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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
NINE MEN SHOT DEAD.
Bloody Race War Breaks Ont Near Ans
tin, Tex.

Bloody Race War Breaks Ont Near Aus
tin, Tex.
AUSTIN, Tex, June ia bloody
shooting ARRAY occurred eighteen miles
southeast of this city last evening, in
which four white men and five negroes
were killed and others wounded. There
are many conflicting reports about the
cause of the difficulty, but it appears
that in the neigbborhood here the
trouble occurred a colored justice of
the peace, Orange Wickes, and colored
constable, Isaac Wilson, were recently
elected. They caused the arrest of a.
white man, and race row at once broke,
out. At least 100 armed men gathered
on the. ground last night, ready to renew
the fight this morning, but ali has been
quiet go far as known here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
ARREST OF A JUDGE.

A Jurist of Savannah, Mo Charged with
Swindling.
SAVANNAH. Mo-, June 14.-Judge Nc
Lain, president Of the savings institution
which failed Wednesday of last week,
was arrested yesterday afternoon for re-
ceiving deposits knowing that the bank
was insolvent. The liabilities of the
bank will reach $4,000, and the assets
will be over $l50,00J. Only $780, was.
found in the safe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
EXODUS our OF PANAMA.

Nine Thousand Laborers Sent Home
from the Canal Works
PANAMA. June 1.-THE canal collapse
continues the topic on the isthmus, not
that as matters stand it affects the
"canai,' but that the collapse has af-
fected all here, and produced great
suffering. Thousands, as report
ed, have already left, but there are
others who yet require transportation.
In all upwards of 5000 Jamaicans have
been sent back to Jamaica, and SO in
proportion those of other countries
have been removed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
The Armagh Disaster.

At Armagh on the 10Th, four employ es
of the Sunday school excursion train,
which was wrecked near Armagh on
Wednesday with such fatal results, were
arraignedi in court and charged with felo-
NOUS killing. The prisoners are
McGrath, the engineer; Parkin-
son, the fireman; Moorehead, the
guard, and Elliot, the traffic
managers clerk. The magistrate dis
charged Parkinson. A passenger Of the
train testified that when the train was
stopped on the grade Moorehead placed
q stone under a wheel of the last car
riage and uncoupled number of car
dia' ely descended the grade at rapid
rate. The doors of all the cars were
locked. The court adjourned. Nc
Grath and Moorehead were released on
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
Fatal Railway Wreck.

BALTIMORE, Md, June IA collision
between two freight trains near Havre
de Grace, on the Philadelphia Division
ofthe Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, result
ed in instantly killing Joseph Mexican,
brakeman, and wrecking several cars,
two of them loaded with provisions for
Johnstown sufferers. 1t is claimed by
train hands that the telegraph operator
was at fault.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
TORE DOWN THE BARS.
Two Murderous Burglars Hanged to
Railway Bridge

CoRYDoN, Ind. June 13.-James Dea-
win and Charles Tennyson were lynched
at 2 o'clock this morning. They we're
taken from the Jail here by mob of 200
men, and removed to the bridge west Of
town, where an effort to make them
confess failed and they were strung up.
The two men attempted to rob
the residence of James Lemay, of this.
place. Lemay resisted and was shot.
though not fatally wounded. A young
woman. a niece of Mr.. Lemay, was also
shot, being seriously wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
SeaIers Sail for. Rehring Sea.

OTTAWA, Ont, June 13.-The govern
ment has received advices that several
Canadian sealing vessels have sailed for
Behring Sea- The British men-of- war
are still at Victoria. B. G., but it is like
" that one of them will cruise in Alas
kan waters. later on In the season.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
The Canal Again Heard From.

