A cji-clmie his city a few minutes al'ior ti last evening. It seonls to have city, in tile Fourth ward tin after making the -proper eyelonii 1 MIS, it reaeJied.dtm-n'from a black jd Jii.eked up Mielmi'l Lincoln's Ned it irhoiu nnd himlei" MRS.

EGGETT RELEASED. It then gyrated 'up Smith ley. In Gforpe T. Smith's brick- Mis Were demolished and cousid- Incrir-inatlng Evidence in Ncilts- ville Poisoning Case. Neillsville.

Wis, May Mrs. Ella Kggett. who has for several' iiumihs been in the county jail on charge of poisuuiug her huslmpd, has. lii-en released upon tiie statement of the prosecuting attorney that not sufficient evidence has bin-n secured to justify her detection and trial. The analysis by 'il it up-.

several chemical experts discloses the lamage done. A small building nxml fur the employes was wracked, tlie jnimrteJ seeking refuge in the wlhir and cseapint injury. Half a mile furfher up 1he valley a large linru on the fnrin of P. Ifiirnett was scattered over half li il land, the dwelling house furtn- The same is true of nriutt's place -acr-oss -the natolv I whore Han Muni nl KI rurk bark are iiaj Thp el Ituivenu w.u> ty rods GlPiw hei la 'i-ight to lad that no traces of mineral poisons can bo found in the viscera submitted for examination. William H.

MoCann. wbo was. conviot- i'il and sentenced to the county jail some six months ago on a serious charge, was toilay Released upon pardon by Uov. Sco- lielii. HE IS NOT DEAD.

very large barn was destroyed, as outbuildings. Vej'dt, Iti years old. wns the at tbc brickyard and vi-al ribs -broken. Johnnie Deis, .14, who was with him. was sinne flying niisxije and his injured.

The injuries- to.both' fill, but not considered -serious. ml funnel-shapi-d and the lit was from west to east anil te slow. Its path narrow le it varied, did not exceed width. viesr rainstorm of the'season fell night. Though no serious dnm- rii'i'titl; trains arc delayed frum vvelve hours.

B. F. Hetherinston, Thoneht -to Have Suicided, is at Kvansville, Wis. KfiiosLu, Wis, May 2T. 'A letter was received today by Ilarry Si-avrr.

pn-siilent of the local chapter of the -Bnroers" union, stating, that -B. K. Ilt-tlu-ringtun. who left this city on last age and is survived by a large family of children and grandchildren. Marinette, Mjiy a prominent and well- to-do citizen, proprietor of the largest saddlery and hardware establishment in northern Wisconsin, died early this morning after a brief illness, from typhoid fever; He rallied last night sufficiently to deed all his property to his wife.

was an early resident of Marinette. Cassville, May Joseph Barrows, aged 70. fell dead while at. work in his brickyard here this forenoon. He was for forty years a resident Grant county aiid was member of G.

A. U. Joseph Barrows, a prominent Cassville citizen, died suddenly yesterday. lie was walking about in his garden in his iisunl health when he suddenly dropped dead. He was one of the oldest settlers of the county.

Milwaukee, May 20, Mrs. Hose Ann Robinson, of Michael Itobinson, died last night at the family Residence, 157 Detroit street, at -the age of 8u years. Lancaster, May J. O. Bartlett, a weli-known character of Lancaster, died this morning.

He was for many years janitor of the Grant county courthouse. La Crosse, May Mrs. A. A. Pfiffuer, wife of a prominent druggist, died here today.

She was born in in IJayton. O. Milwaukee, May 27. Charles A. Meyer died at fWuver, on May 23.

He was born at Mayville, February 2, IStEi. Tn-o years later he came with his mother to Milwaukee, and with her took up his residence on Ninth strfW. in the'Secund ward. He received his education in the public schools of this city, and after graduating was first employed in the otiires of the Wisconsin Central railroad. Later, and for the past eighteen years, he had been in the employ of A.

