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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
CANNOT HOLD AN INQUEST.
Col. AinSWOPth Scores an Unexpected Point
at WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 14--The SUI
preme court of the district this morning
dismissed Col. Ainsworth's petition for
mandamus on two grounds:
/. Holding that deputy coroner is not
legal officer. This invalidates the inquest
as tar as held.
.. The right of a person to be present at
an inquest in person or by counsel is dis
cretlOnary with coroner and therefore not
subject for mandamus.
In Difference to the decision of
the supreme court of the District of
Columbia that there is no such officer
OF the Distri ct of Columbia as deputy
coroner, DR.. Schaefer, who has been
officiating at Willard Hall in that sup
posed capacity, Immediately adjourned
the proceedings until tomorrow at II
o'clock. The curious point now de-
viewed by legally-constitute cor
oner's jury. Unless one of the injured
victims still lingering should die, it may
be necessary to exhume body.
Chief Justice Bingham, in the course
of his opinion on the Ainsworth case,
took occasion to lecture the excited
clerks who thronged the court room
on the necessity of maintaining
lecorum. He told them coroner's
curt was not to be considered as a
own meeting. However, deploring the
circumstances, it was the duty of
all good citizens to pay respect
to the law. Whatever the find
ings of coroner's court might
be, they were not final, and any wrong
done could be righted by proper legal
means hereafter. He admonished them
to let the further proceedings
be conducted in quiet, orderly
way by the coroner himself, ard to re-
press their feelings. This admonition
had an obviously good effect.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
Accident on the Ice Railway.

CHICAGO, III, June NV. J. Rich
mond, of Dunlop, H., was killed and
five others badly injured by an accident
on the ice railway, Midway Plaisance,
late tonight. The injured are: II.
Jacobs, Chicago, confusion of the left
leg; j. Jacobs, Chicago, confusion left
jaw; D. f. Slater, Chicago, confusion
right leg; NJ A. E. Ayers, Chicago, jaw
and both wrists fractured; Carl Freche,
musician, German village, fracture right
arm The sleds on the railway were
going at q high rate of speed around a
sharp curve when the second sled
jumped the track and fell to the ground
fifteen feet below.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
INFANTA'S VISIT ENDS.
The Spanish Princess Bids Farewell to tn
Worlds Fair City,

y
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 14.-Her Royal
Highness Princess Eulalia bowed good
bye to Chicago this morning from the
rear platform Of her special train as it
pulled out for Niagara Falls. Her
departure from her hotel for
the train was witnessed by a
mass Of people greater than on any day
since the 1nfanta arrived. The cor
ridOr leading from the entrance to the
elevator had line Of people on either
side. From the elevator through the
doorway to the curb extendeda strip of
dark-red carpet which had been strewn
with flowers. Facing the hotel, Cos B
and K, of the Seventh Regiment of the
United States Cavalry, were drawn up
in line. The companies came twenty
four miles to act as escort for the Prin-
cess. Upstairs in the hotel larger
crowd than usual had assembled
to catch a farewell glimpse
of the Infanta. Potter Palmer's
fine coach and four handsome bays
awaited the Princess. EulaIia, clad in
a light cloth travelling suit and sailor
hat, stepped lightly into the car
tome, the Duke of Tamames
civ NhdyO1 A1dIIl6Ou.
Davis and the royal suite entered the
remaining carriages. The cavalry
wheeled to the front and amid cheers
from the multitude the procession
started and the party was soon
at the depot. The cavalry drew
up at present swords on the
left curb and Gordon of police
was drawn up with clubs presented
on the right. Stationed near was the
Saragossa Band which played the Span
ish national hymn as Her Royal High
ness passed The Princess, on the arm
Of Mayor Harrison, assembled the stair
way, passed through the waiting-room
and Immediately descended to her pri-
vate car which was in waiting below.
She mounted the rear platform at once
and remained there until the train left,
followed by a ringing goodbye cheer
from the crowd.
Mayor Harrison was presented by the
1nfanta with a solid gold cigarette case
on which is crown set with diamonds
A Russia leather case with gold clasp
lnclosed the valuable gift. In presenting
1t the Princess expressed to His Honor
her thanks for his courtesy and said:
"As you are so fond of smoking [ am
sure you will always think of me as you
use this case, and rest assured that [
shall ever bear you in grateful remem-
brance, for | can never forget Chicago
and it's gallant mayOr"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
ROBBED THE BANK AND FLED.
A Dishonest Manager Responsible for
Kansas Failure.

