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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
WOMEN FIGHT A DUEL,

Sensational Encounter Between Two
French Ladies Near Cannes.
CANNES, Aug. 16.-Two women, said to
be of good families, engaged in duel
yesterday near here. Pistols were used.
One of the ladies was wounded
in the chest and the other in the arm.
The challenge was sent and accepted.
The duel grew out of a love affair. Sec
onds attended the combatants to the
field and all details of the code were
gcrunulo1slv carried ont
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
WARNING KENTUCKY FACTIONS.
The Hatheld-McCoy Feud Results in
More BlOOdSbeS

The Hatheld-McCOy Feud Results in
More BIoodshe5.
CATLETTsBuRG, KY, Aug. 14.-There is
trouble again in Pike County between
the Hatfelds and McCoys. Frank
Phillips, the sheriff of Pike County, who
made the former arrests, seems to be
the coveting prize of the West Virgini-
ans. The trials for the Hatfelds were
set for yesterday at Pikeville. Last
week Phillips was out through the coun-
Try securing witnesses, etc., and when
in the neighborhood Of Beten he was
approached by three men who de-
manded his surrender. Phillips replied
by whipping out his revolver and open
ing fire on the trio. No one was hurt in
the melee. The next day they returned
with nine recruits in search of Phillips
and his bodyguard, but were again re-
pulsed. Shortly afterward there was
skirmish between the Hatfelds and
McCoys, the latter being forty-fve
strong and lying in wait for their enc
mics. Three of the Hatfelds were
killed and two wounded, while three of
the McCoys were slightly wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
THERE'S NO USE 20 KNOCKING AT
THE DOOR,"

dir, "Maryla,sd, Ny Maryland"
Free trade is knocking at thy door,
Uncle SAM
She never knocked so hard before,
Uncle sam!
And flies above her saucy head
J he sign by which her steps are led
An ola bandanna, bloody red,
Uncle sam! My Uncle Sam
Oh, 1t would be shame and sin,
Uncle Sam
To Ope the door and let her in,
Uncle Sam
From East far on to Western shore,
The hosts Of labor loud implore
Thou wilt keep shut the tree-trade door.
Uncle Sam! My Uncle Sam
John Bull emits fearful groan,
Uncle Sam
Protection he will neer condone.
Uncle Sam
He loathes protection tire and hub
1t pains his pocket, there's the 1uD-
20 interview the Golden Club.
Uncle SAM My Uncle Sam
When cunning bourbon leaders claim,
Uncle Sam
Free trade is really not their aim,
Uncle sam
Just whisper soft to Grover C.,
Small difference is discerned by thee
Twixt Tweedledum and tive edledee,
Uncle Sam My Uncle Sam
Well thou wilt guard the country veal,
Uncle Sam
Her foes shall lie beneath thy heel,
Uncle Sam
Fierce let the Bourbons rage and roar,
While England cries, Encore. encore"
Thou wilt not Ope the free-trade door,
Uncle Sam ! My Uncle Sam
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
EARTHQUAKE IN MAINE.

