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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
An Irishman's Revenge.

Much excitement has been caused
throughout Galway and Roscommon Coun-
ties by the action of an evicted farmer of
Ballinaslo, which is situated in both coun-
ties. The farmer had been put off his hold
ing under circumstances which increased his
rage the more he thought of the affair.
upon revenge He visited the bailiff who
had performed the act of eviction, and piled
him with liquor until TIE official was stone
drunk. Then the farmer took the helpless
bailiff and held him over the fire until the
man was fatally burned. Despite the bar
barity OF the farmers revenge, he has the
sympathy of large number of the poor
farmers in both counties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
EABORERS DUpED.
HeartIess Treatment Of ~ Gang of Me
at Chicago.


at Chicago.
CHICAGO, H., May 13.-About one
month ago, Joseph and George Abatis-
uaro, arrived in this city in search Of
laborers for service a. indianapolis
Here they enlisted the assistance of
Frank Rotunno and Toney Mascara
10 and established headquarters
Subsequently George Abatisuaro re-
turned to Indianapolis, Joseph remain
ing here. Within the past two weeks
they have succeeded in engaging $50
Italians to work on q railroad, that
is, it is charged, purely fcti,
tious. Last Wednesday George wired
Frank Rotunno announcing that the
complement of $50 men required
was wanted at once and closed
with a request that they come Ito
morrow night" The four men had
previously obtained $3.50 from each
of the $50 for transportation and
commissions and when the dispatch
was received Rotunno, Mascarillo and
Abatisuaro had been paid total of
1926. The party was to have started
last Thursday night, but for some I'M
explained reason they delayed until
last night, when those hired gathered
at the Michigan Central depot to take
the cars. After waiting until II
o'clock it began to dawn upon them
that something was wrong. Thepolice
have arrested Rotunno and Mascarillo
but the resident partner has escaped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
A REIGN OF TERROR
In the Village of PinevilIe, Kentucky
An Appeal for Troops.


LOUISVILLE, KY, May ia gentle
man who returned from the mountains
of Kentucky, Wednesday, reports that
Andrew j. Johnson and ten or fifteen
Of his friends were still in possession of
Pineville, parading the streets armed
with Winchester rifles, and that no ar
rests had yet been made. A plan for
the capture of Johnson had been laid
out, and it was thought it would
be put into execution Tuesday
night. Hoskin, Napier and the little
child, victims of Johnson's murderous
hate, were buried Tuesday morning.
A reign of terror exists in the village
More bloodshed may be expected in
that quarter. John Dishman, the
ablest lawyer in the mountains, has
been retained to prosecute Johnson,
and unless the outlaw is killed in the
effort to arrest him, there is little need
to fear that summary Justice will not
be meted out to him. The auUhorities
have appealed to Gov. Knott for
military aid
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
That Whistle Among the Icebergs
rEnsign Harlow in the Century.l

[Ensign Harlow in the Century,
The launch whistled frequently as
she steamed along, and we knew after
wards that the sound was heard by
those who lay in the tent, which was
partly blown down. Brainard and
Long succeeded in creeping out from
under it's folds and crawled to the top
of hill near by, from which was visi-
BILE the coast towards Cape Sabine. At
first nothing was seen by them; and
Brainard returned to the tent, telling
by the silent despair of his face that
"there was no hope" The survivors
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Wind and Water.

A cyclone passed through Rocks County
Kas., on the 18th, causing an immense
amount of damage and carrying death and
destruction in it's path. Nearly fifty per-
sons are reported killed or wounded. The
pecuniary losses are estimated at in the
peighborhood Of $4,000. A waterspout
descended near Kearney, Neb., on the same
date. Two children were drowned. At In.
dependence, Kas., six persons and large
number of cattle were drowned. The same
storm struck the Oklahoma boomers tents,
tearing them down and seriously inluring a
number of people.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Kept a Night Sign.
From the New York Star. !

