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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
TO MAR WIFE'S BEAUTY.
Chicago Physician Implicated in
VitrioI Throwing Plot-Ac-
complete Weakened.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 2O.-Dr. James o.
Quicker, one of the professors of the
Post Graduate college and member of
the Chicago Medical society, has been
arrested upon a charge of attempted
mayhem in conspiring to have acid
thrown in the face of Madaion s. Duck
er, his wife.
The physician, who has an Office at
800 Erie street with DR.. Herbert ii. Nc
Auley, was arrested yesterday morning
While on his way down town, and was
taken before Justice Underwood Late
in the day he gave bonds of $500.
Mrs. Quicker claims her husband, drlv-
en- to desperation on account of his in
ability to become reconciled to her, hired
Charles Hill to throw sulphuric acid IN
her face. The charge IS fatty denied by
the doctor, who states that his arrest
is part Of a conspiracy on the part OF his
wife to railroad him to the penitentiary
so as to be able to get a divorce from
him.
Mrs. Ducker has a fortune estimated
at from 100000 to $5OO,OOO. She IS
the daughter of the late Mr. Sheldon,
president of the Albion Exchange bank
of Albion, Mich. She is residing at 1884
Monroe avenue, at the residence of Dyke
Y. Keedy, but intends soon to leave the
city. The hearing of the case has been
to dishgure and possibly kill Mrs. Quicker
was not successful was due, it is claimed,
to the confession of Hill.
While talking with Mrs Quicker Hill
broke down and told her what he had
agreed to do. The man had given him
the name of Shone, he said, but from the
description Mrs. Quicker says she knew
it was her husband. She sent for her at
torney, and Mooney & Boland's Detect
i've agency was employed to work up the
case. Under the guidance of two de-
tectives Hill met the doctor, it is claimed
at the Twelfth street viaduct on Friday
and was given a two-ounce bottle. Later
the contents were analysed and found
to he common Sulphuric acid. Hill agreed
to do the deed Friday night, and to again
meet the doctor at the viaduct and get
his pay.
From that time until his arrest Duck
er'S every move was Swallowed by the de-
tectives. On Monday last, it is claimed,
he became anxious at not seeing Hill.
He knew, since he had seen no account
of any such affair in the newspapers,
that Hill had failed to commit the crime.
Accordingly he is said to have written
a letter to Hill, care of the general de-
livery. The letter is in the possession of
the destectives and is printed in large let
ters and addressed to Nathan Paul
Jones, the name Hill had given him.
The letter is signed Jones'" and it is
claimed that the doctor was seen to
mail it,
When this evidence had been obtained
Mrs. Quicker SWore out the warrant for
her husbands arrest
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
GAY DAY AT MAYVILLE.
Bands and Firemen from All Parts of
Dodge County Celebrate.

Mayville, Wis, Aug. 23.-[ Special. !
Yesterday WIS a great day for this city
and in fact for Dodge county. The May
vile Hook and Ladder company ceebrat-
ed their ninth anniversary, to which many
bands and fire companies were invited.
Every town in this county was represent
ed. Twelve bands and companies, togeth-
er with large delegation of the citizens
of outside places, were here Oconomo-
woe and Hartford participated with splen-
did bands. The city was gaily decorated
and general merriment prevailed.
In the afternoon the Mayville company
was inspected. Then grand monster re-
hearsal of all the bands was held. A pa
rade with nearly 500 firemen in uniform,
headed by 200 musicians, proceeded to
Seigler's park, where a concert and pic
mic was held. A meeting of all the fire
companies of Dodge county was also held
for the purpose of effecting an organiza-
ton of Dodge county.
The Northwestern Band association, to
which all the bands bt:ong, elected the
following officers: President, Byron Bar
wig of Mayville; ce-president, Munson
Wilson of Hartford; secretary Fred Set
ter of Iron Ridge. The officers elected for
the Firemen's association are: President,
Martin Lueck of Juneau; secretary, John
Bodden of Horizon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
MAKES NO REPLY.
Minister Hoshi of Japan Sends a
Prompt Acknowledge of
Secretary Sherman's Note.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 21-Secre-
tary Sherman received a prompt ac
acknowledgement from Minister Hoshi of
Japan of his letter of last Saturday re-
Iating to the annexation of Hawaii to
the United States. Mr.. Hoshi's ac-
acknowledgement is formal and does not
go into the merits of the subject, as the
answer to Secretary Sherman's last
note will not be made until word comes
from the japanese foreign Office.
The Associated press dispatches con-
tanned all of the features of Secretary
Sherman's note with one exception,
namely: Japan's prior note referred in
cidentally to reports that a majority of
the inhabitants of Hawaii did not favor
annexation. Mr. Sherman's answer
takes issue with this statement and
urged at some length that the prepond-
erance Of influence in Hawaii is favor
able to the annexation of the island to
the United States. Aside from this and
the approval expressed in the plan of
arbitration between Japan and Hawaii
on the immigration question, the Sher-
man note is an enlarged argument of
Mr.. Sherman's former letter stating the
attitude Of the United States as favor
able to annexation.
The report that Mr.. Sherman did not
enter into an argument as it would be
a reopening of the case with Japan, is
not correct, as the secretary's letter is
Il very full argument on the entire ques-
ton involved
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
TWO SUDDEN DEATHS.
Casper NJ. Sanger and Charles An
dreWs Pass Away at
Milwaukee.

