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A TERRIBLY FATAL DISEASE.
A Strange Disease That Is Depopulat.
ing Wisconsin Hamlet and
Spreading Death.
1t is Pronounced by the State Board
to he Viralent Species Of
Typhoid Fever.
Its INTRODUCTION Into the Village by
LabOrer and the Carelessness
Of His Attendants. -

MILWAUKEE, July 1.-THE adyices re-
ceived late tonight from Waterford, q
hamlet OF 500 people in Racine County.
just beyond the border Of Miiwaukee
County, are that strange disease which
made it's appearance there few days ago
is epr aiding. Two deaths have occurred
and six Others are expected. Forty people
have been stricken with it in q virulent
form and many others with milder phase
OF malady. The people are t=rror stricken
and the village is being rapidly
deserted. Stores are barred, schools
closed and the surrounding towns
have strictly quarantined the place.
The State Board of Health made an inves.
tigation and found the malady to be spe-.
cies Of violent typhoid fever. The attack
produces delirium. 1t was introduced into
the village by q Milwaukee laborer, who
went there sick. The receptacles used by
him were. washed at q we'll where eighty
children attending the Catholic parochial
school are won't to drink. and contami-
mated the water. Many of these children
are down with the disease. It is reported
that the epidemic has spread to the neigh.
boring town OF Rochester.
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Aessrs. Shatxlein & Shovslin have &C..
cured the contract from Manager Richie
and have carte blanche order to entirely
renovate that popular place OF amusement,
the Arion, for the fall and winter season.
A number OF new stars will appear in rapid
succession. Next Thursday the famous
California banjoist and comedian, Charles
Morrell. and the superb Vocal comedienne,
Miss May Morrell, and on Monday mex
the greatest song and dance team in the
profession appear, Messrs. Colburn and
Clayton; also Miss Eva Allen, most ex-
ce!lent vocalist and magnificent dresser
In the near future Messrs. Mulligan and
Kidd, Irish comedians, will appear. No
pains or expense will be spared towards
making the entertainment at the Arion
second to none in the city. Its old reputa-
tion will be maintained.
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TWO oUARREI ING FRIESDs.
They Accuse Each Other to Their Wives
Of the Most Gross ImmOralities

They Accuse Each Other to Their Wives
OF the Most Gross Immoralities
MONTREAL. July 1.-THE gossip OF the
hour in fashionable French circles here ls
The quarrel which has taken place between
Two prominent politicians, who at one
Tine were on the warmest terms OF IN
tt,macy. One OF them is the Poet Laureate
irechette. the other MIR. j. Emery Robl'
doux. NJ. p. p. The have lately been on
very bad terms, but no one knew how blt'
"r yer was the enmity till a few days ago, when
NJ Robidoux entered an action
against Mrs. Frechette for $95 damages.
The poet Laureate retaliated by taking
an an action against his quondam friend Mr..
hooldoux, for 500 damages. 1t is impos'
slble to get at the cause OF the actions, as
oil The records and documents have been
removed from the Circuit Court. But IT
was learned from mutual friend OF the
parties that both after the first quarrel
W. wrote attacking each others private lfe.
Is stated that the first letter was sent
y! Dr. Frechette or bis wife to Mrs. Robl-
NUN, and about thr. e months afterwards
sar. kobdoux retaliated in letter OF
Idr,ehteen pages, making the most terrific
managing statements regarding the poet g
MMorais. copy OF this letter was sent to
I' fS' trechette, and hence the action Tor
SWhalages Wr ~ taken by DR.. Frechette against
"r Robidoux.
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ST.. LOUIS, July ia special from Cold.
water, Kansas, says that brutal mul-
der has just been committed eighteen miles
south OF that place. John Nelson, who is
a wealthy land owner and man about
so ye rs Of age, has frequently forbidden
people from gathering wild plums from the
thickets OF his premises. Yesterday morn
ing ne ordered OFF several young men. all
OF whom, with the exception Of j. ID. Ray
nor. the son Of u neighbor, retired without
any trouble. Raynor assaulted and
ehamefully abused the old gentleman. In
the afternoon Frank Nelson was sent to
watch the grove and gather some plums.
As he did not return for supper a search
was made and his body was found under Il
tree horribly mutilated. His death was
caused by a rifle shot. the ball having
passed through the neck. The skull was
crushed, the face and breast covered with
heel marks and brui-ed by blunt instru-
ment. About O'Clock a gun shot was
heard in the thicket. and Raynor was seen
skulking from it with a Winchester in his
hand. He lett the country. going, it is sup
posed, to the Indian Territory.
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CINCINNATI. July Sat meeting OF the
International Bi-metalIic League, held to.
day in this city. William s. 'Groesbeck pre-
sided. The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted: '-' @1 - .='
!. Resolved, That the compulsory coinage
of silver dollars by the United States under
the Bland law. a. q mearure to restore sii-
yer to it's old historic position. 10 now,
after eight years OF trial, demonstrated TO
be failure. Therefore, we. as bi-meta allists,
ask that the coinage OF silver dollars by
the United States be suspended. waiting
concurrent action among the ereat COM
mercial Nations, as the only means OF se-
curing the purpose Of this league, namely.
the restoration OF both gold and silver to
their proper places as full legal tender
money, with fres coinage.
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Police Court.

