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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20

AS the outcome of contested cross
ing fight between the Chicago d North
Western and the Duluth, South Shore q
Atlantic roads, there was lively row
at Fan Bay, near Marquette, Mich, on
the 18th. which at one time looked ex-
ceedingly squaliy. AS the South Shore
train passed the junction the North
Western employees at once ripped
up the South Shore track and pro
ceeded to put in the obnoxious diamond
crossing. To prevent this the South
Shore people immediately ran an engine
into the crossing, derailing her and thus
putting stop to the work. Then com
menced a struggle between the two fac
tons, the North Western attempting to
get the engine on the track and out oil
the way, and the South Shore folks OPP
posing 1t. After TWO hours, however,
the North-We tern came out victorious
The engine was removed and the cross
ing put in. The outcome is looked for
with great interest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
AnneaI for Aid.

a meeting of the citizens of Norway,
Mich, was called on the 18th and COM
mittees appointed to solicit and to re-
lieve the Immediate wants of the suffer
ers by Saturdays fire. The following
circular has been issued:
To the People, On Saturday last fire
broke out in this village and within an
hour and half the entire business por-
ton of the place, with two exceptions,
was totally ruined The fire was so
fierce and the buildings so quickly de-
stroyed that but little of their con-
tents were saved. The business houses
were in many instances occupied IN the
upper story by families who lost all they
dossessed and are destitute and suffer
ing. Many of the men who were en-
gagged in business had worked the best
wears of their lives to acquire the small
properties which the fire destroyed.
they are now absolutely penniess and
wholly unable to again engage III bust
ness without assistance. Numbers of FAM
lilies who dealt with and obtained credit
at the business houses destroyed are nee
essarilv numbered among the sufferers.
To relieve the immediate distress thus
occasioned and to assist those of the I'M
fortunate ones who are unable to help
themselves in re-establishing in a moder-
ate way, we call upon all charitable
people for such assistance as they can
render. To Capt. John Perkins, Capt.
James Hoskipg and E. P. Lockart fthe
Citizens committee all subscriptions
should be sent.
The appeal is signed by J. E. Hagey,
chairman, John Perkins, James Hos
king, E. P. Lockert, NJ. D. and Byron
n. White, members of the committee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
THE NEW EMPEROR.

Victoria telegraphed message of SYM
pathy and sorrow to Empress Victoria
The Prince of Wales has returned from
Ascot Heath, where he was attending
the races and he will probably start for
Berlin tonight.
Despite the inclement weather, crowds
of Germans surround the residence of
Count Won Hatzfeldt, the German am
bassador, where, at 2:15 o'clock the
German flag was placed at half-mast.
The flags on the American and other
legations are at half-mast in consequence
of the death of Emperor Frederick. The
bells of Westminster Abbey were tolled
this afternoon. When the news of the
Emperor's death was received at the
German embassy the blinds were
drawn. The Prince of Wales will start
for Berlin tomorrow evening. Mr..
Gladstone and scores of other prom
inent persons called at the German en-
bassy and left their cards.
w II. Smith, leader of the govern
ment, announced this afternoon in the
House of Commons the death of En-
peror Frederick. He said he would
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20

At o'clock Empress Victoria was in
formed that the Emperor could not long
survive.
Drs. Mackenzie, Bardelstone, Wegner
and Howell were constantly with the
sufferer, doing everything possible to
relieve his suferings.
From 6 o'clock last evening, during
the entire night and up to the hour of
death the Emperor was in a stupor.
He occasionally rallied and recognized
the watchers at the bedside with a
smile or look of recognition.
A ministerial council was held just be-
fore the Emperor died. Prince Bis
marck, who presided at the council, was
much agitated.
The Emperor died without struggle
The remains now lie on the bed on
which the Emperor died.
The PALACE is surrounded by vast
crowds Of silent people. '--...-.-n.7.s--
Yesterday the Emperor lost COM
pletely the use of his speech. Hun
dreds of kilograms from all parts of the
world arrived at the palace and the
Empress read them to him. Among
them are those from Queen Victoria, the
Prince of Wales, and the Duke of Con-
naught from India. The Emperor
wrote in pencil: II feel that Macken-
science, watchtulness and skill could do
to prolong my life. I thank him." On
another slip he wrote: Il have tried
my best to do my duty to my God and
my country. fear that the end is now
near. Gods will be DONE"
A bulletin issued an hour before the
Emperor died said that the Emperor
had been lying for some time in a light
slumber, broken by wakeful intervals
during which he showed distinct signs
of consciousness. He gave no indica-
ton of suffering pain. His pulse and
breathing were very weak. There had
been no material change in his condi-
ton during the night.
Prince Bismarck arrived at Potsdarn
at 40 o'clock this afternoon. The flag
flying over the Friedrichskron Palace
was lowered to half-mast at l1:20 this
morning.
4P M.-The ministers are now assem-
bled at the Friedrichskron Castle. They
are awaiting an audience with the
new Emperor and Empress, who are
now at the castle. - -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
STILL REFUSES TO EAT
Zachar, the Racine County Faster, Puz
cling the Doctors.

