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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
TWO MEN BLOWN TO ATOMS.
Disastrous Explosion of Nitro CITY cerius
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3 at Butler. Pa.
II BUTLER, Pa, Dec. 10.-At a quarter
past this morning Butler was shaken
from center, to circumference by nitro
glycerine explosion at the Butler
torpedo company's magazine, two
miles south of town. The ex-
piosion occurred when cans were
being put into the wagons at the facto-
ry. James O. Woods and William Me-
dill and their wagon and team were
blown into unrecognizable fragments.
The woods in the vicinity of the maya
zine are icing searched by hundreds of
men for the remains and the great
est excite ment prevails The larg-
er part of the factory buildings are
demolished. The factory was crushed
down and only the smokestack remains
intact. The raftefs of the magazine fell
down over the glycerine there but it
did not explode. Woods shoulder and
right arm have been found twenty
rods away. A small part of Medill's
trunk was taken from the to of tree.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
DUG UP $1,000 IN GOLD DUST

Treasure Buried at Plattsmouth, Neb.
by a Forty-niner, just Recovered.
PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., Dec. PA. R..
and P. E. Torey, of Charleston, S. c.,
have unearthed copper pot containing
1900 worth of gold dust. 1t was buried
by Henry Hopkins, an uncle, who
brought it back from California
with him in 1919. He was attacked
by thieves in Plattsmouth, but
managed to bury the dust before
he was overtaken. He afterward disap-
peared and is supposed to have been
murdered. His brother came to Platts-
mouth in 1866 and made vain search
for the treasure. The Torey brothers
recently found a letter among their
mothers effects telling about the burial
of the GOLD
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
THIRTEEN TRUE BILLS.
Indictments Against Silcott, the Default
ing House Clerk.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. 14.-No less
than fourteen indictments against c. E.
Silcott, the defaulting cashier, were or
dered bv the grand Jury of the District Of
Columbia in session to day. He will be
charged with forgery, and extradition will
follow, provided, of course, Mr.. Silcott's
whereabouts are discovered. The whole
machinery of the government is in action
now, and all OF the special agents Of the
treasury at large, the secret service divis-
ion. and the officers of the customs service
are searching for him. The hunt began
last Thursday afternoon, and has been in
nroCreSS ever since.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Famine in North Dakota,

BISMARCK. N. D., Dec. 10.-Gov. Miller
has sent message to the Legislature on
he question of restitution among far
mers, recommending that all matters
pertaining to the subject in North Da-
kota be referred to the committees OF
agriculture. Accompanying his mes
sage were communications from Nelson,
Ramsey and Roulette Counties, in which
the most serious cases of restitution in
the state exist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Queer Provisions ola Will.

HAGERsTowN, Nd, Dec 1.-THE will
of the late Capt. FL. Smith, of this city,
who died at Kansas City, Mo-, directs
that the uneral expenses shall not ex.
coed $50, and that his remains be
wrapped in cloth, packed in unslaked
lime. and that IS be set aside for some
one to pour water into his coffin. until
the lime cremated the body. His will
also directed that if he died during the
day he should be buried one hour be-
lore sunset, and if he died at night he
should be buried one hour after sun
rise. He lie $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
MORE PAY FOR MANY MEN.
A General Advance In the Gard Rate @
Iron.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 12.-It is stated
upon the authority of Secretary Joseph
d. Weeks, of the Western Bar Iron
Association, that before the end of the
month meeting of the association
will be called to increase the card
rate of iron. The present price
of bar iron is from 100 cents to
1.95 cents per pound. The next
increase will bring it up to the 2-cent
card and over. The Amalgamated As
ISOLATION can then demand that the card
rate be revised and the rates increased.
This means general increase in wages
for every member of the association.
It will affect at least $4,000 workmen in
Pittsburg.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
IN A RECEIVERS HANDS.
Coal COmpany's Works SURRENDERED
81 900, 600 Mortgage.

