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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
s.On the FrOntier.'

Hardie and Won Leer introduced the new melodrama "On the Frontier" for the first time to a Brooklyn audience at the New Peoples theatre last night. The material has been selected from the west ern wilds. The ingredients are love and heroism, with an oath to be fulfilled. This combination, when used in story like the play last night, gives place for numerous exciting and thrilling scenes, which keep the audience on 0 qui vive of expectation.-N. Y. Journal. At the opera house tonight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
LlCHTMAN STEPS OUT.
The Secretary of the knights of Labor
Resigns.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 3l.-Follow-
ing close upon his declaration in favor
of Harrison and Morton, and his offer to
take the stump in their behalf,
comes the announcement Of the
resignation of Charles H. Litchman
as general secretary of the Knights of
Labor. He mailed his letter of resigna-
ton to Master Workman Powderly to-
day, and in it he states that he will re-
tire from the office on September S.
"What has led you to resign" asked
Il reporter Of Mr.. Ltchman this after
noon.
81 desired to be free to act as citizen
in this campaign. In my letter to Chair
man Quay, favoring Harrison and Nor
ton, simply uttered my own individual
convictions. No one was responsible for
them but myself At the same time l
could not retain my official position
in the knights while interested
politically because it is against the prin-
ciples of the order for any Of its men,
bers to engage in politics on the
strength of their connection. To clear
myself Of any such suspicion, and to
preserve the fair name of the Knights,
[ have concluded to resign"
The resignation was at once accepted,
and John w. Hayes, secretary of the
general executive board, has been des-
lgnated by Mr.. Powderlv to fiji the Of
flee until the general assembly meets in
sNovambor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
ENDING THE JUTE TRUST.

Cotton-Shippers Planning to Avoid the
Use of the Cornered Article.
New YORK, Sept. 1.-Southern farm
ers are endeavoring by every means
possible to keep out Of the clutches of
the jute-bagging corner men, and yester-
day dispatch was received at the Cot
ton Exchange, asking whether cotton
would be acceptable when put
up in cotton sheeting. The princi-
pal objection to sheeting is that
it wears out quickly and is very infam-
mable. The cottonseed trust people and
others who have hitherto depended on
iute bagging have commenced sending
cottonseed in oiled paper bags. It is
believed that if both these schemes
prove successful the corner in jute bag
cling will be soon ended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05

LONDON, August 3O.-The martial ex-
ample set by the young German en-
peror has caused all the war Offices of
Europe to take on feverish activity.
More orders are issued, more inspections
held, more investigations undertaken,
than ever before. Drilling everywhere
is incessant. Great bodies of troops
march out Of the fortified cities every
morning, and spend the day in mill
tary exercises. Never was such hard
work done before. To q traveller the
continent wears the aspect Of a fortified
camp wherever troops are stationed,
and they are everywhere. They are
kept in motion from morning until
night.
All over France the sound of the bugle
is heard and the drill master is busy in
structing recruits. Large masses
OF troops are continually march
ing from point to point on
the frontiers. Changes are made to
railways TO increase their stragetic adj
vantages. In the interior, troops are
being constantly exercised, stores in
spected and transportation tested. Ex-
periments at mobilization have been
France is modified She is ready for
action and will not be taken by surprise
again"
ManRuvres now going or in the Ro-
magma have grown out of the military
spirit now prevailing throughout Eu-
rope. There are $4,000 thoroughly
equipped and we'll drilled troops going
through the movement of an active
campaign, under the eye of King Hum
bert, who has formed a regular
military establishment at Forli. There
the general staff seriously plot opera
tons on large scale, and the army ex-
ecutes them from day to day. Italy
has witnessed no such scene since Sol
ferino.
Little Bulgaria, armed to the teeth
has caught the infection, and, under the
spirited lead of Prince Ferdinand. is
marching her little army to and fro.
strengthening Notifications and frontier
posts.
Austria. stimulated by Germany, is
gradually bringing her military forces
up to that degree of efficiency, which is
good in the eyes of her German
critics. Her troops are continually
on the move. Those on the
frontier are relieved by fresh forces
from the interior. The Hungarians,
with their usual impetuosity, cry for
action; and act as if they were prepar-
ing for immediate war.
At the same time from all the chancel-
leries of the continent comes the an
nouncement, "The peace of Europe will
be maintained"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
A MILLION AND A HALF.
Baltimore Visited by Destructive Fire
Seven Eiremen Killed.


