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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
HAS A ROTTEN LOOK.
Sensational Developments in the Grand jury
Investigation in Oklahoma.

GUTHRIE, Ok, Oct. 2S.-Something
will drop in Guthrie shortly that will
cause a big political sensation, unless
uing its investigation into the alleged
frauds in connection with the filing of
claims on the Cherokee strip, and the
evidence brought out promises to result
in number of indictments. District
Attorney Speed is doing his work in
thorough manner and he is confident
the jury will return true bills against a
number of persons. The grand jury
will not complete it's work for several
days.
Charges of fraud have been made
since the opening of the Strip, and even
before the rush took place there were
rumors that certain persons were re-
ceiving favors that the law did not sane
ton. About two weeks ago United
States District Attorney Speed began
investigating the charges Of fraud, col
fusion and bribery that were being
made freely against the officials of
the land offices in the Strip,
and the department clerks and
officials who had charge Of the
opening. He at once arranged to bring
matters before the United States grand
jury. For over q week he piled up
evidence against the Enid officials be-
fore the grand jury at Kingfisher, and
then he came here and began hunting
down the Perry officials. From the
very first the testimony was sensational.
Scores of men testified to having given
brides to soldiers, booth clerks, deputy
marshals and other subordinates, and
then came those who testified regarding
the illegal receiving of filing papers.
Joseph Miller, prominent attorney,
was brought before the grand jury, but
he refused to testify regarding the lille
gal filings made by the officials for
consideration, as it might criminate
himself. He was brought before Judge
Dale, who ordered him to testify and
he did so, revealing some startling facts.
4. j. Handlin, chief clerk of the
Perry land Office, was also placed upon
the stand. He refused to answer any
questions regarding irregular and illegal
filing being received for the reason that
it might criminate himself, but was
ordered by Judge Dale to testify as to
the acts of all others employed in the
lanC. office.
his testimony alone SuDStanuateS the
most radical charges of fraud, for it
shows thatman men were broughtinto
the land office who had never been in
line and allowed to make filings; that
filings were made by men who never
appeared at the land office; that places
were openly bartered in the line; that
certain men who loafed about saloon
acted as steerers and brought in men at
the back door to make filings.
Mr.. Speed will bring in lot more Of
the officials to testify and proposes to
push the investigation until the grand
jury has evidence sufficient to indict
and convict every crooked official he
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
FUNERAL OF M. GOUNOD.
A Vast COncourse Pays a Final Tribut
to the Composer.

Vast Concourse Pays a Final Tribute
to the Composer.
PARIS, Oct. 27.-The remains of Gou-
nod, the great composer, were buried
to-day with full civic and military hon
ors. Present at the funeral were all
the celebrities in arts and sciences
who could possibly manage to cone
to Paris for the occasion. The
hearse was followed by two large
chariots laden with floral offerings, and
other colossal tributes in flowers to the
dead musician were borne upon the
shoulders of many of the mourners.
There were large crowds present at the
funeral of the composer of Faust, "
but they were slim assemblages
in comparison to those which
attended the funeral of Marshal Mac
Mahon. All the musical societies of
France sent delegations to the funeral
and they marched in procession to the
church of La Madeline. At the Made
line those attending the last rites over
the body of Gounod listened to a de-
Hghtful solemn musical service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
IS NANSEN'S PARTY LOST e?
Report That the Explorers Ship Eta
Been Lost in Arctic Waters

Report That the Explorers Ship Eas
Been Lost in Arctic Waters.
LONDON, Oct. 27.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette this afternoon says that a Nor
wegian returning from Northern Russia
brings news to the effect that since
leaving Jugorschar Strait, otherwise
known as Pet Strait, narrow pas
sage between Northwest Siberia and
the Island of Valgata. the Nor
Wegian exploring vessel Fran was.
sighted by number Of Samoyedes, and
was working heavily and awkwardIv in
the ice. According to the Pail Mali
Gazette story the Russians claim that.
the Fran would be unable to withstand
the buffeting from the ice as we'll as the
pinching she was sure to receive. 1t is.
also stated that Nansen's temperament
had greatly changed and that he seemed
Facilitating, restless and melancholy.
The article concludes by stating that.
had Nansen returned. news from him
would have been received ere now.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
1T WAS A PIECE OF SAUSAGE.

