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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-12-23
Mr.. Worth Says it Rained

The next witness for the state was
Raymond Worth. He said he had
never had trouble with the Terrys pre-
vious to November 20. He had been in
the house all the evening. Mrs. Gas
kell came about 7:30 and Mr.. Stetter
left from the drug store about 8:0O.The
fray took place only a few minutes
after Mesdames Gaskell and Worth
left the Edwards house. He first heard
yelling. Jumping from the piano he
ran through the side door; looking to-
ward the street, he saw Mr.. Stetter
knock down the fat man. He grabbed
Mr.. Stetter by the arm and led him in
to the house. He had notedsMrs. Gas
kell using her hands as though.strik-
ing Miss Terry. All came into the
house and talked over the fray. He
said it looked like rain at the time and
did rain later in the evening.
Attorney Davies cross examined Mr..
Worth. He said that Mrs. Gaskell
and Mrs. Worth were in the sitting
room talking, after Mrs. Gaskell came
from the sick mans room. He did
not know when Mr.. Stetter was; be
might have been in the sitting room,
when Mrs. Gaskell came. He said il
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-12-23

of the conflict. The sheriff, deputy
sheriff, one counsel from each side, ,and
the judge accompanied them.
Scheirman Does Not Know Much
About Screams. "
R..W. Scheirman was called to the
stand by the defense, after the return
of the jury from viewing the scene of
the conflict. His story was as follows:
He was in bed in an upper room of the
Edwards house on the night of Novenn-
Der Goth, as he was somewhat i'll with
tonsilitis. He heard scream ,and ran
onto the upper porch. He arrived
just in time to see Mr.. Stetter knock
down Mr.. Terry or the fat man, as he
called him. Mr.. Gaskell or man of
his build, was standing alone to the
east of Stetter and the fat man. Mr..
Scheirman did not know Mr.. Gaskell
or Mr.. Terry by sight. Mr.. Worth
came out of the drive way and taking
Mr.. Stetter by the arm led him into
house.
Attorney Davies cross questioned
him. Mr.. Scheirman said that he was
not sure whether or not Mr.. Terry had
been knocked down previous to the
time he came out, although he reach
ed the porch only few seconds after
the scream. He did not see Mr.. or
Mrs. GaskelI in the Edwards house
after the fray but knew that they
came towards it. He though Mr..
Stetter was standing about twenty-five
feet west of the center of the Edwards
house. He did not know the voice
that screamed, nor did he know it it
was a scream for help, Tor says Mr..
Scheirman, "T do not know much
about screams" Attorney Davies ask
ed, "Is it your habit to go out on the
porch, in your night gown when sick
with tonsilitis, to investigate scream,
or unusual noise, if not a scream for
help?"
Attorney Thomas objection to this
question was sustained. He testified
that he heard the side door open and
close after Mr.. Stetter had struck Mr..
Terry. Mr.. Worth then came out of
the driveway and lead Mr. Stetter into
the house. Mr.. Stetter, however, did
L I.s. G%0r
Mr.. Terry had risen.
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i'll at the time, might have seen the
affair, from the upper windows. She
replied to question by Attorney
Thomas, that she did not know wheth-
er or not the moon was shining on the
evening in question.
Attorney Thomas moved that all
eye witnesses of sthe affair should be
called to the stand by the state. The
court found that under the laws Of
Wisconsin, all eye witnesses need not
be called by the state, therefore Mr.
Worth and Mr.. Stetter need not be
called to the state.
rIrs. Case TestiTieS.
The next witness called by state was
Mrs. Theron M. Case. She said that
she first knew of the fight when the
family heard cries for help about 500
in the evening. Theron M. Case fol-
lowed by his wife and Mr.. and Mrs.
Newell Case, hurried to the spot. They
found Mr.. and Mrs. Terry close to-
gether and Bernadetta apparently hid
ing behind them in slightly crouch
ing position. Mr.. Terry replied in
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-12-23
Description of the Fight.