The following cases were called yesterday
before Judge McHatton:
Territory vs. Thomas Lewis and Edgar
Smith, horse stealing; waived examna ton;
bonds fixed at 81 500 each.
Territory vs.. w. E. Adams, assault and
battery; $40 and costs; paid.
John Smith, drunk and disorderly; s.
and costs; paid.
c; Ross, drunk and disordelly; IS and
costs; paid.
John Ktrns, drunk and d,sorderly; s.
and costs; committed.
John kerns, using profane language to
officers, $40 and costs; committed.
William Stephen, drunk and sleeping on
the street. IS and costs; committed.
John Kennedy, drunk and disorderly, SO
and costs; committed.
John Chinaman, stabbing Il man; dis
charged.
Charles Rodgers, drunk and disorderly;
discharged.
Morris English, drunk and disorderly;
discharged.
John Dere, drunk and disorderly; IS and
costs.
Nicholas Ayers, drunk and disorderly, IS
and costs; appealed.
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A DUAL SUICIDE,

Two Reputable People-Man and Wife,
Kill Themselves.
New YORK, July 12.-Avarion Cruck and
his wife. Lucy, aged so years, each were
found dead in their bedroom at No. 100
Lexington Avenue, this afternoon, both
having committeds suicide by shooting them
selves through the head. They committed
the act some time between 8 O'Clock last
night, when they were last seen alive, and
l O'Clock to-day, when the bodies were dis.
covered. The husband had sent bullet
through his head behind the left ear and
his wife had shot herself behind the right
temple Cruck was merchan Mt doing busi-
ness at 55 Beaver street.
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LONDON, July 11.-Lord Salisbury has
made overtures to Lord harrington Ior
the formation OF a coalition ministry,
whose programme shall include local gov
eminent bill for Ireland, Scotland and
England; a laborers' allotment bill en-
nowering laborers to acquire small hold.
mos. reform and extension of the Artisans
Dwellings, act, including dwellings for labor
ara. a measure for cheaper transfer Of lands
and the appointment OF a select COMMITTEES
to inouire into the administration OF the
government Of India, with the view OF Civ
inc natives increased local control. II Lord
Warrington consents to the formation ,ot a
coalition ministry. the Cabinet will nclude
Goschen, Henry " James ana '"e "A' ~
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Fishing Troubles.

NO. .nALiFAx, July 1O.-The Portland schoo-
Sh.r Nlty Point" which was seized at
,hne'purne ,ha has been ordered released by
q. authorities at Ottawa, United States
nooaas.ui,General Phelan having too day de.
sII,l.ed sI naN the amount Of the fine imposed
..r ..r'voo, with the Collector OF Customs. The
inn u D. harrington" and George w. Cush.
hs hr,, Tue other vessels arrested at Shel
unaa' are expected to be released at once
ia ies tha.i similar conditions. The agreement
il tha .he sum deposited shall be refunded
thu, =. .o"hers OF the vessels can establish
We detentions were rot legal.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-14
CHATHAM'S LAKE MYSTERY.
Two Young Persons Believed t. Be
Drowned, hut the Case Peculiar.