Supposed Body of Baby Victim at,
Battle Creek Was Part of Luncheon.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Oct. 27.-Thiss
morning the coroner made post-mor~
tenn examination on all the bodies of
the Grand Trunk victims left in
the morgue. When he came to.
the body Of the supposed baby
it was discovered that it was
only a piece of burned bologna sausage,
a tongue sandwich, some brains and
two human feet. This lowers the num-
Der of victims to twenty-seven. The
three bodies which are still unidenti-
fed will be buried together here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
GRESHAM APOLOGIES.
He Expresses Regret for the Salute to tho
Brazilian Rebel Flag.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 26.-The re-
n1oval of Rear Admiral Stanton by Sec
rotary Herbert from his command of
the United States fleet in Brazilian
waters for saluting the flag of
Rear Admiral Mello, the Brazilian in
surgent leader, was the sole topic of
comment among naval officers to-
day. Gossip points to the proba-
bic selection of Commodore Rich
ard ". Meade, the president of
the Medical Examining Board, as
a likely successor of Commodore
Stanton. Secretary Gresham, it is said,
has expressed verbally to Minister
Mendonca the deep regret Of this gov
eminent at the action OF Rear Admiral
Stanton and assured him that an official
explanation would be forwarded to his
government. Senior Salvador de
Mendonca, the Brazilian minister,
said to-day that the action Of the Unit
ed States government in removing Adj
miral Stanton is entirely satisfactory to
his government and that no apologies
are expected or desired.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
WASHINGTON BELLE SUICIDES.
The Daughter of Ex-Attcrney-Gener
Garland Ends Her Life.

The Daughter of Ex-Attcrney-Gener
Garland Ends Her Life.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 27.-Miss
Daisy Garland, daughter of ex-United
States Acknowledgement Garland, COM
mitted suicide this morning at her home
in this city by shooting herself. She
was 81 years Of age and is thought to
to have been insane at the time.
From the position IN which Miss Gar
lands body lay it is evident that she
had stood in front of large mirror and
taken deliberate aim at her heart. She
had taken the precaution of turning on
all the gas jets in the room So in case
the bullet failed in its deadly work
the gas would smother her in her sleep
of death
The true cause of Miss Garlands self
inflicted death may never be known.
She had q secret Of some kind that
preyed constantly on her mind but it is
said none of her friends knew exactly
what it was An intimate friend
said this was the case. Many surmises
as to the real causes would be made, he
said, but as she had persistently refused
to communicate it to any one it was
probable the secret had died with her.
It was thought, he said, by some of her
associates that she had a love affair
which had turned out badly. If this
were true the family or friends pro-
fessed not to know who the man in the
case is. No one in the house heard the
pistol shot nor did anyone hear the fall.
Her family relations were Of the most
pleasant. She was great favorite with
her father who supplied her with every
comfort and studied to make her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
STATIONS EXPLANATION.
He Admits Calling on Admiral MeIIO and Sa-
luting BpazlS Flag.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct, 2S.-Inas-
much as there seems to be an impression
that the President acted on the matter
of removing Admiral Stanton without
hearing from him, Secretary Herbert
states to-day that he sent a telegram Of
inquiry and had received the following
reply:
Rio DE JANE1Ro, Oct %, Secretary of
Nary, Washington: Before anchoring, sa-
luted flag of Brazil, twenty-one guns. Sa-
er anchoring received visit from abide
camp of Admiral Mello, flying the Brazilian
flag. Returned said visit. Saluted Brazil
ian admiral ahoat Salute was returned by
same. No call received from any Brazilian
official from the shore. Next day called
upon Brazilian admiral; visit returned
Mello only Brazilian admiral afoat
STA STOS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
BIG FIRE IN PITTSBURG.
Immense Storage Plant Destroyed by Flames
Caused by an EXpIoSOn.