Two Severe Shocks Experienced Last
Night at Winthrop.
WINTHROP, Me-, Aug. 15.-One of the
most severe earthquake shocks ever felt
in this vicinity occurred ats 20 last even
ing. A report like heavy cannon con-
tinuing thirty seconds shook the earth
violently, swaying buildings and rafting
dishes and furniture. a second shock,
felt about midnight, was somewhat
lighter but of the same duration.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
TURKEYS FEATHERS RUFFED.
She Doesn't Like the French Railway
Demonstration.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. 15.-The gov
eminent to-day ordered the re-
moval from the railway stations
in Turkish territory of all bunt-
ing which was put up by the rail-
way officials to commemorate the
opening of the through line
from this city to Paris and has given in
structions to allow the train which is
now on its way from Paris to CONSTANT
nople opening the read, to proceed IN
silence. Turkey opposed the opening
of the road
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
ELoPER MoORE's WHEREABOUTS
The Ex-Editor, of st. Louis, Said to Be in
Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 17.-Henry W.
Moore, the clipping editor of the St. Louis
Post-Dispatch, has not been seen here
to-day, though it is currently reported
that he is in the city and had been seen
on the West Side by an old acquaint-
ance. 1t is generally believed, how
ever, that he is somewhere in the city,
and this opinion gains credence
from the fact that both the
city editor and managing editor of the
st. Louis paper are at the Leland and
state frankly that they know just where
Moore is, though denying that he is in
Chicago
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
MELTING DOWN SPURIOUS COIN.
Over 81 900, 900 Of Counterfeits to be
Destroyed i'm Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 15.-One
million dollars in coin and notes will be
destroyed by order of treasury depart
ment within the next few days. The
money is, however, counterfeit. The
coin consists in the main of dollar and
half-dollar pieces. The aggregate
amounted to So, 900. It will be carted
to the navy yard where it will be placed
in cruciole and melted It's weight is
$500 pounds. When taken from cru
chile it will be sold to junk dealers.
The notes, the face value of which is
$1,000, 900, will be destroyed by ma GER
alton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
SLAIN IN COLD BLOOD.

Commercial Traveller Shoots and Kills
Man in u Canadian Hotel.
MONTREAL, Que, Aug. 15.-News
reached here to-day of a terrible muir
der at Coteau Landing, at Pilons' Hotel.
An unknown commercial traveller en-
tered and engaged in an sltercation
with young Pilons, and an old man
coming TO the rescue the stranger drew
a revolver and shot him dead. He then
disappeared and cannot be found.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
SAILING OVER INDIANA.

a Daring Aeronaut's Ascension from
Anderson, Ind.
ANDERSON, Ind, Aug. 14.-The first
balloon inflated with natural gas ever
sent up arose from Riverside Park, near
this city, yesterday afternoon. George
Ayers, an amateur aeronaut, was
in the basket. The balloon rose
steadily until an altitude of
about $500 feet was reached,
when current of air was struck which
bore the balloon and it's single passen-
ger away to the southeast, since when
nothing has been seen or heard from
them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
PARNELL'S LIBEL SUIT.
The Case to Go to Trial at Edinburgh IL
November.

The Case to Go to Trial at Edinburgh in
November.
LONDON, Aug. 14.-Mr. Parnell's sum-
mons against the Times will be called at
Edinburgh on September Is, when the
parties to the action must appear.
An order will then be issued to
lodge defenses which will be due on
October Is. It's issues will be placed
before the court for adjustment on
October %. The trial will begin in
November at the earliest and possibly
may not take place until afterthe Christ
mas recess of the court, if either
side OF the case should exercise the
right to take the case to the inner court,
where the lord president and jury
would try the action
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
RSTONE HAS HAD ENOUGH,
He Is Seeking to End the Strike ON the
sOo system

He L. Seeking to End the Strike ON the
so" System.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 17.-Delegates to
the secret meeting of the engineers and
firemen held at st. Louis last week who
have returned here, are very reticent
regarding the outcome of tie gathering.
1t is learned to-day, however, that the
% tn tha s ipend was now oeng paa
third, that the demand of the
radicals that a general boycott be
declared against all 20" cars was de-
feated, and that general pan for the
political organization of srailroad en-
ployes was approved. General Man
ager Stone, who is now in New York,
will submit to the board of directors the
proposition for settlement of the diff
Guilty
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
SUING FOR A RANCH.
A Suit Involving Title to Nearly All Lands
in New Mexico,

in New Mexico.
ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ, Aug. 16.-A case
involving the title to nearly 10000
acres of land, lying just south of the city
limits, is being listened to with interest
by large number of settlers. The YER
dict in the case will virtually bring into
question all the land titles of the terri
tory. The case is that of Franz Huning
VS.. Daniel Francois, Huning claiming
he bought the tract of land from
Padillas' heirs, and that it is known
as Dos Padillas Grant. Francois claims
that there is no grant in existence and
that he had a perfect right to locate on
the land, believing that it was public do
main.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
NOT A GOOD SHOWING.
Shortage in the Earnings of the Detroit,
Grand Haven & Milwaukee,.

