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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
Wisconsin Pensions.

The following Wisconsin petitioners
have recently been granted pensions:
81. w. Thompson, Pine River; Phiny
Welch, Eau Gale; Peter Beckins. Colby;
S. d. Mitchell, Ripon; VIM. Allen, Eu-
reka; T. F. Baker, GAINESVILLE; VIM. J.
Beckman, West Salem; Edward Mil
bone, Wiota; John Henkel, Colby: Pat
rick Kealey, Manitowoc; J. Andrews,
Stevens Point; Sylvester Lynn, Glasgow
VIM. II. Carroll, GAINESVILLE; Hugh T.
Hogue, Sparta; Jacob Schultz, Monroe
J. E: Sargent, Madison; J. O. Turner,
Lavalle; Goren, mother of A. E. Bringel-
widow of Malachi Riley, West Superior;
Theresa E., widow of George Briffett,
Pardeeville: Sarah, widow of John
Flynn, Alma Center; John All, Ripon;
Johann Ludwig, Stockbridge; William
Day, Liberty Bluff; VIM. ]. Mansfield,
Hammond; George Barron, La Crosse;
Chas. f. Cleveland, Norrie; John H.
Cook, Lancaster; Greenleaf Doc, River
Falls; Clark M. Williams, Trimbelle;
Lambert Fasbinder, Big River; Gustus
Auerbach, Kendall; Edwin w. Mowrey,
Ashland; Samuel G. Mills, Stebonsville !;
Leander Swope, Wausau; Berry Bentz,
Oakridge; Joseph Wagreen, Black
Creek; John Hoisington. Menominee;
minors OF Constant Rice, Embarrass and
Eureka; Henry Norman, Davis Cor
ners; Thos. Mann, Sparta; John Froh-
wader. Clifton; M. Holmes, Kendalls:
Samuel J.. Armstrong, Wausau; Ernst
Goldner, Plymouth; Alexander Lamar,
West Depere; Isaac L. Baker, Toma h !;
Chas. Ealkenstein, Fort Howard; Chris
tan Meyer, Norwalk; James Wilson,
Stevens Point; j. O. Smith, Milwaukee
Stephen Board, Union Center; Hane,
father of Ferdinand Ludecke, Milwau-
kee; Daniel Kane. Mt. Sterling: Albert
W. Dlpple, Darlington; Jared Jennings,
ldeceased(, Liberty; Franklin Young,
Cl!ntonyllle; Charles III. Bass, Budd's
Mills; William D. Thomas, Racine
sllas Hill, Darlington; Heinrich Ganges,
Auburndale; Daniel Davidson, Maple
works; Hans j. Lorentzsen, New Hol-
stein; Abram F. Fairbanks, Norwalk;
Emily, widow of Jared Jennings, Liber-
ty; Elias, father of James SWanton,
Alderly; Chas. Strasburg, Fall Creek;
Joseph Gilbert, Chetek: John A. Odell,
Necedah; Chas. III. Clemens, Lyndon
station; VIM. Terwilliger, St. Nathans;
August Lintelmann, Green BAY; F.
M. Jencks, White Creek; A. W. Merrill,
Alma Center; Robert Kellett, Sparta;
Merritt Straight, Necedah; Henry An
derson, Scandinavia; Amos Thompson,
H1llsborough; Ira c. Greenlee, Sparta;
James S. Mccoy, Mindora; Lester B.
n1ll Reedsburg; VIM. Ell. Bartell, (alias
David d. Beers, Colby; Eva, widow of
J. ii. Elkins, Waupun; Jennie, widow of
Wm. E. Bardon, Milwaukee,; VIM. G.
Conklin, Desoto; Michael Walrack, Fay
cite.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
ON THE FERRY.
A Fearful Explosion at South ValIej
Cal,

