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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
ROW IN SPANISH SENATE.
Duke of Tetuan, Minister Of Foreign
Affairs, Boxes the Ears
of a member,

Madrid, May 22.-The Duke of Tetuan,
the minister for foreign affairs, who ten
dered his resignation yesterday after box
ing the ears of Senior Comas, Liberal
senator, has withdrawn his resignation
on the advice of the premier, Senior Ca
novas del Castillo, who, the personal
question of the dispute having been
closed by the seconds of the two parties
deciding that duel was not necessary,
and inYvieW of the tendency of important
international questions, thinks the mir
istry should not be disorganzed.
The exciting incident which eliminated
in a free fight was provoked by the
statement of the Duke of Tetuan that
Senior Sagasta's speech the other day to
the Liberals had contributed to bring
about the vote in the American Senate
Gen. illus Pando said: THE thing now
happening is due to the cowardliness and
feebleness of the government.
Senator Comas said: "You will dis
cuss that tomorrow"
I'VE will discuss it, replied the Duke
of Tetuan,. but l will accept dictation
from nobody"
Nor l either" retorted Senator Co
mas, at the top of his voice.
At this point the Duke of Tetuan, pale
with excitement, boxed both ears of
Senator Comas, and felled him to the
floor. The son of Comas threw himself
upon the Duke and struck him a heavy
blow with his fist. Several senators in
terfered and a general scuff1e ensued,
with great confusion, and it was some
time before order was restored.
The Senate resumed it's session in
the evening, but no reference was made
to the incident. 1t adjourned at 10
o'clock after which the immediate wit
nesses deliberated with the seconds of
Duke Tetuan and Senator Comas for an
hour before the seconds decided that I'M
der the code duello, duel was unneces-
sary.
The law students have made mani
festation in front of the house of Scuor
Comas, hooting the Duke of Tetuan.
They were dispersed by the police.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
CLASH OF AUTHORITY.
Food Inspector in Conflict with
United States Revenue
Officers,

San Francisco, Cal, May 22.-Chicf
Food Inspector Dockery and the Unit
ed States government, represented by Col
lector of the Port Wise, United States
District Attorney Foote and Marshal
Barry Baldwin, came into collision last
night.
This clash of authority occurred in the
freight yards of the Southern Pacific
company. 1t was the outcome of Dock
aery's attempt; in the interest of pure
most important industries of California.
to prevent the shipment of 105 barrels of
adulterated brandy to London.
The inspector located the consignment
on the cars and bored holes in three of
the barrels, allowing the brandy to es-
cape. Before he could destroy the rest,
w. J. Hardy, local freight agent of the
company, and e. f. Gerald, foreman of
the freight sheds, laid violent hands on
him.
The railroad men telephoned to the po-
lice station and in response Sergeant
Donovan and a posse went to the yards
They refused to interfere with Dock
cry. AS Hardy and Gerald continued to.
protest the Inspector arrested them for
interfering with an officer in the dis
charge of his duty. They were released
on their own recogniZauce.
During Dockery's absence from the
freight yard the consignment of brandy
was switched from its original location
and when he returned he could not find
it. The railroad people sent for Coilec-
tor Wise and Marshal Baldwin. When
they arrived they had a conference and
1t was agreed to do nothing more in the
matter until today. Dockery says he
acted under the pure-food laws.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
SITUATION IN SPAIN.
Cannot Stand Much Longer
Plans of Liberals.

Madrid. May 24.-The political situa-
ton here seems to be as follows: The
government, not wishing to yield 10 the
opposition by resigning, will appear be-
fore the Cortes, but if the Liberals do
not attend today's session, ministerial
crisis will result. Under the circun-
stances the retention of the present cab
met does not seem possible. The Lib
erals who consider the formation of q
Sagasta cabinet inevitable within few
days, have abandoned all idea of agree
ing upon the formation of Il working
ministry. The projected duel between
the sons of the Duke of Tetuan, the
minister of foreign affairs, and Prof.
Comas, the Liberal senator whose ears
were boxed by the minister on Friday
last in the lobby Of the Senate, has been
abandoned, the dispute having been
amicahly settled.
The Heraldo of this city says it learns
that high persons have asked Marshal
Martinez de Campos, the former cap
tain-general of Cnha To come tn Madrid.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
NEW TELEPHONE ALLIANCE.
Independent Exchanges will Combin
AGAINST Bell COMPANY.