PIrTsBURe, Pa, Oct. 27.-The large
warehouse of the Chautauqua Lake Ice
Company, on Pike Street, was de-
stroyed by fire to-day. 1t is a six-story
brick structure, 100 feet long. The
Pittsburg Storage Company's building
adjoining was also burned. The fire
was caused by a boiler explosion this
afternoon. The explosion occurred Oh
the fifth floor where large lot Of whis-
ky was stored. Four men We're in the
room at the time and the flames cutting
Oft their retreat they were forced to
jump to the ground; all were seriously
injured. Their names are:
T. J. HEILMAN.
WILLIAM SMITH.
JOHN GRIFFIN.
WILLIAM PARKE.
At 2:30 p. NJ. the western and south
ern walls fell with crash, burving four
tenement houses on Mulberry Alley
and one Oh Thirteenth Street. Fortu-
nately the occupants had all deserted
the buildings before the wall came
down. A man was on the fifth floor Of
the building at the time of the explo-
sion and was also badly injured. His
name is Edward Steiss.
The fire destroyed two immense six
story buildings occupied by the Chau-
tauqua Lake Ice Company and the.
Pittsburg Storage Company and about a
dozen dwellings were crushed by falling
walls and seven men were injured.
The loss will probably be 100000, with.
by an explosion of whisky on the fifth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
OPERA COMPANY DISBANDS.

After Playing Two Nights at Madison.
Digby Bell Abandons the Road.
MADISON. Wis, Oct. 26.-The Digby
Bell Opera Company disbanded here,
this morning after the conclusion of a
two-night's engagement. The company
has been playing to poor business for
some time. 1t was decided to abandon.
the road and cancel all engagements.
All bills here were paid and the ex--
peDses of the company to New York
for which place most of the members,
including Bell. left this morning. Bell
will join the Lillian Russell Opera Com,
OaDV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
CHARLES COGHLAN Welded.

Kuehne Beveridge, the Sculptures, Be
comes the Actors Wife.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 26.-Charles
Coghlan, the actor, was married last
night to Kuehne Beveridge, the actress
and scu!ptress, also a member of
his company. The pair left for
Louisville. The bride is a San
Francisco girl and is we'll known
in art circles. She has been a member
of Miss Coghlan's company about six
weeks, this being her first season on the
stage. Charles Coghlan is a brother of
Rose COghlan
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
STREET RIOT IN BOSTON.
Policemen and "a Mob of Italians Have u

Sharp Encounter.
Boston, Mass, Oct. 2S.-There was a
riot in the Italian quarter of the city
last night, in which stillctos, clubs and
razors figured, during which five men
were seriously wounded while thir-
ty-tive others were more or less
injured. A policeman saw Frank Sog-
gessee, an Italian, under the influence
OF liquor IN North Square, and arrested
him, whereupon an Infatuated crowd of
Italians rushed down upon him and
tried to rescue the prisoner. When
patrolmen appeared on the scene in
the patrol wagon they, too, were
set upon by the mob and
while they were clubbing their
way to where Patrolman Look
and Andrew Fairban, the latter citi-
zen and former officer, were pinned
against a building half dozen of the
mob closed in on Fairban and several
plunged their knives into his back. The
officers charge broke up the mob and
they made number of arrests.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
CARNOT AT TOULON.
President of France Returns the Visit
of Russian Officers.

TOULoN, Oct. 27.-President Carnot
arrived here early this morning in or
der to be present at the launching of
the armed barbette ship Jaureguiberry
Of IL, SIS tons displacement, and to re-
turn the visit of the Russian sailors to
Paris. President Carnot was most cor
daily greeted by large crowds of
RRGR3 p gPon ms wb ha mere
accorded him. Crowds had assembled
to greet the President and to cheer the
Russian sailors previous to their de-
parture for other waters. The battle
ship Jaureguiberry is sister ship of the
battleship Charles Martel and is calcu-
lated to be one Of the most powerful
ships in the French navy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
Welded AT KENOSHA.

EIoping Chicago Couple Secure the
Services of a Wisconsin Parson.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 27.-Miss Mamie
Hughes, daughter of Mrs. Anna Hughes,
of 42O Wheeler Avenue, South
Evanston, eloped with Sydney
Anderson, of Chicago, and was
married at Kenosha, Wis, Wednes-
day afternoon. The marriage was
a surprise to Miss Hughes many
admirers and friends. Miss Hughes is of
one Of the wealthiest and most widely
known families in Evanston. Mr.. An
derson is comparatively unknown in
thu CitV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
CALLED HIMSELF A CONSUL.
William Brennan, a GhouIish SwindIer
Arrested in Mexico.