A Dishonest Manager Responsible for o
Kansas Failure.
Topeka, Kas., June 14.-State Bank
Commissioner Breidenthal, who has re-
Gently made an examination into the af-
fairs of the Bank of Burr Oak which
failed last Saturday, declares that Man
ager Hurlburt, Of the bank, conducted
its affairs in such manner
rs to make him liable to a term in
the penitentiary. Hurlburt dis
appeared the day after the failure, leav-
ing a wife and two children. Commits
sioner Breidenthal says Hurlburt has
made many false entries. The banks
deposits amount to $45, 900, and although
the assets on their face show value of
$53, 900, they are nearly worthless and
will net the depositors less than 20 cents
on the dollar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
HALF RATES TO THE FAIR.
Probable Sweeping Reduction in Eastern
Passenger Cards.

New YORK, June IA proposition to
make half fare rate for special excur-
sions to the Worlds Fair will be laid
before the general passenger agents of
the Trunk Line Association at
their meeting in this city to-
morrow. The sentiment in favor
of cheaper rates to enable persons
of moderate means to see the great fair
in Chicago is quite general among the
Eastern railway men. The action of
the Central Traffic Association in au-
thorizing half fare ticket from points
within its territory to Chicago and re-
turn meets with much favor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
CLEARINGHOUSE CERTIFICATES.
New York Banks to Aid Country Cor
respondents.

new xOrk Banks TO Ala country COr-
respondents.
New York, June 15.-For the purpose
of inducing the banks Of the country to
join hands for the country's financial
veal, the clearing house committee iE
this city had an important meeting to-
day. The banks are beginning to feel
the prolonged and unusual drain which
the interior is making upon them, and
a meeting of the clearinghouse COM
mittee was held yesterday afternoon to
discuss the situation. They will, it is
understood, endeavor throughout the
manifold channels at their command to
persuade the banks at all other inn
portant centers to adopt the same poll
cy that they favor. The end in view
can be obtained only by the issue Of
clearinghouse loan certificates. That
would make available for use between
banks a vast amount of perfectly good
assets which are now uncurrent.
The clearinghouse Association final
ly decided to issue per cent. loan GER
tifcates to tide those banks which need
help over the present financial troubles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
CANAL BOODLERS FREE.
De LeSSepS and His Associates Released
from the French Prison.

IfUlil Ull6 TI6lICU Tl1SUl
PARIS, June 15.-Considerable excite
ment has been caused by the decision
of the court of Cessation on the appeal
of Charles de Lesseps and the other de-
PENDANTS convicted of fraud in connec-
ton with the Panama Canal Company.
The courS handed down it's decision
to-day, quashing the sentences on the
ground that the statute Of limitations
covered the offenses charged and that
the indictments on which the prisoners
were tried was irregular. In conse-
quence of this decision, M. Eifel was
at once liberated from prison
Charles de Lesseps, who is in
the st. Louis Hospital suffering
with an acute attack of dyspepsia,
was informed that he was at liberty
but he was too i'll to leave the hospital
There were five defendants convicted
on the trial, which ended on February
9 last. These were Ferdinand de Les
seps, his son Charles, Marius Fontane,
Henri Cottu and Gustave Eiffel. Ferdi-
nand de Lesseps was sentenced to five
years imprisonment and to pay fine
The decision of the court sustains the
contention OF the appellants, and, aside
from the defective Indictment, declare.
that they are entitled to their liberty
And thus ends one of the greatest Grim
inal cases France has ever known in
which the names of men prominent
in political and social life were
badly smirched, and which caused one
man-Baron de Reinach-to commit
suicide, and two or three others to flee
the country,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
Powder Magazine Explodes.

