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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
DEATH IN A WRECK.
Misunderstanding Of Orders Brings
Two Wisconsin Central
FreiRhtS Together.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Sept. 17.-[Spe-
cial. IA head-end collision of two freight
trains, near the station of Howard, three
miles north of here, on the Wisconsin
Central, at 2:35 O'Clock this morning, re-
suited in the instant killing of five men.
The dead:
RICHARD WARREN, engineer, Chippe-
wa Falls.
ED. J: SMITH, engineer, Chippewa Falls
John SMILEY, fireman, OXfordVile,
LESTER RYAN. stockman, Faribault,
GEORGE sCHAEFFER, stockman, Fari.
bault, MINI.
The other fireman, W. f. Thompson.
escaped.
The injured:
z. II. Miller, brakeman, Chippewa Falls.
William Dixon tcolored), horseman.
w. +. Miller hOrseman.
The freights were Nos. u, westbound,
loaded with general merchandise, and
a. eastbound, loaded chiefly with -four
from Minneapolis. Ten cars Of freight
together with both locomotives, were de-
rallied and ditched and more or less dam
aged. The track was cleared of debris
by 8 O'Clock this morning, and no through
trains were delayed.
The Engineer Forgot.
The west-bound freight, No. 81, was
delayed somewhat and passed Irvine con-
siderably behind time. It is supposed
that the engineer being behind, forgot
that he was to pass No. 24 near that
point and was consequently running
through at the usual speed. No tele
graph orders were involved, as both trains
were regulars and traipmen had standing
orders regarding the passing.
Considerable merchandise and flour
were scattered about the scene Of the
accident, and a demOraliZed condition Of
affairs appeared when daylight came this
morning. The trainmen were buried be-
meath their engines and were taken out
dead, death probably having been instan-
taneOus. The two engineers, who were
middleaged men, leave families. Ali
resided at Chippewa Falls. Fireman
Thompson, who escaped by jumping, re-
sides here also
The horsemen who were found dead in
the wreck are said to have been two driv-
ers who were going west from the Chip
pewa Falls fair.
The Immediate scene of the accident is
a sparsely settled part of the state. The
first report of the accident came from AL
bertville, three miles distant. Engineer
Smith was running train No. Il, west
bound, and Warren was on the train go
ing east. Both were old engineers and
had been running on that part of the line
for q number of years
In addition to the killed and injured pre-
viously mentioned William Dixon {cOl-
ored) and W. F. Miller, both horsemen,
were considerably injured. One of the
race horses which were being taken west
by the horsemen, was killed.
Stock,nen Are identified.
Later in the day the remains of the
stockmen were identified as being those
of Lester Byron and George Schaeffer OF
Faribault, MINI.
The bodies of the dead were prompt
ly conveyed to this city and the injured
men, all Of whom will recover, were
taken to the city and placed in a hos
pital.
Fireman Smiley who was killed, re-
sided at Oxfordyille, Wis. and not at
Chippewa Falls, as at first reported. He
was a single man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
KILLED HER BROTHER.
and Instantly Stays 6-Year-
Old Child.

Waukesha, Wis, Sept. 20.-[Special:1-
Maude Fayles, the 1O-year-old daughter
of Fred M. Fayles, who resides at Fayes-
vile, five miles from here, accidentally
shot and killed her brother Freddie, aged
6. this morning. The little boy was in
bed and the girl was examining a o.
calber rifle, which had been in use the
day before and which had been left load
ed. She accidentally pulled the trigger
and the bullet crashed into the boys skull,
causing instant death. The case was re-
ported to the Waukesha authorities and
Justice w. A. Pierce summoned cor
oner's jury and went to the scene. After
hearing the evidence the jury returned Il
verdict of accidental death. Mrs. Fayles
was in Chicago, but is expected home to-
night
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
OLD HOTEL IN ASHES.
WaVerly House, Which was Under
going Repairs, Destroyed
Early This Morning.

Appleton, Wis, Sept. 18-[Special i
At o'clock this morning the Waverly
house was totally destroyed by fire. The
building was valued at $4,000 with $1O,-
900 insurance. 1t was veneered brick
and about twenty years old. 1t had not
been occupied since the death of W.
III. Cottrill. the late landlord, and was
owned by the 3. 7. Rogers estate.
The house had just been painted, new
plumbing put in and improved to the
amount of $4,000. 1t would have been
occupied next week by w. B. Pearl of
Kilbourn City. The latter bought the
old furniture for $500 and had $500
insurance.
The fire started under the stairway
near the dining room. The cause is
unknown. Nothing was saved. not even
the walls. The building was unoccu-
pied save during the day by carpenters
and painters. The Rogers estate will
not rebuild 1t is regarded as a great
loss to Appleton. the Waverly being one
OF the most popular and best-known ho-
tells in the state
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
TOO MUCH MARRIED.
DR.. Harry A. Rouse Accused of Bigamy
at DARLINGTON.