The French governments Panama
canal relief bill was introduced in the
chamber of Deputies on the 18th. 1t
empowers the iquidator of the COM
pany to place, on the best con-
ditions possible and regardless of
the legal limit as to price, the
100000 of the bonds which have not
yet been subscribed for. 1t also author
ICES subscription of "a 900 900 francs to
cover the expenses necessary tor the
maintenance of the works, pending an
inquiry into the question of the compile
ton of the canal. The Gquidator will
not be obliged to issue the bonds, but
he can negotiate with tinanciers to place
them. The bonds will remain as lottery
honds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
THE LATEST NEW S


The transfers strike at Duluth was
augmented on the 18th by the addition
of about fifty men, and now there are
400 out. In the afternoon the strikers
gathered on Piedmont Avenue and for
chilly deferred others from going to
work. The police were on hand and
after time drove off the assailants and
the others went to work. One or two
strikers were arrested
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
1T MAY MEAN WAR.
Russin Thought to Be Preparing to At
tack Germany and Austria.

tack Germany and Austria.
VIENNA, June 1S.-A Berlin letter,
printed in the Presse to-day, says the
impression is increasing in Germany
that the Cars remark at banquet in
st. Petersburg recently, that the Prince
of Montenegro was the sole sincere
friend of Russia, was directed at Ger
many as well as Austria. The letter
says the repetition of such an incident
would Danish all hope of maintaining
peace, and points to the continued
strengthening of the Russian arma-
ments on the western frontier as an in
dication of Russia's hostile intentions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
LABOR COMBINE IN CHICAGO

Anti Powderly Men Unite in the New
Brotherhood.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 15.-The organiz-
ing committee of the new labor organi--
zation known as the Brotherhood of
United Labor met last night, T. B.
Barry president. 1t was reported that
labor organizations representing about.
1000 members had signified their inten-
tion OF uniting with the new order.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
Damage From Storms.

Dispatches of the 18th from New Jer-
sey, Delaware. Maryland, Eastern
Pennsylvania. New York state, and
New England as far east as Maine, in
dicate extensive damage to property
and some loss of life by storms accom-
panied by lightning, this evening. In
New York Catholic church spire was
struck, the cupola stripped away
and stones weighing 800 pounds
displaced. An oil tank in JERSEY
City was struck by lightning, and the
flames from 100000 gallons of petroleum
have been burning much of the night.
No lives lost. Another fire from the
same cause occurred in the lumber dis
trict, but was headed off, The tele-
phone exchange caught fire and was
completely burned out. In Pittsfeld,
Mass, the rain was SO heavy that spar
rows were driven into the stores for
shelter. The Center FIGURING Mills at
Elmira, n. Y, were demolished by
lightning. From all parts of the affect
ed territory comes news of great dam
age to crops and fruit trees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
ASKS AID OF THE POWERS.
Austria Takes Steps TO Prevent a Void
With Servia.

With Servia.
LONDON, June 1.-THE Times corre-
spondent at Constantinople says to-day
that the Porte has been advised from
Vienna that Austria regards the presen.
hostility to Austria OF the regents. OF
Servia as casus belli, and hopes that
European diplomacy will succeed in set
curing moderation of the hostility
The porte has sent six Syrian battalions
to Crete.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
Troops to Ouell a Riot.

PARIS, June 14.-Fighting has occurred
between French and Italian navvies in
the department of Haule Marne.
Troops have been sent to quell the dis
turbance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
ENFORCING THE TREATY.

The Samoan Convex tion to Go Into Eff
feet at Once.
BERLIN, June 15.-Several provisions.
of the Samoan treaty will be enforced
before the treaty is formally ratified.
The consuls at Apia will forthwith in
vite Samoa's adhesion to the treaty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
BESSEMER'S HARD LUCK.
Many Men Made Idle by Suspension of
Work on the Colby Mine.

