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St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
ON TRIAL FOR HER LIFE.
Progress of the Brown Poisoning
Case at Mason City.

Case at Mason City.
Special to the Globe.
MASON CITY, To-, Jan. 26.-The jury
in the now famous Brown case was Sc
lected and sworn in this morning. The
Judge warned the jury against reading
comments of the trial in the newspapers,
remarking that reading these comments
was like conversing with the editors.
The proceedings were begun by
County Attorney Clark reading the
Indictment charging Mrs. Brown with
murder. He outlined his case, and stated
that the testimony of the case would be
mostly circumstantial, but that it would
be conclusive. Mr.. Claggltt followed,
and impressively related the story OF
the life OF defendant, many being yls-
ably affected when he referred to the
aged father of Mrs. Brown, who sat di-
rectly behind her, a truly pitiable pic
ture. On his speaking OF the death
of Jessie, the defendant for the first
time displayed emotion. The court
room has been thronged all day, many
ladies being present. Henry Brown, the
thirteen-year-old son of defendant, was
the first to testify. His story was to
the effect that he had been with his
brother all day and that neither were
near the poison. His grandfather
was in his room and they did
not see him in the kitchen
where the poison was. He also
stated that he did not see his father go
into the house after they had returned
from Putsy until they all went in to get
supper. Rats were in the house, but
they could not get into the cupboard.
Mrs. Hattie Brown, sister-in-law of de-
fendant, said that the accused had told
her that she was living two-sided life,
was not happy with Hiram, did not love
him, and that Jim Anderson would
make good husband for some woman.
Court adjourned until Monday.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27

sailors received liberty to go ashore. While
amusing themselves in various ways half
caste named George Scanlan, with others
VINO pretended to have American protection,
provoked the sailors to such an extent that
q street row occurred. Several Samoans
joined Issue with the half-easte, throwing
stones at the men-of- wars men. Shots were
fired. one Of the sailors beilfg wounded in
the hand. The half-easte and Samoans also
received rough handling. Early next
morning the Olga left pia for Salaufat.
The consul goes on to tell of reports
of further damage done by the rebels,
and says the captains of German YES
sells, after consultation with the consul,
finally decided that the German cruiser
Adler, with the consul on board, should
proceed to Mataafa's headquarters at
Lauiili, and request the chief to induce
his people to throw down their arms.
The consul says further that the rebels
would not have dared to attack European
troops had they not been drilled and led
by an American named Klein. Contin-
uing, the consul says:
AS there is large plantation called
Vailele situated about two miles on the Apia
side of Laullli. it was deemed advisable to
place some of the sailors belonging to the
Olga there for the purpose of preventing
possibly disorderly retreat of the rebels to
Apia through the aaid plantation. To carry
OUT ILLS dDOut LOU SdliUlo NGlC pub AL UOtsto
to run down the coast to the plantation. The
sailors rowed quietly on. and as they kept
close in shore, the natives followed them
along the beach, calling out to the
sailors. who took no notice. About half
mile further on the natives held hurried
council of war under the control of Klein.
The natives drew the attetio of Klein to
the risk run if they fired OH the man-of wars
men. The persuasive powers of the journalist
were too strong for the Ssmoans. and he in
duced the people of the island to man their
tig war canoes and and fire upon the German
sailors at sea. In the meantime the sailors
were followed by large body of natives.
Klein then took charge and ordered them to
fire on the boats. AS the man-of-war's men
approached Fagalil, about a mile from
their destination, it was deemed prudent to
land half their men, the other half
proceeding on their journey by water outside
the reefs. AS the boats neared the shore,
Klein gave orders to fire. The Samoans were
still afraid to follow his Instructions Klein
therefore SCI them the example by firing him
self. This was the signal for general at
tack, and the natives followed suit.
: The consul gives his version of the
engagement which followed, in which
fifteen Germans were killed and thirty
eight wounded.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
GUARDED BY SAILORS.
Malietoa, the DepOsed King, Is on
the Marshall Islands.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26.-The Amer
lean schooner FL. l.. Herman has ar
rived here from the Marshall islands,
the place of Punishment of Malietoa,
the deposed king of Samoa. Malietoa
arrived at Jaleut, OH Bonham islands,
about Nov. 25, ON the German war ship
Olga. He was accorded the liberty OF
the island but was guarded by German
soldiers and prevented from holding
any intercourse with white people of
Jaliut. E. M. Morgan, United States
consul at Joliut, endeavored to get into
conversation with the deposed king,
but was prevented from doing so. Ma
liestoa has aged considerably since being
placed in captivity and he wanders
aimlessly about Jaliut as if he had
given up all hope of escape.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
s1BLEYITEs ARE SORE.
Litigation That May Develop a
Bloody Battle.

