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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
A. {. SCHW|TTAY
DIES At MADISON
MARlNETTE COUNTY ASSEMBLY
MAN SuCCuMBS SUDDENLY
TO PNEUMONIA.
HAD A SENSATIONAL CAREER
Held Various County Orfices and Was
Defendant in Many Civil and Criui-
nal Suits Chosen Assemblyman at
Election Last November.

Madison. Albert S. Schwittay, as
semblyman from the eastern district
of Marinette county died in st.
Marys hospital here of pneumonia
after an illness of but one day. He
was taken to the hospital suffering
from a nervoas break down and a
cold which developed into pneumonia.
Mr. Schwittay's career was one of
the stormiest and most sensational
that could be imagined At the time
of his death there were two charges
of criminal, three of civil and one of
subornation of perjury pending
against him. The last named suit
grew out of proceedings which al
legged that he was overcharging the
county for the services of matron
to accompany him when he took chill
dren to the state institutions.
Mr. Schwittay was born In Ger
many in 1873, being 40 years old at
the time of his death. When he was
10 years old he came to Wisconsin
with his parents and settled in Mar
inette. In 1906 he graduated from
the law school of the University of
Wisconsin and started a practice in
Marinette.
A year afterward he was barred
from the practice OF law for three
years for unprofessional conduct.
In 1908, before his three years had
expired, he was elected district at
torney on an anti-graft platform. He
immediately began agitation for
grand jury. Before the jury was
called, however, charges OF miscon-
duct had been filed against Schwit-
tay. When 1t met he was the first
person indicted The charge was
forgery. but he was indicated be-
fore a jury. The CT arge of miscon-
duct was dropped on account of error.
In 1903 proceedings we're again
brought to bar him from law prac-
t1ce. The case was tried before
Judge f. Ray Stevens OF Madison.
Schwittay was found guilty on eight
charges. including forgery, and was
barred from law practice for life.
Schwittay was elected sheriff of
Marinette county in 1910. Before
this he had started the Searchlight,
weekly newspaper which is still In
existence. In July charges OF mis-
conduct in his Office as sheriff we're
MED with Gov. McGovern Last DC
tober Schwittay was indicted on
graft charges by grand jury.
sehwittay was elected assemblyman
last November.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

Madison.-The Wisconsin Society
of Equity will ask for the abolition
of the bureau of immigration and
the establishment of bureau OF CO.
operation at this session of the legis-
lature. Their request was placed in
the hands of the members of the leg
islature in the form of an open letter
to Gev. McGovern, in which the sign
ers denounce as crime the mantle
nance of the immigration bureau at
public expense.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

Mother" he said, putting his arms
around her and kissing her on the
brow, Il am going to marry the sweet
est. the loveliest. the noblest girl in
the world"
Looking up into his eyes, the good
lady by a great effort managed to
keep back her tears as she answered
In broken tones:
"My-poor-boyl"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Storck Brewery Sold.

West Bend-The Cooperative
Brewing and Mailing company
which bought out the interest of the
Storck family, has been incorporated
at 100000. The plant at Schlei-
singerville will be opened next July
and the capacity greatly increased.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
All Breeds to Be Shown.

Madison.--It is expected that ev-
cry breed of cattle, horses, sheep and
swine having merit for Wisconsin
conditions will be represented in the
All-Breed Livestock Show, TO be held
here February SO. The responsible
ity of assembling the exhibits has
been given to committees of promi-
nent stockmen
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Cranberry Growers Hold sessl on

Grand Rapids.--The twenty-sixth
annual convention of the Wisconsin
State Cranberry Growers association
held here was attended by large
number of well known growers Off
GERS were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, A. Searls; vice president, o. o.
Potter; secretary, j. W Fitch, and
treasurer, ]. A. Gebhart.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Prom" to Be Elaborate.

Madison.--It is predicted that the
annual prom" at the University OF
Wisconsin on February S viii be one
of the most elaborate affairs ever
held at the university. Over $40
900 is the estimated cost of the
prom" to Wisconsin students each
year.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Just Hls Luck.

