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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
The Bonds Recovered.

The end of the Saco bank robbery
sensation was arrived at on the 18th.
The institution has recovered every dol
lar of the 1866, 600 worth of registered
bonds stolen by Frank C. McNeally last
August. The trustees held meeting
and drew up the following official state
ment:
"a registered package posted in Liv-
erpool, February 3, directed to Goodale,
Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution,
was received at the Saco post-office on
the 18th inst. Upon being opened at a
meeting of the trustees, on the 10Th inst,
it was found to contain the thirty
United States registered 4 per cent.
bonds of $1,000 each amounting to $780,
Coo, together with the negotiable bonds
amounting to $50, 900 with all their cou-
pons attached, which were stolen from
the Saco and Biddeford Savings Bank
by Frank G. McNeally. The bends
were recovered by Harry McNeally,
his brother, who thereupon arranged
with Brown. Shipley d Co., of London
and Liverpool, for their safe delivery at
Saco by registered post. The return of
the bonds is accompanied with no con-
dition whatever. Harry is unquestion-
ably entitled to the reward offered and
has earned the gratitude OF" the institu-
ton and its depositors by his efforts to
secure the bonds. All his expenses IN
these efforts were paid from his own
earnings and sayinos.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
The Carmi Fraud.

The confession of BENZ F. Gardner, a
Chicago newspaper man, at Pittsburg,
shows that with three companions, a
Chicago broker, an actor by the name
of Richard Culvina, and another Chi
cago man, he located the bogus oil well
at Carmi, H., and conspired to cause a
publication of the alleged find in two
Chicago papers, which broke the mar
ket. They profted to the extent of
$4,000. Gardner was born in the oil
country, worked about the wells and
knew the effect a we'll in new terri
tory would have on the market. He
conceived the Carmi idea some time
ago while out of employment and wrote
play which was followed out in all its
parts, when the well was worked on the
market. Before beginning their work,
Gardner read the play from manuscript,
and all four men rehearsed their parts.
The actor posed as the oil man, and un
der the name of Morris Mclaughlin, of
the firm of Bradley, Mclaughlin & Co.,
he put up at a Chicago hotel for one
night. He received $40 and expenses
for the one nights work, which con-
sisted in giving the news TO reporters,
who called on him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
A FUREEGN INVASION.
The Canadian Pacific Railway on United
States Territory.


New York. Feb. 1S.-The Sun this
morning prints a double loaded edi-
torial, charging that the franchise of the
Penobscot & Lake Megantic Railway
Company, to build and operate line of
road across the northern part OF the
state and authorizing the sale of the
same to any other railway company, Co
mestic or foreign, is in the interests OF
the Canadian Pacific. This company
has obtained control of the road
and by it has secured the
shortest and most direct line
from ocean to ocean. The Sun says:
Maine exceeded her states rights when
she authorized one of the railroad cor
porations to sell its property and fran
chises to foreign corporation, to be
used and enjoyed within her bounda-
ries, Only the federal government,
acti~y through Congress and the Presl-
de- can confer such authority
on foreign corporation. Commerce
between any of our states and a
foreign country, and foreign commerce
across any of the states are exclusively
within the power and control OF the
general government. The states cannot
deal with such foreign commerce at all.
1t is the veriest eXaggeration of lawless-
ness on the part of the Maine govern
ment and the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company under which this
British corporation claims the right to
construct and operate a railroad on
United States territory. It hasn't the
shadow of right to do it" La conclu-
sion the paper calls upon the general gov
eminent to "summarily suppress this
invasion of United States territory by
the Canadian Pacific Railway Com
many ,,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Heavy Snow Storms.