Special to the GlOpe.
SIBLEY, To-, Jan. 26.-The fact that
the town marshal and three prominent
business men were recently indicted by
the grand jury for dabbling in raffes,
has been matter for much converse
ton on the streets of late. All sorts of
raffles have been INDUCED in here for
several years past, in bold defiance of
the law. Not a single arrest has been
made before, but the climax came last
night, and this county now has on the
books the most disgusting case ever
tried before judge OF jury. J. ID: Harris
a former constable under the impress
sion that his successor had not qualified
served certain papers for the recovery
of a wagon in the possession of Charles
Blackmore, well-to-do farmer. Black
more defied Harris to take the wagon,
and carried out the force of his argu-
ment by striking him. whereupon Har-
ris whipped out his revolver and forced
Blackmore to stand aside. Blackmore
at once filed an Indictment against
Harrison for carrying concealed
weapons. Harris in turn having Black
more arrested for assault and battery.
The trial took place last night before
Justice Lister, Judge McColum acting
as counsel Tor BlacKmOfe, ana ". j.
Clark for Harris. While Harris
was upon the witness stand Nc
Cullum opened the cross-eXamination by
asking him if he was the same Harris
who forged letter upon the M. E.
church two years ago. As that matter
was almost forgotten the question
sprung so suddenly caused the blood of
Harris friends to boil, and muttered
whispers as to the advisability of forci-
bly, ejecting Judge McCullom from the
court room were heard. Other ques-
tions were put to Harris until he re-
sented by accusing the judge of cohab-
iting with woman of questionable re-
pute residing at Rock Rapids, 10. Ne
Cullom's friends grewito white heat
Had tt not been for the interference of
Attorney Clark, who emphatically in
formed Justice Lister that such scan
dalous proceedings had to be stopped
the two factions would have come to-
gether in bloody row. Censure is
being heaped upon Justice Lister for
not preserving the dignity of the court
by promptly fining the parties for con-
tempt. The matter is resting, but an
outburst is momentarily expected.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
shaped by congress, and that the de-
partment was not aware that we had

