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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
SEAL CASE IN COURT.
Arguments Begun in the Celebrated
Bchring Sea Proceeding.


WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 9.-The
United States supreme court chamber
was crowded this morning with dis
tinguished members of the bar, present
to hear arguments in the celebrated
case of Thomas Henry Cooper
against the Judge of the United
States court for the District of
Alaska, better known as the Sayward
Behring Sea sealeries case. Ex-Secre-
tary Bayard and ex-Attoraey-Gener
Garland, of President Cleveland's cab
met; ex Senator Edmunds, Senator
Mitchell, of Oregon; Representative
Springer, of Illinois, and others were
present. besides Acknowledgement Mil
Ter, SOLICITOR General Taft, Joseph H..
Choate, Of New York, and others who
will take part in the argument. Justice
Bradley was not present, but the court
will so on with the hearing of the case
whether he be present or not. Justice
Bradley has been in feeble health for
several months past, and though no
specific ailment is known to exist, his
age makes it matter of uncertainty as
to when he will resume his
place on the bench. The court
will therefore hear this and other
cases advanced on the docket
for argument, and Justice Bradley will
take part in the hearing Of such of
them as his health will permit; the 9TH
ers will go on without him. The Sayward
case will come up about 2 o'clock. The
principal contentious of the United
States government and of counsel NOM
inally for the Cooper, but really for
Great Britain, were published at the
time of the filing of the briefs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
SAW YER HAS A WITNESS.
A Third Party Heard His Conversation
with La Toilette.

A Third Party Heard His Conversation
with La Toilette.
MADISON, Wis, Nov. 1.-The Demo-
crat of to-day says: GA great sensation
is in store for Mr.. La Toilette, if report
be true. 1t is nothing less than
the announcement of the fact
that there was third party who
heard the conversation between
him and Senator Sawyer in the Plankin-
ton House-that conversation in which
Mr.. La Toilette claims an almost direct
attempt was made to secure judgment
in the Harshaw suit favorable to the
defendant, from Judge Siebecker,
brother-in-law of Mr.. La Foil
cite. The information comes
from source which justities
the suspicion that it may be true.
Senator Sawyer's complacency while in
Madison yesterday evinced a con-
tented frame of mind which
made those who conversed with
him believe that he was very well
satisfied with the world in general just
at the present time. It is said that he
is holding back the proof in his posses
sion for use as trump card at the proper
moment. It cannot be learned who
the third auditor to the famous inteI-
yiaw ia -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
HAS A WARLIKE LOOK.
Men at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Work
ing Night and Day.

Men at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Work
ing Night and Day.
New FORK, Nov. 9.-These are busy
times at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Night and day the rafting of chains
sound through the usually quiet
yard the big store-houses are open all
the time, and although from the COM
mandant down to the storekeepeY, one
and all say there is nothing up, there
IS every indication of a hurried
departure of the fleet for some
kind of foreign service On all the
ships additional coal room has been
made, and extra stores taken on board.
The Bennington this morning had
steam UP and was ready to put to sea
at moments notice All her men
were aboard and no one was allowed
shore leave. The Atlanta, which is
IN the dry dock, was taking in coal
and will be ready for sea
by Friday. The officers of the
ship were getting their dunnage on
board. The Chicago is another ship
ready for sea, and her men, waiting Or
ders, were taken out in the yard and
drilled in shore movements. Work on
the monitor Miantonomah was pro-
crossing with Il rush.
Commandant Erban this morning was
the busiest of the busy men in the navy
yard. He reached his office at o'clock
and immediately sent hurried order
summor4ng Capt. Kahn, the chief engi-
neer, and several other officers.
For an hour and half they
were in consultation, and then
the officers hurried off to different de-
partments and began sending oroerlies
in ali directions. A telegraphic order
was received at the ordnance depart
ment this morning TO hurry up
certain guns Have the guns
ready by Friday" said Command
ant Erban, ''even if you have
to work overtime" Another dispatch
stated that the Newark, now at the
navy yard at Charlestown, Mass, had
been ordered to the Brooklyn Navy
Yard. The dispatch stated that she
must be ready for sea in ten days.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. AT the
Navy Department it is said that the &C
tivity at the Brooklyn Navy YARD has
no special significance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
FATHER AND SON DEAD.
The Sommerfelds, Berlin Bankers, Di
of Their Self-Inf1icted Wounds

