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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
STABBED IN A BRAWL.
Frank Rathsack of ManitoWoC
Killed with a Pocketknife
Over an Old Feud.

Manitowoc, Wis, Nov. 21.--f Special.
Frank Rathsack was 50 badly slashed
with 4 knife in braw Saturday night
at 10 O'Clock that he died from the eff
fects of his injuries half an hour after.
Joseph Novak was brought to this city
and placed in charge of Policeman Hi
Smith, who turned him over to Sheriff
Muth. Noyak claims that he did the cut
ting which caused the death of Rath-
sack, but was obliged to use his knife in
self-defense, because he was attacked by
SIX men. He says that two friends of
his and he drove out to the resort at
O'Clock Saturday evening and were tax
lig part i'll dance when Rathsack, with
i've of bis friends drove up and entered
the place. feud had for some time
back existed between Rathsack and No
wax, ard when the two met they got into
quarrel and he was obliged to use his
KNIFE TO defend himself. Novak's story
does not agree with that told by some
OF Rathsack's friends, who claim that
when Rathsack met Novak he proceeded
70 nave a scrimmage with him, in which
the latter was downed and severely pun
lshed by Rathsack. Shortly after the af-
tray Noyak made an attack with his
knife. The weapon used by NOvak was
Il large pocketknife, such as is usually
earned by mechanic, and has a finch
Dlade After being stabbed, Rathsack
walked across the hall and then collapsed.
Raths&ck was only IL years of age and
was tor some time employed in Walter
Green's wallpaper and paint store Mr..
Green says that he had the utmost conf
dence IN young Rathsa elk, who was of a
quiet disposition. and that on several oc-
caslons when out of town he left him in
charge of his store
NoVak Is % years old and is employed
running one, of the saws at the Manito-
woe building Supply company. A cor
oner jury was summoned yesterday
morning which viewed the remains ut
Frazer,s undertaking establishment and
then adjourned until 9 o'clock this morn
ing. RathSack has three deep cuts in his
body. One on the right side Of his chest
about two inches long and nearly four
inches deep, one deep cut on his neck,
completely severing the jugular vein, and
one on his back. Either of the first two
would alone have resulted in his death
NOvak claims that he was not under the
influence of liquor at th, time Of the af-
fray.
Novak's face is badly bruised and one
OF his hands was so severely injured that
1t bad to be dressed by physician. The
place where the affray occurred is three
miles north of this city and is frequented
by parties from Two Rivers and this city.
The coroner's jury, which was in SEES
sion all morning, adjourned until = p. m.
The testimony showed that only Novak
ard Rathsack were engaged in the actual
fight and that the rest Of the crowd stood
about watching it. James Zarnik tes-
tilted that Novak bad pulled out knife
prcTiou9 to the fight and had threatened
to use it on Rathsack Novak, he said
had exclaimed: Jim, | am going to
cut now" Iarnik IAN away, as he did
not want 10 see any of the affair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
THE TRIO BOUND OVER.
Gang Arrested at Jefferson for Kill
ing Officer PrinSiow Held
for Trial.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Nov. 21.-[Spe-
cial. LANES Browning Thomas King
ston and Thomas Dixon were bound over
to appear at the December term of court
on the charge of killing Officer William
Prinslow of this city
dispatch from Columbus to Sheriff
Schaefer says that man was arrested
there who is believed to be one of the
party. He gives his name as Ja1leS Da-
~. He was brought here today.
Yesterday afternoon while the police
were examining the prisoners a brother
of the murdered Officer Prins.ow pulled
revolver and probably would have shot
at the prisoners, but the prompt Interior
ence of one of the officers prevented any
harm being done.
Sheriff Schaefer has little doubt but
What two of the men are the ones wanted.
Thomas Kingston and Thomas Dixon adj
init being in the city on the night of the
murder. and also state that they were in
the city greater portion of the day.
Browning, the youngest of the trio, has
proven beyond doubt that he is not one
of the guilty parties. He gave proof
that he was in Milwaukee, Friday and
called on young man employed at the
Phster. Late Sunday afternoon a tele-
gram was received from Columbus that
the last of the men wanted in this city
1OT tue Oh OnceE
been arrested in that city. Saturday
evening and Sunday parties called at the
jail for the purpose of identifying the
suspects. Mr.. Allen and George Seitz
positively identified Dixon and Kingston.
Dixon is believed TO be the man who
fired the fatal shot which ended the life of
Police Officer Prinslow. The men were
kept in ignorance of the death of Prins-
low until this morning, when they wers
arraigned On the charge of murder. 1t
is believed that a confession will be Sc
cured from one of the suspects before
night. If this should be the case. and
it becomes known that for 4 certainty
one of the arrested ones is guilty. a
lynching bee is threatened. Everything
is quiet here at present. but the scene
would be changed should it become
known that the right ones have been ar
rested. The officers left for Columbus
this morning and will return in the af-
ternOOn with the one arrested.
The funeral of the murdered man will
be held from the Friedens kirche at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The Oshkosh
police force will come to this city and
with the Fond du Lac officers will attend
in a body. The services will lo conduct
ed by the Rev. August Blankenagel.
Columbus, Wis, Nov. 21.-[ Special. i
A man known as James DAILY was arrest
ed by the city marshal here on Saturday
on suspicion of being one of the three
wanted at Fond du Lac for the shooting
of an officer there last week. He was
taken to WatertOwn this morning, where
he was met by an officer from Fond du
Lac.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23