Weigel, up to the time when his ailment took a serious turn, when, on March 14th last, he left for Denver, in the hope of building up his health. Sir. Meyer was widely known aiid enjoyed reputation of being a very conservative business man. besides being a favorite in his social circle. For the past twenty years Mr.

Meyer bad made his home with the family G. L. Engelke, 1XU Keservoir avenue-. The death of Kennedy, son of Mrs. Margaret Kennedy and of the late Mnj.

William Kennedy, occurred last night at tlie residence of the mother. 1120 Cedar street. The deceased was years of age. He had been in poor health for some time, and lately returned BUYS 16,900 ACRES. Jamea Gatea of Milwaukee Takes Land Valued at SSO.OOO.

Phillips, Wis- May The James L. Gates Land company of Milwaukee Las acquired 8000 acres o'f land owned by Price connty and 8000 acres of land on tax certificates, a deal which was closed by the county board. The county Bets $50.000 oat of the transaction, which be used in-paying off indebtedness. Chippewa Falls, May county board of Chippcwa county, which has been in session here for three days, adjonrnrd last night. The meeting was called chiefly for the purpose of acting propositions made by James Gates of Milwaukee to acquire title to the lands belonging to the' coiin- ty.

Mr. dates had mude three prouosi- sitious. The first one was to pay $10 per forty for all the lauds, the second was to hare the county donate, the lauds to the Milwaukee Xeillsville railway and ia consideration Mr. Gates willing to give the county a bond of assurance that the road wonld be built and completed in a time to be specified by himself. When these, too, were not favorably considered by the board Mr.

Gates agreed to take all ot the tax certificates of the land in question at their face value. At an adjourned meeting last night the board refused to consider -any of the propositions, and the county will retain possession of the lands. The lands in question aggregate about 35,000 acres. DID BIG BUSINESS. Scores of Claims Filed Acainst Held Company of La Croase.

La Crosse, May The magnitude of the operations hi Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa by Keid butter and egg commission men of this, city, is just beginning to be fully realized. Today a score or more of Minnesota towns were heara from. Claims were filed by dozens and Reid checks and drafts are being protested by scores. Everything in sight has been seized on attachments and these proceedings are confused by numerous replevin actions. Neither partners have returned to the city, though they promised to do so some time ago.

The operations will result in losses up into thousands of dollars to farmers in this immediate territory. It has just come to light that P. E. Beid and J. SI.

Wright have heretofore operated a similar business in St. Joseph and Kansas City and in several Tennessee towns. La Crosse, May Reid operations have already run well up into the thousands of dollars. The principal sufferers are country merchants in Southern Minnesota, who shipped butter and eggs to the concern. J.

M. White promised to return and square up but is now a day overdue. W. E. Reid has not been heard from af all.

Store of Gould, Wells Blackburn Consumed at Loss of $50,000. THREE MEN SUFFER INJURIES. Wholesale Grocery Establishment Fully Covered by Insurance. Madison, May Gould, Wells Blackburn's wholesale grocery bouse was destroyed by fire last night. The loss is about fully insured.

The windows of the building wtre covered with heavy iron shutters, which prevented the firemen from getting access to the blaze until the entire second story was ablaze. Ordinary streams had no effect on 'the flames and it was not till the deluge was turned on that the Water began to blacken it. The firemen fought three hours before it was subdued. Three were injured: ALD. KLEIX, wrist badly cut by class.

FRANK" 0AKEX, hit on tke head by a falling brick. AT LYON, struct on the knee by a cask rolling down a stairway. will recover. Electric wires had recently -been put in to run tue coffee- 'grinders, and the only explanation of the origin of the blaze is that an electric current came in over these wires during the- heavy thunderstorm which prevailed at the time. This ia the second disastrous fire at the same place within two years.

tr" i of Ashland are the purchas-1 -ah I jneati because by opened of 'timber in northern Minnesota that the hand of the woodsman has never yet tonched and which will now be cot and brought to the Lake Superior mills by tags and-sawed. JOHN LOGAN'S BODY. Identification of the Man at FevHkee Three 'Weeks Ago. Milwaukee. May 2U.

