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been withdrawn, disclosing, as if by
magic, the cold Commander" in
magnificent proportions. Scores of
bands at the instant crashed forth the
"Star-Spangled Banner" troops upon
troops presented arms, the mighty as
semblage in the background, almost as
far as the eye could reach, burst into
cheer, Yeverberating like the surf in
storm, while out on Lake Michigan,
through tangle of masts and flags and
shrieking whistles, Numbered the deaf
ening boom of a presidential salute. 1t
was the uDveiling of the tribute Of the
West-the largest and perhaps the most
artistic equestrian casting ever made In
America.
To the multitude present, the great
silent figure of Grant, firm in the sad
ole, looking steadily across the broad
expanse of waves, seemed for minute
as if he were again in life, and needless
of the excited throng about him, was
scanning the horizon for enemies of the
land which in Gods providence he had
been called on to ma estically defend.
The enormous crowd, unnoticed though
it appeared that one moment, formed,
nevertheless, an extraordinary pageant,
including in its marvellous bulk and
brilliant array not only high civil and
military dignItaries of nation, state and
city, but those also gathered from far
and near, who were closest to the Gen
eral personally-the wife who stood by
him for years, and the veterans OF his
original regiment, the famous old Twen-
ty-first Illinois Infantry, with the iden-
teal colors unfurled at his first head
quarters tent.
The orator of the day was worthy the
occasion, distinguished, like his subject,
in camp and counciI-the stalwart-look-
ing soldier-jurist, Gen. Walter Q.
Gresham, judge of the United States
court of appeals An impressive hush
fell on the thousands as Gen. Gresham,
facing the lake, stepped forward to the
edge of the temporary platform erected
at the base of the monument. At
this juncture the spectacle, in
it's magnitude and picturesqueness
was a reminder of some vast
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procession IN person. Traffic was prac-
ticallv suspended by the whole city,
but particularly in the wholesale quar-,
ter, through which lay the beginning of
the parade route, and the scene every
where was one of martial splenGor. Up
and down the uniformed lines marshals
and aides, charged upon prancng
steeds, giving and receiving orders, hur-
rying into line companies with arms
flashing and trapnlngs blazing while
the strains of stirring music,
the rafting of drums, the commanding
call of bugle, and the swaying Of
thousand gorge Gus flags and banners
added to the enjoyment of the in
Vulnerable mob of spectators. Every
available roof and window was crowded,
and the sidewalks were simply I'M
passable. Gen. Miles from his charger
gave the word, and the sharp command
rang along the line-"March -
Perhaps never in the history of the
First came Gen. Miles, his chief OF
staff, Gen. Stockton, and his aides.
Along the line of march Inspector
Setback had thrown file of sturdy po-
icemen, and they had all they could Go
crowd. The first division, com
posed of 500 police, General Super
tendent McClaughrey in command,
made fine appearance; but the second
division, Gen. Charles Fitzslmons lead
ing, was the popular one with the crowd.
The American soldier has never been
conquered, and as he tramped the pave
that he ever would be. The regi.
ment of Fifteenth United States
| Infantry was in line in the
division, as was also the regular artillery
and regular cavalry from Fort Sheridan,
and the Illinois National Guard, infant
| ry and cavalry. The third division, I'm.
| der the direction of COL James A. Sex
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one immense solid square, leaving no
vacant inch of driveway or grass, were
close upon 10000 uniformed men-glit-
tering Infantry, cavalry and artillery,
both regulars and militia; grizzled vet
Grams of the Grand Army of the Re-
public: bright-plumed Knights of Pyth-
las aud seemingly countless similar
organizations. Back of all these, sepa--
rated on one side by the narrow but
swarmed over the wide, far-stretching
stone beach and esplanade to the wa
ter's edge, veritable locust-cIoud of
the general public-old men and young,
women and children-everyoDe intent
on the proceedings as if their lives de-
pended on the outcome. Beyond this
living panorama could be seen in levia-
than evolution through the choppy