Monroe, Wis, Sept. 18.-[Special. j
DR.. Henry A. Rouse of Browntown,
Green county, is in Jail at Darlington.
charged with bigamy. upon complaint of
Mrs. Title Larson Rouse. He will be
given a hearing Monday at II o'clock
before Justice Joseph Clary. He was
married to the wife who makes the com
plant at Gratiot, Lafayette county, Au-
gust s. 1896, and they lived at Brown
town until few weeks ago when they
separated. Soon afterward Mrs. Mary
Burns Rouse put in an appearance and
claimed that he was married to her June
%, 1894, at st. Malachey church, Chi
cago, and that they lived three years at
243 Winchester avenue, while he attended
Rush Medical college. AS soon as wife
No learned of these facts she caused
his arrest. The first wife has two sis
-ers residing in this city. DR.. Rouse's
former home was at Alva, Ia. Before
coming to Browntown he practiced year
in Michigan. He has been at Brown
town two years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
HISTORY OF THE CASE.
Circumstances Which Led to Filing of
Charges-Subsequent Trial.

Waupaca, Wis. Sept. 1S.-[Special.l !
The Goldberg disbarment proceedings
date back to December IA, 1896. VIXEN
Attorney A. l.. Hutchinson of Weyau-
vega made formal charge before Judge
Wee. of alleged unprofessional conduct
on the part of ex-District Attorney Gold
berg. The basis Of Mr. Hutchinson S
charge was an affidavit signed by S. W.
Sturlin. who alleged that Goldberg had
obtained money from him under false
pretenseS.
Mr.. Goldberg. was cited to appear be-
fore the court, and upon doing so asked
the Judge to appoint committee of mem
bers of the bar in that judicial circuit to
Investigate this particular charge and
others that had been informally dis
cussed. Judge Webb appointed as such
committee T. f. Wheeler of Waupaca,
Frank GUrnsey of ClintOnville and Car
rett L. Thorn of New London. The
committee took considerable time 20 in
vestigate the charges and it was not until
March 40, 1897, that there was filed with
the court fourteen separate charges of
alleged Ttnprofessional conduct Oh the
part Of the former district attorney.
Briefly summarized these charges wero
as follows:
1. Alleged that Goldberg, while district
attorney. compromised a case with S. W.
sSturlin for $50. Is and retained the money
. A number of young men participated in
a charivari and it was alleged that they
we're mulcted of various sums of money.
none Of which were turned over to the
county, Gnd as was alleged, only 4 small
percentage of which reached the complain
ant in the case
- Alleged that Goldberg on or about No
wember 20 1895. compromised with Gilbert
Minton a cnarge of passing counterfeit
money Unloading forfeiture Of bond) re-
ceiYing therefor S75. of which $50 was
turn q into the county treasury on Deem
Der 81 1896, the remainder, it being al
legged, being appropriated by Goldberg.
A. Alleged that Goldberg. district at
forney, collected from Nels Omit a fine of
$40 for selling liquor to Indians and failed
10 pay over said sum to the county treas
urer.
3. Charged that while acting rs super
visor in 1894 Goldberg made out Il bill for
w. G. Piopper. constable, and in SO doing
raised the bill for $50, PIopper receiving
only the amount of the original bill.
+. Charged with cOmDounding an OffenSe
IN the alleged settlements after an arrest
mad been made of a case of larceny against
Nels Gunderson, it being further alleged thai
out of S65 paid by the defendant the com
plainant only got $50.
Z. Alleged that two young men who brok,
into the dwelling of lettie Jonas wert
mulcted of So after arrests had been made
only So going to the complainant in the case
8. Charged with compromising an assault
with intent to rob, it being alleged that the
notes and mortgages given as security are
matter of record in the Waupaca county
registry office.
s. Alleged compromising for an unmen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
DISBARS GOLDBERG.
Judge Fish's Decision is Filed
at Waupaca.
Attorney Found Guilty of Extortion,
False Testimony, Etc.

