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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
UNEARTHING AN OLD CRIME.
Murderer of August Carl Hanke May
Answer for His Deed.

Granton, Wis, Jan. 23.-Eight
years ago last August Carl Hanke,
son Of William Hanke, residing near
this place, was found dead, with a
rifle at his side, near logging camp
in the town of Sherman, near Spoke
vile. There were suspicious circum-
stances connected with his death,
which led many persons to believe
that it was case of murder, but the
officers failed to get any clue and the
matter was dropped. The following
winter an old bachelor named Sim
Fields, living alone near the same
logging camp, was found hanging in
his barn. Many of the neighbors
connected his death with that of
Hanke, thinking that he committed
the deed and through remorse took
his own life, but the confession of a
man in a saloon at this place while
he was drunk a few days ago sheds
new light upon the crime If this
mems story is to be believed a GER
tain man had some trouble with
Eanke over a woman, and this man,
accompanied by Fields, met Hanke
near the camp which he was watching.
After some words Hanke turned to
go into the camp, and as he turned
Fields companion drew a revolver
and shot Hanke. Afterward the man
and Fields drew Hanke's body to the
spot where it was found later. The
rife was taken from the camp and
placed beside the body to make it
appear that the shooting was acct
dental. During the following winter
Fields weakened and threatened to
tell about the murder, whereupon, it
is alleged, his companion chloroformed
him (Fields), and after he was dead
hung his body up in the barn to make
it appear that it was a case Of suicide.
The man who told the story in the
saloon claims the murderer made him
conf1dant and told him the whole
story, which has been kept until this
week. Sheriff Page of this county is
now at work on the case, looking for
the alleged murderer, but so far with
out success, as he has left the county
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Aauston, Jan. 22.-The case of Pot
asr VS.. The Needah Lumber company
| 4kich has been on trial here for the
asst ten days, was brought to a close
by verdict for the defendants. The
jury was out only a short time. When
! the complaint in this case was fled
much notoriety was given it in Wis
eonsin and the Associated Press car
ried the news all over the United
! States that Congressman J. W. Bah
cock. who was a member of the firm
| had been sued for conspiracy and at
tempt to defraud. The plaintiff in
he case brought suit for Sal, 200, and
charged that the defendant had en-
tered into a conspiracy by which the
estate OF George A. Potter was de-
| frauded Of this amount, but in the
trial no evidence was introduced that
would tend to show a conspiracy on
tie part of the defendants and by the
testimony Of expert witnesses, which
was uncontradicted, it was proved that
the Necedah Lumber company had
actually paid $4,000 more than the
property was worth. Among the wit
nesses as to the value of certain
lands were Ex-Governor W. H. Up
nam of Marshield, James l.. Gates of
Milwaukee and Ira Fike, who has for
20 years been the chairman Of the
town in which a large portion of the
timber lands in question were located
The plaintiff made no attempt to in
troduce testimony in rebuttal of these
expert witnesses. Ex-Attorney Gen
eral James L. O'Connor had associ-
ated with him in the case for the
plaintiff James G.. Flanders, leading
member of the Milwaukee bar. The
Necedah Lumber company was rep
resented by John M. Olin of Madison,
Judge J M. Morrow of Sparta and
H. w. Barney of Mansion. Mr.. DIN
had spent a great deal of time in the
preparation of the case, producing
most elaborate tables and charts max
ing comparative estimates Of the value
of the lands with other lands Of like
character, and his summary of the
case, lasting a day, was perhaps one
Of the most elaborate ever MADE III
any suit at law in this state. The case
excited an unusual interest in this
community and the courthouse was
crowded daily from the beginning to
the close of the case. The result Of
course is full vindicatiOn Of the COM
pany, and the feeling of those who
listened to the trial is that there was
no foundation whatever upon which to
bring the suit.
Besides Congressman Babcock, the
other defendants were Geo. B. BuTch,
a banker, lumberman and capitalist Of
Dubuque; J. NJ. Burch, Silas H. Reed,
F. M. Reed and c. e. Babcock, all
members of the Necedah Lumber
company. Geo. B. Burch is president
of the company. He is a close per-
sonal friend of Senator Allison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Adolph L. Luet-
gert's story Of the circumstances sur
rounding the disappearance of his
wife, Louisa, last May was resumed
on the witness stand Monday Luet-
CERT explained how the stairway door
leading to the basement had Jeen
blocked and thus, it is alleged, excited
the suspicious Of BiaIk, the old watch
man who, when he returned with the
Hunyadi water, could not enter the
door and make use of the elevator
door. Exactly as William Charles told
the jury, Luetgert said the boxes had
been moved about to give the dogs a
chance at the rats which infested that
part of the basement used as STORAGE
room for odds and ends. Now" asked
his lawyer, will you tell me how YOU
provided for your wife during the year
prior to May II" ooh, when she want
ed money l gave it to her or she took
1t from my pocket" smilingly an
swered the prisoner. Shortly before
May Just when I don't recolIect-''
Luetgert continued, "she took $40
She know that l would know who lad
1t and it was all right" Did YOU
KISS Mary Siemmering often?" blandlv
inquired the interrogation while Luet-
CERT sat up straight in his chair and
the spectators looked intensely
pleased: mo, no, no, didn't" came
the emphatic answer. which made the
crowd litter. Il could kiss my wife.
If [ wanted to-" States Attor-
ney Deneen began to cross examine
Luetgert at 3 p. m. Deneen brushed
aside the long recital of the defend
ants birth, parentage, twin brothers.
boyhood and rise in life and went to
the heart of the matter, piling cues
ton upon question regarding the
whereabouts and actions of Luetgert
during the twelve hours following
8:45 o'clock on Saturday evening, May
l, 1897. To every question designed
10 Tx the time when anything was
done or how long it took to do it. the
same answer was returned, that he
would not attempt to fix the time.
He could not say whether he was in
saloon one minute or two hours
and was equally in the dark regarding
the time it took to turn steam on and
to regulate it. The most material
advantage gained by the state was the
wide difference in the descriptions of
the appearance of the vat on Sunday
given by Luetgert and
Charles. Charles said that the vat
contained tallow, unassimilated grease,
I've and some soap. Luetgert main
tanned that it was all a "soapy sub
stance and that the only difference
between the top and bottom was that
the former was darker cOlored and
slightly more fluid. Fully a dozen
questions were put and repeated with
the design of forcing the witness to
tell what the soapy substance looked |
like. He realized the Importance of !
the point and obstinately repeated his |
answer that it was Gust a soapy sub
stance" The cross examination has
only begun. The last important |
feature was his statement that his |
wedding ring contained no initials
when he gave it to Mrs. Luetgert |
twenty years ago this month. He said
that he had never seen the rings
which were in evidence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
MERRY MUST HANG.
FOUND GUILTY OF NUMBERING
HIS WIFE.
smith Is Acquitted, but Is Immediate
" Rearrested on Charge OF
Accessory After Fact.