Attorney Davies cross examined
Mrs. Worth, for the state. Her story
now was as follows: Mrs. Gaskell, Mr..
Worth, Mr.. Stetter and herself were
at the Edwards house until Mr.Stetter
went for some medicine. He returned
about nine O'Clock. A little later Mrs.
Gaskell and Mrs. Worth went out to
the street with arms locked. Nearly in
front the Edwards house they met the
Terry's. Mr.. Terry insulted and
struck Mrs. Gaskell, then walked on
with no further demonstrations. M1.
Stetter came running out of the drive
way. He struck at Mr.. Terry, who
turned and fought back, although Mrs.
Worth said that she thought neither
hit the other. Bernadette rushed at
Mrs. Gaskell grabbing her by the
throat. Mrs. Gaskell picked some
thing up from the sidewalk and began
beating the girl. Mr.. Gaskell arrived,
threw his packages on the lawn and
also rushed on Mr.. Terry. The ques-
tion was asked, "Was he defending
his wife, who was beating gBernadette?"
Mrs. Worth answered that Mrs. Gas
kell had stopped striking her, she said
that Bernadette now tried to push Mr..
Gaskell who was striking at Mr..
Terry, "altho," says Mrs. Worth,
''they were too far apart to hit each
other.n Mr.. Terry turned his head
toward Mrs. Worth and insulted her.
Hewas promptly knocked down by
Mr.. Stetter. This was the only effec-
tive blow which Mrs. Worth noted.
Attorney Thomas, in his cross ex-
animation for the defence brought out
the following: that Mr.. Terry advanc-
ed and struck the first blow when Mr..
Gaskell arrived. After being knock
ed down by Mr.. Stetter he immediate
ly arose. She did not see three men
standing in the driveway. She haG
had never talked with the Gaskell's
about their trouble with the Terry's
She saw no blacksnake whip or any
weapon in the hands of Mr.. Gaskell.
MRS. Worth Recalled to Stand.
Mrs. Worth was recalled to the stan(
bv the state. She testified whel
questioned that afrer going into th
house, after the fray, she did not again
90 cut that evening. She said tina
r. w. Schiermanwho was boarding a
the Edwards house, and somewha
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-12-23

