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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
FALL OF A GRAND STAND.
Sc es of Persons Injured on a Missis-
sippi Race Ira L.

sippi Race Ira K.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 5.-While 800
or 400 people We're seated in the grand
stand on the grounds of the Yallubusha
County, Miss, Fair Association, the sup
ports gave way without warning and the
structure fell to the ground. Men,
women and children were imprisoned
or crushed under the heap of debris
and were screaming for release: The
crowd present, estimated at 1900,
worked heroically in tearing away the
wreck, and soon all the wounded and
imprisoned were released. No one WIS
killed outright, though many were bad
" crushed aud had limbs broken.
Nearly fifty people were taken from
the ruins of the grand stand with broken
arms and limbs, bruised bodies, and
almost every conceivable wound. It is
impossible as yet to give the list of the
wounded, some of whom it is thought
cannot live. One member Of the band
had an arm broken, another a leg
broken, third was slightly wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
SWEPT BY A TORNADO.
A Wind Storm Wre cks Several MinnesG
ia and Dakota Towns

a Wind Storm Wre Several Minneso-
ia and Dakota Towns.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, July News reaches
here to-day of great storm which
passed over Western and Central Min
nesota and Eastern Dakota yesterday.
The wind reached the velocity Of hur-
ricane. At Shakopee, D. T., the great
building of the Wampach Furniture
5000. The Cooper building was ue-
molished and Kohl & Beren's
store unroofed. Several frame res
licences and barns were blown
away and trees and fences torn up and
thrown across the highways in such a
way as to prevent travel. At Redwood
Falls, Mimi, several buildings were
toppled over and some burned by light
ming. At st. Peter, Mimi, lightning
burned two or three buildings. Many
hundreds of acres of corn were de-
stroyed by hail. Many buildings were
blown down in the vicinity of Roswell,
D. T., where the storm swept a strip of
country twenty miles wide.
EDwARDsBURG, Ind, July IA de-
structive windstorm struck this town
about II O'Clock last night, creating
havoc throughout the village. The
town contains between 2o0 and 3OO
buildings. The wind struck the village
with terrific force, overturning and car
rying away many of the houses. There
is not business house in the place but
that is damaged, and the town is almost
a complete wreck. A large and hand.
some hotel that had just been con-
pleted was moved about fifteen feet
from its foundations and completely
wrecked. Several dwelling houses were
unroofed and a number Of barns were
daSfrnUnd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
TO RELIEVE STANLEY.
An Expedition to Succor The Perishine
EXPLORER.

An Expedition to succor The Perishing
Explorer.
LONDON, July st has been decided
by the French section 0 the ; frican In
ternational Association to oYaal.ize an
expedition Tor the relief of Henry NJ.
Stanley and Emin Bey. This step is de-
cided upon, owing to the receip Of dis
patches to within five weeks, whic give.
details concerning Stanle7's ca;ap on
.Aruwhimi. The camp was suffering
from the lack of food, and from maladies
arising from the surrounding svamps.
Accommodating Parties which lad ad--
vanced along SANKEY'S route passed
quantities Of human bones, wiicl were
apparently the remains Of victims who,
had fallen in fights between 1t nley's
followers and the natives. No relief Lad
been received by the camp rom Gppoo.
fTih
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
HEWITT FOE PRESIDENT.

The American Party Favors the New
York Mayor,
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July CAT the
session ofthe American party delegates
at-large to the National Convention
were elected and district delegates
chosen. AT the close of the nomina-
tions a resolution was adopted pledging
the support of the convention to Abram
S. Hewitt, Of New York, if he will ac-
cept the nomination for the Office of
president. The platform was then in
troduced and adopted, it being ma
terially the same as that adopted two
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Perished in the Flames.

4 farm house belonging to George
Dobbs, located about seven miles from
Sault Ste. Marie, on the Canadian side
of the river, was destroyed by fire on
the morning of the 9th at 8 o'clock,
causing the death of George Dobbs,
aged Y years; I David Merrifeld, aged
q years; Alice Thompson, aged 9years,
The fire started from a smudge and
when discovered by Mrs. Dobbs, an old
lady 20 years of age, had made such
Roadway as to he heTond control.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Freaks of the Chicago River.