CHATHAM, n. Y, July 12.-The town is
all excitement over the supposed drowning
OF two young persons in Queechy Lake,
but the circumstances are so peculiar that
nothing positive is known. On Friday last
Miss Carrie Harvey. employed as a milli-
ner at Philmont, came here to visit her
sister. She met Frank Watson. a respect
able young man OF the town, vino supports
his fathers family, and he invited her to
take Il sail on the lake. She consented,
and, leaving her valuables with her sister,
started of. They were heard laughing and
singing some distance out on the lake.
Next morning early theirempty boat was
discovered some distance from the shore.
It was half filled with water. The anchor
had been cast out and twenty feet Of rope
were in the boat. Their hats were found
floating far away. The lake has been care
fully dredged, but the bodies have not yet
been recovered.
As the bodies have not been found some
believe that the two may have elope|.
Watson was deeply in love with Miss Har-
vey and knew that she was engaged to
Homer Seeger. They were to have been
married soon, and she was expecting to
meet Seeger at Chatham on Saturday.
Watson was a remarkably good swimmer.
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MEXICAN POLITICS.
Another Important Revolution Unde
Way In the Land of the Cacti.

Another Important Revolution Under
Way In the Land Of the Cacti.
ST. LOUIS, July ia dispatch from
Brownsville, Texas, says: 1t is reported
that Gen. Maritime and his allies, SenIrs
Ramierz and Rias, distinguished City OF
Mexico editors, who recently arrived here,
having travelled disguised overland, are
quietly buying up arms and horses. The
Nigrete movement, while permat ture, may
have some significance. The Federal Gov
ernment. on account OF the stringent tax
laws, the dullness OF trade and poor way in
which all employees out Of the capital are
paid, is daily losing prestige. and about
the only thing needed to create trouble is
that strong man shall step forw lard for
the disaffected to rally on. Martinez ap-
parentIy desires to be tt is man, but it is a
question IL he has the requisite strength.
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A WOMAN IN DISTRESS.
She is Put In Irons and ocked Up in q
BATHROOM by Cel0red' Politician.

She is Put in Irons and Ocked Up In q
Bathroom by u Celored' Politician.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July 11.-Bu rrel Will.
kerson is well-known colored politician
who keeps notorious restaurant in this
city. This morning indignant ueighbors
complained to the police that Wilkerson
had white girl in irons in his bathroom.
An investigation was made and Norah
O'Bren, handsome woman was discov-
cred in the room handcuffed and restrained
OF her liberty.
khe is q sister OF two well-knLwn young
business men. but went astray some years
ago and is confirmed drnnkard. She has
recently become almost insane, and Wiki
erson said she was put in his care by her
relatives and that the restraint was nee
essary to prevent her from doing hereelf
and others injury. The neighbors, how
ev er, state that the unfortunate girl had
been bound with ropes in a back yard and
treated with great cruelty. The police re-
moved her and sent her To an institution
where she y i'll be cared for.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-14
The Wheat COn(llti II.

WASHINGTON, July l2-Professor Dodge,
statistirian of the Agricultural Depart
ment, says concerning the various esti.
mates made from his last report of wheat
crop that though the average Of the con-
dition OF spring wheat on the first day OF
last July was &c, it fell to sc at the time
OF the harvest. which is only 3points
higher than the present condition. 1t now
represents loss Of less than 5000, 900
bushels as compared with the result ol
last years harvest. The damage occurred
last year in the last two weeks Of July and
later. There is great risk of further dam.
age during July and August, blt that al
ready reported means only a loss OF g.:
600. 900 bushels in spring. wheat and
3, ,OOO, 600 in winter wheat, ~ q total loes
Of l l 900, 900 bushels IN whsst during the
month Of June.
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The New COmique damned Last Night.

This new elegant edifice was crowded to
suffocation, and q more pleasurable four
hours Of amusement could scarcely be
found anywhere. The superb olio of novel
ties and the magnificent vocalisms of the
pretty, enticing chorus girls blended with
the refined wit OF the comedians, made an
entertainment which well repaid all who
we're present. Next Monday evening will
witness the initial debut OF the famous fly.
ing man OF the air. Mr.. Frank Foster, a su-
perb aerial gymnast; also Miss Sessie, the
ing will occur the first production OF the
new local burlesque, "Mi.kard.oh," intro.
ducing all the lovely girls and funny COM
edians.
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The BStou,n Affair,

LONDON, July ia Vienna cores
poudent says that there is great complaint
in Batoum over the shortness OF the notice
given to Russia in closing the place as
free port. He says a large number OF
British and American ships were on their
way to Batoum before the issue of the
notice, and cannot possibly arrive till after
the port is closed and as result many Of
the consignors Of the cargoes in transit
will probably be subjected TO heavy losses.
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A Smash.Up at the Depot.