Shortage in the Earnings of the Detroit,
Grand Haven & Milwaukee,.
MONTREAL, Que, aug. 19.-A London
cable dispatch to-day says the Grand
Trunk Railway statement for the last half
year just issued, is considered untavora
BILE, and the stock has fallen. Gross re-
ceipts were s1,7Oo,0o0, working ex-
penses, 81 ,224 200. The balance OF e39, 800
is available for dividend. This is suf-
fcient to pay dividend of Is shillings
per cent. on the guaranteed stock, car
rying forward balance of eS40. The
Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee
shows deficiency of $4,000 compared
with deficiency of SO ,644 last year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
SHERIDAN'S LIFE INSURANCE.
A Policy of $40, 900 Paid for by Cen Al
ger, of Michigan.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. IA few
years ago Gen. Alger, at that time gov
ernor of Michigan, gave to his old COM
rade in arms, Gen. Sheridan, $40, 900 in
money to invest in life insurance
policy that should be kept up
for the benefit of his widow. The
money was invested in life insurance
policy for $50, 900, and inquiry, since the
death of Gen. Sheridan, at the Office of
the Connecticut company, was answered
by statement that there had been no
default in the payments upon the pol
lev
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
CALLS BISMARCK A LIAR.

A French Writer'S Opinion of the Ger
man Councillor.
PARIS, Aug. 15.-Mme. Adam, the
writer, declares that the reports and
documents published in the Nouvell
Revue. concerning an alleged report
to the late Emperor Frederic in
regard to the marriage of Princess
Victoria and Prince Alexander
of Battenberg, are entirely au-
thentic She declares that Prince Bis
marck is the most impudent liar in the
world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
HELD IN QUARANTINE.
A British Steamer Supposed to Have YeI-
low Fever Aboard.

WASHINGTON, D. O., Aug. 17.-Sur-
geon General Hamilton to-dayreceiveda
telegram from Assistant Surgeon Clark
son, at Fort Monroe, Va, saying that
he has quarantined the British steamship
Athens, seven days from Pensacola to
Newport News, He says that case of
homatemesis with collapse was found
on board, too i'll for transportation.
The vessel is being tumigated without
removing her cargo of timber. DIR.
Hamilton telegraphed Dr. Clarkson to
anchor the vessel in the north channel
near Cape Charles and to hold her in
quarantine for further observations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
War Resumed in the Brush Creek, KY,
Settlement.

settlement.
MOUNT VERNON, KY, Aug. 17.-Trou-
BILE has broken out afresh on Brush
Creek, this county, where some excite
ment was caused last January when
Wallace Lasweil shot and killed Gran
vile Adams on account of an alleged in
timacy between Adams and Mrs. Las
well. Frank Harlan was also shot dur
ing the trouble and lost leg. Other
parties concerned in difficulties had to
leave the country. Last evening Las
well was fired upon from the roadside.
Three shots took effect in the back and
one in the breast. The wounds are
thought to be fatal. Parties who did the
shooting are unknown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
WORK FOR YOUNG MEN.
International Conference of the Y. MI. u.
A. at Stockholm.

A. at Stockholm.
STOCKHOLM. Aug. 1.-THE third days
meeting of the Young Mems Christian
Associations convention opened at 9
o'clock this morning in the Blasieholm
Church with devotional exercises con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Johnson of Stock
holm. The convention received tele-
gram to-day from King Oscar, who is in
Berlin. He says he regrets his absence
from Stockholm and asks that the ben
ediction of the Holy Spirit be upon the
convention. The delegates have been
invited to take lunch at the royal pax
ace, at buckingham. on Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
The Tide is Turning.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The betting has been rather slow for
the past week, some bets being made at
$500 to ST 900 in favor of Cleveland and
some at even money. This morning the
Republicans were offering even money
on the result in New Jersey and Con-
necticut. 1t appears from careful can
vass among the men who hold money
for betting purposes that the tide is
slowly turning in favor OF Harrison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Escaped a Living Death.