The Chicago engineers are at loss to
know what causes the changes in the
river. Inside of five minutes the river
dropped eighteen inches. This is al
most phenomenal and no theory has yet
been given explaining the cause of the
sudden collapse. Engineer Northway
was seen by reporter, and said: II
have not the slightest idea what causes
the changes. Ali | know is that such
things happen, and nobody has ever ex-
planned the rivers freaks. In 1884 the
change was more remarkable than the
last. Inside of two hours the river rose
three feet, and where the banks were
low an inundation was threatened, but
it suddenly resumed its normal level"
Several boats grounded because of
he sudden drOp
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
DROPPED INTO THE SEA.
4 'foston BaIloonist Meets With a Stir

ring Adventure.
3osToN, Mass, July 5.-The balloon
which assembled from the common at
o'clock last evening, descended IN the
harbor off Point Shirley. The occupants
were submerged and Tor three minutes
or more were dragged through the
water at rapid pace by the bal
loon which was impelled bv
strong gale. They were
sighted by the steam yacht Rose g., and
the latter after stern chase, succeeded
in overtaking the balloonists and making
fast the drag rope to her capstan. After
much trouble f, the party % fy were H taken IN
this city. The journey was a most per-
ilous one, and the escape from death of
the excursionists miraculous
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
DEATH In THE RAPIDS.
Robert FIack Drowned in Attempting to-
Shoot the Niagara Whirlpool.

Shoot the Niagara whirlpool.
BUFFALO, N. Y, July 5.-Yesterday
afternoon Robert w. Flack, Of Syracuse,
lost his life in attempting to shoot the
rapids at Niagara Falls. His boat was
Is feet long, nearly 5 feet wide, and 81
center of the boat and strapped him.
self in to prevent being thrown
out by the tossing of the waves. At the
first big waves in the rapids the boat
turned complete somersault. Twice
again did she turn, the second time right
ing herself. The third time she turned
about 800 feet above the entrance to the
whirlpool This time she did not right.
She entered the pool and slowly circled
around with the whirling waters. 1t
was an hour before the boat could be
got out of the pool
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
HUNDREDS LEFT HOMELESS.
Fire Partly Destroys the Village of Glade
Run. Pa.

WARREN, Pa, July 6.-Fire last night
destroyed the village of Glade Run.
Nearly every business place and forty
houses were burned. Hundreds of
Leople are left homeless. The Warren
fire department answered call for
help.
The fire broke out about 9:45 last
evening in the Penny Post building,
which was unoccupied, owned by c. B.
Wiley. This house was located in row
of hemlock buildings and the fire spread
rapidly in both directions. The Warren
fire department was soon on the ground
and about / o'clock this morning had
the fire under control.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
ARRESTED FOX FRAUD.
Wealthy Minneapolis Business Men
Placed Under Bonds.

Wealthy Minneapolis Business Men
Placed Under Bonds.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. July There
was considerable excitement among
business men of this city this afternoon
over the announcement of the arrest of
the members of the firm of ShotwelI,
Clerihew & Lothman, the insolvent
dry goods firm. The arrest,
however, was not unexpected, as
there has been great deal of
talk about alleged crooked dealings with
the Nicollet National Bank. The firm,
which has been doing wholesale dry
goods business, besides manufacturing,
failed about ten days ago with assets Of
$4,000 and liabilities Of 81 100000. The
parties arrested are Theodore Shotwell,
A. M. Clerihew and William Lothman.
They gave bonds in the sum of $50, 900
for their appearance next Tuesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
The Santa Fe's New Scheme.

1t is said that negotiations are pend
ing looking to the purchase of or lease
by the Santa Fe system, of the Ohio,
Indiana & Western line between
Springfield, ILL.,, and Indianapolis. The
Santa Fe is endeavoring to secure a
and hopes to make the Ohio, Indiana &
Western part of that route.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Mormon Church Property.

