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A FUSION TICKET. Wisconsin Silver Forces Agree to Combine. Convention at Milwaukee Selects Silverthorri for Governor. Governor W. C.

SILVERTHORN Democrat. Lieutenant-Governor H. H. HOARD Silverite. Secretary of State C.

M. BUTT Populist. Treasurer W. H. PIERSTQRFF Democrat.

I T. WEED Democrat. Railroad Commissioner. FALK Insurance Commissioner F. W.

THAL Populist. Superintendent of Public FRANCIS CLEARY Democrat. Milwaukee, Sept. 3. state political conventions were held in this city this week, but to all intents and purposes all three were but one.

The conventions were those of the Democratic, Popmist and Silver parties, and by fusion they created' the ticket printed above. The plan of fusion was agreed W. C. SILVERTHORN, (Fusion Nominee for Governor.) to yesterday by conference committees from each of the conventions, the apportionment of the ticket being as follows: To the Democrats, governor, treasurer, attorney-general, railroad commissioner and superintendent of public instruction; to the Populists, secretary of state and Insurance commissioner; to the Silverlies, lieutenant-governor. The nominations were made by each of the conventions and ratified by the others and the above stands as the ticket in opposition to the Republican one.

The Democratic Convention. The Democratic convention was held in the Pabst theater and was called to order at 11:30 a. by Chairman George W. Peck of the state central committee. There was a large attendance, but the absence of some of the men who were known as leaders of the party in former years, and who were at that, moment in attendance at the convention at Ind arapolis, was noticed.

Ex-Gov. Peck, in his opening remarks, referred to this situation as withdrawal of the geueials, leaving only the privates on The temporary chairman was F. W. von Cotzhausen of Milwaukee, who delivered a lengthy speech covering the issues of the campaign. The customary committees on.

credentials, resolutions, were appointed, but no committee conference was selected, it being unierstood that the state central committee would attend to that part of the programme. A recess until 3 in the afternoon was then taken to enable the committees to prepare reports. was a delay in getting the convention started in the afternoon, and in response to repeated calls John Toohey, a former Republican, took the rostrum and delivered a speech. Ghairman Peck took rhe opportunity to announce that William Jennings Bryan, candidate of the Democratic party for the presidency, wduld speak at Schlite park next Saturday evening, a statement that, was greeted with applause. The temporary organization was made permanent and as the committees were not ready to report more speeches were caade to fill in the time.

Finally the committee on resolutions reported. The platform adopted is as follows: We, the Democrats of Wisconsin, In convention assembled, hereby ratify and endorse the nominations and platform made by the Democratic National convention, held at Chicago in July last, and pledge to the support of our standard bearers, William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall, the entire strength and energy of the Democracy of the state. We believe that a nation of 70,000,000 freemen. determined to secure and enjoy its liberties, is able to maintain a financial policy of its own. America was always a leader, never a follower; we therefore declare that the Interests of the people of the United States imperatively demand the restoration of the free coinage of silver, as it existed at the time of the demonetization in 1873, and that, too, without waiting the consent of any other nation on earth, and we cordially invite all persons, irrespective of party, to join us in securing the triumph of this principle so closely connected with the prosperity of our countrymen.

We condemn the action of tfie Republican? party in releasing Judgments legally tained against former state treasurers a grave breach of public faith, djredt contravention of the solemn pledges oUthdt pa ty to the contrary We favor a co-employe bill that will efficiently protect the against the negligence of a co-employe, and recommend Immediate legislation to that end. That while we recognize the rights of all classes of our citizens to vote as their convictions dictate, we enter our solemn protest against the moneyed and corporate interests in their attempt to control this election by intimidation and corruption. We therefore look with great apprehension upon the fact that the Republican campaign in the West Is placed under the immediate direction and control of a recognized oppressor of labor and corrupter of legislation; and we especially insist at this time upon the right of free speech and the largest freedom of action. A recess until evening was then taken. At the evening session the state central committee was not ready to report on the fusion plan, but it was decided to go ahead with the nomination for governor, A motion was made to nominate C.