Coal Company's Works Surrendered
ON 81 900, 600 Mortgage.
P1rTsBuRG, Pa, Dec. Fin the
United States circuit court to-day Attor-
ney A. H.. Jolien, Of New. York, APP
peared for the Central Trust Company,
of New York, and asked that a receiver
be appointed tor the Cameron
Iron q Coal Company, of Pennsyl-
vania. The company, on March l.,
1888, executed mortgage in favor of
the Central Trust Company for 81 600, 900
and has defaulted payment. The plant
Is still IN operation, however, and the
hondholders and creditors are anxious
that the receiver be appointed and the
works continued in operation, in
order that its standing may
be preserved. Edward M. Par
rott, of Orange County. n. Y. is re-
ceiver. Judge Atchison fixed the re-
ceiver's bond at $l00.0Oo.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Safe Blowers at Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 12.-The fact has
just transpired that expert cracksmen
entered the Office of G. A. Whyland &
Co.. commission merchants, on Pacific
Avenue, on Wednesday night, and
opened the safe in most workmanlike
manner and carried off about S. 600
worth of securities, most of them nego-
fable
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Peace Prevailing IN Brazil.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE manager of
the National Bank of Brazil, referring
to the adverse English comments re-
garding the stability Of the republic,
telegraphs that the comments are
groundless. He says that complete
tranquility prevails throughout the
country and the people have entire
confidence in the government. Every
thing progresses well.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Felled by Sandbaygers.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 11.-Gen. George
W. Smith, prominent attorney and
member of the state Legislature, was
knocked down and robbed by footpads
within q block of his home last evening.
The thieves did not disturb his watch
and chain. Gen. Smiths injuries are
not of a serious nature.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
&. MONEY TO AID ERIN.
DIR. Reilly Cables Fifteen Thousand
lRra Tn the Old lionnfru

DIR. Reilly Cables Fifteen Thousand Dol
lars to the Old Country.
DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 12.-Rev. DR..
Reilly, treasurer of the Irish National
Land League, to-day cabled $4,000 to
DR.. Kenny, treasurer of the Irish
League, for the use of the tenants de-
tense lund.- DR.. Reilly, in an interview,
said: 1.-THE need of funds for the
League was never more urgent. The
Irish people are, entering upon the last
stages of their agitation. A desperate
struggle is on between the tenants and
landlords of IreIando
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
PREPARING FOR A WAR.
steps Taken To Strongly Fortify Cana
dian Cities.

Steps IAKeH tO strongly FOrtlfy CAna-
dian Cities.
HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 13.--Elaborate
improvements are being made to the
forts al this place. Orders were received
from the Imperial government some
time ago to have everything put III
read ness for an attack by any
enemy. AS consequence of this or
der Halifax was never SO strongly
fortified and defended as at present.
The surrounding country has been sur
veyed and the location of the new fort
settled. The work is indeed SO extern
sive as to give the impression that
Great Britain expected war in which
Halifax is to play an important part.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
MYSTERY OF ouAKERDoM.

No Clue to the Whereabout< of Banker
Ditman, of Philadeiphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE mys-
terry surrounding the Disappearance OF
Joseph G. Ditman, president of the
solved. The police continued this
morning the dragging of the Schuykii
River in the vicinity of the Fails OF
Schuylkill, IN tie hope of finding the
body. butihus far no trace OF the missing
man has been found. There is still con-
siderable talk regarding Mr.. Ditman's
supposed financial difficulties. 1t was
learned to-day that Mr.. bitman carried
about SliO co fof lifeN i,,sn eron
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
RECLAIMINC DESER T LANDS.
Monster Irrigation Sche me for the

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 1O.-T. F.
Cakes, president of the Northern Pa
cifc Railroad, was in the city last week
accompanied by General Solicitor Nc
Naught and General Manager Hanna,
ford to discuss with Western mem
bers of the Senate and House
plan to be laid before Congress
at this session for the ir-
rigation of the arid lands OF
the West. Mr.. Cakes proposes that
Congress shall give to each of the West
ern states the arid lands within it's Dor
ders. The Northern Pacific will lend
its aid to irrigation companies to be
formed under authority of the indi.
vidual states for the improvement OF
these lands
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Sailing Around the Horn.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Dec. 13.-The
United States steamer Thetis left for
Mare Island navy yard yesterday to
undergo necessary repairs after her
long cruise in the Arctic. Twenty-three
of her crew will leave for the East by
steamer San Jose, their time Of service
having expired.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Slain at a Birthday Party