The Mormon Church agents on the
9th turned over to Receiver Dyer the
noted church farm near Salt Lake City
Ito acres valued at S150,000. Further
large amounts of property are expected
to be reclaimed within a few DAYS in
government proceedings against Nor
mon church property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
the Key Monument.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, July g. The
Francis Scott Key monument, the gift of
the late James Lick, was unveiled yes
terday. The statue is of bronze, exc
cuted in Rome, and is said by art critics
to be one of the finest pieces of work
mansh1p inthe country. Among those
present to witness the unwilling cere-
monies were eleven of Mr.. Keys de-
scendants. Two of his grandchildren
drew the cord that lifted the veil from
the monument
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
DEEEGE IN OHIO.
A Disastrous Rainstorm Visits 70
town and Vicinity

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 5.-A destructive
storm visited Youngstown, O., last
night. washing out culverts and damag-
ing streets, entailing loss of $1,000.
The tracks of the New York.
Pennsylvania & Ohio and the
Ashtabula & Pittsburg roads we're
washed out in many places and trains
badly delayed. James Davey and fam
lily were overtaken by the storm a few
miles from Youngstown and he at
tempted to ford q stream with Agar
old son in his arms. The current was
too strong, however, and the child was
swept away and drowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Killed Him Instantly.

George Jones, l2-year-old boy, liv-
ing at Indianapolis. while celebrating
loaded an old tomato can with powder
and attached shaving as fuse. He
lighted the shaving with match and
before he could leave the spot, the can
exploded, tearing off the top of the
boys head and killing him instantly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Boiler Explosion.

A battery of boilers at the tanner y of
A. & j. Groetzinger, on River Avenue,
Allegheny City, Pa, near Heirs ISL
and, exploded shortly after o'clock on
the 9th, wrecking several buildings and
whom will probably die.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
MISSOURT'S RED RECORD.
Five Men Shot Down in an Independ
ence Day Fight.

ence Day Fight.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, July 6.-Reports
from the back counties just coming in
indicate that the Fourth was celebrated
in lively style. At Mansfield party of
farmers engaged in a free-foral fight.
There were six of them and but one is
left to tell the tale, the others being
dead or badly hurt. At Walnut Grove,
Will Merritt and John Claypool got
drunk in livery stable. One bottle of
beer was left and with this Claypool
knocked Merritt down under horses
heels, where he was kicked to death
At Hallville, Dan Mitchell stabbed w.
Scott fatally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Fire in Flagstaff, Ariz.

A large new stone block occupied as
general merchandise store, at Flag
staff, Ari., was destroyed by fire on the
I'd. Several other buildings were also
burned The flames spread so rapidly
that there was great danger at one time
of half the town being destroyed. The
loss is about 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
FOCIe BLOCKS IN ASHES.

fire Wipes Out the business Part of
Lake City, Mich.
LAKE CITY, Mich, July 5.-The busi-
ness portion of the village was destroyed
by fire shortly after midnight. The fire
started in Van Arsdale's saloon and
swept everything Tor two blocks on both
sides of Main Street. The loss is a. least
ST.. 900 with but little insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Floods in Illinois.

Rock ISLAND, H., July Elm the up
per portion of Rock Island County the
streams are swollen to an alarming ex-
tent, destroying public roads and in
some instances causing loss of stock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
CONGRESS-.
Senate.

MONDAY, July 2.-The Senate again
took up the river and harbor bill. Mr..
Palmer offered an amendment appro-
priating $350,000 for the purchase OF the
Portage Lake and the Lake Superior
Ship Canals. Agreed to. The bill was
then passed. AS originally reported
from the Senate Committee on Com
merce, it appropriates 81, 562 1888. AS
il finally passed the Senate appropriates
go, 464 1888. The Senate confirmed the
nomination Of James G. jenkins to be
United States judge for the Eastern Dis
trict of Wisconsin. Senator Edmunds
reported the nomination of NJ. w.
Fuller without recommendation, and it
went upon the executive calendar.
THURSDAY, July 5.-The conference re-
port on the agricultural appropriation
bill was presented. The only point not
agreed upon is the appropriation of
800, 600 for the continuation of expert
ments in the manufacture of sugar from
sorghum. The conference report was
concurred in, and further conference
was asked on the sorghum item A con-
ference was also ordered on the post
Office appropriation bill, and Senators
Plumb, Allison and Beck were appoint
ed. Adjourned till Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11

