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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
BUNCOED THE LADIES.
Receipts for a Charitable Purpose
at Marinette Are Greatly
Diminished.

Marinette, Wis. judy 16-[SpeciaI /
Counterfeit dollars have been circulated
in town yesterday and today and officers
are on a hot clue and expect to- wing
the guilty parties. The dollars are of
correct size and weight and are edged
here and there with glass to give the
proper ring Half a dozen business
houses have accepted them and COM
plants are numerous.
A counterfeit mint here or near here is
believed to be in operation as ali the bo-
gus coin seen is bright and new
The Methodist ladies who ran the street
cars yesterday are said to have collected
$50 in counterfeit coin and the receipts
of the day were thereby considerably di-
minished. Trolley day in Marinette
passed off extremely successful and about
$500 was cleared. The Methodist ladies
stuck to their posts till midnight after
working heroically all day. The re-
ceipts at Lakeside. where the ladies had
been given the boating and bathing privi--
leges, were $115.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
WILL RAISE THE FEES.
State to Derive NJ lore Revenue from
the Filing of Corporation
Certificates.

Madison. Wis, July 16.-[Special.l-
Gov. Scofield has suggested to the legis-
lative revising committee a matter which
will doubtless be adopted and which will
to d considera BILE extent increase the rev.
enues of the state. After an exhaustive
examina ton of the fees charged by other
states for services rendered and rights
granted, the governor found Wisconsin
tagging in the rear and promptly con-
ceived the thought that source of in
creased revenue was here present and
Immediately available The fees for the
organization of corporations. for in
stance, is uniform, regardless of the capt.
tai stock, the secretary of state being
authorized to receive SO for the fling of
papers and issuance of certificate of cor
poration. 1t is proposed to adopt the
Illinois statute in this regard, which pro-
vides that a corporation with a capital
stock of not to exceed $4,000 shall
pay. $50 for its certificates; with a
capital of over $500 and not
more than $4,000, a fee of $50; and 81
for each thousand over $4,000 capital.
This will have a twOfold effect, tO-wlt:
the requirement of payment in proper
ton to the magnitude of the enterprise
and the deterring of wildcat organiza-
lions and Watered stock.
1t is believed the enlargement of these
fees Will add to the receipts of the sec
rotary of states Office many thousands
of dollars. 1t is also proposed to increase
the fees for the issuance of commissions
to notaries public from So to So. Then
the land office fee for the issuance of q
patent or contract is only SO cents. This
it is proposed to increase to 50. By the
increase of these fees it is believed the
expense of the secretary of states office,
governors Office and land office will be
paid by those who are receiving direct
benefit from them and the taxpayers of
the state saved considera BILE of the bur-
den of maintaining the clerical force at
the state house. In fact the governor S
examination of the matter has led him to
believe that the esta bliShment of these
revised fees will result, in connection
with receipts from other sources. such as
railroad and other licenses, in the pay
ment of all the running expenses of the
state government. S.
The committee on revision IS under
stood to be favorably inclined to the
change and there is known to be no
source of opposition to it. as it affects no
corporations at present in existence and
no commissions or patents or licenses
now in force. The advantages of the
changes in view of the increa sed
amounts which the state will doubtless
receive are very apparent. The governor
says the cost of obtaining from the state
concessions purely valuable to the indi-
vidual ought to be paid for to Il sufficient
degree to pay for the help necessary to
be maintained for the purpose of attend
ing to the business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
PEAKIEG TUBE SAVES HIS CASH
GuiIeIess Bartender Gets Advice When
Bandits Eo'd Him Up.

Bandits 6O IL Him up.
Chicago. ILL.,, July 17.-CharIes Burger,
= saIeonkeeper 6310 Halsted street, be-
Iieves that a speaking tube is better
weapon thar a store full of revolvers in
q hold-up. Burger lives above his sa-
loon. He was preparing to retire Thurs
day night when he was called to the
speaking tube that runs from the sa-
loon to his bedroom. w J. Wenz, the
bartender. was at the other end.
'sWas list lOs?" asked Burger, his lips
glued to the mouthpiece.
'EWas, dat you, CharleyT
''Yah. was list los!
IWell. dere vas some fellows down
here in de saloon ind dey salt [ should
gif dem all de money in dc cash drawer,
Should YOU come down once? Don't it?'
'sVat you salt" asked Bunger, who did
not quite catch the bartender's messag e.
Listen once. Dere was some rubbers
down here nit reviewers und dey salt |
should gif to dem de money In de cash
drawer Hurry up down; dey vas wait
ing"
hunger understood this and gras plng
two revolvers he bounded down the
stairs. The three robbers heard him
coming and made a break for the street,
Runger and his bartender chased the
thieves across the Prairie, firing several
shots at them. After returning to the
saloon Bunger went upstairs again to
his bedroom and shouted this MESA &c
down to the bartender. through the speak
ing tube:
''Say. Wilhelm. if dose fellows come
back ogain holer up by de tube und den
lock de. front door.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
COMPLETED ITS, MEETING.
Board of Medical Examiners AdjoUFH to
Meet at the Pfister.

