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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
SUICIDE OF A BANKER.
Edward c. Brock, of st. Louis, Shoots
Himself.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. edward c..
Breck, who has been assistant cashier
of the Commercial Bank Of this city for
the past five years, committed suicide at
his home, 2SlS Gamble Street, at 1888
O'Clock this morning, by shooting him
self in the head with a pistol. no
cause for the act is known. Mr.. Brock
was out visiting friends last night and
returned home shortly after midnight.
A few minutes later two of his
sons were awakened by a noise
which they thought was made by the
slamming of a door, but on investigat-
ing their father was found dying on the
floor of his room with bullet hole in
his right temple. He remained uncon-
scious until his death. Mr. Brock was
SO years old and leaves a wife and six
children. A coroner's inquest will be
held to-day, at which, perhaps, some
light may be thrown on the mystery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
THE AMER READY FOR WAR.
His Army of 10000 Men Prepared for

His Army of 10000 Men Prepared for
Attack on Russia.
Moscow, Feb. 9.-The Vledomosti of
to-day states that the Ameer of Afghan
istan has collected 10000 men on the
frontier with the intention of pur-
suing Ihsak Kahn. He has,
the paper says, made futile at
tempts to secure the co-opera-
ton of the Ameer of Bokhara in a
movement against Russia. When this
TACT came to the knowledge of Russia
she notified England that it would be to
the interests of both powers to prevent
the Ameer from taking any precipitate
steps.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
CAUSED BY THE WIND.
Buildings Wrecked and Several Persons
Killed at Hastings, Neb.

buildings wrecked ana SeV0ral PERSONS
Killed at Hastings, Neb.
A wind-storm struck Hastings, Neb.,
at IL A. NJ. on the 18th, blowing sixty
miles an hour, wrecking the old News
building and blowing in the front OF a
two-story building on Hastings Ave
nue.. At 1890 100-foot section OF
the sidewalk in front of pub
lie school building was blown
800 feet and Miss Aldrich and three
children were buried under it. A TO-
year-old son OF Mrs. Pulls was fatally in
jured, and Miss Aldrich's arm was
broken and her head hurt. There are
doubts as to her recovery. The other
children escaped with slight cuts.
At Omaha the body Of Thomas LON
bard, bookkeeper for Boyer, was taken
from the ruins the same evening. This
makes seven deaths from the falling
walls of the Meyer building blown down
by the wind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
THE PANAMA CANAL,
M. De Lesseps Gives UP the Effort to Or
ganiZe a New COMPANY.

M. De Lesseps Gives Up the Effort to Or
ganiZe New Company.
M. De Lesseps has sent a circular let
ter to the subscribers of the new Pana-
ma Canal Company in which he says:
1.-The law regarding the formation of
companies requires the deposit of
one-quarter of the share capital.
This condition has not been fulfilled
by the subscribers for the new issues Oh
shares. [ cannot therefore constitute a
com pany for the completion of the Pan
anna canal. 1t will now be necessary to
leave to the liquidator the care of our
interests and the destiny of work
which must yet be completed. We will
show our confidence by calmly awaiting
the decision of the liquidator."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
Hotel Fire in Florida.

The new hotel, Sutherland, at Suther-
land, Fla. was DESTROYED by fire on the
Gaping their lives in their night-clothes
A large excursion party from Omaha
were the only guests, and all of them
lost their clothing, jewelry, purses, ETC.,
valued at many thousand dollars. Moth
ing was saved Several of the ladies
were severely burned, but it is thought
that no lives were lost. The hotel WIS
valued at $4,000 In the Omaha party
were many prominent people of that
CITY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
GROUND TO FRAGMENTS.
Horrible Incident OF Fatal Collision in
y Massachusetts.

HOrrlbIe Inclient Ok Fatal COLLISION In
Massachusetts,.
Boston, Mass, Feb. 5.-An accident
occurred shortly after midnight on the
Lowell Railroad, near the Prospect
Street Station, in Somerville, whereby
an engineer lost his lie and fire
man, brakeman and conductor were
severely. if not fatally injured. An
engine tipped over on its side, falling
across the inner track. The engineer
was pinioned beneath the cab. A train
came down and before it could slow up,
collided with the locomotive and drove
it ahead toward the cross street bridge,
carrying the injured man beneath it.
When he was taken out he was horribly
1nd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
A Bad Judge.

