St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-14
The Anniversary of the Battle of the
Boyne characterized at Waterford
by a Drunken Row.
Being Attacked by the Soldiers Citizen
is Killed, Creating Great Ex-
citement.
Nothing Yet Definitely Arranged for
the Arbitration of tho Russian
Difficulty.
Rumors Revived That the Czar is
Shortly to be Crowned as Ruler
of Central Asia.
Orungemen Have Trouble.

WATERFORD, Ireland, July 13.-The
anniversary of the battle of the BOyne yes
terday caused large increase in the usual
Sunday number of drunken men to be on
the streets last night. Among them were
many of the soldiers belonging to the Welsh
regiment dong garrison duty here. A
number of citizens got into drunken row
with the soldiers, during which the latter
bayOneted to death Peter Grant, one of the
former. The commotion attracted crowds
of men to the scene, anc when the civilians
realized that one of their number had been
killed they became furious and fell upon the
soldiers with such force that the latter
were compelled to beat haSty retreat to
their barracks. The mob followed them
up. but being threatened with powder and
ball if they attempted to force an entrance
to the barracks, they cOntented themselves
with smashing the windows of the barracks
with stones. During the hottest
attacked Grant and plunged bayO-
net through the mans heart. Grant fell
dead on the spot. This tragedy infuriated
the people and they fell with
SUCH FEROCITY
upon the troops that the latter retreated in
full flight into the barracks. The barracks
buildings were beSieged all night by the
citizens, who. although they were unable to
break in. smashed every window in the
buildings. The excitement in the city
lasted all night, and every soldier met in
the streets was attacked. Some struggling
soldiers were fearfully handled, being
stoned, beaten and kicked until unconscious
Those who escaped much violence did it by
fleeing to the barracks or police stations for
refuge Two privateS were arrested this
morning on suspicion of being guilty of
Grants murder. a number of civilians
profess to be able to identity the soldier
who killed Grant. The rage of the pOpu-
lace was so great that it was deemed best
to transfer the Welsh regiment to some
other place. This was done Immediately,
and as the soldiers marched from the bar
racks to the railway station surrounded by
policemen, a mob followed them hOOting
and stoning the soldiers. Several Parnell-
ite members of parliament have telegraphed
they will bring the matter before the gov
ernment and demand an immediate inquiry
into tine outrage. 1t is generally believed
the soldiers began the row.
MORE TROUBLE.
LoNDoF, July 13.-While the Orange
men of RychOuSe, HeTtfOrdShire, were Gel
ebrating the anniversary of the battle of
the Boyne yesterday they were attacked by
4 mob of Catholics and a desperate fight
occurred. Fence palings, table legs and
chairs were freely used by both sides and
many heads were broken. The riot was
ultimately quelled by the priests.
AT CARRICk HILL.
BELFAST, July 1S.-The Orange celebra-
! ton at Carrick hill was the occasion of con-
siderable riOting, during which several
policemen were injured. Twenty arrests
were made.