Last week we printed the first por-
tion of the case of the State of Wiscon-
sin VS.. FIN. .Gaskell. It will be recalled
Il. M. Terry was assaulted on his
way home on the evening of Nov. 20,
and the arrest of Mr.. Gaskell, r. w.
Worth and Earl Stetter followed. Last
week the opening statements of the at
torneys and the testimony of portion
of the witnesses were given. The con-
tinuation of the trial follows:
DR.. Kelley Testifies
DR.. d. M. Kelley was called to the
stand by the state. He said that he
was summoned to the Terry home at
about ten o'clock. He stated Mr..
TerrY's injuries as follows: red mark
from the center of the neck to the mid
die of the left ear, and about as wide
as three fingers; scratch at the base
of the left ear; cut in corner of upper
lip; a broken nose; left eye swollen and
bloodshot; left side of face swollen as
we'll as his nose and the other eye. He
said that the red mark could not have
been from blow with the fist, but
could have been made with a hard in
Strument about two inches wide.
The cross examination by Attorney
Thomas brought out the fact that on
the second day both eyes were blood
shot.
Cross Examination of rIrs. Worth
Mrs. Mae Worth was next called to
the stand. The direct examination
was conducted by Judge Stevens. At
about nine o'clock of November Goth,
according to Mrs. Worths testimony
Mrs. Gaskell and Mrs. Worth, met
Mr.. and Mrs. Terry and daughter. AS
the ladies passed, Mr.. Terry drew back
his arm ana struck Mrs. Gaskell on
the shoulder. Mrs. Gaskell cried,
"How dare you strike me-" Mr..
Stetter ran up and he and Mr.. Terry
commenced fighting. Bernadette rush.
ed at Mrs. Gaskell, who lodged cry
ing, "If you don't stay back, | will
give you whipping" AS Bernadette,
again attacked her, she picked up
something and struck her several
times. Mr.. Gaskell now arrived and
asked what was the matter. Learning
that his wife had been insulted he to
commenced to fight Mr.. Terry. Mr..
Terry turned, insulting Mrs. Worth, and
was promptly knocked down by Mr..
Stetter. Mr.. Worth now came from
the house and led away Mr.. Stetter
and Mrs. Worth. They were followed
by the Gaskell's.
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~
of Indians in their pow-wows." She
was sure Mr.. Suetter was not out doors
until after Mrs. Worth and Mrs. Gas
kell started for home.
Packages Flew and People Knocked
F. n. GasKell was next called and
his story was as follows:
He had known the Terrys for eight
cen or nineteen years, and had never
had any trouble with them. He knew
of several specific instances, as stated
by Attorney Thomas, when Mr.. Terry
had insulted Mrs. Gaskell, in presence
of Mrs. Peck. He had employed
counsel, and had gone to the priest in
an attempt to stop the nuisance. Mrs.
GaskelPs health was poor on Novem-
Der Goth, she had undergone an opera
tion for an abscess only year before.
Her weight was about one hundred
and forty-five pounds. On the evening
of November goth, he had done some
shopping on the south side, then had
gone to his tinshop where he stayed
for about an hour. When crossing the
culvert on Lynn avenue he noticed
some people ahead of him. When the
persons reached the Edward house, a
commotion apparently took place.
He heard his wife's voice and running
up, asked her what the matter was.
She replied that Ed. Terry had struck
her and called her names. Stepping
before Mr.. Terry, he said, "you misera-
BILE cur, how dare you strike my wife?"
Bernadette sprang toward him and
pushed him off the sidewalk, then
hurled a package at him. Mrs. Terry
also threw something at him, but it
missed it's mark. Mr.. Terry struck
at him and he struck back, but, says
Mr.. Gaskell, 81 guess we were too far
apart to hit each other" Mr.. Terry |
turned and insulted Mrs. Worth, and |
was promptly knocked down by Mr..
Stetter. Mr.. Gaskell turned and saw
Bernadette and his wife striking at
each other, although Mrs. Gaskell had |
no weapon of any kind. Mr.. Worth |
came and pulled Mr.. Stetter into the |
house. He was not standing in the |
driveway with Mr.. Worth or Mr..
Stetter on the evening in question.
His only interest in the fray was to !
protect himself and wife.
In the cross examination by Attorney
Davies he said that he had been inform
ed of the insults by his wife and by
Mrs. Peck. He did not remember the
dates of the insults, and Was forced to
that they did not make
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was Mr.. Stetter's custom to bring in
the wood at night. He could distin-
guish no words in the scream, which
he heard, "It was only ladY's yell, ;"
said Mr.. Worth. He did not see whip
in Mrs. Gaskell's hand, nor did he
hear any blows descend. AS Mr.. Worth
appeared on the scene, Mr.. Stetter was
to his right, Mr.. Gaskell to his left
and Mrs. Gaskell between them. Miss
Terry was 10 the right of Mr.. Terry.
At no time during the evening had he
been standing i'll The roadway with
Mr.. Gaskell.
YelIs ResembIed Indians in Their
POW-WOws.
The next witness for the defense was
Mrs. Mae g. Edwards. She said that
she returned home about 500 o'clock.
She went up to see Mr.. Scheirman
and in few minutes returned to the
sitting room. Mr.. and Mrs. Worth,
Mrs. Gaskell and Mrs. Edwards
six year old daughter were in the
room. Mr.. Stetter ~eturned shortly
after and went up to Scheirman with
the medicine. Hearing screams, she
rushed out of the back door and Mr..
Worth out of the front door. When
she returned the conflict was over
Attorney Davies in his cross eA-
aminination, asked her, "Could you
distinguish words in the scream?'
"No,n said Mrs. Edwards, "the only
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-12-23
LINN AVENUE.
Diagram of the Scene of the Assault.