zling the Doctors.
RACINE, Wis, June Let is now
twenty eight days since John Zachar,
the Racine County faster, partook of a
particle of food of any kind. 1t has
been intimated that there is some fraud
in the case, but DR.. Teegarden, who has
been the family physician of the Zachar
household for more than thirty years,
states positively that to his certain
knowledge Zachar has not taken drop
of nourishment of any kind for just
twenty-eight days. He also informed
the past few days Zachar has been dis
posed to sleep great deal, leastwise he
lies down and keeps very quiet, and
his attendants think he sleeps, but
Zachar says he does not. He does
not take the exercise he did
several days ago. He is very 1eticent
and quiet and when be is told that his
meals are ready merely says, ''When |
want to eat I'll let you know; think |
know my business best" His folks
have prepared all manner of dainty
dishes in the hope of tempting his APP
petite, but without avail. If he should
at this time take the notion to break his
fast it would undoubtedly result in
death, unless the utmost caution and
care is exercised. Zachar has grown
considerable weaker within the past
forty eight hours and is losing flesh rap
idly. DIR. Teegarden states that before
Zachar began his long fast he
was one of the finest specimens
of physical manhood in the state He
states that critical time in Zachar's
condition has arrived. he has been in
consultation with some of the most
prominent physicians of Milwaukee and
Chicago and will visit Zachar to-mor-
row, taking with him every known
article Of artificial food in order to make
a determined effort to get his patient to
break his fast. He will use
every means known to medical science
and leave nothing undone to get Zachar
to partake Of something nourishing. He
will, however, not resort to force to ac-
complsh his point, believing that it
would only result in making Zachar,
who has a strong will power, more stub
born. The result of his final effort is
anxiously awaited by the medical pro-
fession of the entire state as well as by
prominent Chicago physicians.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
DEATHS DEADLY YAPORS-
Gasoline Wrecks Several Buildings in
GAINESVILLE, o.

wrecks SeVeral IN
GAINESVILLE, o.
EVANSVILLE, O., June 16.-A terrific
explosion succeeded by several seconda.
ry ones at 1920 this morning, startled
the whole city. Closely following was
fire alarm from the heart of the bust
ness portion. Those in the neiehbor-
hood saw the large two-story brick
the rear of their building on Main.
Street, between Fifth and Sixth. with
several surrounding frame buildings.
rise In the air and fall with crash IN
heap. A team OF horses which stood at
the door of the warehouse WAS almost
covered with the debris, and Charles
Murphy, a farmer, blown from his
wagon IN passing.
The awful extent of the disaster was
not realized until Abner Grayson, coll
ored employ d, climbed out of the.
flaming mass, burned and bruised from
head to foot. Then the mangled body
of William Miner, a drayman, who was
supposed to be dying, was recovered.
Several others Of the employees escaped
with slight injuries. Mort Bailey, son
building and his body is buried under
the ruins There is not possibility of
his being alive. John Lehman, driver
for E. Boomer, was in the stable adj
joining but managed to get from the
wreck with severe but not fatal in
juries. Jesse Carder, colored, employed
by Bailey Bros, was taken from the
wreck badly burned. It is rumored
two more employees are buried under
the wreck. At this writing the 1uins
are still burning fercely and no at
tempt can yet be made to search for the
missing.
Miner, who was taken out after the
explosion, is dying and cannot live an
hour. Grayson, it is said, has inhaled
the flames and his injuries viii prove fa-
tai.
The house is the largest wholesale
drug firm in Southeastern Ohio, and the
warehouse was filed with gasoline,
paints, oils, etc, which ignited from
some cause yet unknown. The loss Will
not be less than $4,000 The explosion
was caused bv gasoline
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
MURDEROUs TRAIN E08BERs.
One Man Killed and Two Wounded III
the Kansas 81 Texas Road.

