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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
OWNER NEED NOT PAY.
Collector Cannot Compel the Mortgagor
to Liquidate Tax Assessed Sep
arately Against Mortgage.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 24.-The state tax
commission, answering n number of COM
munica tons regarding the collection of
taxes on mortgages, has determined that
the tax collector cannot compel the mort
gagor or owner Of the mortgaged prop
erty to pay the tax separately assessed
against the mortgage, 10 the mort
gagee, in accordance with the law
passed at the last session of the Legisla-
lure. If the mortgagor is required by
the terms of the mortgage or other con-
tract to pay the entire tax, both on his
own interest and on the interest under
the mortgage separately assessed. that is
matter Of private concern between the
mortgagor and MORTGAGE and no con-
Germ Of the tax collector.
The mortgagor is at liberty to pay the
tax on the interest Of the mortgage if he
chooses to do SO. But such payment can
not be legally enforced by the collector
where such interest is separately assessed
and taxed to the MORTGAGE. 1t may be
that in some instances the mortgagor is
under obligation to his MORTGAGE to pay
the tax upon both interests, but such obi
cation, if it exists, is a matter Of private
contract between mortgagor and mortga-
gee to be adjusted between themselves,
and the tax collector has no concern
therein
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
CALLED FOR MOTHER.
Lad Dying of Wound in Woods Allows
None but Her to Touch
Him.

Waukesha. Wis. Dec. 26.-[ Special. /
George Thurwachter, aged Is years, a
student Of the local high school, died
Thursday evening at the home Of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Thurwachter,
in the town Of Brookfeld. as result Of a
gunshou wound, sustained in a Christmas
hunt in company with his brother. Werner
Thurwachter, who is also a student in
the Waukesha high school.
Because the wounded lad would let no
one touch him but his mother, he laid
alone in the woods nearly q mile from his
home for over an hour, and when the
stricken mother did . arrive she was
obliged to carry her boy to his home,
where he lived but short time. Kind
hands of neighbOring farmers cleared q
path for the mother and her burden
Fences and brush were cleared away and
Mrs. Thurwachter carried her boy the
entire distance to their farm home.
The lad, IN company with his brother,
had been hunting Thursday afternoon
and the two had shot raccoon. When
the boy reached the animal, it was not
quite dead and he struck it on the head
with the butt end of his shotgun. The
shock of the blows released the trigger
and the gun was discharged, the shot
entering the boys side and most if it
lodging in the abdomen. His brother
succeeded in stopping the flow of blood
somewhat and, as his brother refused to
allow him to touch him and continually
called for his mother, Werner Thur
wachetr trudged the distance from the
swamp, where the accident occurred, to
the home Of the parents. The mother
returned and, after getting her son home,
it was found that medical attendance
could do nothing for him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
JAIL DELIVERY Is
NARROWLY AVERTED.
Prisoner in Racine Jail Tears Off Heavy
Steel Covering of Window and
Is Nearly Free,