The man who was run over while attempting to board a freight train on the St. Panl railway at Pewankee early morning some three weeks ago, and who died at the Emergency hospital, has been identified. A conductor on the La Crosse division of the St. Paul railway heard of the mysterious disappearance of John Logan, a Doyleston and upon inquiry obtained a description of the mail. Comparisons showed that the iiuknmyn man at the morgne answered the description and today he was identified as John Lusan.

was 35 years of age and leaves a wife and tiiree chilOn-u at Doylestown in destitute circumstances. The body was shipped to bis home today. Logan was making his way to this city when he met with the accident. MARRIED FIFTY YEARS. TURNS UP AT MADISON.

Student Had Joined the nlars in Cuba. Janesville, the state university student whom Madison attorneys have been hunting since Jast year, has turned up in Madison. It will be remembered that Glass and a university companion, Roy Snnbo'rn, left Janesville last year in a rowboat for St. Louis. When it was time to come home Glass remained behind and from that 'day his whereabouts have proved a mystery till now.

'Glass how says that at the breaking out of the late war he enlisted in the Second regulars and went to Cuba, participating in all the battles in which Gen. Greene' battery took part Since his departure Glass' father died and the attorneys have since tried to locate the sou so as to settle the estate. Mr. and Mrs. William Marline of Kenoaha.

Celebrate Their Jubilee. Kenosha, May Mr. and Mrs. William J. Martine, two of the best-known citizens of this city, celebrated their golden wedding today.

Mr. and Mrs. Martine have lived in the city for nearly thirty years and the celebration of their fiftieth anniversary was quite an event, among their friends. All day long they kept open house and entertained friends. The day will be more fittingly celebrated on Sunday, when a family reunion will be held! Mr.

and Mrs. Martine were both residents of New York, Mr. Martine- having born at Troy on the 18th of April. ENGINE KILLS A BOY. Edward Paakowslci.

9 Years Old, Bun Over by a Switch Eneine. Milwaukee, May 27, Edward Paskowski, aged 9 years, was run down by a switch engine in the North-Western railway yards at the foot of street about o'clock last night. Thp little fellow had both legs cut off close to the -body. Neighbors picked him up and carried him to the home of bis parents at 755 Greenbush street, and his injuries were immediately dressed, but the shock to the little fellow's system had been too severe, and he died about an hour after the accident. So far as can be learned the boy was playing about the tracks and not noticing the approaching engine, ran fairly in front of it.

Friday having behind a letter thai he iuteiidi-d (Minmit suicide, was working in a barber shop at Evansville, Wis. fiacitio. A visited city and ligbr- the Rartue Malleable severe Iron works at Lnkt-gidiv w. a ipnl.i jinil Kcitins the building on fire. 1 if nre was cheeked, however, before fin ther damage was done.

A. stroke 'of ligh iiiup struck one of the on the Itacine Konosliu line and Jinocket the molorman of the -car senseless. Kono' May Spnci.nl.]— Unniig the terrific electric storm which :1 oter'this section stsito yesterd! morning, John Briizgn. a 1 arni- er 1hiu four miles south of the city in the ton i tif Somers, was struck by a oMiglit ling and instantly kilted. "Bruzga had goi t- out iu the storm for the pnr- xise of ilnving into the barn a largi? ut Micep which wore in a field near Shortly after a heavy rain set in, Ahich continued until At dinner inie some -of the men on the farm went 011 to look for Bruzga and Touud him dea within a few feet of the house.