the Kansas 81 Texas Road.
MUsKoGEE, /. T., June 16.-Tne south
bound Missouri, Kansas & Texas ex-
press was robbed about 9 o'clock last
night at Virdigris bridge. The
train stopped at the bridge to
put off some baggage and had
just started to pull out again,
when the engineer was covered by Il
revolver and the express car was en-
tered. The express messenger was
taken by surprise, as, it being q very
warm night, the side door was open.
Before he could close it two men ell
tered the car and robbed hi1p
of about So and one valuable package.
One shot was fired into the mail car,
the bullet passing through the left arm
of Charles Cotton, the mail agent. Two
shots were fired in the front of the
smoking car, one going through the
right forearm of Harry Ryan, the train
butcher. The other struck passenger
named Ben. e. Tarver in the
left cheek, and, passing back
wards, broke his neck, causing instant
death. The wounded and dead were
brought to this place, but the mail
agent went on south. His was a flesh
wound. Deputy Marshal Tyson and
posse are preparing to give pursuit as
soon as they can cross the Arkansas
River. There were seven men engaged
in the robbery No effort was made to
rob the passengers. The dead mans
home was in Rosebud, Tex. He is a
single man and was going home from a
trip to Chicago. The leader of the rob-
bers gave his name as Capt. Jack. Some
of them were masked
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
SURPRISED the Preacher.

The Rev. F. A. Andrews, of Jefferson
vile, Ind, was called few days ago to
a country church to preach the funeral
of a Mrs Wascom. He remained over
night with Mr.. Wascom and was much
surprised to learn that a wedding was
to be celebrated during the evening
and he would be called upon to
officiate. The groom was Mr.. Wascom
and the bride the sister of the recently
buried wife and the two we're respec-
lively IS and II years old. The only
witness of the ceremony was the great
grandson of the groom. The minister's
establishment reached its height when
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
TINhERING ELEVATOR RATES.
Grain Dealers Seeking to Evade the Nc
EVOV Law

New YORK, June 15.-The committee
appointed by the Produce Exchange to
confer with the special committee OF
shippers, receivers and boat owners to
devise plan to counterfeit the effect
made it's report this AFTERNOON rnool The TN
new law fixes the rate at of cent per
bushel, Or 1925 per thousand. The ele-
vator men threatened to shut down,
claiming they could not maintain their
business at that rate This caused the ap-
pointment Of the committee. The report
states that in addition to the 1925 per
thousand bushels, the following rates
must be charged; For canal boat trim
ming, $1.50; for trimming ocean vessels,
81, and for the transportation OF
the elevators J cent per bushel,
Of IS thousand. This will bring the
entire cost of handling 1000 bushels up
to $14.75. Action will be taken on Mon
Oau
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
CAN'T 60 TO GETTYsBURG.
The House Refuses Leave of Absence t
Veterans.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 13.-In the
House, to-day, Mr.. Bayne (Pa.) asked
unanimous consent for the present con-
sideration Of joint resolution
granting to all persons employed
in the public service, who were
present at the battle OF Gettysburg,
either in the Union or Confederate
amy, leave OF absence to attend the re-
union to be held at Gettysburg in July
next. A call for the regular order,
made by Mr.. Breckenridge (Ark.) OPP
Grated as an objection.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20

PoTsDAM, June 15.-The Emperor died
at II o'clock this morning.
The Royal family spent the night at
the Emperor's bedside, his death being
momentarily expected.
At midnight the Emperor sat for half
an hour in an arm chair and took some
nourishment.
At o'clock there was an alarming in
crease in His Majesty's weakness and
the relatives who had left the palace
were telegraphed to return.
Court lreacher Pcrsius had been in
attendance since Yesterday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
STREETS TURNED TO RIVERS.
Fond du Lac, Near Duluth, swept by a.
Flood.

DULUTH, Mimi, June 13.-The waters
of the St. Louis River continued to rise
to-day and now extend over a vast tract
of land below Fond du Lac, sixteen
miles above this city. The current
has abandoned the regular course
of the river, and is now sweep
ing down through the village of
of Fond du Lac. The st. Paul
& Duluth road has aban-
doned its track between here and
Thompson, twenty miles out. One train
now stands on the track near Fond du
Lac, the rising waters putting out the,
fires in the engine. There is a severe
storm near here, and more rain will falE
TONIGHT
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
Train Robbery IL Montana.