Milwaukee. Wis, Aug 23-Caspar
NJ. Sanger. one of the best-known resi-
dents of this city, died at 2:25 o'clock
Sunday at his home, 6O1 Prospect ave-
nue.. Mr.. Sanger had been in failing
health for six years. While he was
making a speech during Il political cam
paign, he suffered Il stroke Of paralysis
and since then he had suffered fourteen
minor attacks. Mr.. Sanger has had an
interesting career. He was a shrewd
business man, made money fast, but
lost it as often in speculative undertake
ings. Less than ten years ago he was
rated as being worth S1,500,000. He
died Il poor man, having lost all his
wealth in the panic Of 1898, when sill
yer mining property greatly deprecated
III value. His business rcyerseS prOba-
bly, affected his health, for since that
time he was never a we'll man again.
Charles Andrews, an old resident of
Milwaukee, and vice-prcsident of the G..
r. Andrews company, was found dead in
his room at the residence of his son, G..
-. Adrews, Jr., 1913 Prospect avenue
Sunday morning. The room was filed
with Illuminating gas which escaped from
a small gas heater, the jet of which had
been left open. His death was probably
due to an accident. If Mr.. Andrews had
lived he would have celebrated his eighty
fifth birthday May ID. He was born and
educated in Boston, where he started in
life as a dry goods merchant. He re-
moved to st. Louis several years before
the war, and was employed there as the
manager of the old Planters hotel. While
in st. Louis he married the daughter of
James Munroe the proprietor of the ho-
tel. His wife died about twenty years
ago. Coming to Milwaukee in 1853 he
took charge of the old Newhall house.
While proprietor of that hotel he formed
warm friendship with the late Matt.
Carpenter. who at that time lived in the
hotel. p. d. Armour also lived at the
ions to the troops quartered at Camp
Washburn, near the old Cold Spring race
trac
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
SHERMAN REPLIES TO JAPAN.
Answer TO the Last Note Relating to tn
Annexation of Hawaii.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 20.-Secre-
tary Sherman has submitted to the Jap
anese government an answer to Japan's
last note relating to the annexation of
Hawaii to the United States. The an
swer was delivered to Mr.. HOshi, The
japanese minister, last Saturday II is
in reply to Japan's note of July 10, which
up to that time had not been acknowl
edged
Mr.. Sherman's answer is marked by its
friendly expressions towards Japan,
which give special satisfaction in view of
the somewhat strained relations resulting
from the previous correspondence. Two
features are brought out by the answer
it reiterates the position heretofore taken
by the secretary of state as to the right
and propriety of anneXing Hawaii to the
United States.
With this, however, is coupled an as
surance that the interests of Japan in
Hawaii will be fully safeguarded. 1t also
expresses satisfaction at the plan of arbi-
tration between Japan and Hawaii on
the question of japanese immigration to
Hawaii.
The answer is largely an elaboration of
Mr.. Sherman's former letter, and the poll
cies expressed in no way differ from
those previously laid down by him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25

