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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
BOLD SCHEME FOILED.
Cassie Brooks Attempt to Obtain Big
Estate.

Cassie Brooks Attempt to Obtain a Big
Estate.
NEW YORK, April g. Inspector
Byrnes' detectives to-day arrested five
of the conspirators who are charged
with having plotted to gain pos
session of the great estate left
by the millionaire leather mer-
chant, Loring A. Robertson. The
method said to have been employed by
the alleged conspiratOrs was to foist a
fraudulent widow upon the estate in
the person of Cassie Helen Brooks.
The prisoners are the Brooks woman,
Lawyer Byron w. Cohen, James Das-
kan, Spectator, of Stamford, Conn,
Edward L. Studwell and Mrs.
West. Cohen, Daskam and Stud
we'll were charged with suborna-
ton, while Cassie Brooks was
charged with perjury. The conspiracy
is said to have been Matched in SIAM
ford, Conn. In the latter part of Octo-
Der Daskam is said to have had talk
with Studwell about finding woman to
personate the widow of wealthy man
who had recently died. tudwell, it is
said, agreed, and produced Mrs. West.
The two, so the story runs, took her to
LAWYER Cohen's office, but decided she
was too old. Studwell then learned that
Robertson was the dead millionaire.
Another Stamford man furnished the
Brooks woman She was taken also to
Cohen's office, and was, 1t is declared.
found by the lawyer to be suitable. Co
hen instructed Cassie Brooks, so it Is
said, how to act her part as Helen Rob
ertson. The lawyer is said to have told
her of many Of Robertson's peculiari-
ties, such as an abnormal inqulsitive-
ness. He said the heirs would gladly
compromise the case. She was to claim
a common law marriage.
Mr.. Robertson was a man OF rather
loose habits, and when the claim of a
common law marriage was set up the
heirs were at first inclined to believe
that it might be true. Cassie Brooks, a
woman of fine appearance and of lady
like demeanor, had several interviews
with the attorneys for the heirs, and
even they could find no flaw IN
her statements. She told many
stories of Mr.. Robertson's life, which
none but those on intimate terms with
him could have known. The lawyers
puzzled their brains for defense to the
promised suit, but could do nothing. In
the meantime Cassie Brooks was flving
about town in almost regal style on
money furnished her by the conspirators.
Atlength, one night, her INCONSISTENCIES
overcoming her, she dropped into Tom
my Gould's notorious resort on Thirty
second Street After several glasses of
champagne she became garrulous and
dropped hints which came to the ear of
a quick witted reporter. He investiga-
ted the case and the arrests followed.
Then the woman became frightened,
and confessed the whole story to the
LAWYERS for the other side
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
NINE PEOPLE BURNED.
Rochester, Pa, the Scene of Midnight
Holocaust-A Girls Desperate Leap
Inmates of q Huge Frame Structure
Suffocated in Their Beds-On1y One
Survivor-Theories as to the Cause of
the Fatal Fire.

ROCHESTER, Pa, April 6.-Fire broke
out about midnight in a large frame
building occupied by F. J. Keene as a
dwelling and shoe store, Mrs. A. Hall
as a millinery store, and George Ed
wards as tea and coffee store. The fire
started in the kitchen of Keene's
residence, and he and his son Walter
were overpowered by the smoke and
were not discovered until too late to
save them. A number of Italians occu-
plying the upper rooms of portion of
the building were burned to death, with
the exception of one of them, Marie
Tecchio, girl Is years old, who escaped
with slight injuries by leaping from an
upstairs window.
The Tecchio girl gives the following as
the names of those who lost their
lives: Victoria Tecchio, her uncle !;
Anna Tecchio, her mother; Bap-
tisto Tecchio, her father; Besa and
Fannie Tecchio, her sisters; John
Tecchio, her brother, and Josef
Rampatein, boarder. A shoemaker
named Keene and his son were also
victims of the fire. Their bodies are
the only ones ont of the nine recovered
that could be identified.
The sum of $3.50 in gold was found in
the ruins, and the Italian girl says there
are still $500 in the ashes.
Maria Tecchio, who escaped by jump
ing from the second story, although not
talks incoherentlv, and seems to re-
member but little of the frightful
struggles of her kinsmen. She says
that when she awoke the fire was burn
ing below and their rooms were filled
with smoke. She slept in the back
room, her mother and the children in
the middle room. and her father and his
brother, Victoria Tecchio, and Josef
Raema-both visitors occupied the
front room. Maria tried to rouse her
people, but they were already asphyx-
lated. She stayed until the fire burned
her and she was compelled to jump for
her life from window.
AL the bodies have been recovered.
They are now lying side by side in ad-
joining buildings. The sight Of the
Annie, the baby, had one foot and an
arm burned completely off. The others
are all fearfully mutilated.
There is no definite evidence as to
how the fire started, but it is the opin-
ion of the authorities, and it seems to
be the correct one, that lamp left
burning by Mr.. Keene in his kitchen
exploded and fired the house. There
appears to be no indication Of incendiar-
ism.
The total loss is $4,000, which is fully
covered by insurance.
A revised list of the dead is as follows:
C. J. Keene, aged 49, Walter Keene,
his son, aged 7; Baptiste Tecchio, aged
40; Annie Tecchio, aged 35, his wife !;
Yosef Tecchio, aged 10; Rosa Tecchio,
aged s; Annie Tecchio, aged 2. Vic
torio Tecchio, aged 81, brother of Bap-
tisto; Joseph Raema, aged 30, place of
residence unknown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
A JUST JUDGE.
Decision in a Chicago Court on Point
that Has No Precedent.