ATHENS, June ia government
powder magazine at Scaramanga, few
miles from this city, exploded to-day
Twenty persons, including officers and
soldiers, were killed, and great damage
The Crown Prince has gone to the scene
to aid the sufferers. The loss is esti-
mated at So 900 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
sAToLLI PAYING OFF WIGGER.
The Papa1 Delegate Will Not Attend
Seton Hall Commencement.


Seton Hall Commencement.
New YORK, June 14.-Father Corri-
gan, of Hoboken, is authority for the
statement that Mgr. Satolli will not at
tend the commencement exercises at
Seton Hall College, Orange, to-day.
Father Corrigan says the Monsignor will
take this course because of the action
of Bishop Wigger during the papal
ablegate's recent visit to Hoboken and
West Hoboken in refusing to meet
him at Father Corrigan's and compelling
him to 90 to the Passionist monastery
at West Hoboken. 1t is also reported
that Bishop Wigger has taken offense
at the Archbishop's course and will
sail for Rome on July7 to lay the matter
before the propaganda. Bishop Wig
gers friends, however, say that his visit
to Rome was arranged two months ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
Sanger Beats the World

LONDON, June 17.-Walter Sanger
again demonstrated that he was a fast
rider to-day. He took part in the Dull
wich mile race to-day at the Herne Hill
track and proved himself to be the SUI
periOr Of the other contestants He
made the mile in 2:29 3-5. Harris was
second and Pope third. In the five
mile race Wilson beat Harris. The
winners time was 1902 So. Sanger
did not start in this race.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
TurDin'S Little Gun.

PARIS, June 16.-M. Turpin, the in
ventor Of melinite, has invented new
gun which can be carried on a light
wagon. In quarter of an hour it can
discharge %, 900 projectiles over an area
of 1896 yards he declares that none of
the present armor plates or Notifications
are capable of resisting it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
TEST OF SAENGERFEST HALL.
The Auditorium at Cleveland Found t.
Be Sarisfa Glory.

CLEVELAND, O., June 1.-THE big
Saengerfest Auditorium rang with music
for the first time yesterday afternoon.
Echoes from a thousand voices resound-
ed throughout the spacious hall
in joyful harmony. 1t was the initia-
ton Of melody in the building. After
the first strains Of music had pene-
trated the remote corners of the
hall, the fact was thoroughly
proven that the acoustics were
perfect. The building will seat $1,000
persons and will be used for the twenty
seventh national saengerfest, which
meets in this city July II. II. IL and IA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
BUFFALO OIL FIRM FAILS.
Genesee Oil Works in the Hands of
ReceiVer-Debts $500. 900.

BUFFALO, N. Y, June 16.-The Gene
see Oil Works, limited, have made a
general assignment The liabilities Of
the company are about 100000. The
cause of the assignment was the inabil-
ity to meet several large notes when
they became due or to have them ex-
tended. Among the preferences are
the First National Bank of Minersville,
Pa, two notes for s., 900 and 81 ,0OO the
Hazleton Banking and Trust Company,
of Hazleton, Pa, 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
Body of the Chicago Banker Found

CHICAGO, H., June 1.-THE body of
Hermann Schaffner, the banker, who
has been missing since the day his bank
collapsed two weeks ago, was found
floating in the lake late this afternoon.
1t was brought to shore by fisherman,
who was using throw line, the hook
upon which caught in the clothing.
The body was fully identified by papers
found upon it and by the relatives of
Mr. Schaffner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
NO NEWS FROM VERHOFF.
The Missing Member of the PearY Party
Probably Dead.

PrObaOIy Dead.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 1.-THE bark
Argenta, Capt Smith, has arrived here
from Ivigtut, Greenland, but brought
no news of young Yer of, the missing
member of the Peary expedition, or
of Capt. Lawrence and crew Of
the bark Platina, which is sup
posed to have been crushed
by the ice in the Arctic regions
over year ago. The families of these
missing men had every hope that with
the first arrival from Greenland this
year would come news of their missing
relatives, but Capt. Smith and his Off
GERS heard nothing of the unfortunate
people. The impression of natives about
1vigtut is that Verhoff long since
persisted and that the bark Argenta was
crushed off the harbor and all was lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21

wind has been blowing over the fields
of South Dakota for ten days and not a
drop of moisture has fallen. The sur
face of the ground is so parched that
unless rain comes this week thousands
of acres of grain will not be worth har
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
NO NEWS FROM VERHOFF.
The Missing Member of the Peary Party
Probably Dead.