Chicago, Ill, May 24.-Steps looking to
t formation of powerful alliance in
opposition to the Bell Telephone COM
pany are to be taken in Chicago this
week. Here are the main things con-
templated:
A national association Of the 1000 opc-
rating telephone exchanges Of the United
States. independent of the Bell company,
for mutual protection and Development
long distance toll line connections by the
connection of the various independent
telephone exchanges Of the country the
establishment of an independent long dis
lance service, connecting the great com
mercial centers in a field now occupied
exclusively by the Bell company; the
completion in the near future of an oppo-
sition telephone exchange in the city of
Chicago, for which purpose company
composed Of capitalists with experience
in large enterprises has already been or
gained; cooperation for resisting any
action the Bell company may take in the
courts in reference to the BerIiner de-
ciSiOn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
PROTECT KING GEORGE.
Austria Dispatches a Cruiser to be
at the Disposal of Greek
Royalty.

London, May pa special dispatch
from Vienna says that the Austrian
cruiser Kronprinzessin Stefanie has been
ordered from Salonica to Phalerum,
near the Piraeus (the port of Athens),
to remain there at the disposal of the
royal family of Greece if required to
convey them from that country.
Athens, May 22.-The arrival here of
the volunteers from America yesterday
excited curiosity but no enthusiasm.
They will proceed to join the army OF
Crown Prince Constantine.
The losses of the Greeks in the battle
of Phourka pass were 800 killed and
wounded.
All the irregulars have been disbanded
Paris. May 22.-Advices received here
today from Athens say that the Greek
minister for foreign affairs, NJ. Skou-
lOudis, in conversation with several tor
eign ENJOYS at Athens, has declared
Greece will not pay any indemnity to
Turkey nor agree to rectlhcatlon OF
frontier.
Paris, May 22-The chamber Of depu-
ties was crowded today when NJ. eau
tier interpellated the government on
Eastern affairs. In doing SO the deputy
expressed the hope that France would
not permit Thessaly to be taken from
Greece or permit a European control of
greet at the fact that German influence
at Constantinople had superseded French
influence there.
The minister for foreign affairs, NJ.
HanOtaux, in reply, said he hoped that,
in view of the accord Of Europe, Turkey
would renounce her pretensions, but he
added that although the task would be
slow it was reasonable to believe that
the counsels of the powers would ulti-
mately prevail. .(Applause).
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
NEW WITNESS FOUND.
Man Who will Swear He Saw Luetgert in
the Sausage Factory.

Chicago. III, May 24.-A Witness was
discovered by the police yesterday who
will testify that he saw Adolph Luetgert
about the sausage factory between 2 and
3 o'clock Sunday morning, May 2, fol-
lowing the night of the alleged murder
Of Louisa Luetgert. His name, which
the police took extraordinary precautions
to keep secret, is John O'Connell. He
lives at $50 Marshfield avenue, between
Bloomingdale road and Wabansia ave
nue.. Last night h. was not allowed to
go home, but slept in Capt. Schuettler's
house, closely guarded by an officer.
O'Connell is willing witness and the
precaution was taken to prevent any at
tempt to tamper with him until the i'm
portance of his story can be ascertained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
GEN. MILES AT THE JUBILEE.
VIII Represent the United States Army
on that Occasion.

Washington. D. c., May 22.-By direc-
ton Of the President, Secretary Alger
today sent a cable message to Ma. Gen.
Miles, commanding the army, who is low
at Constantinople, instructing him to ar
range his affairs SO as to enable him to
be in London not later than June 10 to
represent the United States army 1T the
ceremonies in honor of the siXtiet' ami
versary Of Queen Victorias accession to
the British throne.
Gen Miles went to the Levant to MIKE
personal observations of the condition
and operations Of the armies of Turkey
and Greece and it is understood at the
war department that he started from
Constantinople this morning to join the
Turkish army near the southern border
of Thessaly. It is expected that he will
be able to complete his researches az the
respective military headquarters in time
to enable him to comply with his amend
ed instructions.
AS has been stated already the United
States navy will be represented at the
Queens jubilee by Admiral Miller of the
armored cruiser Brooklyn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26