NFlIlIan brennan, Il GnOulISh SWIndler,
Arrested in Mexico.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 27.-The
State Department has received informal
ton from Consul Shafer at Vera Cruz,
Mex, of the arrest of William Bren-
nan alias Charles Hamilton Shafer.
Brennan is the man who represent
ed himself as the consul of the
United States at Perote, Mex, and sent
out letters to persons in the United
States in which he pretended that, he
was assisting in settling up the estate of
deceased person and asked the remit
lance of S25 to get the release of the re-
mains from an undertaken who held it
under claim for the AMOUNT of burial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
MANY LIVES IN DANGER.
Attempt to Cause Disaster at French
WSrShin,S launch. ].

Attempt to Cause a Disaster at a French
Warship's Launch. -
ToULoN, Oct 28.-The French news
papers report that before the launching
of the Jaureguiberry yesterday criminal
attempts were discovered to imperil
the success of the launch and to cause
a terrible accident which would have
involved considerable loss of life. The
attempt, however, is said to have been
discovered in time to prevent any acct
dent and thorough investigation of
the affair is now being made by the po-
lice. The authors of this criminal con-
spiracy are said to be Italians.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
KILLED THE WRONG MAN,
Slayer of Supposed Train Robber Ar
rested for Murder.

Slayer OF a Supposed Train RObber Ar
rested for Murder.
KALIsPELL, Mont, Oct. 27.-Sensation-
al developments have followed the kill
ing Of Jack White, the Northern Pacific
train robber, who was shot in the
mountains east of here Monday
by J. P. Gensman. The coro-
ner's jury commenced an investiga-
ton of the case on Tuesday, and
as the only evidence before it
was that Of the bandits SLAYER, some
doubt arose as to the identity of the
dead man, which doubt ripened into
suspicion that a serious blunder had
been made. The jury found that Gems
man killed White with felonious intent
and late last evening he was arrested on
the charge of murder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
NO FIGHTS IN INDIANA.
Gov. Matthews Determined to Put
End to Ring Contests.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 25.-Gov.
Matthews has decided to stop prize
fighting in Indiana if it is possible.
He has received a communication
from Fishers Station, where the
brutal Evans-Johnson mill took place
yesterday morning, asking if prosecu-
ton is possible. The Governor to-day
replied that it was and urged the owners
to carry the affair into the courts. The
Governor has been notified that new
athletic club was organized in
Northern Indiana and he has notified
the secretary Of state not to incorporate
it until it can be learned if the state
can refuse legal life to such an organiza-
ton. The fight is a judicial one which
will have to be determined in the court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
WOODRUFF AGAIN ESCAPES.

Jury Fails to Convict in the Case of the
Arkansas Treasurer.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Oct. 27.-The jury,
in defaulting State Treasurer Wood
rufus case, after being out since Tues
day, reported this morning that they
were unable to agree upon a verdict,
and were discharged. The jury stood
ten for conviction and two for acQuittal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
THREE PASSENGERS INJURED.

Rear-end Collision on the Chicago s.
Erie Road at A1ger.
KENToN, O., Oct. ga rear-end col
lision occurred last evening on the sid
ing at Alger on the Chicago & Erie
road. A light engine with caboose
struck the rear coach of the local &C
commodation wrecking it. Mrs. Denni-
son, Mrs. Sadler and Mrs. Anderson,
passengers, were injured. They were
taken to Lima. The accommodation
crew sent out no fagman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
STOCKHOLDERS MUST PAY.

indianapolis Bank Owners Called On to
Make Good a Shortage.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 28.-By di-
rection of the comptroller of the cur
rency, Eckels, Edward Hawkins, re-
ceiver of the Indianapolis National
Bank, which failed several weeks ago,
to-day gave notice that he would enforce
the individual liability law of stock
holders of the bank. Each stakeholder
will be assessed 500 on each share he
holds. The total assessment will reach
$500 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
FIRE IN A PENITENTIARY.
Part of the Nebraska Prison Shops De
stroyed by Fire.

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. PA fire
started in the foundry at the state peni-
tertiary last evening, and before the
flames could be gotten under control
the foundry and all the buildings which
were destroyed. The loss is over $780,
600. The buildings were a part of the
shops used by the contractors. The
convicts in the dollhouse were consid-
erably excited at first, but soon got over
all fears for their safety, and as the fire
destroyed one after another Of the
shops they cheered Justify.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
NooRs ATTACK THE sPANIARDS.

