The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-03-15


by fire Friday morning to the extent of from
s12, 900 to SIS 900; fully insured
AMAN named O'Brien fell through rail-
way bridge at Cleveland, on Friday night, and
was killed.
The we'll known Pittsburg Iron Manufac-
turing firm OF James Wood, Sons & Co., has
failed. Near thousand men are thrown out
of employment. They tender the firm their
services fer two or three months, asking for
the same only sufficient out of their store to
sustain themselves and families, hoping thus
to help the firm out of their financial difficult
ties.
AT Valego, California, Isaac Robinson quar-
relied with ex-city Marshal John. j. Watkin-
son concerning a woman, Watkinson drew
pistol and shot Robinson through the head,
killing him instantly.
REPORTS from Fort Benton say the famous
Sioux Chief Setting Bull was killed recently
at Fort Peek, Montana, by half breed inter
prefer named Brenorar, while helping him.
self to goods at that post.
A PARTY OF dredgers on Friday, brought up
from the waters of San Francisco Bay the
body of an unknown man, respectfully dressed,
with the tbr,'at cut from ear to ear. About
50 pounds OF pigiron was attached to the
body.
THE main portion of ST. Petersburg, Clarion
county, Pa, was burned on Friday. The
Opera House, Adams Hotel, Emlenton Pipe
Company's office, Post Office, Savings Bank,
st. Petersburg Hotel, Occidental Hotel, Pa
cifc and Atlantic Telegraphic office, Western
Union Telegraph office, hardware and clothing
stores, were among the buildings burned.
The residence of President Grant, known as
the Dent homestead, SIX miles from st. Louis,
was burned on Friday
FIVE THOUSAND persons assembled at the
pier in New York, whence the steamer de.
parted, to bid farewell to Father Burke.
Hon. C. H. LEE, a member of the Indiana
Legislature died at his house in Terre Haute
Saturday.
On the 5th of March, the President, Secre
tary of War and Secretary of the Navy will re
view the West Point and naval cadets.
portion of Pennsylvania avenue viii be ass
signed for their parade and maneuvre.
A FALSE alarm Of fire at Niblo's Garden,
during the performance Saturday evening,
caused a general stampede of the audience,
and in the excitement many ladies tainted
W. j. LowERY, banker, one of the Oldest
residents OF Southern Indiana, died suddenly
in Evansville, on Saturday, aged II years.
REPORTS from Fort Benton say the famous
Sioux Chief Setting Bull was killed recently
at Fort Peck, Montana, by half breed inter
peter named Brenorar, while helping him
self to goods at that post.
Abroad.
ADv1cEs from Lima, Peru, state that the
people are exasperated at the death of the
revolutionary generals, Garronde and Cebal-
las, who were shot while endeavoring to es-
cape, and threaten an uprising. change of
ministry is demanded.
MEssRs. MARSHALL & Sons, cotton spiuners
at Stockr ort, England, have suspended.
Liabilities ESQ 900 sterling. The suspension
was caused by the bad condition of trade
The Carlist revolution in Spain gains
strength daily.
A REVOLUTION in Hayti is expected
The journeymen bakers at Stuttgart, and
printers of Leipsic, Germany, have struck
work.
The stockholders of the London, Liverpool
and Globe Insurance Company are clamorous
for dividend, Notwithstanding the losses at
Chicago and Boston.
THE American Club of Liverpool gave
grand ball in celebration Of Washington'5
birthday.
SIR WILLIAM Fry CHANNEL, one of the
barons of the Court of Exchequer, died in
London on Wednesday.
STRIKE of miners is threatened in North
Wales
La LIBERTE reports that family council
has been held by Spanish Bourbons In Paris,
and that ex-Queen Isabella has summoned
Prince Alphonso from Rome.
THE session of the German Parliament will
open on the 18th of March.
A LONDON telegram states that there is no
| hope of the recovery of Count Bernstaff
RUSSIA and England will settle the Khivan
question by arbitration.
JOHN BRIGHT resumed his seat in the Brit
| ish Parliament Monday evening, and was loud
| ly cheered.
GREAT BRITAIN has a regular army of 125, 600
men.
THERE was a serious political riot at Quebec
on Monday, during which two men were killed
and many wounded.
| de Montpensier and adherents of ex -Queen
| Isabella to lace Prince Alphonso on the
| throne of Spain, the Duke to be Regent dur
| ing the minority of Prince Alphonso, and the
| latter to marry the youngest daughter of the
Buke. Isabella accepts the programme, ana
| two important parties therefore will act TO-
gether in the present crisis
| RUSSIA and England VIII settle the Khivan
| question by arbitration.
Snow fell in tie north and south of England
| on Sunday and Monday.
THE negotiation for the settlement of the
miners demands in South Wales have failed.
and the strike continues indefinitely. The
sand families who depended on the resump-
ton of work, and depressed gloom prevails in
the mining district.
DISPATCH from Zanzibar, dated the 18th
inst, says Sir Bartle Frere has gone to Nc
zambique on a special mission.
The Russian Government has adyices war
ranting the announcement that the Khivanese
will shortly sue for peace.
TIE Portuguese Cortes has passed bill au-
thorizing the calling out of reserves for the
protection of the frontier.
AT Minister Washburn's diplomatic dinner
IN Paris on Saturday, representatives of the
principal European governments were among
the guests. The American flag was hoisted
over all the foreign legations. Theirs is
slightly indisposed, and was compelled to be
absent from the dinner. The usual state din