Racine, Wis, Dec. 24.-[Special. !
There came near being a wholesale Jail
delivery at Racine county Jail this morn
ing, and had it not been that man had
been arrested on charge of being drunk
and having to be placed in a cell several
prisoners would have escaped.
George Borickson, who was serving &
term Of fifteen days for larceny, had
pried open the window and also the bars
Of dark cell window. He had torn
down heavy iron bar which holds one
end Of his cot and had also pulled out
Of the wall staples about foot long, and
with these he had torn the heavy iron
sheeting which covers the window as well
as the bars. He was just about to climb
out Of the window when the officers en-
tered the cell and caught him.
Borickson was arrested on Il charge OF
larceny at Union Grove and he is the
man who has been sleeping in barns and
sheds when the thermometer was 20 de-
grees below zero and says he did not suf-
fer from the cold. The man is thought
to be demented, but officers marvel at the
strength he must have in order to tear
down those bars and pry open the steel
shutters Had he succeeded in making
his escape it is probable about eight 9TH
ers would also have escaped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
KILLED ON ICEBOAT.
William P. Karstens Of Fond du Lao
Meets Death on Lake Win
nebagO.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Dec GO pe
cial. 1.-The breaking of bowsprit on an
iceboat, about a quarter Of a mile off
Lakeside park, Christmas afternoon,
caused the death of William p Karstens,
who was riding with number of others
in the cockpit of the ceboat Dedowin,
the guests of Oscar Hueisman, a clerk
at the Commerce National bank. kar-
stems was struck on the top Of the head
with the falling main mast, causing con-
cussion of the brain. His throat was
pinned between the mast and side of
the boat, breaking his larynx and he
susvlved only few minutes.
In the boat, beside Mr.. karstens and
Mr.. Huelsman, were William Yers of
Minneapolis and Henry Ley. Mr. Ley
was riding on the runner plank. The
boat was pointed for the park and was
forced along by strong north wind
and running at a high rate OF speed,
when the jibsail beam snapped, and the
mast fell with a terrific force over
Karstens' head. He was so securely
wrapped in buffalo robes that he couldn't
move in time to avoid the accident. An
other boat, seeing the catastrophe, came
to the rescue and took the young man,
who was unconscious, to the shore and
tried to revive him. A carriage was
summoned by telephone and he was talk
en- to st. Agnes hospital, where he eX-
PRED.
The body was taken to the Reader
undertaking rooms and today to the resi-
dence on Is Western avenue.
The funeral will be held Monday after
noon and interment will be at Rienzi.
Beside a mother, he is survived by
brother, who is secretary and treasurer
Of the Fond du Lac Table factory, and
q sister, Miss Annie Karstens. On New
Years. he was to have been married to
Miss Jennie Huelsman. He was Il mem
Der Of the order of Elks and very we'll
known young man throughout Fond du
Lac. The Five Point Grocery store, Of
which he was owner, is one of the largest
in the city. He was So years old and
was born in Fond du Lac
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
THEOL OG|AN PASSES AWAY
Rev. DR.. Fred S. Jewell, Professor
at Grafton Hall, Expires.
WELL KNOWN EDUCATOR.
Once Head Of Delaware Literary Insti-
tute at Franklin, NJ Y-Other
! Posts of Honor.

Fond du Lac. Wis, Dec 2S.-[Spe-
,cial, l-Rey. DR.. Fred S. Jewell professor
Of history and philosophy at Grafton hall,
died Sunday afternoon at the home of his
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
&c. A. Galloway. He had been i'll for
family prayer at his bedside, offered by
This son. also a priest in the Episcopal
lchurch
Dr. Jewell was born in Elliot Mission
station, i'll Mississippi, January %, 1921.
His father was Moses Jewell and at the
time he was 4 Presbyterian missionary to
THE Choctaw Indians. In 1880 the family
Imoyed TO New York and took UP their
residence at Groton. Dr.. Jewell obtained
THE first of his education 1T home, where
ibis mother taught him to read the Bible,
(which later prepared him for the minis
try He entered college at Groton, \. y,
|and later became sophomore in Yale
lcollege. His health and means failed him
land he was forced to take up teaching.
He was married in 1854 to Miss Julia
la. Chaplin Of Springfield Mass, by
whom he had six children, who are Rev.
Fired c. Jewell who is now here Mrs.
iBenJamin Wild, Jr., Of the city, Roland,
'Claud and Arch of Chicago and Mrs. c.
Ia. Galliger Of this city. Shortly before
he was married he was appointed pro-
ifessor of literature at the New York
since been prominently identified with
educational work throughout the north
eastern states.
! The principal chair occupied by him,
was at the head of the Delaware Lit
ierary institute at Franklin, n. Z, and
from there he was called to the pastor
age of the Presbyterian congregation at
Greenbush- Here his faith changed and
he became an Episcopalian and was ad-
united to priesthood in 1874 by Bishop
lDoane.
His fret charge was at Winsted. Conn,
then he subsequently came to Fond du
Lac and became rector of the cathedral,
and was then called to st. Marks church
lat Evanston. Ill. From there he went
ITO Racine college. where he taught ethics
and evidence. He then went to Water
town as rector Of st. PauFs church for
five years. and resigned to take charge
of a church at Portage, in 1894. From
portage he came to Fond du Lac three
years ago. and has taught at Grafton
hall ever since. and up to the last day
of the present term, when he was taken
ill.
He is widely known in educational cir
cies through the east and central states
He was more or less extensively known
in the domain of Journalism, making COZ
tributions to periodicals and magazines
He received the degree Of NJ. A from
Amherst college, and Phi. D. from La
fayette college. In 1896 he was made a
doctor of theology at Nashotah, Wis.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
morning at 10 0 clock from the cathedral
when one Of the bishops will perform the
ceremony. The burial will be at Rienzi
and many priests are expected to be
present IF be had lived he would have
celebrated his golden wedding this spring
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
TO CONVENE AT MADISON
Annual Joint Agricultural and Asso-
ciated Interests Convention Will
Meet February and 4.

