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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
TRAIN ROBBER KILLED.
Two Officers Shot in Battle with
Bandlts-Robbers Betrayed
by a Conrade.

Tulare Cal, March 19.-Two officers
were shot and train robber named
Daniel McCole was killed in an attempt
to hold up the southbound New Orleans
express near here at o'clock this morn
ing The attempted robbery was one
of the most daring that has ever taken
place in California and probably would
have succeeded if it had not been for
the perfdy of one of the robbers.
Last night the officers in this city were
informed that an attempt would be made
early this morning to hold up the Sun
set limited. The man who gave the in
formation gave the details of the plot
and said that at first he intended to take
part in the robbery. Under Sheriff Art
Daggert and Deputy Reed, armed with
guns, went where the robbery was to
take place and waited the approach of
the robbers. The robbers changed their
plans, however. and decided to holduD
the New Orleans express. Three ban
dts boarded the train at Selma, two
climbing on the rear of the baggage car
and the other one on the tender. As
the train pulled out of Goshen the rob-
Der who had betrayed his companions
left the train without their knowing it,
rushed into the telegraph Office and told
the operator to tell the sheriff's party
here that the robbers had changed their
plans.
The officers fastened back to meet
the train and boarded the engine at TIA
gus. The robbers did not intend to make
their presence known until after the
train had pulled out from the station,
but the officers saw the men and opened
fire. The bandits returned the volley
and Sheriff Daggert was shot through
the lungs sustaining a wound that will
probably prove fatal. Deputy Reed was
shot in the shoulder. McCole, who is
believed to have been one of the Dalton
gang. was killed. The robbers escaped.
Officers this morning arrested Lovern,
the keeper of a notorious deadfall, where
Assessor Frank Coffee was killed, and
also arrested Charles Ardell, a barkeep-
er. John Haynes, member of the Saliva
ton army, supposed to be n member Of the
gang. was arrested at his ranch, eight
miles distant.
The name of the confederate who be-
trayed his companions is Obi Britain.
One other member of the gang is yet un-
captured. Constable Reeds wound is
slight, the bali passing through the feshy
part of the left arm near the shoulder.
Undersheriff Daggert is seriously hurt,
a bullet passing through his lung.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
TO SEIZE THE BERMUDA.
Secretary Carlise Trying to Head
Off Fiibustering Expe-
ditiOn.

Washington, D. G., March 19.-The
following telegram authorizing the seiz-
ure Of the filibustering steamer Bermuda
under certain enlisted conditions has
been sent by the secretary of the treas
ury to all collectors of customs along
the South Atlantic coast. As the Ber-
muda has thirty hours the start of the
telegram it is not expected that the Ber-
muda will be interfered with except per-
haps by Spanish cruisers when she is in
Cuban waters:
The collector of customs at Somers Point,
n. j., reports that a filibustering expedi-
ton for Cuba was transferred from the
steamer Atlantic City to another steamer,
probably the Bermuda" off Great Egg
Harbor inlet yesterday morning at s
o'clock. 1t is said to be composed of Gen.
Garcia and several followers If the YES
sci is carrying an expedition consisting of
arms and men in violation of title 81, re-
vised statutes of the United States, seize
her if she arrives within your jurisdiction.
The fact that vessel carries a cargo of
arms is not sufficient of itself to authorize
a seizure. If necessary communicate with
any revenue cutter and with the United
States attorney.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23