On the night of the 10th a west-bound
train on the Northern Pacific, when
near Junction City station. Billings,
Mont, was stopped by eight masked
highwaymen. The engineer was COM
PEELED the act as guide of the robbers,
who broke into the express car and re-
ceived package containing $500. Male
passengers were robbed, but only about
$500 were secured,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
HER WEALTH TOO SN4LL.
Wealthy Englishman Jilts an Ohio
Belle on the Wedding Day.


Belle on the Wedding Day.
CINCINNATI, o., June I4.-To-day at
Hamilton. O., NJ SIS Grace Campbell,
daughter Of the late L. D Campbell, ex-
secretary of the interior and ex-con-
gressm n, was to have married Henry
WebIey, ID wealthy manufacturer OF Bir-
mingham, England. Yesterday Cincin-
natians who bad been invited to the
brilliant affair had their invitations re
called by telegraph with no expla-
nations, Hamilton guests received
written cards announcing that the
invitations had been recalled. The
story Of the cause, current in Hamilton
is that Mr.. Webley was disappointed in
the extent of the Campbell estate. He
formed Miss Campbell's acquaintance
during visit she made to England.
Mr.. Webb, Y went to Hamilton few
days ago, but returned 10 this city yes
terday and left hurriedly last night for
New York in an apparently troubled
condition of mind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
CRUSHED A CIRCUS TENT.
Burr Robbins Show Wrecked and Fifteen
Persons Injured.


ODELL, III, June 14-During a severe
windstorm Shelby's circus, which was
down and fifteen people, out of the
large crowd at the afternoon perfCrm
ance, were injured, one probably fatally.
The show was formerly owned by
Burr Robbins. A fierce blast struck
the tent, breaking the guy ropes and
letting the heavy poles and tons of cam
vas fall upon the audience. Every one
of the audience was imprisoned beneath
the masses of cloth, some in the menag-
erie tent, where they fed in trying to
escape, and others in the tent where the
performance was being given. The en-
ployes at once commenced removing the
ruins of the huts. and in few moments
every one was released and the wounded
cared for.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
A Lively Ensilade.

At Las Vegas, N. NJ, on the 18th, a
difficulty arose between Mackey broth
ers, John Milburn and two Texans
named Green and Owen, over so cents.
Winchester rifles and revolvers were
brought into play, and after sixteen
shots had been fired, and the smoke
had cleared away, it was found that
Owen had been killed, Green MORALLY
wounded, Milburn and one Of the
Mackey brothers had a left eye shot
in two Dlaces
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
Heavy Damages for a Preacher.

The sum of 1000 was awarded by a
jury in Judge Altgeld's court at Chicago
an the 10Th, in the suit of the Rev
Charles E. Vaudeville, pastor of the
Western Methodist Church, for injuries
which he sustained April Is, 1886, when
a wooden mason's horse fell from the
fifth story of a building on Washington
Street and struck the doctor on the
head. The verdict is against Alexander
J. Alexander, of Covington, KY. owner
of the building. Alexander moved for
for new trial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
THE NEW EMPEROR.
Sketch of the Life of the Heir to the Ger
man Throne.

man Throne.
Prince Frederick William Victor AL
bert, eldest son of Frederick III, was
born in Berlin, January 81, 1859. On
February 27, 1881, he was married to
Princess Augusta Victoria Amelia
Louise Marie Constance, daughter of the
Grand Duke of Schleswig- Holstein-
MISUNDERSTANDING. AS true
Hohenzollern he has been educated
more with reference to the
duties of a soldier than to the
demands which may be made upon him
as statesman. He is above all things
a soldier, and makes the army the sub
ject of serious and enthusiastic study.
In the present condition of the public
mind in Germany only soldier can
be popular leader. Prince Wilhelm
Is to the military swells of Berlin
what the Prince of Wales is to the club
men of Pail Mall. The Prince speaks
English as well as an Englishman-more
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
WILLIAM iii.
Germany's New Ruler Assumes His Of.
fetal Title

