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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
SUpERIoRrs scRAPPY MAYOR.
He Claims the Police Commission Law is
INVALID

West Superior, Wis July 31.-[Spe-
cial. THE StarkWeather side is consider
ing many points in litigation by policemen
to recover salaries, Mayor Starkweather
and City Clerk Louas this morning an
swered an order TO show cause why man
damus should not issue and set up the
plea that the patrolmeM in question had
been dismissed and that the Wisconsin
fire and police commission is invalid. To
this the plaintiffs demurred and the case
will be heard "Wednesday with the va
lidity of the law as the chief issue.
Starkweather is negotiating to pay the
policemen contesting, arrangements hav-
ing been practically agreed upon to de-
liver their pay taking their obligation
that in event Of Starkweather winning in
the Supreme court money will be paid
back. The plaintiffs threaten seven more
mandamus suits with costs if StarkWeath-
er does not conGede.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04

wretch, but direct evidence against nim
is wholly lacking, unless, as is reported,
the prosecuting attorney is Withholding
some important evidence until the trial.
The fact that the girl was very popular
in the community, together with The
shocking character of the crime, for the
torn clothes and gloves III shreds told
how stubbornly she had fought for her
honor, aroused the people to high
pitch, and there is little doubt that a week
ago today, if they had positive proof that
Bons was the fiend he would have been
strung UP to a convenient tree. New
that the excitement has worn away the
people are content to let the law take
its course, but the feeling which exists
is shown every time the prisoner is
taken to court.
There will be no further proceedings in
the case until Monday, Bons having asked
for a continuance to that date to secure
lawyer. Prosecuting Attorney Handy
intimates that some discoveries recently
made will make it impossible for the
tramp to escape being held for trial.
Whether these discoveries are the result
of the work of Detective Charles Worth.
who has been here nearly week, is not
known. Worth worked Oh the Pearl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04

Bryan case and the prosecuting attorney
is well satisfied with the progress the de-
techWe has made here.
Bons' mother came here from Norway
yesterday and visited him in the Jail.
What was said between mother and son
is not known, as the conversation was
carried on in Belgian. The poor old
lady cried all the time she was in Jail,
and was laughed at by her son. He is
the most cunning prisoner ever encoun-
tered by the legal talent of Iron county
and repeated courses of the sweat box
have failed to trip him UP. Bons is
Belgian by birth and is about the same
age as his victim, 20 years. He has
been in this country abort FIVE years
and claims to have trampeI all over the
limited Sta tnS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
TWO ON ONE FARM.
How the Late W. T. Rambusch HSndIed
His Forged Mortgages.


His Forged Mortgages.
Juneau, Wis, August 2.-[Speci@I. /
Further investigation of the records in
the register of deeds Office with refer
ence to the Rambusch forged mortgage
on the favor of Peter Lackas, in the
town of Ashippun reveals the fact that
there was Il previous forged mortgages
on the same land, placed there by Ram
busch. On June "a, 1891, Rambusch
placed IN the registers Office for record
a mortgage on the said premises in ia
vor of Philip c. Quentmeyer for $780,
purporting to be executed by Carl Alt
mann and Louise Altman, his wife, who
turn out to be fictitious persons. This
was satisfied ON October %, 1892 so it
will be seen that he forged the mortgage
and when he learned that Jerry Mathew
son was about to sell the farm TO Peter
Lackas, he forged Quentmeyer's name to
a satisfaction and scratched the entries
from the tract index. The mortgage
which is now a cloud on the farm of Mr..
Lackas and to which reference was made
was executed for the same amount after
wards
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
NEWS FROM "sCOONEY."
Farmer Lackas a Victim of the Late
Rambusch FOrgeries.


