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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
House of Representatives.


MONDAY, Jan. 23.-The Thoebe- Car
Isle case was called up and the House
proceeded to vote on the majority reso-
luton confirming Carlisle title to his
seat. The resolution was adopted-yeas,
164; nays, z. Under the call of states
bids were introduced, among the
many the following few: To refund
the bonded debt at p per cent, and to
reduce the tax on bank notes; appropri-
ating 100000 for the erection in Wash
ington of statues of Gems. Shields and
Logan: rendering eligible to the army
any person who has served the Confed-
eracy in the army, navy or civil service;
extending the legal tender of the half
dollar and for the issue of silver certifiss
Gates of the same; to define lard and
regulate its manufacture and sale.
TUESDAY, Jan. 24.-Bills were report
ed making bills of lading conclusive evil
dence in certain cases; appropriating
Sl75 600 for the repair of the United
States steamship Hart ord; for the cree
ton of building in Washington for the
nse of the signal service; and to re-
ward Esquimo natives for acts of hui
manity to shipwrecked seamen. A
resolution was adopted directing the
committee on military affairs to inquire
into the necessity Tor military post at
Fort Brown, Tex, and directing the sec
rotary of war to withhold paying any
part of the appropriation made to Sc
cure the grounds. The bill granting to
the Duluth, Rainy Lake r yer & South
western Railroad Company right of way
through certain Indian lands in Mime
sofa was passed.
WEDNESDAY, JAM 25.-Unanimous con-
sent was asked by Mr.. Bacon IN. W
for the present consideration of the
resolution reported from the committee
on manufacturers, directing that COM
mittee to inquire into the names, num-
Der and extent Of the. corporations
engaged in manufacturing, or min
ing, or dealing in any of
the necessities of life, and known
as trusts and "pools," their method
of doing business and the effect Of their
combination upon the prices of neces-
saries. After long discussion, and the
adoption of number of amendments
tending to broaden the scope of the in
quiry, the resolution was agreed to-.
The Senate bill, authorizing the con-
struction of bridge across the Missis-
sippi River at Burlington, Ia, was
passed.
THURSDAY, Jan. 26. Mr.. Bland MOL.
from the committee on coinage, weights
and measures, reported a bill to discon-
tinue the coinage Of the three-cent
piece. The House resumed the
consideration of the bill for the
sale of certain Indian lands in
Kansas. After a protracted debate the
bill was passed. The committee on for
eign affairs was discharged at its own re-
gust from the further consideration of
the bill incorporating the Maratime Ca
nal Company, OF Nicaragua, and the
same was referred to the com nittee on
commerce. The bill relating to the
laws of navigation was taken
up and Mr. Dingley addressed
the house, alter which the bill
was passed A bill was passed appro-
priating $175, 900 for the repair of the
United States war steamship Hart
ford" An attempt was made to pass
resolution giving preference to public
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
AT SEA IN A Y1AWL.
A Boats Crew Live Ten Days With
Food or Water.


Food or Water.
New YORK, Jan. 25.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived to-day on the
steamship San Marcos from Havana
were seven of the crew Of the bark d.
Chaplin, of Boston, which ioundered at
sea on Christmas Day The survivors
were adrift in a boat about ten days
without food or water. Capt. W. c..
Hull, the cook and q seaman persisted
from hunger and privation, and the rest
got so desperate that they were tempted
to turn cannibals. Ira w. Colbeth, the
mate, told last night the story of their
distresses. The bark left Turks Island
on December -, for Boston, with car
go of salt Tn the Christmas day gale a
giant wave ave in her waist all of a
sudden .nu sent the men to
the boat. eve came away
with neither provisions nor water,
and no clothing except what we had on"
said Colbeth. 'The boat was % feet
long with center-board, AMI had four
pairs of oars. We brought two gangway
ladders, and, keeping the boats head to
the sea we tied the ladders on the
painter to form a drag. Heavy north
west wind tossed the boat about
like cork, nearly upsetting it
many times, and keeping us busy all
night long baling. After forty-eight
hours the wind and sea moderated. The
crew suffered terribly from hunger and
exposure. John Anderson. the Japa-
nese cook, the captain and Hans Peter
son, a sailor, died and were buried in
the sea. On January the boats crew
sighted the schooner Rabel and wert
uicked IN -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Took Money From a Corpse.