New PHILADELPHIA, o., Aug. 15.-Em-
ma Traxel, Is years old, narrowly es-
capped being buried alive. Saturday
morning she was taken sick and to all
appearances died. She was prepared
for burial and placed in a coffin. The
funeral was set for Monday. Sunday
evening, Miss Trexel, to the astonish-
ment of all, suddenly ca ne to. She
had been in trance 36 hours.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Hoyey's Popularity.
From the Washington Star.

Everybody who knows him is con-
graduating Mr.. Hovey on his nomina-
ton for governor OF Indiana. He is one
of the most deservedly popular men IN
the House, numbering as many Demo-
Gratis as Republicans among his friends.
The pleasure felt in Washington. over
the honor that has come to him Is
dampened only by the consideration
that his acceptance of the nomination
involves his absence from the Fifty
first Congress.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Too Wild to be Considered.


To ALLOW Great Britain and the South,
led by Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Mills, to
kill tariff system that enabled us to
battle British schemes oftrade conquest,
and preserve the integrity of the Union,
seems proposition too wild to be con-
sidered by the American people.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
WILLIAM TALKS WAR.
All Loyal Germans Would Die Rather
Than Sure ndar Alsace- Lorraine.

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-Emperor William
attended the unwilling of the
monument erected in memory of
the late Prince Frederick Charles
at Frankfort to-day. The EN-
peror was present at breakfast
given in his honor after the unwilling
and gave toast to German unity He
said that 100000 of Germans would
die rather than to deliver a single stone
of Alsace- Lorraine to France.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Occasionally Let Out the Truth.
From the Chicago Journal.

"We are not free trade party"
shout the Democratic screamers. Con-
gresham S. s. Cox, in his speech on
the Mills bill, May II, said: "The
father of all sin and lies is the father of
the tariff" The sentiment was greeted
by the Democrats in the House with
roars of applause. Once in a while
they let the truth out by accident or
under the workings of an rncontrolla-
BILE impulse.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
L Contest With Europe.
From the Cleveland Leader.

This campaign involves contest be-
tween this country and Europe. Every
man who understands the issue will, If
he has the interests of his country at
heart, vote fer Harrison, Morton and
protection
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
THROUGH THE LONG PIPE

Oil Pumped from Lima, o., to Chicago
Big Flow.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 1.-THE stream of
crude petroleum which was started from
Lima three weeks ago to fill the great
tanks at South Chicago began pouring
into their reservoirs shortly after mid
night this morning. The oil is now flow
ing at the rate of 5000 barrels, or 1885,
900 gallons day. Each tank has ca
pacity of $4,000 barrels.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Should Become Republicans.


But the sensible course for Democrat
ic protectionists to pursue is plain: Let
them drop their party and stand for
their country. In the Democratic camp
they are out of place. Sweeping away
all the nonsense about names, they
should come right over into the Repub-
lican ranks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
FORCE of Public Opinion.

From the Brooklyn Standardization.
Even the Democratic leaders are be-
ing converted. At first they said they
were free Traders now they call
themselves CAN'T rotectionists; and
about election time they will be ardent
"Protectionists." Public opinion is
great educating force.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
CONFERENCE OF EvANGELIsTs
Big Gathering of Church People at Pitts
burg Next Month.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 14.-The biennial
meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of Ohio, will be held in St. Johns
Church, Allegheny City, September
5, continuing for week or ten
days. About 200 delegates will be
present from congregations in Ohio,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and other
states. The synod is composed of 275
pastors, 425 Congregations and $1,000
commandment members.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22

Discovery of Plot to Overthrow the Gov
ernment.
LONDON, Aug. 1S.-Advices from Spain
to-day say military conspiracy has
been discovered at Madrid. A cavalry
officer and several sergeants and pri-
vates have been arrested A strict
watch is being kept upon suspected
men in the garrisons at Saragossa and
Torida
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Mrs. Sheridan ut Nonouitt.

New BEDFORD, Mass. Aug. 16.-Ehe
private car Idlewild, with the widow of
Gen. Sheridan and Col. M. Y. Sheridan,
arrived here this morning. They were
driven at once to Nonquitt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
BOATING IN THE STREETS.
A Louisiana City Inundated by a Heavy
Rain Storm.