done, her majesty's letter authorizing the
knighthood was read and the gentleman
usher was directed to introduce the Duke
of York The duke, kneeling, was then
knighted and retired.
Lord Cadogan next announced her ma
jesty's command to invest the new knight
with the ribbon and badge of the order.
By command of the master, Lord Iveagh
and Lord CaledOn. the two juniors pro-
ceeded to the door of the chapter room
and conducted the Duke of York to the
right of the chair OF state preceded by
Athlone, pursuiyant OF arms, with the
banner, mantle, sword, helmet and crest
and the Ulster king at arms bearing the
ensgns of the order on Il cushion. The
declaration being read and subscribed by
the duke, the lord lieutenant, assisted by
the two senior knights companions, put
the ribbon with the badge over the dukes
right shoulder, prOnOuncing the admonl-
ton.
The sword was then girded on and mis-
highness was robed with the mantle.
This completed the investiture, where
upon the Duke of York's banner was IN
furled and Ulster king at arms pro-
claimed all his titles. The duke was then
congratulated by the knights present and
took his seat at the chapter table. Ulster
king at arms then called over the names
and titles of knights companions present,
each knight rising and standing until all
had answered. This closed the chapter
and the procession left the hail.
There was a large and brilliant COM
pany present, including the Duchess of
York and the ladies and gentlemen in at
tendance.
Lord Frederick Roberts of Kendanar
was installed a Knight of ST. Patrick at
the same time with the Duke of York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
NEENAH YACHTSMEN HAPPY.
They will Celebrate the Victory of the
Corona.

Neenah, Wis, Aug. 23.-[Special. i
The Neenah yachtsmen who attended the
races in Oshkosh for the Felker cup
Saturday have returned home, and are
jubilant over the success of the Corona
which won the race Saturday afternoon.
The Kathleen made a good showing in
the race Saturday morning, finishing only
a few seconds behind the winner. The
Neenah yacht crews will soon give u
ball in honor of the event.
Miss Nellie Buxton was poisoned Sat
urday night at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Buxton by eating
poisoned meat which was left in the cup
board for rats. Miss Buxton was taken
suddenly ILL., and upon inquiry it was
found that she had eaten some meat
by mistake which her mother had sprin-
kled with rat poison. Medical aid was
quickly summoned and she is now re-
covering.
A horse attached to a carriage occu-
pied by Mesdames Brown and Hall and
Miss Olmstead ran away Saturday morn
ing and the occupants were thrown out
on Sage street. The ladies escaped with
out serious injury
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
STATE IS DEFENDANT.
Suit Commenced by kenoSha
County Farmer for Loss
70 Cattle.

Madison, Wis, Aug 19.-[Special. IA
suit which has some rather sensational
features has just been filed in the Su-
preme court. 1t is brought by Robert S.
Houston of Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha
county, against the state, for $4,000 dam
ages for the loss of thirty eight head OF
cattle, which were ordered by State Vet
efinarian j. l.. Scott to be killed, in No
vember, 1895, that official announcing
that the animals were affected by tuber
culosis. They were condemned in due
form, and appraised at SAT per head, the
total amounting to S1710, of which the
state paid Houston twO-thirds.
The action being against the state, is
brought originally in the Supreme court,
instead of being brought first in a cir
cult court. In his complaint filed with
the court, Mr.. Houston alleges that only
two of the thirty eight condemned animals
were killed under the direction of the
state veterinarian and that the others
were sent to Chicago, for the purpose
Of having them sent to a fertilizing es-
tablishment, but he alleges that he is in
formed and believes that these thirty-siX
animals were not sent to such an estab
llshment, but were sent to the regular
market, sold in the regular way, exam
ined by United States government inspec-
tors who found said animals to be free
and clear from all disease. He also
alleges that the two which were killed
under the state veterinarians direction
were given a post-mortem examination by
competent persons and found healthy.
He claims all the animals were strong,
healthy and in fine condition and alleges
that no adequate test of their condition
was made by the state veterinarian.
Mr.. Houston applied to the Legisla-
ture at the beginning of the session of
1897 for compensation, but his claim
was neglected or refused. G. e. Esta-
brook of Milwaukee is his attorney.
Attorney-General Mylrea, who will de-
fend the suit for the state, has already
entered a demurrer to his complaint.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
ABSTRACT OUTFIT SOLD.
Relics of the Late w. T. Rambusch's
Office at Juneau.

Office at Juneau.
Juneau, Wis, Aug. 19.-[SpeciaLl-
The abstract Office outfit was last night
sold by Mrs. Spence to exUnited States
Land Commissioner Lamoreaux, Theo.
2. Hemmy, Paul A. Hemmy and. James
E. Malone, who will continue to operate
the business as before. Paul A. Hem
my, who has been connected with the
registers office for number of years,
will take charge.
The sum realized from the sale was
$10,935.50, it being considerably less
than the claim of Mrs. Spence. Quite
large number of people were present
including purchasers and others who
were interested in the property left by
W. L. Rambush. Many of the notes
and securities were sold for consider
ably less than their nominal value, be-
cause in many cases the payers were
present and protested that payments
had been made which were not Endorsed,
and in others the bidders feared that
there might be intervening equities
which would depreciate the value of the
paper,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
BADGER PIONEER GONE.
Ralsey knight Passes Away at His Home
in Monticello.