shaped by congress, and that the de-
partment was not aware that we had
any national policy upon this subject
neither the Monroe doctrine nor any
other expression Of national policy ap-
plying to the islands of the Pacific. Mr..
Herbert said that he had not yet had an
opportunity to acquaint himself
with the correspond, nee on the
su ,ject. but he Understood that
while there was really no treaty in ex-
istence between Germany, Great Britain
and the United States binding the
treaty powers to preserve the autonomy
of the Samoan government, there was
an unt erstandIng to that effect which
had not taken the form of a treaty. He
also understood that we had naval
station at Samoa which seemed desira-
bic, and perhaps was more essential to
the United States than to Germany.
Certainly we had as much right to ac-
quire and maintain foOthold there as
had Germany.
TIME TO CALL A HALT.
The dispatch received by Secretary
Whitney from the commander OF the
Nipsic referred to above, bears the date
of Auckland, Jan. 5, and is as follows:
Three German warshps at Apia threatened
to disarm Mataafa, and landed at Lalengo to
prevent Mataafa's retreat. An engagement
followed, and the Germans lost twenty
killed and thirty wounded. The
Germans swear vengeance, and are
shellng and burning the native
villages. Neutral property is not respected
and our protests are disregarded. American
property is in danger. Consul Blackjack re-
ports that an American in boat, flying the
American flag, was seized in Apia harbor by
ali armed German boat but released after an
investigation. The German captain says no
serious that l request additional force.
shall remain at Auckland three weeks"
Inquiry at the navy department. this
afternoon developed the fact that Secre-
tary Bayard has made no direct response
to Secretary Whitney's letter, inquiring
as to the policy Of this government. 1t
is understood, however, that the presi-
dents action in referring the matter to
congress was based to considerable
degree upon the points made in Secre-
tary Whitney's letter. In answer to an
inquiry on this subject, Secretary Whit
ney this afternoon said:
There is no antagonism between the state
department and the navy department in this
matter. For the protection of the naval offt-
GERS who are at Samoa, or who may be sent
there, / asked for a difnite statement OF
policy for their guidance, and on the 10Th
inst. the president referred the whole matter
to congress, and there it rests
Assistant Secretary Rives said this
afternoon that the dispatches received
to-day from Samoa will he transmitted
to congress early next week.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
SCORNED BY Her SEX.
Banker RaWson's Wife Queer
ed in Court by a House
keeper.
An Unknown Desperate Cuts
a Hospital Nurse With a
Sealpel.
HOosier Politicians Landed
in Jail by the Federal
Grand Jury.
Workmen Discharged For In
eapability Retaliate by
Wreeking a Train.
snecial TO the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-In the RawSOn
trial to-day Miss Quigley. Banker Raw
sons housekeeper, testified against Mrs.
Rawson. She described her employer
as a perfect gentleman, of kindly heart
and manner, and said that his home was
a happy one until invaded by the
woman who wrecked it. The witness
testified that Mrs RaWSon used bad Ian
guage, told indecent stories, and had
general disregard for the conventionali-
ties incumbent upon her sex and her
position. That upon one occasion dis
pute arose between the banker and Mrs.
RaWsOn in regard to the location upon
the parlOr walls of the pictures of his
two former wives. Mrs. Rawson said
upon that occasion, that she had
no objection to the presence OF
the pictures of two angels, but she
would not have the house full of them.
At another time, said Mrs. Quigley,
while Mrs. RaWsOn was dressing, some
men were looking from the street
through an open window blind, and in
attempting to close the blind, Mrs.
RawS0n knocked down ird cage,
whereupon she flew into fury and eX-
claimed: Upon my solemn oath be-
I0fe Goa, Will never CLOSE dnotneI
blind Or draw shade in this house if
every man on earth sees me
stark naked.'' A great deal of the
states attorneys examination of
this witness was directed to drawing
out testimony, showing low and libidi-
nous traits of mind in the defendant.
Some of his questions were so shock
ingly indecent as to,compel the court to
order that the question and answer be
stricken out. Mrs. Rawson made the
usual dramatic Interruptions, and called
the witness liar. The remainder of
the session of court WIS given to the
examination of experts on insanity
without definite result.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
BREWERS FORM A TRUST.
They Will Fight All Attempts at
Sumptuary Legislation.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 26.-It is stated
that the reported effort of foreign syn
dicate to control the brewing interests
of this city conceals the real purpose Of
brewing trust, which is being organ
lied throughout this state; and,
that while organization is for
the protection of the business
interests of the brewers by
consolidation and plan of cooperation,
the same plan is also to be applied to
defend brewers from prOhibltory and
high license legislature. 1t is said that
the brewers fear that their business
will be ruined in this staJe as it has
been ruined in prohibition states, and
that national and state organizations
have been effected to prevent the pass
age of prohibition laws in any addi-
tiOnal states. The agents of the syndts
cate decline to talk about the matter.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
CUTE BOoDLER CLEARY.
He Exhausts the Fifth Jury Panel
and the jury Box Is Empty.

New YORK, Jan. 26.-Judge Daniels,
who is sitting at the Cleary trial, is ex-
ercised about the reports of the pro-
ceedings as published in the newspa-
pers here that are evidently biased
against the prosecution. He told Clerk
Walsh to-day to inform the reporters if
truthful accounts of the trial were not
published he would exclude them from
the court. When the hour of adjourn
ment arrived at noon the fifth panel had
been exhausted and the jury box was
still empty. Judge Daniels said the
chances of securing jury seemed very
remote. If counsel wished to make ap-
plication for change of venue Monday
morning. he would suspend proceedings
and consider it. The court then ad-
iourned until Monday
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
Saw Mill scorched.

Special to the Globe.
LA CROSSE, Wis, Jan. 96.-A dis
patch was received this afternoon from
Brownsville. Minn., asking for fire en-
gine. A train was got ready aud the
steamer loaded, but subsequently the
order was countermanded. Early in the
morning Clark's saw mill was COM
pletely destroyed. The fire burned all
day in the rubbish surrounding the
mill, and in the afternoon got into an
immense pile of dry wood, which was
the reason of the request for aid. The
wood was moved enough to put it out of
danger. Clark's loss is said to be 5000.
He is taking the machinery out of his
mill and moving it to new MILL at La
Crosse. 1t is not known how much OF
the machinery had been removed before
the fire or the amount of the insurance.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
THE CORN PALACE TRAIN
Will Create a Deal Of Comment in
Washington.