At Cincinnati, late on the night of the
4th, in saloon Judge John W. Price. of
Avondale, drew big hunting knife and
cut John j. Farrell in the breast,
infiicting a serious though APP
parently not a dangerous wound.
He is an attorney, has been
Judge, but years ago retired in
afHuence. His family is connected by
blood and marriage with several of the
leading families Of Cincinnati. Farrell
is an examiner Of titles in the recorder's
Office. Both men had been drinking
together all afternoon. The quarrel
was about some trifie. Judge Price,
when soher, is amiable, but when in
toxieated has more than once proved
DANGEROUS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
Coal for Kansas Prisons.

The Kansas City Times publish as a
fac smile of secret agreement entered
into by the various parties accused of
fraud in connection with the Kansas
penitentiary coal contracts. 1t has been
alleged that the ate of Kansas has
been defrauded OF large sums of money
by the collision between the coal con-
tractors and the board of directors of
the Kansas penitentlarv
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
DIED BY THE DROP.
a Co1ored Murderer Hanged at Bran
depburg. Nv

denburg, ny.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 8.-James Ross,
colored, was hanged at Brandenburg,
Mead County, this morning at 7:20. He
was very cool and when asked if he had
anything to say replied firmly: Not
one word" The rope was cut and
the drop fell. The body was
turned over to James III. Rolls, a
medical student. to whom Ross had be-
queathed it. The crime for which Ross
was hung was the murder OF Benedict
Rhodes, an old farmer in Mead
County, on April 6, last. Rhodes was
found dead, Ross was suspected. Upon
being arrested he con essed that he and
another negro, named Parker, had
killed Rhodes for his monev.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
officer Snyder Acquitted.

The inquest in the case of James Nc
Gowan, the rioting stableman of the
New York Belt Line Railroad, who was
shot and killed by Officer Thomas Sny-
der, was held on the Sth. The testi-
mony developed nothing new. The jul
ry found that Snyder fired the shot that
killed MCGOWAN, and that the shooting
was justifahle, as the officers life was
in danger.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
BEHEADED WITH A RAZOR.
A Montreal Hotel Waiter Avenges an III
suit to His Wife.

MONTREAL, Que, Feb. 9.-Wm. Hold
en- was murdered early this morning in
a boarding house on Jurors Street bSa
man named McGrath, who was en-
ployed as waiter in the Balmoral Ho-
tel. McGrath is white man, but his
wife has negro blood In her veins and
Holden called her a niger, whereupon
McGrath sprang upon him and almost
severed his head from his body with a
razor. McGrath has not yet been ar
rested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
SOLDIERS OUT OF POLITICS.
Officers of the French Army Warned to
Remain Neutral.

PARIS, Feb. 9.-M. DeFreycinet, min
lister of war, has issued circular in
which he reminds the French officers
and soldiers that political demonstra-
tons by troops are forbidden. In the
circular M. DeFreycinet says: "Oficers
must refrain from taking part in politics.
| have repressed cases of such partici-
patton that have already occurred, and
| will be more severe in the future, I
rely upon the good will of all to obviate
measures which [ would adopt with
regret but without hesitation.o
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
IRISH LEADERS MEET.
A Great Convention to Be Held at Phil
adelphia in July.

adelphia in July.
CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 8.-The council
of the Irish National League met here
yesterday afternoon and passed resolu-
tons pledging support to the Irish peo-
pie and their leaders; expressing
gratitude to the enfranchised British
masses and to Gladstone; to reas-
semble Irish exiles in convention at
Philadelphia in July to aid the Irish at
home; that an address be framed to the
Irish people of America in behalf of
Ireland and her leaders; that the addi-
tional sum OF 10000 be sent to Ireland
at once. An address in accordance with
the fifth resolution was framed and
signed by the entire council. It is an
appeal for continued aid to the Irish
patriots
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
Cotton Mill in Ashes.

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. S.-The Riv-
erside Cotton Mill, at North Bridge, was
burned this morning. The fire was dis
covered at 6 o'clock. The mill was
owned and operated by the Paul Within
Manufacturing Co. The loss is estimat-
ed at $4,000, fully covered by insur-
ance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
WRECKED IN THE CHANNEL.
Many Vessels Lost on the English Coast il
a Gale

Many Vessels lost on the English Coast in
Gale.
LONDON, Feb. "a furious gale pre-
vailed In the English channel all last
night The weather was bitterly cold.
A number of small wrecks have been re-
ported. The British bark Glengrant,
Capt. Critchley, from Pensacola, has
been wrecked at Holy Head. No lives
were lost.
The gale in England and Scotland
still continues. Telegraphic commun ca
ton has been interrupted by the storm
and a number of houses have been
blown down. Ia Scotland heavy snow
storm prevails, and the railways are
blocked. Along the coast there have
been numerous wrecks. A bark has
been lost off Grimsby and ali hands
were drowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
White Gaps in Connecticut.