an additional days rest ut Balmoral.
In the remaining cities of Great Brit
ain. however patriotic exercises are in
progress in the schools, and receptions
and banquets will be given this evening
under the auspices of the various munich
pal corporations.
The Queen herself is spending the day
quietly at her old castle, her advancing
years rendering ii uradvisable if not I'M
possible, for her to- take active a part
in these annual oDSerV0nceS as has been
her custom in years gone by.
Countless messages Of congratulatlon
have been received by her majesty dur
ing the past twenty -four hours from the
heads of almost every government, as
well as from the representatives at the
Court of St. James. Several of the
members of the cabinet Will give full
dress dinners and receptions this evening
in honor of the anniversary, and during
the afternoon there We're military pa
rades throughout the kingdom, the near
approach of the diamond jubilee festivi-
ties III no way serving to overshadOw
the brilliancy of the events.
Washington, -. c., May 24.-TEe
President this morning sent 4 message to
Queen Victoria congratulating her on
the celebration of her 18th birthday.
To the Ambassador Of the United States.
London: The President desires you to con
Vey TO the Queen his sincere congratula-
ticns and those of the American people upon
the celebration of her 18th birthday.
SHERMAN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
HE ROBBED THE BANK.
President johnson Took $500, 600 from
an Indiana Institution.

washington, D. c., May 22.-Mr.
Coffin, the acting comptroller of the cur
rency, has received telegram announc-
ing the arrest of John S. Johnson, presi-
dent of the State National bank of Lo-
gansport, Ind, for criminal violations of
the National bank act. Mr.. Coffin said
that he had information to the effect
that Johnson had procured from the
bank some 100000 on forged notes and
100000 additional by making false en-
tries in the individual ledgers and by Ger
tifcates of deposit. Before his arrest
transfer to the bank of property valued
at 100000 had been procured from Mr.
Johnson by the bank examiner acting
under instructions from the comptrollers
Office Mr. Coffin is of the opinion that
the available funds Of the bank includ-
ing the capital stock, will be more than
sufficient to pay all depositors in full.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
A SWELL SMUGGLER.
Richard NJ. Scruggs and Com
panion, Both of St. Louis,
Taken in Custody.

Taken in Custody.
New York, May 22-Richard NJ
Scruggs, ST. Louis millionaire and E. G.
Langhorne of the same city were ar
rested by custom house inspectors as
they stepped off the steamer st. Paul on
its arrival from Southampton today
Warning had evidently been telegraphed
when they left Southampton. The
charge is smuggling.
When the inspectors searched Lang
horne they found a belt containing dla-
mopds, jewelry and watches. Similar a
ticles were found in Mr.. Scruggs pc Ok,
cts. Valuable lace was also capt ared
The captured stuff is worth SSOU Mr.
Scruggs smiled as he handed his dex>,ara
ton to the inspector with the re mark thai
it was "all right"
mo it is not all right s lid the officer
why, what's the ttouble?'' asked
Scruggs still smiling.
I'VE will have to Search you and your
companion" was til e inspectors reply.
Search me-! exclaimed Scruggs
"what do you Tnean? Do you dare in
suit me? l G1m a respected citizen o.
this country and you insult me at your
peril. You are impertinent."
Il can't help that" replied the inspec
tor. L will have to search YOU"
Mr. Scruggs threatened and pleaded
but the search was made.
The two men were under examination
before Commissioner Shields and were
held in $500 bail. 1t was learned
that Scruggs and Langhorne went t.
England to sell the patent on a calculat
ing machine and got 100000 for it.
Scruggs' explanation is that he bought
the jewelry for the teachers of the St
Louis Sunday School union, of which ht
is the president, and that he was told
in England that they were not dutia BILE
Mr.. Langhorne is his secretary. Scruggt
says that it was Langhorne who de-
clared for the two that there was nothing
more than $25 worth of dutiable goods.
Scruggs' is the head of a big St. Loui:
dry goods house.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
MAIL BOXES ON STREET CARS.
Unique Experiment Tried by the Postal
Authorities at Des Moines.