Oconomowoc, Wis.,, July 30.-[Spe-
cial. Although Oconomowoc lies in the
northwest corner of Waukesha county.
and therefore adjoins Dodge county, and
although many well-knOwn citizens, in.
Guiding members Of the bar, were former
residents of Dodge county, for the first
time has there been ONE of the many no.
toriOus Rambusch cases localized here
Yesterday afternoon Peter Lackas of the
town of Ashippun, Dodge county, which
township joins the town of OcOnOmoWoc
in the Northwest, came to this city seek.
ing legal advice. He consulted A. Il.
Rogan, judge of the municipal court OF
this district, and to him told the follow
ing story: On December 8, 1891, he
bought the north half of the northwest
quarter of section 5, comprising eighty,
acres in the town df AShippun, and has
owned it ever since. Now he has dis
covered that on October 10, 1892, Carl
Altman and wife Louisa mortgaged the
same property to 2. C.. Quentmeier of
Watertown for the sum of $500. The
mortgaged was acknowledged before W
T. Rambusch, and was recorded October
%, 1892. Mr.. Lackas had never given
any mortgage nor in any manner lost title
to it since he originally owned it. From
1919 to 1891 the property was owned by
jeremiah Mathewson and had never been
ont of his possession or ownership until it
was bought by Mr.. Lackas. The mort
gage which Mr. Quentmeier holds is in
the sum of $500 After hearing. the.
statement of Mr.. Lackas Judge Rogan
and his client took the first train for Wa.
tertown to, see Mr. Quentmeier and secure
his release and thereby remove the cloud
upon the title to Mr.. Lackas' farm The
mortgage, is of course fraudulent and
there is no doubt that Mr.. Lackas will he
able to remove the apparent cloud upon
his title although it may entail expensive
litigation.
Some time after midnight last Eight
Officer Schrader heard a peculiar neise in
J. M. Wiggington & Sons store and no.
titled the proprietor, who lives only a
block distant. They Immediately en-
tesed the store, br4k the noise had ceased
and they were unable to discover any
thing unusual. The noise, resembled the
sound of filing a piece Of iron or steel.
This is the second time recently that the
same sounds have been heard IN the build
ing, on the other occasion by Mr.. Wig
gington himself. At that time Mr.. Wig
gington was alone in the store at a late
hour He heard the sounds distinctly,
and they apparently proceeded from the
cellar. A close search revealed nothing,
but the mystery is exciting much COM,
ment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
PRISONERS GOOD TIME.
Detective Zero Took Many Chances
with His Guest at
Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis. Aug. 2.-GSpecial. j
Detective Zero arrived from Montana
early Sunday morning with Julius Zuelke,
wanted at Markesan for the murder of
Farmer Davids. The detective spent the
entire day showing Zuelke around and
giving him a good time. In the afternoon
he hired a rig and drove his prisoner
around the city parks and drives. In the
afternoon Zero took Zueike across the
lake on a Sunday excursion returning III
the evening. Several times Zuelke was
left unguarded and could easily have
made his scape, but he did not seem to
know enough to try it. When outsiders
demonstrated with Detective Zero he re-
piled that he knew his prisoner.
Xuelke slept in Fero's Office last night
and early this morning was taken to Mar
kesan.
A young man from Markesan who saw
the prisoner said it was Zuelke without
mistake.
Identified by the Victims Daughter.
Ripon, Wis, Aug. Especial THE
cloud of quite general doubt that Julius
Zuelke, the murderer of Edward Davids
of Markesan, had been captured by De-
tective Lou Zero, was dispelled this
morning by his positive recognition by
acquaintance innumerable, among them
being Miss Anetta Davids, daughter of
the murdered ldrDneE. Ole dSh6tl u Ste
the slayer of her father and when
brought into her presence, he extended
his hand but she naturally refused to do
likewise.
Zuelke's demeanor is that of man
wholly unimpressed with the graveness
of the charge Overhanging his head.
Either he is lacking in intelligence or
else convinced that his side of the case
is strong enough to bring him only a
mild sentence. At any rate he admits
his identity to every inquirer and to
those who press him for answers. indi-
Gates that he will plead Not guilty"
When taken into custody through the
shrewdness of Detective Zero. Zuelkc
was established eighty miles from Glen
dive, Mont, in charge of 5000 sheep.
Zero got him while he was unarmed. thus
avoiding trouble that Zuelke was usually
prepared for until July l. The captured
man wore a full beard.
In speaking to the Wisconsin represent
tative relative to his escape ZueIke said
that while in Portage on his way out of
ttfa& country, he who is now Sheriff
Evans. was in the depot talking about
him, While he was at the ticket window,
making a purchase. Zuelke stepped to
qAa opposite side of the track from the
depot and got on without being molested
lie remained in Ripon most of the day
IN charge of his captor who this after
a0On took him to hartford. the Green
axe county seat. where he will turn him
over and get his reward. Zero has been
making an active search for the man for
more than year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
PROF. THOMPSON ELECTED.
He will be Director of Music at Ripon
College.