The scrmmage supposed have taken piece front of little
to the east of the Edwards indicated by x
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
HUNDREDS CHEER
AS CONTESTANTS
LEAVE THE MARK
Promptly at Seven the Little Ford Dashes Off and
the Munsey Reliability Contest Is On-Nothng
Happens to Mar First Lap.
Twenty-Five Contestants Escorted by Police Guard o.
Honor. Swing Out on First Days Journey-Run
to Baltimore Without Accident
By THOMAS S. RICE.

Cheered by enthusiastic crowd of well wshers, and
promptly time the contestants the Frank A 1unsey
reliability from Washington to Boston and return
started this morning their long journey for the touring
hOnors of the East
Just a few minutes before O'Clock the first car,
Maxwell, No g. pulled into Baltimore and a cheer up
from the hundreds awaiting them in front Of the Balt
News building There the first checking took place.
and the other in every minute So the Sell
don and Matheson.
The Seldom reported to have had tire trouble,
while the Matheson delayed the getaway by
cdent at the garage
Just Washington's town clock-if Washington had
such insttution-woud have toled a. m. the little
Ford No T. started from in front of the Munsey building
the word of Chief Observer r. p Covert and Harry E.
Walls Then the other in order of their price,
the cheaper ahead of the costly products until
"a the Renaut got the parting admonon from the
chief observer and the in full blast
Twenty five competitors, representing twenty makes,
in line giving the the widest representation of
any similar enterprise held in this section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
OF CITY
WILL BE $4,000, 600
From This Sum Commissioners Mus, Deduct Amo,,r,
to Be Paid Treasury and Current Expenses
Holding Daily Sessions

The estimated amount OF the revenues
for the District Of Columbia for the
fiscal year 1911 is $500. 600. according TO
"A report Of q committee consisting OF
Alonzo Tweedale. auditor; W. p. Rich
ards, assessor Of taxes. and Charles c.
Rogers. collector of taxes. submitted to
the Commissioners in board session to-
day
In view OF the fact that Congress has
specifically provided that in no fiscal
year shall the estimates exceed twice
the amount Of the revenues Of the Dis
trict. the Commissioners are giving un-
usual care and consideration 20 the
preparation Of their yearly budget.
While the SeNenues this year amount -
So. 900. 0O0, from this sum Approximately v
Sj50,00o must be deducted OF the latter
amount $3.50. .000 is payable 20 the United
States Treasury on account Of advances
and interest. and the remainder IS on
account OF refund taxes and similar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
MINNESOTA NOURNS
ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Governor Johnson, Aftel
Brave Fight, Loses Srug-
gle With Death.

ROCHESTER, MINI, Sept. H.-GOv.
John Albert Johnson, of Minnesota, last
year a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for President OF the United
States. died at st. Marys Hospital here
az 3:25 o'clock this morning. following
an operation for intestinal trouble.
Five days OF intense suffering and
heroic treatment by his physicians TO
break up peritonitis complications had
taxed his heart so terribly that 1t could
not stand the strain.
Mrs. Johnson was at her husband s
bedside for hours before the end. and
she collapsed completely when he died
She was carried from the room.
End Comes Gracefully.
The end came peacefully. and the ex-
ecutive was in full possession Of his
faculties practically up to the minute OF
death.
The splendid courage Of the governor
and his marvellous fight for life in the
face OF terrible odds prove" an inspi-a.
tion TO those who were ne@T him at the
end
Shortly after midnight Governor John
son began 10 nave snort lapSeS OF un-
consciousness. At first they were very
brief. At other times his mind was
fairly clear.
In the room we're Mrs. Johnson. Miss
Margaret Sullivan. Mrs. Johnson's bos-
ON friend. Miss Jamme, head nurse OF
ST. Marys Hospital; Miss PowderIy, q
nurse. and DR. c.. F. McNevin. DR.. W
J. Mayo had been in and out Of the
sick-room and the hospitaI all night, but
was not present at the time OF Governor
JOhnsOn's death.
Bids All Farewell
Just as Governor Johnson was laps
ing into the final period Of unconscious
ness at go a. M, he shook hands with
those present at the bedside and bade
each goOd-by. At no time did ne ask
whether he was going TO live or die.
He seemed to realize the end was near.
Frank A. Day. the governors secre-
tary, who has been almost a constant
companion and counsellor for many
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
THIRTY ARE KILLED
IN KIEFF MASSACRE
Thousands of Hebrews In
jured and Damage to Prop
erty Great.