Seven Firemen Killed.
A dispatch of the Cd from Baltimore
says: At an early hour this morning
fire broke out in the toy warehouse of
E. A. Prior & Co., 10Y South Sharp
Street. Before the firemen could get
TO work an explosion of works
wrecked the building, and caused the
flames to spread with alarming rapidity
to the drug house of J. FL. Winkelman d
Co., on the north, and the hat house of M.
S. Levy & Co., on the south. Scarcely
had the firemen entered the edifice oc-
cupied by the drug house when the in
side of the building seemed to suddenly
drop IN. A terrific explosion followed
The entire fire department had by this
time reached the scene, and as the at
tent:on of the men was concentrated on
the building under which their COM
rades were buried, the flames mad a
chance to spread, and spread they did
with frightful rapidity. In an incred-
IDLY short space of time the entire block,
running from Lombard to Pratt Streets
was seething mass Of flame. At the
Devoe House the firemen work ed brave
ly. Holes were cut through the
pavement, and every effort was made
to reach the imprisoned men, but they
We're buried under great mass of brick
and iron, and fierce flames were roaring
round the spot. Awful groans came
from the pile, which seemed to make
the working firemen put forth superhu-
man efforts, and after more than an
hours work it became evident that
some Of the men were alive and that
they were being roasted to death.
John Kelley, of truck No. 2, managed
to crawl out from the rubbish. and OF
the men who entered the building he
was the only one to escape with his life.
He was cut and bruised. tut his injuries
are not serious.
The total loss will probably reach ST.
500, 900, and is pretty well covered by
insurance, most of which is in small
policies in out -of-town companies.
The explosion that caused the collapse
Of the Winkleman building, by which
the fremen lost their lives, was the re-
suit of the ignition of some chemicals
and was go sudden that, though the men
were warned, they had not time to
make their eScape.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
FLORIDA PEOPLE PROTEST.
They Object to Hamilton's Refugee
Camp Order.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Aug. 31.-Surgeon
General Hamilton to-day received the
following telegram from ]. J. Daniel.
president of the Jacksonville Citizens
Auxiliary Committee: "In the name
of our people and humanity, | protest
against the order for the detention of
all refugees from our city and state at
the refugee camp. It would be better
for us to keep cur women and children
here rather than subject them to such
treatment"
DIR. Hamilton sent the following dis
patch in reply: "You are mistaken as
u character of camp, which is in charge
one of the most humble officers in
e service, anc none IL the country
stands higher as to professional ability.
The camp is located in one
OF the loveliest places in Flori--
da. Pine Woods, on river
bluff, originally intended by the railroad
as picnic grounds, and taken by DR..
Gutter as the best place for his camp.
Special excursion trains will be pro-
vided for passengers to definite points.
Murphy, in North Carolina, has opened
its doors-the only place reporting it.
self to me-"
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug. 31.-Official
report for eighteen hours ending noon
August 81: New cases, s; deaths, i to-
tai cases, 1876; total deaths, q. The
weather is cool and cloudy, with local
rains
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
FEVER AT THE NORTH.
The Scourge of the South Carried to Penn
sylvania-One Case in Philadelphia.

The Scourge of the South Carried to Penn
sylvania-One Case in Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 1.-Surgeon-
General Hamilton has just received
a dispatch from Philadelphia, in
forming him that case of
yellow fever was to-day discovered
there in the person of Florida refugee
who passed the inspection at Waycross,
Ga. The patient was sent to the NUM-
cipal hospital.
DR.. Hamilton to-day issues card de-
Tending his system of handling the fe-
yer in the South. He calls attention to
the history of past epidemics, In some
of which strict measures to prevent the
spread of the disease have been
delayed, resulting in great loss
Of life. In the epidemic of '7S,
which began in New Orleans in lly,
lack of precautions permitted q spread
of the infection by the fleeing people,
and in a few weeks it had reached Mo-
bile, Key West, Greenville, Vicksburg,
Port Gibson, Port Eads, Morgan City,
Memphis, Cairo, st. Louis, Louisville.
Cincinnati, Pittsburg. Philadelphia,
New York, and many other places, and
instead OF 200 cases, all within one state
as now, there were over 10000 cases,
scattered through many states; instead
of 30 deaths, as this year, there were
over 5000. Dr. Hamilton says he is re-
ceiving many letters from medical men
and others, fully commencing his course.
The Florida delegation III Congress
say frankly that they believe DR.. Ham
ilton's course is the proper one, and the
best that could be adopted, as does Gov.
Perry in his telegram to DR.. Hamilton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
MARGARET MATHER WINS.
A Decision in Her Favor In the Hill
L;tigation.