thrusting revolver in his face ordered
him to shell OUT His companion made
a break for liberty and succeeded in escap-
ing, while Mr.. Seitz resisted the thugs,
for which he received a terrific blow on
the head, precipitating him over low
railing, down the river embankment. The
men ran across the bridge and took a
eoutherly direction on the St. Paul tracks.
Officer Prinslow happened to be walk
ing north on the tracks on his way to the
police station to report for night work.
He met the fugitives near First street
and ordered them to ha!t. The only at
tention paid to the order was two rapid
shots fired by the foremost man. Each
shot took effect, one passing through the
officers right lung and downward and
backward, emerging near the base of the
spinal column The other ball lodged in
his shoulder.
In spite Of the activity and vigilance of
Sheriff Schaefer and the police force, no
trace of the perpetrators of the crime could
be found during the night. By order of
Chairman Maurice McKenna of the coun-
ty board reward of $500 has been of
fered for their arrest and conviction.
This morning Sheriff Schaefer received
q telegram from Jefferson stating that q
man had been arrested there who is be-
lieved to be one of the gang and the sher-
off left Immediately to investigate the re-
port.
One of the men is described as a man
of medium weight, FIVE feet and eight
inches tall, wearing a light overcoat: an
other IS described as a heavy man of five
feet and eight inches tall, with a smooth
face and dark hair; the third man is slim,
i've feet and eight inches and of a sal
low complexion; wearing a SLOUGH hat.
The largest of the three men did the
shooting, according to the story of Officer
PrinsloW to a Wisconsin reporter just be-
fore his DEATH "They were coming down
the track and | said to them. Where are
you going? With that the largest fellow
turned and fired TWO shots at me-"
The reward offered by the county board
viii probably be increased to $1,000 and
the sheriff has been telegraphed by the
governor that $1,000 is offered by the
state.
Officer William Prinslow was a man
of unusual popularity. He was known
all over town as one of the bravest men
on the police force and his good service
had put him in the way Of promotion in
the near future. He had won his position
under the ciyil-service laws. He was a
shrewd man at handling the crooks who
visited Fond du Lac.
lie was 40 years of age and left a
wife and three small children His fami-
~ is we'll connected in Fond du Lac.
The police have been unsuccessful in
their search. 1t was ascertained, how
ever, that two men boarded a freight
train for GAINESVILLE and word has been
sent to that city. The authorities in
Milwaukee have been notified and a de-
tectlve came here this morning A man
who witnessed the affair says that two
s1ots were fired at Seitz, and it is be-
heVed that the wound on his head may
have been caused by ball.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23