Chicago, Jan. 22.-in the case OF
Chris. Merry, the peddler, charged with
wife murder, the jury Friday returned
verdict finding him guilty. Smith, his
alleged accomplice, was found not
guilty. The jury was out all night.
When the verdict was announced
was quaking and his face was waxen.
Smiths fate hung in the balance for
many hours. Merry's guilt was prac-
tically agreed upon soon after the
jurors retired. Manifestations of de-
light by Smith at the verdict were cut
short by Judge Horton Immediately
sending for a bench warrant, on which
Smith will be taken before the grand
jury and charged with being an aces
sorry after the fact.
When the verdict was read Smith
jumped to hisS feet and shouted for
joy, but Judge\ Horton sternly COM
manded him to- sit down.
Bring me warrant said the judge,
Il want this man rearrested as an ac-
cessory to the murder after the fact,
and l want him indicted by the grand
jury"
This had the effect of cooling
Smiths spirits, but he soon recovered
them and looked pityingly down on
his fellow prisoner.
Chris, old boy, I'm sorry for you,"
he said, as he held out his hand to
Merry. Cheer UP; maybe things
won't be so bad after all. Congratu-
late me anyway, on my end Of it,
Merry was found guilty on the first
ballot. The rest of the period of the
jurors deliberations was confined to
discussion Of Smiths case. the bal
lots standing six for conviction and
six against until the last. Then. with
the understanding, it is thought, that
there would be no legal difficulties in
the way of Smiths rearrest and indict-
ment, it was agreed to return a verdict
of not guilty.
Smith was held to the grand iury
under $4,000 bonds. The maximum
punishment in Smiths case, should ne
be convicted of being accessory after
the fact, will be two years in prison
and $1,000 fine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
COMMISSIONERS TO RESIGN.
Members of Chicago Civil Service
Board Will Step Out.