Decision in a Chicago Court on Point
that Has No Precedent.
At Chicago on the I'd inst, Judge Alt
geld was presented with point i'll law
never before raised in that state. The
question was whether wife can main
tain civil suit for damages against
her husband. The Court, in unmis-
taxable language, decided in favor
of the wife. The decision
grew out of the suit of Mary F. Will
Jams against her husband Aaron Will
Jams, for $4,000 damages of SANDER.
They were married in 1889, but lived
unhappily, separated after a few
months, the wife being given some
property to live upon, she, in turn. re-
leasing all claims upon Mr.. Williams.
After the separation, however, Mrs.
Williams claimed her husband had cir
culated scandalous stories about her and
she began her SANDER suit The case
came before Judge Altgeld upon a
demurrer of the wife's attorney. Will
Jams contention was that action could
only be maintained by q wife against
her husband when her property rights
were involved Judge Altgeld sus-
tanned the wife's demurrer. ''The idea
is monstrous that man can pound his
wife to jelly and yet not be held liable
for damages in a civil action brought by
her." he said, land | cannot listen to
any such reasoning by any court, no
matter how high. The demurrer is sus-
tanned -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
ARRESTING STRIKERS.
Offices Having Busy Time in the Penn
syIvania Coke Region.

OmceS having n TSuSN lln0 III thO Il OAiAs~
syIvania Coke Region.
Mt PLEASANT, Va, April 6.-Sherif
Clawson came over from Greensburg
this morning and was very busy man.
He has warrants for twenty-five of the
rioters and will probably have warrants
for about fifty more before the day is
over. These warrants sre all placed in
and the deputies help in the
arrests. This was the lively day for the
different township officers, as they were
ordered to go ahead with the arrests
Immediately, so that the leaders of the
rioters will be safely jailed before the
soldiers leave here.
During the morning six men were ar
rested, and there was considerable trou-
BILE In securing them. It has now be-
come generally known among the strik-
ers that warrants are out for the snp-
posed leaders in the riot, and they are
keeping themselves hid as much as pos
sible.
Supt. Ramsey returned from Green's
burg this morning, and went before the
squire and swore out warrants for the
arrest of fifteen additional Italians.
These warrants were placed in the
pected that before midnight at least
thirty of the ri Jters will be in jail.
Several carloads Of provision were re-
ceived to-day and distributed among
the strikers.
Quiet prevails in the coke regions to-
day. There has been actually no dis
turbance of any kind. The first real eff
fort to start the works since the riot was
made this morning. By actual count
there were 40 men at work, and it was
evident that the majority of them were
old employees. They were not
interfered with in any way while going
to work. 1t seems that the strikers are
too badly frightened to disturb anyone
at the present time. This condition of
affairs is Of course due to the soldiers,
who have their guns loaded with ball
cartridges, and who seem to have no
fear of putting a ball into a man who
comes too close to the line.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
WILL WAKE UP CONGRESS,
secretary Proctor Talks About the Prol,
able Result of the War Scare.