opening up of the ashphalt regions in this
reservation would result in greatly
cheapening the product.
Mr. Vest declared that the course of.
multiplying laws had grown to such an
extent that it had become reprehensible.
Referring to the proposed action of Sec
rotary Morton in complying with the
seed resolution, Mr.. Vest said it would
not be carried out so as to secure an eff
6cient distribution of seeds, but that the
secretary would act in such a way as to
place upon Congress the appearance of
wasting the appropriation.
Mr.. Vest declared there was DISPOSE
ton on the part OF the ADMINISTRATION
not to treat the people of the Vest fair
ly and to act as if they did not know
what they wanted. He referred to the
late address of the President to the Pres
byterian mission board in New York
the President standing at the thresholds
of the rumholes and places of vice i'll
New York and saying the people of the.
West needed missionary aid. He had
heard that the President had lately laid
his heart at the feet of Jesus. He was
glad to hear it. He feared that the
President had donated all his adora
ton to the mugwumps and incense burn
ers.
Senator Vest said that if the Presi-
dent would hunt less ducks in North
Carolina and silver Democrats in Ken
lucky it would be better for the coun-
try. He declared the refusal of public
officers to obey the law had become so
fragrant that it demanded the attention
of the legislative branch of the govern
ment.
Mr. Villas offered an amendment to ex-
empt asphalt lands from the operations of
the law opening the reservation. Senator
Villas pleaded for time to consider the
resolution. It's passage would be a re-
the President
The Uncompahgre reservation bill final
ly was laid aside after being made the I'M
finished business.
Mr.. ThurstosI took the floor on the
Dupont case. He referred sarcastically
to the harmony shown on the Democratic
side by the discussion of the Utah resolu-
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
MAY FUSE WITH POPULlSTS
North Carolina Republicans Map
ping PIans-Silver the Issue
in Kansas.

Raleigh. n. c., March 1S.-Whether or
not there shall be fusion with the Popu-
lists on the state and electoral tickets is
the question set for discussion at to-
days special meeting Of the Republican
state central committee, and over which
A. r. Holton is presiding. In the elec-
ton for state officers in 1894, a Repub-
GcanPOpulist fusion resulted in the de-
feat of the Democratic candi-
date for chief justice by
plurality of nearly 21,000, and of the
Democratic candidate for treasurer by
10000. In the last presidential election
Gen. Weaver received 10000 votes and
the Republicans 100000, the Cleveland
electoral ticket carrying by $4,000. Since
that time the Populists claim to have re-
cruited largely from the ranks of the
Democrats and it is believed that a
fusion electoral ticket would carry the
state by 100000 or more over the
heaviest vote the Democrats could pull
out. The Populists, however, while will
ing to fuse on state officers. are inclined
to go it alone on an electoral ticket, and
in this position are strongly backed up
by the national officers and members of
the national committee of the Peoples
party.
Hutchinson, Kas., March 1S.-On the
surface, at least, peace and harmony
prevailed among majority OF the uele-
gates to the state Populist convention
before Chairman John w. Breidenthal
of the state central committee raped
the gathering to order here today. 1t
was given out that Breidenthal was
extremely DESTROYS that harmony pre-
vail i'll the conventions proceedings and
it was generally conceded that
the Kansas leader of the Populsts
would have his way A conflict is posi-
bic, however, between the two elements
having different views of the money ques
ton. One element, headed by National
Chairman Taubeneck, believes in the
Omaha platform and is opposed to the
single standard plank and the others want
a platform making the money question the
great issue, hoping to unite the silver par
ties and silver elements of the old par
ties. There is scarcely any talk about
presidential candidates.
Baltimore, Md, March 1S.-The Re
publican state committee met in this city
today and fixed upon Baltimore rs the
place and April % as the time for hold
ing the Republican state convention for
the selection of two presidential electors
and four delegates at large to the ma
tional convention at ST. Louis.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23

at times drifted into discussion of the
merits of protection, as an economic policy.
principal speech in opposition, defended
Mr.. Bayards utterances and Senator
Chambers interview was again brought
forward as a vindcation of Mr.. Bayard's
rupt public life The Republicans We'd
with each other in upholding and eulogiz-
ing protection. Mr.. Pearson Of North
would be nominated at ST. Louis would be
he who measured up most nearly to the
ideal standard. the living impersonation OF
the doctrine of protection Mr.. Barrett
of Massachusetts and Mr.. Grosvenor of
Ohio also spoke. The debate concluded
with an amusing alteration between Mr..
Sulzer of New York and Mr.. Gibson of
TnpnnSCnn
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
TIE CUBAN RESOLUTIONS.
Senate Committee on Foreign Re-
lations Accents the House
Memorial.