William. Freddie. informs me that
his teacher has decided to advance
him from the sixth to the seventh
grade. owing to his fine department
and his praiseworthy attention to his
studies"
'Pshaw! That's just my luck!"
why, what makes you say THAR"
Il had it all figured out that was
going to be about ten dollars ahead
at the end of this month Now it Will
be necessary to buy new set OF
schoolbooks'
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Her Motto.

81 think 1t is high time." said Mrs.
Oldcastle. ''for the people of this coun-
try to take firm stand against vivi-
section"
80 do t. replied her hostess. No
north. no south, is my motto"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Farmers Hand Sawed of.

Grand Rapids.-While working a
saving machine at his home in the
town of Saratoga, j. NJ. Almquist lost
a hand The hand came sin contact
with the revolving saw and was sev-
cred near the wrist.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
rhaw Aafts Ski Meet.

Stoughton.-The big interstate ski
tournament scheduled to take place
az Stoughton on Jan. Is has been
postponed until some future date on
account of lack of snow caused by
the shaw.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

why are you 30 disheartened, Mrs
Mullions? l should think you'd be
the happiest woman in the world.
Isn't your daughter engaged to q
baronF
Yes, but we've Just heard of a
lovely count that We could have got
for the same price"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
widou eets 81. ESQ DAMAGES.

La Crosse.-The sum of $3.50
was awarded Sophia Evenson for
damages for the death of her nus
band in a suit brought against the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy rail-
road.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Weather Good for Logging.

COuderay.-The moderate cold
weather is ideal for logging and work
is being pushed to the limit. About
100000 feet OF logs per day are
being cut In this vicinity.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

Madison.-A bill. said to be back
ed by loan sharks" of the state. is
being drafted and calls for the repeal
of all laws dealing with usury. The
removal Of any Limitation as to rate
of interest is thu object.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

He used to be Ladder man.
Babbhng and gay;
He wore his hair in bangs and had
A winning way
He used to be ladies mgn.'
But things are run on another plan
Today.
Now he is just woman's man,
Silent and meek:
His wife says men are FOOLS and he's
Afraid to squeak:
she's big and strong and runs AFFAIRS
And sits upon him IL he dares
To speak!
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Slayer Gets Life ssntencs.

Antigo.-"Bud" Stanley, a Ken
tuckian, was sentenced to life impris-
onment in the penitentiary for the
murder on July 4, last, of Frank
Crist. Stanley stabbed Crist in an
alteration over baseball game.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Woman Owns Eight Dogs.

Marinette.-Mrs. Fred Schellpfell
has the distinction of paying the larg-
est dog tax in the city. She is the
owner OF eight dogs and paid So int
the city treasury.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
presldentlaI Electors Gel Pax.

Madison.-Under the new law
presidential electors are paid 10
cents a mile each way for their trips
to Madison for the purpose of cast
ing their electoral votes. AS a result
of the recent meeting Elector Hobe
of Superior received $65.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Road House Keeper Robbsd.

Wausau.-Frank Priede, a saloon
.eeper conducting a road house one
mile from this city, was held up in
his place by tive masked men and
fsbbed OF $40.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
New RIchIand Center Bank.

Madison.--A. f. Kuolt, state bank
ing commissioner, has issued a char
ter to the Farmers and Merchants
State bank of Richland Center. The
capital stock Is $4,000
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
Wood County Pioneer Dead.

Grand Rapids. e. Ingra-
ham, prominent business man of this
city and one of the earliest settlers
of Wood county, is dead at his home
in Babcock.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
What Sac Mlnht Be.

What would woman be without her
hair?7
Well. she might occasionally man
age to be on time"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

Kenosha.-Mathias Orth, aged so,
well known among veterans of the
German army in Wisconsin, is dead.
He had long and honorable record
in the imperial army
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

Wrong Thing to Say at Right Time.
NO" she said. II am sure could
never learn to really care for you"
Well" he replied with an air of
resignation, 81 suppose 1t is useless
to try to teach an old dog new tricks"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

The man who thinks he is one of
The chosen few generally turns out
70 be one Of The disappointed many.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24
MERE OPINION.