Sllverthorn of Wausau by acclamation, but it was decided to have the other candidates placed before the volition. Clinton Babbitt was the only other candidate presented, and after many seconding speeches tor both mdidates had been made aiuse and withdrew his ha4l6, moving at the same time that the nomination of Mr. Silverthora be by acclamation. This was done and then the state central commit made its report on fusion, telling the places which the Democrats were to have on the joint ticket. By time Mr.

Silverthorn had beeu brought before the cpiivention, and he ni ie a speeeli of acceptance. At the conclusion of Mr. speech, which was roundly cheered, c.Tofitciicry Smith of Mineral Point said that the convention could not act further till nominations made at the other conv were laid before it. He moved that the convention adjourn until tomorrow morning at 9:30 which was carried. Session.

Chairman Cotzhausen called the con- vention to order at 10:80 on Thursday morning. It was decided to pass the nomination of lieutenant-governor for the present and proceed with the other nominations. When the office of secretary of state was reached Chairman Peck arose and announced that C. M. Butt had been nominated by the Populists in accordance with the fusion programme, and asked that this convention endorse the nominee.

This was done, the vote being taken by congressional districts. The same was done in the case of Fred W. Thai, the Populist nominee for insurance commissioner. Proceedings were interrupted long enough to re-elect ex-Gov. Peck as chairman of the state central committee and then the matter of lieutenant-governor was taken up.

The Silverites had previously named Rublee A. Cole of Milwaukee for the place, but Thursday morning they sent over word that they wished to substitute the name of H. 11. Hoardi- of Waupun. and the Democrats therefore placed him in nomination.

There was no opposition to W. P. Pierstorff of Middleton for treasurer. The contest for attorney-general narrowed down to three candidates Smith of Janesville, Henry I. Weed of Oshkosh and ex-Attorney-General some delegates voting for the latter notwithstanding that he had taken the floor and declined the honor.

The ballot resulted: Weed. 240; Smith, f)l. Mr. Weed was declared to be the rominee. There was quite contest for railrpad commissioner, the folloAving names being presented; John G.

Bachhuber of Juneau, B. S. Potter of West Bend, S. G. Rodolf of Richland county, C.

P. Kalk of Barron W. C. Brawley of Mansion and Andrew Jansen of Edergton, The vote resulted: Kalk, 115; Potter, 97; Jansen. 30; 10; Baehhuber, 40; Rodolf, 26.

Kalk was declared to be the nominee. Prank Cleary of Waukesha received-the nomination for state supeyintandeint of pirfilie on' the first ballot, receiving- 100 Motes 146 for John E. Rioidasn of Sheboygan and 8 fof W. H. Snultz of Baraboo.

A recess was then taken to 3 The nomination of two electors-atlarge was the first business in the afternoon and Judge Cate of Stevens Point and John Winans were chosen. Seven district electors were then chosen, the Populists having chosen three. The full list is as follows: First Worsley of Racine Second Woodard of Columbus county. Third King of Sauk county. Fourth J.

Steinmann, Milwaukee. Fifth Merton, Waukesha county. Sixth L. Beau of Fond du Lac county. Seventh J.

Warner of Trempealeau county. Eighth district Roemer of Outagamie county. Ninth Naber of Shawano. Tenth L. Drekkey of Barron county.

The convention then adjourned sine die. The Populist Convemtion. The hall at Milwaukee garden was well filled when the convention of the Populist party was called to order this morning. Robert Schilling of Milwaukee, chairman of the state central committee, was the man who wielded the gavel, and he took occasion to deliver a little speech outlining the prospective work of the convention. The temporasy chairman was C.

M. Butt of Vernon county and he delivered a brief address. Committees were selected and then Ralph Beaumont of Oklahoma was called on for a speech. Henry Smith of Milwaukee and A. A.