Ripon, Wis, July 31.-Prof. A. S.
elected to the position of director of the
School of Music of Ripon college, made
vacant at the close of the school year in
June by the resignation of Prof. f. NJ.
Lillebridge, who has gone to Sweden.
Mr. Thompson is a thorough musician
and we'll fitted for the place. As yet he
has not formally accepted, but he has
looked the field over thoroughly and it is
believed he is favorably impressed.
The position of preceptress of Bartlett
cottage-the young ladies' hall-has just
been filled by the election of Miss Bertha
Alger of Grand Rapids, Mich, a gradu~
ate Of the University of Michigan. She
will also fill the position of instructor In
languages in Ripon college.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
KILLED BY ACCIDENT.
Mort Stewart Shot by James Trjckle
Near Monroe.

Monroe, Wis, Aug. 2.-[SpeciaI. i
Mort Stewart, a blacksmith of Winslow,
H., was accidentally shot and killed by
James Trickle, proprietor of the Winslow
hotel yesterday afternoon at Pickett S
race track, ten miles west of this city
Stewart was throwing up bricks that
TrickIe would shoot at. The accident
was due to the premature discharge of
the rifle. The bullet struck Stewart I'M
der the ear and he died instantly De-
ceased was 40 years of age and unmar-
ried.
A Running race was the attraction that
brought several hundred people to the
race krack and the accident happened
Just before the race started
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
Had Three Weddings.

Plainfeld, Wis, July 31.-[Special. !
Miss Allie Barnes of Hancock, six miles,
south of here, was married to Jesse Fry
of WautomaA
Joseph Yusten and Miss Louisa Bauer,
both of Hancock, were quietly married at
Wautoma, the Rev. John E. Manning
performing the ceremony.
Miss Alice Crandell of Hancock and
William ID. Bowen of Colburn were
quietly married at the residence of Mar
win Lathrop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
Plant for La Crosse.

La Crosse, Wis, July 31.-ESpecial; i
II. NJ. Underwood, mechanical and cleo
trical engineer of Chicago, after a week s
stay in the city, today concluded prellm-
mary deals which will bring large man
ufacturing plant to La Crosse: Under
wood represents syndicate OF Eastern
capitalists, who control extensive ashes
tos mines in the South. The raw mate,
rial will be brought to La Crosse and
here manufactured into ireproohng OF
all sorts. Options have been secured tor
factory site.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
TRAIN WRECKER PARDONED.

Cow ScofieI6 Grants John Mccain, u
Wood County Youth, His Freedom.
Madison, Wis, July 31.-[Special. Z
Gov. Scofeld today pardoned John Nc
Cann, young man sent to state prison.
from Wood county about two years ago
for placing Instructions ON the railroad
track He was then about II years old
He is, said to. be dying with consumption
and the board of control after Investigate
ing the case report that he cannot live
to complete his term of three years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
AND STILL THEY COME.
Another Honest Farmer Drawn Into the
Rambusch Net,

Juneau. Wis, July 31.-ESpeciaj. j
Another honest and handwriting farmer
has been drawn into lawsuit as Il re-
suit of doing business with the late w.
T. Rambusch. About one year ago,
Charles Reichert. who resides ON farm
a few miles south of this city, borrowed
S4Oet from Rambusch and gave him his
note and mortgage as security. Ram
busch raised the amount in the noSe and
in the mortgage to $14OO and assigned
the same to P. G. Quentmeyer, the we'll
known Watertown contractor and capi-
talist. Quentmeyer sues to recover the
amOunt of the note
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
Ray Prisoner Escapes

Charles Clark, Is years old, Berlin
boy held on charge of burglary, es-
capped from the county jail this morn
ing. He is described as about 5 feet
5 inches in height, of rather slim build,
dark hair and very curly. He was
dressed in a dark coat, dark cotton pants
and faded shirt and Wore no vest. A
reward of $40 has been offered for his
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
WILL HOLD THE TRAMP.
Prosecuting Attorney Thinks He
Can Make Out a Case
Against BonS,

Crystal Falls, Mich, July 31.-[Spe-
CALL lit is just one week today since
the mutilated body of Pearl Morrison,
daughter Of Capt. and Mrs. William
Morrison, was found in a clump of
bushes a short distance beyond the vii
lage cemetery, but the identity of her
murderer is still a mystery.
Most people believe that Demarius
Bons, the tramp, who discovered tie
body and who has since been prisoner
in the village lookup, is the guilty
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
DISGRACEFUL ACTIONS.
Members of Co. at Racine Get Into
Numerous Fights.