Des Moines, Ia, May 22.-An interest
esting experiment is being made by the
postal authorities here.
All the street cars have been provided
with letter boxes and the cars stop to
permit persons to mail letters These
stops are made wherever the cars would
ordinarily stop to take on passengers.
Des Moines is especially fitted for this
sort of mail collection. All the street
cars in town are operated by one COM
pany and all pass the postoffice or very
near it. All the lines center at a ter
minus in the heart of the city, and radi-
ate from it.
The population of the city is widely
scattered and this method of collecting
the mail seems to be the only satisfac-
tory system that the people have had.
The experiment is due to the persist
ence of Postmaster Edward w. Hunter.
The service was established April 10 and
thus far has proved to be all that Mr..
Hunter claimed for it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
BRANDY SPIRITED AWAY.
Food Inspector Dockery of San Fran
cisco is OutWitted.

consignment of adultel .ted brandy has
run the blockade which Food Inspector
Dockery thought he had placed upon it
and is said to be we'll on its way across
the continent. The manifest of 105 bar
rels, minus the three barrels which Dock
cry spilled, was yesterday switched on
board the transport steamer Transit and
bay for shipment to New York.
Inspect Dockery had no knowledge of
the brandy having been spirited away
until so informed. He placed the con-
signment in quarantine Sunday morning,
but did not watch it, as he deemed his
action sufficient to prevent it's shipment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
OCEAN STEAMER ASHORE.
The Delta of Glasgow Brings Up on
Cape Breton Coast-A Car
go Of Coal.

Halifax, N. S., May 22.-News was
brought here today by incoming fisher
men that a large ocean steamer is ashore
at Flint's island, off the Cape Breton
coast. Owing to the thick weather no
further particulars were obtained. The
steamer is supposed to be the Delta. She
is apparently deep laden.
Later news yeriies the statement that
the vessel ashore at Flint's island is the
Delta. She is laden with 800 tons of
coal for this port from Sidney, n. B.
The Delta is Glasgow vessel and is
owned by G. e. Francklyn of Halifax.
She was built in 1854 and is of 531 net
tons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
ASHES CAST IN THE RIVER.
Provisions of Rudolph Rosin's Will Car.
ried Out.

st. Louis Mo-, May 24.-The ashes of
Rudolph Resin were cast into the Mis-
sissippi river last evening from near the
center Of the Eads bridge. Rosin had
spent most of his life in the vicinity of
Cincinnati. About year ago he visited
his birthplace in Northern Germany and
while there was taken sick and died.
During his illness he prepared will in
which he provided that his body should
be cremated and his ashes returned to
his Cincinnati relatives and kept by them
until May %, 1897, the anniversary of
his birth, and then thrown from the Eads
bridge at st. Louis into the Mississippi
river. Last evening a well-dressed man
walked on the bridge from ST. Louis.
He carried a small black box by a ham
die. When near the center he stopped,
opened the box and emptied what ap-
peared to be few handfuls of ashes into
the river below Without priest or
prayer. all that remained mortal of Ru-
dolph Rosin was thus cast into the great
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
CITY LIABLE FOR RIOTS.
Chicago Has to Pay Heavy Damages for
the Strike of 1894.

Chicago, III, May 22-Circuit Judge
Adams today upheld the constitutionality
of the act of 1887, which makes the city
liable for loss caused by riot, and awarded
the Manhattan Cement company $3.50
damages for two cars of cement which
were destroyed on the Panhandle tracks
at FOrtyseventh street during the strike
of 1894 The city fought the suit on the
grounds that the law was unconstitutional
Suits against the city for $1,000, 900
brought by railroad companies for dam
ages during the labor troubles of 1894
rest on this decision Of Judge Adams.
The company sued for $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
CALVES VOICE FAILS HER.
Unable to Respond to an Encore a
Indianapolis.

UnaDIe TO heSpOnu TO an LnCOFB AT
Indianapolis.
Indianapolis, Ind, May 24.-Calve sang
to 5000 people at the closing performance
of the Indianapolis May music festival
Saturday night, and in her last number
her voice broke repeatedly and she was
little more than able to finish the mad
scene from Ambrose Thomas Ham
let" Nine Calves bad notes were not
the result of a cold apparently, but
seemed to be from weakness. When re-
called for an encore the French prima
donna made short speech. appealing to
the audience for release The manage
ment and the great audience all expected
at least one encore piece for the $4,000
given the singer, and were much disap-
DOnted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
THE MAN WEAKENED.
Lovers Agree TO Commit Suicide
-One Carries Out the
Compact.