Waupaca, Wis, Sept. 1S.-[Special. j
AS had been expected by those who had
carefully followed the proceedings in the
Goldberg disbarment case, Judge Fish's
decision is that the attorney was guilty
of ten of the fourteen charges of I'M
professional conduct and that he must
be disharred from practice in the courts
of the state of Wisconsin.
The judges decision and the formal
order to the clerk Of the circuit court of
Waupaca county reached here at an ear
~ hour this morning, and the receipt of
The letter was attended by some rather
spectacular features 1t was known that
Judge Fish had finished the text of the
decision and it was supposed that the
document would arrive in the regular aft
ernoon mail. The letter had been de-
iayed, however. and so important was
the matter deemed that an order was Sc
cured from the postal authorities author
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

lxiEg the mail a gent on the limited train,
which ordinarily carries no pouch for
Waupaca, to make an exception and car
" this letter. The local postmaster was
also impressed with the Importance of
fhe occasion and was on hand when the
limited train pulled in at 12:o2 a. M,
20 receive the document and deliver it
20 the court clerk. who meanwhile had
been routed out Of bed.
Text of the Order.
The letter was opened and later in the
day was filed with due formality. The
text of Judge Fish's order is as follows:
The facts established in charges l. 2, 3 (.
., Z, s, 9, 13 and II conclusively show that
FOX long time respondent has abused his
privileges as attorney at law. The power
Delegated to the court to settle the disputes
of cur fellow citizens imposes upon those en-
gagged III the administration of justice great
possess purity of purpose and integrity of
design. An attorney is admitted to prac-
!ice that he may assist The court in per-
forming its dutles His oath OF admission
obiSates him to demean himself in his prac-
Eice uprlghty and according to law. The
siuty cannot be discharged by taking ad-
vantage of his position to aid in wrong do
ang, III practlcing eXtortion for his client
ar for private gain, leyying blackmail Oh
whoever comes into his power, in accept
2ng salary as Il prosecuting officer and fees
from defendants, much less in endeavoring
10 obtain an advantage to his client and
ever his adversary by giving false testimony
Respondent Benjamin NJ Goldberg as an
attorney of this court has been guilty of
Improper. UnErofeSsiCnal, dishonest, corrupt
CONDUCT and practices, and must be dis
barred
Let al. order te entered. in the usual form.
FRANK NJ FISH.
Circuit Judge Presiding.
Dated September Is, 1897.
Accompanying the order is Il volumi-
nous review of the testimony. which
shows that Judge Fish spent much time
and care in analyzing the evidence.
Suits to Recover Money.
There is little doubt that some of the
people from whom it was alleged Gold
berg had secured money by improper
means will bring civil suits to recover the
amounts. District Attorney Council said
this morning that he stood ready to in
Stitute suits whenever complaint was
made and admitted that several persons
had already visited him in regard to the
matter.
As to the funds which it is alleged
were withheld from the county it is likely
chat the county board will take action at
lis next meeting in November
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
GOLD IN 800" COUNTRY.
Green Bay Surveyor Returns from n
Prospecting Trip.

Green Bay, Wis, Sept. IL Special
Patrick h Carlin, practical surveyor
of this city and well yersed in mineralo-
gy. has just returned from a prospecting
trip of a couple Of weeks to the, Michi-
picoten river country in Canada, 135
miles north of Sault Ste. Marie.
While there he and his companions To-
Gated a gold-mining claim Of 100 acres.
Gold was discovered there thirty years
ago and the Johnson claims located, but
no test pits were ever sunk. The vein
is quartz about four feet wide and UNI
covered for $50 feet Specimens are rich
in flake and wire gold and assays are
being made at the $500" Mr.. CarIin
and party will work the claim as soon as
their title is perfected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Obituary Mention.

Black River Falls, Wis, Sept. 1S.-
Especial. Mrs. George Horswill died Of
hort disease at the age of A years. She
was a prominent member of the Won
daughters and four sons, the youngest
being two months old.
Westfeld, Wis. Sept. 1S.--[Special.l-
Mrs. Mary Remdlett, mother of DR.. j.
R. Remdlett of this place, died yesterday
from cancer Of the bowels. after long
suffering, aged about 70 years. She was
we'll known in various parts of the state.
Oshkosh, Wis, Sept 1S.-ISpecial. i
Mrs. Arthur kellogg, wife Of eN-AIayor
Kellogg, died this morning at lola, where
she had gone to undergo an operation for
cancer.
Baraboo. Wis, Sept. 1S.--[Special. +
L. J. Huntington, aged rs years, died
suddenly today. He came from New
York fifty years ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
BIG SHIPMENT OF LUMBER.
Over 40, 900, 900 Feet Sent from Marinette
in Three Weeks.

