The Post-Crescent from Appleton, Wisconsin • 1

PBICE TWO CENTS APPLETON, WISCONSIN. WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 1903. BIG BOATS COLLIDE. IS SET AT LIBERTY. Rev, Father -Walser Freed from Charge of Murder.

SPECIAL SALE OF Men's High -grade Spring Suits against me. You have hurt me a great deal- Agatha (Reichlin is the last person I would have I could not kill anybody. I could not kill a chicken. I thankthe Officials for their courtesies extended me. Especially would I thank Sheriff Salisbury; as he alone treated me as a noble gentleman, could have done.

I thank all Catholics in general and the people of St. Mary's and St. Joseph's churches in particular. I wish to express my heartfelt thanks for liberation from the dreadful charge which hung over me for the past four days." Notwithstanding the bringing of Father Walser here from Elyria was very quietly done, a large crowd gathered in the mayor's office duringthe progress of the hearing. Father Reichlin, brother of the murdered girl, listened attentively to the proceedings, -and upon adjournment of the court was the first to approach Rev.

Walser with a hearty handshake, after which the handshaking became general, and the freed priest was the recipient of congratulations on all hands, after which he left for the hospital to pass the night. WILL FIGHT TO A FINISH. $0.5 the officers of the Clyde company here-she carried 18 passengers. The Victims. Those known to be lost on the Saginaw are: A.

Gilmore, P. L. Pendleton, Florence Xevby. Edna Ward, M. E.

Jones, Mary niertson, Edward Goslee, first William Eittes, first assistant Mary Anderson, stewardess rook; Morris, steward; unknown colored wait er. Peter Swanson; a lame member of the crew is among the missing. Just how many of the above were included in the 15 thatiwere lost in the swamped life boat cannot be determined as yet. A number ol the passengers left Kiehnecnd Sunday on the Saginaw, and until the list of these is secured it will be impossible to secure an accurate list of thedead. P4engjer Were A7eep Passengers and.

most of the crew on both ships were asleep below when the disaster happened, and when the terrible' shock and grinding noise awakened them a panic-stricken rush for, safety took place. The discipline of the crews was admirable. "Women first," was the initial command of Capt. Tunnell after the -life boat had been prepared for lowering. The frightened colored women jpiled into the first boat of the Saginaw, and all lost their lives.

Capt. J. S. Tunnell, of the Saginaw, did not leave his vessel until the last minute. He was finally taken from the.

rigging of the sinking- ship, and when gotten aboard" the Hamilton was found to be badly injured. He is now on the Hamilton under the care of a physician and cannot be seen. His injuries are serious, but not fatal. Sample line of one of the most prominent manufacturers in the country. a great opportunity to secure a stylish, dressy suit for very little money; the materials include Homespuns, Cassimeres, Black Thibets and Blue Serges, all sizes, 34 to 42, the fabrics are of the best quality and the suits are splendidly finished in every way, for garments like these you usually pay $16.50 to $18.00, our sale price is The Continental APPLETON, 4i THE MURDER MYSTERY AT LORAIN, 0.

I 1 II in nil i i.iin iiiiii i nmnl toe Begins Thursday, May 7th, at West End Shoe Store. We have bought King's Shoe Stock of Chicago, at 42 1-2 cents on the dollar, going at 50 cents on the dollar. Don't miss this chance to buy shoes at 50 cents on the dollar. WEST BID SHOE STORE, 937 College Avenue, Appleton. jj if Terrible Disaster Due to a Fog on the Atlantic.

OCCURS OFF COAST' OF VIRGINIA. Clyde Steamhip Stoginiavr, Srainlc by Old Dominlan Llne'i Steamer HamUton-Tweoty or More Lives Are Lost. Norfolk, May 6. A collision at sea that cost the lives of 20 or miore people, and the sinking of the Clyde steamship Saginaw by the old Dominion Steamship company's liner Hamilton, occurred between Winter Quarter Lightship and Fenwick Island Lightship on the Virginia coast at 4 40 o'clock Tuesday morning The Hamilton left New York Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock for Norfolk, and the Saginaw passed out the Virginia capes at 9 o'clock "Monday night bound from Richmond and Norfolk for Philadelphia. A dense fog settled along the coast shortly after nightfall and while going "through this fog at reduced speed the Hamilton crashed into the Saginw's side about 20 feet from the stern.

The scene of the collision is about 13 or '14 miles off the shore and between 180 and 20O miles south of New York and between 125 and 140 miles north of Norf olk. The Crash. The fog whistles of both vessels were distinctly heard by each other1 for several intimites; before the collision occurred. According to Gapt. Boaz, of the Hamilton, his ship was making about nine miles an hour, and the Saginaw about ten.