Washington, D. c., March 18.-The
Senate committee on foreign relations de-
cided today to stand by the agreement
reached by the Senate conference and to
support the House Cuban resolutions as a
substitute for the Senate resolutions on
the same subject. The committee was
not unit on the proposition, but it was
carried by safe majority The discus
sion in the committee indicated that most
of the members preferred the Senate
former resolution. There was placed
against this argument that of
expediency and this line of reasoning
won the day Senator Sherman as chair
man Of the committee was requested to
keep the Cuban resolution as well to
the front as possible and to get vote
at the earliest practicable date.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
PLOT FOR LYNCHING.
A Cousin of Pearl Bryan Planning to
AVenge Her Foul
Murder,

Cincinnati, O., March ia morning
paper publishes a story that late last
night plot to lynch Jackson and Wall
ing, now in Newport Jail, was discov-
cred The evidence of the plot was the
engaging rooms at Newport hotel for
forty guests who are to be here for to-
night or for next Thursday night. The
two men who are at the hotel refuse to
give their names, but they are in some
way connected with Arthur Bryan, a cat
tie buyer, who says he is a cousin Of
Pearl Bryan.
In Newport today Judge Helm an.
nounced to the attorneys in the case OF
Walling and Jackson that they must be
brought before the court on Monday next
to plead to the Indictment. He also
notified them that Tuesday, April {,
was set for their trial and that no post
ponement would be allowed, so that all
preliminary motions can only be heard
before that time The prisoners were
not brought into court today.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
MORTON ADvERT1sEs FOR SEEDS.
Secretary of Agriculture Prepares to
Carry Out Congresa' Mandate.

Secretary of Agriculture Prepares to
Carry Out congress- Mandate.
Washington, D. c., March 19.-The
secretary of agriculture in accordance
pared a circular letter to be sent imme-
diately to all known reputable growers
of and dealers in seeds throughout the
United States, asking them to furnish at
reasonable prices to the department TO-
100000 packets of garden, field and flow
er seeds, beginning with asparagus and
ending with wheat. This number of
packets will give to each member and
delegate in the House of Representatives
and to each United States senator $4,000
packets for distribution among his con-
stituents, after deducting one-third of the
whole amount, in accordance with the law,
for distribution by the secretary of agri-
culture. All the seed must be delivered
on or before thirty days from the 18th of
March
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
MORE TAILORS WALK OUT.
Two Thousand Workers Hitherto
Unaffected in Chicago Leave
Their Shops.

Chicago, H., March 18.-Nearly 1000
tailors hitherto unaffected by the strike
quit work today. About sixty shops are
affected 1t was reported at strikers
headquarters that all employed on special
work for custom tailors had gone out.
The strike is in sympathy with that of the
cutters. The tailors also demand the
% per cent. increase of wages asked for
by the cutters.
Bloodshed was narrowly averted in a
clash between the striking tailors and
Hyman Kaufman at 1853 South Halsted
street Hy1nan fired three shots from his
window at the tailors. but hit no one.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
HIGH JINKS ON A VESSEL.
Cattle Men Steal Whisky and Have a
Wild Debauch.

Wild Debauch.
New York, March 19.-One of the
greatest orgies that ever took place on
the Atlantic ended with the arrival at
New York of the Atlantic transport
steamer Mobile from London. Thirty
one cattlemen from the West had en-
gagged passage home. Before the ship
left the Thames the men broke into
the storeroom and took three cases of
Irish and Scotch whisky.
AS soon as the ship reached the open
sea the fun began. The men were soon
all fighting drunk and they ran things to
suit themselves. Sailors who were sent
below to quell the disturbance were
thrown out and it became evident it
was as much as life was worth to at
tempt to check the Infatuated men. Bot
ties, furniture, crockery and all portable
decorations were thrown around the cab
in, and finally the men were locked be-
low decks and allowed to continue their
debauch by themselves.
The men were arrested at the pier
here upon the ships arrival. AS direct
proof that they stole the whisky could
not be furnished they We're allowed to
go free, much to the disgust of the ships
officers
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
FRAUD In I'll BURG.
Citizens Municipal League Contests the
Election.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 18.-The petit
contesting the election of the straight
ticket at the recent city election has
been filed in court. The petition charges
that 27SO fraudulent votes were cast for
the candidates named in the city election
of February Is last and attached there
to is list of 27SS persons whose affi-
davits of qualification. it is alleged, are
charges can be sustained and each vote
represented by a defective deposition is
thrown out it would give the reform
Democratic candidates majorities rang
ing from 1882 to 1888 A preliminary
hearing will be held later
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
SCORED BY VEST.
fragrant Violations OF the Law by
Mempers of the Cab
met.