that city. The candidates for the place
were Judge Gibson of Fond du Lac and
W. FL. Timlin and Mr.. Dodge, both of
this city. Great pressure was brought
to bear in favor of each and the governor
weighed the matter carefully before max
ing the appointment.
Mr.. Dodge has not resided in Milwau-
kee long. He was a practicing attorney
in Racine and was among the leaders of
the Democratic party of that section of
the state. Under the administration of
President Cleveland he was appointed
assistant encouragement and held the
office to the end of the administration.
At the close of his term he came to Mil
waukee and at once took a high position
at the Milwaukee bar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
DEAF MUTES IN COURT.
Interesting Case Comes Up Before the
Tauesvi11e Bar.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Nov. 19.-[Special]-
A deaf and dumb case was aired in the
municipal court of Rock county today,
being the first of it's kind ever before the
local bar The case was that of the state
of Wisconsin VS.. Charles W. Huff The
charge was brought by Mrs Huff, who
alleged that her husband left her at their
home in Milton on October 1, 1898, and
that he has since in no way provided for
her wants. An interpreter was called in
the case and the attorneys and judge had
to take his word for everything for they
were unfamiliar with the finger language
in spite Of the fact that they have of late
given it much study on account of this
particular case. The courtroom was filled
with interested spectators but they were
a disappointed lot for the case was settled
on the approval of the district attorney.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
IN COMMUNAL BONDS.
Three Weddings Announced to Take
Place at Ashland.

Ashland, Wis, Nov 21.-Next Wednes-
day Miss Mary Donnelly will be married
to John O'Brien, Jr., Of Chicago, who
has been here during the summer The
invitations for the wedding have been
issued.
Miss Edith Twiggs, who lived here for
many years with her parents and is there
fore well known in Ashland, will be mar
ried soon to D. NJ. Maxcy, a prominent
banker of Washburn.
On December u the wedding of Miss
Helen Van Dooser and Judge Ben S.
Smith will be held. This engagement
was announced several months ago but
it has been only during the last week that
the date of the wedding has been gener-
ally known among the acquaintance of
the prospective bride and groom. This
will be a church wedding and quite a So
ciety affair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
BALLS LEFT NO WILL.
Estate of $4,000 of the Mishicott
Murdered Couple Without Heirs


Manitowoc Wis, Nov. 1S.-TSpecial.1
-Ihe late John Bahls and wife of the vii
lage of Mishicott, who were murdered by
Ernest Messmann on November 5, left an
estate valued at about $12, 900. consisting
mostly of bonds, mortgages and cash. The
old couple left no children nor grand chill
dren, so that the property may go to in
direct relatives. It will, however, first
have to be legally decided who died first
If John Bahls died first, the property
goes to an only sister, if Mrs. BahIs. Vi
ticka Prizes Of Two Rivers, who has pc
titioned that administration of the estate
be granted Philip Schaefer. Nash and
Nash are her attorneys and the case will
be heard December 13. If Mrs Bahls
died first the property would revert to the
state, as Bahls had no relatives that any
one knows anything of and has never been
heard to mention any to any of his friends.
lie contemplated making a will some time
ago and intimated his wish to be that the
entire property be left his wife until her
death, after which it was to be distributed
for charitable purposes, most of it to go to
the Lutheran church, of which he was a
member
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
ALLOWANCE FOR INDIANS.
The Winnebagoes Get 10 Per Cent. of
Their 5000, 900 Fund.

Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. 49,
Especial. Notices are posted in public
places by Special Discussing Agent Oliver,
notifying all Indians who received the
annual allowances to assemble here today
that they may receive another payment.
The special payment is in response to the
petition signed by the tribe asking for
10 per cent. of the principal of their fund
of 100000. Should they receive that
amount, the per capita payment will
amount to about $50, which will be a
godsend to the Indians at this time of the
year. Their annuities. which were paid
a few days ago, barely Strengthened up old
accounts, and left them nothing to begin
the battle with winter.
The question of good roads received the
attention of the board of Jackson county
supervisors at their recent session. Some
thing over $4,000 was appropriated
to be used among the various towns.
The new iron bridge which is to be
erected over Black river near Hatfield to
cost $1,000 was carried with but little OPP
position
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
THEY KILLED AN OFFICER.
Fond du Lac Policeman Fatally
Wounded.
A DESPERATE GANG.
Exciting Chase After Outlaws in
Which Several Shots Are
Exchanged.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Nov. 19.-[Special. ]
William Prinslow, the police officer
wounded by the three holdups last night,
died at 10:45 this morning.
At 6:45 o'clock last night a bold at
tempt was made to hold up and rob George
Seitz, the Forest avenue liveryman, with
ing hundred yards of the postoffice build.
ing, but notwithstanding the earliness of
the hour, all the desperadoes escaped. Mr..
SeitZ and a companion were crossing the
bridge on Forest avenue, having just left
the livery Office, when they were confront
ed by three men, the foremost of whom
grasped Mr.. Seitz by the shoulder and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
SPORT FOR GAMESTERS.
Rooster Fight Pulled OF in La Crosse
with Heavy Betting.