Fearful snow storms prevail on the
continent. In some parts Of Switzer-
land the snow is seven meters deep and
avalanches have occurred, attended by
loss of life. One outlet of the st. Got
hardlrailway tunnel was blocked by snow
and train was detained inside the tuD-
mel for an hour. The channel of The
river Achien has been filed with snow
by an avalanche, which also destroyed
several houses. Similar accidents have
occurred in the Kotteshach and Schwar-
"a valleys in the Tyrol and elsewhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
4DAYLIGHT ROBBERY.
Four Men Garry Off the Funds of Tel



Cisco, Tex, Feb. 16.-This city was
thrown into excitement by bold bank
robbery at about o'clock yesterday af-
ternooD. At that hour G. G.. Leveaux,
the cashier. and [. B. Blake and NJ. B.
Owens were in the bank when q man
appeared at the cashiers window and
demanded the banks cash. Three
other men appeared at the same time
and took the three bankers in. charge,
while the first collected the funds of the
bank, amounting to about $4,000 in
cash. Mr.. LeVereauxs move
ments were too slow to suit
the robbers when ordered around
and he was severely beaten ON the head.
The robbers locked the bankers in the
yard back of the bank building and
jumping into wagon, fed down the
street, saluting the astonished people
with volleys from their revolvers, and
displaying the bags of money. The
cashier was the first to free himself and
rushed into the street, explaining the
cause of the racket. In short time
Marshal Thomas and posse were IN pur-
suit. The men were unmasked and an
accurate description is given from which
the authorities think they know the
men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
INNOCENT sUT IMPRISONED.
Two Michigan Men Released From Unjust
Confinement.

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 17.-An Evening
Journal special from Jackson, Mich,
says about year ago Daniel O'Day and
his son John, of that place, were arrest
ed near Chattanooga, Tenn, on charge
of counterfeiting. Upon trial they were
found guilty and sentenced to fifteen
and ten years respectively at the Albany,
N. Y, penitentiary. A short time ago
two Of the witnesses for the prosecution
we're convicted on the same charge.
They confessed that the O'Days were
innocent and that they had perjured
themselves to secure their conviction.
O'Day and his son were subsequently
released. The father reached home to-
day and found his wife dead and his
younger son in jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
AIbort'S Big Stake

The pedestrians who were lucky
enough to secure place at the recent
race met in New York on the 18th and
received their money. Manager Halls
statement showed that the total receipts
at the gate were So, 62S, of which the
walkers received half, minus $3.50 for
employees salaries, or total of $40, 7S4,
as follows: Albert, 40 per cent, 81, 314;
Herty, 25 per cent, So, 500; Guerrero, II
per cent, ST. ,294; Hart, s per cent, 1868;
Golden, 6 per cent, $547; Moore, per
cent, $431; Strokel, per cent, 1928;
Normac, 2 per cent, $216- In addition
to his share, Albert receives s. 900 for
breaking the record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Initiating LinGG.

At Clevland, O., on the 10Th, the sec
ond trial of Ebenezer Stanyard, who
killed Alice Hancox, resulted in a YER
dict of guilty. The prisoner took his
conviction coolly. After he had been
taken back to the jail peculiar contriv-
ance was found in his cell. 1t consisted
of revolver cartridge attached to wire,
and the supposition is that he intended
to heat the wire in gas jet, explode the
cartridge, and commit suicide in imita-
ton of Lingg, the Anarchist. He had
written letter bidding his mother
good hive
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Fires.

The Daniels building, Providence, r..
Daniels. Cornell & Co., and j. A. Reid s
printing establishment, burned on the
night Of the 10Th. Very little of the
contents were saved Pawtucket and
Johnston were called on for aid. Be-
sides valuable plant Messrs. Reid lose
plates of their own publication, ''Pictur-
esque Washington" S. S. CoX's book,
Three Decades of Federal Legislation, !"
The Life of Burnside" Portland and
Vicinity" and illustrations of several
other of their books. They had 5000
books on hand, including 800 of Con-
gresham CoX's. One fireman was suf-
located.
The Lebanon mills, owned and run by
Edward Thayer, about three miles out
of Pawtucket, burned on the 18th. The
mills run on rubber Innings and cotton
yarn. Loss, $4,000; insurance, $9S.-
000
The grain warehouse Of j. S. Smith &
Co., Chicago, was partially destroyed by
fire on the morning of the 18th. Loss,
$4,000.
Fire at Ocala, Fla, on the 18th, de-
stroyed property valued at 100000. In
surance, $4,000.
The Ryan block, on the corner of East
Third and Wacouta Streets, st. Paul, was
badly damaged by fire on the 18th. The
heaviest losers were Foote, Schulze &
Co., boot and shoe manufacturers, and
the RYAN Drug Company. The total loss
was between 5000, 900 and $500, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Fall of a Gallery.