Ac ,uple OF Utah 4 Northern locomo-
tives we're somewhat damaged yesterday
morning by colliding near the freight depot
at South Butte. Engine No. 161, q switch
engine, was moving down the main track
and ran into the rear end OF engine No.
282, which was being run into side track.
Tho cab OF 161 was badly Smashed.
and, strange to say, the other en-.
sine escaped with slight damage. 1t was
the prompt action OF the engineer Of the
yard engine that prevented very serious
accident. He reversed his engine so quick
40 to impair it's speed. The wreck OBJ.
structed the track for some time, but did
not interfere with the going and coming ol
regular trains.
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Watching the. Cinnamon.

!. sOrrAwA. Ont, july 1.-THE Customs
Department. has sent a communication to
the ollector At Montreal in reference to
two Cinnamon employed on the ship Asia
now in that port. in, which the act of the
Collector in demanding and obtaining q
deposit of 500 is endorsed. The money
win be refunded on the vessel being ready
to leave the port with the Ci,iaamen
aboard.
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ANNALS OF THE DAYS CRIMES
A Sergeant In the Italian Army Con
mits Suicide In q Sensa.
tiOnal Manner.
He Claims That He Was Chosen by Q
Secret Society to Kin
the King.
Murders and Grimes Covering the
Length aud Breadth OF This
Broad Land.

ROME, July ia sergeant OF the in
fantry garrison at Mopza attempted to-
day to kill himself with a rifle. Ameng his
effects was a letter addressed to the King
stating that he had been deputesl by q
secret service to kin the King, but pre-.
ferred to die himself, and commending his
mother to the Kings care. When taken
before magistrate the sergeant adhered
to the statement in his letter, but refused
to divulge the name OF the society. King
Humbert, on reading the letter, said that
the man must be lunatic who wished to
cause q sensation by committing suicide.
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The Colonies For Tariff.

LONDON, July IA dispatch from Sgd.
ney, New South Wales, says that the
House OF Assembly after stormy debate
which lasted tifty-six hours, passed the
Tariff bill. During the debate the
strangers' galleries were kept closed. The
members Of the opposition. headed by
Sir Henry Parks, refused to sit on Sunday
and left the House. After their departure
the bill was adopted without negative
vote.
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Turkeys Rights.

CoNsrANrINoPLE. July 12.-The various
Turkish diplomatic representatives abroad
have beeu ordered to ascertain the views
of the powers in regard to the sBantom
affair. A portion OF the Ministry maintain
that Turkey is entitled to summon the aid
of England by virtue OF the Cyprus con-
vention, on the ground that the action OF
Russia threatens the Sultan's As;atic Ter
ritory. -.
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Special Nspatch 70 T4E MINER: a.; F. K,
HELENA. July 11.-A fire. broke out ia
the Chinese quarter alb ,ve and adjacent to
the International Hotel annex tonight,
with = fierce wind sweeping down the eulch.
Nothing but the eh-directed and u, tied
efforts Of the firemen saved the flames from
spreading. with disastrous results, to the
east side of Main street. But little damage
was done. but there was great excitement,
and thousands thronged the streets, lend.
ing helping haf d wherever possible.
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THE LATEST RETURNS.
Il. r. Fuller, the Glads Oniau Candid str
Is Assailed by n Mob.