Over in Brooklyn the other night we
were passing through very quiet dark
street, with rows of stately brick
houses on either side of the way. You
couldn't tell one from the other, They
were Identical in their outward looks
and there were no numbers visible.
"Ah," said my journalistic friend,
this is Judge Jones club night"
"Why do you make that unprovoked
assertion ?' / inquired.
"Look at the gate under the stoop
of his house. You remark f1utterlng
scrap of linen tied to the bars? Well,
that's put there by the servant that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
A FAMILY TRA GBEEHY.
Attempted Murder Of u Wife by Her HUI
band, who Kills Himself.

Attempted Murder Of q Wife by Her Hus-
band, who Kills Himself.
SPRINGFIELD, O., May 12.-John
Nenelghbor, a young man who has
been living in this city, went last even
ing to the vicinity OF his wife's mothers
house, four miles north of this city,
and taking place behind a tree,
awaited the coming of his wife, who
was driving the COWS home. Confront
ing her, he asked her to return to his.
home and live with him. She refused,
whereupon he drew revolver and
saying "Then we die together" fired.
She fell with an ugly wound in her
head. He then shot himself. Some.
time after, the woman revived sufi-
GENTLY to reach home, where she told
the story. Neneighbor died in an
hour. His wife is alive. with some
hope of recovery. Their separation
was not of long standing and was
based on trihing differences.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
An Insane Crime.

Mrs. Hiram Pfantz, living near Lit;z
Lancaster County, Pa, on the 18th, took
her five children, ranging in age from l
to 10 years, out for walk. She took
them to the bank of the mill pond, and ,
after kissing them affectionably, threw the
three oldest into the water, after which she
took the two youngest in her arms and
jumped in herself Neighbors heard their
cries and three of the children were saved,
but the other two and the mother were
beyond help. Mrs. Pfantz had been insane
for some time, but was not thought to be
DANGEROUS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20

definite informa zion as to whether there
were any killed and wounded, but it is re
ported that several men were fatally
wounded. The outrage is due to the hue
and cry against the employment OF convict
labor outside OF the penitentiaries. The
governor has offered a reward OF S20C for
the conviction OF any OF the leaders in the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
wbolesaIe Release OF Convicts.

Intelligence was received on the 10Th OF a
wholesale rescue Of convicts in Texas. 1t
appears that forty state convicts were en-
ployed on Clay's farm, in Brazo County.
In the evening, when work was stopped, a
great mob OF armed. men surrounded the
Guards and prisoners and demanded the
TeIease of the latter. The guards refused,
whereupon fight ensued, in which the con-
yicts Joined forces with the mob. The con-
fict was a terrible one, and resulted in a
victory for the attacking party, who dis
appeared with the convicts. There is no
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
This Makes Four,

The White Cross Line Belgian steamer
Helvetia, 1,161 tons, with general cargo,
which started from Antwerp April %, for
Montreal, was sunk off Scatterie, Cape Bre-
ton, on the 9th. This is the fourth steam
er Of that line which has been stwithin as
many years. The passengers and crew were
taken off in boats by the Acadian, of the
Allan Line The Helvetia's cargo was
valued at 100000, and will probably be a
total loss, as she sank in deep water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Is ii, a Canard Z?

A fearful story comes from Seward, n. Y.
A dispatch dated at that place on the 18th
says frightful epidemic has broken out
in that county. Every one thus far attack
ed has died in a few hours. The symptoms
are, first, swelling of the throat, then the
tongue becomes paralyzed, the patient can
not eat and becomes double-sighted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
The Police Retire.

Ten thousand men met in Trafalgar
Square, London, on the afternoon of the
18th for the purpose of making a demon
stration against the governments pro-
posal to increase the duty on spirits and
beer. Many people attended the meeting
out OF pure amusement, and the police were
unable to maintain anything like order.
The result of their efforts was a riot last
ing more than an hour. At last the police
and the promoters of the meeting were
forced to retire. No great damage was
done to property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
CHICAGO WOOI, MARKET