NJ. II. Baxter died suddenly of apo
plexy at his boarding house, 81 KiEzie
Street, Chicago. Mrs. Bridget Porter,
the land ady, called in Policeman Jacob
Lauer from his beat and that officer sent
for the patrol wagon. Lauer searched
the body, and, according to the testi-
mony of the patrol wagon officers who
saw him count the money, took $96 III
cash from the pockets. The body
was removed to the morgue and when
Officer Lauer made his ports at the Chi
2a2o Avenue station he turned over $76
only. The circumstances were related
among the officers and reached the ears
of Capt. Setback, who questioned the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

building bills after February 81, but fill
clustering tactics were resorted to and
the House adjourned without any action
being taken.
FRIDAY, Jan. 27.-The delayed def
cheney bill of last year, with Senate
amendments, was tavorably reported in
the House and passed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
THE STRIKE UNBROKEN.
Less Than One Hundred Cars OF Goa
Mined Daily by the Reading.

READING, Pa, Jan. 26.-The partial re-
sumption of operations at few mines in
Schuylkill region has as yet had no visi-
BILE effect on the coal shipments which
are as meagre as at any time within the
past two weeks, averaging only fifty to
seventy cars day. All the coal that is
being mined by the men who just re-
sumed is either reserved by the COM
pany for it's own use or sold in the inn
mediate vicinity of the colheries. The
Blandon Iron Company which operates
large rolling mill at Blandon.
this county, has posted up notices that 8
10 per cent. reduction in wages Q their
employees will go into effect on February
!, owing to the great decline in the sell
mo nrica of iron
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
CALL FOR TROOPS.
State Aid Asked to End the Hatfield
Mccoy War.

CAsTLEBERG, Pa, Jan. 24.-In an en-
counter between the Mccoy and Hat
field gangs, one Mccoy was wounded
and a Hatfield follower named VIII
Dempsey was shot down after being
taken prisoner. The Hatfelds have
warned the people that they propose to
kill them and burn their property,
burn Pikeville and liberate their
six comrades now in Jail there.
The jail is strongly guarded
day and night, and pickets are set out in
all directions from the town every night.
Judge Waggoner, county judge of Pike
County, and J. Lee Ferguson, county
attorney, go to lay the case before the
governor and ask him for arms to pro-
tect themselves and their property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
MRS. RAW ON IN JAIL.
The Bankers Wife Charged With Incit-
ing the Shooting of Her Husband.

The Bankers Wife Charged With Incit-
ing the Shooting of Her Husband.
CHICAGO, Ill, Jan. 27.-Mrs. Meekie
T.. Rawson, who was indicted yesterday
by the grand jury for alleged completely
in the assault with intent to kill upon
Banker Rawson, was arrested at the
county jail this morning when she
came to visit her son, young
Lee. She was Immediately placed
under guard. Her lawyers are looking
up bondsmen for her, and she will prob
ly be able to give bail before this even
ing. The indictment charges Mrs. Raw
son with having melted her son, Ralph
w. Lee, to shoot her husband. The
bail of Mrs. Rawson has been fixed at
$1,000.
Mrs. Rawson took her arrest coolly.
She says there is animus in the indict
meat and a desire to hurt her standing
in the divorce proceedings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
HUNTED DOWN AT LAST.
Pinkerton Detectives Run the Southwes,
eern Train Robbers to Earth.

Pinkerton Detectives Run the Southwest
ern Train Robbers to Earth.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 27-Pinkerton
detectives have succeeded in hunting
down the gang oftrain robbers who have
operated throughout the Southwest DUR
ing the past two or three years. Two
men were arrested at Montgomery, Ala,
but one escaped. The other is James
Burrows. Reuben Burrows, who es-
capped, did SO by killing his pursuer. He
IS now hiding in a swamp. Ittranspires
that the prisoner, James Burrows,
has been the organizer as we'll as leader
in all the train robberies which have oc-
Cured for several years James Bur-
rows, heavily ironed, arrived here this
morning from Montgomery and left by
connecting train for Texarkana in the
custody of officers and General-Super-
intendent NJ. j. O'Brien, OF the South
ern Express COMPANY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Suing for Heavy Damages.