dtHeabed was 35 years of age and nnmarrcd. He was formerly a milk dealer i i the hut had recently sold ont his litiMness and had intended to return "to Germany for the purpose of bringing his parents to -this country. A coroner' i jnry, which investigated the case, bi Dught in a verdict of accidental death. GETS TWO YEARS IN WAUPUN John CnnninEham Sentenced at Mad- iaon for Madison. Cunningham, who burglarized Architect Nader's office here Sunday, was captured 5n Chicago with his burglarious instruments, and was senlen.ct>d to two years in state prison today.

lie finished 11 fivc-yi-ar term in JoIU-t for a similar- offense three months ago. OLD SOLDIER'S SUICIDE. Portage -Man Takes Hia Own Life by ead Vris The ho lie of William Beck in Spring Valley- was struck by lightning and bnrned to the ground with contents, early morning. The loss is 000, insured for $400. A storm ij Of wine and rain did much damage to trees ai outbuildings last evening.

Junes -ille, May last evening the worst storm visited this section, doing damage two-miles south of this wrecked a Dumber of windmills besides Portage. May John Stafford, an old soldier, committed suii-idi- by hanging himself this morning. Stafford was -about years of age. Be worked about at odd jobs. Nobody seems to know what led to the suicide.

W. C. T. U. National Delegates Named Sparta.

May The following delegates and alternates were appointed to anend the W. C. T. U. national convention to be held at Seattle, next October: Mrs.

F. B. Eaymcr. Mrs. M.

A. n. Smith, Madison, alternate; Mrs. Jlaad Sanders. Milwaukee: Mrs.

Jsnac Ellsworth. Milwaukee, alternate; Mrs. IL P. Rlndlaub. Pluu.Tille; Mrs.

J. 1. Bray, Oshkosa, alteroajo: H. TJren. Hurley; d.

Hoojland. Mrnomonee. alu-rnate; Mrs. Alma Bobh, Green Bay: Plitutz. Appleton, alternate: '-Mrs.

Mary M. Palmer, Janrsvlllei Miss Jennie Mondovl; Mrs. Clara K. Nichbte, alternate! The convention voted to give the W. C.

T. O. home $500 and $500 was voted: for organization work. Ban Qaire Boy Can Claire, May Lawrence Campeau, 4 years of age, fell from boat anchored in the Chippewa river and drowned this morning. The body has not been recovered.

Postmaster from Jacksonville, when- he Went in the hope of receiving benefit. He is survived by the mother, one sister, Kath- i-rine Kennedy, and two brothers, Philip D. and John A. Kennedy. Chilton.

May Mrs. Jane E. Watrons died Saturday evening at her home in Hayton, where she liad lived since 184S1. Mrs. Watrous was in her year and first came to Wisconsin from New York state in 1S44, with her husband, Crrin J.

Watrons. She- wns the mother six children, four of whom are still living: J. A. Watrous of Milwaukee; Ansel' Watrons of Fort Collins, Mrs. Samuel Vincent bf Hayton, and Mrs.

Eliza Axtpll. One Henry, was killed in battle in the Civil war. Evanston, 111., May Marcus A. De Coudres died at his home here yesterday morning, aged 93 years. Mr.

Coudres was bom in New York and West in the '40s. settling at Port Washington, Wis. In 1SG3 be went to Kvanston and engaged in the lumber 'business, where he became quite wealthy. Beloit. Wis, May W.

Lararny. wife of an old settler, died very suddenly Sunday. William Walker, one of Mineral Point's oldest settlers, died of paralysis, aged 85 years. Mineral, Point, May Fanny Knapp died suddenly, her parent's home aged 18. Dartford, May After great suffering, Mrs.

Sarah Gardner passed away last She was a highly-respected Janesville, May Dr. George W. Chittendcn, said to be the oldest practicing physician in "Wisconsin." died at his home here yesterday, aged 79 years. He leaves a son and two daughters. Mirnsankep, May 29.