Probably Dead.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 1.-THE bark
Argenta, Capt. Smith, has arrived here
from Ivigtut, Greenland, but brought
no news of young ,Verhof, the missing
member of the Peary expedition, or
of Capt. Lawrence and crew of
the bark Platina, which is sup
posed to have been crushed
by the ice in the Arctic regions
over d year ago. The families of these
missing men had every hope that with
the first arrival from Greenland this
year would come news of their missing
relatives, but Capt Smith and his Off
GERS heard nothing of the unfortunate
people. The impression of natives about
Ivigtut is that Ferhof long since
persisted and that the bark Argenta was
crushed off the harbor and all was lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
HE sWAMPED THE COMPANY.
Dishonest President of the Cassen Com

Dishonest President of the Cassen Com
pany Causes a Failure.
New YORK, June 19.-Justice Law
renee, Of the supreme court, has ap-
pointed Henry J. Braker receiver Of the
Cassel Publishing Company in an action
brought by H. S. Archer, director and
former vice-president on allegations
that it has become insolvent. The COM
pany'g financial condition is attributed
to It's president, Oscar NJ. Durham,
floating $l68, 900 worth of notes for his
own obligation, it is declared. Durham
rs said to have disappeared.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
Two Bic Fires Fires.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 16.-The High
spire distillery burned tonight, with
5000 barrels of whisky, entailing loss
IF 100000. The fire is supposed to
have been incendiary.
SCRANTON, Pa, June 15.-The princi-
pal buildings in the town of Dundotf
burned this morning. Loss, S150,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
JUBILEE OF A CARDINAL.
Anniversary of the Conservation of Gil
bOns as Bishop

BALTIMORE, Md, June 16.-Twenty-
five years ago this summer Cardinal
Gibbons was consecrated bishop, and
the silver anniversary of his elevation
to that important office in the church
will fall on August 16. AS the
Cardinal will be away from the city
from time to time during the summer it
has been decided to celebrate the ami
versary on October next, when the an
niversary of his conservation as arch
bishop Of Baltimore will be also close at
hand
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
TRIAL OF ARTHUR'S CASE.
The Action for 100000 Damages to
Come Up on September 1S.

CLEVELAND, o., June 15.-Judge Kicks,
of the United States circuit court, has
fixed the date for the trial of the most
important case on his docket. 1t is that
brought against Chief p. M. Ar
thur of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers, for $780,
900 damages for alleged encour-
agement of the recent strike on the Ann
Arbor road at Toledo. A special ar
gument of the case has been made for
Monday, September Is. 1t will be heard
at Toledo before a special jury The
case has provoked widespread discus
alOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
HARD TIMES AT CRYSTAL FALLS.


Mines Close Down and Banks Suspend
Owing to Tight Money Situation.
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich, June 17.-All
of the mines here except the Mans
field, Claire and Michigan have sus-
pended work, and one of these will
probably close in a few days. Both
banks in the city have suspended.
There is no money whatever in circu-
lation. All are leaving who can secure
tickets to travel out uDOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
Fatal Fire at Coney Island.

CoNEY ISLAND, N. Y, June 17-This
resort was visited by another bad fire at
an early hour this morning resulting in
the destruction of about $4,000 worth
of property, the burning to death of
John Madden, a volunteer fireman, and
the slight burning of several others.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
CIGARETTE ACT INVALID.
The Washington Act Declared to Be I'm
constitutional.

SEATTLE, Wash, June 1.-THE law
passed by the last legislature prohibit
ing the sale of cigarettes has been sue
cesstully attacked through habeas cor
district court here by New York to-
bacco firm. The state will appeal to
the United States supreme court. The
petitioners contend that the small pack
age of cigarettes is an original package
and its sale cannot be prevented by
state laws.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
Greece Taking "a Shake Up.