The fog was so thick that objects a ship's length away were invisibi'le, and when the -two crafts hove in sight of each bow on, there was but a moment's interim before they met. The Saginaw veered, as did the Hamilton, but they had not time to clear each other and the knife like steel prow of the southbound vessel struck. the 'Clyde ship on the port quarter about 20 feet from her stern, cutting the entire rear of the ship away. The inrushing water caused the Saginaw to settle rapidly in the stern and the impetus of the Hamilton took her out of sight of the crippled vessel. Engines already reversed, were put full steam to the rear and the -Hamilton circled to the scene of the.

wreck, at the same time lowering two lifeboats. Ternifole Scenes There was 'consternation among the passengers of the old Dominion ship and -the first thought was for their safety, but so soon as it was discovered that the ship was uninjured save that some bow plates1 were stove in all eff orts were directed to the rescue of those on the Saginaw. When the Saginaw was again sighted her stern was under water and her bow was high in the air. Panic-stricken people rushed over her decks and scrambled toward the bow. If boats were lowered and into the first 15 colored women were placed, according to Second Officier W.

L. Morris, who was in command. The boat was swamped as it struck the water, and its occupants wer thrown into the All were drowned save the second officer and the colored stewardess. The latter died bef ore the small boat reachd the Hamilton, more from injuries received by the impact of the collision than by the drowning. She had been held up by First Mate Goslee, who sank himself, as the small boat from the Hamilton reached them.

The Saginaw S.ink. In the meantime the rush of waters into the bow of the Saginaw had caused the decks to burst from their fastenings with a roar like the report of big guns and tons of freight of all descriptions soon littered the sea. To floating wreckage the struggling people in the water clung with desperation, and many of them were rescued by the boats from the Hamilton. Before the life boats of the Hamilton had reached the Saginaw the latter had disappeared beneath the waves, and nothing but her topmasts were visible. To these several men were slinging, one of whom was the aged captain, J.

S. Tunnell. When he was taken off it was found that he had suffered severe if not serious internal, injuries. The Hamilton hovered around the scene of the wreck for more than an hour, but no sign of life could be seen among the mass of floating freight. Two bodies, one of a man and the other of a woman, both clad only in night dress, were ob served drifting between bales of cotton and cases of goods.

It was some time before any definite statement could be secrued from the officials of either line regarding the real number of people lost and saved, and even now, after official lists have been given out, there is a great discrepancy between the statements of passengers and the company's statement. According to the Clyde line -officials the names of only 18 passengers are known, and it is admitted by Second Officer Morris that 15 colored women, all of whom are now dead, were in the swamped life boat. The crew of the Saginaw numbered 26 all told. From INQUEST PRODUCES THIS RESULT. No Evidence of His Guilt Is Developed, and' Verdict Declare Crime Committed by Persona Unknown.

Elyria, .0., May 6. At the end of a rather complete investigation into the cause of the dteath of Agatha Reichlin, who was murdered last Thursday night, Coroner French, of this county, Tuesday evening gave as his conclusion the verdict: "That Agatha Reichlin came to her death from wounds- inflicted a stone in the hands of a person unknown." The investigation was held in the presence of large and deeply, interested! crowd of witnesses and spectators. Theconclusion reached by the coroner- resulted in the freeing of Father Walser from confinement later in the evening. The witnesses examined included policemen who had been called) to the Reichlin home at 1:30 Friday morning and Casimir Reichlin, a brother of the murdered girl. Rev.

Charles Reichlin, another brother, also testified. The Concensus of the testimony of the witnesses was favorable to Father Walter's claim of innocence and in support of the theory that a burglar or some other desperate man had com- mit'ted the crime. Capt. Ketchum, of the police testified that the blood-noundis did not pay any more attention to Father Walser's bed than to the other beds in the house. Father Walser Free, Lorain, May 6.

Father Ferdinand Walser, arrested last Saturday morning in connection with the murder of Agatha Reichlin, was brought to this city Tuesday night from the county jail at Elyria and discharged from the charge of murder which was placed against him at that time. Mayor King went through the formality of reading the warrant for Walser's arrest and his attorney, E. G. Johnston, ntered a plea of not guilty. Prosecuting Attorney Stroup, addressing his honor, said in substance: "After having listened to the evidence presented at.

the inquest today can see there, is nothing sufficient to hold the defendant. The action taken on the part of the' officers in arresting Father Walser has been in accordance with their duty. A terrible crime has committed-and if the, suspicion of guilt had been- placed against any other person I can assure you he would have been treated as the defendant has." Mayor King then stated that as the prosecuting attorney had remarked there was not sufficient evidence to hold the accused and "I have nothing to do but discharge him from custody. The crime that was committed on the first day of May was the most atrocious crime ever committed! in the city of Lorain. When Father Walser was arrested Saturday public feeling against him ran high in the community and on account of the excited condition of the public the prosecutor and myself thought the arrest of the priest necessary for his protection that he 'riiffht be safe, from any attack that the excited people might make upon him.

Who killed Agatha Reichlin no one knows but the murderer himself and his God. No one is more pleased than I am that there is no evidence to warrant the detention of the accused. I hope whoever committed the crime may yet be punished. The city officers will not feel their duty done, but will continue the inquiry until the murder of Agatha Reichlin may be properly avengted." Accwed Prlwt Talk, Father Walser arose, and with moistened eyes addressed Mayor King as follows: "You cannot say a word Picture ot the Parsonage, Where M'iss Reichlin Was Murdered, the Crime for Which Father Walser Was Put in Jail. All Hope off PeaoenbUy the nig Strike at Omaha, -Is Abandoned.