Madison. Wis, Dec. 24.-The annual
joint agricultural and associated inter
ests convention will be held in the capitol
at Madison February 8 and A. Among
the prominent persons secured for adj
dresses are Prof. Shaw, late of the Min.
nesota state agricultural experiment sta
ton; DR.. A. S. Alexander, veterinarian
Of the Wisconsin experiment station;
Prof Davies Of Menomonie, head Of the
Dunn county school Of agriculture; j. Q.
Emery, Wisconsin state dairy and food
commissioner; Mrs. Addie S. Howle Of
Milwaukee.
The state board Of agriculture will
meet in Madison on the Tuesday before
the convention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
NAMED FOR EVANSVILLE
R. H. Runge Recommended as Postmaster
for Racine County Of6ce-WhitehaIl
Mar Gets Appointment.

Washington, d. c., Dec 2S.-Con-
gresham Cooper has recommended Ru-
dolph FL. Runge as postmaster at
Franksville. Racine county, Wis, in
place of George f. Baker.
District Attorney r. S. Cowie of
Whitehall has been appointed to sue
auditor Of the treasury for the na uvpa de-
partment The salary is $500.
The Democratic leaders of the Senate
and House are preparing to introduce
resolutions to investigate the various de-
partments of the government. These
resolutions, whether turned down or al
lowed to pass by the Republicans of the
House, are TO be utilized as campaign
material.
Senator and Mrs. Quarles have gone
10 Florida
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
BADGERS ARE SHIVERING.
Cold Wave Sweeps Over All Parts Of
Wisconsin.

Fond du Lac, Wis. Dee. 26.-[Spe-
cial. lit was II degrees below zero here
today.
Marinette. Wis, Dec. 26-[Special. j
Sixteen below zero weather last night
froze Green bay over again solidly and
fishing operation on the ice will begin
next week. The Sturgeon Bay stage line
will also start next week.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dee. 26.-[Special.] i
In several places in the city the ther-
mometer reached % below zero, and at
10 O'Clock this morning was 10 below
Up to o'clock the temperature was an
average throughout the city Of 16 below
zero,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
SCHOOLHOUSE Is
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Central School Building Is Total Loss,
Estimated at SIS, ooo-Other
Structure Is Saved

Lake Geneva, Wis, Dec. 26.-What is
known as the central school building was
totally destroyed by fire last night; loss
$4,000. The fire, which started in the
basement, was discovered at o'clock
when the building was all afre on the
inside and the flames could not be ex-
tinguished. The high school building,
which is near by, was saved.
Mazomanie, Wis, Dec. Especial.
Fire originating from defective
chimney Quilted the residence Of J. 3.
Greene early this morning. Loss $4,000.
Insurance $500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
SUPERIOR GRAIN
CASE DISMISSED.
and Fowler's Suit Falls Flat--Board
Not in Legal Standing.

Superior. Wis, Dee. 24.-[Special.l-
The case Of the state against the Min
nesota grain inspectors was dismissed
yesterday by Judge Haily, and the TWEEN
ty-three defendants were discharged.
The court held that there had been NO
violation Of the law, that the Superior
board Of trade had fewer members than
the law requires, in order to be COM
petent to make the complaint, and fur
Their. that even if the board had been in
good standing, that Homer Il. Fowler,
the complaining witness, did not have
the support of the board
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
{ SAYS SHEETS ARE WITHHELD.
State Railroad Commissioner Complains
That Railroads Do Not Furnish Data.