The Sommerfelds, Berlin Bankers, Die
of Their Sen-Infiicted Wounds.
BERLIN, Nov. 9.-The Sommerfelds,
father and son, both members of the
firm Of Friedlander & Sommerfeld, the
bankers of this city who failed on Sat
urday last, and who, after the close
Of the days business, opened
veins in their arms and then
shot themselves in the head with
revolvers, have both succeeded in their
attempts to escape the consequences of
their financial embarrassment AS pre-
viously announced, both father and son
were conveyed to the hospital, where
Felix, the son, died shortly after his
admission. To-day Sigmund, the father,
died also.
1t develops that Hirschfeld & Wolff.
whose failure preci plated that of Fried
lander & Sommer:eld, have been insol-
vent since 1873. For number
of years Wolff has been living
by pawning and selling the securi-
ties of depositors, working in con-
nection with Banker Joseph Leipsiger.
1t is asserted that Wolff, with all the
facts being known to Leipsiger, foated
spurious drafts through Leipsiger and
pawned the securities Of depositors
amounting In value to 3,5OO, 900
marks. Leipsiger finally went to the
wall, ana his failure has tended to the
downfall Of Hirschfield & Wolff,
Among the numerous aristocratic cred
ltors OF the firm are Prince Henry, Of
Prussia, who loses 800, OUO marks, Prince
Guenther, Of Schlesweig- Holste1r
brother of the Empress of Germany,
100000 marks, and Count Luttichon, 8
prominent leader in German society,
100000 marks. Gen Waldersee and
other members of the aristocracv are
severely hit. Wolff is confined in Mos
bit prison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
DAKOTA TOWN IN ASHES.
The Business Portion of Buffalo Gap,
D., DESTROYED,

The Business Portion of Buffalo Gap, S.
D., Destroyed.
HoT SPRINGS, S. D., Nov. 9.-Fire de-
stroyed the business portion of Buffalo
Gap, station on the Fremont, Elkhorn
q Missouri Valley Railroad, twelve
miles from this city, yesterday after
noon. The fire was first discovered at 2
O'Clock in the rear OF r. +. Thompson
& Co.'s store. From there it spread
south and east, famed by strong
northwest wind. About four blocks
Of business houses were de-
stroyed. 1t was with difficulty that
the Elkhorn depot was saved. The
principal losers are: r. E. Thomp-
son q Co., general store; w. J.
Wood & Co., general store; Charles f.
Blackley, drug store; Grand Hotel,
Windsor Hotel and James tlewey, gro
Ger. The loss will reach $50, 900. Light
insurance,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
UNCLE SAM WINS A SUIT.
Indiana, Ohio and Illinois Iyeaten in tn
Cumberland Gap Railway Case.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 9.-The
court of claims to-day rendered a
decision dismissing the suits of the
states of Indiana, Ohio and Hi
nois against the United States to
recover the 2 per cent. fund retained
from the proceeds of the sale of the
Cumberland Gap road, aggregating
81, 100000. The court held that the
fund in question is not trust fund, and
that it is barred by the statute of limita-
tons. An appeal will be taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
DUTY ON AMERICAN PORK.

Fixed by the French Deputies at rs
Francs Per 200 Pounds.
PARIS, Nov. 5.-The customs commit
tee of the Chamber of Deputies has
agreed upon the duty already deter
mined upon by the Senate
of 25 francs per 200 pounds
on American salt meats imported into
France. The report Of the committee
agreeing to the rate Of duty fixed by
the Senate will be presented to the
Chamber OF Deputies on Saturday next.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
Baron De Steur's Answer.

Sioux FALLS, S. D., Nov. 5.-Baron
de Steur's answer to his wife's plea for
divorce has been filed. He is resident
minister from the Netherlands to Paris,
and his home is at The Hague.
He claims his wife has g.
nervous disease, and that the
children were taken from her on adj
vice of physician. He denies that he
tried to incarcerate her in an asylum.
He may appear in person to fight the
divorce
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
SEVENTY-SEVEN LIVES LOST.
| A Steamer Sinks in Cyclone and All but
| Six Of the Crew Perish.