THE Louis Quinze jacket is familiar to
everybody, but this season sees 1t MADE
more fetching than ever by the, splen-
dor of the waistcoats and the rich laces
used upon it. Around the neck IS sewed
,frill of lace that falls over the turn
down collar. and then is brought down
in iabot over the buttonholes. Full
frilis of lace are the wrist finish, and
falling as they do over the hand make
1t seem much smaller.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
The Duke and Duchess.

The Duke and Duchess of Marl-
borough arrived at Queenstown on the
Stb en- the steamer Aurania. The
duchess suffered greatly from sickness
during the voyage. They will proceed
to Woodstock, where they will remain
until the end of autumn, when they
will return to America for the dukes
western shooting tour. They will after
ward take up their residence in En-
GLAND
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
SAILING DOWN THE SOUND
Gen, Sheridan Leaves New York for Hi


Summer Home.
New YORK, July The following
bulletin was issued by Gen. Sheridan's
physicians this morning: "Gen. Sheri-
dan passed good night. sleeping sound
ly and naturally for the greater part of
the time. His pulse and respiration are
good and there is no return Of unfavor-
able symptoms" The Swatara, which
arrived here last evening, proceeded up
the East River at 7:45 A. NJ, bound to
Nonquitt via Long Island Sound.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
DEMANDS A SEPARATION.
ling Milan of servia Seeking Divorce,

King Milan of Servia Seeking Divorce,
from Queen Natalie.
BELGRADE, July 3.-King Milan to-day
applied to the church synod for a judi
cial separation from his wife, Queen
Natalie, on the ground OF an 1nsuper-
able aversion to her. Gen. Protic has
gone to Wiesbaden to bring the young
crown prince back to Servia. The boy,
who is y years old, is at Wiesbaden
with mis- mother
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Berry Wallis Big Luck.

NEW York, July 6.-Berry Wall, the
"King of the Dudes,' is reported to
have won $4,000 at the Monmouth
races. His friends say he will go to
Europe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Chicago's Population $40, 900.

The Lakeside" directory of Chicago
has been published, containing 2,27S
pages. According to the calculation Of
the publishers the list of names given
indicates population in the city of 870,
600 people. The years addition to the
nonulation has been about sc. 600.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
STRUCK BY A BIG WAVE.
The Steamer City of Rome Meets With an
Accident at Sea.

New YORK, July 6.-The City of Rome,
which sailed from Liverpool June 81,
arrived at the bar at $3.50 last evening
and will come up to her pier this morn
ing. She has 23l cabin and sol steer
age passengers. 1t is reported by her
officers that at noon on July /, in lati-
tude AZ degrees, so minutes, longitude
SO degrees, % minutes, during heavy
head sea, the vessel shipped huge
ahd stove the forward bridge and the
seamen on duty there were seriously in
iured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
MINING IN PERSIA.
The Shah Preparing for Explorations
for Coal.

for Coal.
P1rrsBuRG, Pa, July 3.-Charles A.
Ashburner, of the United States geo.
logical survey, stationed in this city,
has received an offer from the Shah of
Persia to take charge Of the government
engineering corps now being organized
in that country. At present nothing
but turquoise is mined in Persia. and
the Shah expects to discover valuable
deposits of coal, iron, petroleum and
possibly the precious metals. Mr.. Ash
burner has not yet accepted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Going Behind the Returns.