BERLIN, June 15.-The Bundesrath
met at noon to-day. Prince Bismarck
formally announced the death cf En-.
peror Frederick and the accession to
the throne of William, wno takes the
title Of William IL.
BERLIN, June 15.-The Municipal
Council received notice of the death OF
the Emperor through Herr Won Forken-
beck, mayor of Berlin, while they were
in session. They Immediately adjourned
to meet in special session this even
ing.
The bells in Berlin began tolling at 2
O'Clock this afternoon. Mourning is dis
played on many houses. In a number
of shop windows busts of the Emperor
yelled with Grape, have been placed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
sCORING GLADSTONE.
Joseph Chamberlain Attacks the "Grand
Old Man"

LONDON, June 13.-Joseph Chamber
lain has written a letter In which he
saws that Mr.. Gladstone's manifesto
a 40 dhH n ayr gte'0 and that It is untrue
that the dissident liberals are false to
their pledges or that the main issue
before the country has changed
since 1886. Mr.. Gladstone allows his iol-
lowers to say that the Irish. policy upon
which he divided the liberals and re-
duced them to impotence is dead. but
declines to tell the country what he
would now substitute and leaves himse f
free to repudiate the declarations OF his
fnllOWprS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
DRIVEN OUT By FIRE.
A Nova Scotia Mining Village Wiped o.
Sad Incidents.

Sad Incidents.
HALIFAX, n. S.. June 14.-Forest fires
destroyed the gold mining village OF
East Rawdon, HaHts County, yes
terday. Twenty dwellings and stores,
together with the mill crusher and
hosting gear We're destroyed. Forest
fires have done enormous damage in
Newfoundland and Gould's Valley has
been stripped of its splendid timber and
left a wilderness. Mrs. Manning and
two children were burned to death
at Halls Bay in their efforts to escape
the fire. They lost five children by
dlphtheria last fall and now the entire
family is annihilated. John Driscou
was burned to death in his efforts to
save furniture. The fire has left 2U0
neonla homeless.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
Value of a Husband.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, June 14-The case
of Mrs. Anna Lee against the Vacuum
Oil Company brought for $1,000 dam
ages for the death of ner husband
John Lee, who was killed in the naphtha
explosion of December 81, 1887, and the
first of large number of damage suits
brought against the same concern ter
minated in the circuit court yesterday.
The jury were out less than an hour and
took but one ballot, giving the plaintiff
full amount asked
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
Railroad Accident in Virginia.

Reports from Clifton, Va, thirty miles
south of Washington, on the Virginia
Midland Railroad, state that the engine
attached to the night express jumped
the track on the 10th and that several of
the coaches were badly wrecked. Two
persons are reported killed and several
badlv wounded
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
Heavy Loss BY lightning

ALBANY, N. Y, June ia heavy
thunder storm passed over this city
about 4 o'clock this morning. Light
ming struck English & Best's ice house
at Cedar Hill, below this city. The
loss is almost total and will reach about
100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20

A disastrous wind storm and cloud
burst is reported at Arlington, Ore.
Willow Creek became a regular torrent.
Several buildings at Lexington were
wrecked The storm first struck a
grove below Lexington, and blew one
house down, which belonged to H. j..
Brooks. Mrs Brooks was fatally in
jured and soon died. Several other per-
sons were injured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
p,aoue of Grasshoppers.

Myriads of grasshoppers have APP
peared in many parts of Southern In
diana, and are devouring all vegetation
as they go. They destroy meadows
first, then the foliage of trees,
and next corn, oats and garden vege-
tables. Thousands ofacres of meadows
have been devastated by them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20

The Haymarket riot of May 4, 1886,
has claimed another victim. Police
Officer Timothy Sullivan, who was one
of the detail which stood the damage
of the Anarchist bomb on that memora-
BILE night, died in Chicago on the 18th.
He received a bullet in the thigh, and
the blood poisoning which INTERVIEWED
gradually sapped his strength until
death ensued. He had been on the
force six years and was married.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-20
Murdered at a Circus.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, June 14.--Harry
Taylor, an employe of Forepangh's CIR
Gus, killed spectator named. +. Both-
wick in this city yesterday. BothWlck
was an aged farmer. He undertook 10
pass from the unreserved to the re-
served seats, when Taylor ordered hlm
away. An alteration. ensued, when
TAYLOR struck Bothwiek q blow under
the ear, which killed him at once. Ihe
murderer escaped,