A Steamer Sinks in a Cyclone and All but
Six Of the Crew Perish.
CALCUTTA, Nov. 9.-On Monday last a
cyclone passed over the Andaman ISL
ands, situated in the Bay of Bengal.
The islands form British convict
settlement to which East In
dian criminals are transported,
and the Enterprise, belonging to
the Indian government and used
to convey prisoners to the islands and
for other purposes. was at one of the
ports when the cyclone set in. The
vessel foundered, and of her crew of
eighty-three men only six were saved.
The other seventy-seven went down
with the steamer or were drowned
while attempting to reach the shore.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
plot Against the sultan

LONDON, Nov. 9.-The Times has a
dispatch from Tangier saying: ga plot
has been discovered to place the
Sultan's favorite brother Muley Ismail
on the throne. The Sultan's chief
adviser has been disgraced and dis
Fee, has been deposed and sent to Mo-
rocco with several male accom- plices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
End of the Savings Bank RIM

BosToN, Mass, Nov. AT the Five
Cents Savings Bank everything is quiet
to-day. Money is being deposited
by those who withdrew their
accounts on the run. During
the six days of the run there was with
drawn above deposits $79l, l76. On Sat
urday there was very little money taken
out and the bank received 43S deposits
of average amounts, including 80 new &C.
c0untS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
New Chief in Indian Territory.

TAHLEoUAH, 1. T., Nov. 5.-The two
branches of the Cherokee legislature
have been in joint session since their
organization, busily engaged summing
result of the investigation proved that
the Downing candidate, Joel B. Nave,
was elected principal chief by $50 ma
jority, and Henry Chambers, National
candidate, assistant chief by IS major
ity. The chiefs message will be deliv-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
SIX MINERS KILLED.
Fatal Explosion of Gas in Pennsylvania
Shaft.

SHALT
NANTICoKE, Pa, Nov. Six persons
were killed Sunday afternoon by an ex-
plosion of gas in No. l shaft of the Sus-
quehanna Coal Company. Six were in
stantly killed, and several others were
SO badly injured and burned that they
cannot survive. The killed are: WILL
lam J. Williams, miner, aged so
years; Henry r. Jones, fire boss,
aged 40 years; William JON
athan, aged 80 years; John Arnott, aged
40 years; Caleb Jetthing, aged 80 years;
Thomas Lloyd, driver boy, aged Is
years. The critically injured are:
David Powell, David A. Smith, Thomas
Thomas, and two Polanders, whose
names could not be ascertained. The
accident was caused by the explosion of
safety lamp, the flames OF which ig-
nited the gas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
DESECRATED HER GRAVE,
Remains of Helen Hunt jackson Re
moved to D Ouieter Resting Place.

moved TO Ouleter Nesting Place.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, Nov. S.-The
remains of Helen Hunt Jackson, the
famous poetess, known as ''H. H."
have been removed from Cheyenne
Mountain, where they have been
buried for six years. They were
taken to Evergreen Cemetery and
buried, and the spot will be ap-
propriately markee. This step has been
in contemplation for long time as the
spot which the authoress intended
should be held sacred by those who
knew her, has been desecrated by toll
gates and become the resort of pleasure
seekers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
Collision in a Railway Yard.

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, Nov. "a collision
occurred yesterday in the yards of the
Great Northern, in this city. between a
shop train having nearly 200 men on
just pulling into the yards. Albert
Hanning had his collar bone broken,
his front teeth knocked out, and sus-
tanned a fracture Of the left forearm.
Others were less seriously hurt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
The Austro- Hungarian Budget.

VIENNA, Nov. g. Austro- Hungar-
ian budget for 1892 was presented to
the delegations to-day. 1t shows
that the estimated expenditures
for the fiscal year of 1892
amount to 139, 142, 1856 forms. which is
an increase of $500, 459 forins. The
expenditures on account of the army
are estimated at 119 ,265 1862 forms, an
increase of 800 1913 forms,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
Father Murdered by His Son

OZARK, Mo-, Nov. 9.-Walter Locks.
who is half-witted, killed his father,
an idiot, with an axe, about three miles
northwest of Ozark this morning.
When seen in jail he said he killed his
father because he called him "Bud."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
SNOW IN THE SOUTH.

First Fall of the Season at Washington
and in Virginia.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Nov. Sit is
showing here to-day, the earliest for
years.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 5.-Snow be-
gan falling here at an early hour this
morning, and fell rapidly for several
hourS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
Apia Plot Confirmed.

