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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
SMUGGLING OPIUM.
Extensive Crooked Work Discovered
Through an Arrest.

The arrest of Quong Yuen, the laun-
dryman at New York charged with
smuggling opium, was followed by the
arrest at Buffalo Of VIM. Lund and Ed
ward Mellinger, Americans, and Chong
Lee, Au Dung, and Lo Haw
Chinese laundrymen, charged with
being accomplices of the New York
Chinaman. When Quong Yuen was ar
rested, it was believed in New York
that the opium found there came from
Buffalo and the officials there were put
on the scent. They were soon satisfied
that the opium was Struggled across the
border at Suspension Bridge ana that
the members of the gang who acted as
placers were Cinnamon. Yet no
celestials were detected crossing
from Canada. BY patient work
they were located and lodged
in Jail. They took their arrest coolly
and professed innocence. Inspector
Reynolds says that the young white
men have for several months been
smuggling cans of opium in by trains
crossing the international bridge. con-
cealing them under their clothing. For
each can they receive IS cents Lund
is said to have made $50 in one week.
Chong Lee is believed to be brother
OF OuOng Yuen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
INSULT TO THE FLAG.
United States Consul Assaulted and
Thrown Into the Street.


Thrown Into the. Streat
PANAMA, Nov. 49, "A serious inter-
national trouble is Tn between Peru and
the government Of the United States.
The circumstances are these: On the
assumption t,hat q house at Mollendo
belonged to the Arequipa Railway, and
was therefore the property of the state,
orders we're given to occupy it by force,
although the building was declared
United States. 1t was accordingly
seized by a squad of soldiers. The
United States consulate was situated in
the building, and this was forcibly
closed, padlocked, the coat Of arms re-
moved, the agent prevented from en-
tering his office for nearly week.
The American rninister at Lima who
protested against the seizure of the
house, on receipt of intelligence of this
aggression, cab1ed to his government
and was instantly instructed to demand
an apology. The house was vacated
after six days occupation, but the gov
eminent peremptorlly refused to make
an apology, and rather upheld their
proceeding. On this, the minister tele-
graphed the intelligence of the refusal,
nho lhO DOpt'l ohiChO VI OttsoC az w dph
ington has ordered him to forward full
particulars of the affair before taking
further ste ps.
The recently effected treaty between
the United States and Peru, as we'll as
international law, secured from outrage
and any sort of interference all consul
ar archives and property, and unless
Peru can show some more plausible
reason than a mistaken assumption for
violating the consular privileges, and
that too in the face of a warning protest
from the minister, it is difficult to see
how the government can avoid a Sc
rious misunderstanding with the United
States
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
STOLE A LARGE SUM.
An Express Clerk Disappears With Sc
eraI Thousand Dollars.

An Express Clerk Disappears With Sew
eraI Thousand Dollars.
TACOMA, W. T., Nov. 15.-F. S. Simp-
som, a young man who arrived here
from Fresno, CAL, two weeks ago, with
strong letters of recommendation from
the Wells Fargo Express Company, was
given clerkship in the Northern Pa
cifc Express Company. Monday night
he went on duty and on Tuesday he was
missing. He had checked off several
large cons1g g an e OF money n p, one
burg W. r. contained $1,000 o. One set to
G. O. Palmer, Palmer Station, contained
$1,000. There are supposed to be other
sums. Simpson was a young man, a
printer by trade, and worked in an of
fee here few days before taking the
clerkship
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
CANADA TO RETALIATE.
Colonial Free Trade Will be Used Against
the States

Colonial Free Trade Will be Used Against
the States
MONTREAL, Que, Nov. 13.--An inspired
dispatch from Ottawa app cared in the
Gazette yesterday, saying that the Ca
madam government has decided to in
vite the Australian and New Zealand
governments to send delegates to Cana
da at an early date to consider the ques-
ton of trade relations and especially
cable communication by way of the Pa
ciic Ocean. In other words, af-
ter an agitation of nearly ten
years, the advocates of impe-
rial federation have gained their
point and movement is now fairly
started to make the bond between En-
gland and her colonies more secure than
ever by having free trade between the
different countries under the British
flag to the exclusion of every other
country. This action of the cabinet is
direct threat of retaliation by the
Canadian government against the
United States in that England S products
and free trade principles will be sold
and practiced right on the American
border,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
Motor KeeIy in the jug.