Reported by SHERMAN HALL & Co.. Chicago, I'LL
Prices of Old Wool from Wisconsin and Minnesots
have been steady, with fair demand from Western
mani The guotatioas based actual
Medium, 2o@22c Medium. 2lc9 g Low Medium, q
21@2Sc. Combing- Medium. 2eGa2fc; Low Medium, q
@23c; Coarse 19@21c; Braid, 18e@19c Washed Fleece
is dull at from 27@28c for Fine and Medium A
small stock of Old Fleeces still remain in market
Total receipts of Wool for past week, 2H240 Ms:
and since January l. 4,14S92I Us. An active ne.
mand from Western mills absorbs al receipts of Wis
consin and Minnesots Cnwashed at prices above
quoted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20

WHILE daughter OF ex-Sheriff Phil
lips was playing about q small bon
fire near her home in Mindora, La
Crosse County, few days ago, her
clothing caught fire, and she would
have burned to death had not her
sister discovered her and very prompt
ly thrown her into the creek. The
only injury sustained was the fright
from the fire and the shock from the
water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Troops Coming Home.

Dispatches from Suakim of the 18th
report the departure for home of the Gren-
adler and Scot Guards. The Australian
contingent will follow. A battalion of in
fantry, a battery a company Of sappers,
and corps of native troops will remain as
a permanent garrison, under command of
Col Hudson
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Favor Arbitration.

A London dispatch of the LIST inst. says:
'There is a slight relaxation of the tension
of the relations of Russia and England.
Russia appears to be disposed to entertain
England's latest proposal-to submit to
the arbitration of one of the crowned heads
of Europe the question whether the con-
vention of March II was broken by Russia.
It is believed that the King of Denmark will
be selected as arbitrator in the event OF
mediation being accepted"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Pistols and Cards.

On the afternoon of the 10th, a party of
eight or ten negroes were playing cards on
a fat car near Waltborville, forty miles
from Savannah, Ga. Several were under
the influence of liquor, and when one of the
party accused another of cheating, recourse
was Immediately had to razor and revolv-
er, all hands taking hand. When the
smoke of battle cleared away five of the
marty were dead
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Lumsden'S Courier.

Condie Stephen, bearer of dispatches di-
rect from Sir Peter Lumsden, arrived in
London on the 18th. He left Sir Peter at
Meshed at an hours notice, ON the 23d of
April. He denies the statement that the
battle of Penjdeh caused the retirement of
the British forces to Tirpul. He says Sir
Peter had made arrangements to make his
camp at Tirpul long time before the
Penjdeh affair took place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Another Failure.

The new dispatch boat Dolphin, which
the United States has thus far refused to
accept at the hands of her builder, Mr..
Roach, had another trial in New York
Harbor on the 18th. This, the second trip,
proved as great a failure as the first.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
The Big Express Robbery.

William Wright, whose parents reside
near Harrodsburg, ILL.,, the scene Of the re-
cent express robbery, has been arrested,
charged with being the man who committed
the crime. 1t is claimed that Wright an
swers to the description of the robber, his
photograph having been identified by Peter
Weber, the baggage The prisoner
has been in the regular army, and has
spent several years on the Texas cattle
Mains.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
The Iron Men.

The scale of wages which the iron manu-
facturers propose to the Amalgamated As
ISOLATION was published at Pittsburg on
the 18th. The new scale calls for reduc
ton of nearly ten per cent. on present
wages. 1t is claimed by many that the
men will refuse to accept the scale, and
that strike will be the result.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Cholera Vaccination.

Over 4, 700 persons have been inoculated
with cholera microbes by DR.. Ferran, in the
province of Valencia, Spain, as prevent
ative of the disease. The new system is
said to be entirely successful, and the cpl
demic is disappearing DR.. Ferran intends
to visit England within a few weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Five Children Burned.

The house of Henry Lewiston, at Owa-
tonna, Mimi, burned on the night of the
14th. The father, mother and two chill
dren and hired man got out OF the build
ing alive, but five small children, asleep up
stairs, were burned to death
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20

The county seat war in Travers County,
d. T., broke out afresh on the 18th. A
mob from Wilmot took possession of the
place and demolished the courthouse. No
resistance was made as the attack was un-
pyppcte0
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20

NEWS IN BRIEF
Gladstone Sustained

In the British House of Lords, on the
18th, division was taken on avote OF CEN
sure of the ministry, but the result was a
majority against the measure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20

PAUL BoYToN, the swimmer, has
abandoned his aquatic profession and
opened a saloon inssNew York City.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20
Standing OF the Base Bali C,,ns

The tables below give the standing
OF the various clubs in the different
leagues Oh 18th inst:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20

THE Jacket is the street wrap for
young ladies under twenty-five.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-20

A YOUNG man named VIM Smith
employed as brakeman on the
Omaha Road, was run over by the
cars at Woodville while attending to
his duties on the 18th, and instantly
killed:
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-10-29
A Hauiac,s ouadrupIe Murder.