BERLIN. Sept. n.-Anotfer massacre
OF the Hebrews by the Russians has
taken place at Kien. according to In
formation received today by prominent
Hebrews fthis city.
The latest outrage began on last
Thursday. the Hebrew New Year day.
and lasted for three days. during which
time eighteen Hebrews were killed out
right. twelve so severely injured that
they subsequently died. and 10 seriously
Injured.
There weer a thousand lesser casual
ties. besides the destruction OF several
hundred thousand dollars worth Of He
brew Drope -ty-
Hebrews Are Defenseless.
The Hebrews had but scant means OF
defending themselves and succeeded in
killing but three of their Russian as
sailants and injuring a score.
The ractionary party is responsible
for the latest anti-Hebrew outbreak II
became enraged at the Hebrews for
their support Of the reform movement
New Year with another attack on the
Hebrews, several OF which have dark
cned Kieffs history IA the last few
years.
the reacuonRry party, and they led in
the attack on the Hebrews.
Women Stripped of Clothing.
At the height of the mob's frenzy 10
Hebrew women and girls We're seized
by the drunken rioters, stripped of their
clothes. chained together IN a long line
and paraded naked through the streets
while the crowds Of Russians jeered
reviled, and spit upon them
Two Hebrew boys that sought 20 de-
fend the women against this outrage,
were seized by the mob leaders and
thrown into a nearby bonfire that had
bee nbuilt of the plunder of sacked
houses, and roasted alive, while the mot
danced about the flames.
A handful of Hebrews. most OF them
mere boys, tried to defend themselves
against the infuriated mob. They stood
against a wall and fired into the mob
killing three. One quick rush by the
mob. however, and the little band was
Over-poweTcd and literally hacked tC
pieces Everybody was dismembered
and beheaded and pieces of the bodies
kicked about the streets.
Several women fled 10 the roofs OF
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
Cook Finds Open Arms in
His Own Beloved
Brooklyn.
Says Peary's Criticisms Due
10 Misinformation-Has
Data and Proofs.
By THEODORE H. TILLER.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2i.-While
hundred river craft Shrieked their
siren welcomes, while bands played
The Star-Spangled Banner" and
Home, Sweet Home" while fran
tic thousands cheered and waved
the American flag, and, best of all
to him, while a radiant wife and
two little children pressed his hand,
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, hailed as
the discOverer Of the North Pole,
came into his own in New York
harbor today.
FEW HAVE SUCH WELCOME.
1t was a welcome such as few
returning Americans ever have re-
ceived. It was an appreciation
that listed in the things worth
while the weary months of wait
ing in a desolate North, one that
would inspire any hero to greater
deeds of heroism and one that
would make the brave braver still.
1t was American That is what
caused the mist 10 appear in the
eyes of DR.. Cook. That, too, is
what made him say when the din
had ceased a little.
TO a returning explorer there
is nothing sweeter than the ap-
probation of his own people"
And Mrs. Cook and the two little
girls held tenderly TO the speakers
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
DISCUSS SUCCESSOR
TO LATE DR.. BUTLER
Council of Luther Memorial Church Meets Tonight.
The Rev. Lloyd c. Douglas May Be Picked
From Other Candidates Mentioned.