John w. Keely, of motor fame. was
committed to Jail for contempt Of court
at Philadelphia on the 18th. The
contempt consisted in his refusal
to produce the plans. speci-
fcations and general working models
of his motor, as ordered by the court in
Bennett G. Wilson's suit against him.
The only course that Mr.. Keely's coun-
sci can now pursue is to carry the case
to the state supreme court and ask for
a reversal of the decision of the lower
court. He will be kept in confinement
until he shall purge himself of the
charge of contempt, or shall be released
on a writ of habeas corpus.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
IN MEMORY OF SEWARD.
A Statue of the Statesman Unveiled at
Auburn.

Auburn.
AUBURN, N. Y. Nov. 15.-The cere-
mony of unwilling the Seward statue
took place to-day in the presence of a
large concourse Of people, including
many distinguished guests from out of
town. The w. III. Seward Republican
Club, of New York, came in body. The
public schools were closed for the day
and several local military and civic
organizations attended in body. The
weather was unpropitious AID cold.
Exercises except the simple act of un-
yelling were adjourned to the Opera
House. A platform erected for the oc-
casion accommodated a dense throng
and at Ii 80 the whole vicinity of the
park where the statue stands, was
a sea of umbrellas and people.
Ex-Mayor Wheeler called the as
semblage to order and at pre-
cisely 11:35, little Fanny Seward,
daughter of Gen. Seward and grand
daughter of the statesman, unveiled the
statue. A flag waved from neighbor-
ing housetQL was the signal for the fir
ing of salute of artillery and the ring
ing of the chimes of ST. Peters. The
adjournment Of the exercises was then
announced and the crowd dispersed,
many of the distinguished guests driv-
ing to Fort Hill to view Stewards tomb.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
OUTRAGES In HAYTI.
American Vessels Seized and Illegally
Restrained at Port gu Prince.


Restrained at Port Prince.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. l6.-The
State Department is in receipt of the
following letter from Messenger IL Co.,
of New York, received from the captain
Of one of their vessels at Port au Prince.
The firm requests that Minister Bayard
order another gunboat down to Haytl
at once: 1.-The Northern ports are all
blOckaded, in open violation of interna-
tional law, and the widest disorder
prevails in Port au Prince. Both parties
are partial to assassination. Gen. Tele-
maque was basely assassinated. Port au
Prince, Petit Goave, Leogane, Jeremie,
Aux Cages and Miragoane alone are i'll
favor of Gen. Legitime, the rest OF the
country having declared Tor Gen. HIP
polite. The steamer Havtian Republic
was seized as pirate and not a blockade
runner. The Haytians wanted to
shoot all the officers and crew, but
the foreign consuls protested against
this, and the lives of the
Americans were therefore spared. There
Is only one man-of-war in the harbor OF
Port au Prince, and she is flying the
French flag. There are seven American
vessels now detained at this port, and
there is absolutely no defense in case
the mob should take notion to commit
depredatlons. The schooner VIM. Jones,
OF Boston, was recently. seized by the
Dessalines and her captain informed me
that the Haytians fred a shot across her
bows, compelling her to heave to, when
they boarded her and put the crew in
irons. They then towed the schooner
to Port al Prince, where she is detalned
as a prize. This seizure was made seven
miles out at sea, and the captain of the
VIM. Jones has protested against this
illegal seizure to Minister Thompson.
The other American vessels cannot get
their clearance papers or cargo and
those which will be permitted to depart
Will have 70 return to the United States
in BALLAST
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
War in the Family.

John II. Small. of New York. as as
signee of claim held by n. c. Corwith
& Co., lead dealers in New York and
Chicago, has brought suit in the SUI
preme court against Gurden Corwith, a
metal broker, and member of the Metal
Exchange, to recover $750,000 damages.
Corwith tor several years has been the
broker IN that city for n. CorWith & Co.,
for the purchase and sale of metals. AS
such he has taken charge of metal pur-
chases or sold for them. It is charged
that he has fraudulently misapplied as
sets and property of Corwith & Co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
TROUBLE FOR HARRISON.
Not the President Elect, but Chicago's E,
Mayor.

