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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
Flags at HaIf-Mast on All Public and
Private Buildings.

LONDON, March 9.-Queen Victoria
and the Price of Wales were informed
of the death of the Emperor at $50
o'clock this morning. The news reached
the clubs before the members assem-
bled. Special messengers informed the
ministers, the Prince of Wales, the
foreign ambassadors, various members
OF the House of Lords and persons
prominent in political circles.
Flags are at half-mast generally
throughout England on account of the
death. of Emperor William. At lilo
o'clock this morning Prince Henry of
Battenberg conveyed a message from
the Queen to Count Won Hatzfeldt, the
German ambassador, expressing Her
Majesty's sorrow at the Emperor's
death. The balls which were to have
been held at Dublin Castle tonight and
on st. Patrick's Day have been post
poned.
Large crowds gathered about the
newspaper offices, and many were the
expressions of sorrow and regret, ming
gled with sympathetic remarks as to
how the death of the Emperor would
affect the new Emperor, Frederick
William.
The Queen has sent kilograms of con-
dolence 20 Berlin and to San Reno.
The Lord Mayor has postponed two
banquets which he was to have given
shortly, in consequence of the death Of
the Emperor.
On the assembling Of the House OF
Commons this afternoon Mr.. Smith, the
government leader, referred with deep
sympathy to the death OF the German
Emperor. Sir William Vernon Har-
court, in the absence of Mr.. Glad
stone, concurred in the remarks with
Mr.. Smith. General surprise is ex-
pressed that the House Of Commons did
not adjourn in consequence of Emperor
William s death.
The Queen was dressed in deep black
when she took her carriage exercise in
the gardens Of Buckingham palace to-
day. Her face wore very sad express
sion. All the officials of the palace and
the servants are dressed in mourning.
The Prince of Wales, in deep mourn
ing, visited the Queen at 10 o'clock this
morning and again at noon.
The court has been ordered to wear
mourning for month. All state cere-
monies have been cancelled.
The Prince Of Wales, Prince Chris
tan and Prince Henry of Battenberg,
who will represent the Queen, will at
tend the Emperor's funeral.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
II. ". POTT rs DEAD.
Fatal Termination of the Railway M
a%er,S Long Illness.

Fatal Termination of the Railway Man
ayers Long Illness.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 9-Thomas
j. Potter, vice-president and general
manager of the Union Pacific Railroad,
died at Welcker's Hotel at Ills this
morning. Mr.. Potter came here in his
private car on his way to Florida With
his family and DR.. Ransom, his physi-
clan, about two weeks ago. He was
afflicted with dropsy Of the heart and
travel from Omaha to Washington
SO fatigued him that it was deemed adj
visable to make short stop to a. 4
rest. From the day of the arrival
Mr.. Potter began to sink, and wi II
sixty hours it was feared he was dying.
He rallied, just a little, and has since
been in that condition where the bor-
der line between life and death was
scarcely perceptible. His death this
morning was not a surprise to his fam
lily.
The remains will be taken from here
to Burlington, his old home, in his
special car, and will leave at s o'clock
this evening
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Treaty With Mexico.

a dispatch from the City Of Mexico,
March s, via Galveston, says: Reports
are in circulation that it is not unlikely
that Minister Bragg will take up the
general subject of tie commercial rela-
tons between Mexico and the United
States, with view of negotiating treaty
of friendship, commerce and navigation,
the old treaty having lapsed. There is
way managers and Americans engaged
in mining and commercial business to
have their interests protected by good
treaty, such as the French and Germans
residing here enjoy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Will Effect a Settlement.

A Pittsburg dispatch of the 9th says:
There is good prospect-of a settlement
of the Flint glass strike within the next
twenty-four hours, and a general re-
sumption of work in the factories next
week. A Joint conference of manufac-
turers and workmen is in progress here,
and as both sides evince a disposition
to compromise, settlement tomorrow
seems almost certain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Death in a Mine.