Henry J. Lawrence, who died wns a trusted employe of the T. A. company for twenty-five years. His death was to complications resulting from a severe attack of the grippe early in the winter.

Mr. Lawrence was at the head of the credit department of the Chapman some -years nnd by his sterling integrity and kindly himself alike to his employers and companions. of Lars Kelson, for nearly forty years a resident of the south side, occurred yesterday at-his residence, 287 Washington street, after a prolonged illness. He was the father pf Mail-Carrier Christian Nelson. His age -was 76Vears.

Shebpygan. Wis, May Halhach, aged abont SB years, died last night of cancer of the stpmach. He been ill since, last fall when he contracted an attack of typhoid fever from which-is rallied, in the whiter months, trof suffered a relapse and he-finally succumbed to the disease qf cancer as. claimed by the doctor. He a well-known business man of the city, having been engaged ht the photograph business -here for many years.

Qe'tras bora it Grove, this county, A wife snr- TWO BREAK JAIL. Bars Filed in Sturgeon Bay Bastile, Freeing Prisoners. Sturgeon Bay, May was a delivery at the county jail last night, and when Sheriff Washburn awoke, the two prisoners had made good escape. They have not yet been apprehended. The escaped prisoners are Ales.

Shano, a half-breed Indian, sentenced on a serious charge, "and Emil La Court, charged with robbery. Both were awaiting trial at the September teon of the circuit court. The means used to effect their escape was a file with which they sawed off the iron bars. The night was a stormy one, which them in effecting their escape. ALICE WIGBTHAN WINS.

Captures First Prize in the Inte acholutic Declamation Contest. Madison, May The State In' terle'ague Declamatory contest, in Library hall last evening was won by Alice Wigntman of Bicnland Center, whose subject was "The Gipsy Flower Girl." Robert Kabn of Milwaukee was second Mrs. Martine was born in Liverpool. England, but removed to Albany, N. iu her childhood.

The wedding was celebrated at Albany in 1849. In 1865 Mr. and Mrs. Martine and their family came' to Kenosha and they have made their home here ever since. By profession Mr.

Martine was a contractor and many, of the largest buildings iu.the city are the work pf his hands. Mr. and Mrs. Martine have five children living. They are L.

Willard Martine of Colorado Springs, Mrs. J. A. Gonzalez of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Gonzalez of Grand Rapids, Mrs.

I). L. Wilson of St. Paul. Mrs.

L. Eichelmau of this city, and Miss Winefred Martine, who is engaged as a rfeacher in the schools at Grand Rapids, Mich. La Crosse, May F. Krueger and Mn. Mary Wilhelmina Anna Bnment, ooth" of Whom are over 50 years of 'age, were married here.

Judge Brindley granted a special order permitting the marriage to take place at once. Wautoma, May Ji H. Balderson of Xeshkoro and Miss Mary Harrington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James'Harrington, residing east of this village, were married today in the presence of a large circle of acquaintances.

Mineral Point, Mary Kuapp and Henry Gillmann married at St. Mary's Catholic parsonage in this city. Sheboyga'n. May Christiana. Kansler and Nicholas Meter, two well-known citizens of Sheboygan, were married yesterday by Kev.

Mr. Schneider. The couple left the city immediately. friends for Plymouth, where they visited friends and relatives and returned home in the evening. They have a wide, acquaintance in Sheboygan.

BOTH DIED SUDDENLY. Two Veterans Found Dead Near the -Soldiers' Home. Milwaukee, May 29, William Fender, inmate of the home, was found dead abont 8 o'clock yesterday morning in the barn of James Dumnhy, a saloonkeeper whose place is on National avenue a short distance from the home. The veteran had been absent from the home on furlough, but it is said that he had remained away longer than the time specified and fearing the penalty that would follow, had hung about the saloon of Dumphy in the daytime and a mattress in the i "ion is that of death. SAVED BY BRUSHY Man Found in Wolf Biver After Eighteen Struggle.