-
Is Assailed by Mob.
LONDON. July 11.-Returns received up
to midnight show that the Com atives
have elected 2S9 candidates, Unionists G3,
Gladstonians 149 and Parnc!lites 72. The
Conservative gain has been rs .luced by
two. Lord Harrington has been re elected
Tor the Rosendale division of Northeast
Lancashire. ne Giving 5.395 votes against
3,945 cast for Mr.. Newbigging Mr.. Morley,
Chief Secretary for Ireland. spoke at a
meeting at Northa mptun to-day
A POLITICAL FIGHT.
LONDON. July ll.-A pol tir al fracas
occurred at Westminster, Wilt shire. to.
night. Lord Harry Thyme, Conservative,
met G. p. FulleI,, the Gladstonian candi-
da te for the House Of Commons for that,
the Western Division. of Wiltshire at the
railroad station and ia a heated conver.
satiOn which followed called him 4 liar
Mr.. Fuller promptly replied in similar
language. when Lord Harry Thyme
struck Fuller. The latter returned the
attack vigorously and lively scrimmage
ensled. At length the Vscounte Way
mouth and Sir Charles lIobhouse snc-
ceeded in separating the contesta nts. The
uIWcuuy grew out o eOuowtny crcum-
stance: p. j. O'Brien, the Parnellits men,-
her OF the North District .,f Tipperary,
had attempted to deliver an GRAFTON in
support of Mr.. Fuller in the earlier part Of
the evening but had been howled down by
the crowd in the hall who greeted the
speaker with cries of dynamite"
and convict" Mr.. 'BrieD, Mr.. Fuller and
their friends were eventually compelled to
retreat to Fuller's house which was be-
sieged by the mob until midnight.
1t is rumored that Gladstone, who was
elected in both Midlothian and Leith will
recommend Sir Charles Dixie to the latter
seat in which event the Unionists will run
Goschen for the opposition.
LONDON, July 11.-Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher attended the afternoon service at
Westminster Abbey to-day. In the evening
he was the guest of the Dean.
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Paid tho PonAltv.

New YORK, July 9.-Migusl Chacon. the
young Cuban negro who killed his para
mour while attempting to shoot her hus.
band, was hanged at 7:3O this morning in
the yards OF the Tombs prison.
IHDIANAPoLIs, July 9.-Sam Archer was
hanged at Shoals. Indiana, at 1:13 this
afternoon for the murder OF Samuel A.
Bunch in July. 1882. The murder was the
result Of an old family isud.
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The Flyers Ut Chicago.

the weather was fine, the track good and
the attendance large.
The three-quarter mile Sunbeam won,
Allegheny second, TruAnt third. Time
1:17l4.
Sevcn-eight miles-Warrenton won. Gu
ban Queen second, Nora NJ third. Time.
l:2Ss. The mutuals paid $2l 80.
One and Il quarter miles Bennett won,
Jim Guest second, Buchanan third. Time,
2:O7h. Mutuals paid $3.50.
Three-quarter mile-Skobeloff won, Fred
Wooley second, Leland third. Time, 1:16.
Mntuals paid $500.
Mile-Shadew won, C and G second,
Llera third. Time, 1:44h. Mutuals paid
$2S4U.
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QraNgemen Parade,

CHICAGO, July 12.--Tbe Orangemen OF the
city had a street parade this morning to
commemorate the battle of the Boyne. 1t
was the first parade OF the kind held in
Chicago for many years. About 400
marchers were in line, and after marching
through the business districts OF the city
they took a train to one Of the suburbs
where a formal celebration will occur.
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American Home Rule Sympath GERS.

sr LoUIs. July 1.-THE following dis
at.h stoned by many supporters of Mr.
GGsa adstope's Home Rule policy, was cabled
80 a,,en;no to Mr.. T, P. O'Connor, NJ. p:
s"vVe conoratulate Mr.. Gladstone on his
~ snvsss The Irish race and friends
eas,;tnt;onal liberty throughout the
VI ona-a tniate him and feel assured
wol." 80 eSverse vote on Home Rule in
I,laS M w -, ,natnre consideration will be
s Eus.u r. ;s for the mutual interest OF
the English lrsh ssote1 RaIe ana sbouid be ea
tablished and it will be-
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Tes Slaipmsnt.

LONDON, July H. "A despatch from
Yokohoma announces the sailing to-day oil
q second tea laden ship whose cargo is to
he transferred to the Canadian Pacific
Railroad for conveyance across the conti-
nent.
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Pittsbure's Great Races,

PIrTsBURG, July 12.-The Exposition
Park races commencing tomorrow will last
four days. The purses aggregate $1l, 800
and as ninety OF the best trotters and
PAGERS in the countrv have entered rare
sport is anticipated. A special match race
between Harry Wilkes and Jewett h ~ been
arranged. The purse is for 81 900, with
$500 added if the time on a half mile track,
2:16 made by Rarus. is beaten.
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The CQuteat,R End .

LONDON, July 12.-Of the ninety-five
seats remaining to be contested tifty-one
were formerly held by Gladstonians, nine
teen by Conservatives, twelve by Unionists
and thirteen by Parnellites.