NoRwALK, Conn, Feb. 9.--"White
Cap" notices are being received by
prominent men. The last one was re-
ceiyed this morning by Isaac Seleck.
1t was embeIlished with skull and cross
bones. The excitement is intense.
Severa. persons were so frightened that
they left town. No outrage has been
committed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
Italian Socialists.

The authorize at Rome are alarmed
on account Of the activity of the Social
lists, who are busily engaged in spread
ing their doctrines among the working
classes and especially among those who
are now out of employment. 1t is feared
that the Socialist agitation will result in
riotous demonstrations
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
Indicted the Embezzlers.

The county grand jury at Indianapolis,
on the 9th, returned twelve indict-
ments, two of which are withheld
from the public. That one indictment
was returned against John E. Sullivan
for forgery and embezzlament is almost
certain. There is equally as much rea-
son to believe that Moore was also in
dicted for forgery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
An Iowa LIQUOR Decision.

The Iowa supreme court on the Eth,
by dismissing the writ in the case of
Grusendorf VS.. Judge Howatt. dealt the
liquor dealers of the state severe blow.
The case is an original package liquor
suit. The supreme court decides that
liquor in so-calle original packages, can
only be sold in the state in accordance
with the prohibitory law by persons
holding permits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
Two Fires i'm Mandelay.

Advices from Burmah announce that
Mandelay has recently been visited by
two immense CONGREGATIONS. In the
first the flames destroyed 632 houses, a
bazaar and Buddhist monastery. In
the second 500 houses were burned.
Both confagrations we're of accidental
origin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
Printers Wages i'm Chicago.

At meeting of the Chicago Typothe-
te, held February Z, an advance of two
cents per | ,000 ems on solid matter was
made in compositors' wages. The rates
now stand 50 cents for loaded and 81
cents for solid matter, and will go into
effect immediately.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
TAKEN AS A HINT.

Bismarck's Organ Says Mr.. PendIetcn 10
uI-The Minister'S Recall Evidently
Desired-The National Zeitung Says
America Has No Right to Establish a
Coaling Station at Pago-Pago, in Sa-
mOa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
Libby Prisons New Site

CHIcAGo, H., Feb. Libby Prison,
which will soon be removed rom Rich
mond, Va, to this city will occupy a.
site on Wabash Avenue, near Sixteenth
Street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
THE LATEST NEWS
A Typhus Epidemic.

Typhus fever has broken out in Da-
boka, Hungary, and is rapidly spread
ing. Ten persons have already died
from the disease. In addition to the
fever the inhabitants are suffering
greatly through the failure of the potato
cron
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13

| establish a United States court in the
Indian Territory was, on motion of Mr..
Vest, taken up in conjunction with the
| House bill to change the eastern
and northern judicial districts of
Texas. The substitute was agreed
to, and the bill passed A con ference
was asked, and Senator'S Vest, Edmunds
and Wilson (Ia.) were appointed con-
| ferees on the part of the Senate. On
motion of Mr.. Sherman the House
| amendment TO the direct tax refund
| ing bill was non-concurred in, and a
conference asked. Senators Sherman.
Morrill, and Harris were appointed con-
Ierees on the part Of the Senate.
The fOrtification appropriation bill was
then taken up. On motion of Mr. Man
derson an item Of 100000 was inserted
for the purchase of movable submarine
torpedoesi mpelled and controlled at will
by power from shore stations. The sew
eral amendments reported from the
committee on appropriations were
agreed to and the bill passed. Senators
Hoar. CuIlom and Cockreu, were ap-
% inted, with the presiding officer, the
Senata committee on the inauguration
ceremonies Mr. Henderson offered a
resolution, which was agreed to, for the
appointment by the presiding officer. oil
The tellers on the part of the senate in
the counting of the presidential votes.
The senate then resumed consideration
ofthe Union Pacific Reminding Bill-the
gu, stion being on Mr.. Mitcheil's mo-
ton to re commit with instructions to
the committee to report bill applying
also to the Central Pacific. and Mr..
Stewart addressed the Senate,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-09

nFPUTY L. S. LAND AND MtNFBAL
- surveyor for Ncvsds, Mines laid out
and Surveyed fer Patent. Land surveyed. ap.
plicatious. contracts. payments on land, and
app raining to tnkng up or holding land OF
the State or Government attended 10. shall
keep fully posted as to all land. taken up and
vacant In the eastern part of Nevada. Al
ross, ElkO, Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-09
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Eill be made as low a. lie consistent with
" business principles. Apply at the Of.
I terms.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-09
sooMs NEEDN'T APPLY.
4 Dakota City That Is Content to Rely
ON IeS Merits.