La Crosse Wis, Nov 21-[ Special l.
La Crosse society has been scandalizcd
and the Humane society outraged by d
gamecock fight being pulled off almost in
the heart of the city by La Crosse and
Winona birds Four Winona birds were
slaughtered In the pit and the fifth got
one poke in the neck and flew out of the
pit. The fighting was fast and furious
and there was much exciting sport. The
Winona men lost heavily on their favor
lite birds. 4 series OF fights has been held
and Winona sports have lost heretofore,
but they came to town this time prepared
to Tin and backed their birds heavily
The audience was made up Of the elite of
the sports of the two towns
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
ON HIS DAUGHTERS GRAVE.
Stephen c. Spau1dinG Kills Himself
in GAINESVILLE Cemetary.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Nov. 21-Stephen c.
Spaulding of Villa Ridge, ILL.,, formerly
a leading jeweler of this city, shot him
self on his daughters grave in Oak Hill
cemetery yesterday afternoon. He was
visiting here and appeared cheerful. He
left letters to a brother, son and several
friends, giving directions as to his fu-
neral, which he wished to be conducted
by the Odd Fellows lodge here, of which
he was a member. He left GAINESVILLE in
1868 and settled in Villa Ridge. He had
abundant means and was universally re-
spected.
While here he was one of the leading
citizens, being greatly interested in ali
public affairs No cause is known for
the deed He was about IS years old
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
TOO SMART FOR BUNCO.
Oshkosh Mau Has a Green Goods Ex-
perience in New York.


Oshkosh, Wis, Nov. 1S.-A dispatch
from New York says that a man giving
his name as Samuel Lewis of this city
came there in answer to circular offering
him $1,000 in counterfeit money for $500
Of the real article. The green goods men
offered to pay the expenses of the trip if
the deal fell through.
When Lewis and the green goods dealers
met, as per arrangements and signal code.
the green goods men found that Lewis
had not he $500 agreed upon with him.
He wanted the expenses of his trip paid
and then he would go back home and
get the money. While the three were
wrangling policeman arrested Lewis and
one of the green goods men.
This city has been on the list Of green
goods operators for years and patches of
their seductive circulars are sent here at
regular intervals.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
A DOUBLE DROWNING.
Empty Boat and a Floating Hat at
Green Bay Tell a Sad
Story.

Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 21.-tSpecial.1 i
Gus johnson, aged So, and his father-in-
law are supposed TO have been drowned
in Fox river Saturday night. They start
ed to cross the river in r0wboat and
have not been seen since. This morn
ing the boat was found upturned some
distance away. and Johnson's hat was
found floating on the water. The river
is being dragged for the bodies
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
FIRE DESTROYS VILLAGE.
Sherry, a Wood County TOWN. in
Ruins-Loss $4,000.

Marshfield, Wis, Nov PA fire at
Sherry, twelve miles south on the Wis
consin Central railroad, yesterday. de-
stroyed everything i'll the village except
ing the postoffice, the station and small
shingle mill. The loss is estimated at
$4,000.
The fire originated in the Blenker hotel
and spread very rapidly. Citizens were
unable to check it until everything in the
vicinity of the hotel had burned The
losses are as follows: Blenker hotel and
contents. $4,000; Louis Seidle. store. sa-
loon and cheese factory. $4,000; Catholic
church, $1,000. About hale Of the prop
Prty WaS insured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
EVADE THE AUTHORITIES,
Attempt to Capture the Gang at Fort
Atkinson Frustrated.

Fort Atkinson, Wis, Nov. 19.-[Spe-
cial. IA telegram from Fond du Lac
last night notified the authorities here to
look out for tramps on the midnight
freight train who were wanted for muir
der. The marshals and night watch with
quite crowd of men were at the train
and Conductor Ruch pointed out the car
they were hidden in. They were known
10 be armed and desperate and as the
conductor could not set out the car with
out orders, a dark lantern was sent for,
but before it came, orders were received
from the train dispatcher to pull ont for
GAINESVILLE. While en- route there the men
jumped from the train and escaped
through the woods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
CAUGHT AT JEFFERSON.
Police Capture the Gang of Hold Fps
Which is Identified.