Madison, Wis, July 14.--[speciaLl /
The Wisconsin board of medical examin-
ers completed its initial meeting this
morning to meet in Milwaukee at the
Pfster hotel, two weeks hence. Tuesday,
July q. At this meeting the first ex-
animation of applicants for admission to
practice will be held. 1t will not be
necessary for applications for examina-
ton to be made in writing as all appli-
cations will be received up to the time, of
the meeting.
The board adopted rules for examina-
tons, etc, making several changes in the
Iowa rules, which were taken as basis
Assignments of members of the board
10 conduct examinations in different spe-
cialtieS are as follows:
DR.. Samuel Bell-Obstetrics and gynecno1ogy
Dr.. j. r. Currens-Anatomy principles and
practice of medicine.
DR.. F. Z. Walbridge-Surgery, pathology ma
terra medca and therapeutics.
DR.. C. E. Quigg-Physical diagnosias and priIA
ciples and practice of medicine.
DR.. H. E. Dale-Chemistry, hygiene, prin-
ciples and practice Of medicine.
DR.. +. A. Forsbeck- Bacteriology histology,
thera peutics and materia medica
DIR. H. \. Misunderstanding, thera peutics,
materia medica.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
HOMESTEADERS' LOSS.1
Decision Filed by Judge Helms in
the Ejectment Case at
Ashland.

Ashland, Wis, July ID Special. IA
decision was filed by Judge Helms to-
day by which sixty-two settlers against
whom ejectment proceedings were
brought by the Wisconsin Central Rail
way company, lose, as far as the lower
court is concerned.
The United States Supreme court about
two years ago decided that the railway
company was entitled to the title of these
lands on which the hOmesteaders had set
tied, and the railway company at once
began suit to eject them.
The settlers had put up about $4,000
worth of improvements on the lands
which they are seeking to recover in case
the decision of the lower courts in the
ejectment proceedings is sustained.
The settlers will either appeal or pay
the costs and begin over.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
WAS A CASE OF SUICIDE.
Jury Decides that Gotfried Liebling
Killed Himself at Menasha.

Menasha. Wis, July 15.-[Special. j
Gotlieb Liebling was found dead near his
home in West Menasha last night at s
o'clock under mysterious circumstances.
Mr.. Liebling was a partner of NJ. Chris
Jefferson in the soap manufacturing bust
ness and conducted factory in the rear
of his premises. He failed to go to sup
per at O'clock last evening as is his
wont. and his son. Max Liebling, went
out to the factory to search for him.
This was about o'clock. He opened
the factory door and a CHASTITY sight was
presented to his view. He found the
lifeless body of his father lying on the
threshold of the door. His throat was
cut from ear to ear and the tendons on
both of his arms were cut to the bone.
A sharp butcher knife was found lying
by his side.
The coroner's jury returned verdict
that Gotfried Liebling came to his death
by knife iii his own hands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
LYNCHED A BLACK FIEND.,
He Had Assaulted Woman and to-
Cover His Crime Cremated
Her and a Child.

Montgomery, Ala, July 16.-"Maj."
Terrell, a negro. criminally assaulted
Mrs. Martin Thomas, white woman
living in the country FIVE miles from
Elba, Ala. She was alone in the house
with her 6-months-old baby.
After the assault the woman was
struck in the head and thrown on the
bed beside her sleeping infant. Fagots
of pine wood were then placed upon her
by the brute and set on fire.
The flames attracted some passers-by,
and they rescued the woman in time to
get her dying statement. The baby was
roasted alive
Terrell was arrested and was being
given a preliminary trial when mob
broke up the court and took him out and
hanged him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
w. C. WHITNEY THE HOST.
Gives Political Dinner at the Metro
poIitan Club.