The railing supporting the gallery in
the Peoples theater at Youngstown, o.,
gave way on the night of the 18th, just
as the curtain was about going down,
precipitating the occupants to the floor
below a distance of fifteen feet. The
people underneath heard the cracking
in time to nearly all escape, but Mrs.
James Turley was caught by the debris
and SO badly injured about the head and
chest that she may die. Two boys had
their arms broken and many persons
received painful injuries. A panic was
only averted by the presence of mind of
members of the Baldwin Company, who
were PLAYING at the theater.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
DYNAMITERS AT WORK.
Two Buildings in Dublin Destroyed by
Explosions.

DUBLIN, Feb. ia packet containing
gunpoWder to which was attached a
leaden ball was thrown into the house
of Police Inspector Kelly at Skibbereen
to-day. An explosion followed, wreck
ing the furniture and filling the house
with choking fumes, from which the in
The windows in the house of Mr..
Mackay, the crown solicitor of County
Donegal, were smashed by unknown
persons Wednesday. Mr.. Mackay was
in Falcaragh at the time of the outrage
prosecuting the case against Father
Stevens, who was convicted of melting
tenants not to pay rent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
NOV III WAS IVKECnED.
Examiner Sanders Explains the Collapse
of tho Metropolitan Bank.

CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 1S.-Mr. Sanders,
government bank examiner, has at last
broken silence upon the situation at the
Metropolitan National Bank. He said
to-day that the bank was ruined by its
own policy of making loans upon insult
ficient collateral, and he verifies the
statement made some time ago,
that even if the arrest of Vice
President Decamp had not been
made, the bank would have been COM
PEELED to suspend because the tele
graphic orders received the day before
the suspension were more than enough
to have swallowed up all the money
that could have been obtained from the
banks of Cincinnati. The examiner
saws that President Means has paid all
his indebtedness which was personal,
but there is still large claim against
him as trustee for money loaned to a
syndicate engaged in different enter
prises. This has not been settled.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Bic Blast FURNACE in Duluth.

4 dispatch of the 18th from Duluth,
Mimi, says: Tomorrow morning men
will begin work on clearing the ground
and preparing the excavation for q large
blast furnace to be built at West Duluth
by the Union Blast Furnace Company
at once. This furnace, which IS to be
built on plans drawn by John Birkln-
bine, the we'll known Philadelphia en-
gineer, is to- be fine and complete at
fair, and is to be of the best
and most economical pattern. The
plans cali for double eight-ton furnace
and for rail and sheet iron mills, but
only half of the furnace is to be built at
present. As soon as possible the force
of twenty men is to be increased and
the work of construction will proceed
rapidly 1t is expected that the iur-
mace Will be in operation before winter.
1t is to be a coke furnace and the coklng
pits are to be built near the furnace at
West Duluth. The capital of the COM
pany is 81 900 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Starving Redskins.

Edmonton, n. w. Z. advices state that
S. Cunningham, a member of the North
west council, who has just returned
from trip to Lac La Biche in the far
Northwest reports the condition of the
Indians there as deplorable. These Indi-
ans have been cut off from government
assistance since the Riel rebellion, their
horses, cattle and everything given them
prior to 1886 being taken from
them. They are now raiding the set
tiers or eating them out of provisions by
begging. The state of affairs in the Ed
monitor district is no better, where the
Indians are actually dying of starvation.
A small amount of beef is given them
there, but not enough to support life.
Mr.. cunningham says he repeatedly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Shot by a Sheriff.

Brack Cornett, better known as Capt.
Dick, the desperate leader of the noto-
rious Texas train robbers, was shot and
killed on the 18th, while resisting arrest,
by Sheriff Alice, of Trio County, Tex,
eighteen miles west of Pearsall. Cornett
was noted outlaw, and a year or two
ago organized a band of horse thieves,
or "Rustlers," as they are called, for the
purpose of robbing express and mail
trains in Texas. In their first exploit
on the Southern Pacific road in 1887 they
secured $4,000. Two weeks later they
secured $4,000 on the international
road and large rewards were offered for
their arrest. Since then they have COM
mitted many daring robberies at irregu-
lar intervals, and have successfully
eluded capture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Lined With Gold.