Appleton, May Ed. Matthews, a resident of the town of Liberty, this county, fell into the Wolf river and narrowly escaped being drowned. He was caught in the brush so that his head only was above water and in this position he was found at noon, having fallen into the river before dark on the night preceding. He was unconscious when found and his body was so bloated that it was to that leads to There are thousands of other women jmshingj down.the.same" incline, but they' do not i find, themselves, suffering from nervousness, headache, de-j initabtt- and a. dozen other symptoms of female troubles.

For relief they turn to th alcoholic stimulants, malt ez other "compounds," so widely to cure the ailments of women. produce a false stimulation, and. ferer finds herself compelled to take and more as time passes, and an unwitting slave to strong a weakly woman needs is Dr. Prescription, which grain of opium or a single drop of or other dangerous stimulant. directly upon the womanly ping drains, restoring displa having a wonderfully beneficial the general health.

Suffering wish to consult Dr. R. V. Pierce himself can'? do so by mail, addressing him at N. Y.

He makes no charge whatever advice. Mrs. Rena Heaset. of Uudnonv Shti Ohio, miles: "I had been troubled wtta. constipation and female weakness with different physicians, none of to help me.

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It la medical book for popular written. cut his clothes in order to remove them. emove JENSVOLD FOR CADET. ta Crone Boy Who Served in War Named for the West Point Honor. La Crosse, May Congressman Each announces the result of the competitive examination for the West Point cadetship.

Out of twenty- threocaudidates, Christopher Jensvold of this city, member of Co. Third Wisconsin regiment, during the Spanish- American war, leads, with a standing of 85, and Was Harry Austin Spanlding of Tomah, who stood second, with 83, was appointed alternate. TIRED OF i Platteville Young Matt Write! Note and Leaves His Home. ORVILLE HORN BECK DISAPPEARS MASKED HEN HOLD-UP. XTashton Resident Robbed of His Cash at the Point of a Revolver.

Ca Wis, May As Degenhart, a saloonkeeper, went to close and lock the back door of his business place about 10 o'clock last evening, he was held up by two masked men. one of them holding a revolver to his head, while the other relieved him of about $300 in cash; No clue to the robbers has been discovered as yet. STRICKEN IN HIS CAB. Engineer Frank Dahl Haa a Fatal Stroke of Apoplexy. Milwaukee, May 27, Engineer Frank Dahl was stricken with apoplexy in the cab of his engine a few minutes before 8 o'clock this morning and died at 10 o'clock, without regaining consciousness.

l)ahl had been for a good many years a locomotive engineer in the employ of the Milwaukee company arl was highly esteemed. Says He is Disgusted with a Normal School Grat uate Platteville, May Hornbeck, working for tejihtllSj; Deiter, a farmer living three west of. this city, has left his home last Wednesday 8nv 'itffx clothes and has not been seen: Over $60 in wages and other thihfs'be-iiftSiS longing to hhn he teft behind. lowing note was found in roomi- 1 I am win till world and I am to leare It and will leave Mr. L.

to nttte mr aceoooni; OBTIIXB HOBNB1CK. He was a yonnjf man of about 25 years 5 of age. He graduated from- the ville. state normal in 189T with ocs. A thorough search being made, but no trace, as yet, has been disTOTetedi No cause is assigned except what ia stated in his note.

BRIDE OP AM WDIAN. HAHLET BLOWN AWAT. British Hollow, a Western Wisconsin City Nearlj- Destroyed br Wind. Potosi, May British Hollow, a hamlet near here, was. nearly destroyed by the heavy wind Saturday night.

The town hall and several small buildings were blown down and other difmage done. SHOT A BIG BRUIN. Butternut Han Kills a Black Bear. 3OO-Ponnd local and Weyauwega high schools last evening, Manawa speakers were easy victors. FRANK FLOWER'S JOB.

