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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
$500 a TEHR.
CONTEST 4 MILL CASE.
William MCDermOtt, Executor O
Estate OF Margaret Sonervail
Charged with Fraud.

Fond du Lac. Wis, Feb. 15-ISrc-
cial. IA highly sensational contested
will case IS on trial before Judge Richie.
in this city. in which William Meier
mott. the executor and trustee is charged
by the contestants with fraud and using
undue influence i'll having the will drawn,
which is now filed in county court.
In 1894 Miss Margaret Somcrvaill died.
and in the Will. which was found after
wards, she provided that after ali fu-
neral expenses were paid and 4 suitable
monument erected over her resting place.
5000 should go to Mrs. Margaret Nc
lntoSh of this city and 5000 to Mrs.
Stevens of Oakfeld. and the balance Of
her estate to William McDcrmott There
WAS one duty which he was asked to per
form. and that was Ia provide for John
Somervall during his lifetime. and ut his
death pay the funeral expenses and erect
Il suitable monument.
John Somcryaili. brother of the de-
ceased. Alexander and Robert Somecvaill.
nephrws, and Maggie and Elizabeth
SomCryalll, nicccS objected to having the
will probatcd, and through their attorneys,
SWEET X Eckc. filed reasons. During The
progress of Mr.. McDermutts examination
yesterday afternoon he stated that he had
charge OF all the property of the deceased
and had made investments for her. but
ii would hr impossible for him TO state
what the deceased was worth at any par
ticular time. Mr.. SWEET asked that m
expert hook-Eceper he engaged to exam
Inc the books, and George II. Francis OF
milwaukee, was selected. Attorney
SNntt exhibited in court Il statement pre-
pared 10y George L. Knowles in lSN2.
which placed the estate at S1n,tDO when
an account was opened with Mr.. McDrr-
mott. The statement prepared by Mr..
McDcrmutt. in 1897 n few days before
the will was drawn. inventoricd the real
and personal property at S1a.HS. y pa
per was also offered in evidence show
ing that Miss SomcrvaiN had received
$4,000 from George Somcrvaills estate.
Mr. NcDCrmott testified that he had paid
Mrs. Mcintosh 5000 at the request of
Somervaill and beyond that he knew moth
ing concerning the estate. The case viii
be continued Friday
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
AUTONOMY A FAILURE.
Encouraged by Recent Events Cubans
ReComN More Active

New York. Feb 15.-T. Estrada
Palma, head of the Cuban iunta. has re-
ceived letter from Gen. Maxine Gomez.
commander-in-chicf Of the Cuban army.
dated at Mayajigua. February ;. 1t says
n part:
''bur forces have been very active
since the PRONUNCIATION OF autonomy hy
The Spanish government. We see in il
Spain'S weakness and feel now moro
Sangu'nc Of our success than ever before
"Autonomy has had the advantages Ia
Fid us Of some Of the undpsra Bile element
iii cur ranks. We trust ii may serve to
still purge our army OF the men Of the Ilk
Of MaSso farra. CUcrvo ana others
"t"l. Amanda Sanch,z A-ramonta.
With 600 men. attacked Il Spanish convoy
thr"" days ago and captured thirty pack
mules with ammunition and a rc@im"nta3
%trong-boX. with Sl0.0oU. The Spanish
commander and fifteen priyatcs were
killed in the first charge"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
BATTLESHIP HARD AGROUND.
The Victorious, p British Vessel, on a
Ear Off Port said.

Port Said Fob. 1.-THE frst-class
British HattlesLip Victorious. which sailed
fro.a Malta on February II for China.
and which Went ashore outside the bar
* bile ring this port. viii have to dis
charge her coal and probably her guns
before she caa be Il I'D.
Calcutta. Feb. 1.-The Austrian
Lloyis sra5uer Nejusa. from Trieste,
December 20. via Bombay January 10.
f. RaI2con. IS reported ashore Al the
AEddz,a1 islands, II the Bay OF Bengal.
ASS--T1pC" has te@p seal h=F.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
LARGE PARTY OF GoLD-sEEKERs.
Sixty-seven Badgers Leave Lancaster and
Other Points.

Madison. Wis. Feb. 15.-ESpccial. I
The largest party which has left this or
perhaps any other state for the KIondikc
country viii pass through this city to-
morrow over the Northwestern road. II
viii contain siXty-Scvcn persons from
Lancaster and other points in the South
western part of the state. There is 40
company or organization, hut the party
is made UP of individuals who have decid
ed To make the triu together
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
SPANISH ENRAUED.
FOPuiaCe Doesn't Approve of a
d SavOWal OF De Lome'S
Course.