Special to the Globe.
SIOUX CITY, Jan. 26.-The success of
the corn palace train to Washington to
witness Harrison's Inauguration is now
assured and the time table has been ar
ranged. The train will leave Sioux
City at p. M, Thursday, Feb. %, az
irving at Chicago at s a. m, March /.
The train will leave Chicago at II a. m.
March l, over the Baltimore q Ohio
road, arriving at Washington at a. m.
March 3. Stops of thirty minutes
to one hour will be made at
Tiffin, Mansfield, Mt: Vernon, New
ark, GAINESVILLE and Cambridge, the
departure from the latter place
being at 7:3O p. m. Work on the ex-
terror decorations has already begun,
the corn being fastened to one-half inch
lumber. made SO as to fit the entire sides
of the coaches, with openings for the
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
VAMOOSE THE RANCH.
Dakotians Order Faith Cure
Practitioners to Skip Out
of Pierre.
If the Order Is Not Obeyed
There Will Be a Lynch
ing.
Mrs. Brown, the Alleged Bor-
gia, Listens to Some DAM
aging Testimony.
Hawkeye Litigants Disgrace
a Court by Liberal Use Of
Billingsgate.


Special to the Globe.
PIERRE, Dak., Jan. 2e.-Two apostles
of Christian science, or faith cure,
named M. A. Elliott and Mrs. NJ. A.
Campbell, recently came to Pierre and
commenced preaching and teaching
their art. Two days ago an infant babe
of W. G. Nixon, a prominent banker,
whose wife is daughter of Bishop An
drews, of Washington City. died with
with no other aid than these scientists
and their alleged cure. To-day the facts
were made known and an exciting in
dignation meeting was held at which
the scientists were notified to leave town
or suffer the consequences. They are
attempting to resurrect the child while
the inquest is being held. Talk OF mob
law at the meeting this evening was
freely indulged in, and the excitement
is growing greater. The sheriff is pro-
tecting the two apostles.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27

Samoa. giving additional details in re-
gard to the disturbance on the island on
the 18th ult., in which so many
Germans were killed and wounded by
the natives under the leadership OF
an alleged american n citizen nIa aSd,at9a named 81
the cable message received from Consul
Blackjack Jan. last by way of Auck-
land. but presents the occurrences in
much clearer and more comprehensive
manner than was possible at that time.
The mail was brought by the Pacific
Mail steamer, which arrived at San
Francisco last Saturday. 1t will proba-
bfy be. given to the press Monday. The
following letter from Secretary Whitney
to Congressman Herbert was made pub
lie this morning:
Navy Department. Washington, Jan. 25.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
MURDERED HIS MOTHER.
That Is the Charge Against a
Resident of Michigan,

JACKSON, Mich, Jan. 26.-R. Irving
Latimer. son of Mrs. Mary Latimer. who
was mysteriously murdered Thursday
night, was this evening arrested on
warrant charging him with the crime.
1t seems that Latimer went to Detroit
Thursday noon and registered at the
Griswold house. He was not seen
there from 10 o'clock that night
until o'clock the following morn
ing, and his bed was not
occupied. The police theory is that he
came to Jackson Oh a late train that
night, committed the murder and re-
turned to Detroit in the morning. His
father died under mysterious circum-
stances year ago, and the $4,000 life
insurance secured by the widow would
revert the son at her death.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
Klein, the Newspaper Corre-
spondent, Responsible for
the Samoan Troubles.
Germany's Consul at Apia
Takes That View of the
$ Matter.
Uncle Sans Representative
Furnishes Bayard With Ad-
ditional Facts.
A Serious Split in the Cabinet
as to the Governments
Policy.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 26.-The Ger
man side Of the Samoan story, as re-
lated in the circular letter sent by the
German consul at Apia, is quite at vari-
ance with the other reports which have
reached this country. A copy of this
circular has been obtained. Speaking
of the trouble of the 10th of December,
when two Americans were reported as
saulted and seriously wounded on the
streets of Apia by German sailors, the
letter says:
On Sunday, the 10th, about 12O German
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
Rebellious Poles Defy Bishop.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 2e.-Despairing
of bringing the rebellious Poles under
the leadership of Father Kolasnski
back into the fold by gentle
methods, Bishop Foley yesterday
issued a circular warning them that
further attendance upon the services of
the deposed priest meant excommuni-
cation. The .Kolasinski adherents are
out to-day in circular in which, "in
the name of 12,000 .Poles," they defy
the bishop.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
Weyerhauser Fights a City.