Former Wisconsin Labor Commissioner in the Census Bnrean. Washington, D. May P. Flower of West Superior, has been appointed a chief of division in the census bureau. He will be under the supervision 'of Le Grande Powers, who is at the bead of the bnreau of agricultural statistics, Mr.

Powers was formerly labor commissioner for Minnesota and Mr. Flower held a like position in CAUGHT AFTER FOUR YEARS. Otto Mosenaon Sentenced 'to Prison at Hayward. Hayward, May Otto Mogenson pleaded guilty before Judge Alexander yesterday of obtaining money under false pretenses and was sentenced to one year hi state's prison at Wnupun. The offense was committed four years ago and a warrant was sworn out at the time for bis- arrest.

He evaded the officers, however, np to three weeks ago, -when he was found by Sheriff Clark at. Lake Kebagamon. He made no attempt to deny his guilt. Snnrmer Beaort Barns. Ban Claire, May John Ures' pavilion at the Lake Hallie summer resort caught fire abont 1 o'clock this morning and was totally destroyed at a loss-of abont $250.

It believed to have been of incendiary origin. Capt. Ures will rebuild at once; There was no insurance on the place. JBach Gets a JTear's Sentence. May Ryan and Louis Hansen, arrested at Elk Mound and charged with assault with intent to Conductor M.

M. Riggs of the Omaha railway, were hronght before the county court, pleaded guilty and were each sentenced to state prison for a year. Van Killed. Butte, May men' named Angus McLeod-and Anton Peaen- da killed here-by an explosion hi the Diamond mine. McLeod was a menv her of the.

fire department of Superior, Michael a veteran from 'the Soldiers' home, was found dead in bed this morning in Ed. Miller's saloon on JNatipnal avenue, opposite the home Bntler arose last night about 11:30 clock and complained of cramps in the Miller gave him a drink of liquor mixed with peppermint and the old man retired. This morning he was found dead. 1 It is supposed that heart disease was the cause of death. Deceased was 68 years of age and had served as a member of a Wisconsin volunteer regiment in the Civil war.

He left the home on the day of the G. A. R. parade in this city and having exceeded his like Pender, he was reluctant to pay' the penalty arid bad been stopping at Miller's. FOUR ARE INJURED.

Three Girls and a "Xanas: Man in a Se- riona Bnnawajr at Hacine. Hacrne, May A serious runaway accident occurred here this morning, in three girls and a young man were injured and which may result in a fatality. The Misses Julia Droos. Mamie Conltes and Bennish were driving ont with William Gittings. on their way to the Horlick factory hi the northwestern part of the city.

The wheels of the wagon capght in the street car tracks and the driver was thrown ont. Miss Droos was thrown so that her head struck on the road, rendering her unconscious and injuring her internally. Miss Coultes suffered a gash five inches long under her chin and' her head- was badly cut. Miss Bennish was Injured About her arms and body. The hitter two will recover, but the injuries of Miss Droos are of a serious nature and may result FELL INTO AN OVEN.

West Superior Man Meeta Fatal Ac- ddent in Steel Worka. West Superior, Wis, May Albert Day fell into an oven at the Steel works and sustained injuries which may cause his death. He was employed as rammer and had to work on top of the ovens. A crane struck an lost big balance. Bqtternnt.

May H. Schneider, living four miles west of this town, shot a huge black bear last week close by his home. The animal was'an unusuiUly-large specimen, weighing 300 pounds, which is considered above ordinary. -as bears are in poor oon- dition at this time of the year. HIS HEAD CRUSHED.

Bailed Boot Walla on Aid. Martinson at Henomonle. Menomonie, May Aid. Otto Martinson was instantly killed yesterday while engaged in raising the roof on a barn. A sudden gust of wind caneht the building, twisting it and caught him hi the timbers, crashing his head.