The man whose greatest purpose Ia
to get even with his enemies keeps
making so many of them that his de-
sire for satisfaction can never be full
filed
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

A London medical magazine says
every English family has at least one
weak.minded member He must be the
one who wears the monocie.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

The most mistaken man in the
world is the one who thinks he is do
ing a profitable thing for himself by
loaiing when his employer is not
around to see.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

Many a man has gone to the wall
because he was unable to see the
partition between enterprise and CHI
canery.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

The man who forgets his umbrella
always suspects that 1t is sign OF
genius.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

The man who is always trying to
find out what people say of him is
seldom happy
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

It is pretty hard for any man to be
hero to his sweetheart's brother.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-01-24

what mas Deen written tnat the Demo.
Gratis f. congress as a body have re-
ceded from their position In regard
to Philippine independence. 1t is SIM
ply a case of fear on the part OF some
of the leaders that too much haste
may have been made in providing for
qualified independence, and that 1t
would be better to wait until the
American system of education has
done more for the Filipino before tax.
ing definite action looking to giving
him his political liberty.
President Taft said some time ago
that 1t would be 40 years before the
Filipinos would be ready for COM
plete independence. Some other stu
dents OF conditions in the islands say
that 20 years ought to suffice to put
the i-lands on a self-governing basis.
Government officials who have
served in the Philippines, and whose
duty il is to keep in touch with the
conditions there, have put down in
black and white some figures and
some supposed facts which possibly
may be responsible for the growing
fear of some of the Democrats that II
may not be wise just yet to give the
qualified form proposed for some years
to come. It is asserted that there are
only about II 900 Fflipinos who can be
put into the fairly well educated class.
There are 100000 people in the is
lands, and so 1t is said that the pro-
posed Filipino republic. II establish
ed. would have only comparatively
small field of competent men to draw
from for the purpose of keeping the
islands we'll governed
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-18

for all of us and keeps the place in a
turmoil"
Thaw's escape was explained by the
fact that he constantly declared he
would not accept freedom unless it
came by legal process. The hospital
authorities. as result, had given him
liberties which many other prisoners
did not enjoy. In fact. he has been re-
garded as a +trusty" for some time.
The asylum housed Thaw not as a
murderer. but as an insane person.
The Jury which sent him here ac-
Quilted him of the murder of White
on the same ground as caused his in
generation in the Hospital for the
Criminal Insane-that of insanity.
Hence he could not be brought back
to New York on the murder charge.
He could not therefore be arrested
in any other state for extradition. the
hospital authorities said tonight, as he
is charged with no crime.
In this view, the hospital authorities
We're supported by DR.. Austin Flint
the expert of New York, who testified
In all the criminal proceedings against
Thaw, DR.. Charles Kennedy of New
York, who has appeared several times
as Thaw's counsel in the various in
sanity hearings, and by other lawyers.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-18
HAWAII TO SEND BIG
CROWD FOR PORT0LA
Islands Will Have No Float,
but Plan Delegation,
Says Dougherty

James Dougherty. who has returned
to San Francisco from a tour Of the
United States on behalf of the Mid
Pacific carnival. has been appointed
resident Portola commissioner for Ha-
waiian territory to direct the partici-
patton Of the islands in the Portola
festival next October He will CO.
operate with william T. Rawlins of
Honolulu, who was recently appointed
resident athletic commissioner.
Dougherty said yesterday at the Ho-
tel Stewart that Honolulu will not
only enter float typical of the isla nd
attractions. but will send up a big
delegation for the fiesta
The Portola committee announced
that two more countries, Venezuela and
Colombia have Endorsed the festival
through the action of their consuls in
San Francisco Joseph L. Eastland.
consul for Venezuela, and Francisco
valencia, consul for Colombia have
accepted places on the special COM
mlttee composed of consuls.
John Steven McGroarty. historian and
author of the Mission play, will be the
guest of honor at a luncheon given to-
morrow at the ST. Francis by the Por-
tola festival committee. He will speak
on phases of the career of Don Gaspar
de Portola, discoverer of the bay of
San Francisco who is one Of the char
acters In the Mission play given in San
Gabriel the last two years
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-18
THREE GOVERNORS ALL
LATE TO CONFERENCE
Executives Expected mt Reddin@, and
Good Roads Boosters Meeting Marks
Time Waiting for Them