Jefferson, Wis, Nov 19.-[Special i
Sheriff Roach arrested three men this
morning at o'clock in this city, who are
suspected of being the parties who shot
and killed Policeman Prinslow at Fond
du Lac last night The men refused to
give their names, but there seems to be
no doubt that they are the men wanted
The sheriff of Fond du Lac county took
the men to Fond du Lac this afternoon.
Mr. Seitz the liveryman who was held
up by the men, identified them as the
parties who demanded his money last
night The men are quiet and refuse to
give their names
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
HELD UP A FARMER.
Five Men Rounded Up by La
Crosse Police for a Bold
Robbery

La Crosse, Wis, Nov. 19.-[Special1-
A bold holdup took place in this city.
Joseph Botzner, a Minnesota farmer
was held up and robbed Of a large sum
during the night. The police shortly after
arrested Albert Miller and Mike ST.
Mary, saloonkeepers, John Weber, Elmer
Kelley, Lawrence Olson. OILS n confessed
the whole business, expecting to get off
easily, but his story was radically differ
ent from that told by Botzner and he
was convicted and sent to Waupun for
one year. The others were discharged.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
MAKES UP SHORTAGE.
Ex-County Treasurer Stone of Baraboo
Settles with Board.

Baraboo, Wis, Nov. 1S-[Special. /
When ex-County Treasurer L. W. Stone
went out OF Office almost two years ago
there was found to be shortage of over
$1,000. There We're no charges against
him as the trouble came about through
faulty system of bookkeeping. Experts
were employed, but as some of the v0uch-
ers had been destroyed and as the funds
of the different departments were confused
it was deemed best to settle with him for
a reasonable amount. A committee was
appointed by the county board of super
visors and these reported to that body yes
terday that the matter had been adjusted
at $1,000. This entirely clears up the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
HUNTERS Go TO JAIL.
Two koshkonong Sportsmen Plead
Guilty-Warrants Out for
Six More.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Nov. 19.-[SpeciaLl /
State Game Warden Johnson arrested
H. E. Hanson and Charles Parsons and
this morning they pleaded guilty in court
here to ''sculling" after ducks in ''sneak"
boats on Lake Koshkonong In default
of $11.46 fine they went to Jail for TWEEN
ty days. The prisoners reside at the
lake. Warrants are out for six more
hunters on the same charges.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
TOBACCO MARKET.
Biggest Sale in Many Years of Wis
consin Tobacco.

Edgerton, Wis, Nov. 18.--The largest
sale of Wisconsin leaf made in some
years in q single lump took place recently
through the firm of e. Hoffman & Son,
New York, to the American Tobacco com
pany About 1000 cases were involved in
this deal and the goods will be shipped
from the storage warehouses of c.. L. Cul-
ton, who has charge of the Wisconsin end
of the business of this firm and who
bought and packed the goods. 1t will re-
quire eighty cars to transport the tobac-
co.
A good deal of tobacco is now moving
out of storage points, about thirty car
loads, 1875 cases, have gone forward from
this station to all points for the week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
DODGE APPOINTED.
Milwaukee Man Named to Sue
coed Justice Pinney on
Supreme Bench.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 19-[Special ]
Gov. Scofeld this afternoon decided
upon the appointment of J. E. Dodge Of
this city to the Supreme bench to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of JUS
tice Pinney. The governor is at Mari
nette and made the announcement from
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
Superior Soldier Critically III.

West Superior, Wis, Nov. 19.-[Spe-
cial. Quite number of the Co. 1 vol
unteers on furlough in this city are sick
fro.0 the effects of the campaign. Pri-
Yates James Powers and Thomas Kelley
have typhoid fever The condition of
Kelley has been considered critical for
several days and his relatives from Chip
pewa Falls have been sent for.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-23
CONFESSES AT SALTWATER.
Man Wanted in Chippewa Falls Held
in Minnesota.

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Nov. 21.-Chief
Cameron was notified by the authorities
James Harrington had given himself up
to the police there and confessed to IL
crime Of having robbed a patient in $
Joseph's hospital III Chippewa Fails
Chief Cameron left at once for Saltwater
Sheriff Coiburn has also gone TO Still
water IN response to request by tele-
gram from the chief. The man will be
brought here.