New York. July 16--WiIIiam C. Whit
mey, who arranged the Victoria hotel din
ner in 1892, and brought Grover Cleye-
land and Richard Croker together, has
given another dinner to Democrats at the
Metropolitan club In 1892 the object
WAS to swing Tammany into line for
Cleveland The object now is to bring
the gold Democrats into line with Tam
many ON local issues. MIR. Sheehan looks
with favor upon the movement, although
Mr. Whitney is not looked upon with ia
ver by the silver element in Tammany
Mr. Whitney not only represents the gold
Democrats, but the gold with which Tam
many expects to create enthusiasm for
it's candidate. Without the gold of the
gold Democrats, Tammany will be help
less in the coming campaign. and without
Tammany's votes the gold Democrats,
with all their gold, cannot hope to win.
That is the situation, and Mr.. Whitneys
aim is to bring Democrats of ali shades
of opinion together and induce them to
unite on candidate for mayor, without
bringing national issues into the cam
DaIgn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
Obituary Mention.

Mcnasha, Wis, July 15-[Special. i
George Dibbles died today at his home in
this city from consumption, aged Al years.
He leaves a wife and four children He
had been a resident of this city for the
past fifteen years.
d. Page, one of Menasha's earliest set
tiers, died in this city yesterday at the
age of IS years. He came to Menasha
in 1S47. He leaves a wife and three
grown children. The funeral will be
at 2 D. m. : His death takes from the
community another of the pioneers who
helped develop the resources of this vi
cinitv
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
HE LEFT NO HEIRS.
State $3.50 Richer by the Death of Ered-
erick Klaus

Madison Wis, July 16.-[Special.]-
The state of Wisconsin has just become
$3.50 richer by the acquisition of the
property of Frederick Klaus. deceased
VINO died without heirs at Fond du Lac
about three years ago, and whose estate
has escheated TO the state. This is the
third case of the kind within the past two
or three years, and it is the largest
amount of the three. In 1895 the state
secured $15S.4O from the estate of G.
Hunnesberger, and from still another the
amount of $4.65 was realized. The law,
makes it the duty of county judges to no.
tify the attorney in case of per-
son dying without heirs, and that official
thereupon puts in claim on behalf of
the state for the property, which there
upon reverts to the state if no heirs. ap-
pear within three years. Attorney-Gen-
eral Mylrea is of the opinion that some
of the county judges are a little negligent
in performing this duty, and contemplates
sending circular letter to each of these
officials calling their attention to the, mat
fer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
Effort to Collect n Judgment,

The case of Lille, Sheridan VS.. Richard
Z. Sheridan and Mary Sheridan was
tried before Judge Dick in the circuit
court and taken under advisement. The
plaintiff is the divorced wife of Richard
Sheridan and secured a judgment of
$1T0O against him in st. Louis. In the
meanwhile. it is alleged, he conveyed his
property to his sister, who is made a
party defendant She claims that she is
bona fide purchaser, and defends the
attempt of the plaintiff to have the prop
erty sold Oh execution to satisfy her.
Judgment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
TAP THE LAKE OF OIL.
Syndicate Formed to Develop the Rich
Discovery.


Seattle, Wash, July 16.-The Alaska
Development company had been organ
lied here to develop coal and oil fields
recently discovered in Southeastern
Alaska by r. G. Johnston of Los Gatos,
Cal. The report made to the company
by Mr. Johnst> and Il. j. Hamilton of
this city. the experts who made a thor
ough examination of the property, show
that the discovery is really the most
wonderful find the world has ever
known.
1t is known that 100000 feet of pipe
has already been ordered from Pittsburg
and as soon as received here a ship will
be chartered to carry it and tank materi-
ais to the discovery.
prominent oil man has given guar
antee of all the capital necessary to build
a refinery at this point as soon as nee
essary to handle the product. The oil
is pronounced of the best quality ever
seen and the quantity is unlimited
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
P0IS0NS RIVAL IN LOVE.
Intended Victim is Still Alive, but
Her Mother, Who Partook of
the Food, is Dead.