Omaha, May 6. Labor are rapidly reachin an acute state and all hope of a peaceable settlement has passed. Committees from the business men's association and the striking unions were in session until one o'clock Tuesday Tnorn-ing, seeking to an agreement. Several propositions were proposed by each side, but all were, turned down, and now it is settled that there will be a fight to a finish. During Monday there were several clashes between strikers and nonunion men, but no serious results fol-lowed.

1 Striking teamsters were active, stopping wagons driven by nonunion men and forcing them to return to the barns. One restaurant attempted to secure milk from a suburban dairy by sending messengers on street cars. Strikers stopped the boys, forcing them to return with the cans. Large crowds gathered to witness the disturbances, but they were settled with'-' out serious trouble. The police, were kept busy dispersing these gatherings and several, times pistols were displayed, but no shots were fired.

Five restaurants signed the scale Tuesday, and it was stated that a number of others were preparing to do so, Half of the striking bakers have returned to work, their demands having been granted. At a conference late Tuesday afternoon between the mayor, chief of police, sheriff, labor-leaders and heads of the Business Men's association, it was decided to close all the saloons in the city until the strike has been set-, tied. An official order was issued to inai. eiieui, ciosjng au saioons at mia-night Tuesday night. Seeks to dear Eli Same.

Kansas City, May After serving the full four years of his penitentiary sentence, C. B. Siders, aged 70 years, appeared in the criminal court here Tuesday and soughtto appeal his case to the supreme court. Siders wishes to clear his name of a crime of which he asserts he is innocent. Siders was convicted of embezzlement of money secured in a land deal while acting for a Platte county woman.

DeafJt of a Jnirlat. Milwaukee, May 6. Orasmus Cole, former chief justice of the Wisconsin supreme court, died at4the resn-d'ence of his son, Sidney H. Cole in this city Tuesday from general debility, aged 84 years. Mr.

Cole served in the thirty-first congress as a whig and was a member of the constitutional convention. He served on the state supreme bench from 1855 to 1892, when he retired. No Danger. "So, you think we are not likely to Imitate the barbaric splendors of ancient Rome?" "Not the least danger. In this climate people want fur overcoats, not tunics and togas." Ft Years fho Standard MB: Essen Fdr Oshsst tssts D.S.

Csv'l CKstaists PRICE BAKING POWDER A SPECIAL SALE ouches and Dining Room Suites We carry always in stock the largest arid best line of House Furnishings in the State. Prices always the lowest. SAE KER ROGERS Clothing House, WISCONSIN. Three Floors of Furniture interested? Let us The Appleton street Grocer. Sale I operate than show you.

Co. Furniture Dealers and Undertakers. it is cool, gas or coal I Tjhe Heat of Has no terrors happy possessor I "QUICK I Wickless, Blue clean and range. Are you Summer for the Housewife who is the of a MEAL" I Flame Oil Stove. COCKRELL-HARGIS FEUD.

Feared That Assassiniatdon of Attorney Marcnm in JCentucky Will Result in Its Renewal. Lexington, May 6. Wood G. Dunlap, of this city, left Tuesday for Jackson, as attorney for the usionists in the Breathitt county contested election cases. He succeeds as counsel James B.

who was killed in the courthouse Monday while filing papers in these cases. It is feared here that the proceedings at this time will precipitate further trouble in the Cockrell-Har-gis feud, in which half a dozen lives have already been lost. A telegram from a member of the Hargie faction to ex-Senator Alexander Hargis, at Winchester, said that Belvin Ewen, who was talking with Marcum Monday when he was shot by the assassin in the Breathitt county courthouse, recognized the murderer. Ewen when seen Tuesday positively refused to say anything regarding1 the shooting, except to describe how they were standing when the shots were fired. He refused to say who the shots or who was recognized in the hallway of the courthous e.

The belief is that the feud is now reopened. Pardoned "by President. Washington, May 6. The president has pardoned Martin Cuilford, who, in November, 1902, pleaded guilty to robbing a post office in Indiana and who was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in the peniten.i.iiy at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. The pardon was.

granted upon the representation of the prison physicians that.he was in the last stages of consumption. Fire in. Chicago. Chicago, May-6. Fire partially destroyed the six-story building at 115-121 North Peoria street Tuesday evening.

The total loss is $75,000, of which $20,000 is on the building. The losers are Clementson Manufacturing company, Maxwell, Rudd Con W. K. Cowan $10,000. Schwab Reelected.

Now York, May 6. Charles M. Schwab was reelected president of the United States Steel corporation at a meeting of the board of directors held in this city Tuesday. convenient. Costs less to I Schlafer Hardware HEIDEflAN ANNOUNCES I wii.

make the following prices while the present stock lasts: Bakers' choice molasses, 30 cents a gallon. Amber drip syrup, 35 cents gallon. 12 bars uf soap at 25 cents. Heinze's spiced pickles good size, 8 cents a Jozen. All kinds of scrubbing brushes at cost.

Good broomsy from 15 tc 35 cents. AU kinds of soups at 5 cents a can. Salmon strictly at cost this-week..