Chicago, Jan. 22.-It is said that
the board Of civil service commission
ers will resign today. The reported
action is based upon the refusal of a
number of civil societies to investi-
gate the actions Of the committee. AT,
ter the commissioners refused to rec
ognize the authority of the committee
appointed by the state senate to inves-
tlgate their actions, it was decided by
the board that an investigation by the
various societies Of the municipal re-
form league would be a vindication of
their refusal to appear before the SEN
atorial committee. Invitations were
accordingly issued, but the societies
have been a trifle slow in responding.
and the commissioners have decided.
1t is said, to step out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
DISCUSSES ANNEXATION.

Washington, Jan. PIN the cab
met Friday there was some talk over
the prospects of the Hawaiian annex
alton treaty and ever the reception TO
be given President Dele. Cuba also
came in for a share UI attention and
as the general character of the latest
news is peaceful rhe situation is be-
lieved not to warrant any present
change in this governments policy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
THE SEASONS CUT.
Large Increase in Output Of La Crosse
SaWmills

SaWmillS
La Crosse, Wis, Jan. 23.-The fig
ures for the 1897 lumber cut at La
Crosse have been compiled. The ag-
gregates are as follows: Lumber,
172,692,4 APO feet; shingles. 7O,225 900;
lath, 26,251, $50, an increase of over
25 per cent. over the cut Of 1896. Of
the ten sawmilIs operated here during
the past sason, the Sawyer & Austin
Lumber company leads with cut OF
3S, $50, APO feet of lumber; shingles,
Il, 040, $50, and lath, 6,465, 400. C.. l..
Colman comes next with lumber, 3D.
$4,000 feet; shingles, 5000, and
lath, 4,951 600. The John Paul Lum-
Der company ranks third with a cut
of lumber, 100000 feet; shingles,
II, 100000; lath, 100000 The stocks
on hand at all ten mills aggregate:
Lumber, 142, 051, 400 feet; shingles,
55, 643, 800; lath, 13, 431, 10.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

editors. 1t provides that any person
who engages in the business of editing,
publishing or circulating any licen-
tious, indecent, depraved or libelous
paper, or a paper which corrupts or
Injuries the minds or morals of its
readers, is guilty CT a misdemeanor,
and shall be punished by a fine Of not
more than $1,000, or by Imprisonment
for not more than one year, or by
both.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
GOLD FROM KLONDIKE.
Forty-Five Men Arrive with S250,00C
Fort Yukon Under Martial Law.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 23.-Forty-i
N1ondikeTs arrived here on the steam
ship City of Seattle. They brought
about s250,000 in gold dust and drafts.
The most important news brought out
is that Fort Yukon is under martial
law. Rations are dealt out daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Chicago, Jan. 23.-The crowd in
attendance at the Luetgert murder
trial Saturday was greater even than
the day before. When Luetgert took
the stand he was apparently much
more composed than Friday and
answered the questions propounded
him by his counsel in a firm voice.
The defendant was inclined to go into
details more than his attorney, Mr..
Harmon, desired. When asked to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
BORN ON THE KLONDIKE.

Dubuque, Ia, Jan. 23.-Dr. r. F.
letter from his daughter, Mrs. Schoen-
beck, who, with her husband, reside III
Dawson City, n. W. T. She says that
she has a son, born to her on Novem-
Der 20, the THIRD baby born in the
Klondike country The thermometer
was So degrese below zero when her
baby was born. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schoenbeck were married year age
and started at once for Dawson City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
AIMED AT NEW YORK PRESS.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 22.-Senator
Ellsworth has just introduced bill in
the New York legislature which COM
bines the features Of his anti-cartoon
bill Of the last session with provisions
of wider scope touching the response
bilities of newspaper publishers and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
STRIKE REACHING CRISIS.
Cotton Mill Operatives Appeal for Aid
Situation Serious.

