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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
M'KANE STAYS In PRISON.
Writ of Habeas Corpus Refused by
TIE United States
Court.

New YORK, April 12.-For the second
time within few weeks Judge La
combe, in the United States circuit court,
has denied motion for a writ of ha-
beas corpus in behalf Of John Y. Nc
Kane. This last motion, which was
argued last Fsiday, was based on an
alleged violation of chapter 76S of
tie United States revised stat
utes, which McKane's counsel held
made it unlawful for any state to detain
in prison person convicted of felony
short Of a capital ofense, whose case
has been appealed to a higher court.
The case will be taken to the United
States supreme court, where another
motion Tor Mckane's release is set down
for hearing to-day
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
, OIL CAR BLOWN UP.
One Person Killed and Several Serl-
ously Injured at Chi


cago.
CHICAGO, H., April IA Union
Tank Line car standing on the North
Western tracks near Sacramento Ave-
nue. and Kinzie Street took fire and
exploded to-day. One boy was killed
and several men were injured. The
car was ignited by hot journal, and
the fire department, seeing the
danger, withdrew, as the fire could not
spread. A crowd gathered to watch
the blaze, when the tank suddenly ex-
ploded, hurting broken iron and burn
ing oil in all directions. Many of the
spectators were thrown to the ground
by the shock and a number were slight
ly injured by flying debris. Railway
shanties near by and train Of stock
cars were fired by the burning oil but
the flames were soon eXtinguished.
The list Of killed and injured is as fol-
lows:
CHARLES MUELLER, Is years old; body
horribly burned.
PATRICK FITzsIMMoNs, railway laborer;
burned, will die.
JOHN FoULE, letter carrier; burned and
crushed; will die.
JOHN KLEINFELD laborer; burned about
head; probably fatally hurt
JOE grandson, railroad employee; bruised
and burned; will recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
ALL LEFT TO JENKINS.
Judge Grosscup Promises Not to In
terfere in Northern Pa
cific Matters.

CHICAGO, H., April 13.-Judge Gross
cup, in the United States circuit court
refused to-day to make an order in the.
Northern Pacific litigation. Judge
Grosscup said that when the bill was
filed to foreclose the 100000 mort
gage on the road and receivers were APP
pointed, he agreed with Judge Jenkins
to make no orders in the case as the
litigation progressed, but to leave it all
to Judge jenkins. The occasion of this
declaration on the part of the Judge
was the application to-day Of the attor-
neys for the Chicago & Northern Pacific
for an extension Of time in which to
answer the bill Of the trust company
holding the mortgage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
CONFINED TO THE WEST END.

The Strike the Great Northern Has
Not Been Made General.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 14.-There is
no strike on the Eastern Division of the
Great Northern Railway, nor is there
likely to be one. The strike is confined
to the lines west of Minot, n. D., where
it is now believed to be general. The
employees on the Eastern division are
averse to a strike, but even if they
struck it would not be for two or three
days yet. Even the leaders Of the
strikers, it is said, do not feel sure of
success, the trouble being financial
rather than numerical. The American
Railway Mems Union is young organ
ization with a large membership and
but a comparatively small fund IN the
treasury
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
ARMY ON THE CANAL.
CoXey's Command Travels by Boat from
Cumberland, Md.

CUMBERLAND. Md, April 16.-The
army Of the commonweal will leave
Tuesday morning early by canal boats
for Hancock, the next stop. Tonight
camp will be broken and the boats
loaded. The lien are being fed extrav-
agantly and are enjoying the feast after
the prolonged fare Of bareback. For
breakfast, oyster soup, coffee, bread and
jam, pork and beef were supplied in
abundance. Dinner and supper will be
served as abundantly. This action has in
great measure allayed the feeling Of
unknown" and Coxey, Jr., who were
ANONYMOUSLY discharged at Frostberg.
1t is rumored that several scores of I'M
employed men from various points are
being organized for an opposition march
to Washington
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
DIED ON A SLEEPING CAR.