LONDON, Feb. ia special from Mad
rid says the popuace of that city is
greatly enraged owing to the belief tha,
the Spanish cabinet has apoIo-ized to the
United States. The popuiacc. the dis
patch adds. is bitterly opposed to such a
course, and exceedingly hostile to the gov
ernmcnt ana may make demonstration.
In conclusion the dispatch says: ''Thr
people prefer war to an apology, thinking
that Spain will suffer the least thereby
as war would be exceedingly disastrous
10 the large commerce of the United
States
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
CRUSHED IN A MINE,


Ironwood. Mi,h.. Feb. 5.-[SpeCial. !
Anton Nerbos. an Austrian miner was
killed Al the Newport mine in this city
last night. He was gong through
place in which the unbers were broken.
and II attempting TO squeeze his body
between Two large tinlberS he accidentally
.oosered one. letting il down or him and
crushing Inn. He lived short tine. but
-vas dead before Z = could - released
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
Run with Two Engines.

Appleton. Wis. Feb. 15.-[Spccial. j
All freight trains on the Fox River di-
vision ot the North-W estern road are now
-un with two engines. This * done in
stead Of putting more trains on the al
-aadv crowded line and ii also does away
With doubling Sc number OF train crews.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
Furniture Makers Meet.

Marshaeld. Wis, Feb. Special. J.
The Northwestern Furniture Marufac-
:urilg association. comprising the leading
;urrit1re manufacturers II Wisconsin and
Alapesota, Is n session here yctiay.
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SUES THE COUNTY.
City of Deper> Wants to Recover Si7S.39


Green Bay. Wis Feb. ID Special. j
4 suit has been brought against Brown
county hy the city OF Dcpcre for S4TS.39
"A bill disauowed in 1895 by the board
IF SUPERVISORS.
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Oldest ROsebush.

Tie Oldest T0sebush n tLe world i It
Hll5eheiu. Germany. Ch2rielagne
planted i more than 1000 years ago. ii
ComneuoTatIon Of The embassy received
ton Hsroun 81 Ra>chid. The CaliPh. g..
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19

The London and Northwestern Rail
way company viii construct te--l.l.s'
tunnel. b. far the longest ii England,
through Snap Fells, beginning near Te-
bay aud emerging about Clifton. thus
overcoming the greatest obstacles -
rapid transit between England enc Scot
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
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4 SPORTING NEWS. !
.>~eEssGee@eGsGGGGGGG6

5eeeeeeeee&GeeeeEeeGe
The baseball season is drawing near and
the managers are beginning TO make their
regular spring claims TO the pennant. The
Western league meeting will be held in
Kansas City on February u and there
viii be a number of important deals made
If present expectations are realized. Ev-
cry manager in the league IS looking for
deals of some kind and the chances are
that many will 30 through. The fans III
some Of the cities like to see new faces.
There will be a number of new men in the
league and some from the major organlza-
tion. The effort to have the sporting
writers Of all the league cities meet there
and come to an understanding regarding
the rules of scoring will fall short of
ANYTHING definite, as the meeting place Is
too far out Of the way and scorers Will
not have the opportunity TO attend the
meeting There will be many strong
teams in the state this season and Connie
Mack will be liberal with the many play.
crs he has under contract. He can well
. ford to let out about Il dozen and hold
them in line for future use. 1t viii help
the state teams and al the same time de
yr.op the players fer faster company. The
makeup Of the local team will differ very
little from last year, with tn" exception
that Blake will be replaced with Waldron
in right field. OF course they are 4 mum
hcr Of new payers 70 be tried ana II IS
possible that one or two good men may
be developed. Al the teams in the league
have been strengthened and Omaha, the
new conner. will net Ee as weak as many
imagine President Johnson is having a
hard time signing the players rs they
have all kinds of kicks to make and they
do not like the idea of cutting their sala-
rirs almost in two. just think OF such
men as Terry. Tucker, Weaver. cillen.
DUNCAN. Miller, Crooks and Hulen get
ting 500 or less month. Formerly they
drew twice that amount. but now they
must submit or get out of the business.
The Washington clIh declared no diyi-
tcnd this year The net profits of lS9i
will be used to strengthen the team.
According to the Free Press the Detroit
team will hc made NJ III this wise, prob
ably: CatchcrS Twincham and one Of
the new men; pitchers. Irwin, NadS-
worth tn" two National league men. prob
ably Thomas and Pears. possibly Hahn,
with the four Youngsters To be- tried out:
first base. uncertain lying probably he
tween Beard and Ed Pahst, the Texas
loagucr who has been signed: second base,
Pussy Piper: ~hortstop. Iiuuky Hines.
third base uncertain dependent on whcth
NOT. omttjeld. Nicholl. Davis and Dungan
ar IIepdrickx.
-, ,,.,: ~.
rs hlGh'S warrior. H"tAsIrAlS. h'H
signed hF'iahd c"n'ft' LOT HtA' sea.
season. The Indian realizes that hc
Wi aarsm,S 'iiIia NJ S'1SI, am, :
tract without a kick
pr,..f.1.n. ,-,,,l.rt.,.l- I,.,,f... t,,.,, p.,.
n.tt h,s Laau suId - on,.,ha
..<,nll.... Hin, b,y It'll s5,,p.d ii. ,,;r-
.;,,r,,,; ',..,tr,nt IL i L,7.I.n,. ,,,, far
,a,,r,. s,i.,rt
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Over 100 Killed.

