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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Deeds OF Blood.

At Renaud's Hotel. Detroit on the 18th
inst, DR.. j. L. Eva committed suicide by
means of prussic acid. The doctors prac.
tice was small, and he became respondent.
For the murder of James Sea, in Pekin,
KY, in November last, Robert Smith (col-
ored) suffered the death penalty at Mich
olasville on the 18th. The victim was his
step-father.
William and Dan Kent, of WATSON, Tex,
insulted Miss Soards. The young lady's
brother squared up matters with shot
gun. Both Kents will die.
At Goldthwaite, Tex, on the 18th, in a.
difficulty over domestic matters between A.
Barnes and Charles Barnett, his son-in-law,
the latter shot and instantly killed the
former. Barnett is in custody. He says
his act was justifable as Barnes has threat
ened to waylay and kill him.
Charles Robinson was hanged at New
castle. Del, on the 10th, for the murder of
Mrs. Ella F. Gardiner, in October last.
A. j. Adams, who murdered his employ
er, Moses Dickinson, at Amherst, Mass, in
1875, was hanged for the crime at North
ampton, on the 10th.
AlonZo 2. Kendall, 70 years old, found
three burglars in his room at Cincinnati on
the night of the 18th. One of the men at
tempted to draw weapon, which Mr..
Kendall prevented by shooting him dead
with shotgun.
Dennis G. Wilcox, a well-known broker of
New York, committed suicide at his home
in that city. on the 18th inst, by shooting.
He was 81 years old.
The Earl of Salisbury, while riding in a
cab through Regent Street, London, on the
18th, committed suicide by shooting.
Deputy Sheriff Frank M. Thomas, of
Pope County, H., was shot dead at Golcon-
da, on the 18th, by ex-Treasurer William
S. Randolph, whom he was attempting to
arrest.
A double tragedy occurred at Ellington,
Ia, on the night of the 18th. Two farm
ers, Joseph White, aged so years, and F. s.
Northrop, aged go years, quarreled about
the latter's attention to lady named
Ward, sister-in-law to the former. The
men went to a barn where White stabbed
Northrop dead, then drew pistol, killing
himself instantly.
Mrs. Adelaide Bartlett was placed on
trial in London on the 18th inst, charged
with the murder of her husband by chloro-
form. The case against Rev. Mark Dyson,
her alleged accomplice, has been dismissed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Cholera Again,

A dispatch from Brindisi of the 10th
says; ''Sixty-eight cases of cholera have
occurred here, ten of which proved fatal
The officials declare that the disease is
sporadic" The development of cholera
causes alarm in France particularly along
the italian frontier. Precautions of the
most stringent kind are being instituted to
prevent the scourge from invading France
A quarantine of seven days has been or
dered at Alexandria, against all arrivals
from Brindisi, Venice and Ancona.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

A CURIOUS thing about Winnipeg,
says a writer in the ST. Louis Globe
Democrat, is the difficulty of buying
furs, although the place is the head.
quarters of the Hudson Bay Fur Com
pany, and thousands of skins pass
through the company's hands. The
company's agents there will not sell
any furs, and the only chance astran-
ger has is to buy an occasional buffalo
or bear robe or the skin of gray fox
from an Indian.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Smoke.

While four prisoners in the county jail
at Erie, Kas., were at supper on the 18th,
capped. The fourth. Willie Sells, charged
with numbering his family, made no effort
to escape.
The steamer Africa was burned to the
waters edge in Owen Sound, Ont, on the
night of the 18th. Loss, $20,OOO insur-
ance $15, 900.
The large tobacco factory of Robert
Hamilton, at Covington, KY, was totally
destroyed by fire on the morning of the
10th. Loss on stock 100000, fully in
sured.
The Boston Block, Minneapolis, including
the post-ofice and the law library, was en-
tirely Quilted by fire on the 18th. The mails
were saved, but much stock was damaged
by smoke and water. The losses aggregate
1925 900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Labor Notes.