At Escanaba. Mich, of the 18th, Mr..
Perkins, the Jackson Iron Company's
book-keeper got 5000 at the bank to
pay the employees at Fayette furnace.
When starting home in a sleigh, the
team ran away, scattering $4,000 in
gold through the streets. After an hours
search all but 900 was found. Great
excitement prevails and residences
along many streets are being visited to
ascertain if money had been found in
those tnorOughfares.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Married. Though Badly Disfigured.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 16.-Gus Rhode
hamel was assaulted by two highway
men on his way home early this morn
ing, robbed of 800 and frightfully
beaten. Although his injuries are pro-
nounced dangerous, Rhodehamei re-
fused to break his wedding engagement
(the ceremony being fixed for to-day,
and he was married.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Completing the Steel Gun.

The work of boring the great steel
gun was completed at Pittsburg on the
18th. 1t will now be turned OFF, on
the outside, after which the anneaiing
process will be commenced. This will
take three weeks. The gun will then
be sent to Washington to be tested.
The workmen claim that the steel is
nerfect.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
FROZEN IN HIS SLEEP.
Peculiar Death of Somnambulist at
Danvers, Mass.

Boston, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE body of
John M. Underwood, wealthy resi-
dent at Danvers, was found nearly a
quarter of mile from his home, frozen
stiff. The dead man was clad only in
his night-dress, and death had I'M
doubtedly ensued hours before. 1t is
supposed he arose from his bed in his
sleep and walked to where the body
was found and persisted of cold.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Heavy EmbezzIement in Cleveland

n. Royce, formerly a porter In the
store of the Cleveland co. Drug Com
pany, was arrested on the l4th for en-
bezzlement In his house SIS worth Of
toilet articles were found, which are
claimed by the drug company. The
manager says that there is a $27, 900
shrinkage in the stock and that be is un-
able to tell where all the goods have
gone.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
Dashed Into a Freight.

The passenger train ON the Grand
Trunk Railroad from Toronto, on the
10Th, collided with freight train bound
for Toronto at the mouth of the cut be-
yond the junction at Hamilton, Ont.
Both engines were wrecked. The bag
gage car was shot over the top of
the engines and down fifty foot
embankment. and two or three of
the freight cars were smashed. The ex-
press car was telescoped and its wreck
mingles with the ruins of the engines.
The killed are: Robert Archibald, fire
man of the Toronto express, and Thomas
Peden, baggageman of the express. The
injured are: Robert Peacock, brakeman
on the freight train, and Robert Hutch
inson, driver of the express. Both are
seriously injured about the head. None
of the passengers were injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
TIE LATEST NEWS
Burned in a Hospital.

The ST. Al pans (Vt.) hospital was gut
ted bv fire on the 18th. Charles Chand-
Ter, a paralytic, and Susan Gates, aged
So. were burned to death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22
THE STRIKE rs OFF.
The Employees of the Reading Coal Co
many Ordered Back.

A dispatch Of the 18th from Pottsville
saws: Master Workman Lewis arrived
this evening, bringing copies of the cor
respondence between himself and
President Corbin looking to a resump-
ton at allthe Reading company's mines.
Mr.. Lewis Immediately went into con-
sultation with members of the joint
committee with the result that his ac-
ton was ratified and an address will
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22

represented the state of affairs by letter
to the authorities at Ottawa and Regina
without effect.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-22

Mt. Vernon is the capital of Jefferson
County, ILL.,, and has population of
about 2,100. 1t is about twenty miles
southeast of Centralia and contains
courthouse, two newspaper offices, two
steam flour mills, wooden mill, sawmll
and several railroad machine shops.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-12

Los ANGELES is rejoicing just now in a
most unfortunate deadlock in what
ought to be very harmonious Demo-
cratic municipal administration. Our
police affairs for now this long time have
been in most complicated shape, and
while the HERALD does not take pessi-
mistic view of the situation it would
gladly welcome something like concord
in the Police Commission. That we are
in worse position than other cities OF
our population we do not admit. On
the contrary, we believe that in all law
and order respects the City of the An
gels is up to the standard of any place OF
equal size on the. American continent.
There was a lively brg-a-zoo in the
Police Board yesterday, details OF which
will be found elsewhere.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-12