Boston, Jan. 22.-The joint com
mitttee on behalf Of the strikers at
New Bedford issued an appeal last
night for fnancinal assistance and at
Biddeford arran gements have been
made for the issuance Of soup to non
union help out Of work. The strike
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

at Fall River appears also to be adj
Vanclng toward critical stage and a.
general strike may occur there at any
unle, which will not only affect 3d.
900 employees of that city. but every
Dill city in New ENGLAND.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Gov. Tanner has temporarily sus-
pended his order placing under quar-
antino certain localities in Illinois on
account Of splenic or Texas fever
an ong cattle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

New York rapid transit commits
sioners report that for the present at
least there is no hope of building the
rapid transit tunnel so long planned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
TELLS HIS STORY
LUETGERT GOES ON THE STAND
AND TESTIFIES.
Why He BOUGHT POTASH

He Says That He Always Slept in the
Sausage Factory in Order to Tend
to It-Tells About the Time He
Last Saw His Missing Wife-Grows
Lachrymose at Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
Washington, Jan. 23.-The Dresiden

saturday sent these
names to the senate:
John w. Greggs OF
New Jersey 10 be at
.tOrney gen1l al and
ISelah Morrill, of
Massachusetts to be
consul at Jerusalem,
Syria. Griggs is al
present governor OF
New Jersey. 1t was
officially announced
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Rev. A. C. U1rich, for Is years a
pastor in Norwalk, Ohio, died in San
Antonio, Texas, from the effects of an
operation for appendicitis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
GRIGGS SUCCEEDS McKENNA.

Name of New Attorney General Sent
to the Senate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
FAMOUS CASE ENDS
EASY VICTORY FOR A BIG LUM-
Der COMPANY.
J. w. BABCOCK INTERESTED

Jury Returns Verdict for the Defense
after Being Out but a Short Time
Trial Packs the Court Room-A
Madison Attorney Distinguishes
Himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Gov. Griggs. several weeks az
that he would succeed McKenna.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

IN 1850 SOlu the place lot ABOUT SlO,-
coo. and moved to 305 Sheffield avenue.
There l conducted the sausage business
until 1888. 1t was under the old
Armagedon hall. The next year /
sold out and moved to a little farm OF
60 acres, near Elgin. But my wife did
not like the farm, so l bought property
at North and Sheffield avenues an
moved back to the city, and went to
sausage making again"
/ The most interesting part of Luet-
gert's evidence was the narration Of
his dealings with Robert Davy an Eng
lish promoter" who got $4,000 or
| $4,000 from the sausage maker. 1t was
| partially as follows: Mr.. Charles
| first introduced me to Mr.. Davy in my
office. After we had a short CONVEX
sation Davy told me that he came here
from England with capital of $751;
600, 900 and was looking for some good
| securities" Davy at last persuade
LUetgert to incorporate his company
for 100000, saying that he (Davy) had
| letters from wealthy men all over the
| old country wanting stock in the new
company. Luetgertt was to have
100000 in cash and 100000 more ir
stock and be allowed to be a member
of the firm. The offer was very tempt
ing and Luetgert gave it his support
THE bonds of the new company were
placed in c. S. Dreyer & Co.'S bank
which subsequently failed" said Mr.
Luetgert, 'and the day Of the failure
Davy came to me and said that he
hadn't a cent. I gave him my check
for $500. | gave him money right
along, l should say about $4,000 o.
$4,000"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-22
NO. 40.
SAVED OUR LIFE.
Do Not Neglect the Kidneys and
Bladder.

Disorder OF these important organs
causes Bright's disease, rheumatism, pain
in the back, dropsy and other troubles.
Disease sometimes gets hold upon your
kidneys and bladder before you realize
that anything serious is the matter.
Often these organs ere neglected until
that awful malady, Bright's disease, has
fastened upon you, and death awaits its
victim. Many miraculous cures have
been wrought by course of treatment
with DR.. Davis Kidney Tablets. These
tablets are put up in the shape Of a kid
ney bean, and the formula has been pro-
nounced by the best physicians Of mod
ern times to be the most direct in action
on the kidneys of any remedy known to
medical science. You can eat these tab
lets as you would candy. Send for free
booklet on kidney diseases. Sold by all
druggists, or sent on receipt of price
80 cents and ST..
DR.. N @ DAVIS,
Frankfort Ind
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-22
STEPHENSPORT