Special to the Globe.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Jan. 26.-A
largely attended meeting of citizens
was held here tonight to hear the re-
port of the committee appointed to
draw up bill for bonding the city for the
purpose of establishing manufactures.
The committee reported that Fred
Weyerhauser emphatically declares
that the city must not be bonded for
any such purpose. If the citizens at
tempt to carry out the project, he will
fight it with the whole strength of his
company. The citizens are greatly eX
cited over the matter, and interesting
developments are looked for. Tie
meeting decided by resolution to pro
ceed with the project in spite of all
opposition.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
Panic In "a Iheater.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. ga cry of fire dur.
ing the first act of the opera ''Ermirie'
at the Olympic theater caused a sceno
of wild excitement this afternoon. The
greatsaudience, composed princlp pally Of
ladies and children, became panic
stricken. and for a time it looked as
though there must be loss of life.
Women tainted and others went into
MYSTERIES, and it was with great diff
Guilty that the few men present restored
order. No casualties are reported.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
FIRE EVICTS WORSHIPERS.
The Polish Church of st. Adelbert,
at East Buffalo. DESTROYED.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan. 26.-About II
o'clock to-day fire broke out in the
Polish church of St. Adelbert, at East
Buffalo, situated at the corner of Stanis-
laus street and ROther avenue. The
flames spread with great rapidity. and
the interior of the structure was ablaZe
when the firemen arrived. In snort
time the roof caught and fell in with a
crash. A portion of the walls also fell,
and the structure was practically
ruined. A large crowd of excited Po-
landers gathered in the vicinity, and
extra police were summoned to the
scene. The loss will be from $50, 900 to
$4,000; insurance, $4,000.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
Winona Wirelets.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WINoNA, Minn., Jan. 2e. = Abner
Lewis, of Lewiston, accidentally shot
himself while hunting in the arm and
side. The wound is not fatal. Joseph
Nuppe, Wisconsin farmer. broke his
left leg while driving to town to-day.
The German soldier veterans hold a
parade this afternoon, and grand
masquerade tonight.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27

merce there is the most active elemen
in the opposition to Germany'S no'i"v il
Samoa. The anti-German feeling
heightened Uy the action OF Ar. oo~ ell
the American consul in Samoa. The RI
is no conflict between Germany an4
America. 1t is only with Sewell q
the American officials in Samoa. WIG
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
Probably a Blockade Runner.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-No official adj
vices have been received at the state
department of the reported firing upon
an American sailing vessel by German
war ship on the Zanzibar coast. Assis-
tant Secretary Rives. of the state de-
partment. said to-day that he could only
account for the occurrence, if true ON
the hypothesis that the sailing vessel
was endeavoring to break the blockade
on the Zanzibar coast and run in arms
and ammunition.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27
Want to Change Its Name.

SpeClaI 70 lne GIODe.
. EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Jan. 49, The
recent conference of Northern Wiscon-
sin Prohibitionists last night voted
sc to in favor of changing the name of
the party. The gathering represented
all the northern counties. There was
a lively quarrel over the woman suffrage
question. State Chairman Richmond
being bitterly opposed to the idea and
favoring its complete abandonment as
a party plank
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27

of the government to announce any policy
regarding the Samoa group Of which the Of
fcers should be advised. Very respectfully,
W. C. WHITNEY, Secretary of the Navy.
To the Hon. Thomas F. Bayard. Secretary of
State. Washington, d. c.
CHAIRMAN nERBERT's VIEWS.
Chairman Herbert of the house naval
committee, received Secretary Whit
ney's letter touching Samoa this even
ing. He says that the suggestions made
by the secretary were undoubtedly con-
sidered carefully by the state depart
ment, and probably by the cabinet, as
was shown by the transmission of the
papers to the senate by Presi-
dent Cleveland. The secretary was
undoubtedly right, and represented
the position of the administration
when he said that in this matter the
policy Of the government should be
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-27

windows, etc. The expense of this.
work will be $4,000, which amount is
being raised by subscription. The pas
sengers will wear silk tiles and hands
some corn badges, and carry canes
made of cornstalks. Probably $50 will
go, and they will make good appear
ance in the line of march. The inter-
ests of the Northwest will be furtheEed
by appropriate advertising matter, to