Charles c. stevens Expires in Kansas
While Journeying for His Health.
WICHITA, Kas., April 16.-Charles c.
Stevens, a wealthy member of the New
York Cotton Exchange, was found dead
in his berth on the Rock Island
road this morning. He had q
ticket through to Chicago from
Galveston. The Cotton Exchange has
ordered him embalmed and the re-
mains shipped to Chicago. He has
been travelling in the West and South
west for his health. He belongs to one
Of the best-known families in New
York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
REACHES BLUEFIELDS.
The Cruiser San Francisco Arrives
at the Mosquito Res
CREATION.

Colon, April 16.-The United States
steamer San Francisco from Rio de
Janeiro arrived at Bluefelds on
Wednesday. There is no truth in the
report that the government Of Nicara
qua has allowed the British to take pos
session of Corn Island. The report
the Nicaraguans threaten a second seiz-
ure OF the Mosquito reservation is con-
firmed. Four hundred Nicaraguan SOL
diers are said to be contemplating a
landing at Bluefelds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
HUNS FOR THE COTTON FIELDS.

Seven Hundred Foreigners Leave the
Coal Regions for the South.
PITTsBURG, Pa, April 13.-The Law
renceville district made another expor-
tation of Hungarians, Italians and SIavs
to-day to the cotton plantations of
Texas. The crowd numbered 200,
which makes 700 already sent from the
one district alone, and the third ex-
portation from Lawrenceville ir three
months. An agent is working il the
neighborhood and is selecting from the
foreigners, who come in drOyes,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
DOLLY TESTER is RICH.
She Inherits a Handsome Fortune by the
Death of Her Husband.

LONDON, April 1.-THE body of the
Marquis of Ailesbury, who died on
April 10 at Brixton, suburb of this
city, was inferred to-day at St. Catha-
rines Church, Savernake Forest, in the
vault of the Ailesbury family The new
Marquis of Ailesbury, an uncle Of the
deceased Marquis, will be left, after
paying all costs, with less than G3, ZOO
yearly. The widow, formerly Miss
Dolly Tester. besides the settlement of
100000 derived from an estate other
than that of the late Marquis of Allies
bury, inherits a jointure of $4,000
YEARLY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
COUNT Won setback DEAD.
HIS Immense Picture Gallery Left to til
City of Berlin.


MUNICH, April l6.-Count Adolphe
Frederick Won Setback, the well-known
author and millionaire, is dead. He left
his immense picture gallery to Emperor
William on condition that it be added
to the Berlin Museum Count Won
Setback was born at Brusewitz, near
Schwerin, Mecklenberg, on Ausust ?,
1915. In early life he was a great
traveller in the East, making a study of
the manners and customs Of the people
of Egypt, Syria, Turkey, ETC., and also
paying particular attention to the his
tory Of the Moors. subsequently Count
Won Setback wrote a number of books
relating to the Moors and Arabs, and III
addition several tragedies and dramas
were the outcome of his historical re-
searches
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
ANTI-JEsUIT LAW REPEALED.
The Resolution Adopted by tho German
Reichstag,

The Resolution Adopted by tho German
Reichstag.
BERLIN, April 16.-The Reichstag to-
day, by a vote of 16S to 145, definitely
adopted the motion to repeal me anti
Jesuit laws, which prevented the return
of the Jesuits to Germany.
In the course of the debate, Count
Won Hompesch, Centrist, declared that
the return of the Jesuits would not dis
turb religious peace. The leaders of
the Radicals, Peoples party, Socialists,
Farmers Alliance, Alsatians and Poles
spoke in support Of the motion. On
the other hand tie National Liberals,
1mperialists, the Members of tEr Radi-
cal Union and the Conservatives OPP
posed the motion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
WILL CALL THE STRIKE OFF.
Pennsylvania Coke Operatives Adm
that They are Defeated.

Pennsylvania Coke Operatives Admit
that They are Defeated.
UNIoNTowN, Pa, April 14.-Every-
thing is quiet in the coke region to-day.
Deputies are OH guard for the protec-
ton of all. the men at work and no at
tention will be paid hereafter to the
parading Of the strikers The advisa-
bility of declaring the strike off is being
seriously considered by the leaders.
They realize that it cannot be pushed
without violence, which is impossible
in the face of the great number Of men
willing to work and the large force of
deputies on guard. A meeting to de-
clare the strike off may be called any
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
CLOUDBURST In TEXAS.
Great Damage to Farms and Other
Property-Lives Prob
aDlV Lost

WACO, Tex, April 14.--Advises from
Troy, thirty miles south, state that a
terrible cloudburst has flooded Elm
Creek bottom, washing away crops for
miles, totally destroying them. Many
houses have been washed away
and much stock drowned. No loss
of life has been reported SO far, but it is
considered certain that Of the families
living in that section some must have
persisted as they have not been heard
from. Railroad bridges and telegraph
poles were washed away cutting off
communication.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
IN GOV. WAITE'S FAVOR.
Colorado Supreme Court Renders
Decision in the Police
Board Case.