Mrs. Gillland, Preston, is at the
Dowell House.
Mrs. John Bennett, Of Louisville, is
visiting Mrs. r. A. Smith.
Miss Mabel Norman, of Yelvington,
is visiting Mrs. l. I. Roberts.
Little Mics Helen Dowell is in Nor
gsptown the guest of friends and rela-
tivss.
Prof. Eugene Gilliland has secured
our school and will begin work August
Sth.
Several of our young people attended
Children's Day exercises at Union Star,
Sunday.
Rev. B. A. Cundiff has returned from
Leitchfeld where he attended District
Conference.
bud Rolf, of Evansville, spent several
days last week with his mother, Mrs
Lewis Rolf.
Mrs Chas. Warrington is visiting her
parents, Capt. and Mrs. r. T. Williams,
of Evansville, Ind.
Mrs Vaughan, Louisville, is here to
spend the summer with her son, Rob'I
W. Vaughan.
Miss Militia McCubbins went to Har'
dinsburg Sunday aud from that place
she will go to Fordsville to stay several
days
Messrs. Eyarts Epglish and Herman
Lay went to Hardinsburg last week anC
took the teachers examination. We
wish them success.
Miss Emma Allen, OF Omaha, Neb,
returned home last week accompanied
by Miss Bette Allen who will reside
with relatives there
The members OF the Baptist church
met Saturday to call a pastor. We
understand they have called Rev. Fer
rell, OF Louisville, but don't know yei
whether or not he will accept.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-22
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprietors OF DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. have given away
over ten millions trial bottles OF this
great medicine and have the satisfaction
OF knowing it has cured thousands of
hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all diseases Of the throat,
chest and lungs are surely cured by it.
Call on Short & haynes, druggist, and
get trial bottle free. Regular size SOC.
and 81 Every bottle guaranteed, or
price refunded.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-22
MADE THEM RUN.
The Spanish "war Boys" Chased Into
the Woods.

The Spanish "War Boys" Chased Into
the Woods.
Washington, June 16.-The navy de-
partment was greatly relieved by re-
ceipt Of news that the little band Of
American marines who had planted the
flag on Crest Hill and we're defending
it night and day against heavy odds
were not only safe, but were strongly
reinforced by 1900 Cubans from the
commands of Garcia and Rabi, and
were now strong enough to more than
hold their own.
1t was disclosed in a dispatch from
Admiral Sampson and brought relief
to the naval officials. The early re-
ports had indicated that the marines
were surrounded, and It was feared
that they might be compelled to return
to the ships before General Skaters
invading army reached there on Fri
day.
The coming of the Cuban forces
seems to have been in the nick of time,
and naval officials gave thefallest cred
It to the timeliness of this Cuban CO.
operation.
The admirals dispatch stated that
the condition Of the marines was en-
tirely satisfactory, which assurance. al
though BRIEF was enough to relieve
officials here Of the fears they had en-
tertained. ,---xe.-- --..
But probably the most significant
feature of the admirals dispatch was
the statement that the Cuban general,
Jesus Rabi, had occupied Acerraderos,
only eight miles from Santiago, and
practically a suburb of that Spanish
stronghold.
This Is looked upon as fine military
stroke, for Acerraderos is the port
where iron wharves will afford facili-
ties for unloading the heavy artillery
carried by General Skaters invading
expedition.
The constant reports that Germany
is on the eve of making serious issue
In the Philippines are unaccountable
TO officials here, who have the most d.
rect and positive information thar
Gefmany mas never contemplated 5uCn
q step, and is not now moving toward
its execution. either alone or with
other powers.
United States Camp, East Side of En-
trance to Guantanamo Bay, June 16.-
Lieutenant Colonel Robert w. Hunt
ington and the United States marines
made their first aggressive movement
against the Spanish guerrillas Tuesday
and completely routed the enemy
The force of marines was under Cap
tain Elliott, and the cooperating
Cubans were under Colonel Laborda-
The combined forces razed Spanish
camp about five miles from the Ameril
can position, destroying the only well