Not the Preside Mt Elect, but Chicago's Ex-.
Mayor.
Carter Harrison, ex-mayor and gen.
tleman plenipOtentiary representing
Chicago in heather lands and the old
world, will find damage suit Of $40, 900
waiting to welcome him home. Judge
Halves entered the case on the 18th
on his docket. Lawyer Weinschenk.
who will conduct the prosecution,
says that his client, Soloman Waixe1,
was standing on the sidewalk in front
of Carter Harrison's residence on July
4, 1886. In the yard was a young man,
thought to have been son of the ex-
mayor, shooting Roman candles. crack
ers, rockets, devil-chasers and other fire.
works. The young man in the yard
lighted a candle, made it describe the
outlines of a funnel above his
head, while myriads of sparks
rained upon him and balls of
fire shot up into the air. It is
further alleged that the young man at
the lower end of the candle, in some
manner turned it toward Waixel so that
one Of the shots struck the latter in the
eye, destroying his sight forever Walk
els idea is to hold Carter Harrison
himself responsible for that unlucky
shot. He is willing to take $4,000 froin
the ex-mayor and let the matter drop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21

ture which had disappeared from the
school house in that district. Ashley and
Rotter were directors. They failed to
return Friday night, and after waiting
until Sunday their neighbors became
suspicious and instituted search for
them. Yesterday afternoon they saw
some hogs eating at some objects IN
havstack in Holstein's field, and going
tx, the spot found the dead bodies Of the
two directors. Rotter's face had been
badly eaten by the hogs. Holstein can
not be found and it is believed he took
the team which the men had, and left
the country
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
A Belgian SLAYER.

British officers boarded the Belgian
steamer Brabo off the coast of Zanzibar
on the 18th, and found that she was
carrying 400 slaves who were destined
for the Congo. The British took away
two slaves who swore that they had
been kidnapped, and allowed the vessel
to proceed. The mode of obtaining
slaves appers to be to make advances to
the owners to enable them to purchase
others The incident has caused a
scandal, it having been found that ar
rangements for the traffic were made
through. former Belgian consul.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
FLAMES ON THE PRAIRIES.
Dakota Cities and Villages Threatened
With Destruction.

ABERDEEN, D. T., Nov. 14.-Large
prairie fires are raging west and south
west of this city. A south breeze drives
the fire through the high grass at fear
full rate. One farmer lost his house,
barns, hay, etc. The extent of the dam
age cannot be learned at present.
GARY, d. T., Nov. 14.-Fierce prairie
fires are raging southwest of this place,
in forty-mile gale. Considerable dam
age has been sustained.
The small prairie fire which started
yesterday afternoon to the westward of
the city has assumed alarming proper
tons. The wind is sweeping
the flames through the tall,
dry prairie grass toward the city.
The fire brigade is endeavoring to fight
back the flames. Several plows have
been set to work to pillow strip as close
to the advancing flames as possible; but
it is greatly feared that the town will be
destroyed.
One farmer, known as "French Joe"
loses everything. The burned district
is sparsely settled which makes the
losses comparatively light. No figures
are now obtainable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
A Mad Dog Panic.

A hunting dog owned by Patrick
Walsh, of Indianapolis, went mad on
an 1o-year- old daughter of the owner,
biting both her arms. In attempting to
rescue his daughter Nm. Walsh was
badly bitten on the hand. The dog
then started on a mad flight through
the city with several policemen in pur-
suit. The dog bit fully fifty animals
and finally attacked small child, tear
ing one of the little fellows cheeks and
destroying an eve. Great excitement
was caused and not until it had been
chased distance of two miles was the
doc killed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
NEXT YEARS WHEAT CROP.
Its Prospects as Indicated BY Three
Thousand RRnnrtS.