waves al imposing fotilla of nearly 200
vessels.
Three abreast was the order in the
marine display, and noble sight it was
as the squadron made its way along, al
most within hailing distance, all deco
rated In regulation style. From bow t.
stern, up over the mast tops there hung
a line of fiuttering flags. On the inside
next to the shore tugs, small yachts
and little steamers were ranged.
Michigan in the lead were the other
armed government boats-the trim
looking Johnson from Milwaukee and
the beautiful Fesse nden, of Detroit.
Then came the sturdy Chicago fire boats,
and to the seward the great lake car
riers, mammoth putting, black hulled
liners and the graceful! white schooners,
breasting forward lika harbingers of
peace. AS thew churned along the lake
shore the picture was striking one,
the maneuvering of the government
boats especially causing constant man
Hesitation of enthusiasm among the
spectators lining tie waters edge.
Leading up to this suberb elimination
in Lincoln Park, the day has been
memorable one for Chicago. Three
miles distant, at Lake Front Park, on
the edge of the business district, the
land parade had formed along Michigan
Avenue, north and south from the
Auditorium. Maj Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, U. S. A, commanded the
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ton, was composed altogether of veter-
ans, and was heartily cheered. 1t rep
resented the societies of the Army of
the Tennessee. Army of the
Cumberland and Army of the Potomac.
Gen. Ducat headed the Fourth Divis-
ion, carriages of distinguished guests,
four abreast, conspicuous ong whom
were Secretary Noble, Gov. Buckley,
of Connecticut; Gov. Fifer, of Illinois;
Senator John Sherman, Henry Waiter
son, Gen. Horace Porter, Gen. Z. S.
Bragg, Mrs. Gen. John A. Logan, Gen
Daniel Buttertield and James Whitcomb
Riley.
The G.. A. R., with empty sleeves and
tattered flags, marshaled by Gen. Hor-
ace Clark, came next, thirty-four CMca-
90 posts in line with others from else
where in Illinois, besides Wisconsin,
Michigan and Iowa communicates. Fol
lowing in the Sixth Division, under
Col. William Hale Thompson, were the
ciety of ex-Confederates. The lat
ter were almost 200 in number,
marching to honor the great Union gen
eral. They wore gray soft hats, white
neckties, Southern flower in their
buttonholes, and each carried cane
wrapped with the National colors. They
were cheered all along the line OF
march. The Seventh, and last, Divis
ion was made up of civic societies
commanded by Col. M. D. Birge-the
Patriotic Order Sons Of America, Junior
Order of Scottish Clans, the County De-
mocracy. the Orangemen, post-office
clerks and carriers, Uniformed Rank
Colored knights of Pvthias, Society
Nordstjiran, the Danish Veteran So
ciety, the Uniformed Rank Royal
Arcanum and SO on, apparently
intending Sweeping out the famous
lake shore drive, the procession passed
through long succession Of snlendid
residences, such as those Of Emmons
Blaine, Archbishop Feehan and Potter
Palmer, at the latter Of which, from un-
der a canopy over the grand entrance,
Mrs Grant reviewed the concourse.
At the monument Right Rev. Bishop
John P. Newman, standing with up
lifted hands, his silvery hair stirred by
the freshening breeze, offered the lnvo-
cation. The thousands of heads
were bowed and hearts throbbed
as the aged bishon's fervent
words were waited out over
the vast assemblage. When the last
amen had ceased to echo, Col. Edward
S. Taylor, in an eloquent address, made
the presentation on behalf of the Mon
um0nJ ASSOC1dLlOu 10 Guo COLL ullSSlOu0TS
of Lincoln Park in trust for the people
of Chicago. AT pre-arranged signal
Miss Mary Strong, daughter of the
late Gen. William E. Strong, loosed the
cord binding the bunting that concealed
the 1S-foot bronze horse and rider on
the great pile of stone, and as every
curve of the noble steed and soldier
stood out and the stern face of the dead
sprang into view, the great plaudit and
salute arose that was American from
the heart.
When the last rumble from the last
gun had ceased, W. c. Cloudy, as presi-
dent of the Lincoln Park Board of Com
mlssloners, made graceful speech of
acceptance. and Mayor Hepmstead
Washburne accepted the monument on
the part Of the citizens of
Chicago. Judge Waiter G. Gresham's
address was the feature of the DAYS
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Strike or Lockout?