TUscoLA, ILL.,, Dec. 12.-While attend
ing birthday party at the residence of
Claus Hanson, ten miles southwest of
here, Peter Stolly and David Krow, two
prominent German farmers, became
engaged in quarrel, during which
Krow was stabbed seven times by Stol-
ly and had his throat cut His wounds
are probably fatal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
"wh1stltng WILSON, Dead,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. William
G. Wilson, known as "Whistling Will
son." died at Camden, yesterday, and
physicians will make post-mortem ex-
animation of his body to discover the
location of the whistle which he swal-
lowed in infancy ard which ultimately
caused his death. All through his lie
he was troubled with spells OF prostra-
ton, during which his throat would
give out whistling sounds. Wilson died
of pulmonary consumption.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Gen. Booth Pays a Fine.

GENEVA, Dec. 12.-Col. Clibborn
Booth. chief of staff to the commander
of the Salvation Army, who was ar
rested for infringing the decree by
which he was expelled from Switzer-
land, was arraigned to-day and iber.
ated upon the payment of E5.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
A Tennessee Lynching.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 12.-Laura
Stivers. 7-year-old girl. was assaulted
in the woods near Cleveland, Tenn,
Yesterday, by white man named Will.
Cardin. A posse Of citizens caught him
last night. He was fully identified by
Il -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
cleveland Buys an Island,

New YORK, Dec. LEX President
Cleveland and Joseph Jefferson have
bought the islands IN Wakeby Lake,
near Sandwich, Mass, a very pictur-
esque spot and one noted for good fish
ing. 1t is said that they will put up
,lnn Or the most central of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
RIVERS BOTTOM DROPS OUT.
A Michigan Mine Flooded by Peculiar
Accident.

CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich, Dec. 10.-The
Caledonia mine was drowned out. Mon
day, under peculiar circumstances. The
miners ran shaft under the river, and
when a blast was exploded the river
burst through and filed the mine. The
men barely escaped with their lives.
The loss on the property destroyed will
be great.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
PAYS Dearly for Ais Fun.

81. PETER, Mimi, Dec. Estate SEN
ator T. +. Bowen has been mulcted in
the sum of $500 in the suit brought
against him by P. V. Collins, editor of
the st. Peter Tribune last July. Bow
en- gave Collins beating because of an
article in the latter's paper rejecting
upon Bowen's legislative career.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
CLEVER sWINDLER JAILED.
Arrest of doc" Warren, well-Knowl
Con" Man.


Con" Man.
New YORK, Dec. 13.-J. J. Carter.
alias "Doc." Warren, was arrested late
last night for swindling. His system
was to advertise for an assistant at
Southern and Western expositions at g.
salary Of $50 month and expenses.
In every case deposit of from $3.50
to 5000 was required. When the
money was secured the victim was
sent to Philadelphia, where he was met
by confederate of Carter's, who sent
him on to st. Louis or some other West
ern city. The swindIers always tried to
ascertain how much money their dupe
had, and sent him far enough to ex-
haust it in paying his travelling ex-
penses and leave him stranded there
and unable to return.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Forging American securities.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-Two men, named
Turner and Clark, have been arrested
on charge of forging and uttering
Gillian and Alabama bonds. The ar
rests were made in connection with the
theft of 922.000 from Barring Bros. &
Co. in 1883. The prisoners were ar
raigned before police magistrate, to-
6av and ronaudod
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Many Buildings Wrecked by Wine

CAMBRIDGE Cry, Ind, Dec. IA
rain storm accompanied by vivid light
ming and tornado, visited this vicinity
yesterday. No special damage was done
here, but about four miles west the de-
etruction was great. An area of twelve
by Jour miles was covered. The storm
travelled southwest to northeast. Many
buildings were partly wrecked.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Big Haul by Burglars.