Worsley of Racine were the other speakers. The report of the committee on credentials showed that all but four counties in the state were represented. A recess until afternoon was then taken. At the afternoon session the following permanent organization was selected: Chairman, A. Worsley of Racine; secretaries.

C. M. Boyce of Wausau and John Ulrich of Milwaukee. The committee on resolutions then presented its report. The platform endorsed the one adopted by the recent national convention at St.

Louis. There was a little opposition from the Sixth district as to fusion, but this was subdued, and a conference committee was appointed. The members of the committee were: 1. D. Wooster, Green.

2, T. Foran, Dane. M. Butt, Vernon. 4.

F. Schihdler, Milwaukee. 5. Runge, Milwaukee. 6.

Scheel, Winnebago. 7. M. Collins, La Crosse. 8.

S. A. Sherman. Port'age. 9.

D. B. Marinette. 10. Pieper, Dunn.

At the meeting in the evening the report of the committee on fusion was made and the convention then proceeded to the selection of the candidates allotted to it. Dr. Frank Powell was nominated for secretary of state and then Robert Schilling startled the convention by announcing himself ns a candidate for the place, but each of the candidates finally withdrew and C. M. Butt of Yiroqua was given the place.

There were many candidates for insurance commissioner, but Fred W. Thall of Milwaukee secured the place. A. A. Worsley of Racine, Lester Woodward of Columbia and G.

Schirzinger of Fond du Lac were selected as presidential electors and then the convention adjourned until 2 tomorrow afternoon. On Thursday afternoon the Populist convention held a session to ratify the nominations, made by the Democrats. The substitute of the name of H. H. Hoard for that of Rublee A.

Cole for lieutenat-governor was included in the ratification. The electors allotted to the Populists wtlte elected and then the convention adjourned. The Silver Convention. The Silver convention was held in Lincoln hall, and was called to order by Ilublee A. Colo of Milwaukee.

C. L. Wells was temporary chairman. He delivered an address outlining the policy, both as regards state and national affairs, of the Silver party. Herbert Kinne of Milwaukee and John Ingersoll of Waukesha was selected as secretaries.

The following committee on conference was appointed: Frank Powell, La Crosse; S. N. Hawkins, St. Croix; W. P.

Ladd, Grant; C. E. Annin, Waukesha; Wilson Kilner, Columbia; M. .7. Regan, Waukesha; H.

H. Hoard, Dodge; D. R. Truckenenmiller, Milwaukee; R. A.

Cole, Milwaukee; S. E. McCully, Milwaukee. An effort was made to have the name of M. J.

Regan of Waukesha taken from the committee, and that of R. F. Donglass was finally substituted. A fight on Dr. Frank Powell was cut short by adjournment and seme of the delegates threatened to bolt.

The report of the committee dentials showed that delegates jvtre present and GIT votes absent. Thd 'delegates present from any district were empowered'to cast the vote for the entire representation. Judge T. C. Martin of Waukesha then made a lengthy address.

The, committee on conference then made its report and the platform declared ifhequivocally for free coinage of silver, was adopted. Short speeches wore made by several persons, and the then adjourned until evening. In the evening John 11. Copeland of Texas addressed the convention and then, nominations were declared in order. The names of Rublee A.

Cole of Milwaukee and H. H. Hoard of Dodge county were presented. There was some squabbling about representation in some districts and some votes were thrown out. The ballot resulted; Cole, 200: Hoard, 38.

The state central committee were selected and a committee was appointed to report to the Democratic and Populist conventions. It was decided to leave the work of ratifying the nominations made by the other conventions to a committee of five, so that the convention could adjourn. Just before adjournment the convention nominated Dr. Frank Powell for secretary of state, this being clone, It was said, because it waa feared that the Populists would nominate Robert Schilling of Milwaukee, who would not be acceptable to the Silver party. The convention then adjourned sine die.