A remarkable and previously un-
heard-of occurrence took place on the
9th, at Manchester College, st. Paul,
when the whole senior class de-
serted the institution. They did
it on the advice of the Board of
Trustees, who passed a resolution
instructing the faculty to encourage the
departure What is at the bottom of
the affair is not known. The class,
which is small one, will leave for Lake
Forest, H., to enter the Presbyterian
College there. The junior, sophomore
and freshman classes will remain at
Manchester, but there will be no COM
mencement next June.
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OVER 100000 STARVING.

Great Extent of the Famine In the Russian
Provinces.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 10.-Senor Daran-
off estimates that no fewer than $4,000 @
peasants in Russia are new destitute, and
must be provided for for the next ten
months. 1t will require 52O000,000 pools
of grain to feed them. The Armenian
church in this city has started a subscrip-
ton list to relieve this mountain of misery.
Prince Korsakoff, the head of great fam
lily, lives ON kooSewort bread as an exam
pie for his servants and others to follow
during the national affection.
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AT THE GRANT MONUMENT
Judge Gresham's Dedicatory Grafton at
Chicago.

Chicago, H., Oct. when the
storms of cheers that greeted his ap-
pearance had subsidized, Judge Gresham
opened his Grafton with a statement that
it was hardly necessary to enter into
any minute account of the life and deeds
of Gen. Grant, as they are a part OF the
history of the country. After reviewing
Grants personal character and methods,
the orator went on to say;
The monument before us is dedicated to
the illuStriOus general of our armies, rather
than to the chief magistrate Of our repub-
lie, and it is therefore meet that my adj
dress should dwell more on his military
than his civic life. Whatever may have
been his merits or his defects as chief eX-
ecutive, he was unquestionably our great
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Rioting at Rio Janeiro

Rio JANhIRo. Oct. 10.-Riotlrg which
began at the Italian Theater Thursday
evening continued during the night. The
troops were called out aud patroled the
city until morning. Throughout the MIGHT
there was desultory fighting, and n number
of persons are said to have been killed.
Further trouble is aDorchended
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Outbreak Reported the Island of
Amoy-Seyerai Killed.

LONDON, Oct. 9.-Dispatches dated the
9th, received here to-day from Annoy, the
seaport town of China, on the island of the
same name, province of Fo-kien, nearly
opposite the center Of the island OF For
mOsa, announce that there has been serious
rioting forty miles from the town of
Annoy. The population OF Annoy, amount
ing to abouG 100000 people, is III a state of
great excitement. The Iiot was caused by
fiscal abuses. Several mandarins and other
officials were killed by the rioters. The
been quelled.
SHANGHAI, Oct. 9.-It is officially an
nouno ed that the promoters CT the Ichang
Quit reak are proceeding to Sh1n King, in
the province of See Chuen, on d tributary
of the J a1g-tsekianC.
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RED CROSS PEOPLE AT WORK.
The Society Takes Steps to Relieve Rus
sian Famine Sufferers.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct 9.-The prices of
food are rapidly rising throughout the en-
pre- Reports received here from Warsaw
say that the cost of provisions has of late
been doubled. The members of the,
Red Cross Society are collecting
money for a fund to relieve the distress of
the furnishing people. They are carrying
en- their operations in Odessa and ali the
large towns in the south, but are meeting
with little response to their appeal for
charity, owing to the utter stagnation of
commerce which prevails throughout the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-14
THREE TRAIN HANDS KILLED.
Fatal Collision of Freights Near Pough-


PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Oct 10. Shortly
before o'clock this morning a heavy
freight train of sixty cars broke in two
near Boorman's bridge, mile south of
Hyde Park. Before way freight fol-
lowing could be signaled, it dashed
into the rear Of the broken train.
The engine was demolished and
SIX cars were thrown from the track.
George Munger, the engineer of the way
freight, and Arthur Small, the fireman,
both jumped before the collision occurred.
Small was instantly killed and Munger
was badly hurt, but not fatally. Daniel
CrockWell, a brakeman on the way freight.
was caught in the crash and instantly
killed, and another brakeman On the heavy
freight train was also killed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-14

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. IA giant hero in
the sky-suddenly outlined against the
heavens through the smoke and roar
of artillery-the huge bronze statue of
Gen. Grant looked to-day to nearly
100000 people on the shore and ships at
the long beach in Lincoln Park. Gay,
shapeless bunting. surrounding mas
sive pedestal of granite, had quickly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-14
OFFICERS OF THE SYNOD.
Rev. c. It. krite Chosen President of q
Reformed Church Body.

