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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
MADE An ARCHBFSHOP.
Elevation of Bishop Ireland Formally
Announced.

Elevation of Bishop Ireland Formally
Announced.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 5.-The North
western Chronicle to-day formally an
nounces Bishop Ireland's elevation to
an archbishop with jurisdiction over
Minnesota and Dakota. Minnesota will
be divided into three dioceses,
new one being organized in South
ern Minnesota, and Dakota into two.
Bishop Seidenbush, Of ST. Cloud, will be
retained in his present position, while
Father McGalrich, of Minneapolis, and
Father Cotter, of Winona, are likely to
be elevated. Father Stanley, of the
Cathedral, stands first in line of eleva-
ton in ST. Paul, though Archbishop Ire
land will have direct control OF the CITY,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Forty-one Thousand Dollars Stolen.

A package purporting to contain SAL
600 sent by the American Exchange
National Bank, of New York, to United
States Treasurer Hyatt, was upon its re-
ceipt on the 9Th. found to contain moth
ing but brown paper. The package was
sent through the Adams Express Com
pany and was opened at the Treasury
Department in the presence of Treasur
er Hyatt and officials of the express
company. The treasurer refused to re-
ceipt for it. The robbery is supposed TO
have occurred on the train between
Washington and New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
CUT THROUGH SOLID IRON.
Eight Prisoners Break Jail This Morning
at Springfield, Mo.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May "A Daily News
special to-day from Springfield, Mo-,
says jail delivery was effected there
this morning by which eight criminals
gained freedom. The cell in which
they were confined is of solid
iron built on the cage plan. They sawed
through the floor and tunneled through
dirt and stones for distance of twenty
feet to the outer foundation wall.
Reaching this, they tore it sufficiently
away to admit oftheir squeezing through
and made their escape.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
BREAK THE TIN M4RKET.
A Panic Imminent on the New YOrl
Metal Exchange.

Panic Imminent on the New York
Metal Exchange.
New YORK, May 2.-Operators were
clustered around the ring of the Metal
Exchange, this morning. excitedly dis
cussing the tin situation. The first
cable from abroad was anxiously await
ed, and when the first quotation came,
as sos for spot tina decline of e2 since
the close of the London market last
Reconsideration was depicted upon
the faces of many of the New York
operators. A frightened operator ex-
claimed, "Let's have special meeting
with view of closing the exchange, y
and the motion was put to the members
present and carried. 1t was decided to
have the call take place, but to protect
the members, committee OF five sound
business men was appointed to fix the
actual value of tin in the market. Con-
tracts could then be settled on the basis
of the price fixed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
A Prince Wounded.

During the progress of an artillery
experiment at Fort Tirbena, just out
SIDE the city Of Rome, on the LIST, a
dynamite shell exploded and the prince
of Naples, the crown prince of Italy,
was slightly wounded in both thighs.
He was able to return to the Quirinal,
the royal residence, and was attended
by DR.. Saglione. Gen. DoncieuX, COM
army, was also slightly injured. Col
Benedictis and Col. Fastore received
severe injuries and Capt De Lorenzo
and Capt. Media were dangerously
hunt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
CARNOT GAINING GROUND.
The Presidents Tour of the Province
Making Him Popular.

The President's Tour Of the PrOvinces
Making Him Popular.
PARIS, May 1.-The municipal author
tiles of Rochefort gave a banquet in
honor of President Carnot last evening.
The President started from Rochefort
for Paris this morning. Il crowd gath
cred at the station where he took the
train and greeted him with hearty
acclam.tions Mr.. Raymar, Of the
Chamber of Deputies, in speech at
Bordeaux, defended the parliamentary
regime, and advocated the rejection of
the Senate and the presidency. He de-
clared that the moderate Republicans
would support the cabinet. The minis
try. he said, pursued business policy
and theoretically opposed Boulanger-
ism. A Republican league of action has
been instituted of which M. Leguerre is
president.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09

A prominent real estate dealer, Of
Boston, Luke w. Holman, was on the
evening of the Sd arrested for con-
spring to have his sister murdered.
The Intended victim, Miss EMeline
Holman, resides in Worcester and owns
the purpose of getting this into his
hands that Holman conceived the plan.
He made arrangements with two mem to
do the job, but they betrayed him to
the police. He was arraigned and
placed under sos, 900 to answer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Lightning in a School.