YESTERDAY the Herald greeted its
patrons in all the glory OF bright, fresh
typography. Utterly without fault on
the part of the management this journal
has had very severe deal during the
past three weeks. Without fault Of ours,
expensive new machinery has failed to
do its Office and we have been obliged to
rely upon the forbearance of our old
time frieNis. This journal has resumed
its place in the forefront of the newspa-
pers OF Southern California, and we
promise our readers that no effort will be
spared to realize their most sanguine ex-
pectations. New and striking improve
ments will be frequent incidents OF the
coming months.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-12

the Sage OF Columbus. When the
French people lay helpless at the feet Of
the Germans, IL was Thiers, who was
then quite as old as Thurman, who began
that process OF rehabilitation OF French
greatness which is and will remain the
wonder OF the ages. The opinions Of
Lord Brougham were listened to with
respect when he was ninety years old are
upwards. Lord Palmerston was still the
most iaunty Of statesmen at geyenty-
eight, and Disraeli carried the whole
roster Of his party with him to the same
advanced age. Gladstone is still the
most eloquent man in England at
seventy-six, with John Bright good
second at the same advanced age.
When Gortshakoff died at eighty
four he was still the most trusted ad-
wiser Of the Czar. To the last day
Of his life as a nonagenarian the Emper-
or Wilhelm was the most potential man
in Europe. Bismarck is seventy-three.
In our own country Simon Cameron at
ninety is stil the most sprightly and sa-
gacious of the Republican leaders, conse-
Grating his advanced years to trying to
make his son, Don Cameron, half as
much OF man as he is still. The affairs
OF the oldest Christian Church are now
being administered by Pope Leo at near
ly eighty with success which is ac-
claimed from all quarters irrespective OF
creed. If age is somewhat deficient in
energy it is often prolific Of the wisest
counsel. During the past winter at
Washington the most conspicuous social
event was the reception given to David
Dudley Field on Capitol Hill at the resi-
dence OF his brother, Mr. Justice Field on
the occasion Of the celebration OF the
formers eighty-fourth birthday. Mr..
David Dudley Field only last year pre-
sided at the International Congress for
the Codifcation OF the Laws OF the
World which assembled at Brussels, in
Belgium. To get down to minute de-
tails, it was Judge Thurman's uncle, Bill
Allen, who was elected Governor of Ohio
at an age more advanced than that OF
his nephew, who will certainly preside
over the deliberations of the Senate OF
the United States as the successor OF
Thomas A. Hendricks. We really don't
see that our Re publican friends can get
much consolation out Of this question of
age; and as it is their only arraignment
OF Thurman, it is really a subtle compli-
ment to that statesman as to whose sig
nificance the voter will make no mis-
| take.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-12

The question Of the proper discharge
Of the sewage Of Los Angeles is very
important one. One thing Is certain,
and that is that the exuvim OF the city
must be carried to Its boundaries or be-
yond. In the old days, before vineyards
and orange groves were sacrificed to the
exigencies OF corner lots, the sewage
refuse found purchasers, and the person
who had bargained for it saw and found
money in the proposition. Now the case
is different. The cultivation Of many OF
hese plantations has been abandoned ;
and the sewage, no longer employed,
has made itself decided nuisance to
many Of the settlers dn the Vernon Dis
trict. The Intervention Of the courts has
been sought and obtained, and an effort
has been made to prevent the out
let OF our highly favored
refuse through the agency Of
injunctions. One thing is pretty clear,
and that is that this excrementa has to
go somewhere. The City Council in a
body, propose to view the ground to-day,
and we hope that their olfactories may
be braced for the occasion, and that
wisdom may characterize their action.
As for the rest, may God have mercy
upon such Of them as have a delicate
sense of smell. A we'll developed catarrh
would be God send for the nonce
Dropping persihage, the sooner the people
of Los Angeles make provision for carry
ing their sewage to the ocean the better.
The issue must be met, however odorous
the subject.