Decision in Her Favor In the Hill
Litigation.
NFw YORK, September Judge
Lawrence has rendered decision vacat-
ing the injunction which James M. Hill
obtained against Margaret Mather,
which restrained her from performing
under the management of r. P. Gill
more and Eugene Tompkins, or any
person other than Mr.. Hill. 1t
is claimed by Mr.. Hill that Miss
Mather, in violation of con-
tract she had made with him to
perform under his management exclu-
sively for six years, from June, 1887,
had an arrangement with Gilmore and
Tompkins to appear under their man
agement. Miss Mather contended in
opposition to the motion that, although
over 100000 of profits had been made
und er contract made in 1881, she got
but 81 ,50h for six years oe labor, and
that she has never been able to have
an accounting or an examination Of the
books,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
A PRETTY WOMAN'S SMILE.
1t is Used to Fleece Number of Canadi-
Merchants.


QUEBEC, Aug. 3l.-This city is torn up
over the operation of A. Schynman. a
Jewish clothing dealer, and a pretty
woman who claimed to be his wife.
Mrs. Schynman was used as stool-pig-
con to play travelling statesmen that her
alleged husband could secure credit on
bills of goods. Mrs. Schynman played
her part well. and her husband secured
goods to the value of $4,000, which he
has taken from the city. Schynman has
disappeared. The woman was arrested
and she confessed shat see was not
Schynman's wife, but had been hired to
play the part she took. The woman's
affidavit duplicates at least a dozen
wholesale clothing dealers here and in
Montreal, and a learned and hitht rto
highly respected rabbi. There is al>, a
prominent judge of the district impli-
catep, and a well-known banker, who
discounted some of Mr.. Harris notes
which are yet unpaid. Schynman' true
name is Harris.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
SKILLED LABOR IDLE.
Official Report of the Number of Me-.
chanics Unemployed in London.

Official Report of the Number of Me-.
chanics Unemployed in London.
LONDON, Sept. From report Lub--
lished to-day under the direction of the
Board of Trade, it appears that the.
books of Seventeen of the Chief Trade
Societies show that the men out of work
now number only 1000, about 4 per.
cent. of the members enrolled. In Au-
gust last year the proportion was 81 per
cent. The engineering trade is reported
as especially prosperous, the men not
March, 1884, and there has been some
recovery IN the rates OF wages. The
iron, coal and cotton trades, however,
are still dull
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
SIOUX IN WAR PAINT,
Trouble Brewing Among the Indians il
Wyoming.

CHEYENNE. W. T., Aug. 29.-Trouble
is brewing on the Shoshone Reservation,
Fremont County. The government is.
sues rations to 900 Arapahoes and LOO
Shoshones at this agency. The Sioux
visitors of the Arapahoes are at the bot
tom of the trouble. Two white men
were found dead near the Rattle
snake Mountains on the reservation.
where they were doubtlessly murdered
by the Sioux, who donned war paint af-.
ter being ordered off the Shoshone res.
ervation. Hunters report the presence,
of band of $50 hostile Indians within
seventy miles of the reservation. They
are fully armed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
WHIPPED BY A MOB.
A CoIored Woman Suspected of Theft is
Terribly Beaten.

COLUMBUS, Ga, Aug. 31.-At the Cen
trail camp meeting, near Geneva, Miss
Martha Green last 500 in gold and
greenbacks. A colored woman, Harriet
Davis, is one of three negroes who are
riet was in charge of Deputy Sheriff
Richards a crowd of masked men
compelled him to surrender her, and,
taking her to a pine thicket near the
camp ground, they tied her up and adj
min1stered most fearful beating with
the lash to extort from her confession
of the theft. The girl protested her in
nocence, and was returned to the hands
of the sheriff.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
BAPTISM OF A PRINCE.
Emperor Williams Son Baptised at
POtsdam TO-DAY.