NumerOus Fights.
Racine, Wis, Aug. Especial. $50
ciety circles here are greatly stirred up
over the actions of several members of
Co. +. Wisconsin National Guard, who
started for Camp Douglas yesterday
Many of them became too gay from the
overindulgence of intoxicantS and as a re-
suit the police were called upon to inter-
fere They became involved in several
fights, and some of them had black eyes
and others bruised faces. The chief of
police says he will forward complaint
to Gov Scofiald at once
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
ASSUMING BETTER SHAPE.
Superior Land Company May Soon be
Ont of

Superior Land Company May Soon be
Out of Reeeivership.
West Superior, Wis, Aug 2-[Spe-
cial. lit is expected that the reorganiza-
ton of the Land and River Improvement
company will be successfully consummat-
ed and the company be out of the hands
of receivers by next January. The af-
fairs of the company are getting we'll
Strengthened out and they will soon turn
over the amount of their back taxes to the
city government to. apply upon the bond
issues, some of which are now in default.
The Land company has already paid in
$4,000 ard under the tax settlement
agreement owes $4,000 more.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
Madison Burglar Sentenced.

Madison, Wis, Aug 2-[Special +
Thomas Burns this morning pleaded
guilty in the municipal court to breaking
into Gin's shoe store and stealing several
pairs of shoes. He was sentenced to.
three years in state prison. He and a
"pal' broke into the East Madison ST.
Paul depot Saturday, but got nothing be-
sides a few pennies and two travelling
mems grips. The railroad detectives will
look NO the man with him and try to
make case against both when Burns
finishes his term
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR.

VEiaL be- Meld at Merrill During Third
Week in September.
Merrill, Wis, July 81 Specially
The Lincoln County Agricultural associ-
alton has reorganized and is making elab-
crate preparations for a successful coun-
ty fair to be held in Merrill on. August
%, 81 and %. The attractions arranged
for. by Secretary 7. w. Brlce include
all the old standbys and many novelties,
such as the reproduction of the midway
Plaisance" and the famous oriental dane
ers. The first day is bicycle day and
win be conducted under the L. A. W..
The prizes for the horse races are large
and the premiums for exhibits liberal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
His Arm Terribly Torn.

Hatley. Wis, Aug. Special. &c.
A. Nye, while working around the planer
tirday. got his right arm caught IL the
machinery and before the machine could
he stopped. had Il strip of flesh torn
down on his forearm four inches long.
The wound was dressed by DR.. Roth
man, who had to put. IN fifteen stitches
10 hold the torn strip in place
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
WAS A HARD WORKER.
The Late VIM. J. Mailman Took a
Great Interest in Sheboygan
Affairs.

Sheboygan, Wis, Aug. 2.-[Special.]-
The dead body of William j. Mailman,
the real estate agent, and well-known
chairman of the Republican county COM
mittee was found at daylight yesterday
morning within stones throw of his
residence. A coroner's jury found that
his death was due to apoplexy. He had
returned Saturday night from Milwaukee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
HAD TO SHUT DOWN.

High, Water mt OGaanah Interfered with
the Mills.
Ashland, Wis, July 31.-The sawEaiM
at Odanah was obliged to close down yes
terday on account of high water The re-
cent rains have made Bad river overflow
it's banks, In many places, and at Odanah
the water became so high that it inter
fered with the successful operation Of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
Notes from Plymouth.

Plymouth, Wis, Aug. Especial. l.
The first races held on the Sheboygan
County Agricultural association tracks
took place Saturday at Plymouth. A
large crowd was in attendance.
Lightning struck the barn on John
Groves farm Saturday night, doing about
500 damage There were no crops
stored IL the building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
HIS EAR NEARLY TORN OFF.
Accident TO Cyc1er in a Race ss
Be oft

Beloit, Wis, July s31-[Special!1-
Will Ramsey was thrown from his bicycle
in race at the Cycle park last evening
by running, over dog and had one of his
ears nearly torn out. The race meet Was
for local riders and there were several
spirited contests AS usual Leon Chilcott
won the most honors, leading in the one
third mile open, the mile open and the
three mile handicap. Ramsey won the
mile novice and Bert Edwards the mile
hapdicaD
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
Insurgents Close to Havana

Havana. July 31.-The insurgents I'M
der Juan Del GadO approached the out
skirts of Mariana, twelve miles from Ha-
vana, and plundered several shops, kill
ing the owners of one and rohhing sew
eral private residences.
1t is officially denied that any insur-
gents camp exists within many miles of
the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
TAKEN FOR A BURGLAR.
5. s. Joyce, a Green Bay Man, Acciden-
tally Shoots His Wife.