Washington, d. c.. March 1S.-pur-
ing the consideration i'll the Senate today
of a resolution to open the Jncompahgre.
reservation in Utah. Secretary Hokc.
Smith was severely criticised by Senator,
Cannon of Utah, Wolcott of Colorado
and Vest of Missouri and the last named
said there had been time when a cab
met officer who deliberately disobeyed
the law would be brought before the bar
of the Senate but that it was now quite.
common for such officers to refuse to-
carry out the law. Mr.. Vest said the
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
AN IMMENSE SUIT SETTLED.
Swift & Co. Sought to Recover $500, 900
from Railroads.

Chicago. H., March 19.-The big suit
of Swift & Co., the packers, against the
Grand Trunk Railroad company, which
has been pending in the circuit court
since 1892. was dismissed today by slip
ulation. The terms of settlement did
not appear in the stipulation. Swift &
Co. sued for 100000, which it was
claimed was due them on account of
excessive charges for freight on ship
ments east from 1887 to 1889. 1t was
charged that the railroad company gave
rebates to other packers and charged
Swift & Co regular rates. The case
was tried in 1894. but the Jury disagreed.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
WALLER IS NOT SATISFIED.
Congressional Committee to Investigate
His

Washington, D. c., March lex
Consul John T. Waller, who has been lib
Grated from the French prison, will sail
for New York on April f. He will soon
appear before congressional committee
by the state department came to the con-
ciusion that Waller had no case and ac-
cepted his discharge with no claims for
damages against the French government.
Waller is stopping with friend in Sus-
sex. England The last letter received
from him by his stepson, Paul Bray, con-
tonished to hear that / am reported as
saying / am satisfied with the action of
the administration and with the result of
my case. On the contrary / have stated
that was brutaIly treated by the French
on the voyage from Tamatave and wrong
f1Ilv imnriSOnnd -
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
HANGED By THE INSURGENTS.
Cuban Rebels Said to Have Murdered
Respectable Citizen.

Havana, March ia dispatch from
Colon, province of Matanzas, says that
insurgents of that vicinity have hanged a
respectable citizen. Lieut.. Rodriguez
with a detachment of ten soldiers went
in pursuit and was surprised by numer-
Gus bands commanded by Robau, Nunez
and Torres. The lieutenant and four
soldiers were killed.
Furte, an insurgent leader, has surren-
dered to the Spanish authorities at Sagua
In Grande.
During the storm of Monday last the
Spanish gunboat Ardilla ran ashore near
Trinidad on the south coast of the prov
ince of Santa Clara. She has now been
floated but is found to have sustained con-
siderable damage.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
A. FILIBUSTER DECISION.
The Horsa Cases Are to be Taken to the
Supreme Court.

Supreme Court.
Washington. D. c., March 1S.-Asso-
ciate Justice Shiras of the Supreme court
of the United States today issued writ
of error to the district court for Eastern
Pennsylvania in the case of Capt. Wi
borg and Mates Peterson and Johansen
of the steamer Horsa, arrested, tried and
convicted in that court of violation of
the neutrality law between this country
and Spain The writ will have the effect
of bringing the decision into the Supreme
court for review. Pending the decision
of this court, Justice Shiras' order pro-
yides for admitting the Horsa' officers to
bail
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
BRADLEY HUNG IN EFFIGY.
Danvi;le People Give Vent to Their
Spite Against the Gov
GrnOr.

Louisville, Ky, March 18-A special
to the Times from Danville, Ky, says
that Gov. Bradley was hung in efigy
there last night The perpetrators of the
deed are unknown. The figure was skill
fully made up and topped by the famous
white hat which the governor always
wears. Across the breast on a card were
written the words Riot alarm Bradley
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
MARTIN [. SWEET ASSIGNS.

