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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24

B. P. Hutchinson, better known as Old
Hutch, astonished the world by the man.
ner i'll which he manipulated the Chicago
wheat matchmaking tits said, the enor-
nous sum of$5, 900, 000 on his wheat deals,
i'll less than month. Eccentric; possessed
of little education, his success seemed mar
vellous
His friends, and those who know him
best, were not surprised.
A prominent resident broker of Chicago
who knows him well, tersely sums up
Hutchinson in these words: "What he
knows he knows well, and that's Old
Hutch's secret"
We once heard a prominent stock opera
tor speaking of Jay Gould, remark: He
knew year ago what the balance of us are,
just finding out. Gould knows his business
thoroughly, and we don't, else we, too,
would be Goulds."
A noted manufacturer of certain medic
inal remedies has achieved a worldwide
reputation simply because he possesses a
thorough knowledge of his business.
Enterprising and progressive he was not
disposed to rest content with the introduce
ton of the only genuine remedy for the
prevention and cure of all kidney and liver
disorders, the name and character of War
ner's Safe Cure being familiarity known in
every household throughout the entire civ
llized world-but ne concluded to further
benefit the world and revive some old-fash-
Toned remedies which have for period
been lost.
Re-discovered, they are the oldest, the
newest and the best.
Used when the Pilgrim Fathers landed,
they have been much improved upon, and
are now known as Warmers Log Cabin
Remedies" chief among them being LOG
Cabin Sarsaparilla" for the blood, and
" Log Cabin Hops and Buchu Remedy"
tonic and stomach remedy.
Old Hutch's secret is worth its millions of
dollars to him, and millions of people in
the United States will rejoice that they are
ow enabled to secure the best of those old
ime Log Cabin Remedies through the use
of which our grandparents attained and en-
Dyed rugged healthy old age
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
KING MCPHERSON.
An Interesting Story of Adventure Cup
North.


A very pretty little story, which prom
Uses TO develop into an interesting trial,
has reached Washington from Alaska.
1t is to the effect that about three years
ago a man named Mcpherson sailed from
San Francisco and eventually landed on
one of the Aleutian Islands, off
the coast of Alaska. Mr.. Nc
Pherson's entire outfit consisted OF
suit of clothes, an American flag and
cheek enough for regiment, together
with paper purporting to have been
signed by Atty.-Gen. Garland, appoint
ing him commissioner. AS soon as he
landed on the island he raised the
American flag with great deal of cere-
mony, took the command of 600 natives
and compelled them to address him
as king" Mcpherson. Each season he
eXacted a heavy tribute from the
natives, and altogether he seems to be
having a lively time. Things went
along very smoothly for him until a
few months ago, when he had some
difficulty with three of his subjects, and
fearing that there might be a mutIny
he determined to dispose of all those
who did not bow to his authority with
good grace, He arrested the three re-
~calcitrant Aleuts, tried them by court
martial, he himself composing the
court, and sentenced them to be
hanged. He carried out the sentence
Somehow or other tue report of Nc
Pherson's rule reached the Treasury De-
partment and special agent was sent
to his island to investigate the matter.
This agent recently reported the facts to
Secretary :Windom, substantially as
they are stated above. Now it is said
that revenue cutter will be sent to the
island for the purpose of arresting Nc
Pherson. It is the intention of the au-
thorities to bring him to San Francisco
and to try him for murder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
THE PEOPLE WALK.
No Street Cars Running on Any of the
Lines in Minneapolis.

No Street Cars Running on Any or the
Lines in Minneapolis.
A Minneapolis dispatch of the 10th
says: Six days have passed since the
street cars quit running in Minneapolis.
Despite President Lowry's assurances
to the contrary, no attempt was made
to-day to take out cars. SO far as the
public can see, tie street car company
has not made any effort to furnish
transportation to the public beyond
the abortive movement of last
Friday, which was frustrated by
merely suggestion of oppo>
sition on the part of the strik-
ers. The company alleges that it
is waiting until Mayor Babb gives the
word to move cars. Mayor Babb as
much as acknowledges this. The COM
pany claims to be anxious to move cars
when the mayor promises police pro-
lection. He will not promise this until
the new officers sworn in are better
organized. The opinion prevails that
the company has not succeeded in
hiring enough men; hence the
shop employees were informed
this morning that they would be re-
quired to take out cars. They quit work
shortly after 10 o'clock. About all the
men on the pay roll of the company now
are the office employees and ioremen of
the different barns. All efforts to settle
the trouble by arbitration seem to have
bee abandoned. The result of it all is
that the people walk, and will, to all APP
pearances, continue to do SO Tor some
fi,oo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
VICTORY FOR PULLMAN.
Decision Against the Wagner Company In
the Vestibuled Cars Case.