A shocking accident in which five men
were instantly killed, occurred in the
Cleveland mine at Ishpeming, Mich,
on the 5th. The men were engaged in
blasting out an old diamond drill hole
at the bottom of No. 3 shaft. They
heated piece of Il inch gas pipe to
and charged it with dynamite while
still hot, inserting it in the drill hole.
From the heat of the pipe or some other
cause the charge prematurely exploded,
killing all five. The men killed were
VIM. Gendle. Alfred Lucas, Erick Mat
fison, John Williams and Charles Rusk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Shot by Prohibitionist.

At Uptonville, KY, on the 18th, in a
quarrel over the liquor traffic, DIR. Over
st.eet, an cid and respected physician,
was fatally shot by J. d. Upton, the
leading merchant of the place. The vii
lage is under local prohibition law and
the quarrel grew out of charges that the
doctor was conniving at illicit sales of
liquor. Upton, who is a Prohibitionist.
is under arrest. DIR. Overstreet died.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
The Panama Canal.

In the French Chamber of Deputies
on the 9Th, bill was laid on the table
which proposes to authorize the Pan
anna Canal Company to issue a lottery
loan of 24,0OO,OOO francs. The bill is
supported by number Of deputies of
different politics. The preamble urges
the necessity Of furnishing M. de Les
seps with means to continue the con-
struction of the canal and prove the en-
terprise feasible, and states that the
time is ripe to fix public opinion upon
the ultimate prospects of the canal, and
settle the gu sion one way or the other.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
UNITED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
The Prince and Princess of Wales CeIe-
brate Their Silver Weddins.

brate Their SlIVer Wedding.
LONDON, March 10.-The Queen, Duke
of Albany, Princess Beatrice and Prince
Henry of Battenberg, all attired in deep
mourning, drove to Marlborough House
to-day to greet the Prince and Princess
of Wales on their silver wedding day.
A crowd gathered on the route and
cheered heartily as the royal
party passed. The party remained
at Marlborough House half an hour
On their return they were again heart
lily cheered. The gloom caused by the
death of Emperor William is somewhat
eclipsed by the royal wedding festivity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
EIoped With His stenographer.

Judge E. G. Ruggies, who few days
ago skipped from Wichita, Kas., with his
stenographer, writes letter bearing the
date of March Z, from st. Louis, to his
wife, stating that he never expected to
return to Wichita, and that she should
make the best of it. He seemed to be
happy that he was off with his charm
ing clerk. The judge had mortgaged
some of his property three times, claim
ing to be first mortgages. He also sold
$25, 900 of real estate, getting cash, though
the property was heavily mortgaged.
He also borrowed money on it but few
days before he sold. His library, one
the finest in the state, was mortgaged
for S25. 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

At New York in February, 1886, Dav-
id Sibersteins, years old, fell on a
street car track and one of his arms was
run over by a car Amputation was
necessary. On the 9TH inst. jury gave
the boys father a verdict for $4,000.
The driver of the car had only one eye
There was no conductor on the car and
his single eye was fixed on passengers
whom he suspected of not paying. He
testified that he was unwell on the day
of the accident, but was obliged to work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
A BURSTxNG EAY-TVHEEL.
Disastrous Accident in an Iron MILL al
POttsyille, Pa.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, March S.-Thls morn
ing, at the fshback rolling mill OF the
Pottsville Iron & Steel Company, the
slipping of belt Increased the speed OF
the engine to such an enormous velocity
as to cause tie bursting of the great fly
wheel. Great damage was caused to
machinery and building by the fving
fragments and Charles Treble, a labor
er. was struck on the head and instantly
killed. Several others We're injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
DETOURED BY TVOLVES.
A Dakota Farmer and His Son Torn to
Pieces in Sight of Home.

FARGO, D. T., March Word has
reached here to-day that man and his
son, living at Poplar Grove near Fort
Totten, were eaten by pack of wolves,
last week. The facts as near as can be
obtained are that the father and son left
their house with shovels to clear the
snow from havstack not more than
fifteen or twenty rods distant, and were
attacked by pack of sixteen wolves,
which literally ate them alive while the
wife and mother gazed through the
window at the horrible sight, knowing
it was certain death to 60 out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
NIanitoba's Demands.