A Fearful Explosion at South Vallejo,
Cal.
disastrous explosion occurred on
the morning of the 9th at South Vallejo
on the ferry steamer Julia, plying be-
tween South Vallejo and Vallejo Station,
Gal. 1he steamer was about to leave
her moorings few minutes after six
O'Clock, and had about seventy persons
on board, many of whom were going
across the strait to work in the lumber
yards on the other side. Just as the
deck-hands were hauling in the lines
there was loud explosion and a sheet
OF flame shot into the air. Those who
were on deck at the time were
hurled overheard by the force Of
the explosion and several of them
were killed outright by being struck by
pieces of the debris, which were flying
IN all directions The men on the wharf
were anxious to aid, but there seemed
to be but little for them to do. as most
of the passengers were below the decks
at the time of the explosion, and were
either killed outright or drowned when
the water poured in ON them. 1t had
been customary for all the passengers to
60 below the decks in the morning, as it
was cold and foggy. A few who were
on deck and were not rendered insen-
sible by the force of the shock, were
quickly assisted ashore by the people
on the wharf
To add to the horror Of the scene
large watts of petroleum stored on the
wharf cought fire, and the flames spread
rapidly. The fire companies were un-
able to accomplish anything, as there
was no water, owing to the tide being
out, and fifteen minutes after the explo-
sion 800 feet of the wharf, the freight de-
pot and the telegraph offices were burn
ing. When the tide came i'll they
managed to get supply of water and
at noon had the fire under control.
While the fremen and others were try
ing to save the wharf, large number of
boatmen were rowing around the wreck
seeking to recover bodies. The steamer
burned to the waters edge, and sank to
to the bottom with a large number of
victims buried under the debris in the
cabin.
1t is believed that between thirty and
forty lives were lost. The names of ten
of the victims are as follows: Melvin
Hodgins, Joseph Fragas, VIM. Saman,
Olef Nelson, Alfred Madison, Michael
Brandley. John Briviec, VIM. Stark,
Edward Rule, = Higgins. The names
of probably less than half of the passen-
gers who were on the steamer at the
time of the explosion are known, which
makes it impossible to tell how many
sank. There are at least fifteen who
are known to have been on the steamer
who are still missing. Capt. Gedge, OF
the Julia, was severely injured, as was
also Charles Heath, the pilot. Twelve
or fifteen others were also very seriously
Injured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
SHE FOUGHT IN THE WAR.
An Indiana Woman Makes Application
for Pension.

ELKHARr, Ind, March Much in
terest has been elected here by the ap-
pearance of Mrs. Hooker, well-known
resident OF this city, before the pension
board for the purpose Of obtaining a
pension on the ground that she was an
enlisted soldier of the late war, served
three years and was twice wounded
by the enemy. At the outset
and had been married but short time,
so that when her husband enlisted and
went to the front as first lieutenant,
she determined to accompany him. She
induced young fellow who resembled
her somewhat to submit himself for ex-
animation, and when the opportunity
came she, properly appareled in uni
form, exchanged places with him. Her
assumed name was Brown, and she Ia
tamiliarly known here as colonel"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
FAVOR A COMMERCE LAW.
Royal Commissioners on Canadian Rail-
way Transportation.

way Transportation.
OTTAWA, Ont, March 1.-The report
of the Royal commission on railways,
which body for the last two years has
been inquiring into important railway
matters with view to legislative action,
is made public to-day. The re-
port is very voluminous. Regarding
what is known as inter-railway
disputes, the commission recon-
mend that such questions be
decided by some properly constituted
tribunal with power to deal with DIS
putes between railway companies. 1t is
recommended that uniform classified
ton of rates should be established and
maintained by all the companies.
1t is expedient to adopt the rule
of equal mileage rates, irrespective OF
distance and cost of service. Discrim-
nations of an unjust and partial char
acter between individuals under like
conditions should be effectively prohib-
tied and any infraction of such law
should be punished by severe penalties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
The Pinch Language.
From the ST. James Gazette.

Curious is the socalled sign language,
or finger speech of the Oriental traders,
largely employed on the east coast of
Africa, in the direction of Zanzibar
Walking through market-place in this
region of the world, the traveller will of
ten witness strange sight. A couple
OF grave, long bearded Arabs will step
aside, each will put his hand up the
others capacious sleeve, and the pair
Will then begin apparently to pinch
each others fingers for few minutes.
Often the performance will be varied.
One will unroll his long turban cloth, or
perhaps liftup his long mantle and then
cover his hand, and concealed beneath
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
A NOTORIOUS DUELIsT DEAD.
Col. Cash, the ssFire Eater" Passes Away
at His South Carolina Home.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Feb. 2S.-Col. E. B.
Cash, the duelist and 'fre-eater," who
killed Col. VIM. M. Shannon, a promi-
nent lawyer, in duel in August, 1880,
and who for days defed the entire
power of the state to arrest him.
died at his home in Chesterfield County
Saturday, of paralysis, aged Sc years.
He was buried in the grounds adjoining
perado, who was shot and killed by a
sheriff s posse five years ago, while re-
sisting arrest for the murder of the
town marshal of Cheraw.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
BAD BLAZE IN ARRANSAW.
Fire at Little Rock Destroys the Larges
Store in the Southwest.