OeClslOn AsaInsr the wagner company In
the Vestibuled Cars Case.
At Chicago on the 18th, Judge Ores
ham delivered an opinion, Judge Blod-
gett concurring. in the case of Pullman's
Palace Car Company VS.. the Wagner
Palace Car Company, in the
United States circuit court, de-
claring the Pullman-Sessions patent
for vestibuled cars valid and that
the Wagner Company was infringing.
The Sessions patent covers that portion
of each half of the vestibule consisting
of iron face plates under spring press
ure, completing the vestibule by tight
joint when cars are coupled in train SER
vice. The judges opinion analysed the
several American, English and foreign
patents alleged to have anticipated the
Sessions invention, finding that none of
them anticipated, or even suggested
that invention. The defense of prior
anticipation of the Sessions invention
IN the old Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
canvas hood canopy was declared by the
Judges to be without efficacy Or standing
IN that such device was fragile in its
construction, without suggestion to the
Sessions invention, and abandoned
! since 1878 as worthless even for the
purpose of keeping cinders from the
platforms, for which it was intended.
The court.therefore, made the tempo
rary Injunction against the Wagner Com
pany perpetual, and referred the matter
OF damages to master in chancery to
take testimony
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
BANK ROBBERS IN JAIL.
Two Bold Thieves Fail In CIeverly
Planned Robbery.

Two Bold Thieves Fail in CIeverly
Planned Robbery.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, April 16.-A bold
and nearly successful attempt was made
at noon to-day to rob the State Bank.
Two men went into the bank when only
two employees were present. One COW
cred the employees with revolver while
the other vausted over the railing and
thrust about $4,000. lying on the teller's
table, into valise. At this moment a
depositor entered, and this forced
the uncovering of the assist
ant cashier, who rushed to the
safe to get his revolver. The robber
threw the valise to his accomplice, who
dashed into the presidents room by
mistake. He then jumped through a
window and fed. Meanwhile the 9TH
er man had escaped. There was a wild
rush, in which three or four policemen
joined, and finally the two robbers were
caught and lodged in Jail. The names
of the men are given as James and
Fred Douglas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24

tionery clerk; prohibiting county judges
from drawing papers in the settlement
OF Wills or receiving any pensation
for acting in any manner in such settle
ments; providing for the regulation of
building and loan associations; amend
ing the charters of the cities of Depere
and West Depere; providing for state
ment by the county treasurer of all
lands to be sold on account of delin-
quent taxes. The Assemblymen took
an early adjournment in order to play
game of base bali between the Demo-
Gratis and Republicans. The Democrats
were victorious by score of 35 to 90.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
VICTORY FOR LEGIT[ME.
The War in Hayti Said to Be Virtual
at an End.


The War in Hayti Said TO Be Virtually
at End.
New YORK, "A pril 16.-Charles Preston,
son of Haytian Minister Preston, who
represents .Legitime's government in
New York, has just returned from the
seat of war in Hayti. M. Preston
brought copies of LIE Moniteur, printed
in Port au Prince, April 4, containing
the latest news of the war.
Gen. st. Fleur Paul, of Legitime's
army, has captured L'Artibonite, and Is
threatening Gonaives and St. Marc
Seven hundred refugees have come to
his army for protection.
The capture of Hippolyte's strong
Id. Dessalines, is thus officially de-
rlbed: AT 6 o'clock in the morning,
zen. Dardignac attacked the formida-
pie ramparts near Passe-a. Roche, two
miles from Dessalines, and, after terri
Die tight, which lasted tour hours, dis
lodged the enemy from their strong
position, before which Legitime's
forces left twenty wounded and five
dead. Among these last was Gen. Bay
ard, the veteran commander of the
place of Grand Salines. At IL O'Clock
the division of Gen. Dardignac was at
the doors of Dessalines, awaiting
the division of Gen. Nirret in order
to continue his operations. That
division, after terrible conflict, arrived
at ! O'Clock, and at o'clock the enemy
had left their stronghold and the two
divisions entered the impregnable for
tress of Dessalines. These two memoir
able days have cost the rebels A dead,
132 wounded and 103 prisoners"
This battle is considered a decisive
one in favor of Legitime.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
BADEAU,S CASE INVALID.
Effort to Draw Salary "a n Captain an
Consul at the Same Time.