Regulars Forced to Retire Under the
Fire of the Natives.
MADRID, Oct. 2S.-The minister of
war, Gen. Mayallo, received a tele-
graphic message from Leila to-day say
ing the Moors opened fire in great force
upon the Spaniards who were working
upon the fort now in course of erection.
The dispatches from Leila add that the
fire Of the Moors was SO well directed
that the Spaniards were obliged to
retreat. however, in good order.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
CREDITORS SHARE ALIKE.
Important Decision in the Banker Kean
Bankruptcy Case.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 27.-The Illinois
supreme court has rendered a decision
in the celebrated Banker S. A. Kean
million dollar assignment case which in
effect makes a voluntary assignment
an irrevocable trust. The effect of the
decision in future bankruptcy litigation
will be to tend to make the freezing out
of small creditors impossible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
ATTACK ON THE A. P. A.
Sensational Petition Filed by Congress
man from Michigan,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 81. = Mr..
Weadock, of Michigan, to-day filed SEN
sational statement affecting the title of
William S. Linton, memorial from ex-
Representative Youmans, who was a
candidate against Representative Lin
ton. The petition asserted that Mr.
Linton's election was neither legal nor
valid. It asks for a committee to investi-
gate the question which involves the
existence of an un-American, illegal and
traitorous organizatlon-the American
Protective Association.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
HARRISON SHOT DEAD.
Mayor of Chicago Assassinat-
ed by a Crank.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 29.-Mayor Carter
Henry Harrison was shot three times
while standing in the hallway of his
home at 231 Ashland Boulevard last
evening at 1925 o'clock, by a man giving
his name as Eugene Patrick Prender
CAST. He died fifteen minutes later.
Prendergast after firing the shots, the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
SLEEPER ON ITS SIDE.
Several Persons Injured in a Train
Wreck in Illinois.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 27.-The Louis
vile, Evansville & St. Louis train leav--
ing Louisville at S:25 P. NJ. last night,
was wrecked at 3:25 A. NJ by the truck
under the engine tank breaking near
Bluford Station, Ill. The sleeper turned
on its side, lniuring Pullman Porter,
Scott and E. G. Jenkins, of West Point,
Ky; Train Conductor Hennig and t. A.
Allen. chief engineer of the Air Line
but all were able to take the next train
westward after receiving medical atten-
ton. Traffic suffered no interruption.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
BISMARCK STILL AILING.

The German Statesman Making Slow
Progress Toward Recovery.
BERLIN, Oct. pa special dispatch
received in this city and said to have
come from DR.. Schweninger at Fried
richsruhe SAYS Prince Bismarck is not
making the satisfactory progress to-
wards complete recovery which has
been haralded abroad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
Price OF WHISKY Auvanceu.

PEORIA, ILL.,, Oct. 2s.-The Whisky
Trust has announced an advance of l
cent in prices, the same to go into effect
to-day. This is total advance of 8
cents per gallon, and with the heavy
demand which necessitated the starting
up of trust houses, the company expects
a margin after paying operating ex-
DpnRaS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
Charged With Wife-murder,

WASHINGTON, Pa, Oct. 27.-Mrs. John
Dornan, of Dunningville, twelve miles,
from here, was found dead in her home
last evening with her skull crushed and
neck broken. She was lying IN pool
of blood and by her side was her hus-
band in a drunken stupor. He was un-
able to give any account of his wife's
death and was arrested for her murder.
Dornan is blacksmith, go pears old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-11-01
CAPTURE OF A ROBBF3 GANG.
Five Desperate Car Thieves Taken in
Custody Near Chicago.

Custody Near Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 2S.-Fiye freight
train robbers walked into an ambuscade
of officers at Parkway last night and
are now locked up at the central station.
The arrest was made by James F. Ryan,
assistant chief of detectives for
the Illinois Central, and other
railroad detectives. Four shots were
fired before the robbers could be ar
rested. Some months ago the Illinois
Centrai officials discovered that an ex-
pert gang Of freight robbers was looting
It's cars. Since then efforts have peen
made to capture the gang.