what remains Of the Maine is still burn
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
MASON IS RE-INSTATED.
The /. a. w. Assembly Rights
Wrongs Dcne to Wisconsin
Racing Men.

Milwaukee. Wis. Feb. 15.-T Special /
The suspension which was placed upon
Herbert II. Mason by the League of
American Wheelmen, and which prohibit
cd him from racing until September 30,
1900, has been reduced TO August l of the
present year McSSrs. Kellet and Paul
son, two young riders of Oshkosh, who
were made professionals for violations Of
,hc rules of the league. have been r.
stored e. their amateur standing, and Ar
thur j. Wcilep receives his expense money
incurred in travelling from Milwaukee, to
RarabUo, where he was prevented from
racing owing 10 Il suspension which was
intended for his brother. and placed upon
him b! mistake.
&. =. ". Delegates Return.
This is what was accomplished for the
racing men by the Wisconsin delegates
n the national assembly of the l.. y. W..
at 81. Louis. Chief Consul Rotier and
Frank /. Van NaIkcnburgh, the Mil
Waukcc representatives.. returned yeStcr-
day afternoon. Mr.. Roticr made himself
prominent 10y the Introduction Of the reSo-
lUtiou calculate t. diYc>t the league of
its control over racing AMI which created
such Il furOrc, while Mr. Van Nalkcn-
hursh gained fame and reputation by his
speech nominating President Potter and
his address upon local option which has
been characterized rs the best speech
mad" III the convention.
Mason. who Is ouc of the bc>t-known
riders III the state. was suspended with
Morgan . Bri,n. Philip Nickel and Joseph
LaH@try for riding in uIiSlnctiuEed races
at Elkhoru. ana which were listed by the
division officers. No action was taken
with reference to the other riders by the
assembly. There were cXtrnuatinG cir
rurlStancCS in NaSun'S case. which were
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19

in Persia the factory hands work |
from : J. Il. . = :, u.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19

Il =
E'A.,;, N.''i NlSgt ~ fnur ~ n1pae'd mi.e II
IN ''''' ''''' ~ 20 - ." i'>t 0r>-
Mt Na>,T r.raFed oyer M -" francs
5's.aE !l>t season IN and r3undahout h.s
rr,,, m l,zeria.I, ','rilalH all.i
SI0un ~ " ~ UNI ~ y 'iI''''"'l ll'"'S
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earIiue>s ~ ~ -, ~, lii ~ ~
m,nra I,t,r nn ,,h,,, ~ r,,,,',
match race.
/ n Cab,,,n, l,,. ~, D., ~, III :.
coming season. Cabanur las hen ~ ,h.,
Track for threo seasons -
In practice work the ether Jav kasar
rale i've miles urpacel in l1:4o fiat TssS
breaks the worlds record Two seconds
Henry Rrad;s Of Chicago holds tIn
n..rIj ! r.,.nrI ~ i'll
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The mighty warrior, SorkalrNis. has
signed Cleveland contract for GrNt sea
son and at less salary than IL received last
~oaa~on The Indian realizes that hc
was naughty child last season and i
truly rcpentant. That IL is r-pcntant iS
shown by the fact that Ii" signed a con
tract without kick
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-07