SAN Francisco, CAL, Nov. Capt. T.
G. Cushman, who lately returned from
Apia, confirms the story regarding the
attempt to blow up the calaboose at
Apia with giant powder. He states he
is the person whom Baron Won PiIsach
wanted to engage for that PURPOSE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
Double Tragedy in New York.

New YORK, Nov. 4.-This morning
John Kramer, Al years old, janitor of
$50 East Twelfth Street, shot his
wife, Mary, in the right temple, causing
fatal wound. Kramer, after the shoot
ing, committed suicide by hanging HIM
self.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
HAS NO JURISDICTION.

Judge Newman Cannot Hear the Har-
shaw Suit at This Time-DeIay in the
Treasury Cases - Exhaustive Argu-
ments Made by Attorney General
O'Connor, Mr.. Fe1ker and j. v.
Quarles-Regu1ar November Term the
Proper Time for Trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
BIG COAL PILES ABLAZE.
Fire at Duluth that Has Caused a Heavy
Loss.

Fire at Duluth that Has Caused Heavy
DULUTH, Mimi, Nov. 9.-The great
coal pile on the Pioneer Fuel
Company's dock is still on fire,
although water has been poured in
to the burning mass at the rate
of 1900 gallons minute since
last Friday. Some sixty men
are wheeling away the coal
from the pile, SO that the
fremen can reach the hottest portion of
the blaze. Some of the largest eleva-
tors lie near the coal docks, but 1t is be-
lieved that they can be saved. The full
extent of the loss is not yet known, but
it will doubtless reach into the hun
dreds of thousands of dollars. An en-
CINE and eight men left Minneapolis for
this city this morning, and will assist in
eXtin9uiShinp the fire
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
,. M. Stewart Chosen President.

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. s. Charles
Morton Stewart has been elected presi-
dent of the Board Of Trustees of Johns
Hopkins University, in place of Judge
George w. Dobbin, deceased.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
Starting a Worlds Fair Boom

HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. 9.-Gov. Patti
son to-day issued a proclamation calling
upon all citizens of the state to prepare
to furnish their full proportion to the
interest, value and financial prosperity
of the Columbian Exposition at Chi
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
Used Arsenic Tor Baking Powde,

AMHERST, N. s., Nov. 6.-The daush-
ter of George Mckay put arsenic in the
pancakes in mistake for baking powder.
All of the family partook of the cakes.
The daughter is dead and the rest OF
the family are slowly recovering.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
Death OF a Wen-Known Lumnerma,

CALUMET, Mich, Nov. 9.-James
Healy, wealthy lumberman, died this
morning at Houghton. He served two
terms as sheriff and one term as acting
sheriff. He was a prominent Demo-
cratic politician.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
Cold Wave strikes Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 9.-The River
Neva is blocked with ice and navigation
is consequently suspended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-11
LIKE THE TREASURY SUITS.
Nebraska Supreme Court Decides tina
PIaintiM Cannot Recover.

MADISON, Wis, Nov. 7.-Attcntion is
just now directed to the decision of the SUI
preme court of Nebraska adverse to
the position OF the state of Wiscon-
sin in the treasury cases. In
this case, Wayne County sued
Bressler, county treasurer, TO recover
gain on public funds by reason Of their in
yeStmenJ by the treasurer. The court
holds, III an opinion by Chief Justice Cobb,
that the county is not entitled to recover,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27