FUSION IN MILWAUKEE. Democrats and Populists Put Up a Joint County for Congress. Milwaukee, Sept. Democratic and Populist county conventions, after sessions lasting until early this morning, completed a fusion ticket for Milwaukee county, on which three places were given the Populists, with the further understanding that committees of the two parties should confer with a view to uniting on Senate and Assembly nominations. The Democratic convention was called for yesterday afternoon, but as the Populist convention did not meet until evening nothing could then be done and the Democrats adjourned until 9 p.

when both conventions met, one at Liederkrauz hall and the other at Milwaukee garden. Committees of conference were appointed by each convention, but not without vigorovis oppositiou in the Populist convention. These committees finally reached an agrement shortly after 11 o'clock by which the nominations for clerk )of the courts, district attorney and coroner were given to the Populists, and also the latter claim the nomination for Congress. Each convention then proceeded to make the nominations awarded to it and the ticket was completed in the two conventions early this morning, each endorsing the nominees of the other. The ticket is as follows: County Schuengel, Dem.

County Treasurer Cary, Dem. Durner, Deni. Weiher, Dem. District Runge, Pop. Clerk of Courts Lux, Pop.

Relnertson. Dem. Eiekel, Pop. The Populists nominated Robert Schilling for Congress and the Democrats are expected to endorse him later. SHOW TRAIN WRECKED.

Two Sections of Buffalo Train Collide Near Grand No Fatalities. Grand Rapids, Sept. 5. Wild West show was wrecked at Worden, a small station on the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul railway about four miles north of here.

The show was being transported in two sections and through some misunderstanding the rear section ran into the front one. Several cars were demolished and the track blockaded. The northbound passenger train was delayed several hours waiting for the track to be cleared. No fatalities or serious injuries are reported. The show was billed for Wausau today.

BIG WATER COMBINE. Articles of Incorporation of the Neenah and Menasha Power Company Filed. Oshkosh, Sept. Articles of incorporation for the Neenah and Menasha Water Power company were filed with the register of deeds here today. This is the culmination of the much-discussed lower Fox river "water power combine to control all water power from Lake Winnebago to Depere.

The company is capitalized for J. A. Kimberly of Neenah is president and J. C. Shattuck, secretary.

YOUNG WOMAN'S SAD DEATH. Alisa Danielson Thrown from a Dorse and Her Neck Broken. Rhinelander, Sept. sad accident occurred at Armstrong Creek, a station on the Soo road, yesterday, which resulted in the death of Miss Hannah Danielson of this city, a young woman about 20 years old. She was visiting a sister at the above place and was riding a saddle horse.

She lost control of the animal and was thrown to the ground, her neck being broken by the fall. Miss Danielson formerly resided with her sister, Mrs. John Hull, in this city. The remains will be taken to Waupaca, the home of her for burial. DAMAGED BY DROUTH.

Potato Crop Around Manama will be Very Light. Manawa, Sept. 4. The early potato crop is rapidly being harvested and marketed. The yield is good and the quality very The late potatoes have been badly damaged by the drouth, which has just been broken by a most refreshing rain.

The dry spell came at a most inopportune time for potato growers after an ideal summer. The damage done is very uneven. Some fields are but slightly injured. while others will scarcely be worth the digging. DAMAGED BY WATER.

Costly Fire in a Store Building at Sturgeon Baj'. Sturgeon Bay, Sept. 4. was discovered in the hallway of the second story of the L. M.

Washburn building at midnight and before the flames were extinguished thousands of worth of damage was done by water. It is impossible to make a reliable estimate at this time, but the damage to the building, it is thought, will reach SIOOO and that to the stock in the store below between SSOOO and It is covered by Insurance RACINE SUICIDE. Sliss NeHie Sullivan Shoots Herself at Wausau. Racine, Sept. body of Miss Nellie Sullivan was brought to this city today from Wausau, where she had committed suicide.

The young woman was very pretty and about IS years of age. She had resided with her parents on the north side, but recently went to Wausam She shot herself through the head with a revolver. No cause can be assigned for the deed. The remains will be interred here tomorrow. a Rare Snake.