DENVER, Col, April 16.-The supreme
court has just granted the writ of custer
in the fire and police board con-
troversy and ordered the old board to
turn over the offices at noon tomorrow.
This is complete victory for Gov.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
SEARCH FOR BUFFALO's DEAD.
Thirteen Bodies Probably in the Ruin S
of the Glucose Works.

AIAIA OOOAA A1ONIIOS LII0
of the Glucose Works.
BUFFALO, n. Y, April 1.-THE work
of excayating among the ruins of the
glucose works for the remains of the
twelve or thirteen missing laborers
will be prosecuted without cessation
until the bodies are found 1t is
thought that the cOrpses will
be unacceptable. The fremen
say that on account of the heat of the
fire it will be next to impossible to dis
tinguish the fragments of some bodies
from other debris. The Hamlins are
not yet decided whether they will re-
build in Buffalo or not.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
MINE STRIKE IN ALABAMA,
Guards Posted to Prevent Threatened
Attacks on the Shafts.

Attacks on the Shafts.
BENNINGTON, Ala, April 16-The-
posse of deputy sherifs sent to Blue
Creek mines to quell any disturbances
that may arise is still there. Notroubie
occurred at that point to-day. 1t was re-
ported that the companies intended to
place negro laborers in the mine, but
this was not done. Only one negro
went to work. The others refused to
go, fearing violence at the hands Of
miners. One negro only worked an
hour or two. All Of the men in this
district except Walker County have
gone out, and in that county meetings
are being held to-day to decide whether
or not they will join those who have al
ready struck. 1t is very probable that
SO riO11s
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
REDS BECOMING RECKLESS.

Call Made on the Government for More
Troops in Wyoming.
LANDER, Wyo., April ia petition
Of residents of Fremont County has
been referred to the secretary of war
praying that an additional company of
United States troops be at once sta
toned at Fort Washakie It is stated
that because of the strict rule of Capt.
Ray, the Indian agent at Shoshone
agency, an outbreak is feared. The
young b. bucks s Of both ht tribes satone
the Shoshones. and Chief Sharpnose, of
the Arapahoes. are becoming restless.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18

home, 2 Gram
mercy Park, of
pneumonia. Mr..
Field arrived
from Italy only
last Wednesday
on the Column
bia, having gone
abroad to take
Christmas dim
ner with his only
child, Lady Mus
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
REBEL FLEET DEFEATED.
Battle on Rio Grande Bay Results
in a Victory for the Gov
eminent.

LONDON, April 13.-The Brazilian
minister in this city has communicated
the following dispatch to the Associated
Press:
vessels have been repulsed in the Bay of
Rio Grande, and have escaped to the open
sea. The FoREIGN MINISTER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.
Twenty-four Buildings Burned in the
Business Center of Santa
Cruz Cal

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, April 16.-Fire Sat-
urday night and yesterday morning re-
duced to ashes twenty-four buildings in
the heart of this city and caused loss of
more than $3.50, 900, with less than $780,
000insurance. The fire was ofincendiarv
origin, and was first discovered at 10:40
o'clock Saturday night, when an alarm
was rung in, but the firemen could not
obtain supply of water from the n.y.
drants. The city's mains had broken
Saturday afternoon and the water had
been shut off at the reservoir, three
miles from town.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
Fell Dead at the Grave

HARRoDsBURG, KY, April 14.-Near
Stewart, this county, William Russell
was attending the funeral Of Squire P.
II. Best, who committed suicide yester-
day. Just as the corpse was being low
cred into the grave Russell fell back
stark dead.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18


home in Brook
Ign. A week ago
he contracted a
s. vere col d
which developed
into pneumonia.
From the first
there was little
hope entertained
that the General
would recover.
\ Owing to his ad-
vanced age he
lacked the vital
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
Settled with His Creditors.