Fire at Little Rock Destroys the Largest
Store in the Southwest.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. 29.-Between
half past 10 and IL O. clock last night fire
was discovered in the cigar store on the
corner of Main and Third Streets in a
large three story building owned and
occupied by Wolf Bros, the largest
wholesale dry goods house in the
Southwest. In an hour the fire.
men had the flames under con-
troll and saved the building, but
the loss to both building and stock, the
latter chiefly from water, will reach $780,
900. The building was insured for $12,-
900 and the stock for $4,000 all IN for
eign agencies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07

this the pinching of the fingers will pro-
ceed as before. The initiated know
that this is method of bargaining by
means of a code of finger speech under
stood by Eastern traders from Southern
Arabia and Northern Africa to the Dor
ders of Persia. Each finger and each
joint of finger represents certain fig
ure. So the pair can bargain by the
hour-as they often do-to their hearts
content, and none of the noisy and gap
ing busy-bodies around them be any
the wiser for it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
MIR. CORCORAN'S WILL.
Large Requests to Public and Bene
lent Institutions

Large Requests to Public and Benevo-
lent Institutions
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 29.-The will
of the late w. w. Corcoran was offered
for probate at noon to-day. The greater
portion of the estate, which is valued at
So, 900, is bequeathed to his three
grandchildren, George P, Louise M.
and VIM. C. Eustis, to be held in trtst
for them for ten years. Several
legacies of $4,000 and $4,000
are left to other relatives, and
similar amounts to various orphan asy-
lums in the district. The sum of $780,
900 is left to the Corcoran art gallery,
the will stating that 81 100000 had al
ready been given to the institution, and
$4,000 to the Louise Home, $500, 900
having already been devoted to it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
MOVE AGAINST FRANCE.
objects of the Visit of British Squad1
i'm the Gulf of Genoa

PARIS, Feb. %. = The Gaulois and
Figaro to-day assert that the presence
of British squadron in the Gulf Of
Genoa, is owing to the action of Signor
Crispi, the italian premier and foreign
minister, who wished to make demon
stration against France. The Gaulois
to-day publishes letter adj
dressed to the correspondents of
English newspapers, reproducing Lord
Salisbury for his willingness to assist in
a maneuver that would wound Frances
feelings in order to satisfy Signor Girls
deaes Bass pon Which che an e aan
between England and France would be
advisable and says: England gained
no benefit by Frances disasters in 1870
and would gain less by the total destruc-
ton of France, at which Prince Bis
marck and Signor Crispi aim"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
POLICE LOSING HOPE.
Little Prospects That the Murderer of
Amos Smell Will be Arrested.

Little PROSPECTS That the Murderer OF
Amos Smell Will be Arrested.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb est is evident
that the $1,000 reward offered for the ar
rest and detention of w. B. Tascott has
not awakened the enthusiasm and inter-
est among the ambitious detectives of
the country that it was expected to to.
The police are beginning to lose hope
Of finding the Smell murderer unless the
amount Of the reward is raised to a more
tempting figure. IT is not known
whether the heirs of Mr.. Smell contem-
plate increasing the reward, but they
will probably do so upon the suggestion
of the police.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
WANTED ELLIS PROSECUTED
Effort to Get the Canadian Annexationist
Before the Courts.

OTTAWA, Ont, March "A lively
scene occurred in the House of Com
mons to-day when Mr.. Outlet rose to
ask the government what action it pro-
posed to take in the case of ]. V. Ellis,
member for St. John N. B., who had
declared himself in favor Of
the annexation of Cana la to the United
States contrary to his oath of allegiance.
Mr.. Lister called the attention of the
speaker to the rule of the House which
forbids member in putting question
to make statement of act. Mr.. Gull
lett persisted amid considerable uproar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
BACK AT HIS Old TRICKS.
Pete Mccartney, the Counterfeiter, Agar
in the Tolls.

New ORLEANS, La, Feb. 2S.-Some
weeks ago number of very clever
couDterfeits were worked on merchants
of this city. They were so well execut-
ed that they were taken by banks here
as genuine notes. Special Treasury
Agent Sooly investigated the case. John
Wilson, who said he came from Texas,
was suspected and Swallowed for several
days and finally caught passing counter
telt money. When locked in prison he
was supposed to be novice. He was
Identified as the notorious Pete Mozart
ney. Mccartney is known to the gov
eminent and other secret service officers
as the "Kinp of the COunterfeiters -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
A HOWLlNG BLIZZARD.
Terrific Storm of Wind Sweeping Over
the Northwest.