James Bradbury has sued the Evans
vile & Terre Haute Railroad Tor $25, 900
in the Sullivan circuit court at Sullivan,
Ind. He was taking car load of hogs
to market and wanted to go fro n the
caboose to the car. He went on top OF a
freight car when the conductor met him
and demanded money. He refused and
the conductor said he would throw him
off. Bradbury was frightened and in
trying to get away fell from the train
and was badly injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
PUBLIC RECORDS BURNED.
Fire Destroys Valuable Illinois Stat
Documents.


SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Jan. 2S.-The great
printing and binding establishment of
II. w. Rocker was discovered to be on
fire at o'clock this morning. Two en-
gines are still at work, but The building
machinery and stock are total loss. The
plant was one of the most complete in
the West and the estimated loss over
$75, 600, on which the insurance was $685.
600. The firm was carrying large con-
tracts, among which were the supreme
court reports of Illinois, almost COM
pleted, on which the insur-
ance had lapsed-loss, $4,000;
the state election registers; the
canal comm issloner's reports, various
small jobs from different state offices
and large private contracts the value OF
which cannot be estimated. It is not
yet known whether the large vault in
which valuable plates were stored rs
intact. The origin of the fire is I'M
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

and then discharged. Mr.. McNutt, of
counsel for the defense, objected to re-
ception of the verdict on the ground
that the jury had been communicated
with. Mr.. Matter was discharged and
Judge Wood announced that he would
hear the motions filed for a new trial for,
other two defendants. In the mean
time the convicted men, being under
$4,000 bail each, will not be placed in
cOnfiDament
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
HAS A FRIENDLY LOOK.
The German AMBASSADOR Dimes With tn,
ImperiaI Family of Russia.


ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 27.-The Crash
DAMN, the official organ of the govern
ment, says to-day that at the court ball
last evening, Gen. Won Schweinitz, the
German ambassador, was seated at the
imperial supper table on the Czarina's
right, while Chakir Pacha, the Turkish
ambassador, had the seat on her left.
The Gar was not present at the supper,
but he walked through the ball rooms
and conversed with the guests.
The Invalde Russo, the war-office Or
gan. says the government will take adj
vantage of the annual conference of the
governors general and commanders at
st. Petersburg to propose the formation
of special commission, with the older
Grand Duke Nicholas as president, to
examine into the military commissariat
and disciplinary systems.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
ONE YEAR'S BUSINESS.
Annual Meeting of the Pittsburg s. LAX
Ellie Railway.

Annual Meeting of the Pittsburg s. Lake
Ell lie Railway.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 24.-The post
poned annual meeting of the Pittsburg
& Lake Erie Railroad Company was
held here yesterday President John
Newel's report showed gross earn
ings for the last year of 81, $780,
$50; net earnings, $2SO.308; sur
plus after payment of all fixed
charges. s32,S93. The surplus of the
Pitts urg, McKeesport & Youghiogheny
Railway Company was Sl32, 614. The
gross earnings showed an increase of
1858 per cent. and the net earn
ings a decrease of 24.34 per cent
No reference was made to the recent in
vestigation of the books of tie passen-
ger department but it is understood that
the matter will be onsidered at a meet
ing of the board of directors this after
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
THE TALLY SHEET CASES.
Two of the Three Prisoners Tried Fount
Guilty.

At INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, on the 9th, the
jury in the tally sheet forgery cases were
charged by Judge Woods, and that
night and next day was spent in DELHI
erations. At 6 O'Clock Saturday verdict
was reached. The news was at once tel
to come to the Federal building and re-
ceive the finding at 7:30 Just before 9
o'clock the jury came into court and the
verdict was announced. Coy and Bern
hamer are declared guilty and Matter is
acquitted. The jury was then polled
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
THE LATEST NEWS
Suing for Large Amounts.

jill. Wade, as trustee, has brought
two suits at Cleveland against the mem
beers of the defunct firm, of Ives, STAN
dor & Co., to recover collateral stock
S7OO, 1000 and the value of two drafts of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Non-Union Miners Threatened.

Several non-union miners, while on
their way to work at the Henry Clay
and Bear Valley collieries near Shamo-
kin, Pa, were halted while crossing the
mountain at $50 o'clock, on the morning
of the 18th, and commanded to return
home, which command they obeyed.
They were stopped at various points on
recognize the parties who halted them
as it was quite dark. They were told if
Ghey persisted in going to work they
would be killed. The coal and iron po-
lice are daily escorting some of the men
who were threatened to and from work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
An Offer to Striking Printers.