At P. M. on the 18th the fifty switch
men employed by the Lake Shore Railway
Company, in Chicago, struck. The cause o.
the trouble was the refusal by the company
to discharge eight men who went to work
during the strike on that line in 1881. Late
in the evening an attempt was made tc
send out a freight train, when number o.
men took possession OF the engine, beat the
engineer and fireman and killed the engine
The street car men in Philadelphia, who
struck against an obnoxious superintend
ent, have gone to work again. The direct
ors agreed to take from him all authority
to discharge employees, and the matter was
settled.
The governor of New York on the 18th
signed the bill recently passed by the legis
lature, making twelve hours days work
on all horse-car lines in New York and
Brooklyn.
Three large retail dry goods houses in
Chicago are about to introduce the eight.
hour system.
What was thought to be a permanent
settlement OF the differences between E. p.
Allis and the employees of the Reliance Iron
Works, Milwaukee, was entirely upset on
the 18th. At a meeting of about 600 oil
the men the agreement OF the shop com
mittee with Mr.. Allis was repudiated
What the outcome will be cannot be fore
seen.
Chas. Gossage & Co., Chicago, dry goods
merchants, have announced their determi
nation to keep their employees at work but
eight hours a day, commencing May1 The
change was made without any request ON
the employees.
The street car drivers on the New York
Third Avenue line refused to 60 to work on
the 10th, and a few cars only were run by
the company. under police protection. The
men claim that the company has not lived
up to it's recent agreement.
Sixty switcnmen employed by the Balti-
more & Ohio road at Chicago struck on
the 18th. They demand the discharge of a
number of non-union men.
The strike of the Milwaukee, tailors is
over. The matter was amicably arranged
by compromise.
Six hundred storehousemen at New York
went on strike on the morning of the 9Th.
They demand an advance in wages of 5
cents an hour.
The street car drivers on the Frick line,
in Baltimore, struck on the 18th for an in
crease from $1.50 to $500 in wages. The
legislature recently passed q law restricting
a street-car drivers day to twelve hours,
since which time their pay has been re-
duced to $1.50.
Nearly all the cutters and trimmers in
the large clothing shops in Milwaukee struck
on the 18th, their demand being eight
hours work and ten hours pay. Two of
the factories conceded the demand at once;
their men returned to work. Only about
100 men are out, but the strike forces near
ly 1000 people out Of work.
The new schedule Of prices presented by
the shop tailors of Milwaukee has not been
signed by the proprietors, and the men, to
the number OF about 1000, suspended
work on the 18th
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
A Fatal Lean.

Miss Ada Williams, of Peoria, who occu-
pied room on the second floor OF the
Planters House, Chicago, arose from bed
on the night of the 18th, and breaking the
window glass with her naked hands, jumped
through the sash into the street. The glass
cut great gashes in her hands and arms,
severing the arteries in a number of places.
For two weeks Miss Williams had been i'll
with typhoid fever, and she was delirious
when she jumped from the window. The
doctors say she cannot survive her in
iuries.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Bitten by a. Rabid Dog.

Annie Emile Morosini, daughter of Jay
Gould's old partner, and younger sister Of
Mrs. Notwithstanding Huelskamp, was
bitten by rabid dog on the 18th. She
was walking in the grounds surrounding
her fathers residence at Riverdale, N. Y,
when she saw the dog coming up the rail
road track toward her. She ran, but the
dog pursued and overlook her. Her
screams were heard by Policeman Finne-
gan, who drove the dog off and killed it
with shot from his revolver. Miss Moro.
SIM had already been bitten.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Injured by Molten Stea,

Shortly before noon, on the 18th, while
experiments were being made at the iron
works of Singer, Dimick & Co., at Pittsburg,
COMPRISING steel, the mold, containing
over 100 pounds of molten steel, suddenly
gave way, scattering the metal in every
direction. Some fifty or sixty persons were
witnessing the experiment and all were
more or less burned. Five are supposed to
be dangerously injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
DOINGS Nv CONGRESS.
Senate.

