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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
A WEEK OF ARGUMENT.

The Treasury Suits Discussed by the
Lawyers.
The arguments before the Judge in
the treasury suits occupied six days,
the closing talk, summing up for the
state, ending late on the afternoon of
the 2Sth. On Monday morning few
odds and ends of evidence were pre-
sented, and at o'clock Mr.. Bash
ford took the floor for the prosecution.
He spoke little over five hours, not
concluding till Tuesday forenoon. Both
cases were argued together, notwith-
standing an effort by the defense to
have them discussed separately. A
large portion of Mr.. Bashford's speech
was devoted to proving negligence on
the part of the state treasurers to prop
erly invest state funds when opportunity
offered, implying conspiracy in which
the public land commissioners were
implicated. Mr.. Bashford claimed that
only one object was apparent in the de-
post of state funds in banks-personal
gain in the form of interest thereon.
Mr.. Stark followed for the defense,
using up only five hours of the court s
time in his argument, which he con-
fined almost entirely to technical
questions of law. He quoted vo-
luminous authorities, and reviewed
the history of treasury legis-
lation from Adam down. The point
which Mr.. Stark sought to make clear
to the court was the distinction between
common law trustees and statutory Off
Gals, and the difference in the liability
of the two. On Wednesday the Judge
made an impressive speech in behalf of
the defense, announcing that this would
probably be his last appearance as an
attorney before taking his seat on the
supreme court bench. His main argu-
inent was to the effect that if,
as claimed by the prosecution,
the acceptance Of interest on pubic
funds by state treasurers was ali illegal
act, the state could not profit by that
act, hence no recovery was possible.
Judge Pinney spoke three hours, and
was followed by Charles w. Felker, al
SO for the defense.
Thursday being Thanksgiving day,
only short session of court was held,
Atty Gen. O'Connor being the
principal speaker. He claimed that
the treasurers had always recog-
nized that all funds in the banks and
checked out by them belonged to the
state, and as such they earned the in
terest now in controversy. On Friday
Mr.. O'Connor finished his argument,
and Joseph '. Quarles closed the ar
gument for the defense. He was fol-
lowed by Senator Villas, who summed
up the evidence and the previous argu-
ments for the state. Court then adj
journed, with no intimation as to when
a decision would be rendered, but the
amount Of testimony submitted and au-
thorities cited by both sides would IN
dictate that nothing will be heard from
the Judge for several weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
TRAIN THROUGH THE ICE.
Many People Killed in Railway Disas-
ter in Russia.

Many People Killed in a Railway Disas-
ter in Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 27.-Detailed &C
counts of last Tuesdays accident on the
OrelGraise Line, by which over twenty
five persons lost their lives, are
now being received here. A bridge
was the scene Of the disaster.
By the breaking of tire, one of
the carriages was thrown from the rails
and over the bridge, into the river be-
low. The first carriage, in it's fall,
dragged four others after it, and all
five of them broke through the ice
and disappeared. Another carriage,
falling on top of those which had pre-
coded it, was overturned, but remained
only partly submerged. Only the pas
sengers in this carriage were got out at
once. Fifteen persons of those on the
train were badly injured and have been
sent to a hospital. The work of extri-
eating bodies from the mass Of wreck
age in the river is proceeding, and at
last accounts twenty-six had been re-
rOVarQd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
KATE PIERS PECULIAR SUIT.
A Case in Outagamie County Possessing
Some Remarkable Features.