secretary Proctor Talks About the Prob
able Result of the War Scare.
Los ANGELES, CAL, April 3-Secretary
Of War Proctor, who is here, said he
thought the present war furry would
result in waking up Congress to the
necessity of better coast defenses and
larger navy. I'm addition to the new
gun factory" be said, "the last Con-
gress made an appropriation of 81 ,OOO,
600 for the purchase of large guns man
ufactured by private concerns. That
will furnish us with 100 large
pieces. New York is not with
out a considerable degree of protec-
ton, as we have quite an eff
Gent torpedo service. With the advent
of the heavily armored ships of late
years great improvements have been
made in mortar service. 1t is surpris-
ing with what accuracy mortars can be
fired to great height and shots dropped
straight down upon the object aimed at.
The last method Of handling them is to
plant sixteen mortars in squares, and,
after gauging carefully the location of O.
target, fire together all sixteen Of the
mortars at the same instant, and it is re-
markable how many Of the shots will
drop on the spot no larger than the
deck of ship which cannot be ar
mored like side on account of great
weight. One of these mortar shots will
drop through anv ship af1Oat and sink it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
WORK FOX HE RED COATS.

The Uprising of the Natives In India
Growing Serious.
CALCUTTA, April eff present indica-
tons turn out to be correct there is
very serious trouble brewing in India
for the British forces. Emboldened by
the success Of the Manipuris, who re-
Gently crushed the Ghoorka escort ac-
companying Chief Commissioner James
w. Qulnton, in his efforts TO set
tie the disputes which have occurred
among the rival chieitalns of Assam,
the Nliranzai in the kohat territory, a
district Of the Peshawer Division
OF the Punjab, have risen in arms
and are attacking the British troops
along the whole length of their lines.
1t is also known that the Miranzai at
tack is being pushed SO vigorously that
strong reinforcements have been hur-
rledly dispatched to the front Full de-
tails us to this new uprising are with
held by the British authorities here.
In addition to the Miranzai trouble,
kilograms from Rangoon announce
that the Haiku Chins laid in am
bush IN a favorable locality awaiting
the passage OF small British
co,amn on the way from one military
post to another When the British
force was well inside the trap laid for it,,
the Heku Chins suddenly opened fire
upon the soldiers, instantly killing Lieut..
Forbes and i've men and stretching
eleven others severely wounded upon
the ground. This column, however, re-
turned the enemy's fire with such effect
that the British force was enabled to
retreat from the dangerous POSITION into
which 1t had been led, and thus proba-
bly, escaYed total annlnilatlOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
ADVERSE TO THE ST. PAUL.
A Judgment for $6S, 37O.45 in Favor o
Munger, Wheeler & Co.

A Judgment for Sos, 37O.45 in Favor of
Munger, Wheeler g. Co.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 3. = Judgment
against the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST..
Paul Company for S6S,370.45 was en-
tered by Judge Anthony. In 1871 the
Munger Wheeler Company built a
series of elevators on the railway
company's guaranty to store a GER
tain amount of grain each year.
A forfeiture of l cent bushel was
placed on failure to keep the contract,
In 1883 the Milwaukee Company fell
short BIG, 521 bushels, and in 1889 the
books showed 1853, 1OS bushels lacking
Suit was brought, and once the matter
has been to the appellate court. Yes
terday the case was submitted to Judge
Anthony, and he entered judgment for
$35, 373.77 aud for $32 ,996.6S.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
WATERFOWL, WIS.
HELD AS A HOSTAGE.
A Missouri Man Detained by the Italian
Authorities.

A Missouri Man Detained by the Italian
Authorities.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April 4.-Dr. Will
lam S. Leach, of st. Joseph, is one of
the American citizens held in Italy by
the Italian government. His family re-
ceived dispatches from him yesterday,
which was the first knowledge they had
he was in Italy.
ROME. April 4.-The Marquis di Rudi-
nj said to-day that he had no intention
of pushing any demands, and was con-
tent with having taken one positive step
as protest against what he was led to
believe, at the time, was q
neglect on the part of the Unit
ed States government to protect the
lives of Italian citizens in America IN
der the provisions of the treaty. He
expressed himself as aware that to do
anything more at this juncture would
be grave error on his part, as he has
perfect confidence in the sincerity and
justice of the United States govern
ment.
Finally he said: 81 shall now simply
wait for further details of the New Or
leans affair, of the characters of the
slain men, OF the action of the Louisi-
ana authorities, and of the intentions
OF the United States government;
but whatever these may be, |
am quite sure that settlement
thoroughly satisfactory to both parties
will be found, and that the friendship
which binds the two nations will re-
main unalterable and secure.''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
WILL TAKE HIS TRIP.
The Presidents Plans Unchanged by the
Italian Incident.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 2.-That the
President does not believe that the
Italian imbroglio will take serious turn
is evidenced 10y the fact that he is
to 'A the South and West during ring
the present month. George w.
Boyd, assistant general passenger agent
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, who will
have general charge of the trip, had a
conference with the President this
morning, and submitted an outline of
an itinerary covering a period of four
weeks beginning April Is: 1t met with
the Presidents approval, and will be
made public this afternoon. Visits will
be made to the principal cities in Virgin
ia, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas,
Arizona, New Mexico and California,
and probably Washington. The party
will not stop in any other Southern
states than those mentioned. New
Orleans is not included in the route.
1be party will number about ten per-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
Killed by IramDS.