ATHENS, June IA repetition of
earthquakes is reported from various
parts of Greece. Serious damage was
done at Thebes, where houses are in
ruins and the inhabitants are camping
out in tents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
BRAZILIAN WARSHIPS SAIL.
Part of the Colombian Fleet Leave New
York for Rio.

New York, June 1.-THE Brazilian
warships Aquidaban and Tiradentes
sailed from this port to-day for Rio de
Janeiro. Capt. Comes, of the Tira-
denies, said before sailing that the
Brazilian squadron would probably
reach Rio de Janeiro about July Is.
The Brazilian warship Republica is now
on it's way down the Brazil coast.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
six-story Chicago building Burned.

CHICAGO, Ill, June 1S.-A six-story
building at Wabash Avenue and Con-
gress Street was entirely DESTROYED by
fire to-day. The structure was oc-
cupied by a number of firms whose
combined losses aggregate $500, 600.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-21
Wheat in the Northwest Needs Rain.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 1.-THE rain
predicted for to-day in the Northwest
by the signal service did not come, and
there is no longer any doubt but that
the young grain has been seriously
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-03-25
IMPERSONAL MENTION.

AN old lady in Beverly, Mo-, is said to
have slept in the same corded bed every
night for ninety years.
A RESIDENT of Alton, Mo-, claims to
have recently sold a gold dollar coined
in 1904 to a Chicago coin collector for
S $1,000.
"TALB about vanity!'' said a uni
why. ! saw a man stand up this morn
ing before one of those little narrow
mirrors between the seats on an ele-
waited car and deliberately survey him
self from head to foot"
Two YOUNG women have been ex-
PEELED from the normal school in Phila-
delphia for a prearranged filtration with
two nice and handsome young men
in the corridors. The young fellows
had called to inspect the school," and
were taken from room to room by a
young lady escort.
THE other day. said a man, when
| saw a woman slip on a banana skin l
found that for some reason it surprised
me, and then | realized that while / had
seen many men slip on banana skins l
had never before seen a woman do so.
Whether women do step on them and l
haven't happened to sec them, or
whether they are more watchful and
avoid them | cannot say"
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An Effort to Explain.

Diner-How comes this dead fy in
my soup?
Waiter-In fact, sir, / have no posi-
tive idea how the poor thing came by
its death. Perhaps it had not taken
any food for a long time, dashed upon
the soup, ate too much of it and con-
tracted an inflammation of the stom-
ach that brought on death. The fly
must have had a weak constitution, for
when l served up the soup it was dane
ing merrily on the surface. Perhaps
and the idea presents itself only at this
moment-it endeavored to swallow too
large a piece of vegetable; this remain
ing fast in the throat, caused a choking
in the windpipe. This is the only rea-
son l a give for the deathof that poor
insect!-Tid-B Bits.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-03-25
SAYINGS AND DOlNGS

Mrs. LESNIE WILLIAMS has been
elected state librarian by the Tennessee
legislature.
SAMUEL RAMSEY writes in the Journal
Of Education that English pronuncia-
ton and spelling are probably the most
discordant ever known.
POTTER, of the Maverick bank, was
convicted on counts /, 3, s., z, o, IL, Is,
II. 10. %, 25, 81, 81, SO, 35, 39-all odd
numbers.
WILLIAM GREENWOOD, of German
town, Pa, is willing to wager all he is
worth in the world-about s25, 600
that he can paddle through the rapids
at Niagara falls in a fiat-bottom skiff.
A LONDON paper has awarded a two
guinea prize for the best definition
of a baby. The lady who won the prize
sent in this answer "A tiny feather
from the wing of love dropped into the
sacred lap of motherhood"
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-03-25
A Considerable Husband.

Mr.. Green is away on a long trip,
and some of his friends asked his wife
if she heard from him often.
mo. indeed" she said, with a
startled look, II haven't heard from
Tom since he left home"
Doesn't he write to you?"
He hasn't written this trip"
Are you not a~nxious?"
No; l should be if he wrote"
why how strange!"
Not at all. When everything is going
well, Tom never sends me a letter, bat
the moment he is feeling bad, or bust
ness is dull. he writes home all about
it. This is a case where no news is
good news."-Detroit Free Press.