Lightning struck country school
house in Delaware County, O., on the
9TH. John Bowers, aged II, who was at
the blackboard explaining an example
an arithmetic, was Instantly. killed. the
electric fluid passing down his appraised
arm to his body. The teacher and
twenty scholars were thrown from their
chairs and benches to the floor, remain
ING unconscious for nearly half an hour.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
RUSSIA OFFERED A BRIBE.
A Bulgarian officials Charge Against
the Gar.

SOFIA, May 3.-Maj. Popoff, who was
convicted of embezzling funds belong
ing to the war office, has been sentenced
to four years penal servitude. He has
also been deprived of his rank in the
army. NJ. Boneff and the other prison
ers implicated in the defalcation, were
each sentenced to terms of imprisonment
Varying from FIVE to twelve months.
Maj. Popoff denies that he is guilty>of
embezzlement. He declares that the
offer to him of bride of 100000 roubles
was made during the sojourn of Gen.
Kaulbars, the Russian agent in Sofia.
Maj. Popof has appealed to Prince
Ferdinand to mitigate his sentence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
a Rapid Recovery.
From the Detroit News.

Two young married ladies of Luther,
who had been in feeble health Tor
a long time. threw all their medlclne
aside on the first of March, hred taelr
doctors and walked from two to five
miles every morning. They are so we'll
now they can build their own hres, eat
more than harvest hand and lick their
husbands whenever theyneed 1t.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Railroad Laborers Strike.

A serious strike took place on the 4th
among the laborers employed on the
extension of the Duluth & Iron Range
Railroad to Ely, Mimi, and the miners
in the Chandler and other mines in the
range. The demand is for more wages
and about l 900 men are out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
ENDED BOTH LIVES.
A Chicago Man Kills His Wife and Conn
mits Suicide.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May William Will
ner, who. for some time has been out of
work and drinking heavily, on the re-
fusal last night of his wife to furnish
him more money to use in buying
liquor, crept up to her bedside where
she was sleeping and dealt her several
blows on the head with hammer. He
then slashed himself across the abdo-
men with a razor and fell to the floor.
They were removed to the county hos
pital It is believed the injuries to both
will be fatal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
PULLMAN WINS THE SUIT.
The Wagner Car Company Loses Its Yes
Thule Trains.

Thule Trains.
CHICAGO, ILL.,. May 2.-The celebrated
suit between the Pullman and Wagner
Car Companies, in regard to the vesti-
bule trains, was decided this morning
by judges Gresham and Blodget, in favor
of the Pullman Company and enjoining
the Wagner Company from a further
use of these trains. The decision
is based on the validity of the
Pullman patents, completely refutlng
the claim of the Wagners that the yes
thule cars have been long in use in 9TH
er countries before Pullman obtained
his patents. The decision gives the
Pullman Company the monopoly of the
manufacture of vestibule cars in this
c0t1ntry
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
SUFFERERS ON THE ELBE.
Empress Victoria Visits the Scene of tho
Great Floods.

Great Floods.
BERLIN, May 3.-The Empress, accom-
panied by Princess Victoria, Baron Won
Seckendorff and Herr Achenbach, pres
ident of the Province of Brandenburg,
left Charlottcnburg this morning for the
flooded districts along the River
Elbe. At Wittenburg the train
reception. The buildings of the town
were decorated with flags, thousands of
people were at the station to welcome
the imperial party, and the ladies Of the
place presented bouquets to the visitors.
The party embarked at Wittenburg on a
steamer and resumed their tour.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Lumber Burned

BY q fire in the lumber yard Of the
Chippewa Company's mills, at Big Rap
ids, Mich. on the Sd inst, about l., 00O,-
600 of lumber was destroyed The
mills were saved by the efforts of the
men. Loss estimated at $120 GOO; insur-
ance. 800, 900,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Shot by a Chief OF Police.