Monticello, Wis. Aug. 23.-[Special. i
Ralsey knight, one of the oldest settlers
and pioneer of Green county, died at
his home in this village after a long Ill
ness of Il general breaking down and old
age. He had resided here for the past
forty-three years during which time he
held many Offices of trust notably that
of justice of the peace. He was a native
III rike. Allegany county, \. Y. and
reached the age Of 50 years.
Hartford. Wis. Aug. 23.I[Special.l j
John O'Connor, father Of CXState At
torney J. l.. O'COnnor. died last Satur-
day at his home i'll the town of Hartford,
aged 81 years.
Poynette. Wis. Aug. 23.-[ Special. /
Frank H Sotthamer, aged - years died
at his residence in this place after an i'll
ness of ten days from an attack Of ma-
Iarial fever Mr. Sotthamer had only
lived in Poynette about two months, com
ing here from WATERFOWL, where his re
mains were taken for burial.
La Crosse, Wis. Aug. 23.-[Speciall-
Laura Belle Parish. aged % years, was
found dead in bed while visiting relatives
at Mound Prairie. MINI. The case is
somewhat mysterious, but it is thought
rheumatism Of the heart was the cause.
She was employed in the La Crosse Tele-
phone exchange. The remains were
brought to La Crosse for burial.
hTS. MCi-d GSnuIi, dScu o. SalS' IlioIh
er of Mrs g. W. Young, Mrs. James
McLindon. Mrs. John Garrett and Miss
Mary Laughlin, is dead. She was one
of the early pioneers of Western Wis
conSin.
Sister Appollonia, pionerr in the mis-
sionary order of Franciscan Sisters, is
dead. She was 66 years old. She fig
ured in an important way in establishing
and spreading the sisterhood in the West
O. H. Christensen, 81 years old. died
of appendicitis at St Francis hospital.
Deceased's home was in Ettrick, Trem-
pealeau county. The remains were for
u-o rJod tbora
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING.
Nearly 200 Delegates Attend the Session
in GAINESVILLE.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Aug. 21.-The ninth
annual session Of the GAINESVILLE District
Epworth league Wisconsin conference
opened yesterday at the First NJ E.
church. The Rev. FL. w. Thompson Of
the First church delivered the address of
welcome. Miss E. Holverson of White
water presented a paper on Money Get
ting VS.. Money Giving Miss E. Walk
er of Evansville on "With Christ in
Social Life" Miss G. Prisk of Elkhorn.
THE Junior Superintendent Help and
Hindrances;'' Miss A. Millar, Milton.
Kindergarten Methods in Junior Work."
Miss Ada Fenton, GAINESVILLE, Echoes
from Toronto" Mrs Myra Goodwin
Plantz, Appleton, The League and
Christian Education;'' Miss A. H. Car
penter, Milton, Reading Circles" Mrs.
Fanny Kennish Earl, Lake Mills, s'Lit-
erary Value of Bible Study" the Rev.
William Rollins, Lake Mills, ''The Wan
behring's of an Assyro-Babylonian God"
The district includes all of Rock county,
the east half of Dane county, the vest
half of Jefferson and Walworth coun-
ties and a portion of Waukesha coun-
ty. About 200 delegates are present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
BABE BURIED ALIVE.
Unnatural Mother Thought She
Had Killed Her Three-WeekS'
Old Child.