KoscrUsKo, Miss, Dec. 11.-Burglars
entered the store of Carter & Lee, last
night, and blew open large iron safe,
from which was taken nearly $25, 900 in
cash. The robbers fed with their
booty, and not only evaded capture but
left no clue by which their identity
might be revealed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
High Honors TO a sultan.

ZANZIBAR, Dec. 13.-On Monday next
the Sultan will be presented with the
insignia of the English Order of st.
Michael, st. George and the grand cross
of the German Order of the Red Eagle.
All the available British plen-of- war are
arriving here for the purpose of giving
eclat to the occasion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
A Christmas shopper Robbed.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. u.-Three men
jostled against woman in the Fair,
when one of them snatched her hand
sachel, containing $427, and escaped.
The police are looking for the trio.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Two Children Drowned

PORT HOPE, Ont, Dec. 13.-Last even
ing two little boys. sons of Joseph NAL
lette, and a son OF E. nj. Mitchell, ofthe
Port Hope Gardens. went skating on the
electric light pond, where they we're last
seen. They broke through the ice and
were drowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
FULLER'S. HIGH TRIBUTE.

The Chief Justices Address on the
Inauguration of Washington
Praise for the First President
An Eloquent Speech to Congress
on the Centennial---The National
Legislative Halls Crowded With
Government Officials and Promi-
nent Citizens.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
GOING TO THE PACIFIC.
Important Extension of the Illinois Gen.
trail Contemplated.

TACOMA, WASH, Dec. 13.-It is re-
ported that the Illinois Central is coming
TO Puget Sound. G. H. Prescott. of the
Northern Pacific, received a letter yes
terday from the chief engineer of the
Illinois Central, asking for figures for
the next best pass through the Cascade
Mountains to the one chosen by the
Northnrn Paoific
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
Novelist saltus eueu Tor Divorce

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Helen r.
Saltus has brought snit for divorce from
her husband, Edgar Saltus, the novelist,
on the ground of adultery. Elsie w.
Smith and Fanny Gieryan are named as
co-resnondenta.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-18
j VOTERS ALL OUT.

20
An Exciting Local Election Held in
Chicago-Trying TO Get Major
ityiof the New Drainag e. Board
Three Straight Democrats,
Three Independent Democrats
and Three Independent Repub-
Hcans Are Elected.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-06-27
THE CENSUS CLERK QUESTION

A Washington despatch says, that tn e
idea that seems to prevail to the effect
that the President has decided to place
the Census Bureau under the jurisdiction
of the Civil Service Commission is errone
GUS. No such order has been issued.
The Superintendent of the Census claims
that it is serious legal question wheth.
er the Secretary of the Interior could
delegate powers, which Congress has
distinctly and IN terms conferred upon
him, to other branches of the govern
ment. The question between the Civil
Service Commission and the Census
Office is not one of examination of clerks,
but one of far greater import, namely,
the methods of appointing those clerks.
AS the law now stands land according
to Senator Hale ,as it was intended to be-.
the appointment of all employees of the
bureau is vested in the Secretary of the
Interior and the Superintendent of the
Census, the latter recommending. the
former approving. Should the Civil Ser
vice Commissioning rry its oint the meth
cd of appointment would be absolute
ly changed. This is the legal aspect of
the case; the other question is that of
temporary employment. The Superin-
tendent of the Census says the maximum
number of clerks employed in the tenth
census was in March, 1881, 1900. In
Ma Oh, 1882, 1906 had been discharged.
About 1000 will probably be employed
upon the next census. Within one year
1900 or 1000 will have to be dismissed.
Superintendent Porter contends that
it would be outrageous to allure appli-
cants here from Maine to California and
leave them stranded. He is not wor-
ried as to the result Of the controversy.
Mr.. Porter is obliged to call halt upon
the inroads made upon his time by the
office seekers. Hereafter he will only
see applicants for office on Monday Of
each week, and then only between the
hours of and II. He has made this in
the interest of the work placed under
his charge.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-06-27
HOPE FOR VERMONT FARMERS.