Some Remarkable Features.
APPLETON, Wis, Nov 28.-Miss Kate
FL. Pier, a member Of the weH-known
Pier family of lawyers, of Milwaukee,
arrived in town yesterday, and is buslly
engaged at the courthouse IN examln-
ing records in relation to q legal action
possessing some peculiar features. Miss
Pier is attorney for Herman Lltske,
venerable pioneer OF Hortonvllle, who
has figured considerably in various ca
pacities in the courts OF Outagamle
and other counties during the years
that are past and gone. 1t seems
that several years ago Mr.. Zltske gave
mortgage upon 100 acres OF valuable
land near Hortonville. The mortgage
III due time came to be fCreclosed, ana
at the time when the sale was to take
place Mr.. Zitske was in Jail in this city.
He requested the privilege OF being
taken to the courthouse, and upon 1T
being granted he bid in the land. AS
he had no money to pay for his pur,
chase, however, the sheriff held
another sale soon after and disposed
of the property to other parties.
Zitske brought an action in the
matter, claiming that the sale was
illegal. The case finally went to the
supreme court, and the plaintiff being
unprovided with means to travel IN any
other Wav walked all the way to -Madl-
son to use his influence with the court.
Many distinguished lawyers, among
them Col. Villas and Col. Bouck, have
been engaged upon the case, but so far
it has always gone against Mr.. Ztske.
Miss Pier has now taken hold of the
matter and if she wins the suit it will
be no small prestige for her in the pro-
fessional career which she has SO daunt-
leSSly undertaken
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
APACHES OUT FOR BLOOD.
Indian Outbreak Reported in Arizona
Whites Slain.

Whites Slain.
WILCOX, Ariz., Nov 30.-The Apaches
are on the war path, and have commit
ted several depredations. One man has
been killed and another wounded. The
settlers are arming to protectthemselves.
Maj. VIM. L. Downing, who lives about
thirty miles south of this place, rode
here In great haste, and reported that
one Of his men had been murdered by
war PARTY of Indians, who disappeared
soon after the killing, and cannot
now be found. The name of the dead
man is B. H. Daniels, of Ontario, Cana
da, an eX-soldier. and about 80 years OF
age.
The following telegram has been re-
ceived from Fort Bowie: ''Maj. Down
ing was shot from ambush this
evening while riding i'll his buggy,
but not fatally injured. Lieut..
Irwin and ten soldiers now leaving"
This was written within a mile of the
Majors residence. Robbery was not the
object of the murderers. tits the season
when the redskins become uneasy, and a
dispatch says it would be well for all
citizens to look to their arms before
more lives are wantonly taken. Bowie
is eighteen miles from the scene of the
killing. The military is taking every
precaution to defend the settlers.
Great excitement exists among the
settlers, who fear raid from the
Chirecuhuha Mountains, which are
practically impenetrable by the whites
against an armed force. The Indian
hOstfles are moving south.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
IN A BOILING HOT SEA.
Strange Experience of an American Shil
Overtaken by the Earthquake.

oSCILaAoh ny LILO
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. 26.-The
American bark Hesper, which arrived
from Kobe, brings an account of the
earthquake. In the harbor of Kobe the
the vessel was tossed like cork on the
waters, but this was nothing to the
shock felt when the Hesper was
seventy-fve miles from Kobe. The
sea before had been calm, but
huge waves swept over the deck and
the water was as hot as though from a
boiler. Then came another phenom-
enon. Great blasts of hot air began to
belch forth. AS they enveloped the
ship the seamen began to sneeze, and
then the stencil became almost unbear-
able. 1t was sulphur fumes of the
strongest kind. These would pass away
after few seconds, but thirty seconds
later there would come another up
heaval and the Hesper would again be
enveloped in the fumes. The vessel
rolled and pitched, and several times
she threatened to go to the bottom.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
BIG STURGEON BAY BLAZE.
The Island Mill Burned with a Loss of |
S45, 900.

The Island Mill Burned with Loss of
$40, 900.
STURGEON BAY, Wis, Nov. 27.-The
Island Mill. in this city, owned by the
Island Lumber Company, burned to the
ground early this morning.
The fire had gained SO much Roadway
when discovered that was impossible to
save the structure, but the large piles
of lumbe near the mill were saved.
1t has not been decided whether
the mill will be rebuilt or
not. The loss is fully 5000, on which
there is an insurance of $50, 0OG, dis
tributed among several companies.
The origin of the fire is a mystery on
account of the mill having been shut
down some time ago for the winter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
MR.. BALFOUR A RECTOR.
The New Government Leader Given a
Honorary University Office.