Fort WAYNE, Ind, Oct. 9.-The North
western Synod of the Reformed Church,
which is in session here, has elected the
following officers: President, Rev.
e. F. Krite, Louisville, KY; secre.
tary, the Rev. j. j. ,Bannette, of
Sheboygan. Wis; corresponding secretary,
Prof. +. Grether, of Franklin, Wis. Tie
reports ON home missions and on the col
lege at Franklin, Wis, and the orphans S.
home in Fort Wayne showed the institu-
lions to be in prosperous and healthy
condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-14

Discovery of a Shocking Crime in Ala
baIna.
BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Oct. 10.-Last June
Alexander DuTton disappeared from the
southwestern portion of Morgan County,
being last seen with Il man named Il. S.
CaSlleberry. Search for him was made
III vain, and it was supposed he had left
the country. Yesterday q party Of men
came upon the remains of a
lnan in a cedar glade near Mount
Nebo Church, lying on top
CT the ground. By the pocket-book and
papers they were identified as the remains
of button. A bullet hole was found in
the skull, and when the skeleton was
raised and shaken, three more bullets
dropped on the ground. Castleberry has
lett the country
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STANLEY Goes to Australia

LONDON. Oct. 10.-Mr and Mrs. Henry
M. Stanley. accompanied by Mrs. Ten
nant, the mother of Mrs. Stanley, have
started on a tour of Australia. Mr.. Stan
ley is still lame as the result of his recent
accident in Switzerland, and is compelled
to have the assistance of a crutch and a
cfipI1 in WalI-ior
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conception of
Gustav Dore. On
either side, In
tiers, up the
green slope be-
hind the speak
er, distinguished
guests to the
number Of 500
had been given
place. A m on G
them, Mrs. Gen.
Grant, her white
hair showing be-
Death her wild
owls bonnet, was
the cynosure Of
t nous AID 8 of
eyes. Massed to
the front Of the
platform and to
the immediate
RIGHT, and Left. in
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Big Fire III Iowa.

At Columbus Junction, Ia, on the
9th, fire started in blacksmith shop,
and before it could be subdued had
burned two blocks of business houses,
entailing loss Of S150,000. Individual
losses are not yet learned. The insur-
ance is liberal The Washington fire
department was called on, but arrived
too late to do much good. There were
no fatalities.
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Weekly Bank Statement.
A woman Burned to Death

NEW YORK, Oct. 10.-Shortly after 8
o'clock this morning fire broke out in the
fiye-story tenement 80 Willet Street, by
which one woman was burned to death
Anne Hilkowska. The fire was caused by
the explosion of an oil stove The burning
oil set fire TO the woman's clothes, and she
was burnt to death before assistance could
Jaa oh
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PAYING A GLAD TRIBUTE.

dwelling the Statue of Gen. Grant at
Chicago-Token of the Great West
Hundreds of Thousands of People
witness the Ceremony-Mflitary and
Naval Disp1ay-The Brilliant Parade
Prominent People Who Were There.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-14
wlFE's CONFESSION GUILT
1t Is Accepted in Evidence in Sensa
tional Divorce Trial.

tional Divorce Trial.
OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. Sin the divorce
suit of George G. Pratt against Ber-
tha {. Pratt, his wife, whom he
accuses of illicit relations with L. L.
Bromwell, president of the California In
Surance Company. Judge Ellsworth yes
terday ruled that the alleged confession
of Mrs. Pratt should be admitted in
evidence and the confession was
then read. 1t is very lengthy, con-
sisting of several thousand words,
and In it she processes to tell OF her meet
lngS with Bromwell. Her counsel asserted
that the confession was written at the time
of the trial OF Pratt, for shooting Brom-
well. some months ago; that it was de-
signed TO secure Pratts acQuittal on the
charge; that it was obtained from Mrs
Pratt by force, and therefore should nos
be admitted in evidence
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-14
A HEAVY TRAN SEER.
Charles It. Ruggles Disposes of His Man
istee Real Estate.