Rain Storm.
New ORLEANS, La, Aug. 1S.-Passen-
gers arriving from Leland to-day, re-
port that the heaviest rains fell there
between noon on Wednesday and s A.
NJ. on Thursday that was ever known in
the delta. The Georgia Pacific track
near Leland is three feet under water,
as are also the freight switches of the
Louisville, New Orleans & Texas Rail
way, and people were obliged to use
skifs in crossing streets. Fields were
flooded everywhere and on the Lake
Washington branch the water covered
the cotton fields.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Hugo Xarehouses i'm Ashes.

PEORIA, H., Aug. 1.-THE wholesale
agriculture implement houses Of Martin
& Co. and Kingman & Co. were entirely
destroyed by fire at an early hour this
morning. Loss, $l98, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Will Get the Necessary Nineteen.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Republicans are still sure Of the
1872 electoral votes which were given to
Blaine. Very few intelligent members
of either party doubt that the Republic
ans, in the doubtful states, will get the
nineteen other votes needed to elect
Harrison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Trying to Help John Bull.
From the Cleveland Leader.

FrOm the CItVeIanu LeauET
The Democratic party is trying to help
John Bull break down Brother Jona-
than's business. Shall that party sue
coed? This is for the voters to decide
at the coming election. Under protec-
ton we lead the world Under free
trade we would be the dependency of
the great industrial nations of Europe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
A BOULANGIST RIOT.
Outbreak in Paris Caused by the Gene
ais Return Home

OuLDTEAk OftuSCU UJ I1kC 0C&A~A~
ais Return Home.
PARIS, Aug 16.--Gen. Boulanger ar
rived at Doulleps from Amiens last
evening. He was greeted with cheers
by his supporters and with misses by his
opponents. Riots occurred between
the two factions and troops were com
PEELED to occupy various places IN the
town to preserve order. number OF
arrests were made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
NOTES OF THE CAMPAIGN.
Not One Wage-Earner.
By James G.. Blaine.

IF the condition of labor in Europe
was fairly understood in America not a
wage-earner between the two oceans
would vote for Cleveland.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22

New YORK, Aug 14.-Joggins' raft was
viewed by thousands of. people to-day
in the Erie basin, where it lies high and
dry. Mr.. O'Leary says that saving of
$50, OOO has been effected by the present
system of TRANSFORMATION
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
GALA DAY IN CoNsTANTINoPLE

Arrival of the First Train from Paris to
the Ottoman Capital.
PARIS, Aug. 16.-A dispatch to-day
from Constantinople says the first
through express train, which left this
city on Sunday, reached it's destina-
ton at last midnight. At all the
stations on the road to Constantinople
there was the utmost enthusiasm shown
by the people and on the final arrival of
the train 10000 persons gathered at the
station and received it with cheers.
The station was deliberately decorated
with flags and bunting.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Studying Volapuk.

From the MHWaukee WISCONSIN.
'Dan," said the President, what does
lay of my letter." "It says, Sire, you
have exhausted all the obsolete jaw
breakers in Webster and are waiting to
acquire sufficient knowledge of Vola-
puk, the universal language that no.
BODY understands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Williams Trip to Italy.

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-Emperor William
will visit King Humbert at Rome in
October. His visit will last from the
10Th to the 18th of that month.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
An Educational Campaign.
From the ST. Paul Pioneer-Press

FIOm the 81. PauI PlOneer-PreSs.
The American people cannot fail to
come out of this fight better equipped
for the future framing of economic pol
icies than they have ever been.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
An Inconsistent Voice.
From the st. Louis Globe Democrat

Don't throw away your VOTE" says
the New York Voice. But elsewhere in
the same issue the Voice requests peo-
pie to vote for Fisk and Brooks. So in
consistent paper can have but little in
fuence
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-22
Has the Letter Been Lost +?
From the ST. Paul tioneer Press.

From the st. Paul fioneer Press.
Under the present administration the
United States mail service is by no
means efficient. Can it be possible that
Cleveland's letter ofacceptance has been
lost in transit?