Portage, Sept. 5. rare specimen of the snake family known as the species was recently 'captured on the farm of William near Columbus. The reptile measured 0 feet in length and 3 inches. In diamCtbr It was very sluggish in its movements and was easily captured.

When first secured its color was a dark green, but exposure to the sunlight had the effect of changing it to a lighter hue. i MYSTERY UNSOLVED. Neenah Girl Supposed to Have Been Murdered Turns Up at Fond du Lac. Appleton, Sept. 7.

Margaret Keating, the girl who has been missing since last Tuesday, and who a letter to the police signed Hard-up said had been murdered and thrown in the lake near Neenah, was found Saturday afternoon by her brother at the Windsor hotel in Fond du Lac in a dazed condition. She was brought home Saturday evening and since has been in a hysterical condition, unable to give any account of her whereabouts or doings. In her ravings she begs for life and frequently says: you throw me in the lake tell my She is known to have had S4O with her when leaving here Tuesday noon, but when found had neither pocketbook or money. She has bruises or other evidence of violence on her person, but she suffers from nausea and shows other signs of having been drugged. As far us her movements can be traced, she left Appleton Tuesday noon and went to Neenah.

Tuesday night she was in Oshkosh and stopped at the Revere house over night. She was at the Revere house again at 8 Wesnesday night and went away, hearing her valise there. After that her movements cannot be traced until she was found in a hotel in Fond du Lac, where she arrived Saturday morning. Knowledge of her movements only increases the mystery of the anonymous letter received by the police. The letter was mailed at Oshkosh Wednesday noon, and intimates that the alleged murder was committed Tuesday night near Neenah.

It is postively known, however, that she was in Oshkosh at the Revere house and in the city all day Wednesday. The matter cannot be cleared up until the girl regains her normal senses. REFUSED TO SELL. -V Squabble at Superior Over the New Inspection System. West Superior, Sept.

Duluth grain interests have refused to sell wheat to the Superior millers on account of the new system of wheat inspection, but this action has not retarded in the least the operation of the mills in this city. The millers, after buying what is offered on the Superior board, have simply transferred their surplus trade from Duluth to Minneapolis, and the commission men of that city art' taking advantage of the squabble between the two boards to build up a business between themselves. Superior commission firms therefore are in daily receipt of orders from Minneapolis to sell to the Superior mills and draw upon that city for their supply. The prospect is that within a short time the millers will be aide to obtain a sufficient supply right at home which is a consummation greatly desired. The new system of wheat inspection has been in operation for only a week now, but it works smoothly and promises to take its place among the established institutions of the world.

The volume of business done, the board of trade managers admit, has not been large, but it was not expected to be at the outset, but the increase is gradual and will continue. TOOK THE POVERTY OATH. Gust Frickscx Released from the County Jail at Superior. West Superior, Sept. 7.

Erickson has been released from the county jail upon taking the oath Judge Roberts of the county court and being searehingly examined as to his property holdings. Upon showing that he had nothing that was not exempt, he was released. Erickson hrs been confined in the county jail since last spring upon a tort execution issued on the judgment for damages secured by B. Casey. Erickson, when police sergeant, arrested Casey and was sued for false imprisonment.

The city of Superior, through Mayor Pattison, attempted to aid the officer who had gotten into trouble while attending to his duties and he was made a policeman, but injunctions were issued restraining the pay of a man confined to the jail limits. Erickson thereupon took the poverty oath. JUDGE ROGERS DEAD. Found Dead in His Bath at West Superior. West Superior, 7.

George S. Rogers of Central park was found dead in his bath tub at his residence last night, death being attributable to heart disease. Judge Rogers was one of pioneers, having resided here since 1888. He had served upon the county board and in other public capacities. He was a prominent Mason and Grand Army man, being on the staff.

The funeral Wednesday will bo under Masonic auspices and the remains will be taken to Fond du Lac. Wis. Palmyra, Sept. 7. The funeral of the late Mrs.