Marinette, Wis, Sept. 1S.-[SpecialE
During the past three weeks about 40
100000 feet of lumber has been shipped
from this river, exceeding anv shipment
ever made in the same time. About all
of the extensive piles of lumber that has
been held here has been sod. The boom
company has sorted to date 100000, 900
feet OF logs, leaving about 40,O0O,00O
only to sort of last seasons cut.
A large number of logging camps are
being started up on this river, more than
for twenty years at this early time in
the season. The purchase of L. w.
Flanagan at Duluth is about 20,000.00O
feet instead of 100000 as reported.
There has been about 25O,000O00 feet
of lumber shipped by rail and water from
this river the present season to date.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
JUDGE BUM TO PRESIDE.
September Term of Court Opens at La
Crosse Tomorrow.

La Crosse Wis, Sept 2O.-[Special.l
The September term of the United
States court will be opened here tomor
row by Judge Romance Bum of Madi-
son. On the calendar is a long array
of cases, mostly suits involving lumber
interests, and several actions for per-
sonal injuries. The term will probab bly,
last three or four weeks. No criminal
matters will be taken up. Considera bic
dissatisfaction is expressed locally be-
cause no United States grand jury was
summoned. but United States District
Attorney Briggs explains that the recent
special grand jury in Madison disposed of
all criminal matters UP to date.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
DEAD ON THE TRACK.
Chicago Mau Supposed to Have Been
Killed by TraInps.

Racine, Wis, Sept. 17.-[Speciall-s
The body of a man was found on the
Chicago & Northwestern track, near
Racine Junction, early this morning
From letters found on his person it was
learned that the mans name was VIII
liam Mandernack of Chicago. He had a
letter in his pocket from a brother who
worked for Marshall Field & Co. A Pc
culiar feature of the accident was the
fact that there were no broken bones IN
the mans body.
coroner's inquest is being held. The
belief is that the man was attacked by
tramps and struck upon the head aud
thrown upon the track. There was q
slight wound on the back of his head,
but that was the only visible mark.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
lizards Fifty Feet Long

An expedition sent out on May last 10
Wyoming by the American MUSEUM of
Natural History to search for fossils of
extinct reptiles has unearthed specimens
which will enrich the scientific treasures
of that institution. Dr.. Workman and
Mr.. Brown have found two gigantic di-
nosaurs, each about fifty feet long. They
lived 100000 years ago. One fossil
has been exposed and will be ready soon
for shipment. The other is being exposed
1t is expected that a carload of the spcci-
mems will arrive soon in the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Indians Held for Trial,

Green Bay, Wis. Sept. 2O.-[Special.l
The sensation here today is the trial
TO be called in the justice court of half Il
dozen Indians for breaking open and alb
sorbing the contents of William Goethe
saloon on the Shawano road Saturday
night. Five officers from here went out
and made the arrests. During the melee
the scalps of the Indians. were somewhat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
CHURCH HALL BURNED.
elimination of the Recent Trouble
Over Church Affairs at
Hub City.

Richland Center, Wis, Sept. 20.-[Spe
cial. The church trouble eliminated at
Hub City last night i'll the burning of the
church or hall in which services were
held. About a week ago a bomb was
pie. The regular church building, known
as the Garfield church, was burned about
a. month IL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Ex.rreasnrer hummer Rcturns.

Madison. Wis, Sept. 1S.-ISpeciaI.]--
Ex-State Treasurer John Hummer arrived
in the city today from Spokane, Wash,
where he has been for some time looking
after his mining interests In about two
weeks Mrs. Hummer will return with him
and they will make their future home III
Spokane. Their children will remain
here to complete their education.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Record for Corn Stalks.

EIroy. Wis, Sept. 17.-[Special.l /
John Pike brought into the city from his
farm the tallest stalk Of corn ever raised
in this part OF the state. The stalk
measures IS feet inches from the top
of the tassel to the root. The entire
field was extra tall corn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Bought Stolen Yoke of oxen.

Neillsville, Wis, Sept. 2O-[Special. i
Recently a local butcher bought a yoke of
oxen from a farmer-appearing man, pay
ing $50 for them. Yesterday Joe Gibson,
prominent logger from the north end
of the county, came down and identified
them as his property they having been
stolen from bis farm. The man who got
the money has not yet been heard from.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Shattered the Church spire.