Chandler, Ok, July 16.-Miss Grace
Allen of Fredonia, Kas-, is under arrest
charged with poisoning Miss Phronia
~Eches and her mother The latter is
dead Jealousy prompted the deed, both
women being in love with the same man.
Before being arrested Miss Alien tried
to commit suicide, but was prevented.
THE rivals are school tea cheers.
Miss Allen first attempted to poison
Miss Eehes on Saturday last Miss
Eches recovered and the following night
Miss Allen made another attempt, poi
sO&ing her food Mrs Eches ate the
stuff instead and died.
The man in the case Is W. G.. Smith.
who also comes from Fredonia. Kas
Nothing more definite is known about
hIrln
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
Gatesyi,,e's ANIMAL Fair

Galesville. Wis, July 16.-[Special:]-
The thirty-eighth annual fair of The
ciety opens August II and continues four
days. This society is in the racing cir
cuits-the Western Wisconsin and the
Northwestern Wisconsin-and is the first
meeting OF any society in either. For this
reason. the number of horses entered in
the races will be unusually large, not less
than 125 trotters and PAGERS participate
ing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
MAY FIRE ON CANEA.
Fleets Of the Powers Take Drastic
Steps to Stop Mussulman
OutrageS.

Canea, Island of Crete, July 17.-In
consequence Of the increasing turbulence
Of the Mussulmans and the almost inces-
SAM outbreaks and disorders, the ad-
mirals Of the interna tional feet have is
sued a proclamation admonishing the
Mussulmans and announcing that if a sin
gle European soldier is harmed they will
lombard the toxin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
An Epigram from Bismarck.

Bismarck, who had worn himself out
in the service of Germany and OF his
Emperor, rarely referred to his lahors
for the fatherland. One morning he and
Emperor William were riding together
in the park They had not gone far
when Bismarck complained of fatigue.
The Emperor, who was quite fresh, said,
somewhat testify
''How is it that. though | am an oder
man than yourself. prince, [ can always
outride you?
Bismarck's rely was as reproachful as
it was epigrammatic
"Ah. sire" he said ''the rider always
sutlasts the horse Youths Companion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
Two New Companies.

Madison, Wis, July 15.-[Special. J.
Articles of Incorporation were filed with
the secretary of state today by the Bes-
singer Bus line of Sheboygan; capital,
$4,000: incorporators, Herbert Bessinger,
ST., Herbert Bessinger, Jr., and Frank
S.. Bessinger. The Elroy Telephone com
pany; capital, $500: incorporators. V.
v. Wiley, G. S. Smith and c. S. Hunt
ley, also filed articles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
SUCCEEDS E. D. COE.
A. e. Thompson Elected President of
State Normal Regents.

Madison, Wis, July 15.-[Special. !
A. E. Thompson of Oshkosh was elected
president of the state board of normal
regents this morning TO succeed e. d.
Coe Of Whitewater. On the informal
ballot Mr.. Thompson received five votes
and Mr.. Coe three The formal ballot
was unanimous for Mr.. Thompson. J. J.
Fruit of La Crosse was elected vice-presi-
dent, succeeding Mr.. Thompson. Maj
S. s. lockwood was elected secretary
The board is still at work on routine mat
ters incident to the annual meeting.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21

He embarked from Australia for San
Francisco on a slow sailing vessel. De
tectives by taking faster ships to- Eng,
land had time to cross the Atlantic and
journey across the continent in time to
be in San Francisco and take Butler
prisoner. as soon as the vessel came into
the Golden gate.
Buffers plan was to advertise himself
as a guide for prospectors, lure some
man with means into the bush and kill
him. One victim actually dug his own
grave, for he was buried in the hole he
had made in his search for gold.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
LUTHERAN MINISTER'S MEET.
Conference Of the Wisconsin synod al
Juneau.

Juneau, Wis, July 14-ESpecial j
The annual conference off the Central
conference of Lutheran ministers of the
Wisconsin synod is being held here today
at st. Johns church and will last for a
few days. About thirty ministers are in
attendance among thenn being Revs. j.
H. Brockman, Watertown; f. Guenther
Oconomowoc; j. g.. Geiger, Lake Mills;
j. Haase, Ixonial; j.. C.. Himmler, Helen
vile; E. John, Platteville: A. Kiechner
Lowell; F. Koch, Randolph; o. KOCH
Columbus; J. Meyer. Beaver Dam; A
F. Nicolaus, Fort Atkinson; NJ. H. Pan
kow, Waterloo;. A. Petrie, Leeds; r.
Tiehe, III. Nogel, Jefferson; X. Voges,
Sylvester
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21

Lake. GENEVA, Wis, July 14-[Spe-
eial IA wedding of interest took place
today. the contracting parties being Miss
Josephine Marks, daughter of Rev. I. n.
Marks, who is the rector of the Episcopal
church. here, to Benjamin Taylor. There
were four bridesmaids Rosalie
Sturges, Miss Ranney, Miss Schoenberger
and Miss Sale Miss Ursula Marks was
maid of honor. The best man was Louis
Taylor and Henry Coming, Dudley Will
kinson, Bayley, L. Parker and l. w.
Marks were the ushers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
Strange Hog Disease.