REDDING, Aug. 17.-Governor Lister
Of Washington. Governor West of Ore
gon, and Governor Johnson of Cali
fornia who are on their way to Eureka
to attend a good roads meeting the OBJ
ject Of which is to unite the three coast
states In an effort to establish tristate
highways, did not arrive here today as
planned: Governor Lister and Governor
Johnson will arrive here tomorrow
Governor West is entering California
by way of Grants pass and Crescent
City
Following an informal luncheon the
party Of governors will leave here in
automobiles for Weaverville, where a
banquet will be held tomorrow night.
The meeting will be held at Eureka
Wednesday and Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-18
JhTIFE is TERRIFIED
" BY THAW'S ESCAPE

NEW YORK, Aug. 17-Uniformed
police stood guard tonight at every en-
trance to the hotel where Evelyn Nes-
of her husband, she showed her terror
TO a marked degree on learning that
he was at large. Her mother, Mrs.
Charles j. Holman. was frightened
even more than she and urged Mrs.
Thaw to go into seclusion until Thaw
is found. !
Harry has threatened to kill me-
Mrs. Thaw said, "and / believe my pres
ence In New York prompted him to es-
cape Four years ago he told me. ]
suppose I'll have to kill you next
Many men will have cause for fear now
that he Is free. He considers Doctor
Austin Flint his worst enemy and
undoubtedly will try to make trouble
for him.
The state of New York has a great
deal to answer for IN this case. What
Harry Thaw has been allowed to do in
Matteawan is an outrage to think Of
bribery connived at and keepers bullied
by all the power of his money And
now he is allowed to escape ] sup
pose $4,000 or $4,000 looks pretty
good to some people.
"One thing is certain, Harry won't
stay in hiding long. He'll be heard
from soon. A few drinks make him a
raving madman, and when that hap
pens he'll head straight for New York.
He's crazy to get here and he won't
be able to stay away. I have made up
my mind, however. not to worry II
anything is going to happen, / can't
stop 1T. 1 am awfully glad my baby
is in London. though, and l think he'll
be safe there
Its pretty hard to tell what Harry
will do now that he's free. Harry is
crafty. I think he has it In mind to
start some legal action He certainly
took into consideration conditions In
Albany and timed his escape for the
between the governor and the lesisla :
ture made the time just ri ght for such
an attempt.
There's another man besides Doctor
Flint who has cause to fear Harry. A
lawyer named Delafield told Harry :
mother that Harry was crazy long be-
fore he shot White Harry never for
do something to him. He's terribly re-
vengeful. He had that way of his
before he killed White. In fact,
Harry's trouble with Stanford White
started over another girl long before he
met me-
Mrs. Thaw refused 10 name the otner
woman. Private detectives were
placed in the hotel to reinforce the
uniformed police outside, but police
officials refused TO detail central office
detectives TO guard her.
New York's 10000 policemen have
orders to arrest Thaw on sight.
general alarm for his apprehension
was sent out by police headquarters to
every precinct. The police acted on
request of the Matteawan asylum au-
thorities.
Within half an hour after the general
alarm had been sent out uniformed
men and detectives were on duty at
ferry houses, railroad stations and
transportation thoroughfares entering
the city The police of Hoboken and
Jersey city also were notified and re-
quested to aid by watching the railroad
terminals and ferries.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-18
ESCAPE IS ANOTHER
Il SENSATION IN CASE