Terrific Storm OF Wind Sweeping over
the Northwest.
ASHLAND, Wis, March 1.-The lion rode
in with terrific roar on the crest of a
bowling nor easter at the dawn ofmorn.
Snow drifts are heaped up and traffic
has been partially suspended. Street
cars have stopped running. 1t is gen.
DULUTH, Mimi. March 1.-The worst
storm bv far of winter set in during the
night. High winds are prevailing and
thick whirling snow renders it impossi-
BILE to see across streets. Arriving trains
on all roads are late and departing trains
are using two locomotives with small
chance of getting through.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, March IA
fierce storm of wind and snow prevails
to- day. The blizzard is interfering with
railway traffic
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
LORENZO DIMICK DEAD.
The Buffalo Insurance Agent Stricke
Down While in Exile.

SCTICK6n
Down While in Exile.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Feb. 29.-Word was
received in Buffalo this morning of the
death at St. GATHERINGS, Ont, last night,
of Lorenzo Dimick, the well known ma
rine insurance agent, aged 48 years. He
we will be remembered on account of
the famous prosecution against him for
grand larceny, the charge being that
while acting as the general agent of the
Continental Company, he transferred
policies to other companies after loss
had occurred. He was convicted and
sentenced to Auburn prison for five
years. The court of appeals affirmed
his conviction October last, but he fled
to Canada the same day and has since
resided at st. GATHERINGS, of which place
he was native
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
FATAL RESULT ora JOKE.
Two Young Ladies Likely to Die Frol
a Ghost Scare.


Ghost Scare.
HILLsBoRo, O., Feb, 2S.-Six miles
southeast of this place lives VIM.
Means. wealthy farmer, where the
young folks of the neighborhood met
there at merrymaking. While the fun
was at its height two sisters named
Slower, thinking only of a little addi-
tional sport, left the house and dressed
up in sheets, put on false faces made Of
dough, and then burst suddenly i'll upon
the guests. Four young ladies tainted
at the site of the awful apparitions.
Two were restored to consciousness
without serious trouble, and two others,
Misses Dora E. Atkins and Lizzie
CLANCY, were restored only to pass into
a condition of trightful delirium, scream
ing and CRYING constantly. The physi-
clans hold but slender hopes of the re-
covery Of their reason.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
NO BILL AGAINST GOULD.
Little Likelihood That the Financier Will
Be Indicted.

NEW YORK, Feb. 28.-The grand jury
has finished consideration of the Gould
Sage matter. and will probably hand in
report tomorrow.
New YORK, Feb. 28.-In the case of
Jay Gould, Judge Coming to-day in
structed the jury that the statute
of limitation commenced to run on
the day the crime was committed. He
said: "You have to determine whether
the fraudulent Misrepresentation actually
took place within five years" Under
this ruling there is no likelihood that
Gould will be indicted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
THE SHARON-HILL SUIT.
Refusal of a Rehearing of the Celebrated
Litigation.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 2.-The
supreme court has denied the petition
of the Sharon heirs Tor rehearing of
cided that Sarah Althea Hill, now Mrs.
Judge Terry was legally married to the
late Senator Sharon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
SERIOUS TROUBLE FEARED.

Serious Situation in the Disputed Alas
kan Territory.
OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 29.-The British
Columbia members of Parliament fear
trouble if efforts are made to enforce the
law in the disputed territory between
that province and Alaska. The govern
ment has decided to issue clearances to
vessels proceeding to the Behring Sea
fishing grounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
HENRY GEORGE KNOCKED OUT

DR.. McGIynn Gets a Permanent Injunc-
ton Against Him.
New YORK, March 2.-Judge Patter-
son to-day granted Rev. DR.. McGlynn a
permanent injunction restraining Henry
George and his followers from incorpor-
ating an anti Poverty Society.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
WILSON GOES TO PRISON.

President Crews Son-in-Law Convicted
and Sentenced.
PARIS, March IN. Wilson, the SON
in-law of ex-President Grevy, who has
been on trial for completely in the Lee
gion of Honor decoration scandals, was
to-day convicted. He was sentenced to
two years Imprisonment, to pay fine Of
5000 francs. and to be deprived of his
civil rights for five wears.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
JUDGE LYNCH HOLDS COURT.
White and CoIored Murderer Lynched
by a kentucky Mob.

CLINTON, KY, Feb. 29.-Last night
Sam Price, white man, who killed the
sheriff. and Bill Reams. colored, who
shot farmer named jackson who caught
Reams in the act of robbing hen roost
on Saturday night, were taken out of
Jail by mob of fifty masked men and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-07
GIVEN MORE PAY.
Afs increase in Wages Granted Pennsyl-
Yania EmpIoYes.