1t being announced that the printers
who recently struck on the Louisville
Courier-Journal proposed starting an
opposition paper, w. n. Haldeman, pro
prietor Of the CourierJournal. author
lied the Evening Times to tender the
strikers the full Associated Press dis
patches six months free of charge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Fatally Injured by Falling Boulder.

A Deadwood special says: A. N.
Carpenter, travelling for st. Paul firm,
while riding with the driver ona North
western coach en- route from Deadwood
to Sturgis, was struck on the head by a
fifty-pound boulder which dropped
from the overhanging mountain as the
coach passed. Carpenters skull was
fractured. There is very little hope of
his recovery. His family live at Mime
apolis He is distantly related to the
late Matt Carpenter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
DavIioht Raid on Gamblers.

A great sensation was caused at MIN
neap0lis on the oath by the daylight
raiding of two of the most notorious
and numerously frequented gambling
places in the city. A score or more of
persons were run in and several thou
sand dollars worth of furniture, etc.,
caOtUred.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Insane When She Married Him.

in the circuit court at Chicago, to annul
her marriage to Edward 2. Stowell, a
harness-maker. on the ground that he
was insane when she married him. The
marriage was performed in January, 1884,
and shortly afterward Stowell became
hopelessy mad, and was incarcerated in
Jefferson Asylum, where he is still con-
fined. Mrs. Stowell made an investiga-
ton, and found that he was in the Jack
sonville (IIl.) Insane Asylum from Oc
tober, 1878, to March, 1879. She has
been told by competent physicians that
he was actually insane when she mar
ried him
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Vetoed by the Governor.

The governor of Mississippi has vetoed
the bill providing for the holding of
constitutional convention. The veto
message is long and reiterates and en-
larges upon the objections urged in de-
bate by the opponents of the bill when
it was before the two houses. A red-hot
debate is looked for when the bill comes
up for passage over the veto.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
FLAMES IN A SEMINARY.
Threatened Destruction of Pennsy1va-
mia Educational Institution.

PIrTsBURG, Jan. 2S.-Fire broke out in
Beatty Hall, an adjunct of the Western
Theological Seminary, on Ridge Avenue,
Allegheny City, about 80 o'clock this
afternoon. The three upper stories are
in flames and it is probable that the en-
are also entertained for the seminary
building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
Big Blaze at Newark, o.

NEWARK, O., Jan. 25.-Fire here de-
stroyed o. G. Kings hat and shoe store,
and damaged Sprague's jewelry store,
d. Z. Jones' hardware and Crane Bros
millinery. The total loss is estimated at
600. OCO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
WORK OF A DYNAMITER IL.
The House of Canadian License Inspec'
tor Destroyed by Bomb.

CHATHAM, Ont, JAM 24.-The house of
Israel Evans, a license inspector, was
shattered by dynamite early this morn
ing. No one was hurt, but the house
was badly damaged. The police have
arrested man who had loaded revolt
yer and fuse and caps for dynamite car
tridges in lis possession. Three other
persons are also detained on suspicion
of being implicated in the affair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
,esions for the Grant Monument.

The New York Grant Monument COM
mittee has adopted the draft OF a clrcu-
lar to be sent to all architects and SOUP
tors, who may desire to compete Tor the
honor of designing the memorial to Gen.
Grant The estimated cost is 100000
instead of 81 900, 900, the original figure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

The latest development in the affair
of the defunct Central Bank at Toronto
is the departure of ID. Mitchell MELON,
aid, one of the directors, Tor the Unlteo
states with his family. It is said that he
has a ranch in California that requires
his Immediate attention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01
There is Nothing to Arbitrate.