Brandon, Wis, Sept. 17.-lSpecial. i
During a heavy electric storm yesterday
lightning struck the NJ. E. church at
Reeds Corners, FIVE miles north Of here,
SCATTERING the spire and damaging the
church to the amount of several hundred
dollars. There was no insurance on the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
CONTRACTS NOT AWARDED.
Milwaukee Firm Lowest Bidder for
Heating and Lighting Plant.

milwaukee, Firm Lowest Bidder Tor
Heating and Lighting Plant.
Madison, Wis, Sept. 17.-[Special.l /
Bids were opened in the Office of the
state board of control today for steam
the boys custodial building at the new
home for the feeble-minded at Chippe-
wa Falls.
There were ten bidders. The lowest on
the heating plant was the Kruse Heating
company of Milwaukee, the bid being
SS195. For the electric lighting plant the
Western Electric company of Chicago
had the lowest bid. $3173.
President Heg was the only member
of the board present and the contracts
are not vet awarded
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
WAS PROBABLY DROWNED.
Eau Claire Man Goes Fishing and Fail
to Return.

Eau Claire, Wis, Sept. 2O--[Special.l
John Evenson went fishing along the
Eau Claire river last evening. The fam
lily, alarmed at his failure to return,
searched for him, and today found his
pole and line and string of fish on the
bank. He was subject to fits and it is
supposed he fell in and drowned. The
river is being dIa eyed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
A Very Destructive Bug.

town report an hitherto unknown spe-
cies of bug-a little larger than an or
binary bee-working in and destroying
their corn crops. Corn and husks are de-
stroyed with rapidity aud By the acre.
leaving an entirely cleaned corncob.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Sept fS-Ira
on the Central track in this city, was
struck by an engine and instantly killed.
1t is thought he made a mistake and
crossed to the wrong track Ill front Of
the train. He was a young man and
unmarried
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
WORK OF FIREBUGS.
Home and Farm Buildings jerome
Fry's Place Destroyed.

Richland Center. Wis, Sept. 2O-[Spe-
cial. The home of Jerome Fry, in the
which was full of grain, and other out
buildings. were destroyed by fire last
night. Fry is the man who killed Deck
Thompson about three weeks ago. Fry
and his family were away from home
The fire was undoubtedly tue result of in
cnnliariSm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Menominee, Mich. Sept. 20.-[Spe-
cial. PROF. John. c. Arnold, formerly
director of the Marietta band and orches-
ira at Marietta, O., has been engaged to
lead the big brass band to be organized
in this city and which will be a formidable
rival of the celebrated Third Regiment
band of Marnette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
wahpeta Won the Race.

Green Bay. Wis, Sept. 1S.-[Special l
In the yacht race here for the cham
pionship between the Wahneta of Green
Bay and the Otamie of Fond du Lac, the
Wahneta came out ahead by 9 minutes
and { seconds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

BY far the largest portion of the
ti1nber imported into the United King
dom comes from Russia, Sweden, Nor
way, Germany, France and the United
States. Canada being the only British
dependency which at all equals the ex-
port countries or the Baltic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Crushed IN an Elevator Shaft.

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. 17.--[Speciall
Theodore Bocheim, employed in j. J.
Hogan's wholesale grocery, was caught
in the elevator shaft and badly crushed.
His back was broken and he cannot live.
He is 40 years old and leaves a family.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Killed Two Pelicans.

NJ rinette, Wis. Sept. 2O.-[Special.I
Two pelicans, measuring eight feet from
tip to tip Of wings, were killed upon
Green Bay at the mouth of this river
yesterday out of a flock of eight They
are the first ever seen in this locality.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Marinette, Wis. sept 2O.-[Special. i
A party of men who recently left Mari
nette for the Klondike got discouraged
and are returning home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
DEPERE MAN FOUND DEAD.
Express Messenger Dies of Apoplexy i
Chicago.

Chicago.
Chicago, Ill, Sept. 20.-ESpecial.]-C.
A. Watkins, an American express mes
senger, was found dead in bed in the
employees dormitory of the express build
ing last night. Apoplexy was the cause
of death. He leaves wife and three
children at Depere, Wis
La Crosse, Wis, Sept 2O-[Special.
Mrs. Nellie l.. Selby. aged 50, is dead.
She was born at Galena, H., and for
merly resided in Madison.