Ironton. O., May 24.-Ida May Rat
lift, aged IS, committed suicide at Sheri
dan, above this city, by shooting herself
through the head. Miss Ratliff. who
was a leading worker in the Methodist
Episcopal church, was in love with John
Johnson. aged II. Her sister, with
whom she lived, objected to the mar
riage. The young couple decided to end
their lives. They made all arrange
ments for the tragedy, but Johnson
uaa kanad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
Nav work the conner Mine.

Houghton, Mich, May pa Special I
Negotiations for the purchase of Six
Mile Hill copper property, south of
Houghton, which were conducted last
fall on a basis of 100000 for the mine,
but were broken off on account of the
silver scare, have been resumed and
Capt. W. A. Dunn hopes to begin work
there next month with small force of
men sinking shafts on the veins.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
YOUNG THIEF ARRESTED.
Boston Bank Messenger Who Stole
$4,000 Arrested in Maine
Money Recovered.

Pennington, Me-, May 22.-Albert NJ
King, the Boston bank messenger who
disappeared Oh Tuesday with $4,000 of
the banks money, was arrested here to-
day. King reached here on train from
the Rangely lake region at lbs a. m.
When searched at the jail all the money
taken from the bank was found in pack
ages in Kings pockets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
VAN AIKEN'S HISTORY.
Something About the Man Who Tried to
Kill McPherSon.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 22.-William
Van Aiken, who is now in the Tombs in
New York charged with an attempt on
the life of ex-senator Mcpherson, is re-
membered here as the promoter of 81
gantic scheme that collapsed with the
boom Of several years ago. 1t was 10
build huge system of dikes in the Mis-
souri, river and claim much valuable land
On which to erect a huge union depot and
terminals to cost millions. At the time
the plan was seriously considered by the
prominent men here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
VICTORTA'S BIRTHDAY.
The Queen Spends the Day Quietly
at Her FaVorlte Castle,
BaimoraL

London, May 24.-Today is the sew.
enty-eighth anniversary of the birth of
Queen Victoria, and the occasion is being
celebrated throughout the United King
dom and the colonies with the ringing
of church bells and the firing of salutes.
The formal exercises in the city will cot
take place until Wednesday, the Queen
having expressly requested this post
ponement in order that she might gain
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
Russian CONSUL Assauited

Yokohama, May 22.-Prince Lobauoff,
the Russian consul here, was assaulted
by three soldiers while walking TO his
villa at Hayama. On approac ching the
consul two of them extended their arms
and, blocking the road, seized him by
the breast. The consul endeavored to
get away but was followed closely by
one of the rowdy soldiers who chased
him with bamboo stick.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
"A CONGRESSMAN Ind1cteo.

st. Paul, Mimi, May 24.-The grand
jury this afternoon returned another
sensational Indictment Congressman T.
G. Stevens being named and charged
with an overdraft of $1,000 in his account
with the Minnesota Savings bank at the
time when he was trustee and acting
president of the bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
DON'T LIKE THE PlNKERTONS.
Kansas City Labor Unions Trying to Gust
the Chief of Police.

the Ch1e1 Oh Tol1ce'
Jefferson City, Mo-, May 22.-Attor-
ney- General Crow has instituted pro-
ceedings in the Supreme court to GUST
Chief of Police Thomas e. Vallins of
Kansas City from office, alleging that
Vallins had not been resident of the
state Il sufficient time prior to his APP
pointment Vallins was in the Pinkerton
service previous to his appointment
about two months ago. The labor or
CARNATIONS of the state object strongly
to Vallins' appointment and furnished
the encouragement with the necessary
afidavits to institute the proceedings of
custer. The court will consider the mat
fer TueSday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
LEFT TO THE POWERS.
Greece Makes Announcement that
She will Not Negotiate with
Turkey Direct.

Athens, May 24.-The Greek govern
ment, as a reply to the notification sent
by Edhem Pasha, commander of the
Turkish army in Thessdly, that he is
empowered to negotiate the terms of
peace with Greece direct, has informed
the ministers of the powers here that as
Greece has already confded her interest
to the powers. there is no reason why
she should negotiate directly with Tur-
kew
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-05-26
IN FAVOR OF MRS. HINCKLEY
Supreme Court DiSmisSeS the APP
peal Thus Giving Her a
Fortune.

Washington, ID. @, May 24.-In the
United States Supreme court today, the
case of Blythe vs.. Hinckley. involving
the estate of the late millionaire Blythe