TOLEDO. O., Nov. T.-Three thousand
crop reports from Ohio, Michigan, Indi-
ana, Illinois, Kansas and Missouri show
the growing wheat has secured better
start than last fall Ohio reports pros
poets excellent; Missouri, Kansas and
Indiana very favorable, while Illinois
and Michigan are not quite as good.
The dry fall prevented acreage
from being increased. 1t is
about the same as the amount harvested
this fall in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and
Missouri, slight falling off in Illinois,
and a decided increase in Kansas.
Michigan reports about 40 per cent of
last crop still remaining; Ohio about a
third; illinois and Missouri about one
quarter, and Kansas trife less than a
quarter. Kansas reports their reserves
about the same as year ago; Michigan,
Illinois and Missouri trife less Indiana
and Ohio materially less.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
HURRICANE IN EUROPE.
Many Vessels Wrecked and Buildings
Partly DESTROYED.

LONDON, Nov. 16.-Violent gales have
caused numerous wrecks on the coast of
Great Britain. Among the vessels
which met with disaster is the Norwe-
gian bark Hypatia, which lett Parrsboro,
N. s., October 25, for Liverpool. She
head, on the Welsh coast. No lives
were lost. At Glasgow the wind blew
With hurricane force and did much
damage. The dome of the exhibition
building was demolished, and the La
dies Industrial Department in the
building was wrecked.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
A Big DAYS Work.

The work OF changing the track of the
Cleveland q Canton Railroad from mar
row to standard guage was successfully
accomplished on the 18th. The road
with is branches is 16I miles in length.
On sixtv-one miles third rail had been
laid, and it was only necessary to make
switch connections, but on the remain
ing 100 miles the change was complete.
One thousand trackmen were required
to do the work. They began operations
at daylight and the first standard train
was sent out at O'Clock P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
A CLEVELAND SENSATION,
A Wealthy Young Man Marries His Fam
ilv Cook

A Wealthy Young Man Marries His Fam
lily Cook.
1t has just leaked out that VIM. J.
Chisholm, son of VIM. Chisholm, of the
great shovel works, and millionaire
living on Euclid Avenue, Cleveland,
was married about a month ago to
Bridget Barlow, cook in the Chisholm
kitchen. The affair has caused a
great sensation in Cleveland soci-
ETY. circles in which the Chisholms
move. The wife was faithful servant
of the family for several years and the
husband is "a years old. Father
Thorpe, OF the Catholic Cathedral, mar
ried them and says that he understood
it was love match The Chisholm
family are out of Joint with the mar
riage and have not yet recognized their
sons wife, who is living with her hus-
band at the fashionable Stillman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21

M'GARIGLE MAY RETURN.
Possible Result of the Decision Favora.
BILE to Ed. Mcdonald

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. 1.-THE decision
IN the case OF Ed. Mcdonald, the en-
gineer of the county hospital, who was
sentenced to three years in the peni-
Tertiary for his connection with the
"boodling" of the board of commission
ers. has been reversed by the supreme
court. The decision will result in Nc
Donald's release on bail and give him
new trial and a strong chance of being
acquitted: 1t is believed the points in
McDonald's favor are equally favorable
to w. j. McGarigle, who is now in Can
ada, and will make an opening for his
return to Chicago.
Mcdonald was released on bail this
afternoon after spending seventeen
months in the county jail. His case
will be tried again at an early date.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
EXCURSION TRAIN WRECKED.
Several Persons Injured in Collision
Near EasrOn Pa.

EAsToN, Pa, Nov. 13.-An excursion
train occupied by the Fifth Ward
Guards, of Newark, N. j., bound for
reading, was wrecked above South Eas-
ton about noon to-day, on the Jersey
Central railroad, by colliding with a
locomotive which was standing at
tank taking water. Both en-
gines were badly damaged and
the track torn up. Three persons
were injured, as follows: Frank Liv-
ingston, knee fractured and head cut;
Frank Smith, spine injured and two ribs
broken; Charles Pell, head seriously cut
by a falling lamp. The injuries of Smith
and Pell are serious.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
The Catholic Nationality Trouble.

The London Chronicles Rome COR
respondent says: "It is certain that the
American bishops have petitioned the
congregation de Propaganda Eide
against the predominant influence exer-
cised by German Catholics in America.
They urge upon the Vatican that it is
advisable not to permit the formation Of
separate German parishes or the NOM
ination of German dignitaries.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
SUIT TO BREAK A TRUST.
Effort to Crush the animation of Sugar
ufacturers.