The teacher of a private school in
Washington nOE long ago was, giving Il
class of smsll boys few rudimentary
and Introductory instructions in natural
history. Most of the class were pretty
we'll up for children of their, age, but one
boy was a new scholar and he was not
altogether reliable in his knowledge.
''Now, to What class" said the teacher;
''dO animals belong which eat meat ex-
c,usively?'
"CarnivoT0us," responded the boy art
the top of tne row.
''And to what class do those belong
which eat grass or vegetable growth of
any kind"'
''Herbivtrous," came the next ANS wer
promptly.
And TO what class do they belong
which eat both meat and grass?'~
''OmnivOrous, said the next scholar.
Then, with an encouraging smile, she
turned to the new boy.
''Now, Willie" she asked ito what
class do little boys beIong?"
''Pieni7orous, / guess he responded
with confidence, nnd the new order of
animal at once became the property of
the schooI-New York Mail and Elk
press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-07
6. S. ALBEE IS DEAD.
The Veteran Instructor, for Many
Years with Oshkosh Normal
School, Passes AWAY

Oshkosh Wis, Sept. 5.-George S.
Albee, president Of the state normal
school here, died yesterday Of Bright's
disease and heart trouble. He was born
IN Allegany county, n. Y, in 1887, and
was a graduate of the University of
Michigan. In 1864 he was principal of
the Peoria Qll) high school, and in 1865
Of the kenOsha high school. From 1868
to 1871 he was superintendent of the Ra-
cine schools. In 1871 he was chosen
president of the normal school, then IN
course of erection here, and was at the
head of that institution until his death.
The school when opened had an enroll
ment Of forty-three pupils. Now it has
about 800. and is the largest il the state.
AS an educator Prof. Albee was of the
first rank.
President Albee was married in 1866,
At Ann ArhOr to Miss Linda H. Lewis,
graduate Of the Ann Arbor high school,
and native Of Lockport. n. Y. Five
children were born to them, of whom
three are living. They are Robert S. Al
bee, Is. s., a graduate Of the law course
at Cornell university; Ernest Albee, a
student at the University of Michigan,
and Constance Albee, a student at the
wives her husband. President Albee was
president of the National bank Of May
vile. \. d. He was member of the
Masonic fraternity, and is connected with
several educational organizations.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon.
Marinette, Wis, Sept. 5.-[Special.l-
The funeral of the late A NJ. Fairchild
was held from the Presbyterian church
Yesterday afternoon. IT was the largest
attended of any in the history Of the
city Mr. Fairchild was a pioneer resi-
dent having been identified with Mari
nette and its progress for forty years,
and was Mason of the thirtysecond de-
gree. He was the first chief of the city
fire department and held that position
for a term of sixteen years. The scene
at the grave was impressive and the
grief of the large gathering of friends
intense and sincere. The fire depart
ment bell tolled requiem to its former
chief as the funeral train slowly pro-
ceeded on its way to the cemetery. For
years A. NJ. Fairchild has been Il success
full druggist in this city and a man who
enjoyed the respect of the entire COM
munity. He is survived by the widow
and two sons.
Ripon, Wis, Sept. 5.-[Specal. 1.-The
funeral of s. A. Groesbeck. an old resident
and prominent citizen of Ripon, was held
yesterday afternoon.
Coloma Station, Wis. Sept 5.-[Spe-
cial. l-Orwin Potter died Saturday morn
ing, aged So. He was one of the earliest
settlers in the town of Deerfiefd. He
leaves wife and several grown children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-07
FIRE THREATENS VILLAGE.
Fierce Wind and Forest Fires En-
danger Wakefield, Mich.

Bessemer, Mich, Sept "a fierce
wind and forest fires have been raging
near Wakefield. A large amount of pine
ger for the buildings in the outskirts of
the town. The fire department had great
difficulty in controlling it.
Iron Belt, Wis, Sept. 5.-[Special. !
Heavy winds the last few days have
famed up forest fires in various localities
near here, the first fires this season. 1t is
very dry and fires may assume theraten-
ing aspects unless heavy rains fall soon
Ashland, Wis, Sept. 5.-The forest
fires in the outskirts of the city Friday
and Saturday were small reminder Of
the forest fires of 1895. Large columns
of smoke poured forth over the city, and
from the amount of smoke it looked as
if portion of the woods were on fire.
When the wind went down the flames
subsidized and the fire ceased spreading,
which was fortunate for many homestead
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-07
CAUGHT ON A TRAIN.
Deserted WeyauWega Husband
Uses the Telephone with
Good Results.