Green Bay, Wis, Aug. Is. S. oyce,
clerk OF. the circuit court heard a noise
in his house. Saturday night and, taking
\ revolver In hand. began a search for
burglars. He found some one moving
about the house and fired.
The screams that followed showed that
be had shot his wife. The wound proved
to be only "a slight one in the shoulder,
and it will neal in short time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
She'll Lake Merchant ASSIGNS.

Shell Lake, Wis, July 81 Especial 7
Theo Evers, a dealer in gents furnish
ing goods, made an assignment yesterday
afternoon to James Shields. His princi-
pal creditors are Work Bros, Chicago,
and G.. Gotxiaa, ST. Paul.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
Eiphteen Took the Veil.

Sheboygan, Wis, Aug. 2.--[Special. i
Miss Katie Mas of this city, with sew
enteen others, took the veil yesterday in
entering the sisterhood at St. Francis
convent. Archbishop Katzer performed
the ceremony.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
Pierced by a Pltchfork,

Hebron, Wis, July 3O--Little Hazel
Gentle is suffering from a pitclifork
wound in her side. The fork slid from
hay stack and penetrated her body
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
PHENOMENALLY LARGE CORN CROP
Wheat: Also Satisfactory in the Central
Western States.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 31-The monthly is
sue of the Corn Belt today has the fol-
lowing to say in regard to crop conditions
obtaining in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and
Missouri. The territory covered is tribu-
tary to- the lines of the Chicago, Burling
ton & Quincy railway:
Nearly 600 correspondents have report
ed the crop conditions at the close of July
and everywhere in Iowa, Kansas. Nebras-
ka and Missouri the general conditions are
exceedingly favorable. The corn crop
promises to be phenomenally large, and
wheat oats and rye are satisfactory
will amount to nearly 100000 bushels,
and Kansas claims as much. Most of the
corn crop is from two to three weeks late,
but is making good growth. 1t there is
the average rainfall in August, Nebraska
will harvest $50, 600, 900 bushels of corn.
For corn 40 reports say there is suf-
of it. Four hundred and seventy-six re-
ports show the most favorable corn grow
ing conditions and only 1S report the
weather at all unfavorable. Thirtyone
reports say there is a damage Of from to
10 per cent. More than 400 reports say
there is no damage at all. Five hundred
and forty-three reports say corn is of good
color and strong growth; Is reports say
the color and growth is only fair:
The corn crop in Missouri Nj s is OF deep
Winter wheat yield from 20 to 80 bush
els; oats 10 to GO bushels. Fruit crop ex-
oe1lent.
In Iowa reports vary widely, corn being
estimated from full crop down to Go per
cent. Winter and spring wheat crop not
as good as usual, but while yield is light
IN certain localities grain is of best quail
ity.
Correspondents, In Kansas are almost a
unit in declaring this the best corn crop
since 1891. In scattered spots there has
been slight damage from hot winds and
grasshoppers. Winter wheat conditions
are reported good with estimated yield of
from 10 to 35 bushels. Oats and rye
good to fair. with estimates ranging from
10 to so bushels. Spring wheat conditions
are entirelY favorable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
BY THE PISTOL ROUTE.
Chicago Man Commits Suicide in Devils
Lake Hotel.

Baraboo, Wis, Aug. 2 Especial. AR
thur s. Frain was found dead in bed at
the Cliff house. Devils lake, with one
bullet hole in his mouth and one behind
the right ear. The jury brought in a
verdict of suicide. His home was IN
Chicago and he was here as manager of
the stone crusher for the Western Gran
Sta f.0mnanV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-04
A Monster Steel FIunle.

Marquette. Mich, July 31-A contract
of $13,092 has been let by the electric
light and power commissioners to the
Muskegon Boiler Works company to build
2O22 feet of steel fume, six feet in diam
eter. to carry water from dam to the
city's electric plant. The commissioners
have lately been empowered to issue $780,
600 in bonds, and the contract today
calls for the first expenditure of that