IRoNwooD, Mich, June 14.-The great
Colby Mine. at Bessemer, closed down
yesterday afternoon, throwing 800 men
out of work. The mine was
formerly worked by Mather, Morse &
Co., who purchased a three-year lease
on the property. During these three
years the mine was the largest shipper
on the Gogebic range, and at one
time gave employment to 800
men. At the expiration of
the lease the original company ofwhich
Chas. 1. Colby is president, decided to
work the property themselves, but they
found it in such condition that they
could not see in which way they
were going to get returns Tor the
enormous sum of money that would
have to be expended to get the mine in
good working shape; hence the
shut down. This is sad
blow to the once booming little city of
Bessemer, as the entire population de-
pended on this mine. Hundreds of
miners are idle on the range, and
where to find work they do not know.
Joseph L. Colby, one of the owners of
the Colby mine, states that the en-
ployes of the mine who were laid off
day or two ago were men who had
been engaged to do some extra
work. There is large amount
of ore stocked at the mine,
according to Mr.. Colby, and there
is no intention of ceasing operations. Tt
is considered that the management of
the mine is reducing the working force
because it is unwilling to sell ore at the
prices which are offered at present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
The Vandalia's Sailors.

A statement is published in San Fran
cisco that large number of sailors of
the man of-war Vandalia, wrecked at
Samoa, are in that city without money,
and living on the charity of their friends.
The men of the Trenton and the
Vandalia lost all their personal
effects by the sinking of the
ships, and the government is supposed
to reimburse them by the payment of
$50 each. None have received this
money. The men of the Trenton. how
ever, received their pay. The Vandalia
men, through the death of the paymas-
records, have had no wages since March
Is. AS result they b I'VE been dis
charged from the service without pay
or clothing, with the prospect of many
months delay before being reim-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19

nations. Messrs. Whittemore, Towne,
Hunt and Thompson responded to a
toast to American Engineers societies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19

IT won't be long until they will be
taking the "bust" measure of the Okla
homa BOOM Washington Critic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
DASHED TO DEATH.

Many Little Ones Killed in an Accident
"A Railway Horror Near Dublin, Ire
land - Section OF an Excursion
Train Breaks Away n Steep In
cline and Collides With Another
Train-Over Seventy Killed and Many
Injured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-19
American Engineers Banqueted.

A banquet was given at the Guild
Hall, London, on the evening of the
18th, in honor of the visiting engineers
The use of the hall was granted by the
lord mayor in view of the international
character of the assembly. President
Goode, United States Minister Lincoln,
the dean of Westminster, Arch
deacon Farrar, and num-
Der of the most eminent engi-
neers were present. President Goode,
in proposing toast to America,
said that the Christianity of the Pilgrim
fathers was the foundation of American
prosperity. Mr. Lincoln, in felictous
reply. said he would refrain from re FER
ring to America, because in the pres
ence of so many American friends he
would be compelled to tell the truth.
Engineering. he declared, surpassed
diplomacy in cementing the unity of
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
A Thief and His Booty Found.

Chief of Police Harris of Johnstown
arrived in Wilkes-Barre ON Saturday and
in the pawnshop of Davidow Bros. found
a stolen diamond ring, the value of which
is supposed to be in the neighborhood of
$500. This ring was the property of
wealthy Hebrew lady named Mrs Pata-
lin, who was guest at the ill-fated
Hurlburt House, Johnstown, where so
many people bravely faced death toge-
ther. A few days after the flood the
body of Mrs. Patalin was found, with
the finger upon which she wore the ring
severed from the hand. A man named
Zundel was suspected of the crime, and
about month ago he went to Mauch
Chunk where he was arrested by order
of the Johnstown authorities and taken
to the Cambria County Jail. The ring,
however, could not be found, and iudg-
ing from the amount of money Zundel
had in his possession it was surmised
that he had pawned it. As he seemed
anxious to recover certain book which
he lost it was hunted up and found, and
with it was also discovered pawn ticket
for the ring from Davidow Bros Chief
Harris at once went to Wilkes Barre and
redeemed the ring. In this connection
it might be stated that Mr.. Harris has
done valiant service in Johnstown since
the calamity there, considering that he
lost his wife, six of his seven children
and all his property. He has been chief
OF police in Johnstown for twenty-five
years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