EOIsU6IH 1O"D6ys
PoTsDAM, August 31.-The baptism of
Emperor Williams son, which takes
place at the Garrison Church here to-
day, will be one of the most memorable
and brilliant events occurring since the
young emperor's accession to the
throne. The Empress Victoria is pres
ent. The King of Sweden arrived
here yesterday to act as one of the
sponsors. A brilliant assemblage of
royal personages will witness the cere-
mony and share in the festivities of the
occasion. Shortly after the celebration
of this event the Emperor, accompanied
by Prince Bismarck, will leave for
Vienna, journeying thence to Rome to
pay his long promised visit to King
Humbert.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
PINkERTON HOUSES ROBBED.
A Mum Der of Buildings Robbed belonging
to the Estate.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 3l.-Another batch
Of burg.aries was added to the
list of West Side crimes this
morning. This time the depreda-
tons were committed exclusively
in houses belonging to the Allan Pink
erton estate, and which are watched
day and niqht by private detectives
from the Pinkerton force Burglars
have raided number of these houses
within the past few weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
Twenty-one Men Killed.

A report has reached Kansas City that
a battle has been fought in No Mans
Land. between eighteen horse thieves
and force of fifty Colorado settlers,
and that ali the outlaws were killed. to-
gether with three of the vigilantes.
Several days ago gang Of desparadoes
raided Southeastern Colorado and stole
a number of horses, after which they
at once organized force to pursue
them, and 1t is supposed that the above
fight was the result
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
Luther lanes, VIII.

ANN ARBoR, Mich, Aug. 29.-The will
of Luther James, who died at Wauke-
sha, Wis, last June. was admitted o.
probate to-day. 1t leaves $4,000 in
cash and the income of property valued
at $3.50. 900, to his nephew, James l..
Babcock, of Chicago, provided, how
ever, that Babcock shall marry within
FIVE years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
BURSTING OIL TANK.
Eight Persons Reported Killed at Cygnet
Ohio.

TOLEDO, O., Sept. IA special from
Cygnet, O., says 25,O00-gallon oil tank
exploded this morning, and the oil
spattered in all directions, killing eight
persons and injuring number of
others.
Later advices say the explosion was
of an iron tank containing 10000 barrels
of oil, which leaked and need ed repair
ing. While the men were at work, the
vapor escaping from the oil caught
fire at the portable forge used by the
blacksmiths. The tank exploded, the
burning oil pouring in all directions.
Two workmen were burned to death
and several others were severely in
iured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
Killed by Grief and Shame.

A special from Little Rock, Ark, an
nounces the death under peculiar cir
cumstances of the Rev. Jesse Pratt, the
oldest Baptist minister in Arkansas.
His son, J. r. Pratt, was on trial for as
saulting woman, and the father ex-
pressed the hope that he would die be-
fore the verdict was rendered. He eX-
pired five hours before the jury came in
sentencing his son to five years impris-
onment. Grief and shame killed him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
A Great Garden Party.

The Grand Union Hotel garden party,
which took place at Saratoga on the LIST,
was attended by from 5000 to 5000 la
dies and gentlemen in full dress. The
display of magnificent costumes and
diamonds eXcelled anything ever seen
here before. Among those present
were representatives from every Sec
ton of the United States and Canada.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
MRS. STOWE FAILING.
The Celebrated Writer Losing Her
Mind and Health.

Nina ana H6aIGn.
NEW York, Sept. Harriet Beecher
Stowe has been removed from her long
time residence in Hartford to farm
house near Sag Harbor, Long Island.
Her health has become alarmingly bad,
and this decline is accompanied by
mental eccentricitv. Away original
and characteristic, she has now become
SO peculiar that her relatives deem it
best to keep her in retirement for
awhile. That she will recover from her
physical illness is not deemed likely.
She is almost rs years old. Until few
years ago she retained her mental power
to surprising degree, but latterly it
has declined, and now she is little ike
her former self.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
VETERANS orr THE TRAMP.
California G. A. X. Boys Leave For the.
National

California G. A. X. Boys Leave For the.
National Encampment.
Los ANGELES, Cal, Sept. 1.-The De-
partment of California g. A. r. local
posts, left here this morning to attend
the national encampment at Columbus,
0. They will be joined en- route by
contingents of the Grand Army at San
Francisco, Portland and Tacoma, and
will meet Commander-in-Ch Chief Rea and
staff at Minneapolis, iourneying thence.
to Chicago. The Californians will make.
temporary stay in the Garden City
before starting for the national encamp-
ment grounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
KILLED AT THE WINDOW.
A Burglar Shot Dead as He is Leaving
Looted Building.