Effort to Draw Salary Captain and
Consul at the Same Time.
An opinion was rendered by the
United States supreme court on the
18th, in the case of Adam Ba-
deau appellant, vs. the United States.
This was suit brought by Badeau
for pay as q retired captain in the army
from April 2S, 1870. to September Is,
1881, during which time he was consul
general, and from Nov. 70, 1882, up to
the date Of the filing of the suit, during
which he.was consul-eeneral at Havana.
The United States filed a claim,
stating that Badeau was indebted to the
United States for money enormously
paid him as an army officer for portions
of the period from Dec. 81, 1869, to
Oct. 81, 1882. The Court OF
claims, by divided court, dismissed
both claims. The supreme court holds
that Gen. Badeau, while drawing salary
as consul-general, was expressly inhib-
tied from receiving any additional COM
pensation for discharglng the duties of
any other office. The court also re-
fuses to disturb the judgment Of the
court of claims adverse to the counter
claim of the United States
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24

Bold and Successful Robbery of q Mail
Car at Chicago.

Car at Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 18.-The mail car
on the Lake Shore Road, which left here
at 7:45 last night, was robbed before it
had gotten out of the city limits. The
thief secured the pouch containing
about 100 pieces of registered mail for
Cleveland, and was rifing the contents
in an empty freight car. between TWEEN
ty-second and Twentythird Streets,
when detected by a Waterman. AS
the Waterman looked in the car, the
man jumped out of the door on the OPP
posite side and escaped. He had
opened about dozen registered letters,
and succeeded in getting away with their
contents. The pouch which had been
cut open was brought back to the post
Office. No guess can be made as to the
amount of loss.
''It was the registered pouch made up
in this Office for Cleveland, said Assist
ant Postmaster Rea, to-day. "Forty-
nine packages IN all were taken, and
while we can give no figures it is we'll
known that the Cleveland pouch is al
ways valuable one."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
MICHIGAN'S LIQUOR LAW.
The House Passes the Bill Fixing the Re-
tail License at 5000 Year.

The House Passes the Bill Fixing the Re-
tail License at 5000 Year.
The Michigan House after two days of
consideration passed the liquor tax bill,
which requires retailers to pay $500 a
year; distillers, $1,000; brewers, $500;
wholesale liquor dealers, $500; whole
sale beer and wine dealers $500.
and prevents druggists selling
liquor except upon written applica-
ton, which must be recorded in a
public book. Under no circumstances
can they sell by the drink or mix
liquors with soda water or any other
beverage to be drank on the premises.
The bill passed by the nar1ow..margin
immediate effect, lacking the necessary
two-thirds vote, and consequently the
liquor selling business will be governed
this year by the existing law, which
dates the tax from May l.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
In the Assembly.

MADISON, April ia Joint resolution
was adopted by both houses recalling
the bill introduced by Mr.. Widule, re-
curing the recording of all plats in Mil
waukee County under a penalty of fine.
One of the sections of the bill provides
that plats not SO recorded shall be abso-
lutely void, and it is with the inten-
ton Of striking out this section that
the bill is to be recalled. Among the
bills passed by the Asse mbly this morn
ing were the following: Amending the
local laws incorporating the North
western Improvement Company with
regard to rates to be charged by that
company; providing for keeping turn
tables locked when not used, and de-
fning the residence OF voters more par
ticularly.
MADISON, April 16.-This mornings
session in the Assembly was marked by
little speech making and the close at
tention given to business necessitated
by the brief time left to finish up the
work of the winter. The bills covering
the claims of Gilbert Anderson, N. M.
Littlejohn and others as we'll as those
to the persons furnishing materials
used in the construction of Science
Hall were concurred in, as also the
appropriation to Bently & Nowlan
in full settlement of their claim
against the state. Mr.. Osborn
protested against the passage ofthis last
bill and read letter from judge Mar
shall, of Chippewa Falls, giving reasons
why the bill should not pass. The bills
were all passed, however, by consid-
cradle majority. The several bills re-
commended by the State Printing In
vestigation committee for the purpose
of cutting down the printing expenses
of the state were also adopted without
any dissent. Other bills passed were the
following: Providing for the payment of
So a day to the clerks of the Assembly
and Senate Judiciary committees and
to the clerk of the Assembly and sta
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
ARRAY IN A CHURCH.
Policemen Wounded by Riotous Negro
in Mount l,leaSant. Pa.