Premier Greenway, of Manitoba, has
arrived at Ottawa, and will have an in
terview with Sir John Macdonald. He
says that he will insist that the Canadian
Paciic's monopoly must cease. Mr.
Martin, his colleague, said that the peo-
pie of Manitoba were not actually pre-
pairing and drilling for armed resist
ance, but that such contingency was
being discussed BY the people
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Iowa LIQUOR Decision.

The Iowa supreme court has filed an
opinion reversing the decision of the
Polk County court in the case of the
state VS.. Ward and others for selling in
toxicating liquors. The court holds in
this case that liquor brought into
this state to be sold unlaw-
fully is subject to seizure at all times
and anywhere. even when in possession
of a person holding permit to sell.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
WILL COME IN AUTUMN.
Gladstone Decides to Visit America DII
ing the Present Year.

LONDON, March lot can be stated
upon absolute and direct authority that
providing his health will permit William
accompanied by his son, Herbert, and
Sir Lyon Playfair; but it is hardly
probable that Mrs. Gladstone, who
holds sea voyages in mortal horror,
will be induced to form one of the party.
The visit will be entirely private one
and the ex-premier's physicians, two Of
whom, according to private plans, will
accompany him, will see to it that all
invitations to banquets, formal recep-
tons, etc., will be declined on the plea
of advanced age and the necessity for
an utter avoidance of excitement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
A Weu-Known Printer Dead.

Charles G. Hale, well-known
theatrical printer. of Chicago, was in
stantly killed on the night of the 10th.
He boarded a crowded Clybourn Ave-
nue. car and, at the corner Of Ontario
Street, was pushed off. He fell to the
ground in front of an approaching car,
the wheels of which ran over and
crushed his head, killing him instantly.
He leaves a wife.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
BETWEEN TWO FIXES.
Abyssinia's King Surrounded by Hi
Armed Enemies.

ROME, March S.-A dispatch from
Massowah says that Gen. San Mariana,
the Italian commander, has sent tele-
lam stating that the Soudanese beyond
Goudar have occupied Ambaskara, and
that the Abyssinians are stationary be
tween Asmara, Goura and Debaroa
''King john" he says. appears to hes
itate between attacking us and return
ing to engage the Soudanese."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
HAD STORMY PASSAGE.
Mrs and Miss Garfield Arrive at Ne,
York. From Europe.

York, From Europe.
New York, March THE North Ger
board Mrs. Garfield and her daughter,
arrived this morning Mrs. Garfeld's
two sons, Irwin and Abraham, together
with John A. Logan, son of
Gen. Logan, went down to Quaran-
tine on board the United States
cutter Chandler to meet Mrs. Garfield.
The Trave experienced boisterous
voyage. When off the Needles the
steamer met with heavy seas and strong
westerly winds, both of which she bat
tied with during almost the entire voy-
ACE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
THIRTY PERSONS KILLED.
Terrible Destruction by the Explosion of
q Steamers Boiler.

a Steamers Boiler.
New YORK, March 9.-The steamship
Athos has arrived from West Indian
ports. On leaving the harbor of Carta-
gena, February %. her captain learned
that the boiler of the river steamer
Rafael Reyes had exploded and thirty
persons had been killed.
The Rafael Reyes was little excur-
sion boat, and with pleasure party had
gone up the River Digue. Nearly all of
the passengers, about forty peo-
pie in all, were killed. A
Mr. Grau, father of the editor of the
Isthmus, was among the killed. The
owner of the vessel IS brother of the
president of the Republic, and doubt
less on this account the true facts OF the
catastronhe Wi ] ne, e be known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Death of Porte Crayon."

A special from Charleston, w. Va,
SAYS that D. H. Strother," Porte Crayon,"
died at that place on the 0th. He was
born in 1916, went to New York in 1915
where he studied art and in 1853 became
we'll known as the author of a series of
amusing papers illustrative of travel,
scenery, and manners in the South and
elsewhere. All his articles were pub
lished in HarDer's MONTHLY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Lace Factory Burned,

The extensive lace factory' of Duden
& Co.. at Williamsbridge, New York
suburb, was entirely destroyed by fire
on the Sth. A large quantity of valu-
able lace that was Intended for export
was stored in the factory and the loss
on this and the building will amount to
over SIC 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
GERMANY'S NEW RULER.
Frederick William Leaves San Reno for
Berlin.