Teacher on the Oneida la Married to a Ked Man. Oneida. May About 150 invited guests att wedding of Mabel C. Bennett, an tor of the Oneida Indian school, tor Alex." Skenandore, an Indian living on the ervotion, Kev. W.

W. Sonte pertt the ceremony. The wedding took at the feome of Martin Iteteien, Miss Bennett has been boarding'. Flower-- girls accompanied the bride to the under which they 'were married. ding march was played by Miss Hill.

After the ceremonies a. daln ding supper was served. groom received many pretty and; presents, consisting of tea se silverware, table linen, etc. make their home herei Mrs. Bennett, mother the rived here from her home in South kota and was present at the She seemed very much pleased ifitft prospect of having young Skenaadore for pi a son-in-law.

The bride hud infotfijedSpssi her mother of her intentions of mariy-S ing him and there seems at no have been any objection to the: All of he groom's Indian relatiweg also present. Everything' moved. aT nicely at the celebration, In spttc high spirit over the wedding ceteoM Miss Bennett has for two 1 teaching on the Oneida reserv-ation, ing: previously been engaged ia the work, at the Bosebnd agency in Dakota. She has enjoyed good PHOTOGRAPHER'S INVENTION. babkoan tlon and was considered an teacher.

Her interest in. her worfcf-i exceptionally enthusiastic. She. feftil duty she owed to the Indian race to.8 sist them to enlightenment of life and she was alwats.Jtf.'la.i^iPaS-S rorite among those who came In: conbMitw'jf with her. Alex Skennndore young man and a hard worker- in a smalt cabin, such, as I mon on the reservation fop; habitations.

He a fine looltinjf of extraordinary physique and personality. ri CHILD'S HAND BURKED Shocking Accident to a atantor. Man Pateata Panoramic I Stanley. May Glass Plates. I The young- child of Joseph Oshkosh, May 1 rlu Ie atone in th D.

B. Craw of this city has applied 'for a patent for panoramic photographs on glass plates. Photographers have heretofore pronounced this device an impossible one. VOLUNTARY INCREASE. 0 Mnrphr Lumber Company-of Qreejs Bay Wages.

Green Bar, Wis, May Murphy Lumber company has announced a voluntary increase of from to 20 per cent, in the wages of its em- ployes. Abont 150 men are affected by the increase. ssy through the draft of the into the fire nnd turned it? in suett-T" as to be tillable to extricate it mother, who was in the his screams and ran to his the hand was nearly burned off could rescue him. WISCONSIN PINES SOLD. CXoaia: of Aaavrea Work for Ashland, A hnnbet- deal Barna at of 92OOO.

Peshtigo, Wis, May farmhouse and-baTiTiS Bopray, a' farmer living twelve 'miles here, were totally destroyed by fire. The fire caught in an unused room upstairs and nothing was saved except the furniture in the lower story. The loss- is $2000 part 1JX cohered by insur- -for Stealing Snoea. Eaa Claire, Mar George Castro, convicted of stealing a quantity- of shoes, was sentenced bj Judge O'Neill today- -to one Tear hi the state penitentiary. Penaloa Burgeon.

-CvMai 2t.4lSpeeiaI.l E. Cote has been a of pens at Prairie to Chien. State ia and Mrs. Henry AlbingeTTC tertown celebrated their golden W. H.

Oviatt of Milton, is dead. He came to MUton ibrtj JM Hintzman. II years olft, so'ig Albert Hintzman of. drowned hi Wilson creek. Synod Lutheran chutefit Mf was struck by lightning and bn: fire company saved adjoining The loss is £5000, witb-parthtl i in the state: Mrs.

Taggert, Weyauwega; John Chi PardeevilleT C. 8. BOey? deevine; Mra. T. W.

Laramy, i Bebit. man named Shulti, who Horicon to visit bis 3Ira, Geise, and went to fox Inte 1 missing. Search, has- been. no faccess. Wotthv a Berlin, had a notes- and greenbacks, i near Chieano.

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