NEW YORK, April 14.-Stephen R.
Post, Of the Produce Exchange, has
made settlement with his creditors
and announces that he will be able to
meet all his obligations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
UNDER THE ROCKIES.
Gold Seekers Will Tunnel the Mountai,
Chain.

LEADvILlE, Col, April ia gigantic
scheme for the development of the
gold belt by an extension of the we'll
known Silver Cord Tunnel entirely
through the hills to Big Evans gulch is
being carried out here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
LIEUT.. NANCY ON TRIAL.

Charged with killing Capt. HedberS at
Fort Sheridan.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 16.-The selection
of jury in the case of Lieut. Nancy.
charged with killing Capt. Hedberg at
Fort Sheridan, began to-day The
widow of the dead officer, attired in
deep mourning. was present, and many
soldiers from the fort were in attend
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
BREAD RIOTS IN PERSIA.

Great Suffering and Serious Disturb b.
at Meshed.
TEHERAN, Persia, April IA serious
condition Of affairs prevails at Meshed,
capital of the province of Khorassan.
Bread riots are of daily occurrence
there, and much distress exists among
the $4,000 residents Of the city. AS a
result of the rioting all bazaars have
been closed. The authorities have
great difficulty in protecting property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
Fatfteen Millions for Charity

New YORK, April 14.-Fifteen millions
of dollars were spent in this city for the
support of the poor during the year
than in any previous year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
MISS POLLARD WINS.
Awarded $4,000 Damages in Her
Suit Against Congressman
Breckinrid.e

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 14.-The
jury IN the case of Madeline Pollard
against Col. w. c. P. Breckenridge re-
turned verdict for $4,000 for the
plaintiff. The case went to the jury at
3:15 this afternoon, and in less than two
hours verdict had been reached
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
LAND CLAIM VOID.

Six Hundred Thousand Acres to be Re-
stored to Settlement.
SANTA FE, n. NJ, April 16.-The
United States court of private land
claims to-day handed down a decision
declaring void the Gervacio Noland
grant claim to about 100000 acres in
Mora County. Justices Sluss and Stone
disSented
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
NOTED SOLDIER DEAD.
Gen. Henry W. StOCum Expires Of
Pneumonia at His Brook
lyn Home

New YORK, April 14,-Gen. Henry w.
Slocum, one of the familiar figures of
the War Of Secession, died to-day at his
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
y DAVID FIELD DEAD. W
The Noted Lawyer Expires at New
York After q Short
Illness.

NEW YORK, April 13.-David Dudley
Field, the eldest of the four Field broth
ers, died this morning at his palatial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-04-18
M'KANE CASE ADVANCED.
The Supreme Court win Hear Arg u
nents on April 23.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April l6.-The
supreme court to-day granted the mo-
ton to advance the case OF Mckane,
appellant, VS.. Warden Durston, of Sing
Sing, and it was set for hearing on April
%, ahead of the call
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-10-18
Tin Wedding.

Last Monday evening Mr. and Mrs.
W. W, Colby celebrated their tin
wedding. Twenty guests were pres
ent and partook of the festivities. Mr..
Colby was presented with a tin watch
that WAS warranted to go when he
did, while Mrs. Colby was given a
pair of tin slippers. They we're also
presented with many other articles of
tinware, among which was included a
quantity of that best kind of TIN
money. The HERALD force feasted on
box of goodies sent to the office.
May these good people live to enjoy
many anniversaries, is the wish of
the entire community.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-10-18
PAY THE WARRANTS.