'Can you direct me to Pacific Cityp"
asked the Buffalo man of a station
agent in Dakota as he left the train at
"huddle'' of four or FIVE houses.
Fright across the street for in
formation, SIR" was the reply, and
the stranger walked across to a shanty
bearing the sign of 'Real Estate and
put the same question to q red-headed
man who was busy folding and sealing
q prospectus.
This Is It, SIR" was the calm
reply.
"Why-why-"
You are disappointed. of course"
''Well, rather"
''4ou expected to see a city of at
least five thousand inhabitants, with
parks, schools, factories, churches
and all thatP"
'Yes, did"
That's the way with many others,
but 1t Is not our fault. Our object is
to go slow and sure, and not create
any thing like a boom to give ficti-
tious values. We have done remark
ably we'll thus far. One year ago this
was the only structure in the city.
Now look around"
"Now l can count seven"
Exactly. That's what our latest
prospectus says-improved seven hum
dred per cent in one year. Can you
ask town to 60 ahead faster than
thatp Don't confound this wonderful
progress with a boom, however.
Boorrs have killed half this Western
country. We don't want my"
''How's real estatep" queried the
Buffalo man after awhile.
advancing, of course. Six months
ago | offered lots on Washington av-
enue for $40 foot. To-day am ask
ing $50. That's 100 per cent isn't it,
and nothing like boom. We are
simply growing on our merits alone.
That's the proper way for town to
grow"
':Any factories herep'
There are. A year ago we had
none. Now we have q blacksmith and
a shoemaker. That's an increase of
200 per cent, and want you to find a
town to match it. There has been no
boom, however-remember that. It's
just natural growth.
whats the populationp''
That's one OF the strong points in
my new prospectus. A year ago I
was here alone. To-day we number
twenty-five souls. Think of the tre-
mendous per cent of increase! All
legitimate and on its merits, and no
boom to cause rush. "
'Are the future prospects flatter-
ingP'
Exceedingly so. This climate is
good for catarrh and q check on bill
iousness. Our seasons are very mild,
and a farmer can get sixteen hours a
day out Of the hired man. This ia q
great distributing point for trade, and
the center OF manufactures, and we
shall seek to have the National oapi-
tai removed here. We expect six rail-
roads and two canals to cross here.
largo universities have asked for sites,
and before the end of the year Con-
gress will be asked for q public build
Ing, to cost not less than q million
dollars. FlatteringP l should re-
mark. But We amt doing any crow
Ing about it. It might start q boom,
and booms are the bitter foes Of new
towns. We want to grow on our
merits as the coming city OF the
glorious West II you write any thing
for your home paper just put that in
ALI legitimate and solely on its mer-
its. and no booms need apply. IN. Y.
Sun.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-10-09

The wealth OF church members in
the United States, rs given in the CEN
sus Of 1880, was nine billions Of dol
lars. Thcir contributions annually
for missions was an average OF one
sixteenth Of n cent for every dollar, or
one dollar in every 1856.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

Making an average number Of cases treated sue
c'ssfully per week the past year Of 2,3 This rec.
ord which is open 10 the inspection Of all interest
ed, speaks for itself The year last past has been
the most successful Of the u years Of our expert
ence, but 1870 bids fair to Outrank all it, prejecrs.
sprs We court investigation, and arr satisfied to
have our claims stand or fall on their own merits
For the accommodation Of thuse who cannot
spare time or money for trip to Boston, the Off
GERS OF the Institution have decided TO send To Brat
tlrhorn their specialists every Monday and Tues
day for one month, to give such advice, rNamina-
ton or treatment a. may be needed In each case
Note the day and date Of each visit, this is the
only time that can b. given To this place They
will lc at the BROOKS House
Monday and Tuesday, July % and %.
Monday and Tuesday. July 30 and 30.
Monday and Tuesday, August D and 6.
Monday and Tuesday, August | , and 3.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02
Vernon.