GLASGOW, Nov. 26.-The Rt. Hon.
Sir Arthur J. Balfour, first lord of
the treasury, who some time ago
was elected to the rectorship
of the University of Glasgow.
was installed in office to-day with all
the honors attendant upon that cere-
mony. A brilliant assemblage was
present, including the professors of
the university and many well
known in the litarary and social
worlds. A large number of ladies
were also present. Mr.. Balfour re-
ceived an ovation from the students
when be appeared upon the platform.
After the ceremony had been conclud-
ed, Mr. Balfour made an address, in
which he dwelt at length upon the sub
iect of "PrOgress'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
Awful Experience at Sea.

LONDON, Nov 20.-The schooner D.
II. Rivers encountered the recent cy-
clone. The captain was washed
overheard and drowned. The huge
waves opened the deck seams and
wrecked everything portable. The
crew worked waist high in water at the
pumps. They continued at their work
four days and nights until they became
exhausted. About the same time coal
and water became scarce. Fortunately
The weather then moderated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
EXPLOSION AND FIRE.
Destruction of q Bagging Factory at
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 26.-Shortly
after o'clock this afternoon the head
of the boiler in the bagging establish
ment of Peter Young, 816 and
818 South Front Street, blew out,
the live Goals setting fire to the
building, which, inside of an hour, was
completely destroyed. Three fremen,
Barney Barrett, A. B. Lacey and George
Crilley, were slightly injured
by falling walls. The adjoining houses,
which are mostly small, two-story
affairs, were damaged by water. The
loss on the fire could not be accurately
learned, owing to the absence of Mr..
Young, but it is thought to be in the
neighborhood of SAC, 1000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
Fire in stralght Un1yers,tv

New ORLEANS, Ia, Nov. 3O.-The
main building, a frame structure
used as library, and several
small buildings, belonging to the
Straight University, fer coiored people,
were destroyed by fire this morning.
Loss $780, 900; insurance unknown. The
buildings were owned by the American
Missionary Association, of New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
SLUGGED IN THE STATE HOUSE.
Another Personal Encounter in the
South Carolina Capitol.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. 26.-Another
fight, the outcome of Tuesdays en-
counter, occurred in the state house
here yesterday between NJ. F. Tghe,
correspondent Of the Charleston News
and Courier, and A. E. Gonzales, of the
Columbia State. Gonzales objected to
1t, struck him IN the face. The blow
was returned, and both men clinched.
They were separated by bystanders.
Tie injuries are not serious.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
Shot from Ambush.

CENTRAL, w. Va, Nov. 30.-John
Carse, wealthy Richie County
farmer, was ambushed near Tollgv
toll-gate, Richie County, last night, as
he was returning from church, and
fatally shot. A man named Collins, be-
tween Carse and whom there had been
feud of long standing, is charged with
leading the attack, and has disappeared.
Carse's friends are armlng and intend
pursuing Collins.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
WILL COST TOO MUCH.
Russia Will Not Undertake the National
Industrial Display.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 26.-It was an
nounced to-day that the government
has abandoned its intention of sup
porting the projected national in
dustriaf and artistic exhibition.
This of course means that no
exhibition will be held The reason
given for this action on the part
of the government is that the
financial position Of the country makes it
,inexpedient for the authorities to make
the necessary outlay to render
the exhibition a success. It was the
intention to hold the exhibition in
Odessa in 1898 on the occasion of the
Tooth anniversary of the founding of
that city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
Ended the Fight in vhree Rounds.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 27.-In a
fight to the finish here last night before
a large audience, Eugene McElroy, of
Birmingham, knocked out Frank Fitz-
williams, of Cincinnati, in the third
round. The fight was ostensibly for the
benefit of the Alabama Athletic Club.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
KILLED AT A GOAT FIGHT.
Twelve Persons Meet Death by the Fall OF
d Grand Stand.