SAN RENO, March 9.-The Emperor of
Germany Frederick William) passed a
fairly good night. During the early part
OF the night he was restless but he slept
better afterward. He and the Princess
will leave San Reno Immediately for
Berlin
Emperor Frederick III. was greatly
disturbed on hearing the news of his
fathers death, but is now much more
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
sCRAMBLING FOR PLACES.
Collapse of the Great Strike of the Penn
sylvania Miners.

sylvania Miners.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, March 10.-Persons
from Hazleton confirm the report that
the miners strike is at an end in the Le-
high region and that there is a general
stampede of miners for places. The
miners already at work complain bitter
ly that the companies are taking advan-
tage Of their necessities and requiring
them to work for less than was paid be-
fore the strike
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
THE LATEST NEWS
scott's Miners Surrender.

Congressman SCOTS 500 miners at Mt.
Carmel, Pa, who went on a strike Janu
ary l, for an increase of wages, have re-
turned to work Internationally. Some
of the more prominent leaders in the
strike movement were refused employ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

tranquil. He has received hundreds of
kilograms of coincidence. His wife re-
ceived many ladies and gentlemen who
have been in Frederick's service and
who called to express their sympathy.
The new Emperor and his wife will
leave for Berlin at 9 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
SHOP HANDS Discharged.

Three Hundred Fort Wayne Employees
Thrown Out of Work.
PITTsBURG, Pa, March 7.-Three hun
dred workmen at the railroad shops OF
the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago
Railway Company in this city were dis
charged to-day on account Of lack oil
work. About 700 men are still employed
in the various denartments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

GenHle was married and hat "a family
consisting Of wife and five children.
The rest were single men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
DEATH COMES AT LAST.

The Venerable German Monarch Fxpires
Final Summons to the Emperor
Kaiser WilheIm's Suzferings Ended
by the Grim Reaper at Haif-past
Eight This Nornlng-Scenes in the
Death Cham ber-Europe's Sorrow,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03
The Best Food for Hogs.
Prairie Farme


Only during the last two or four weeks of fat
tening is it profitable to feed hogs on corn alone
and doubtless some bran or other balancing food
can be added then with profit. Corn has been
so much t5e greatest factor in the cheap produc-
ton of pork in the chief hog raising regions of
the Northwest that an element of danger in it
has often been overlooked. Many farmers feed
it with very little other food to growing pigs
and to breeding animals well as to fattenlng
hogs, as it tends to fat in q remarkable degrees
the frame is rounded up, the desired form pro-
duced and the farmer sees need of a better
food. The danger in corn is a subtle one, and
as it works slowly and in, an unseen way it is
the more necessary to exercise great care IN Its
use. 1t builds up fat but leaves the bones,
muscles and nerves without proper nourish-
ment. These injuries cannot see until
some vital function, as fecundity digestion Is
impaired. or some disease, as Scrofula or fever
or lung trouble. is contracted. The injurious
effects may not be seen In one, two or even more
generations, but if corn is fed almost exclusive
ly evil will result eventually. The prime object
of hogs is to act as machines in the production
situations and be healthy in all their functions
a minimum of cost for food, care, breeding. etc.
To retain the vgor and value of these machines
through many generations a diet with consider
able variety in it is necessary. In buying
males or breeding sows hog-farmers should sat
isfy themselves that they get animals which
have been intelligently fed and the ancestors of
which were likewise well cared for Bran,
clover, skim milk grass or other muscle and
bone forming foods not very expensive. but
they have their greatest value in giving King
Corn his highest utility.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03