Maria Mill, the oldest person in Palmyra, who died of cancer Saturday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. J. Erricson, in this village, occurred this afternoon. POT-HUNTER FINED.

ANARUS" Game Warden Wright Makes an Arrest Near Marinette, Sept. The first arrest in this county for shooting deer out of season has been made by Game Warden Wright, who made a raid along the Peshtigo river and run upon five hunters in ambush. They were in the act of shooting a deer that was swimming the river. Four of the men escaped, the one captured pleading guilty and paying a large sum in fine and costs. The game warden intends to make unceasing war on pothunters and others who break the game laws this fall.

SUICIDE AT WATERTOWN. Max Heidemann Found Hanging in a Granary. Watertown, Sept. The dead body of Max Heidemann was found hanging in a granary pn the farm of Robert Woellfer in the Fifth: ward this morning. Heidemann was second cousin of Mr.

Woellfer hqd bad been in the city only coming here from Fort Atkinson, be was employed. His parents Jive Appleton. He was about Ifo for the suicide assigned, JOINED HER HUSBAND. Mrs. Peterley Found DeStl iti Heel at Shin Prairie) 'd a Sun Prairie, Englebert jftged sfs7y yekrs, was found in lei home of her daughter, JXbe funeral took place from St.

(fhurqh iA. Waietloo yesterday. Hel.MisbafedTwiokea' to death by a fwp Weeks Recovered the Atwater. Sept. 7.

burglar attempted to rob the store and postoffice at tins place Saturday night. He succeeded in in money and some envelopes, when he was caught by Albert Schmidt, who was sleeping in the store during the absence of the postmaster. The envelopes and money were recovered. NO FILLED CHEESE. Food Commissioner Adams Says the Law is Being Rigidly Enforced in Wisconsin.

Madison, Sept The filled-cheese law passed by the last Congress, which places close restrictions upon the manufacture and sale of this product and provides payment of heavy licenses for both, goes into effect today. Dairy and Food Commissioner H. C. Adams, who returned to his office at the capital today after a severe illness, when asked as to what would be done toward its enforcement in AVisconsin, said: far as this state is concerned I can say that I believe there is no filled cheese made in AVisconsin today. I have been in communication with the two collectors of internal revenue in AVisconsin who are charged with the duty of collecting the tax and they say that their deputies have been making careful investigation and are unable to find any filled cheese being manufactured in the state.

AA 7 have a state law which is prohibitory and my deputies as well as the creamery men who are naturally interested in its enforcement have been unable after careful investigation to find any filled cheese made in the state. this law went into effect I understand from reports from Illinois that the cheese factories there have also closed. Dealers in Chicago who handle the great bulk of this product say that filled cheese cannot be manufactured and sold at a profit after paying the taxes required by the new law. There is every indication that the manufacture of filled cheese has been obliterated by the law. It is also true that the price of pure cheese is strengthening.

Whether or not this is due to the filled cheese law is another question. Of course it will take time to establish our reputation in foreign markets, but we are bound to regain our foothold there in time. In addition to this the knowledge that pure cheese can be relied on is certain to increase the home STRUNG UP TO A TREE. Missouri People Wreak Vengeance on a Tramp. Rhineland.

Sept. night an angry mob of masked men assembled in front of the Rhineland hotel, prepared to lynch Thomas Larkin, a tramp giving his residence as New York, who in the afternoon had brutally assaulted Tuttle Alla Gammon, 11 years old. Admittance being refused by the guards, the mob broke down the doors and brought out Larkin. He begged and prayed for them to spare him, but this only made them moreenraged and they took him to a tree near town and swung him up. where they left him for the coroner to hold an inquest.

ESCAPED FROM THE SHERIFF. William Dnkelow Eludes the Officers While Being Taken to Prison, Eau Claire, Sept. 3. in transit over the North-Western railroad to the state prison at War.pun, in custody of Sheriff Jones, William Dukelow took advantage of the crowded coaches to make a break for liberty. He was pursued by the sheriff and a number of passengers.