The Berlin Rheinische w estphalische
Zeitung free Cons ervative) asserts
that it was the Emperor's will that En-
gland should not be mentioned in the
speech from the throne, and adds:
Something more will be heard of En-
glish interference with German affairs.
Although the question regarding DR..
Mackenzie's action is allowed to slide,
the adoption of a similar course will
not be followed regarding the docu-
ments left by Emperor Frederick and
now in England relating to the negotia-
to consent to a regency under bis son,
the present Emperor" DR.. Macken-
zie, in a letter to DR.. Krause, denies
that he said that a regency would have
been probable if he had admitted that
Emperor Frederick was affected with
cancer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
THE LATEST NE W S

Marble and Stone Works Burned.
The marble and stone works eff Peter
& Burghard, at Louisville. KY, were
burned out on the 9Th. Loss, $40, 900,
chiefly by damage to marble; insurance,
Bis 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Sunday Papers Forbidden.

Mayor Powell, Of Newport, E. l., has
issued an order for5idding the sale of
Sunday papers after 10 A. N. The &C
ton is the result of complaints Of the
church authorities
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Costly Theater i'm Ashes.

PARIS, July 3.-The Theater Dee
Boufes at Bordeaux has been destroyed
by fire, causing loss of $250,00O. No
body was injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Trouble on the 40"

Two ex-engineers on the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy Railroad and an
other man were arrested by detectives
on the 9Th on the charge of conspirine
to destroy the company's property by
dypano ita
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
BaSe Ball Record.

The following tables show the stand
ing Of the clubs constituting the West
ern Association, National League aud
American Association. up to and includ-
ing July 5:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
LOST I'm THE JERSEY.

A Brigantine Sinks in Gale With ALI
ON Board.
LIVERPOOL, July 3.-A heavy gale has
been blowing on the Mersey to-day. A
brigantine was caught in it and wrecked.
It is feared that all on board were lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
Conspired TO Rob.

Four men are locked up in police
Headquarters at New York charged
with having acted in concert for months
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-11
House.,

MONDAY, July 2.-Nothing was accom-
plished in the House, filibustering be-
ing resjrted to to prevent the taking up
of the Union Pacific reftlnding bill.
THURSDAY, July 5.-The Senate land
grant forfeiture bill was called up and
debated atlength. A number Of amend
roll on the adoption Of the bill as
amended resulted in no quorum, and
the House adjourned.
FRIDAY, July Gan aye and no vote
on the land grant forfeiture bill was
taken, resulting, ayes III, noes s. The
balance of the time was taken up in de-
bate on the tariff bill in committee of
the whole.
SATURDAY, July THE entire day was
taken up in debate on proposed amend
ments to the sugar schedule in commit
tee of the whole. No action was
reached, however.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-07-09
A RARE OPPORTUNITY
The Finest and Most Conven
lent Place on Wood River
For Sale,

RANCH, situated just above Deer Creek.
which is as fine piece of property there is on
Wood River, is offered for sale at great sacrifice.
1t consists of 100 acres-l2O acres we'll timbered,
10 acres natural meadow yielding two tons to the
acre, 20 acres of choice upland, and 10 acres of
rich bottom land under cultivation. There is also
a fine two acre TROUT POND fed by a natural
spring which never overhows and never freezes
over. Good WATER privileges, more than ample
for the whole ranch go with it. The river forms
the western boundary, and good, lawful FENCES
enclose the whole ranch.
Also. 40 HENS with good chicken-house
Also, 70 head of STOCK CATTLE-(4 COWS, 9
two year olds, yearlings, and calves;I
Also, a good pair of BOB-SLEDS made this
winter, a WAGON, PLOW, HARROW, SHOVEL
PLOW-in fact all the TOOLS required for suc1
| q ranch;
Also, two COOK STOVES and one HEATING
STOVE, and all the FURNITURE and HOUSE
HOLD GOODS, excepting clothing, in the house
Also. the story and-a- half 1CX24-foot hewn LOG
HOUSE. LOG STABLES with plenty of stable
room), and a GOOD CORRAL:
Also. a MINING CLAIM situated about az
miles east of the ranch showing a big ledge alv
with galena and carbonates;
Also, new DWELLING HOUSE of four rooms
with stable room for six head of horses, and 10
| 30x120, fenced Warranty deed;
| Also, 90 cords WOOD.
| For further particulars, apply at
TIMES OFFICE,
HALEY, Idaho.