Rodgerss consumption is twenty fve tons per
annum, and includes Gaboon, Angola and Niger,
East Indian. Cape and Egyptian. The large
tasks weigh from fifty to one hundred pounds
pounds each; and small from three pounds to
ten pounds. The firms average weights are
thirty five pounds. Twenty five tons contain
1000 tusks of thirty-fve pounds each. and as
that at least eight hundred elephants per annum
must suffer from Messrs. Rodgers e. Sons
alone in their cutlery and their productions.
Very little Egyptian ivory has recently come to
hand The Cairo merchants buried their treas
ures during the Soudan to keep them out
of the Mahdi's hands, and even now they are
reluctant to send to market What is sent is
the result of boarding, not hunting. Egyptian
ivory; which is mainly sold in London, islargely
used by cutlery manufacturers and in other
Sheffield industries, well by piano-forte
makers for keys The paucity of Egyptian
is largely compensated for by the increased
weight Of west coast African. which
is growing in favor for hating the higher classes
of table cutlery. The ivory dealers of Africa
are very good hands at obtaining full value for
their goods, and some Of the Sheffield firms find
that they not novices in fraudulent trading.
They 'load" ivory quite as cleverly Lam
cashire can load cottons. By pouring lead into the
cavity of the tusk the weight is greatly increased
and there is possibility Of discovering the de-
ception until the ivory has passed through vari-
Gus hands to the cutlery or other man ufacturer.
Then the workman finds the grind against
the lead, sometimes swapping the steel teeth.
One Sheffield firm recently found lead embedded
in several elephants tusks, from eight to twelve
pounds in weight in each. As ivory ia worth
twelve shillngs per pound. there is a perceptible
profit in selling lead at that price. At London
the prices of soft Indian and eastern Africa
tusks. soft Egyptian, Cape ana west coast Afri-
can were dearer, but in tho opinion of practical
brokers ivory has not much altered for fifteen
years. for, while some qualities now OF
greater value, others have got cheaper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03
PersonaI and Society.
SOCI6ty.
Mr.. G. b. Thompson, of the Evening News, is
81 -

Mr.. G. B. Thompson, of the Evening News, is
sick with fever
j. NJ. Taylor, mail-carrier of district No IL,
the North Side. was remembered by the resi-
dents OF that section with a purse of $25 for a
New Years gift.
Mrs. Berg Apologize and daughter Mary will
sail for Europe the 18th. Mrs. Applegate
will return in about six weeks. and Miss Apple
gate will join Mr.. Lilienthal and family of New
York, for an extended trip.
The tw enty fifth anniversary of the marriage
of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Roney was held at their
residence, No. 302 Park avenue. on Saturday
house was beautifully decorated with evergreens
Mr. and Mrs. Roney received many handsome
presents.
In the account given in yesterdays Journal
concerning the dedication of the Third Christian
Church. it was stated that the memorial window
to Mrs. Hannah Beeier was furnished by Agnes
Fletcher and Dr. Wagner. This statement WAS
only partially correct. The window
furnished by Mrs Beeler's children and grand
children. Agnes Fletcher and DR.. Wagner being
among the number.
Mr. Charles II. Oefinger and Miss Jennie
Schnsrrenberger were married on Thursday of
last week. at the residence of the brides parents,
near Brazil, Rev. Mr.. Smith, OF the Brazil NJ
e. Church, officiating. Mr. Oefinger was
formerly connected with the firm of Charles
Mayer q Co., of this city, and is travelling
for a St. Louis wholesale house. Messrs. Her
man Frauer, G. Keyler, and other friends of the
groom from this city attended the wedding.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03
Meeting of Purdue Directors.

The directors of Purdue University held their
annual meeting at the New Denison, last night
They usually meet in Lafayette, but as several
Of their members are members of tn State
Board Of Agriculture, the sessions of which
take place here tomorrow. accommodate them
the place OF meeting this year was changed.
After disposing of the customary routine bust
ress the directors talked about the United
States agricultural station that is TO be estab-
lished at Purdue. The station will be separate
from the university but the directors of the latter
are to control it. A building is to be erected at
once, as the government has appropriated $l5,-
000 for it. and the expectations are that itswill
be ready for occupancy by the LIST of July. Who
the officers of the station to be the board
knows, but declines tn give their pames to the
public just now. Some Of them, though. will be
Purdue professors. The purpose of the station
is to have experiments IN stock breeding, agri-
culture and horticulture carried out. II has
been decided TO establish departments OF
chemistry, entomology and botany.