GOSHEN, Ind, April Cone of the
tramps arrested here charged with the
murder of Alexander Snyder has con-
fessed. He says he knows Snyder's
wife in New York, and she told him the
old man kept large amount of money
about the house. Acting upon this in
formation he and his partner came
West with the intention of getting hold
of the cash. They awakened the old
man, and, to quiet him, gave him blow
over the head, but did not intend to
kill him. They failed to get the money,
and were returning East when arrested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
BoYcOTTERS co TO PRISON.

Long Terms of Imprisonment Imposed
on -Brea1ers in Ireland.
TIPPERARY, April AT the Tpperary
Assizes to-day, Michael Hanley was SEN
fenced to eighteen months hard
labor, and Michael Sanders to a
years hard labor, for posting
respectively Moyniham and Readen
were each sentenced to ten years penal
servitude for 'moonlighting A man
named Finn and another named
Kelleher were each sentenced to seven
years penal servitude for the same Of
Tense.
Cork, April At the assizes held
here to-day John Foley was sentenced
10 seven years penal servitude for hav-
ing IN his possession a quantity of ex-
plOsiVes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
JAY GOULD IN WASHINGTON.

He Talks Over Subsidies and Postal
Rates with Gen. Wanamaker.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 4.-Jay
Gould, of New York, and his son,
George, had long conference with
Postmaster General Wanamaker at the
Post Office Department to-day. The
question of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Line in connection with the
new postal subsidy act, was dis
cussed. The question Of rates on govern
ment telegraph business from July l.,
1891, was also discussed, as was the
question of increased mail facilities on
the Union Pacific Railroad.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
FREE FOR A MINUTE.
Mark Bald win Rearrested at the Instance
of Won der Abe,

ST. Louis, Mo-, April 4.-The
case of Pitcher Mark Baldwin, who
was arrested on charge Of con-
spring with others to induce "Sil
yer" King. the Browns crack pitcher.
to Jump his St. Louis contract and sign
with the League, was notle pressed this.
afternoon. But as soon as Baldwin
stepped outside the courthouse he was
re-arrested on new information, this
time the charge being that he had icon
spired with others and did induce King
to Jump his contract" The trial is set
for next Monday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
ELECTION A DEAD HEAT.

No Choice for State Officers in Rhode ISL
and-Legislature Republican.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 2.-Election
returns, available at O. CLOCK this after
noon, make it certain that there has
been no choice by the people for any
a sufficient number of towns to
give them the fifty-fve votes
necessary on joint ballot. The total
vote for governor stands: Burton Ma
tionalist), 1854; Davis Dem.), %, 249;
Laid (Rep.), 1895; Larry (Pro.), 1929.
The next general assembly stands:
Senate, q Republicans, 9 Democrats, e
to be chosen; House, "a Republicans,
% Democrats. 10 to be chosen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
A MANITOBA TRAGEDY,
Shocking Result of Scandal-Two Dead
and Two Wounded.

Shocking Result of Scandal-Two Dead
and Two Wounded.
WINNIPEG, Man, April 6.-At Birves-
mont, near the Canadian frontier, two
brothers, Thomas and Fred Bartlett,
drove to Mr.. Twins house, where j.
III. Mcconnell, who, it is alleged, had
wronged their sister, was living. Fred.
found Mcconnell and opened fire. A
Mr.. Hill, no tried to disarm Bartlett,
was shot twice IN the breast and may
die. Mcconnell fed to the prairies,
followed by the Bartlett boys. Mr.. Ir-
win, who tried to stop them, was shot
in the groin and will probably die
When Mcconnell was caught Fr@i
Bartlett deliberately shot him twice, in
ficting mortal wounds. On arriving
home Bartlett blew his brains out
Thomas is now in Peinbina jail. An at
tempt may be made to lynch the prison
er. Mcconnell was recently married.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
ITALIAN WAR OVER.