Grand Stand.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 26.-J. R.
Coleman, an American engaged in bust
ness at Guanaiuato, Mex, brings par
ticuars of an accident which took place
in that city last Sunday, resulting in the
killing Of twelve people and the seri-
Gus injury of nine others. Several
hundred people had assembled in bull
fighting arena to witness a fight be-
tween two goats, when part of the
amphitheater gave way. The heavy
tlmbers fell on the motelv crowd, crush
ing men and women beneath their
uyoiObt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
Three Business Houses Burned.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 30.-A disas-
trous fire has occurred at Morris
town. Three large business houses
were burned, another torn down
and fifth crushed by a
falling wall. Loss, 5000; insured for
$25 900 The fire was caused by the
pipe of tramp printer in a newspaper
office, where it originated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
Electric Railway Strike.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. Gem
ployes of the Nashville Electric Railway
& Power Company. the shortest street
car line in the city, struck on account of
non-payment of wages, and cars are not
running to-day
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
WATERFOWL MS HAPPY.
Claims Amounting to 5000, 900 Cancelled
for $15, 900.

WATERTowN, Wis, Nov. 23.-To- day
Watertown settled her railroad bonded
debt, E. Mariner, of Milwaukee, coun-
sci for the bondholders, delivering up
to the city authorities bonds and judg-
ments, which, with interest ac-
crued, amounted to over $500, 600,
and receiv ed for this vast sum
just $4,000. Besides this Mr.
Mariner rendered to the city an in
demnity bond for 100000 to save the
city harmless as to any Of the judg
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
TALKED WITH JOAN OF ARC.

Lord LyttOn Claimed to Have Communi-
cation with the French Heroine.
PARIS, Nov. 3O.-It is said that the
late Lord Lytton was a devoted spir-
itualist; that he believed he had had
communication with Joan of Arc, Balzac
and Napoleon, and that he complained
that he was always baffied in trying to
have access to the spirit of his father.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
CHICAGO MORNING BLAZE

Two Dry Goods Houses Burned Out-Loss
of Life Narrowly Averted.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. 30.-Fire this
morning in four-story building at the
corner OF West Madison Street and Oak
ley Avenue caused an aggregate loss of
$50, 900; covered by insurance. The
principal losers are Druberg & Co.. dry
goods, and the Palais Royal depart
ment store. The upper floors of the
building were occupied as apartments,
and some of the inmates narrowly es-
caDed suffOcatiOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
TWENTY PERSONS KILLED.

Mysterious Explosion Deals Out Death
and Destruction at Blackburn, Eng.
MANCHESTER, Nov. 30.-A mysterious
explosion occurred in the market at
Blackburn, place thirty miles
from here, this morning, by
which three buildings were completely
demolished. 1t is feared that at least
twenty persons have been killed. The
number of injured is not known, but
must be large. AS yet no reason is
known for the disaster, but rigid in
quiry is being made to ascertain the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
KING AND KAISER MEET.
Christian of Denmark Pays p Visit to EN-
perOr William.


BERLIN, Nov. 30.-The visit of King
Christian of Denmark to Emperor Will
lam was very brief. The ruler of Den
mark arrived at Potsdam yesterday,
and was met by Emperor William at the
railway station, and together they drove
to the castle, where King Christian was
accorded grand reception. Last night
King Christian babe adieu to his impe-
rial host and started On his return to
COnenhapen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
DETERMINED ON CIVIL WAR.
Rio Grande do Sui Persists in It's Threats
to Secede.

no Grande DO SUI Persists IN It's Ihreats
to Secede.
LONDON, Nov. 30.-The latest dis
patches from Rio Grande do Sui are of
an alarming nature. The national
guard has been modified and fears are
entertained that the issue will be a
grave one. The authorities of Rio
Grande do Sui are obstinate in their re-
tusal to comply with the orders from
Rio Janeiro instructing them. to rein
state the formal officials of the state,
and a conflict with the federal authori-
ties may be looked forward to unless
better counsels prevail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
Cherokees Awarded 1924, 900 in q Suit
Against the Government,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 30.-The
court of appeals to-day gave judgment
for 1924, 900 in favor of the "old set
tiers" or Cherokee Indians, in their
suit against the United States to recov-
er money alleged to be due them under
the treaty of 1916
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
Charles s. Van Duyn Breaks Leg.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Nov. 26.-Charles
Swan Duyn, agent for wholesale pa
per company, with an Office at sos
Guaranty Loan Building, slipped on the
icy sidewalk and broke his leg. He is
a. St. Anthony Hospital.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
Fatal Leap from a Locomotive.