Terre Haute, Ind, Aug. 2O.-An al
legged attempt of a mother to do
away with her babe has been thwart-
ed. After living a prisoner in the
grave since Saturday the infant was,
it is asserted, discovered and dug up yes
terday by Detective McRae. To the
amazement of all, it was still alive and
will probably survive. The child and the
woman were brought to this city.
The woman is the Mrs. Barber" who,
it is said, attempted to give her child
away to Chief of Police Owens at Paris
last Saturday. Her right name is said
to be Mrs. W. II. Thompson and she is
the daughter of Alexander Rogers, who
last winter kept a restaurant in this city.
The home of the ThompsOns has been
southeast Of Riley, in this county, until a
year ago, when Thompson and his wife
separated. Little had been heard of the
woman until the episode at Paris came
out III the papers. Thompson saw this,
and, suSpecting that the woman was his
wife, came to Terre Haute and informed
armed with q picture Of Mrs. Thompson,
went to Paris and readily identified Mrs.
Barber" 1t was learned that she had
left Paris with her babe on the train
Saturday evening. She had been seen
at Riley Sunday, but without her child.
In the morning the detective drove to
Riley, where he found the woman at the
home of Mrs. Rogers, her mother at
first she denied all knowledge of any
child, but later said: THE child is at
rest ] can tell you that, and that's all
you'll get out of me-
Finally the woman consented to DIS
close the place of burial. She led the
detective to a grove about 200 yards
away. where a heap of brush was piled
upon a newly made grave. After about
fifteen inches Of loose dirt and leaves had
been removed, McRae struck a board.
and, removing it, found the babe, curled
up in an ordinary market basket De-
tective McRae said:
Il never felt SO queer in my life. The
child had been buried ever since last
Saturday evening, and | was prepared
for a stencil when | removed the board
You can hardly imagine my sensation
when the child began to twist it's little
head and finally open its eyes. | started
back and said: My God, woman, the
child's aliven
Is it?' she asked, with perfect com
posture. L thought it was strangled'
"When we carried the babe to the
house there was another sensational
scene, which battles description. Mr. and
Mrs. Rogers, who are among the best
people of the county, were Mortified and
grieved beyond measure, and | never
pitied any person so much in my life.
Ii was the first they knew Of the child
existence, although it was born at Dan
vile August 3. Other arrests, | think,
will be made
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
CITY OWNERSHIP.
Municipal Light Plants and Street Rail
roads All Over the World.

Municipal Light Plants and Street Rail
roads All Over the World.
Gas plants are operated by 16S cities of
England and Scotland, including almost
every city of consequence, except London;
by thirty-three cities of Germany, includ-
ing thirty of the largest, such as Berlin.
Hamburg and Dresden; by Brussels. by
Amsterdam, by many cities in the Brit
cities, including Wheeling, Louisville.
Richmond and Philadelphia. Electric
lighting plants are operated by over 200
American municipalities, including Dun
kirk, in New York, and Jacksonville.
Springfield, Little Rock, Topeka and Bay
City; by some in the Australian colonies,
and by thirteen German cities. including
Hamburg and Dresden. Street railroads
are owned and operated by thirty-three
cities of England and Scotland. by some
cities in Germany, Switzerland, Holland
and of the Australian colonies; by Toron-
to, and in measure by New Orleans.
To put the matter into condensed form.
municipal ownership of one Or more Of
these street franchises prevails in over
100 cities, and is authorized by the laws
of a score OF states and countries. Time
was when private ownership of all street
franchises was the rule. Now the chief
est cities of the world are fOrsaking it.
Progress in the art of municipal affairs is
all in the direction of municipal owner
ship.
Municipal ownership is. therefore no
new or oyer-radical thing 1t is neither So
cialistic. communistic nor populistic. 1t
is feasible and practicable. 1t must be at
least reasonably successful, and it can
not be attended with any greater political
evils than the no more universal municipal
ownership of docks, ferries bridges mar
kets and the water supply. So much the
experience of these other cities indicates
to us-Municipal Affairs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
KNIGHT OF ST. PATRICK.
Investiture of the Heir PreSump-
tive to the Throne of Great
Britain.

Dublin, Aug. 2f--The Duke of York
mas been installed as knight of the Order
of ST. Patrick. The chapter was held
in Dublin castle. The lord lieutenant
proceeded in state, attended by his house
hold. staff and pages of honor, through
st. Patrick's hall to the chair of state
at the head of the chapter table, the
band playing the national anthem. Lord
seated before the knights companions,
wearing their nantes, stars and collars,
attended by the officers of the order, en-
tered and marched to the chapter table,
made the usual reverences and then took
knights of st. Patrick were then called
over by the Ulster king at arms. This
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25
ST. PAUL'S FAST TRIP.
Philip D. Armour Among the Passenger
Board the Liner.

liner St. Paul has reached port, having
made the run from the Needles to the
Sandy Hook lightship in the quick time
of six days and ten hours. Among her
passengers was Phillip d. Armour. Mr..
Armour said that he had not taken the
ocean trip for business and refused to dis
cuss the rise in wheat or the operations
of the new tariff law. He is accom-
panied by Lady Glencoe, and others on
board are: Calderon Carlisle, the Ri.
Rev. Hugh Miller Thompson, bishop of
Mississippi, and James Burke Roche,
member of Parliament