The state Department Quietly Shelves
the Whole Matter.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April At was
announced this morning that the State
Department would have nothing to
make public to-day respecting the Ital-
ian correspondence. The excitement
in department circles over Baron Fava's
recall has subsidized, and the incident
will, it is believed, take its place in the
ordinary calendar Of open diplomatic
characterized by elaboration ard pa
fient Investigation
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
DEATH OF GEN. ALBERT PIKE.
Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite
Masons-An Eventful Life.

GranO commander OF the ScOCt1Sn 1tlC6
Masons-An Eventful Life.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April Seen.
Alber5 Pike died at his home in Wash
ington last night, from complication of
ailments incident to his old age. His
family was with him, and bis death bed
was surrounded by Masonic friends.
Gen. Pike was grand commander Of the
Scottish Rite of Free Masonry and chief
Of the Royal Order Of Scotland for this
country. He was born in 1909, in Bos-
ton, studied at Harvard, spent some
time in the far Southwest, became ed
itor 81 an Arkansas newspaper. He
served with distinction in the% Mexican
War. He became editor Of the Mem
phis Appeal, and later removed TO New
Orleans, where he practiced law. He
served in the Confederate army. About
seventeen years ago he came to Wash
ington, and since then made this city
or Alexandria his home
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
NOT PARNELL'S MONEY.
kitty's Aunt Kept the Wolf from thu
O'Shea Door with Her Shekels.

Kitty's Aunt Kept the Wolf from the
O'Shea Door with Her ShekeIs.
DUBLIN, April Capt. O'Shea, in a
letter acknowledging the receipt of an
apology from the Rev. Father Furlong,
who had, during the course of a politi-
cal address, enormously stated that the
household expenses of the O'Shea fam
lily were paid by Mr.. Parnell, SAYS that
Mrs. Wood, the aunt of Mrs. O'Shea,
allowed her 5000 annually for such
expenses. Capt. O'Shea, in conclusion,
also hints that the O'Shea-Parnell di-
vorce case will probably be reopened,
and that, should this be done, further
revelations damaging to Mr.. Parnell
will be made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
PRIZE FIGHT AFTER THE PRAYER
Extraordinary Event at school Exercises
in Indiana.

OVID. Ind, April 4. : The public
school closed last night with an old
fashioned school exhibition. consisting
of essays, dialogues and declarations.
The programme started off with 8
PRAYER by the local minister,
One of the principal features of the en-
tertalnment was a five round boxing
match between Pleas Read and Ben
Bars, of Anderson. The pueilists took
advantage of the school exhibition to
make it a fight toa fnish. Jack Hanley,
a noted fighter OF dianapolis, acted as
referee. TIE two combatants stripped
to the waist and fought five vicious
rounds. blood flowing freely Read was
knocked out and the fun ceased.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
Somebody's Sons.

For six months numerous burglaries
have been com mitted in Logansport,
Ind, and now four boys have been ar
rested at Terre Haute, who, it devel-
oped during preliminary exapiina,
business, taking $4,000 worth OF
plumber to Terre Haute to sell. The
boys are sons of weli-known citizens.
One of them is Edward Overholzer. son
of DR.. l.. Overholzer, who, over two
years ago, ran for Congress on the Pro-
hibition ticket. The others are George
Hall, John Rood and Frank WEIGH.
They were bound over to await the &C
ton of the grand iurv.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
MAKING A WINNING FIGHT.

New York Painters on Strike for Eight
Hours-Bosses Giving In.
New YORK, April 6.-About 1000
iourneyman painters went on strike
here to-day, to enforce the demand of
eight hours day and $3.50, instead of
So as heretofore for eight hours work.
At the headquarters to-day it was re-
yielded to the demands of the men this
morning, and delegates were out visit
ing the employers still holding out.
Out of eighty-fve shops where the in
crease had been demanded all but
twenty weight have yielded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-08
A Tunnel Caves In

HELENA, Mont, April Ga cave-in in
the great Mullen tunnel, eighteen miles
west of here, on the Northern Pacific
Railroad, occurred yesterday. No esti-
mate of the extent of the cave-in can
be made until engineers arrive. The
tunnel is about mile long. The cave
in was due to the heavy rains of the
mast week