Madison, Wis, Dec 24.-John w.
Thomas, the state railroad commissioner.
who with two assistants is investiga ting
the books of the railroads traversing
Wisconsin, to ascertain if rebates were
paid in this state, says that the Chicago
& North w estern and the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul roads have not fur
nisher tariff sheets for a quantity of
freight shipped in the state last wear.
Before the investigation was completed.
Mr.. Thomas said, these roads would be
given a further opportunity to furnish
the desired sheets.
Mr.. Thomas and his experts will begin
work on the books Of the Omaha road
at ST. Paul the first Monday in January.
and after finishing them will take I'D in
turn those of the $780," Northern Pa.
cifc and Great Northern.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
OTHER TRAIN WRECKS.
Fatal Railway Accidents in Alabama and
Missouri

ST. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Tnformation
received at the office Of Gen. Supt. Magee
of the Wabash stated that passenger train
No. il, which left Omaha last night for
St. Louis, was wrecked in a head-on col,
lision today with freight train one and
one-half miles west Of Benton City, Mo,
Engineer Witten Of the freight train is
missing and is supposed to be under the
wreck The fireman on the freight en-,
CINE, the head brakeman and two tramps
were injured, but no passengers were
hurt. Both engines were wrecked and
the mail car and six freight cars were
damaged.
Two Reported Dead on Big Four.
Paris, ILL.,, Dec 24-Engineer Albert
and Conductor Herzalt, both of Mattoon.
are reported to have been killed in
head-on collision between freight trains
at Butler, a small station west of Mat
toon. on the st. Louis division of the
Big Four. Train No. 96, eastbound, had
orders to pass an extra train at Butler.
The extra ran into the regular train.
which had pulled into Butler, but was on
the main track instead of the siding.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
FOUR MEN HURT IN
BASKETBALL GAME
Appletons Lose ~ to II in Rough and
Tumble Game with Neenah
Soldier Bows.

Appleton, Wis, Dec 24.-[Special. I
In basket ball game between Bushey's
local team and the Neenah National
guard team, last night, several players
were injured when rough and tumble
tactics were adopted by the players dur
ing the game. The locals lost, % to II.
Four men were hurt and had to be car
ried out Of the hail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
DIFFER ON DAMAGE QUESTION.
Jury in Lathrop Suit at Green Bay Is
Discharged

Green Bay, Wis, Dee. 26.-The jury in
the Dickinson breach of promise suit in
which w. +. Lathrop Of Milwaukee was
made defendant, was out all Wednesday
night, and Thursday morning was dis
charged by the court. There was no cor
test, the defendant refusing to make an
appearance. The only question was that
of the amount Of damages, the suit being
for $4,000. Nine jurors stood out for the
full amount
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
SCALDED IN ENGINE CAB.
Brakeman Is Fatally Injured by Escaping
Steam in Milwaukee Road Locomo-
tive-Crown Sheet Broke.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 26.-As a heavily
loaded freight train bound from Madison
to Milwaukee was pulling into Stoughton
early yesterday morning, the crown sheet
i'll the locomotive broke, letting the water
in the boiler on to the fire, and filing the
cab with scalding steam. Brakeman AL
fred Pratt, who was in the cab, was terri
bly, scalded, and it is feared that he will
not recover. The fireman also was burned,
but not seriously.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
After Back Taxes.

Marinette, Wis, Dec. 26.-[Special /
The federal supreme court having af-
frmed the judgment of the supreme
court of Michigan, holding the Wiscon-
sin & Michigan railway liable for taxes,
Auditor General Powers is preparing to
collect taxes due from the company from
1897 to 1903.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
MOTHERS SUDDEN DEATH.
Ruptured Blood Vessel-Leaves
Ten Children.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 2S.-[Special J..
David NJ. Ballet of Dale, near here, was
awakened by the baby last night, and;
turning to his wife to call her, found her
dead Shortly before she had been found
outside the bed, unconscious, over the
crib of the child, but went to bed again
seemingly recovered. A blood vessel in
her brain was ruptured. She was 40
years of age and leaves ten small chill,
dren Her husband is nearly pros.
trated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
DRUGGISTS NAME OFFICERS.
Barron County Association Selects Off
cers-Branch Of National Society.