New YORK, Nov. 1.-THE suit brought
by the attorney general in behalf of the
people of the state of New York against
the North River Sugar Refining Com
panv to dissolve that corporation
on the ground that it has ex-
ceeded the privileges granted it
by its charter in becoming one Of
the members of the sugar trust, was
brought to trial to-day in the supreme
court. The action is one of the results
of the Senate investigating committee
of last winter which for the first time
brought to light the deed of trust under
which the different sugar companies
have formed combination
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
BURNED BY THE NATIVES.
The Village of Meringany. East Afric

The Village of Meringany. East Africa,
Destroyed by Fire.
LONDON, Nov. 16.-Dispatches to-day
from Zanzibar report that the natives
on the coast have set fire to-
and destroyed Meringany. Their
hostility is directed against the
Germans. They say the English
are welcome, but they threaten death
to all Germans. The decentralization in
the service of the German East African
Company increases. The German
squadron is anxiouslv awaited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
THE SLOPE SHAKEN.
Genuine Earthquake Reported Through.
out California.

Genuine Earthquake Reported Through.
out California.
A shock of earthquake that was sharp
enough to cause many people in hotels
and private houses to run out into the
street, was felt at San Francisco on the
18th. The direction was northwest to
southwest Duration was ten seconds.
kilograms say that the shock was
felt through Central California OBJ
seryatlons on movements of the earth
quake taken at the universities at Oak
land and Alameda show the motion
and the direction to be virtually the
same as in the city. The University Of
California reports the shock to be the
severest since 1871. In some places,
children are reported to have been
rolled out of then cradles. The shock
was followed by a rumbling sound
which was distinctly audible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
THE HAITIAN BLOCKADE.
A United States Vessel Confiscated for Dis
regarding 1t.

The Haytian legation at New York
has received tins information: The
prize court Of Port Au Prince, after trial.
has condemned the American steamer
Haytian Republic to confscation for
violating the blockade Of the port of St.
Marc and for actively participating in
the rebellion Of the northern districts of
Hayti, The sentence of the court was
passed October 81. The United States
steamer Boston has arrived at Port Au
Prince, where her commander is assist
ing the United States minister in inves-
tigating the case. An appeal may be
taken
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
Made Good the Missing Money.

New YORK, Nov. 16.-The Adams Ex-
press Company paid yesterday to
Treasurer Wyatt. who was in the city,
81 400, being the amount due which was
lost between New Orleans and Wash
ington from shipment of 81 600, 900 in
silver, whea shot was substituted for
the stolen money.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
FRAUD AND CONSPIRACY.
The Charges on Which Wealthy Missouri
ans Are Arrested.

karFeSC6u.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Nov. 16-A sensa-
ton was created here to-day by the ar
rest of Albert Silverberg, Marcus Sum-
merfeld, L. Freund, John and A. F.
Brown, wealthy and prominent Hebrew
citizens, on charge of grand larceny.
The warrants were issued on the
affidavit of A. Seinberg, of Kansas City,
agent for wholesale clothing dealer,
who charges them with stealing nea-ly
$4,000 worth of ready-made clothing.
verberg and Summerfeld are each worth
$1,000 and are connected with some of
the best Hebrew families in New York
and Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
MANY WRECKS AT SEA.
A Large Number of Disasters Result
From Severe Gale.

New YORK, Nov. 16.-The captain of
the Dutch steamer Welkommen from
Bremen, which arrived here this morn
ing. reported having met the storm.
which every incoming vessel or several
days has encountered, on November T.
The steamship passed large quantitit S of
wreckage, including two boats painted
black, deck house viii a skvlisht at
tached and several broken pieces of
guard rails. The Austria, from London,
which also ca me III to-day, reports hav-
ing passed on October %, small raft
with water cask attached which had
apparently been long time in the
water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-21
A Frcnuih Gun Factory Burned.

PARIS, Nov. 15.-The government
works for the manufacture of small
arms at Chatellerault, in the depart
ment Of Winnne, W ere destroyed by fire
to-day. This viii necessitate the sus-
pension for time of the manufacture
of the Lebel rifle. The fire is believed to
haze been due to an accident. The loss
is placed at 100000 francs. There
We're no fatalities.