A dispatch of the 10Th from Green's
burg, Pa, says: On Saturday night,
during festival N the A NJ. E. Church
IN Mount Pleasant, dispute arose
about some change, aid a riot en-
sued in which knives. clubs,
ETC., were the prominent weap-
ons. During the disturbance Chief
of Police Wolfendole had an
ear almost bitten off, besides sustaining
other injuries, anu George Tuning, an
other policeman, was stabbed in the
back by George Lightfoot, who was the
ring-leader Of the gang. After some
difficulty the disturbance was quelled,
and the participants took to
their heels, but George Lightfoot,
John Grant and Emmett Strander, of
the rioters, after chase Of several hum
dred yards, were captured and taken to
the lookup, where detail of Company
''E" guarded them until this morning,
when they were given hearing, and in
default of s., 800 bail they were brought
here and committed to jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
FAILURE IN PIANOS.
Seaman, the Boston Manufacturer, Makes |
an Assignment.

hA ASslS n"0uts
Boston, Mass, April 17.-Thomas f.
Seaman, doing business as the New En-
gland Piano Company, with offices at
157 fremont Street, Boston, and SO Fifth
Avenue, New York, with factory at
Roxbury, Mass, failed to-day and as
signed to Godfrey Morse. Liabilities,
$4,000. Seaman was formerly
of the firm of Mclaughlin l.
Seaman, organ builders, Boston.
This firm dissolved in 1881 and
since then Scanlan has conducted the
business himself About six years ago
be established his large factory in Rox-
bury, where 400 persons are employed.
Recently the New York branch of the
business was incorporated under New
York laws and styled the New England
Piano Company, of New York, with a
capital stock of $4,000 The Boston
business has been incorporated under
the laws of Maine with a capital stock
of $3.50, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
A SPANIARD'S CRIME.
Jealousy Causes Him to Kill His Wife and
Himself.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 16.-A fearful
agedy was enacted about O'Clock this
morning, in the rear of l54 Seneca
Street, tenement occupied by Thomas
Dominguez, Spaniard, aged about 38
years, and his wife Clarina and their two
little children. Dominguez attacked
his wife with razor. The woman must
have fought desperately. for her hands,
arms, head and face were cut and slash
ed in many places; but he finally OBJ
tanned the mastery, and almost
cut her head from her body. The fend
then dragged her down stairs and threw
her out upon the pavement in the court,
where she died. He then went back in
to the front bedroom, from where he
could see his wife laying below, and cut
his own throat. He must have died al
most instantly. The murderer left a
letter written in Spanish in which he
accused his wife of infdelity, and said
he had made up his mind TO kill her.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24

Thirteen Arrests in Minnesota on
Charges of Bribery.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, April l9.-At various
times during the present session of the
Legislature there have been rumors of
bribery, names being mentioned in
several instances, but it remained
until to-day for active steps
TO be taken. Investigation committees
were appointed by each house, but
their proceedings did not develop any
thing especially sensational. To-day
the statement is made that thirteen
warrants have been issued ana will be
served at once.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
SEVERE STOR"i IN THE SOUTH.
Wind, Rain and Han Cause Heavy Loss
eS in Kansas.

WELLINGTON, kas., April 17.-One of
the most terrific wind and rain st orms
that ever visited Sumner County struck
this section last night at about IL o'clock,
lasting about an hour. In the northern
portion of the county, in the vicin-
lty Of Rome, seven miles south of
this city, it hailed fercely,
and the stones are reported as
being Of unusual size. At Rome fruit
trees were bereit of branches, and in
many instances totally stripped and
destroyed. Besides the damage to-
growing crops, the wind and rain
created much havoc in this city. A
few buildings were blown down and
some unroofed. Many awnings and
small buildings were destroyed, and
much damage will ensue from flooding.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
DIsDRICTING THE DAKOTAs.
Gov. Mel1ette's Proclamation for Tha
Purpose Issued.