Hot SPRINGS. Ark, May 4.-John H:
Atkins, ex-chief of police, was found
living on the floor of saloon with bull
let through his body. Before becoming
unconscious he stated that Bryant sa-
loon-keeper, and Chief of Police Hart
shot him. Bryant and Sample, a livery
man are under arrest
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Heavy Failure in Toronto.

Hughes Bros, wholesale dry goods,
Toronto, have suspended payment.
The liabilities are S370,000. The Bank
of Commerce loses $3.50, 900 and $4,000
is due firms in Great Britain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Quick Justice in New York.

Charles Richerd, a policeman. was
caught IN the act of committing burg
larry in New York early on the morning
of TIE lst. He was held to the grand
jury. indicted, tried, convicted and sent
to Sing Sing, where he donned striped
suit in less than ten hours from the time
his crime was committed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Blaze in Allegheny City.

PITTsBURG, Pa, May "a fire in Ale
gheny City at o'clock this morning
destroyed Conrad Ziegler's slaughter
house and fifty head of cattle, Lutz &
small buildings. The loss is estimated
at SIS, 900; partly insured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09

A peanut trust has been formed in
Norfolk, Va, embracing firms engaged
in the peanut trade in ST. Louis, Cincin-
natl, New York, Norfolk, Petersburg
and Smithfeld. In fact the entire pea
nut interest in the country with the ex-
ception of three small concerns are in
Guided. A president and board of di-
rectors have been elected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
FINANCIAL CRASH IN ONO.
Failure of Xenia Firm and National
Bank.

XENIA, O., May 3.--The assignment of
Hoover & Allison and NJ. G. Allison,
last night, caused considerable excite
ment in this city. Allison is unconscious
this morning and physicians fear
his death within a few hours.
For that reason definite figures
are not possible. The debts of the
company are about 100000, while AL
lison's liabilities will reach $25, 000. The
assets will reach 100000 or 100000.
The bond of the assignee is fixed at $780,
OOO The Second National Bank, capital
stock $3.50, 900, held large amount of
Allison's paper and closed its doors this
mOrnino
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Three Persons Drowned.

Thomas Jardine and a companion
crossed from Windsor to Detroit in a
small boat on tie Goth and report that
they saw catboat cadsize in sudden
squall short distance below Belle Isle
and go to the bottom with three persons
who were occupying it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Cracker Factory i'm Ashes.

Los ANGELES, Cal, May 4.-The Los
Angeles Cracker Company's block, with
a large amount of valuable machinery,
and the residence of III. Weber, burned
last night. John Schiller, who sleeps in
the factory, is supposed to have persisted
in the flames. Loss, sos 900; insurance,
$4,000. Cause of fire unknown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
No News OF STANLEY.

Advices have be I'll received at Zanzi-
bar from Emin Bey, dated November 2,
stating that he has been accommodating
for Stanley. but had heard nothing of
him up 10 that time. Enain himself was
we'll, and his relations with the chiefs
and the people in the vicinity of his sta
ton were satisfactory. Staalley's relief
stores had reached UsaaNhiro, near
Mslala. His mails were at Uguanda,
where the Arabs were hostile and
treacherous.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Corbin's Mission TO Europe.

Austin Corbin, president of the Phil
adelphia & Reading Railroad, sailed
for Havre from New York on the 9Th,
for the purpose of completing arrange
ments for placing the 26,000,O00 4 per
cent. bonds of that load, to retire the
present general mortgage bonds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
The New Chief Justice.

The nomination. of Melville w. Fuller,
of Chicago. to be chief justice was sent
to the Senate by the President on the
30th. He was not personally an appli-
cant for the place, not having been in
Washington since the death of Chief
Justice Waite. His friends, however.
have been active in his behalf, especial
~ during the last two weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
FORGED HIS BONDS.