John Howell, of Starrucca, Pa, on Friday
last murdered four of his children and then
fatally shot himself He was an industrious
man. but illness for the past year has seriously
affected his mind. On the day following the
tragedy he recovered consciousness and told
the coroner that when his wife and daughter
drove to the village store, as soon as they were
out of sight he set about his murderous work
He induced his four children, whose ages
ranged from three to II, to take arsenic, and
when they bad fallen in stupOr, he success
sively placed pistol close TO the forehead of
each and drove a bullet into the brain. How
ell then seated himselfw with the cooked revolver
in his hand to await the coming of his wife and
daughter. intending to add them to his list of
victims. After waiting three hours and they
not returning he shot himself twice and fell
unconscious beside the murdered children,
where he was found by his wife and daughter
on their return shortly after. No one holds the
wretched man responsible, as his insanity is
conceded
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-10-29
A Romantic Story of the War.

W. III. Brown, former slave and now of
Pittsburg, Pa. has just fallen heir to a farm of
$50 acres in Warren County, Va, the bequest of
Col. James Spangler late of the Confederate
army. Brown having saved that officers life
after the capture of Fort Harrison. 1t appears
that Brown at the commencement of the W ar
was owned by Jonathan Gardner who had a
plantation adjoining that of Spangler. Just
after the first battle of Bull Run Brown escaped
into the Union lines and Joined the dst Mich.
Cav, in the capacity of servant to an officer.
After awhile he enlisted in the 127th U. s., in
which he became commissioned officer.
Browns regiment was placed on picket duty
after the capture of Fort Harrison, he being
Officer of the Day, and the next morning, while
looking for the dead and wounded, he found
Spangler, who was then Colonel. Spangler was
badly wounded, having a leg shot off, or so
nearly off that it was hanging by shred, and
being shot through the body, and although still
living, Brown thought he would die. Brown
having frequently met the Colonel in slavery
days, recognized him at once and Immediately
proceeded to do all that was possible under the
circumstances to alleviate his suffering. lie
first tore the lining out of his blouse, and with
some water, taken from dead soldiers can
teen, bathed the shattered limb until the blood
ceased to flow and then gave the wounded ofi
Ger all the water there was in his own canteen.
Subsequently he secured permission from Gen.
Doubleday, the brigade commander, to take
Col. Spangler into the Confederate lines pro-
vided that it could be done with safety, and,
laying down his gun, advanced with flag of
truce to a Confederate picket, who in turn laid
aside his gun and met him halfway. The
Confederate picket, after learning Browns in
tention returned to his lines. where he made
it known to his Captain, Capt Conroy, and
that officer after throwing his sword and re-
volver on the ground near his own picket-lin
also met Brown halfway and pledged his word
that the Confederate officer would be conveyed
within his own lines with perfect safety to the
Union men who bore him. Mr.. Brown then
had Col. Spangler placed on stretcher, during
which operation he revived sufficiently to rec
ognize Brown, and exclaimed: MY God,
Henry the name he was known by as slave),
is that your" Brown then headed a squad
who carried the Colonel over to his comrades
in arms, left him there, and never saw him
since; but the Colonel did not forget the serv
ice rendered him. and / remembered Brown in
his will as stated above,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-10-29