Banker and Lumberman of Grand
Rapids, Mich, Fails.
Grand Rapids, Mich, March 18.-Mar-
tin l.. Sweet, banker, lumberman, grain
dealer, manufacturer and farmer, has
assigned. He is one of the oldest bust
ness men in Grand Rapids, is the owner
of Sweets hotel and has large landed
interests. The liabilities are about $175,
900. The assets are largely in excess of
that amount, but consists in large part
Of real estate not to be easily marketed.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
MINERS QUIT WORK.
Refuse to Work Ten Hours Instead 81
Eight.

Ishpeming. Mich, March 19.-[Spe-
cial 1.-The miners employed at the
Winthrop mine quit work today because
the management want them to work
ten hours shift instead OF eight. Al
though this arrangement would be tenn
porary the men refused to comply. The
mine is in such shape that the force en-
pIoyed all winter could not be worked
to advantage between now and the
opening of navigation, hence the change.
The men say they will remain out un-
less permitted to return on the eight
hour plan. The management is not par
ticular whether any work is done for
the next three months or not.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
Chicano Murderer Sentenced.

Chicago. ILL.,, March 19-Albert G.
Fields. colored, the murderer of Mrs.
Randolph, was sentenced to be hanged
MAY IS. Fields was much agitated.
Thc crime was a peculiarly cold-blooded
and atrocious one Fields, after beating
the woman's head almost to a pulp with
a flatiron. severed it from the body and
set fire to the bed i'll an effort to conceal
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
Milwaukee Dairy Marke

Butter-Fancy creamery, per 10, 21M2112c;
inferior to choice. 1O@20c; best dairy
selections, lg;12Oc: lines fair to choice. DO
IO@16c; roll, S0t14c; packing stock. do. 60
i1ac; grease, 4W5c.
Cheese-Full cream fats. per ID. ga
Zoe: cheddars. M9hc: Young Americas.
BMM1Oc: brick. 1O@11c: limburger. 1ONl1c:
Swiss. do. 1oGr13c.
Eges-per doz fresh 0M1Oc
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
Test the Antt-Kac1ns Law.

Washington, D. c., March 1S.-The st.
Asaph race track manager today made
test case on the recent Maupin anti-race
track law passed by the Virginia Lesis-
lature. The track was reopened and bets
made on the St. Louis and New Orleans
races The arrests will be made later
and the matter taken to the courts.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
PRIMROSE MINE RESUMES.

Bright Outlook for Miners on the Cas-
cade Range.
Negaunee, Mich, March 1S.-[Special1
Operations have been resumed at Prim-
rose valley mine on the Cascade range
after an idleness of two years. William
Peckinghorn is operating the property
made with a guarantee from the pur-
chasers that the entire seasons product
will be taken Other mining properties
on the Cascade range will shortly re-
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
MINISTER ANDRADE ACQUIEsCEs.
Report in London Regarding the Uruar
Incident.

London, March 1S.-It is understood
here today that Senior Andrade, the
Venezuelan minister at Washington, has
now decided to recognize the Uruan in
cident as a separate question and good
hopes are expressed that his entente
will lead to an agreement upon a scheme
for a settlement of the boundary dispute
by direct negotiations between Great
Britain and Venezuela. 1t is regarded
as certain that the United States will
cordially support such an agreement.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
WevIer May Stay in Cuba.

Madrid, March 19.-It is semi-offi-
cially denied here that the statement at
tributed to Gen. Weyler, the captain
general of Cuba. in an interview cabled
here from Havana, suggesting the pos
sibility of his resigning, really points to
the probability of his relinquishing his
command 1t is further stated that he
Sas the support Of both the government
and public.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
deem Snow in ONO.

Wapakoneta. O.. March 19.-The snow
is over eleven inches deep and is still
falling. All trains are delayed. Tele-
graph and telephone wires are crippled,
oil derricks and fruit trees arc consid-
ora hly damaged,
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-23
A MASONIC TEMPLE BURNED.
Fire Causes Loss of $500, 900 in Provi-
dence, R. i.

Providence, r. l., March ia fire
which caused the destruction of the Ma
sonic temple and considerable other prop
erty. entailing a loss Of 100000 or more,
broke out in the temple, fve-story brick
structure early today. The building in
which the flames originated with it's
contents, was burned and two smaller
buildings adjoining were crushed to the
ground by falling walls.