Gov. Mellette's Proclamation for That
Purpose Issued.
Gov. Mellette has issued his procla-
nation covering the two Dakotas in the
matter of districting the inchoate states
for the election of delegates to the
constitutional convention. meeting by
operation of congressional enactment at
Bismarck and Sioux Falls, respectively,
on the 4th of July. The districts were
created upon the basis of last year s vote
and the work was accomplished with the
unanimous approval of the commission,
governor. secretary and chief justice.
There will be rs delegates in each
constitutional convention. The South
Dakota convention will meet to amend
the old Sioux Falls constitution and not
to make new one. The old one will
be ratified at an election in May. North
Dakota, on the other hand, will frame
new constitution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
The Victim of a Conspiracy.

New BEDFORD, Mass, April l8.-John
A. Phillips, who has served term often
years in prison under conviction for as
sault on his wife's daughter, and who
in December, 1883, was sentenced
years for alleged incest with his daugh-
ter IN Dartmouth, has been pardoned,
and was released to-day. 1t is stated
that he was victim of conspiracy and
his daughters were induced to testify
falsely against him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
Suicide of a Chi cago Man.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. April 16.-H. A. Angel.
of the suburban town of Oak Park, com
mitted suicide last night by hanging
himself in his barn. Mr.. Angel was
formerly e wealthy resident of Chicago,
but met with reverses. His head has
been affected for some time, and it is
believed he was temporarily insane
when he destroyed himself. He was so
years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
PISTOL DUEL IN THE SOUTH.
Two Rufffans Have Fatal Fight With
poIi

COLUMBIA, S. c., April 17.-George Nc
Craven and John Harrison, two White
County rufians. went to the little town
of Kershaw, Lancaster County, and pro-
ceeded to paint the town red after the
traditional Western style. Drawing
their pistols, they ran through the
streets yelling like demons, shooting
holes through the glass windows of the
closed stores, and threatening to clean
out the whole town. Policeman Hilton
determined to arrest them, but as
he approached them they both opened
fire on him, one shot taking effect in his
neck, producing a fatal wound. The
policeman then returned. the fire, kill
ing McCraven at the first shot and
breaking Harrison's right arm at the
second and compelling him to drop his
pistol. Policeman Hilton died from the
effects of his wound.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
LAYING THE WIRES Low.

New York Pushing the Work of Cutting
Down Telegraph Poles.
New YoRK, April. 1.-THE work of
cutting pown the poles and wires on
Broadway, above Fourteenth Street,
proceeded to-day. Better progress was
made than yesterday as there was
no longer any danger from live
perience tended to facilitate
the safe lowering of the poles with less
delay than which the work first begun.
On account of the rain there was very
few people watching the downfall OF
the wires, but the most casual observer
could not fail to notice the difference in
the appearance of the thoroughfare be-
reft of it's network of wires.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
GRURB DIES BY THE ROPE.
Gertrude Downey's Slayer Executed al
Vincennes To-day.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 49, Syl-
vester Grubb was hanged at Vincennes
at IL o'clock this morning. On the
scaffold he was asked if he had anything
to say and responded that he had
plenty to say, but declined to open his
mouth because there were so many re-
porters present. His neck was broken,
and there was no unusual incidents con-
nected with the execution.
Grub shot and killed Gertrude
Downey at the Gibson County Fair on
September Is, last, because she refused
to walk with him. He tried to shoot
himself, but the weapon missed fire.
He narrowly escaped lynching. Two
month ago, after his sentence, he broke
Jail, but was recaptured. He opposed
action for communication of sentence,
saying he wanted liberty or death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-04-24
Release ofthe VandaIia

LONDON, April 1.-THE British ship
Vandalia, Capt. Coonan, from Perth
Amboy, February s, for London, before
reported stranded at Brighton. Eng.
after having been in collision with an
unknown steamer, has been got off and
towed to Shoreham, where che will eff
feet temporary repairs