MONDAY, April IA motion by Mr..
Riddleberger to take up the resolution re-
lating to the consideration of executive
nominations in executive sessions, was de-
feated by vote OF 81 nays to yeas. The
Indian appropriation bill was passed sub
stantiaily as it came from the committee.
Combinations: Howell E. Jackson, Ten
nessee, circuit Judge OF the United States for
the sixth judicial circuit, to succeed Judge
Baxter; G. s. Lake, pension agent at Des
MONIES, la. The President has withdrawn
the nomination of Orlando W. Powers, of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Qht Rtpublifa't
wArERTowN. wIsCcNsIN.

THE spring blowing in Georgia
this year is Jump in advance OF the
alligator season, and it is now an
nounced that a Georgia farmer has
just plowed up $4,000 ingold. Since
the gold was coin and in good condi-
ton to be counted the fruitfulress OF
the Georgia soil is undoubted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Shot by q Priest.

Great excitement was caused in Madrid,
Spain, on the 18th, by an attempt to as
sassinate the Bishop of Madrid The deed
was done as the bishop was ascending the
steps of the cathedral, the assassin being a.
priest who had recently been dismissed
from the priesthood, and whose appeals
for reinstatement had been disregarded. 1t
is thought the bishop, who was shot twice,
will die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
A Dozen in the jug.

The New York Broadway Surface Rail
way bribery case is assuming interesting
proportions. On the morning of the 9th
twelve ex-members OF the Board of Alder
men were arrested and locked up, charged
with completely in the great steal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Minor Mention.

An exciting fire occurred in the Clinton
House, Utica, N. Y, early on the morning
of the 18th. The guests were rescued with
difficulty, most of them taking only their
night clothes. Jennie Carson was probably
fatally burned, and John Killion was seri-
ously injured. The loss was small.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Tornado in Missouri

A fearful tornado passed over Monroe
Township, Nordaway County. Mo-. on the
afternoon of the 18th, destroying dwell
ings, barns and outbuildings, and killing
thousands of live stock. Three persons
are reported killed and many injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
With Twenty-nine Iives

dispatch of the 18th from Wellington,
New Zealand, reports the wreck of the
persons lost their lives, only two passen-
gers being saved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

A RECENT ball in Santa Barbara,
CAL, was attended by representatives
of 8 nationalities.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Am old Couple Burned to Death.

Early on the morning of the 18th inst
the house of John Douthett, near Xenia,
O., was destroyed by what appears to have
been an incendiary fire. Douthett and his
wife, both quite aged people, were burned
to death. Charles Morris, who had been
at work on the place, has been arrested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Not Guilty.

The Bartlett poisoning case, on trial in
resulted on the 18th, in a verdict
OF acquittal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

treaty obligations. There should be
no hesitation or delay in remedying
this defect in the law, the purpose OF
which is to carry out the treaty stipa-
latiOnS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

CANVAS cloth has fronts of wooden
lace to cor sspOnd.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-01-14
WHOLE NUMBER 1903.

and devoted half hour to the recuperstion
of their exhausted energies.
They were then conducted to "Music Hall"
where they found a temporary stage had
been erected. In front of this, Master Fred
die Scoville and his harnonica had been
stationed, III ludicrous imitation of an orches-
ira, to enliyen the time between the scenes
of an equolly ludicrous entertainment. How
ever, this diminutiye orchestra discoursed
some very sweet music.
First on the programme was the historical
pantomime "Wm. Tell," the absurdity of
which is disclosed by the fact that Tell was
personated by II. 8. Richards with "Ikey" M
son, and large cabbage for the famous ap-
pie while the actors were clothed in ridicu-
lous costumes prepared by III. A. Rogers,
specially for the occasion. This was followed
by laughable farce entitled "IrresistibIy
Impudent," after which o. N. Hilton, arrayed
in Roman toga, gave burlesque rendition
of Rienzis address to the Romans in man
ner eliciting such burst of applause al to
necessitate his re-appearance. The pro
gramme closed with thrilling tableaux In
which "Joan of Arc expired amid blaze OF
red lights.
The enthusiastic audience attested their
appreciation by showers of bouquets that were
fearfully and wonderfully made.
At the conclusion of the evenings enter
tainment, the party again boarded the train
and the homeward trip was enlivened by
lusty feminine cheers for all concerned in
bringing about this evening of jubilee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-01-14