1sCee TeAI ElstHC6.
MANIsTEE, Mich, Oct. 9.-One of tie
most important transfers ever made in
this county has just been filed for rec
ord. Charles f. Ruggles has conveyed to
his brother-in-law, Edward Buckley, all
his real estate in this county, which
embraces between $1,000 and 10000
acres of land, together with valuable city
property. The con sideration named is 81
and other valuable considerations. The
value of the property transferred is above
half million dollars. The conyeyances
were made in the county of Essex, Ont,
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WATERFOWL, WIS.
LYNCHING AT OMAHA.
The Jail Srrrmed and Negro Taken Out
and Hanged.

The Jail Srcrmed and % Negro Taken Out
and Hanged.
OMAHA, Mo-, Oct 10.-At midnight last
night the county jail was stormed by a
mob of several thousand men, and
Joe Lynch, negro, was taken
from his cell and hanged. He
was charged with assaulting o-year-old
Lizzie Yates, and it was reported that she
had died of the injuries. The Jail officials
made stout resistance but the doors were
batted down with street railway rails.
The entire police force of the city was
summoned to the scene, but was lost
in the crowd. An attempt was
made to drive away the mob with water,
and the fire department was called out.
The hose vas torn up ana the fremen
driven away. When the mob reached the
prisoner he was dragged down the stair
way and onto the street. He was uncOn-
scious when swung the arm of trolly-
wire pole. The lynching occurred in the
heart of the city, the negro beng directly
in front OF Boyd's Opera House.
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EE SHOT THE PRISONER.
How Drunken Man Helped sheriff
Make an Arrest.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Oct. S.-An intoXi
Gated man attempted to assist Deputy Sher-
iff Ford, OF Ontonagon County, to-day, to
arrest an escaped convict at Lake Gogebic.
The officer ordered him away, bit in
spite of the command he covered the
convict with a revolver, and in a moment
OF excitement drew the trigger. he pris-
oners Jaw was shattered by the ball, but
no fatal injury is expected.
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Shocked DIR. Kempster. Party.

LONDON, Oct. "a st. Petersburg dis
patch to the Daily News of this, city. says
the United States immigration commission
ers who have recently been visiting Russia
were painfully impressed by the condition
of Jews who are Within the pale. They
saw, according to the News correspondent,
number of curious examples OF Russian
administration.
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NEWS IN BRIEF.
4 Big Oil Well.

The Greenlee and Forest oil we'll, at
Mcdonald, Pa, was drilled deeper on
the 9Th, and the flow increased to a.
400 barrels day. This is the largest
we'll ever struck in America, and is be-
lieved to be the largest in the world.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-14
ST. PAUL THEATER BURNED.
The Olympic Play House Damaged
$4,000 by Fire.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 9.-EarIy this
morning the Olympic TEeater was Quilted
by fire, causing loss of $4,000. The pro-
prietor, Aid. Pat Conley, is QUO of
the city, and the insurance cannot
be given. Losses of costumes, etc.,
foot up about s., 600, and other losses in the
building will not exceed $4,000. The place
was rebuilt two years ago, and had been
leased few weeks ago for term of five
years by w. j. Wells, who was running it
as variety theater. The cause of the fire
iS nOl-nOWn
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The Famine in Poland.

The famine in Poland is growing
worse. Workmen paraded the streets
of Zawirke and looted the bakers shops
and other places where eatables were
to be obtained. Troops were summoned
and fired upon the mob, killing one
workman and woundlng several others.
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r1red a Cat soaNeI in Oil.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct 10.-At North
Birmingham, last night. some boys satur-
ated cat with coal Oil. set fire to it. and
turned it loose. The cat ran into the resi-
dence of man named Lindsay, and set
fire TO the house, it burning to the ground.
a. \. Rydelfs house also caught, and that
was burned. Loss between $1,000 and
G5 nG0