PfrTsBURe, Pa. Feb. 29.-The manage
nent of the Pennsylvania Company
this morning replied to the request of
the men for an increase of wages.
The reply is to the effect
that the pay of the employees ofthe Fort
Wayne Road and its branches west of
Alliance is increased 10 cents per trip.
This will raise the wages of conductors
from 1886 to 1926; brakenhen from 81 80
to 81. 80. and fagmen from 81 80 to 81.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-22
UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY.
New Time Tables in Effect Sept. %

Train No. 1, the Pacific Express, leave.
Council Bluffs at 7:35 p. m. daily, arriv
ing at Denver second day at 6:15 P. NJ
Ogden third day, at 5:45 P. NJ, and Sar
Francisco fourth day at 1915 4. II.
Train 20l, leaving Kansas City the
the same morning, at or about 1000 A. NJ.
arrives at Denver at 7:15 A. NJ, and con.
meets with train No. l at Cheyenne.
Train No. 3, "The Overland Flyer
leaves Council Bluffs at 7:3O A. NJ, daily,
arriving at Denver second day at $50 A.
NJ, Ogden second day at 900 P. NJ, San
Francisco third day at lO:45 A. NJ, and
Portland third day at S:OOP.M.
Train No. 203, leaving Kansas City the
previous evening, at or about $40 P. NJ.
arrives at Denver at 500 P. NJ, and con-
meets with train No. 5 at Cheyenne.
Train No. 2, the Atlantic express, the
opposite of train No. l. arrives at Council
Bluffs at Sis A. NJ. Connection is made
at Cheyenne for Kansas City, arriving at
Kansas City (train 202) at or about 500
P. NJ. the same day that train No. 2 ar
rives at Council Bluffs.
Train No. 4. ''The Overland Flyer"
the opposite of train No. 3, arrives at
Council Bluffs at SHOP NJ. Connection
is made at Cheyenne for Kansas City, ar
irving at Kansas City (train 204) at or
about 6:20 A. NJ. of the day following the
arrival of No. at Council Bluffs.
Exception = There is no connection
with train from California and Nevada,
east bound, on train 4.
Good local connection with branch
lines, both west and east bound.
On the new time card the Union Pacific
railway is the only line that can offer the
travelling public two daily trains from
Council Bluffs, Omaha and Kansas City,
to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Also bear in mind that passengers from
Chicago, taking ''The Overland Flyer" at
Council Bluffs, practically make "a hours
better time from Chicago to SanFran-
cisco, and hours better time from Chi
cago to Portland than they can make by
any other route.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-22

Demonstrate that, will you, and show
us automatically and logically how the
variation in the above vote occurs.
He says that the "Republican party has
always been temperance party, and
when you take votes enough from it to
make the success of the Democratic party
possible, you have put the control Of
affairs into the hands of party unquali-
fedly opposed to prohibition" If the
vote of the third party be so insignificant
ly small, and the increase of the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties be six
times greater, how can it WELD the bal
ance of power. Yes, but you say, it does
its work In weak places, as Indiana and
New York, and brand it as a Democratic
annex; but it happens to be a Republican
annex in these two states this year. 1T
has turned the balance of fozuer info the
hands of the Republican temperance PARTY,
There is some difference of opinion
about the Republican party having al
ways been a temperance party. Maine,
Kansas and Iowa are cited as evidence;
and yet 1 know of number of Republican
papers stating that the prohibitory laws
OF these states are failure indianapolis
STATE Jonrnal, Cincinnati Commercial Ga
zefte, ETC., for instance.
Herbert w. Green, Republican saloon
keeper of Indianapolis, said to reporter
OF an Indianapolis paper, August g: "An
the Republican saloon-keepers are in
harmony with the Republican platform,
and do not regard either the party or
Mr.. Harrison as enemies of the saloon"
Mr.. Estee, chairman of the Republican
national committee, produced $4,000
gallons of wine from his vineyard, in Cali
fornia, this year, and q. s. Senator STAN
ford, of California, has a vineyard that
produced 100000 gallons of wine and
60,O00 gallons of brandy.
Ben Harrison, in speech at Danville,
Indiana, November &c. 1887, said, 81 do
not believe in state prohibition as the
best way to deal with this Qiquor) ques-
ton"
Indianapolis journal, June 10, 1885:
"a story has been started in Chicago to
the effect that Gen. Harrison is in favor
OF prohibition. THIS is a lac. Gen. Har
rison is Republican. On the temper
ance question. as on all others, he stands
with the Republican party. He is too
good q Republican to be prohibi-
ZIONIST"
I think General Harrison is a good
temperance man. ] am simply giving
quotations to show that in the Republi-
can ranks there is difference of opinion.
Indianapolis Journal June q, 1855: