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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
FIRED THIRTY-FIVE SHOTS.
Three Men Shot During Hand to Hand
Encounter in Texas.

Three Men Shot During Hand to Hand
Encounter in Texas.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Aug. 25.-Advices to-
day from Fort Worth give details of a
fatal encounter at Arlington, Tex, be-
tween Joe Elliot and Harvey Spear,
wealthy cattlemen and farmers, over a
lot of cattle. Elliott was armed
with shotgun, and Spear with Win
chester. Spear was fatally wounded
and died from loss of blood, Elliott
escaping unhurt. Both have large IA
miles and were highly respected.
Poker Bill Smith, a well known char
acter, sided with Spear and was shot in
the arm. A bystander named Martin
was shot in the neck. Thirty-five shots
were exchanged, Spear working his
Winchester With one hand after being
shot in the right shoulder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
SLAIN WITH A PITCHFORK.
Two Kansas Farmers Engage in Dead.
1y Struggle.

Topeka, Kas., Aug. 24.-Horace Christ
Ter. farmer living in Elmont town
ship, Allen County, was killed yester-
day by his neighbor John Carter.
The two farmers had fall
ing out in the spring. Yesterday
Carter went to the home of Christ
Ter, and a few words were passed
when Carter pulled a revolver from his
pocket. Chrlstler sprang from the wag-
on and struck Carter with pitchfork,
knocking him down. Carter sprang
to his feet, knocked Christler down,
and then jumped on him, gouged out
one eye, bit off his nose and one
ear, and picking up the pitchfork thrust
it at Christler with great force. Two of
the prongs penetrated Christler's brain
and he died instantly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
ROLLED DOWN A BANK.
Two Sleeping Cars Wrecked Near Spring.
field. Give Persons Hurt

SPRINGFIELD, O., Aug. pat 6:10 this
morning a serious accident occurred on
the Columbus, Springfield & Cincinnati
Railroad at Seven Mile bridge east of
eight sf tire freight and two day passenger cars
and two sleepers struck broken rail
on a heavy fill, and the engine and
every car was derailed. The sleepers
Monarch and a. Woodruff, carrying pas
sengers, were last to leave the track,
and both rolled down the embankment.
They now lie at the foot of the embank-
ment upside down. Four sleeper pas
sengers were injured, but names have
not vet been obtained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
FATHER M'GLYNN ILL.

His Health Shattered and the Worst
Feared by His Friends.
New YORK, Aug. 25.-Father Nc
Giynn. the eloquent head of the Anti
Poverty Society, is thteateningly i'll.
His health seems generally shattered,
and his friends fear that some fatal dis
ease will be developed by his bad men
tai and physical condition. Since his
address last Sunday evening he has been
rapidly failing. and it is unlikely that he
can work through the CAMPAIGN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
MRS. NORTON,S DOVER.
The E1oping st. Louis Woman Receives
Her Plumber.

The EIOplng st. Louis Woman RECEIVES
Her Plumber.
Topeka, Kas., Aug. 23.-Ex-Gov. Chas.-
P. Johnson, of st. Louis, who Editor
Moore and Mrs. j. w. Norton retained
as counsel, came to the city at noon, to-
close up the affairs of Mrs. Norton and
her husband, John W.Norton, relating to-
the property she brought to the city in
her flight with Moore, and which she
left with her attorney. By the terms of
the compromise 81 800 in cash, 81 ,On
United States bond, jewelry Of the value
of 81, GOO and her wardrobe are allowed
Mrs Norton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
Thirty Shots Erred.

Near Monticello, Ca, on the 23d, at
Baptist association meeting, desperate
fight occurred between the Tyler and
Malone families and their friends.
Thirty shots were fired in less than one
minute. James Malone and Sam Tyler
were instantly killed. Ed. Tyler was
MORALLY wounded and Walker Malone
and several others severely.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
DEATH OF JNO. D. GILLETT.
Fatal Termination of the Illness of the
Illinois Cattle King.

MAcK1NAw, Mich, Aug. 25.-The death
occurred here this morning of John D.
Gillett, the cattle king of Illinois,
father-in-law of Gov. Oglesby.
AT the time of his death he
owned 10000 acres of land in Logan
County, ILL.,, and had 100000 of stock of
i've Central Illinois banks. His fortune
is estimated at s. 900. 00C. He was noted
as a successful breeder of fine beef cat
tie, and as one of the first to export beef
To Enpland
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29

say how much the mill cost
although, of course, know
from the records. It was insured for
So, 900, which will cover all the debts
and more The mill was doing fair
business, not over good, but fair"
Mr.. Whiting is much Frustrated. He
was awakened at 1890, and started for
the mill, but on hearing that loss of life
had taken place he drove home, much
deDreSSed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
A STUBBORN DOCTOR"
He Refuses to Leave Negaunee, Mich
When Ordered.

He Refuses to Leave Negaunee, Mich,
When Ordered.
NEGAUNEE, Mich, Aug. PA travel
ing doctor named Goerss, living at East
Saginaw. Mich, took out a license
to give entertainments here for one
week. He has a large tent
seating 1900 people and pulls teeth,
gives minstrel show, and sells patent
medicine. Last night Mayor Kirkwood
revoked his license and refunded his
money, but Goerss refused to
leave, and will give free
show tonight. The marshal and police
will arrest him. AS he has some fifteen
men with him resistance may be offered.
Gerss took in $4,000 at Escanaba, and
81 900 in Ishpeming. in four weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
The Chief BaIdknobber Killed.

Capt. Nat Kinney, the famous chief
and founder of the Baldknobber' or
ganization, was shot and instantly killed
at Ozark, Christian County, Mo-, on the
2lst by Bill Mills, an anti-Baldknobber.
Mills escaped. The men have been at
daggers points for two years past, the
feud dating from the time when Kinney
was chief OF the outlaw band and ruled
Christian County with rod of iron.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
Rich Deposit of Nickel in Kansas

The people of Russell Springs, Logan
County, Ks, are very much excited
over the discovery of very rich de-
posit Of nickel, which was made re-
Gently. A number of claims have been
staked out, and there is general rush
to that point. Two prospectors, Jerome
Coldren and Clinton Phelps, made the
discovery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

Eighteen Blooded Horses Slain by q Thun-
der Bolt.
CHEYENNE, w. T.. Aug. 22.-Lightn1ng
did $4,000 damage and nearly killed
George Rainsford, breeder Of blooded
horses, at that gentleman's ranch near
Chugwater Eighteen head of blooded
horses were killed, including magnii--
cent mare valued at 5000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
Heavy New York Failure.

S. R. Post. grain dealer on the New
York Produce Exchange, in business
over thirty years and previously report
ed to be worth quarter of million,
was unable on the Dist to meet his obi
cations. He is short of the market g.
100000 bushels Of wheat and his losses
ere $50. 600.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
FIVE MEN KILLED.

Twenty Thousand Pounds of Powder Ex-
plode Near San Francisco.
An explosion of 10000 pounds of
black powder occurred in the drying
house of the Giant Powder Company,
near West Berkeley, Cal, on the oath.
Two white men and three Cinnamon
were killed. The white men were Joseph
Lewis, unmarried, and G. Bunce, who
leaves vile and three children. The
building was blown to atoms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
Mutilated by a ThunderboI

CHICAGO. Ill.,, Aug. 22.-Miss Laura
Cook, aged IA, daughter of Geo. d.
Cook. a well-known railroad man OF
this city, was seriously injured by
thunderbolt during storm on Pike
Peak. She was knocked senseless and
her body was horribly mutilated. The.
girl eannot live.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29

Explosion Of a Boiler
at Menasha.
twenty-five Men Lose
Their Lives.
Many Others More or Lsss Injured
by Flying Debris.
The Calamity Occurs During the Prog
ress of a Confagration.
Names of the Victims Of the Terrible
Visitation-The Loss.

ANA4A@ANnhs w AS3 ~AoS' 49, AAS AA'OS
o'clock last evening the large paper
mill owned by Geo. Whiting, situated on
the island between this city and
Menasha, was destroyed by fire. While
the burning structure was surrounded
by a crowd of spectators an immenre
boiler exploded. The roof was blown
off and the walls thrown outward,
sending shower of bricks and timbers
among the spectators. Fifteen persons
were killed, seven fatally injured, and
number less seriously hurt, several
whom will die.
The mill was three-story structure,
built four years ago at cost of 800, 600,
and was operated day and night. When
the flames broke out about fifty men
were in the building.
The fire alarm brought several hun
dred persons to the spot, who crowded
as close to the burning building as the
intense heat would permit.
About 1:30, while the building was a
mass of flame, the explosion occurred
without warning.
The roof of the building was thrown
upward and outward, the walls of brick
crumbled and crushed into the street,
and in an instant scores Of men were
buried by the heavy debris.
There was moment of silence and
then cry Of horror went up
from the multitude. The first
strong impulse to fly from pos
sible further danger was soon overcome,
and hundreds of willing hands began
the work of recovering tie bodies Of
the dead and rescuing and caring for
the injured.
The injured were carried to neigh
boring residences or their homes as soon
as their identity could be established.
Body after body was found-crushed
and mangled by the great timbers and
masonry almost beyond recognition
and removed to the city hall.
The dead are as follows:
JOHN MOORE.
JOSEPH BRIDGES.
WILLIAM GIyEIITz.
THOMAS DoURGA1s.
FRANK SHIFFER.
GILBERT MER1cLr.
FRANK MANDovER.
FRANK MUNcMER.
Crn1sroD1,,a .,o,,o
i
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
STORM IN AUSTRIA.
Fifteen Persons Killed and Many HOus
Destroyed Near Vienna.

Destroyed Near vienna.
A storm in the vicinity of Kornen-
burg, village near Vienna, destroyed
thirty-fve houses. Other villages were
submerged. Three persons were killed
at Aspern and twelve at other places.
Many head of cattle and immense
stocks of corn were destroyed. Later
advices concerning the storm say that
100 houses were wrecked and fifty per-
sons seriously injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
WAR IN AFGHANISTAN.

Troops Ordered from Herst to the Scene
of the 1nsurrectiOn.
BOMBAY, Aug. 22.-The Indian Gov,
eminent has received news that the
rising in Northern Afghanistan is SER
ious. Troops have left Herat for Nal.
mena, the seat of the instruction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
Railway Wreck on the Manitoba
Road.

Near ort Buford on the night OF the
18th, an eastbound stock train, running
at hig speed, ran into herd of cattle
on the track. The engine and seven
teen cars left the track and were piled
up together. Nearly 100 cattle were
killed and five train men were injured,
three probably fatally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
White Caps Lightly Punished.

D&nielMurray and John Essex, mem
bers of the Madison tow ship White
Cap gang, were found guilty at Upton,
Ind, on the Goth. OF whipping Omer
Davis on the night of June %, and fined
$24 each and costs. Other members of
the gang are known and will be arrest
cd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
Bishop Harris Dead.

A dispatch of the 21st from London
says: The Right Rev. Samuel S. Harris,
bishop of the Protestant Episcopal
diocese of Michigan, who was recently
stricken with appoplexy while preach
ing in Winchester Cathedral, died to-
icxhH
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
WANT THE QUEENS HEAD.
News of Another Uprising in the Island
of Madagascar.

of Madagascar.
PARIS. Aug. 21.-The Voltaire says to-
day that M. De Vilers, resident general
of France in Madagascar, will hasten
his return to that island owing to the
receipt of news that the Hovas are pre-
pairing an expedition against the Saka-
lavas, whose security the Franco-Hova
treaty guarantees. The Hovas have
placed a price upon the heads of the
queen of the Sakalavas and the king of
the Antankaras.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
SUES FOR BREACH OF PROMISE.
The Beautiful Daughter of q Judge Asks
Heavy Damages.

Heavy Damages.
FINDLEY, o.. Aug. 25.-Miss Maude
Myers, daughter of Judge Myers, has
sued w. T. Rufer, wealthy manufac-
turer, for 500, 900 damages for seduction
and breach of promise. Miss Myers is a
beautiful blonde Is years old, and be-
known families in the city, her fathers
residence being the most attractive and
finest in Findlay and her associations of
the very highest character.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
THE LATEST NEWS
Wholesale Lead Poisoning.

There are about 200 cases of lead
poisoning in Newark. N. j., attributed
to the use of beer drawn through pipes
and soft drinks from bottles 1insed with
shot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
THE GREAT EASTERN ADRIFT.
A Heavy Sea Sweeps Her Away From a
Tug in the Clyde.

Tug In the Clyde.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-The tug Stormcock
was towing the mammoth steamer
Great Eastern in the Clyde to Liver
pool last evening, when an enormous
sea was encountered and the hawser
parted. The Great Eastern vanished
IN the darkness In the direction of the
sea. The big vessel WAS laboring heav-
lily.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
HELD TO THE GRAND JURY.
Oyerkampf, the Chicago Letter Thiefs
ROuud Over.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 24.-Fred Over
kampf, arrested few days ago for
wholesale stealing from the letter boxes
of this city, was taken before the United
States commissioners this morning. He
made no defense and was held III bail
for the action of the Federal grand jury
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29

Thirteen others were badly hurt, two
or three of whom cannot live. Fully
twenty other spectators received
less serious hurts. The mill operatives
escaped from the building uninjured.
The loss on the building is 500, 900:
insurance. $50. 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29


MONDAY. Aug. 2O.-In the House to-
day the Chinese bill was again taken up,
and after some discussion was passed.
Mr. Breckenridge ARK offered vari-
Gus resolutions to correct certain abuses
arising under the present tariff laws in
relation to bagging Tor cotton; sugar fit
for consumption; coal oil, alcohol and
cottonseed oil. Referred The follow
ing bills were introduced and referred:
By Mr.. Anderson LA. To define
trusts and to provide for tho punish
ment of persons connected with them;
also resolution declaring that the re-
port of the Pacific Railroad commission
disclosed scandalous law-breaking on
the part of the management of the
Union and Central Pacific Railroad
Companies and providing for the print
ing of 10000 extra copies of the report
TUESDAY, Aug. 21.-The deficiency bill
was taken up in committee and the dis
cussion of the French spoiliation claims
section renewed, but without concluding
the debate, the committee rose and the
House took up the resolutions accepting
on behalf of the congre the statues OF
Richard Stockton and Philip Kearney,
presented by the state OF New Jersey to
be placed in Statuary Hall. After ad-
dresses by Messrs. Phelps, Morrow,
Buchanan, Cox and Kean the resolu-
tons were adopted. Mr.. Hooker Miss.
introduced bill, which was referred to
the committee on judiciary, changing
the time Tor the assembling of the Fifty
first and subsequent congresses to the
first Monday in March of each year.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22.-In the House
the conference report on the army ap-
preparation bill was agreed to without
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30
The Chief Justiceship.

The New York Press, strong repub-
ican journal, says cit is neither wise nor
expedient for the senate to delay the con-
irmation of Melville w. FULLER as
chief-justice OF the United States. The
appointment" it adds, sis an unexcep-
tionable one in every respect, and every
patriotic citizen, even if he be member
OF the U. S. senate, should rejoice that so
good selection has been made, and do
his utmost to consummate it as soon as
possible"
This is very sensible and very patriotic
talk and it should be needed by the Press
partisans in the senate. The hanging
up" of Mr.. FULLER's nomination is Just
what THE SENTINEL pronounced it few
days ago-"an indecent partisan outrage"
Mr.. FULLER is either a fit man for chief
justice or he is not. Ii he is, he should
be confirmed without further delay. If
he is not, he should be rejected, so that
President CLEVELAND can make another
nomination before the senate adjourns.
This partisan juggling with the highest
political office in the government is dis
graceful, and we are not surprised that
decent republican papers like the Press
are beginning to protest against it.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30
RandaII's Defeat.

The constructive defeat of Mr.. RANDALL
by the administration democrats and the
friends of tariff reform in Pennsylvania is
a cause for rejoicing in the party, par
ticularly in the West.
For years Mr.. RANDALL has stood be-
tween the party and the fulillment of its
pledges to the people. For years the
democracy has been reproached by
the tariff reform element in all other
parties because, while declaring in its
platform against the iniquities of the pro-
tective system, a leader in its councils,
highly hSnored in its committees, has
steadfastly stood in the way of the carry
ing out of the principles always main
tanned in the national platform. And
so long as RANDALL has been permitted to
defeat every measure looking to the ac-
complishment of the chief aim of the
democratic party, the sneers of its op-
ponents have not been without certain
element of justice.
But change has come and the end of
the Randall dominance is at hand. The
leaders of the party have the courage OF
their convictions. The president and his
friends have determined to removt the
reproach, and they intend that the word
democrat shall mean the same every
where; that the democratic party shall
stand for the same principles in Pennsyl-
vania as in Texas in Maine as in Indiana.
The platform adopted at Harrisburg
Wednesday means that the democratic
party stands for reform; it is not mere
vote-getting agency; it has principles
which it asks all people to indorse, but it
will not sacrifice one 1.-THE of those princi-
pies for the sake of getting votes in Penn
sylvania or anywhere else.
Conceding Mr.. RANDALL's ability, the
democratic party notifies him that it can
not indorse his principles. The ideas Of
the democratic party and Mr.. RANDALL
are directly opposite, and the party pro-
poses to uphold its views whether Mr.. RAN
DALI is suited or not. 1t has served no
tice on him that his services are not
wanted except in the line Of the party's
declared policy.
Mr. RANDALL's defeat is complete, and it
is most excellent thing for the democracy.
To-day, in every state in the union, the
democratic party stands for tariff reform.
There is no hedging, no clubbing, no
futile dailaEce gith herstical doctrines in
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30
The Convention Orators.