There will be services at the Universal
church at 2:3O Sunday afternoon. Kew l.
W, lllman will preach.
The wet weather has put the farmers IN
their worst possible humor. 1t is rather
trying to human nature to be compelled To
ones crops being spoiled, as the oaU'
hay and potato crops are IN many places
b. A. Streeter lost his mare this week IN
peculiar manner. She had got on the
railroad track and was first seen by HIM ON
the bridge over the highway, when he at
tempted 10 turn her back and, being pima,
she lost her footing aud fell TO the road be-
low, some IL or 10 feet, causing her death
in "a few minutes. Julius Stockwell OF West
Brattleboro ON Monday drove under TINS
same bridge as the White Mountain eN-
press passed over it, and his horse became
frightened and unmanageable, and Mr. ,.
was thrown out near by and hurt quite
badly. The horse ran as far as Mr. Nose
leys, who attempted 10 stop him, and the
horse ran upon the railroad wire fence ana
was caught, but was badly cut by the WIRE
1t is reported that Isaiah T. Mallory was
assaulted by two tramps on Monday even
ing at the watering place about inhs
north of Warren Howe's Mr.. Mallory had
stopped 10 water his horse when they &C
costed him aud inquired the time ne
looked at his watch and they commands"
him 10 pass il over 10 them "a scrihIhass
ensued in which clubs were freely used ana
Mr. Mallory kept his watch and the tramps
measured their length upon the ground
Holmes 4 Reynolds have finished saw ing
the timber ON the Franklin lot
Squires and wife have gone TO Rutland
English Thomas bought horse and ROAD
cart at Gilson's auction last Saturday "a
Withheld is in Boston this week. Mrs.
Withheld and daughter, Mrs, Kenney OF
Danvers, Mass. will start for Dakota next
Tuesday. They go TO visit IL, L. Withheld
of the Vermont Loan q Trust Co. at drahd
Forks, and viii also visit friends in 81 faI,
and other places.-Mrs. II. II, Rs%sdell
and son of Worcester are at +. W. John-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

Business at the shoe shop is lively, a
large amount of goods being shipped daily.
y social hop was held at the Sadawga
house hall last Friday evening A good at
tendance and an enjoyable time was re-
ported.
DR. +. d. Stafford bought pair of nice
young horses in Brattleboro on Saturday at
G. =. Gilson's closing out sale The doctor
finds, in his extensive practice, that IA
fresh pair of horses occasionally do not
come amss
The Messrs Newton were in town the
23d, accompanied 10y two civil engineers
sent by the Fitchburg railroad company,
We have not heard their report as yet in
regard to the reservoir.
The meetings of the Loyal temperance
legion have been postponed until the first Of
September.
Mrs. Almeda Brown is at work for Mrs.
Cutler.-Mrs. Charles Sherman of North
Adams, Mass, is boarding with Mrs. l.. II.
Howard. Martin Brown, who has been
working at the Spring House, is going to
Monroe Bridge to work for G. A. Perry in
his store Moses Newton was in town on
Tuesday. Mrs Hiram Carley has recently
visited in town Il Fox contemplates
building a slaughter house ON Harley Up
tons farm. GEORGE Albee remains in a
critical condition
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02
Westninster West.

Rev. J. A. Ranney occupied the pulpit
last Sunday. His allusion to former DAYS,
when he preached his first sermon here as
years ago, and what he had passed through
since, was interesting and pathetic. He is
remarkably wellpreserved man of ~
years.
Mrs. Horace Goodhue, jr, and two
daughters of Northfeld Mimi, who have
been visiting relatives here, left Wednes-
day.-Mrs. Charles Campbell and son from
West Brattleboro are at Fred Campbell's
for a short time. Francis and Helen Hall
children of Alfred Hall of Winchester,
Mass, are boarding at Geo. Goodell's -
Mary Buxton of Rockingham is at f.. b.
Halls. Mrs. Carrie Wilcox and Miss Lena
Morris, from New York city, are among
the recent arrivals in the place, also Misses
Grace and May Harlow of Keene, N. H
Miss Genevieve Slate is stopping few
weeks with her mother, Mrs. Stevens
Miss Abbe Reynolds goes to Fitchburg,
Mass, Saturday, to remain few weeks. -
Fred Harlow, who is spending his vacation
here, has gone to Bratteboro for two
weeks to assist H. H. Thompson.