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the First National Bank of Paw Paw was held
on the 10Th inst. The following gentlemen
were elected as board of directors Hon. A.
b. Copley, L. A. Park, Elias Morris, j. X.
Bangs, Thomas l.. Stevens, f. X. Annable,
E. Smith. The newly elected officers of the
institution are Capt. 4. Smith, President T..
A. Park. Vice-President; +. F. Parks, Cash
ier.
Many patrons of the bank and the public
at large will be surprised to learn that
"crooked work was discovered on the part
of the retiring cashier, Mr.. f. Z. Stevens.
Some of the managers have known for some
months past that things were not exactly
straight. One of the officers of the bank in
forms Us that Mr.. Stevens, to reimburse the
bank as far as practicable, turned over
twenty two shares of bank stock, and execut-
ed chattel mortgage on all his personal
property, and that if the mortgaged property
produces the estimated amount. the bank will
lose little, if anything, by reason oe the IN
fortunate affair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-01-14

Twenty Odd Fellows, including all the
officers. withdrew from Tillotson Lodge, at
Bangor, on account of the order of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge, requiring them 10
sever their connection with the "Circle."
Lawton is the only village in the county
that enjoys the benefit of street lamps. In
one respect, at least, Lawton shows enter
prise.-BdHgOr AdcGHce. The Adr0nce man
is way of. Paw Paw has had street lamps
for the last six years. There are now thirty
seven of them in use, and the number will
be increased from time to time. The hdrdnce
should keep its eyes open. Perhaps. how
ever, it cannot see by lamp light.
The railroad meeting at the Court House.
on Monday evening last, was not AZ we'll at
tended as il should have been. DIR. Harrison,
the chairman, was unable to be present on
account of i'll health. Mr.. s. L. Bowen was
made chairman pro TEN. The committee
reported considerable progress as having
been made in obtaining subscriptions
and the members of the committee express
themselves rs confident of the eventual sue
cess of the enterprise.
C. l.. Fitch of this village, has Just com
pleted little volume, for the use OF the state
bar, entitled, Michigan Citations" 1t con-
tains, conveniently arranged, all the cases In
the Michigan Reports from the beginning OF
the series down to and inclusive of the SD
Mich, which have been subsequently cited
by the supreme court, and gives with each
case full list of the citations thereto. We
learn that his work meets with a very favor
able reception, and have no doubt that il
will prove highly useful to the legal profess
sion.
The Paw Paw True NoRTHIRSKB could
afford to discard patents and give an all at
home, quarto. 1t is one of the ablest papers
in the state, and the home advertising crowds
out much good editorial matter.-Grund
Irdrerse Herald. Thank you, Mr.. Herald
for your good opinion. We appreciate it the
more highly because it comes from the largest
paper published in Michigan, and one that
stands 'way up in the front rank. and is
thoroughly competent to give an intelligent
opinion. We had the pleasure of visiting
Bro. Bates Office last summer, and found il
to be model one. The Herald is one Of our
most valued exchanges.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-01-14
Board or supervisors.