When the, council of Luther Memorial
Church meets this evening to consider
the selecticn Of a successor 10 the pull
pit Of tha ate Rev. j. G. Butler, num-
beY OF ministers will be considered
From th,se a choice will probably be
made and submitted to the congregation
al its next meeting on Monday evening,
when It is planned to make a formal
selection.
Opinion among the members or the
Lutheran Church today Is that the Rev.
Lloyd C. Douglas. now pastor of the
First Lutheran Church, OF Lancaster,
Ohio. will be elected. II Is understood
that the council is practically unani-
nous in favor af him, though members
OF that body decline 90 discuss the
matter before IL is brought before the
congregation.
The Lancaster clergyman preached At
Luther Place this summer at the re-
quest Of a number Of members Of the
church and made warm friends aarinS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
BROKEN WIRES HOLD
UP NEWS OF STORM
Details of Disaster in South
Delayed by Interrupted
Communication.

VICKSBURG, Miss. Sept. A.--EarIy
TO-DAY wire communication with New
Orlcans was stil cot OF following the
storm which swept The gulf coast from
Florida TO Texas. and the total damage
done is not known now.
Five persons are known TO be dead
In New Orleans, at least TWENTY-FIVE
fishermen perished in the Gulf near
there. and IL is reported thnt many 9TH
ers along the coast were tilled.
Houses have been wrecked by the
wind, the water from the Gulf has Seen
driven inland by the force Of the storm,
which has left a wake OF ruin for r1iles
inland. Just before the last wires went
down today, II was reported the storm
had spent itself. and that the wind was
dying down.
Cities known tc have suffered greatly
from the storm are:
New Orleans.
Mobile.
Biloxi, Miss.
Pensacola. Fla
other towns and smaller cities in the
path Of the storm are reported partially
wrecked
The storm swept by biloxi, Miss,
with terrific velocity at o'clock last
night, when the telegraph wires went
down and no word has come from the
city since. At the time communica-
ton was ut Off, it was estimated that
the property loss was $4,000, and one
schooner and several fishing boats were
reported lost. Waves broke over the
city. and IL IS feared that a number
Of people were killed
Considerable damage was done in
New Orleans. according to reports re-
ceived before the wires stopped work
ing. Along the water front. houses
had been wrecked and wharves and
shipping were damaged. A ferry
steamer, the Assumption. was sunk.
but no loss Of life is reported
The storm was moving inland when
the last news was received. and It is
believed that it swept a large part OF
Louisiana. and that the greatest dam
age 10 the telegraph wires occurred
there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-21
GREAT EXPLORERS
LAUDED BY PEOPLE
UNDER TWO FLAGS
Peary Is Hailed in Canada
by Subjects of the
Union Jack.
Meets Wife and Two
Children Far Down
the Harbor.

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Sept.
21.-Standing on the deck of his
vessel, the Roosevelt, with his wife
and two children by his side, ac-
companied by nearly a hundred
craft of all kinds, Commander
Robert t. Peary returned from the
frozen North today.
All Sydney took a holiday to
welcome the American explorer
who planted the flag of his country
in the ice at the extreme northerly
portion of the earth'S surface. while
a warm sun, beaming from an al
most cloudless sky, lent comfort to
the crowds who thronged every
available space along the harbor.
PEARY MEETS WIFE.
The meeting between the COM
mander and his wife took place
ten miles north Of Low Point, she
having made the trip in the yacht
Sheelah, which had been placed
at her disposal The commander
was at the rail to welcome the
members of his family and as they
were helped aboard they kissed
him affectionately.
The Roosevelt and the Sheelah
then continued on their course 10
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