La Crosse, Wis, July 14-[Special. l.
A strange disease has broken out among
the hogs on the farm of John Potaraeke
in the town Of Campbell, few miles
north of the city. The town authorities
summoned DR.. B. +. Holmes, city veteri-
narian. He pronounced it gloss anthrax.
Up to noon there We're six fatal cases.
The hogs have been Quarantined. The
state Veterinarian will be here Thursday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
"IRIsH ANNIE'S," MURDERER.
He is Supposed to be in Hiding Near
Bessemer.

Bessemer, Mich, July Especial +
A man answering the description of the
Finlander who shot and killed Irish
Annie" in a resort I'M Hurley about six
weeks ago, and who is yet at large, was
seea by resident of this city at the
old First National mine, about four
miles west Of this city on the
Ironwood road, yesterday evening. The
man was walking along tine road and
when seen sprang into a tunnel in the
bluff at the side of the road and disap-
peared. Word has. been sent to the au-
thorities at Hurley and it is expected
that the man will be. captured in a few
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
ostarks" Blocked Their Plan.

West Superior, Wis, July 14.-[SpaeiaLl
Mayor Starkwea ther last night blocked
an attempt Of tie policemen whose sala-
ries are suspended to get the pay roll
passed over his veto. the measure failing
by two votes. Attorneys claim that to
get clear mandamus case against
StarkWeather to recover the salary the
measure must be passed. Some. other
legal action will be taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
Accented the Offer.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, July 15.-[Special. L
]. W. Livingston, superintendent of the
Spark scheols, who is here attending the
summer school. last night telephoned the
state board of normal school regents ac-
cepting the appointment of conductor of
Institutes, rendered him by the board and
left this morning for Madison to arrange
matters. He will receive $500 per year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
NEWS FROM "COONEY.~
Mrs. John Ferris and Chi1dren Injured
at Railway Crossing.

On Sunday while Mr.. and Mrs John
Ferris and two little children We're eIriv-
ing across the railroad tracks near Dous-
man their horse was struck by train
and they were instantly thrown from
their carriage. Mrs. Ferris, had leg
broken and was injured internally Her
recovery is doubtful. ELLA Ferris had her
collar bone and arm broken and the
babys face was badly bruised The horse
was so badly injured that it was neces-
sary to shoot it. Mr.. Ferris was the only
one of the party who escaped. serious in
Jury
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
Leyse-Hansen Nuntiats

Two Rivers, Wis, July 15.-[SpecialL j
The wedding of Charles Hansen and
Angie Leyse, both of this city, was sol
emnized at the home of the bride last
evening, Rev. j. w. Davidson of the
Congregational church performing the
ceremony.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
CONCLUDED IT'S WORK.
Remaining Offcers of the Patriarchal
Circle Elected.

Remaining Offcers of the Patr1archal
Circle Elected.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, July 16.-TSpecial.1 i
The Supreme Temple Of the Patriarchal
Circle concluded its work this noon by
eecting the remaining officers as follows:
Supreme Standardbearer-M. D. Bavor,
Saginaw, Mich
Mass.
Supreme Guard-A. J. Smith, Waukesha,
Wis.
ter, Wis
Second Aide-Alex. Airsman, Elkhart,
Ind.
No important changes in the by laws
were made. The meeting place next year
has not been selected, but will be either
here or at Waukesha.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-21
NORMAL REGENTS IN SESSION.
Reports of the Financial Secretary Ke-
ceived and Considered.

ceived and Considered.
Madison, Wis, July 14.-[Speciai! i
The first session of the annual meeting
of normal school regents was held today.
This morning a number of reports were
received and considered Among them
was the financial report Of the secretary
The report estimates the amount of
money which will be received as fol-
lows: Income, $4,000; general fund
from institutes, $1,000; special appropria-
ton, $4,000; one-fifth mill tax, $780,
600; one-tenth mill tax; $60,00O; tuition
rent of books, $1S,O0O. The total per-
manent fund now amounts to $1,90z, :
1856.
cussing the question of making the re-
quirements for admission to the various
schools more uniform.