Although large tracts of Western lands
are yet to be thrown open to the set le-
ment, it is expected that next census
will show that the public domain IS prac-
tically exhausted, an area equivalent
to the aggregate of Germany and France
and double that of Great Britain and Ire.
land having been made productive with
in ten years.
Millions of acres yet will remain I'M
occupied but'these are poorly fitted fol
mans use and are not likely for msny
years to come to be made the subjects OF
attempts to render them productive. 1t
is evident, therefore, that with the pub
lie domain occupied, there must be a
turn in the tide, which must inevitable
raise the value of farm lands in the East
When once Western farms cannot be OBJ
tanned for the bare cost OF surveys, East
ern farmers will be less likely to emf
CRATE to the West and healthy de
mand must be created for farming lands
IN Vermont and other Eastern states
The increase of population in the West
will also tend to decrease the amount OF
shipments to the East, owing to tbs
greater home consumption in the West
and this will be benefit TO the East by
stimulating increased production here
and must add to the value of farms In
Vermont and other Eastern states.
Vermont farmers have every reason
to view the future with confidence and
hope. -Herdd.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-06-27

Church, and the Sacred Heart Society of
the French Church. We have been I'M
able to obtain the order OF the process
sion, except that the fire department will
form at the TIFFANY Hose House, and,
reinforced by the f, NJ. 7. A. B. Society
with the band, march to the depot,
through Main, North and River streets,
there to be joined by the ladies' societies
and avail; the arrival of the excursion
trains.
Immediately after the trains come in
the procession escorting the Bishop and
clergy, will march to the church site
where the ecclesiastical portion of the
exercises will take place.
That all this will be done in good or,
der" and credit to both istor and PEG,
pie we have no doubt. FIR. Michaud
closes his request for an offering thai
day in these words
MAY | reQu ct you to help us in Ihi'
way; if for any reason you cannot come
will you please hand your offering to {
friend to deposit for you. have called
on some of our business friends, anC
with Gods help l will continue until
have seen all. / have been most gener
ously met thus far and feel most CRATE
full and hope that may be able to re
pay the citizens in my own humble man
ner, by taking lively interest in tn,
welfare of this community"
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-06-27
THE WOODEN MILLS.

As stated list week the Wooden Mills
have been sold to the John s. Holden
Manufacturing Company, and contract
or bond has been passed to ensure the
delivery of the deeds. This naturally
assures the sale Of the property, and we
understand that the parties in interest
will be in town next Tuesday to COM
plete the transfer of the mills to their
new propriet rs.
On Friday last Mr. Geo. F. Leonard,
the Boston partner of Mr. II len, and
Charles Green, the new superintend mt,
were here. The latter is from the May
nard mills. which are the largest woUen
mills in New England, running SO sets.
Mr.. Leonard is also interested in the
Gilbert mills-a % set establishment.
We speak of this to show the character
Of the men who are to have control OF
this Bennington indu- try. having already
no ed the connection of Mr.. Holden with
wooden manufactures. Our mills are OF
81 set capacity. just what the new firm
will do is not yet made public. but that
the wheels will be set going and the
property utilized in a handsome way is
assured. We find this item Il Iating
about in our exchanges, but do not know
its source
The Remington mile, recently Dur-
chased by Massachusetts parties, will he
put in condition for manufacturing and
10 sets out Of the % in the plant will
start Immediately. The purchase price
is about $50, 900, some 10 per cent. OF its
cost. The mill will run on wooden goods,
business being conducted under the
name of the John S. Bolden Manufac-
turing Co. Charles Greene of the AssO-
he' O. or v vr--1 Niss has been -
u It, tel sup.rttirnnd-n. The owner ~ ia
remove to Bennington and will run the
mill on orders, selling direct to the trade. "