LYNN, Mass, Aug. 31.-A burglar was
shot dead this morning, at 2 O'Clock, at
the grocery store Of Henry F. Fiske, in
Cliftondale. Three burglars tried to en-
ter the store by rear window. The
burglar alarm was set off, which
communicated to an upper room
in the building where slept
Charles W. Amerige, owner of the
building, and Frank w. Price, who
roomed with him. They crossed the
hall and opened the rear window. Two
men were just coming out of the store.
Price fired his revolver in the air and
the burglar who got out first returned
the shot. Then Price aimed at the sec
ond burglar and shot him through the
head. He fell dead. The other two
burglars got away.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
DIDN'T WANT TO BE SHOT.
Man Kills Physician Who Threaten
ed His Life.


SHREVEPORT, La, Aug. 30.-An ARRAY
occurred yesterday at the Pandora
store, six miles above here in Bossier
parish, which resulted in the death of
DR.. j. w. Arnold, who was shot and
killed by w. J. McMath, young man
who was in charge OF the store. The
parties were well connected, and had
many friends in that section. The diff
Guilty originated Tuesday night,
when Arnold slapped McMath on
the face, placed pistol un-
der his nose and threatened
to return and kick him out and shoot
out his hearc. McMath, tearing that
Arnold would put his threats into exc
cution, loaded shotgun, which he
then placed in the store. Arnold went
to the store yesterday morning, pistol
in hand. McMath, seeing him coming,
seized his gun and fired, killing Arnold
at the first shot
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
Six Section Men Killed

A special from Bonneville, Mo-, says
six section men were killed at small
station near that city by freight train
jumping the track. A caboose attached
to the freight was filed with passengers,
ali of whom escaped serious injury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
Valuable Horses Burned.

The barn on the Spring Valley Stock
farm, nine miles from Indianapolis,
burned, with eighteen head of fine
horses. The fine stallion Brignoli
Wilkes was lost; also Ina, valued at Sc,
600; Mary C, $1,000; Vassar Girl, Madam
Hornewood and others. A. c. Remev,
owner of the farm, declares that SOC, 0OO
would not have purchased Brignoli
Wilkes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
WANTED TO LYNCH HIM.
a Mob Seeks to Hang Driver tor Ru

A Mob Seeks to Hang Driver tor Run
ming over Woman.
NEW YORK, Sept. Mrs. Rose Ser
vice, aged 90 years, was run over and
killed this morning on Broadway by a
grocers wagon driven by John Pape.
Her body was terribly maneled. Off
GERS captured Pape after a long chase.
An angry crowd OF Italians threatened
to kill him and he was taken away with
considerable difficulty. Eye witnesses
say he drove over her deliberately.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
BISMARCK TO RETIRE.
The Substance of an Unconfirme ed Rumo
in London.

LONDON, Aug. 31.-An alarming piece
of news is bruited to the effect that
Prince Bismarck has rendered his.
resignation. Nobody, however, pos
sessing any knowledge of politi-
cal affairs credits the statement.
At the same time it is assert
ed that the Chancellor's position under
the new Emperor is immensely more,
difficult than it was under William l.,
or even under Emperor Frederick,
owing to the young sovereign's re6o-
lutte character and independent views.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
FOUND HIDDEN SWAG,
Stolen Silver Plate Discovered in New
Jersey Marsh.

Jersey Marsh.
PERTH AMBoY, n. j., September l.
While wading in Marsh Point Creek to-
day, Joseph Wyman found part of an
old bag containing eight large silver
walters. When the pieces were pol
ished the initials &c. s. B" and the
number 06,006, with the Cor
ham Manufacturing Company
stamp, were discovered upon
the back. 1t is supposed that thieves
stole the property, and placed the arti-
cles in the creek. The bag, and clothes
in which the plate were wrapped, are
almost completely rotted away. They
are supposed to have been in the creek
.or number of years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-05
A DISTINGUISHED FOREIGNER Dead.

New York, Aug. 3l.-Mr. Crowley
died at Central Park at half-past IL this
morning, after an illness of several
weeks. Miss Kitty, his affianced bride,
shows signs of great grief. Mr.. Crowley
was one OF the most highly educated
Chimpansees in captivity.