The board adjourned on Friday after Ave
days session. But little business was trans
acted aside from the auditing of claims.
That is something that is always in order
and of which there is seldom any lack. The
sum of $10S.20 was deducted from the drain
tax of Pine Grove. the same having been
enormously spread. The register of deeds
was authorized to procure the binding of
the "Field Notes of the County"
The committee appointed to settle with
the county clerk and treasurer reported that
the clerk had collected $214 "a entry, Juror
and reporters fees, and that the same had
been paid to the county treasurer. The
total amount received by the county treas
nrer from all sources, including the amount
on hand at the beginning of the year, was
SS9,573.47. Total amount of disbursements
SIS, S,772.12, leaving balance on hand of
$10,SO1.35. Report accepted and adopted.
The following named gentlemen were
duly appointed to look after the burial of
honorably discharged soldiers in their re-
spective townships who may die without
leaving sufficient funds TO defray their funer-
al expenses: Pine Grove. Clark Cragin;
Bloomingdsle, II. A. Starkweather: Colum-
bia, Loren Townsend; Geneva, John s.
Hicks; South Haven, Alfred Cook; Covert,
Miriam Fish: Bangor. Sheldon Smith, Ar
lington, A. b. Chase Waverly, l.. A. Rogers;
Almena, Horace Dyer; Antwerp, Geo. II.
Prentice; Paw Paw, Kirke w. Noyes; Law
renee, Francis Branch Hartford, w. II. II.
Heath; Keeler, John McAlpine: Hamilton,
Israel White; Decatur. Carl Wilson
Porter, James Burlington.
The bond of the sheriff was presented and
approved.
The county clerk was authorized to draw
orders on the county treasurer to pay for
printing, also In favor of the sheriff for the
purchase of 315 cords of wood, and not to
exceed the sum of $500 per quarter to meet
current expenses.
The sheriff was authorized to receive
tramps into the county Jail from the hands
of the authorities of the village of Paw Paw,
and to furnish them food and lodging at the
expense of the village. The sheriff was di-
rected to purchase an extension ladder long
enough to reach the roof of the court house.
A resolution was adopted to rent an of6ce
in the court house, to Justice Warner, and
to allow him to purchase wood from the
county at cost.
The board allowed their own claims for at
tendance and mileage, passed the usual reso-
luton of thanks to their chairman and clerk,
and adjourned sine die.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-01-14
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
1356-779-2453-D. S. MI. .I.C.

135O-II9-2f53-D.S -. M.-J. L. q.
What's the matter with bringing out the
sleighs? Respectfully referred to our Goble-
vile correspondent.
Don G. Rogers of Dakota, formerly register
calling on old friends
Miss Mamie Rowland has gone to Illinois
for two weeks visit to relatives at and in
the vicinity of the city of Aurora.
Frank VanNess has gone to Memphis to
paint portraits. Frank is good artist and
we predict that he will be successful.
Mr.. S. H. Blackman has gone to Allegan
on visit to his brother. He will visit friends
in various localities before he returns and
may be absent all winter.
Michigan has been highly favored locali-
ty, as far as the recent blizzard was concern
ed. The lowest temperature was A 9, and
that lasted but few hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Matthews OF
Sioux Falls, OAK, are in town, called here by
the death of Mr.. Asa Landphere, Mrs. Rs
father. They will remain couple of weeks
or so.
Miss Ruth w. Lane of Detroit, has been en-
gagged as preceptress of our high school,
She entered upon her duties last Monday
morning. She comes very highly recon-
mended.
Bowen, the Deep Cut man, announces
this week, great drive OH overcoats. Peo-
pie have learned him so well that they need
not be told he means everything he saws. apd
will do just what he adyertises.
1. is often said that one can't buy any,
thing With cent, but tue statement isn't
true, just read the new 'ad" of G. h. Avery
and you will find that even the despised
penny may be made very useful.
protracted meeting is In progress at the
Church of Christ. great interest ia already
manifested All are cordially invited to
attend. Union meetings are also being held
each evening at the other churches.
Mr.. G. w. Young is in Detroit attending
the winter meeting of the executive commit
tee of the State Agricultural Society. His
headquarters are at the Russell House. The
sessions of the committee will close on Fri
day next.
The Bangor Adrance announces that it will
hereafter occupy an independent position in
the newspaper field. Possibly one good re-
puDlcan JOurnhl ~ all lnht Is neeueu III Dali
gor, and the Reflector fills that place very
successfully.
Mrs. Mary Landphere will go to Dakota.
and make her home with her daughter at
Sioux Falls. She desires, before going to dis
pose of her household furniture. Those de-
string to purchase such goods at bargain
should call at her residence, as she proposes
to dispose of them at private sale.
We call attention to the new advertisement
of the new hardware firm, Messrs Dunning
and Bilsborrow. Both members of the firm
are young men of intelligence and integrity,
Paw Paw boys whom we all know and re-
spect. and we think we can safely predict
that they will be successful and that, under
their management, the old stand will lose
none Of its well deserved prestige.