impossibilities. Of life are made by the play
wright to figure as the strongest features in
our modern plays. II Is indeed refreshing
and quite often a novelty, 10 see something
on the stage akin to real, everyday occur
renee and frequent observation. William
Gillette, who is known throughout the land
to all thealer goers as the author of that I'm.
questionably powerful military drama, HELD
by the Enemy" and who made special sue
cess with the authorship of THE Private
Secretary, has given to the public fitting
companion piece to the last named in his
latest work, IAN Comforts of Home"
which is to be presented at the Metropolitan
opera house the entire week. beginning to-
morrow night, by Charles Frohman's dis
unguished company Of players. In the play
you see depicted. i'll a striking and amusing
way, the weaknesses and eccentricities of
name counterpart of every character pre-
sented, known 10 him in everyday life. The
piece is written in its happiest vein and has
moral, which, however, is left for the audi
ence TO apply and not obtrusively thrust for
ward as the point attainable by the author.
The situations are very comical, the
scenes full of fun, and the whole,
TO sum up. proves itself a comedy
of high order, full OF good humor and enter
talnment The Interpretation Of this ex
cellent mirth producer is in the hands Of one
OF Ch9rles Frohman most select companies.
Few companies have met such favor as this
one and have left such an excellent impress
sion throughout the country. Among them
may be mentioned S. Miller Kent Frank
Lamb. Samuel Edwards, Herbert Aging, j.
b. Hollis, II. A. MoreY, Jacques Martin, Ar
thur Hobson James P. Ricketts,. d. j. Sher-
wood. George f. Lask Miss Maud Haslam,
Miss Kate Denn-Wilson. Miss Pearl Means,
Miss Goldie Andrews and Miss Trella Foltz.
The production here will be on the same
scale of magniicence as it was done in New
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
WISE MIR. CARA
Realizes the Mistake of Attacking
Uncle Sam

Rio GRANDE CITY, Tex, Dec. Co.
The main body of the revolutionary
party, pursued by Lieut.. Langhorne,
rode through without stopping any
where to where Cara was, near the
Randado ranch, in Zapata county, and
reported the occurrence to him of the
killing of EdstrOm. Cara is reported
to have said that their action in attack
ing the troops of this government
placed a QuietuS on his hopes of reVolu-
ton against Mexico. inaSmuch as he
now had no asylum when pursued by
the Mexican troops.
He at once assembled what men he
could and crossed into Mexico near the
Arrleros ranch above Mier, and it is
said that he contemplates attacking
that place, or CaImargo or Guerrero, in
the next few days. These reports are
given for what they are worth, and
while they are believed 10 be true, in
somuch as they concern GarZa'S Inten-
tions, his plans more often than not fail
in the execution, and the report then
appears unfOunded.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. Dec. 26.-There
is a rapid shifting of Mexican troops
taking place on account of the revolu-
tionary movements under the leader
ship of Catrina CARA has assumed dur
ing the past few days. That President
Diaz views the situation with great
alarm, there is no longer any doubt. 1t
is a noticeable fact that Cara is be-
coming more popular among the masses
of people in the northern states of
Mexico every day. and there are no less
than 10000 people poor and destitute in
the drought-StrickeD states of Durango,
COahulla, NueYeLeon and Sonora, ready
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-27
A ONE-NIGHT STAND.
George Lederer Tells Good
Theatrical Yarn.

"Once upon time" said George
Lederer, to New York Advertiser re-
porter, II was travelling with a vaude-
vile company through that dark and
undiscovered bourne which lies between
Painted Post, Neb.. and Eau Claire,
Wis. The company carried It's own
musical conductor. and that gentleman,
having lost his raZors at country
hotel, became dependent upon the infre-
Quent, but not less terrible, rural barber.
For an entire week he was unable to
unearth one of these gentlemen, and his
face took on the appearance of an anna
teur currycomb. One evening we
reached town, compared with which
COhOeS might be considered a Seething
metropolis. 1t was nearly o'lock and
the company rushed directly to the the
alter. When the time came TO start the
overture the stage manager looked out
from the side of the curtain and dis
covered the Orchestra-four violinistS,
an obOeiSt, and a pianist-eating apples
and exchanging funny stories with the
six people in the front row.
"Where's our leader?' he queried in
stage whisper.
"'GOne out to gel shaved" answered
the oboe man.
land what's become of your leader?'
Gone out TO shave him.
1--WE found the two conductors in a
grimy barber shop at the end Of the
street. Our baIon-swinger glared
through a mask Of yellow lather, while
his brother artist lowered about him
with razor that had blade like bat
tle-ax.
when we begged that one or the
other of them would come around to the
theater and start the music the local
Orpheus turned upon US and spoke
| thusly:
81 i run this barber shop and l run
that orchestra, and l don't never let one
business interfere with the other. This
man here is the only customer I've had
today, and he don't get out till get
through with him. He told me to fix
him up, and you can bet Pm going to do
| it. Pm going TO shave HIM, shampoo
him. cut his hair, and if l feel like
it I'll trim his eyebrows. That goes.
| See?'
sit went, and so did one-half of the
| performance without a note of music"