Several shots were fired at Dukelow, but without effect. He escaped to the woods. The prisoner was being taken back to prison to complete a thirty-year sentence, KILLED BY A COMPANION. Peshtigo Boy Shot by the Accidental Discharge of a Eifle. Peshtigo, Sept.

4. Oak Sutherland, the 8-year-old sou of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sutherland of this village, was accidentally shot by a young companion this forenoon.

The boys were shooting at a mark with a rifie hen it was accidentally discharged, the ball entering young left breast just above the heart, severing one of the large arteries md causing almost instant death. The inquest was held this afternoon. F. W. DENISON DEAD.

He was County Treasurer of Bayfield Comity. Washburn, Sept. 3. F. W.

Denison, County treasurer of Bayfield county, died this morning at hospital in Ashland of disease. He was about 40 years old and one of the most prominent men In the county. His homo was at Bayfield. Obituary Mention. Fond du Lac, Sept, Ross, an old and prominent resident of the county, died at his home in Brandon early Thursday morning.

Mr. Ross had been a resident of the county for over thirty years. He was active in politics and at one time was elected county treasurer on the Republican ticket. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Clark of Brandon and Mrs.

J. F. Stack of Chicago. The funeral was held at 7 this morning from the residence. Rev.

Robert Baton officiated and the remains were laid away in Rienzi. Shawano, Sept. 4. John Foelker of Hartland township, for thirty-five years a resident of this county, died this morning, aged TO years. He leaves a large family of children and grandchildren.

New School Tor Appleton. Appleton, Sept. Plans were adopted last night for a new schoolhouse to take the place of the present Hercules school building in the Second ward. Plans call for a twostory brick and sandstone building with basement and twelve rooms at an estimated cost of $24,000. Contracts will be let at once and the building will be ready for occupancy by the beginning of the next school year.

School for Mutes. Appleton, Sept. The board of education at a meeting this morning decided to establish a school for deaf mutes in connection with the public schools of the city. Five pupils have already made application for instruction. The school will be established in the Hercules building in the Second ward.

Miss Hannah Gardner of Milwaukee has been engaged as teacher. Had His Hand Cut Off. Crosse, Sept. Wiiite attempting to board a moving train this afternoon, going to the races at Neumeister's track, Patrick Burns, brother of John 0. Burns, the fruit fell beneath the wheels and had his hand cut off at the wrist and received a bad gash on the head.

The WEEKLY WISCONSIN will be sent until March 4th next, including the number giving an count of the inauguration of the for 25c. Address, Weekly Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis. MILWAUKEE MATTERS. Injuries Proved Fatal. Milwaukee, Sept.

1, 1896. I vaieutine Jausczak, ageu years, died this morning at 10:30 from injuries caused last Wednesday by the tall of a derrick while he working I Oi: a sewer back of the Shooting park. He lived at (505 Eleventh avenue. He leaves a wife and one child. Had Both la gs Cut Of! Milwaukee, Aug.

31. 1896. Max Denzel, aged 11 years, whose home is at Gibson, was run over by the cars there yesterday afternoon while a train was doing some switching at that station. Both of his legs were cut off and he died at his home today. Ho i was removed to the home of his parents.

Funeral of Joseph Jictz. Milwaukee, Sept. 3, The death of Joseph Betz occurred on Tuesday at his home, 012 Vliet street, at the age of 07 years. Mr. Betz had 1 been sick for about six months.

lie came to Milwaukee from Germany in 1854. A wife and five children survive him. The funeral was held this morning, interment being at Calvary cemetery. I Heatn of Simon Kalin. Milwaukee, Sept.