Mr.. CLEvELAND's name will be presented
to the st. Louis convention by DANIEL
LOCKWOOD of Buffalo. Mr. LOCKWOOD
presented Mr.. CLEVELAND for mayor OF
Buffalo, for governor of New York and
for president of the United States in 1884.
His selection for this duty again is favor
able omen. 1t will be labor of love with
him, for he is sincerely attached to Mr..
CLEVELAND, and feels a natural pride in
the part he has taken in promoting the
fortunes of that illustrious man.
Gov. GRAY's name will be presented by
Senator VOORHEES,, and we may conf.
IDENTITY expect one Of the senator's finest
efforts upon this occasion.
In the republican convention JOHN
SHERMAN will be placed in nomination by
Ben BUTTERwoRTH or Senator HoAR, Judge
GRESHAM by LEONARD SWEET of Illinois,
who presented Mr.. LINCoLN's name at
Chicago in 1860; Gen. HARRISON by ou1
Uncle DICK THOMPSON, and Mr.. ALLISON
by ex-Congressman HEPBURN of Iowa.
Mr.. BLAINE's name will not be formally
presented at all, but it will be heard in
the proceedings.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30
The RepuDlican Nomination.

The republican situation has been great
" sinplified during the past fortnight.
The confusion andslncertainty created by
the whilom jostling and pulling and haul
ing of the ''favorite sons" have subsidized,
and the tendencies of republican opinion
have become pretty well defined. As one
after another OF the so-called booms for
statesmen of local prominence vanishes, it
is seen that the old division in the repub-
lican ranks remains. The issue at Chi
cago next month, as at Chicago four years
ago, viii be Blaineism. Mr.. BLAINE, in
his own proper person, or by substitute,
as he served in the union army, will en-
body the affirmative of this issue. The
negative will be represented by WALTER
@. GRESHAM, about whom all the elements
opposed to Mr.. BLAINE are already CEN
tered. After the favorite son nonsense
has been played out-which, from
present indications, will not re-
quire more than couple of ballots-the
race will be narrowed down to the real
contestants, who will be Mr.. BLAINE (per-
haps by proxy and Judge GRESHAM. The
HARRISoNs, the SHERMANs, the INGALLsEs,
the RUsKs, the HAwLEYS, the ALGERs, the
PHELPsEs will be allowed to disport them
selves in the arena only while the oppos-
ing factions are skirmishing for position
and forming their lines. Then will come
the tug of war. The engagement once
fairly begun will be short, sharp and de-
cisive.. Quarter will neither be asked nor
given. The result will either be the over
whelming and final overthrow of Blaineism
or its absolute triumph.
Mr.. BLAINE's forces are compact, well
organized, thoroughly trained and disci-
plined, abundantly supplied with the
sinews OF war, and in every way well
equipped for the fray. Judge GREsHAM's
following is heterogeneous collection, in
Guiding free traders, protectionists, mug
wumps, stalwarts and pretty much all the
sOre-heads, left-Overs and back numbers
OF the z. o. p. 1t is numerically stronger
than the Blaine faction, but it lacks cohes-
ion, organization, leadership. 1t is mob
against regulars, and ii it prevails it will
be bysheer brute force Of numbers.
1t may be that the columns of BLAINE
will be found marshaled under the stand
ard of CHAUNcEY DEPEw. But DEPEw
spells Blaneism and GRESHAM spells the
other thing, and the result will mean the
one or the other, as GRESHAM does or does
not prevail.