The position taken by the HERALT
regarding the payment of county
warrants out Of any money IN tho
treasury has kicked up quit a rumpus
and suddenly a great many men fine
that they want the law rigidly en-
forced. Now the position taken by
the HERALD may not be good one
from law standpoint, but it is, from
good. common sense business one,
Let as turn back few pages in his
tory and see how the law Of the land
has been set aside by the law of good
common horse sense. At one time
the treasurer of Phillipsb urg town
ship found himself in possession
Of large amount Of surplus money
belonging to sinking fund that was
raised to pay off some bonds not yet
due. The treasurer held this money
in bis possession. He could not pay
of the bonds, as the holders would
not accept Of the. money. Seeing a
good opportunity to invest this mon
ey he did so, and loaned it on good,
we'll secured notes. These notes were
paid when due, and the interest upon
them was turned into the township
general fund. Now the law of the
land is against such transactions, but
the law of good business judgment
said it was right.
Again, during the construction Of
the water works at this place, tina city
found itself in a perplexing situation.
Some parties who had filed their
contracts demanded their money.
This the city did not have, so the
council borrowed the necessary sum
of one of our local banks and paid in
terest therefor. Now, the statutory
law did not uphold this transaction,
but the law of necessity compelled it.
Thirdly: There is no law by which
the general fund makes good the lack
of money IN other funds to pay cur
rent expenses, overdue interest, etc.
but it is done, as the law of common
sense dictates that this is the best
way. Numerous other instances
could be cited showing that our au-
thorlties have set aside the common
law, and applied the law of necessity
or good horse sense.
So the HERALD says pay the war
rants out of any money in the treas
ury, for a temporary expedency, as
the general fund will in very short
time be able to pay it all back.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-10-18
That Dreadful Shortagel

The settlement in the county is not
completed yet, and probably will not
be until the close of the week. Thus
far no shortage has been discovered.
Inasmuch as there has been consider
able sensational matter, and almost
numberless extravagant statements
printed IN the Dispatch with the con
fessed object of influencing voters to
change their political faith. the HER
AID has been waiting to get n state
ment of affairs as they appear from
the settlement Until then no one
can say as to whether the so-called
shortage exists or not 1t already is
evident that if any shortage exists IT
cannot be large.
The Dispatch made the statement
that on January 1, 1892, there was
$35, 900 in the treasury. Expert w.
H. Moore, together with several ex
treasurers and clerks, inform the
HERALD that no living man can tell
anything about the amount on hand
in this or any other county on Janu
airy l, unless there IS a complete bal
ancing up of the books of the county,
which is never done at that time.
Besides, If the Dispatch claims were
true, and there was on hand S35,
Of actual cash, the county commission
ers would have been foolish to levy
any tax at all for the next year, rs it
never requires over $4,000 or S17, 900
per year to carry on the expenses of
the county.
An examination of the records does
show, however, that, including the
old shortages of about $4,000, there
appeared about $4,000 IN the treasu
ry, which, of course, leaves only about
$l5,400 of actual cash. This little
discrepancy of twenty thousand dol
lars between the Dispatches figures
and the actual facts, is, Of course, only
small item, and don't cut much
figure in county like this.
The commissioners have always
made levy on the supposItion that this
$4,000 which shows as cash in the
treasury was actually there, and if
anyone is to be blamed for this state
of affairs, it certainly seems that the
commissioners who first accepted Elk
pert Moore's statement which left this
shortage appear as cash in the gem
eral fund, they are the ones to blame.
The HERALD has never at any time
tried to distort any facts, nor tried to
make political capital out of officers,
acts, but mas stood ready at all times
to condemn any wrong doing. On
the contrary, the Dispatch has never
mentioned any county matter without
lying little about it, and then calls
npou the voters and the Taxpayers to
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-10-18

In 1883 this country owned $124-
millions worth of sheep; in 'S9 they
dropped in value to 80, millions; went
up to 125-millon in '93, and down to
9O-million in '94, Cattle in '83 were
valued at 1-billion dollars; in '89
1853 million; in 1913, 905-milIlon, and in
'94, S95-million. In 1880 the popula-
ton Of this county was million,
and Ten years later was G1-milliou,-
Now when an orator gets to shedding
tears over the terrible depreciation of
values Of sheep, ask him whats the
matter with cattle?" If the demo-
Gratis are to be condemned for giving
us free wool; in what shape are the
republicans, who gave US free hides?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-10-18

CY LELAND has instructed all the
republican newspapers in the state to
offer their papers for a small sum
until Morrill, is inaugurated govern
or" Of course he has probably ex.
planned to them that a contract made
payable on date that may never oc-
cur, is void IN law, and therefore no
paper making such an offer can be
compelled to fulfill its promise. Isn't
that cheap and contemplate plan
to Try tocreate confidence IN Morrilps
election? They are far from feeling
that assurance which their bragadocio
would indicate.