York Legislature making boycotting mis-
demeanor, punishable with heavy penalties.
The trades-union people have an inkling of the
movement and will make extra exertions to
see that only men who will give their inter
ests consideration shall be sent to the Legis-
lature.-Chas. A. Dana, of the n. Y. Sun, pre-
sided over a meeting of the Irish National
League held for the purpose of raising money
to aid Parnell in ireland. The sum of $4,000 was
rased.-Ex-First Assistant Postmaster-Gen-
eral Hay died at his home in Pittsburg on the
Goth inst of consumption.-A loon-keeper
at Pine Grove, Pa, gave an impecunious
drunkard a pint of whisky free of cost, with
the understanding that he was to absorb 1t at
one draught. The victim of dipsomania &C
complished the feat and died in few minutes.
"A phenomenal migration of squirrels is in
progress from Northwestern Mississippi in the
direction of Arkansas. Men are killing them
with sticks. and in some cases, it is said, they
attack hunters.-Mrs. Gates, of Mansfield
o., last week, cowhided Robert Richie, while
her brother compelled him to stand still by
pointing a revolver at his head. Richie, it is
said, sandered Mrs. Gates.-JOhn McCul-
Tough, the dementcd tragedian, was taken from
BlOomingdale Asylum last week and taken to
his home in Philadelphia. 1t is thought that
he can live but a short time.--The order of
the Cleveland Ohio Chief of Police, closing all
saloons on Sunday last, was generally observed.
ciS man Cioseu MS uooiS, put taPpCu d hSS VI
beer on the sidewalk and dispensed it to all free
of charge. A policeman knocked the faucet
out and dispersed the crowd-Bridget Failey,
of West Stratford, Conn, died Saturday night,
aged 1Oi years, two months and five days
Gov. Page. of Vermont, died at Rutland,
VT, Saturday, of bronchial pneumonia.-A
Colorado paper says "699 girls wanted in
Garfield County for wives. Last year GA
divorces were granted in MASSACHUSETTS IL less
than in 1888 OF these 81 per cent. were granted
on the petition of the wife. Desertion WAS
alleged in 40 per cent. of the cases, adultery in
26 and intoxication in I3.-Mrs. Garfield is
writing a biography of her husband.-Mrs.
DR.. Clemence c. Lozier sought to have herself
as a voter in New York city Satur-
urday last. The Board of Registry refused to
consider her petition.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-10-29
Cause for Rejoicing.

CINCINNATI.-The TTmesSta says: "a re-
markable discovery, made last Winter is at
tracing widespread interest. As it involves a
most important question-that of public
health-it is being discussed by eminent ply
sicians and public men. 1t is shown conclu-
sively that throat and lung troubles can be
cured without resorting to the use of morpha
or opium-especially dangerous in the case of
children as arresting development and poison
ing the system. The Governor of Maryland
and all the officials of that State indorse the
remedy. The State Chemist of Delaware pro-
nounces it the purest and most effective, and
hospitals and charitable institutions in Phila-
delphia and other cities use it with remarkable
results. The remedy. which is only % cents a
bottle, is Red Star Cough Cure. 1t is purely
vegetable. 1t contains no poison or narcotics
and is positive cure
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-10-29
Sarah Alihea's Plans.

Sarah Althea Hill will soon make her debut
on the stage as P0riia. and will be billed as
Mrs. William Sharon, the decision of Judge
Sullivan in the divorce suits having given her
legal right TO the ex-Senators name. She
proposes to play six nights week and lecture
on Sundays. She is having her celebrated case
against Sharon dramatized, and will produce it
about Jan. /. If the plot is faithfully followed
it will put the indecencies of the French stage
to the blush Mrs Sharon says she will travel
and live in a special car. In the meantime the
aged defendant, whose attorneys are becom-
ing enriched, is very sick at the Palace Hotel
with an attack of malaria Should he die the
prospects of his alleged wife would be much
improved, for the heirs, among whom is the
wife of Sir Thomas Hesketh, would be likely to
end the malodorous case by compromise.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-10-29
Whipped His Child Till He Died.

Rev. Alfred Coffee, colored preacher, is in
jail at Madison, Fla, for the murder of his 13-
year-old son. The boy had sold three pounds
of cotton to a country store. The boys skull
was fractured and his head beaten to jelly.
The father first used pillow line, then a thick
peach switch, then brush broom, winding up
with plank four feet long, which was broken
into fragments. The boy fell dead under the
blows. The father said he did it to make the
child honest