Mayor Kenney, Of Reading, has re-
ceived reply from President Corbin IN
answer to the appeal of the committee
from the Reading council asking hun TO
trouble. He says there is nothing to
arbitrate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

Mrs. Fred Tassler. of Gary, d. T., who
became insane over the supposed fate OF
her two boys, lost in the blizzard, is
dead. Her sons sought shelter In
school house, taking their cattle in with
them, and were saved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-02-01

surprised officer. Lauer denied the
theft. A searching investigation was
held which resulted in Lauer's summary
dismissal from the force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-28

Grover In buck board bearing the legend y" hainor-
shne.' The Democratic Press had the fearguaru Oh
the parade
The order of the parade Produce Exchange
Democratic Club tho Lawyers, indepchdch'
Young Mems, Wine and Spirit 'ot'oh
Exchange. Coal Trade. Stock Exchange, AUXILIARY
Stock, Consolidated Stock, Exchange Biokers', Law
Students, Custom House Brokers' Insurance Mens s.
Jewellers, Mechanics End Hide and Learner OiuoS.
These followed by organizations OF The West ode
Business Men, Hardware supplies, Dry-doods' Oom
mercial Railroad and Publishers. In the rear were
the photographers Gastters Elevated Railroad ihde
pendent Colored and Wholesale Drug Clubs
A careful count Of tho parade was made at the
Republican National Headquarters In f1fth-avc WLc
is Just below Madison Square and an eAccneht piace
TO see the procession at its best ACCORDING 10 anls
enumeration Just f2.946 men passed ID review Ine
time occupied In passing was one hour anu my
minutes.
IL goes without saying that large number OF these
were not business men, but simply boys ana others
hired TO march. They were noticed In most OF the
divisions. and In instances were In the majority
A lot of them rugged out as 'longshorench but
new Jumpers failed TO hide their Identity some
OF the bs. as the drygoods men and the insurance
men and the brokers, made falr showing, put
altogether there little In IL to inspire the most
enthusiastic Cleveland wOrshipper Compared WITH
the demonstration OF 1884 II was failure, and II VIII
not do say the dreadful shrinkaGe OF numbers was
due entirely TO the storm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-28
RROOElYN.

Mayor Chaplin has vetoed the resolutions OF the Com
mon Council granting franchise to the Edison Electric
Light Company. There were defects the Mayor says
In the resolution growing out of the companys appl
cation for a franchise.
The Brooklyn Decorative Art Association has Jus
closed an exceptionally fine exhibit. The annual re-
ception was held at the home Of Mrs. j. H. Havens,
president Of the association, Thursday Friday and
Saturday A large number Of the friends were IS
ent each day, and It has been declared the L. ar
tlsic exhibition that has ever been &. IN Brook
lyn
The Union Elevated road has been oren the
Supreme Court 10 take action within thirty Gays to
condemn the property OF Mary Corgan, at Myrtle and
Washington AYES II this Is rot done the court will
restrain the road from building stairway to its station
on her property
Augustus ID. Henriques the bookleeper indicted for
larceny and forgery the complaint Of his employers
Huris, Ketcham & Co., admitted TO ball yester-
day by Judge Moore, of the Court of Sessions. The
bail placed at 81 900.
John Cotter, the Democratic candidate for County
Clerk who is also member Of the Board Of Education
sent to Mayor Chaplin yesterday his resignation as a
member Of that Board In consequence of his nomina
ton.
81. Peters Protestant Episcopal Church, Of which
the Rev. Lindsay Parker is rector. will be reopened
to-day with a organ. number Of changes have
been made In the interior arrangements of the church
Bishop Littlojohn will conduct the morning services
and Bishop Paddock will preach In the evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-28
RIDING IN STATE LIKE ANY KING.

Among other incidents of yesterday. was Of
special significance At about O'Clock a carriage
tore down Fifth-ave at headlong speed. attended
before and behind by escort Of cavalry at full gal
lOp. Those who have been in European capitals were
instantly reminded of those royal passages through
that suggestive of fear well as state
but those who were not looking at the moment
TO great Pompey pass the streets of Rome' had
think twice before they realized that they beheld
the equpage and guards Of President of Republic
and that this un-Jefersonian simplicity was TO be
ieckoned among the signs and tokens OF the times.
In such fashion did Mr.. Cleveland pass from secre-
tary Whi,ney's Ffthave. house to the Worth Mon
ument, and in such fashion II was borne in on many
observer that barring the difference between the
blue coats and dark helmets Of his cortege and the
scarlet tunics and gliterng trappngs of the Horse
Guards, the very like progress Of Queen
Victoria from buckingham Palace 10 the Houses OF
Parliament. Thus, I'm small things as IN great ones
the drift Of the powers that be toward English ways
apd p0mps and ceremonies tides strongly and fore
shadows what with their continued rule might be
pccted I'm the future