The census enumeration in 1890 is at
tracing attention already. The pay of
supervisors, as regulated by law, is 1925
at the expiration of work and 81 per
1000 people enumerated, but no super
visor is to receive less than 5000. In
thinly settled districts $l.40 will be al
lowed per 1000 persons enumerated.
Each enumerator will be allowed two
cents per person enumerated, ten cents
per farm and twenty cents per produc-
tive industry, but in the aggregate not
less than So per day. No enumerator
shall have over 1000 names as estimated
from the census of 1880. The enumera-
ton must be contemplated during the
month of June. Pennsylvania will have
representation of 5000 enumerators
On the last census the enumerators of
this state numbered 1928. This large
force will be under the immediate
direction of the ten supervisors, who
will be responsible to the superintendent
for the result in Pennsylvania. Their
duties will be to supervise the sub-divi-
sion and arrangement of their districts
with reference to effective work and
satisfactory and authoritative results.
For the first time in the history of the
census taken in the United States these
supervisors will be appointed by the
president and will require confirmation
by the senate. An official notification
has been transmitted to Senators Quay
and Cameron requesting them to send a
list of ten names of ten persons who will
be satisfactory for supervisors. They
will also naturally be consulted with
reference to the 5000 enumerators to be
appointed Throughout the state.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
ECKLEY ETCHINGs.

Austin Mochamer still remains on the
sick list.
Miss Rose Rodgers visited friends at
Hazleton last week.
Miss Mary McCauley spent a few days
in Honey Brook and Silver Brook last
week
Jas. Ward spent Sunday at Buck
Mountain, in company with the fair sex
of that place.
The Flushers and the Terrors will
cross bats on the grounds here next
Sunday afternoon.
'Patcher" takes great interest in
the Sandy road on Sunday evenings.
We would like to know what the attrac-
tion is.
Miss Annie Farrell, who has been
visiting her uncle JOS McGinty, return
ed to her home in Sugar Notch on
Monday.
VIM. Hayes returned last evening
from brief visit to Jersey City. While
there he tried to procure a battery for
his club, but was not successful.
Mark Campbell, the twirler of the
Terrors, is one Of the best amateur
pitchers in the region. Why don't
Freeland give him chance? P. P.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Two Tradegies at Pittston.

Shortly before ten o'clock Saturday
night fight occurred at saloon il
Pittston, in which Thomas Smell was
almost instantly killed at the hands Of
John Tate. During the day and evening
Smell had been drinking freely and it is
said was pretty drunk. A man named
Slncock was in company with him earlier
IN the day, but some quarrel had arised
between them for late in the afternoon
Slncock was seen in several saloons
VoWlng vengeance against Smell and
openly saying that he would lick him on
the first opportunity. The two men met
IN a saloon few minutes before 10
o'clock and the fight was renewed.
Tate, who appeared to be in Sincock's
company, took a hand in the dispute.
After the quarrel had been in some
progress time Tate hit Smell swinging
blow with his fist on the neck Smell
was knocked off his feet and fell with
great force against table He struck
with his neck fairly on the edge of the
table, dropped to the floor, and in two
minutes was a corpse, his neck having
been broken. AS soon as the fatal
termination of the fight was known the
greatest excitement prevailed. Chief of
Police McGrath was promptly on hand
and succeeded in arresting Tate, who
was placed in the lookup. Sincock
managed to elude the police and get
away. Smell was man between So and
4O years of age, residing in the upper
part OF Pittston, and a sinker by occupa-
ton. lie was unmarried.
sTABB1NG AFFRAY.
Following closely upon the heels of
a trof r
the stabbing of Edward Fitzgerald at
result of another drunken quarrel Bur-
CESS Barrett and several policeman
boarded the midnight train, accompanied
by DR.. Barrett, and repaired to the scene
of the fray Immediately. Fitzgerald
was found dying on the floor of an eat
ing saloon, bleeding from terrible cash
in the abdomen, portions of his bowels
protuding from the wound His injuries
were attended to by the physician and
he was made as comfortable as possible
under the circumstances. Walsh was
arrested at once, but denied having any
thing to do with the crime and stated
that Tommy Price was the man who did
the deed Price was taken in custody
but made statement to the chief i'm
plicating Walsh. The statement was
considered satisfactory and Price was
allowed to go. Walsh says that he and
two or three friends were standing on
the sidewalk when Fitzgerald, Price and
man named Kern from West Pittston
came out of the saloon. The latter began
to quarrel amongst themselves. Walsh
and his friends looked on, but took no
part in the dispute. Fitzgerald was
about to strike Kern when Price turned
and uttered an oath, and at the same
time drew knife and deliberately
stabbed Fitzgerald Further light will
no doubt be thrown upon the matter
when Price is compelled to give his
testimony. Fitzgerald is about 80 years
old and is the sole support of a widowed
mother.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22