Sensational Exposure Regarding an EN-
beZzling OficiaI.
LANCASTER, Pa, May 1.-Wm. G. Dut-
tenhofer, tax collector of Columbia
borough, is defaulter for nearly Sc 900
and in court yesterday afternoon the
to bot the bond We're forged. They asked
for a rule to set aside the Judgment
against them, but the court refascl; it.
Duttenhofer admits the forgery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
DODGING THE DECREE.
Parneu Has Plan to Continue the Figh
Against England.

DUBLIN. May 4.-The Freeman's Jour-
nal says that Mr.. ParnelI will make an
Club dinner on the 9Th inst. Mr.. Par
nell believes, it says, that the agrarian
movement In Ireland may be conducted
with sufficient effect without col
lision with the religious feelings
of 1rishmen. He desires that the
Irish people shall give due weight to
the wishes Of the Vatican in matters of
faith and morals, while at the same
time insisting on their claim that politi-
cally Irish opinion and judgment must
be supreme. Mr.. Parnell's health, the
paper says, is improved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Will Act as Regent.

The Dominion cabinet has appointed
Chief Justice Richie, of the supreme
court, to act as administrator during
the interregnum to arise between the
departure of Lord Lansdowne and the
arrival of the new goYernor-general.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
A Town DESTROYED.

A dispatch of the 4th from Norwalk,
O., says the village of Melon, near that
place, was almost completely wiped out
by fire on that day. The place has no
fire department, and fourteen business
houses and dwellings were destroyed.
The losses aggregate 100000, covered
by about $40 600 insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Six Killed.

By an explosion of gas in tunnel
in course of construction near Messina,
Sicily, on the 4th, six men were killed
and large number injured. At the
time of the accident there were $50 men
at work in the tunnel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Suicide of Gen. BEEN.

Gen. Martin BEEN, veteran soldier
and distinguished lawyer, of Chicago,
committed suicide on the night of the
LIST, on ranch near Staunton, Neb., by
shooting himself. Domestic trouble is
said to have been the cause.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Bad Blaze in Georgia.

Sandersville, Ga, sixty miles from
Augusta, had disastrous fire on the
night of the 4th. 1t originated about II
O'Clock in a small grocery; cause I'M
known. An entire block burned. Loss,
Sl0O. 900: insurance. $50 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
HIGH LICENSE IN PITTsBURG.
1t Results in Reducing the Number of Sa-
looms Seventy Per Cent.

looms Seventy Per Cent.
P1TTsBURG, Pa, May AT II o'clock
last night the Brooks liquor law went
into practical operation and 5O2 saloons
out of 727 in this city closed up, prob
ably never to be reopened. A large
number of the saloon keepers, who
were refused license, have decided to
quit the business, but respectable
minority will hold over for year with
the hope of getting license next year.
In Allegheny County there were 1.551
applications for licenses, but only 4S5
were granted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Babe Farewell to spreckels.

At San Francisco, on the evening Of
the 9TH, abont l, 900 employees of Claus
Spreckel's sugar refinery rendered him
a farewell reception. Resolutions were
adopted commencing his action in re-
fusing to enter the sugar trust.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Heavy decrease in Exports.

BERLIN, May 4-The American consul
at Frankfort reports that the value Of
exports from his district during the first
quarter of 1888 shows decrease, as
compared with the CORE spending PEI
Rod of 1887, of 81 ,000,0 00
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Big Mail Robbery.

Report is received from Harrisburg,
Pa, of a heavy mail robbery on the
Northern Central Railway near Baltl-
more The amount of the loss is given
as 80, 1000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
STOLE THE COURT RECORDS.
Thieves Delay the Trial Of William
O'Rrien, M. p.