FoRT WORM, Tex, Nov. 27.-Yester
day Walter Winters, an engineer on the
Texas q Pacific Railway, was instantly
killed by jumping from his engine
while approaching burning bridge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-02
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-13

Donn Pia.t occupied a unique position in the
RANKS OF iournaIisnI' W.tt his keen sense Of
hunor and his wonderful command OF Ian
suage lie could hol6ap TO -idieule any measure
or r-:an. and al he wSs aot always over scrupu-
lous IL his selection OF subjects his writings
caused many heart buraings and by some he
Was cordially feared and hated lie had how
ever, . pathetic strain in his nature and some
81 his poems were tender and beautiful a. were
also n=ny Of his short sketches Those who
knew him best we're much attached to him and
ss;Eired him for noble qualities which did not
appear in his pubic career. He was the gent
OF free-lanee newspaper work Brilliant, bold,
aggressive. persistent, Col. Piatt was q mar %
exceptional AGILITY, bat his great powers seemed
% lack balance AID he failed 10 reach she DO
siron 70 which his talents entitled him. Still,
IA left an impress III the world Of letters and
has death Will he sincerely regretted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-13

The Brazilian government vigorously denies
that any OF the states of the republic have Sc
coded, and declares that the only disturbance
of the public peace is in Rio Grande do Sui
where there is q confiict between local factions.
but no secession movement The alarming re-
ports on tins subject. which come by way of
London, are pronounced the fabrications of
British jealousy OF the United States. and of
England's desire to substitute for the prcs-
ent government one In which British in
fuenec shall be supreme. In the past
startling stories ofSouth American secession and
revoiIticn have ofte n been based upon ordinary
greet disturbances. and 1t is not by auy means
impossible that the present rcmors may have
h..le c. no foundation IN fact The friends Of
repIbiicarisIa and of Brazil viii hope that this
may turn out TO be the case. The friction
which undoubtedly exists between the presi-
deE. and the recently dissolved congress of
Brazil is sufficiently disquietiRg without the
reports Of The Wholesale secession Of state, and
certainty OF the horrors Of civil war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-13

The grand encampmcnt of the Grand Army
of tie Republic will be held in Washington on
the Goth of September, 1892. the precise date
having been fixed yesterday. This will prob
ably insure our usual beautiful fell weather for
the veterans. as cqpinoctial rains are apt to
fall before rather than about the equinox. The
choice of time was 4 compromise between those
who desired an early and those who desired a
late date for the encampment. The question
OF hotel or boarding house accommodations was
settled in such a manner as TO give entire salts
faction to the representatives of the veterans,
the rates of the same having been made
in all cases as low as could have been
expected, and in some instances much
lower. This is often q vexed matter,
misunderstanding arising. and the veterans
believing themselves imposed upon. 1t is a re-
suit well pleasing all around that the committee
leaves Washington assured that the members of
the eneanpment and their families and friends
will find here ample Recommendations on mod
crate terms, and il Is specially gratifying to the
citizens OF Washington that the subject il re-
moved from all possibility of doubt or mIscon-
struction- Busybodies from the outside have
disturbed the minds Of some of the veterans
by reckless statements inculpafing the people
Of Washington in designs 10 extcrt money from
the veterans. To have the prompt. voluntary
and generous response above alluded to
made to these allegations or suspicious is
the best possible disposition of the whole
matter. The veterans have arranged to come
TO the national capital next year, the
time has been fixed. the general rates
Of entertainment at hotels or lodging houses
settled in advance. Everybody will now 60 to
work to make the approaching encampment
the most complete success in all the history of
the Grand Army.