Fond du Lac. Wis. Sept. 5.-[Speciall
A runaway couple were taken from the
Wisconsin Central railway passenger
train going south, by Chief of Police
McGrath, Sunday morning and placed
under arrest. The chief was instructed
by telephone from Waupaca to be on the
watch for the couple and with the de-
scription supplied had no difficulty in
recognizing them.
The parties to the alleged elOpement
were Mrs. w. B. Rose, wife Of a wealthy
citizen, and a man named William Pick
EFT, both of WeyauWega. They left
driving to WauDaca. a distance Of eight
miles, where they took the first south
bound train for Milwaukee. Mrs. Rose
left a husband and two small chill
dren at Weyauwega. The husband
discovered her flight and commun:-
Gated with Waupaca. where he
learned that she, in company with a man,
had purchased tickets for Milwaukee
and left on the early train for that place.
y telephone message to Chief McGrath
in this city brought about the capture Of
the runaway wife and her lover, and the
next train from Waupaca landed the irate
husband and the Weyauwega constable
in Fond du Lac.
There was a sensational scene at the
police station today when the prisoners
were confronted by their accuser Mrs
Rose is q gO0d-lOOking woman of perhaps
p summers, and Pickett appears to be
several years her junior. She claimed that
her husband had been cruel to her and
had threatened to shoot her. Mr.. Rose
said that this was false, but that he had
threatened to kill the man Pickett if ever
caught near his premises. The pris-
oners were taken to Weyauwega, where
they Will have to stand trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-07
Knew the Paper.

A certain Greek adventurer some years
ago undertook to palm off upon the pub
lie some false copies of the Gospel manu-
scripts. Many learned men were de-
ceived. but not DR.. Coke, librarian of the
BodIeian library at Oxford How he de
tected the fraud is related in his own
words in the Spectator:
I never really opened the book, but /
held it in my hand and took one page
of it between my finger and thumb while l
listened TO the rascal's account of how
he found the most interesting antiquity.
At the end of three or four minutes /
handed it back to him with the short com
ment: Nineteenth century paper, my
dear sir" and he took it away in a hurry
and did not come again.
Yes, l was pleased; but | have handled
several ancient manuscripts in my time
and | know the feel of old paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-07
RELIEF FOR SECOND.
Cities Having Volunteers in Sec
Ond Regiment Prepare for
Soldiers Reception.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 3.-[Special. l.
The cities i'll this section of the state
which sent soldier boys to the front have
decided upon a plan of action which is
intended to relieve the sufferings of the
boys who are now sick or recovering fro.:1
the et(t:cts of Il campaign in the South
mass meeting of citizens was held il
the rooms of the Union club last even.
ing, when committees were appointed tC
act on the matter. Mayor Ideson, S.
W. HOLSTER, George Hilton. l.. Thence
and Senator G. w. Davis were appointed
to confer with similar committees ap-
pointed. in the other cities from which the
Second regiment has drawn men, with the
idea in mind of sending committee tc
New York or Fortress Monroe, where the
boys will land upon their return to the
United States This committee is to be
provided with funds with which to re-
lieve the sufferings of the sick and make
IT pleasant for the more fortunate ones
who escaped the ravages of Southern fe-
Vers.
Capt. !. NJ. Baher of Appleton and
Congressman Davidson were both at the
meeting and told of their experiences in
the hospitals where the Second regiment
boys are confined. Their descriptions of
the laxity of discipline and system ma de
the citizens determined to do all in their
power to relieve the boys.
Shortly after the departure of the
troops for Camp Harvey Il subscription
fund was raised amounting to several
thousand dollars. This fund was to be
devoted for the support of the wives and
families Of the soldiers who responded to
the call. About twenty-five per cent of
the amount has been drawn upon and
now it is proposed to devote the remain
ing funds for the relief of the boys them
selves.
1t was further proposed to take steps
toward the assembling of all sick Wis
consln boys III one hospital. SO that COM
munlcatlon can be established between
the comrades. In this way it will be
possible for the relief committee to send
trained nurses and doctors to the camps
and by regular process gain control of
wards that are filled exclusively with
boys from Wisconsin. Under the pres
ent system it is said by the speakers who
saw the prevailing conditions, it is i'm
possible to gain control of patient in a
ward unless the entire ward is treated in
a like manner
i was decided that all the committees
from the various cities should meet in
this city this afternoon for the compile
ton Of the plans already proposed A
committee consisting of Congressman Da-
wilson and Senator Sawyer was appoint
ed to obtain information by wire from
the war department as to the where
abouts of the boys of the Second regi-
ment and where they will land when they
reach the United States.
Several ladies were present at the meet
ing who had brothers, sons or husbands
in the service, and there were several
parents there who had lost sons in the
campaign.
This work was identified first for the
men from Appleton alone, but Marinette,
Oconto, Manitowoc. Sheboygan. Oshkosh.
Fond du Lac and Ripon have joined the
movement and their committees will work
together.