DUBLIN, Nav 2.-The trial of William
O'Brien, M. P, who was arrested April
IA on his arrival at Kingston from Lon
don, in consequence of speech made
at Loughrea, was resumed to-day.
When the case was called the magistrate
announced that during the night the Of
fee of the court Of sessions had been
broken into by burglars, who stole a
number of dispositions and warrants,
and that it would, therefore, be neces-
sary to reopen the case at the begin
ming.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Seven Persons Burned to Death.

The widow Freese, Fred Gratchusen,
wife and three children and his brother
were burned on the 4th in their home
near Arlington, Neb. The hired man
is missing and foul play is suspected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Ruenos Ayres Busted.

News by way of Trieste from Buenos
Ayres is to the effect that a financial
panic exists there. Fifteen banks are
reported to have suspended, and the
government bank refuses to discount
hills
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Canadian Church Amalgamation.

The Reformed Church of England,
the Reformed Episcopal Church of
America in Canada, have agreed upon
basis of amalgamation at the synod
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09

here. Doctrinal differences caused
separation years ago, but there have
been mutual concessions. A new bishop
will be elected in September.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
neath of Dr. EdWarN s. Dunster

DIR. Edward S. Dunster, professor O.
obstetrics, in the state university, dice
at Ann Arbor, Mich, on the Sd. The
immediate cause was pneumonia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
DUE TO A BROKEN yyTRE.
"A Collision in the South Results in Sc
eraI Fatalities

8.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, May "A disastrous.
collision occurred on the Jacksonville
Southeastern Railroad yesterday, near
Soronto, between the north bound pas
senger train and the south bound
freight. Two men, names unknown.
were killed and several badly Injured.
The passenger train is a total wreck.
The cause of the wreck is said to have,
been broken telegraph wire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09

CARNEGIE the Victor.

The strike at the Edgar Thompson
Steel Works, at Braddock, Pa, is at an
end, although it has not been officially
declared off
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
House..

MONDAY, April 30.-The tariff debate
still occupies the attention of the House
to the exclusion Of everything else.
TUESDAY, May Tariff.
THURSDAY, May 3.-Tariff.
FRIDAY, May 4.-Tariff. Messrs. Cas-
well and Guenther addressed the House
in opposition to the Mills bill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-05-09
Burglars Visit Mark Twain.

Burglars entered MARX Twain's"
house at Hartford, Conn, on the night
of the I'd, and stole his Shoes two over
coats, some napkins and other small
articles.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-11-23

traitor of the finances OF the Republic ey,r
before enjoyed. As Secretary of State he
could gain celebrity abroad that would
round out the full measure Of his ambition.
should he survive his term of four years,
ana Democrat succeed Harrison in the
White House, Sherman could easily defeat
any rival for the Senatorship from Ohio.
Talk about t. G. Platt being chosen Sec
retary of the Treasury under the new Ad-
ministratlon, in preference to Warner
Miller OF New Iork, is not accepted here as
weil-founded. Miller and Harrison are
warm personal friends. Millers threat to
carry majority of the New York delega-
ton at the last National Convention for
Sherman was made because he tho1ght
Platt intended to shove his followers into
line for Blaine. Miller said that the entire
delegation would vote for Harrisons nom
nation il he would bring his followers into
line. Miller hates Blaine, and in the Con-
ventlon at Chicago he, controlling "A of the
~ delegates of New York, notified Platt
tnat II an attempt was made to divide the
delegation and give the minority to Blaine.
Sherman would be nominated on the next
ballot. The result was that Harrison re-
celved New York's vote. Mr.. Plat is
President of the United States Express
Company, which has contracts with the
treasury for the shipment of u S. coin
and bullion Section -243 of the Revised
Statutes provides that no person shall be
appointed Secretary of the Treasury who is
interested in trade or commerce, or who
takes or applies to his own use any emolu-
ment or gain for negotiating or transacting
any business in the Treasury Department
other than what shall be allowed by law.
Unless Mr.. Platt should resign his pres
ent position and dispose of his stock in the
Express Company, it would seem that he
Is disqualified from filling the position of
Secretary of the Treasury