1, Simon Kahn, one of the oldest and one of the best known members of the chamber of commerce, died suddenly this morning of apoplexy, at his home, 1310 Cedar street. Mr. Kahn came to Milwaukee in the and a few years later went to California, during the gold excitement, but returned to this city after several years and has made Milwaukee his home ever since. He was a prominent grain commission merchant formerly, and during the past ten or fifteen years has done a small amount of trading, although not active at all times. He leaves, besides his wife, seven children, all grown.

One son. Dr, Joseph Kahn, is a physician in this city. Farm Buildings Burned. Milwaukee, "Aug. 31, 1890.

The barns and gt-afiaries of Henry Wilkie, a farmer residing half a mile west of the Sercomb road, between the Fond du Lac and Hopkins roads, were destroyed by fire last night, entailing a loss of S3OOO, not covered by insurance. The fire started a few minutes after 8 and burned for more than an hour. Stacks of straw and hay were also burned, making an illumination that lighted the skies for miles and attracted a large crowed from the afity. The fire was the result of carelessness. A party of friends visiting at the house, when someone threw a lighted cigar stump on the ground, which was covered with straw.

The blaze was not discovered until it had a firm bold on the barn bujidjng -when, a brisk breeze, it spread rapidly. All of the livestock and some of the farm machinery was saved. Qne of the incidents of the fire was the partial burning of a big apple tree, heavily laden with fruit, that stood near one of. bfirfes. When thje fire died the crowd stood around feasting on hakbd apples.

fatally 4 Milwaukee, Aug. 31, 1890. An unknown man, aged about 45 years, called at the Farwell avenue barns of the street railway company at 10 this morning, looking for work, but instead of securing employment he met his death. The stranger inquired of Foreman T. E.

Hammer wffiere he could find the carpenter boss, and was told. He lingered about the barns for some.time and no further attention was paid to him. The foreign and nine men were engaged in pushing car Xo. 235 out of the barn in order to switch it over to the blacksmith, shop. Their first attempt failed, as the tracks were heavy with sand.

They let the car run back into the barn and then made a second attempt. When they had pushed it to within about three feet from" one of the doors, Tie unknown man was; seen to make effdrt to get into the before the car should reach, the door and blockade the passageway. He was not quick enough, however, and -was caught by he car just as he was abreast of the door casing, i The unfortunate man hvas almost instantly killed. The brass hand rails at the end of the car and on the vestibule platform, used by passengers when boarding or alighting, extended out an inch or two from The body of the car and one of them cut the throat and crushed the left side'of his chest. He also received a scalp wound.

Beatti of William Alexander, Milwaukee, Aug. 31, 1896. William Alexander, until recently employed as assistant blacksmith foreman at the West Milwaukee earshops, died very suddenly at his home, 3020 Mt. Vernon avenue yesterday morning. He had been enjoying good health and his death was entirely unexpected.

Dr. Kempster this morning notified the coroner that a post-mortem had been held by Drs. McGovern and yesterday afternoon, but inasmuch as the undertaker had preceded the physicians and the body had been embalmed, they could learn very little regarding the cause of death. Alexander was quite well-known in Merrill park and his sudden death caused very much surprise and yegret. It is known had been despondent the past few days owing to a change which was to have occurred ip.

liis this morning, and he had on Saturday made-mp effort to have the matter righted Inrt without avail. On Saturday night he came home in low spirits- and lay down on thd lounge, where he Was, found dead yesterday mornuig by his daughter. Those who knew' the deceased well believe that he died of heart disease as result of the worry he had undergone; Tie carried quite a large insurance on his life. He is survived by a wife and thred.ichjildren, all grown. He was for many'; years a member of Presbyterian church.

Milwaukee, Sept. 1, 1896. Dr Washburn, one of the- assistant physicians of the health- 1 department, held a post-mortem on the body of William Alexander this morning and concluded that death was duo to chronic bronchitis complicated with heart troubles. Ball Player Injured. Janesville.

Sept. 7. George Willbuv of this city, a member of the Edgerton State league baseball team, had his left heel crashed when he fell under a train Saturday night. i He will not lose his foot..