Cumberland, Wis, Dec. 2G.-TSpe-
cial. THE recently formed Barron coun-
ty Retail Druggists association has just
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, II. II. Poukey of Cumberland;
secretary, e. Brandt Of Barron; treas
nrer, L. e. Griswold OF Turtle Lake
The association was formed to advance
the interests Of the druggists, maintain
prices and is q branch of the National
Retail Druggists association
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
BOY HUNTER rs INJURED.
by Accidental Discharge of His
Fathers Gun

GAINESVILLE. Wis, Dec. 28.-[Special.J j
Otto Dreyer. the 15-year-old son Of II. c..
Dreyer, wealthy monument dealer, was
shot and badly wounded while hunting
rabbits with his father The elder Dreyer
had laid his gun down for a moment,
when the trigger got caught and the en-
tire charge entered young Dreyers leg,
between the ankle and knee, and badly
mangled it. Dreyer was brought to the
city in a bobsled and it is hoped his leg
will be saved
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
NARROWLY ESCAPES
AN AWFUL DEATH.
Appleton Mill Employe Is Drawn Into
Machine Rollers-Suffers Double
Fracture of Arms

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 26-[Special /
William Neuman, an employe of the
Riverside Paper company, was drawn
into the dryer machine roller this morn
ing and was saved from a terrible death
only by the stopping of the machine in
time. He sustained Il double fracture OF
the arms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
VIOLATED THE GAME LAW.
A. Radcliff of Eagle River Pleads Guilty
and Pays Fine-Venison Seized
in Milwaukee,

Eagle River, Wis, Dec. ga. Rad
cliff of Eagle River was arrested by
Deputy Game Warden James Ober-
hotter for shipping venison to Chicago,
and which was seized last week in Mil
waukee by Deputy Warden Valentine
Raeth. Radcliff pleaded guilty before
Judge Coleman and was fined $50 and
costs,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
BIG PLANT BURNS
AT BOSCOBEL, WIS.
Ruka Brothers Manufacturing Company's
Structure Is Destroyed-Fire
Causes $4,000 Loss.

Boscobel. Wis, Dee. S.-[Special. /
Fire completely destroyed the large man
ufacturing plant % Ruka Brothers Man
ufacturing company last night. causing Il
loss OF $4,000, with no insurance The
plant is situated in the central part of
the city and only the prompt action Of
the fire department prevented a general
confiagration. The plant will probably
be rebuilt Immediately.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
MAKE CHRISTMAS RAID.

Boomer, Wis. Dec 2S.-[SpeciaI. T.
Robbers entered the home of John Has
mer, wealthy German farmer residing
three miles east of here, on Christmas eve
and secured $3.50 in money. The family
were attending services here in the Cath
Ollie church. There is no clue to the
thieves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
BIG MOGUL ENGINE
JUMPS THE TRACK.
Chicago & North Western Locomotive
Plows Into Swith Engine-Engineer
Hurt, IS Cars Wrecked.

Baraboo. Wis, Dec. 26.-[Special. J.
One of the big Chicago & NorthW Vest
ern locomotives jumped the track today
and plowed into switch engine in the
yards, wrecking fifteen cars. Engineer
Ennis was somewhat injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
SAMUEL GOMPERS
TO MAKE ADDRESS
Labor Leader Will Appear Before Mad
ison Student Body in Lecture
Course-Others Listed.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 24.-The Orator
ical association has secured some of the
speakers who are to appear before the
student body in the lecture course under
the auspices of the league Those who
have been secured are Samuel Gompers
and 4. Hopkinson Smith. Those who
are on the list of probable speakers are
Gov. r. NJ. La Toilette, George L. Peck
and j. NJ. Dickinson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
WILLIAM HURD SET FREE,
Man Accused Falsely Of Wife Murder Is
Liberated at Jefferson-Sets Out
for Lake Mills.

Jefferson, Wis, Dec. 26. = William
Hurd of Lake Mills, who had been ac-
cused of the murder of his wife and son,
who were found alive near Fox Lake,
was released from custody on his request
Mills.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
MILLS TO RUN ALL WINTER.
Over 100000 Feet of Logs to Be Sawed
Near Marinette

Marinette, Wis, Dec. 26.-Over 5O,-
100000 feet of logs will be brought into
Marinette and Menominee by rail this
winter, over the St. Paul and Wiscon-
sin & Michigan railways. They will be
sawed by five mills, which will be in
operation after the first of the year
Formerly the mills were silent during
the winter, but i'll late years there have
been number Of them operated every
winter and it has made big difference
in business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
Bic Factory Starts Up.

Cumberland. Wis, Dec. 26-[Special.l
-Keyes & Coles large stave and head
ing factory has started up for the sea-
sons work.