NEW YORK. Aug. 17.-The spectacu-
lar escape of Harry X. Thaw from the
state hospital for the criminal insane in
Matteawan adds another act to the
sensational tragedy that had its begin
ming in New York on the night of June
25, 1906. On that occasion. In company
with his young wife, Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw and two friends, Thaw went to
the Madison Square Roof garden to wit
ness the opening performance of a
musical comedy.
Near the close of the performance
Thaw left his seat and began to pace
back and forth In the aisle behind the
architect of international fame, and his
SON The elder White was So years old
and in his disting guished career had
stamped on many of New York's finest
buildings the mark of his artistic
genius Madison Square garden itself
was one of the architects triumphs. and
he had a studio in its tower
In this setting Thaw drew a revolver
and fred three bullets into Stanford
Whites body. The architect died al
most instantly. 1t is believed he did
not see his slayer.
In the ensuing confusion no one
made an effort to intercept Thaw. who
for a moment stood over his victim S
PROSTATE body Then he walked to
the elevator of the roof garden where
he met a house detective and handed
over the revolver without resistance.
PITsrsBURG sPENDTHRIFT
Thaw was then arrested, and while
the officers hand was on his shoulder
Mrs. Thaw rushed up to her husband
and placed her arms around his neck
Thaw assured his wife that 1t would
be all right" and not to worry
To this Mrs. Thaw rejoined:
Il didn't think you would do it that
way" and she added, Never mind,
Harry, I'll stick to you through thick
and thin
Thaw at the time of the tragedy was
27 years cid and was known as the
young spendthrift millionaire from
Pittsburg.
William Thaw, the father, was a poor
mechanic In Pittsburg. and then made
small ventures in coal lands with In
creasing. good fortune. He was said
at one time TO be the heaviest individ-
ual owner OF :. the Pennsylvania rail-
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-18

road. When he died his estate was said
to be worth $4,000. 900
BY the will Harry K. Thaw was al
lowed $4,000 year. but his mother in
creased this to $4,000 annually.
Evelyn Nesbit married Thaw in Pitts
burg April 4, 1905 She was noted
among artists for her beauty and had
had been In turn model and actress.
With Thaw in the Tombs, a legal
fight to free him began with the weight
OF his familys millions behind a for
midable array of counsel His first
trial resulted in a disagreement. At
the second trial the jury acquitted him
on the charge of murder on the ground
that he was insane when he shot White.
and Justice Bowling committed Thaw
to Matteawan as an insane criminal.
SPENT 100000 FOR FREEDOM
He entered the asylum FebruaryeS 5,
1908. Since then the Thaw family has
spent a sum estimated at 100000 In ef-
forts to have Thaw declared sane and
set at liberty
In May, 1903, Supreme Court Justice
Morschauser decided against an at
tempt to release Thaw on habeas corpus
proceedings. In June, 1903, similar
writ met the same adverse result, this
time before Justice Mills. The case
which sustained the decision of the
lower court.
A third effort in July, 1912. resulted
in Justice Keogh agreeing with the
other supreme court justices that Thaw
was still insane.
There was a scandal recently over
attempts to engineer Thaw's release
through the> attempted bribery of
Doctor John w. Russell, former super
intendent of the Matteawan hospital.
An inquiry resulted in the indictment
OF John NJ Anhut, young New York
attorney employed by Thaw. On May
II Anhut was found guilty Of offering
Doctor Russell a $4,000 bribe and SEN
fenced to from two to four years in
Sing Sing.
The present Matteawan superintend-
ent. Dr. Raymond c. Keib, was ap-
pointed after Doctor Russell resigned.
Jerome Hears News
LAKEvILLE, Conn. Aug 17.-The
news of the escape of Harry Thaw
from Matteawan broke in upon the
ouietude of the weekend visit Of
William Travers Jerome, former
his summer home here. Mr. Jerome
conducted the states, cases against
Thaw, and since retirement from
office had been retained on diff
ferent occasions to oppose Thaw's ef-
forts to obtain release from the insti-
tuition. Regarding the escape Mr..
Jerome said
Il have no statement to make or
comment to offer. ] know nothing of
the facts, s have at the present time
no connection with the Thaw case
There is no reason why I should say
anything and / am in possession of no
facts.
Mr. Jerome was asked as to Thaw's
legal status now that he Is out OF New
York state The former district at
torney said he was unable to answer
this, as Thaws status would be gov
erned by circumstances.
Thaw's Brother Surprised
BAR HARBOR. Me, Aug. 17.-Ben-
jan1in Thaw and his family of Pitts
burg are stopping at hotel here Mr.
Thaw learned of the escape of his
brother. Harry. from Matteawan asylum
from q newspaper man today, but re-
fused to discuss the matter.
This is the first that / have heard
OF IT,, he said. Il know nothing about
1t. have not seen Harry recently and
have been here for some time | do
not wish to be quizzed about the AFFAIR.
! have no Information other than what