| The anthracite coal trade continues in
stagnant condition, and there is q
general complaint from all quarters of
the inactive state of that important bust
ness. Notwithstanding the slack de-
mand for the domestic sizes and the
weakness of the coal markets, the actual
selling prices being considerably below
the circular figures, the weekly produc-
ton continues large, and much of the
newly mined coal is being stocked at
several of the principal receiving and
distributing ports in the East and West
in anticipation of large and importu-
nate demand for coal when the dealers
and consumers begin to lay in their sup
plies for fall and winter consumption
The inactivity of the anthracite trade
this month has been great disappoint-
ment not only to the individual opera
tors and shippers but to the larger min
ing and transporting interests as well,
and they are now buoying their hopes
for the future upon the knowledge that
the large buyers cannot hold back their
orders much longer, and consequently it
is expected that during the months of
September and October the trade will be
quite active.
The New York Engineering and Mn
ing journal of Saturday in its weekly
review of the trade, says "The an
thraclte trade is still in very unsatisfac-
tory condition. The demand does not
increase at all in proportion to produc-
ton, and prices are not at all up to stan
dard in fact, most of the coal moving is
on old contracts made at March and
April prices, and orders for coal at the
standard of August or even of June are
not numerous. At the meeting of the
sales agents this week the condition of
the trade and the overproduction were
the subjects of much animated discus
sion. 1t was admitted on all hands that
too much coal is being produced, and
yet it seems difficult to bring about q
restriction 1t transpired that the Le-
high Valley Company assumes that it
has the right of making up the loss in
output it sustained by the strike in the
Lehigh region at the close of 1887 and
the early part of 1888. This claim, if
allowed, would open the gate to every
other company to make up losses in the
past. 1t was, however, satisfactory to
find the company recognize the necessity
for some explanation of its overproduc-
ton. No definite plan of curtailment
was adopted, but it was agreed that the
output for August and September shall
not exceed 1000, 900 tons, and we under
stand each company will restrict in its
way to bring this about"
The total amount of anthracite coal
sent to market for the week ending
August 10, as reported by the several
carrying companies, was S66, 800 tons,
compared with SS3, ,S97 tons in the cores
ponding week last year, decrease of
16,907 tons. The total amount of an
thracite mined thus far in the year 1889
was 20, l34, ,534 tons, compared with 81
O56, 444 tons for the same period last year,
a decrease of 92l ,910 tons.-Ledger.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-08-22
Assist IA Worthy Object.

Rev. Thos. j. Brehony of Eckley is
making great efforts to have the neces-
sary repairs to his church completed
before the cold weather arrives. The
repairs contemplated consist of raising
the building several feet and excavatng
under it in order to have basement for
the use Sunday schools, society meetings
and library room. The contract for
the work, including the masonry and
carpentery, has been given to Hon. P. j.
Boyle of Hazleton, who is expected to
begin operations on Monday In order
to raise the necessary funds to defray
the expenses of the undertaking draw
ing for a horse valued at $3.50 will be
held on Washington's birthday, Febru-
airy %, 1890. The horse has been pre-
sented to the congregation by Father
Brehony for this special purpose. So
Letting committees have been appointed
and will visit their friends throughout
the region for the sale of tickets Those
who can do so should should assist as
much as possible, as Eckley is without
public hall or meeting room of any kind
except the school buildings, which ought
not to be used for any other purpose
than public instruction. The tickets for
the drawing will be sold at fifty cents
each