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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
EIGHT PERSONS BURNED.
The Wife and Seven Children of a Cana
dian Farmer Lose Their Lives.

The Wife and Seven Children of Cana
dian Farmer Lose Their Lives.
Mrs. Onesime Collerette, the wife of a
wealthy French Canadian farmer, and
her seven children, were burned to
death in their home near Cote St.
Michael, five miles from Montreal. The
family lived In large stone house At
an early hour in the morning the build
ing took fire, and before assistance could
be given It was burned to the ground.
When Collerette returned home and
found the house in flames, he rushed in
the door and was met by solid wall Of
IRE. ALI his clothes were burned off In
an attempt to reach his wi 8 sleeping
apartments, and he was finally dragged
out by neighbors who had arrived at the
scene. He is not expected to live. A
dozen people gathered around the
house within five minutes, but
it was then impossible to approach
near it. The bodies of the 49,
year-old girl, and of one of the bows
were found beneath a window from
which they had jumped, the flames and
smoke hiding them from view. and they
were roasted to death outside the
house. Later the body of Mrs. Collier
cite WAS found, with arms and legs
burned Off. Only few bones remained
to tell the fate of the others. The chill
dren burned were four girls and three
hovc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
Allison Re-electeC.

Says Des Moines dispatch of the 4th:
After the introduction Of large num-
Der Of petitions in the House, this
morning, that body proceeded to ballot
for the election Of United States sena-
tor, resulting as follows: Allison. so;
Bestow, Al; Larrabee, 6. The independ-
ents voted for Larrabee, and Bestow
was the regular Democratic nominee.
In the Senate this afternoon the election
was also taken up, and Senator Catch
nominated William B. Allison; Mr..
Bolter named S. l.. Bestow, and Mr..
Eagle nominated William Larrabee.
The vote resulted: Allison %. Bestow
20, Larrabee . Nhe combined vote Of
the two houses gas Allison rs, Bestow
81, Larrahee s. AS Allison was elected
in both houses, it will not be necessary
to have an election tomorrow. The
announcement eff the result in each
house was received with demonstrations
of enthusiasm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
STATE OFFICER. INSANE
Atty Gen. Trowbridge, of Michigan,
Loses His Mind.

Atty. Gen. TrowbridgF, of Michigan,
Loses His Mind.
IONA, Mich, March SIT is an
nounced here, with positiveness that
makes it almost BILE, that Atty
Gen. Trowbridge will be compelled to
resign his office. For several months
past Gen. Trowbridge's friends
have noticed that he appeared preoc-
cupied. Incoherent replies would be
given to questions, and in all respects
he showed himself to be in great men
tai trouble. At first it was believed or
hoped that rest would restore Mr.. Trow-
bridge to his usual health, but that
remedy has not been efficacious.
Great piles of letters referring to
state matters were discovered in
Trow bridges desk. Not only had they
been unanswered, but the great bulk of
them hadn't been opened. In tt e mean
time Gen. Trowbridges friends have
taken him in charge, and he has been
carried to his old home at Birmingham,
where he will have absolute rest and
quiet. This may have q temporarily
beneficial effect, but the feeling is 9en-
eral that his mental strength is fast fail
ing, and that he is incurable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
ANOTHER MARTINEZ.
Acting Rear Admiral Waller Makes O
Bad Break,

WASHINGTON, D. c., March Capt.
John A. Hamell, commanding the
United States cruiser Atlanta, of the
squadron OF evolution, has reported"
Acting Rear Admiral Walker to the
Secretary of the navy. "Reported," in
naval parlance, means that he has COM
planned OF his superior's action and de-
handed satisfaction by court of in
curry or otherwise In a manner to be
decided by the secretary. 1t seems
that when the fleet sailed out OF the
port of Toulon everyone in the squadron
was astonished to see signals hoisted
on board the flagship ordering the COM
handing officer of the Atlanta. Capt.
Howell, under arrest, and directing the
executive officer, Lieut.-Com. Conden,
to take command. 1t seems that for
some reason the Atlanta had gone out
formation. Without giving her COM
mander any opportunity Tor explana-
ton, he was publicly degraded before
the whole fleet. Naval officers
declare such proceeding unprecedent-
ed, and claim that Capt. Howell evil
IDENTITY was not 10 blame for the sup
posed mismanagement of the ship, as
shown by the fact that he has since
been reinstated in command. The
squadron will reach New York early in
June, and furnish material for naval
scandals only surpassed by the recent
arrival Of the Enterprise. For the first
time within the memory of most people
a court of inquiry will be gathered to
look into charges against rear admiral.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
LITTLE ABE LINCOLN DEAD.
The Brave Lad Passes Away Quietly in
London.

The Brave Lad Passes Away Quietly in
London.
LONDON, March 5.--Master Abraham
Lincoln, son of Robert Lincoln, the
United States minister, who has been
suffering for long time from blood
poisoning arising from q malignant car
buncle on the left side below the arm
pit, died at seven minutes alter IL
o'clock this morning. During the
morning the lad was in a comatose
condition. He was unable to retain
nourishm ent, ard the doctors stated
definitely that his death was merely q
question of few hours. He suffered
no pain. Mr.. Lincoln and his family
were at the bedside Of the diving boy
from early in the morning until he died.
He passed away quietly.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 5.-Tbe cabled
announcement of the death Of young
Abraham Lincoln in London, this morn
ing, though not unexpected, was re-
ceiyed in this city with deep regret
His father, Robert T. Lincoln, the only
surviving con of the martyr president,
has made his home in this city for
many years, and, besides gathering about
him large circle of warm friends has
challenged the admiration of his fellow
citizens who were not personally &C
.quainted with him by display of ex-
ceptlonal ability in the public position
to which he has been called. 1t is
known that Mr.. Lincoln was very averse
to accepting the position which he now
occupies. His son Abraham, boy OF II
years, became III soon alter his arrival
in London, and remained 80, to the hour
of his death. To friends from Chicago
whom he saw in London, even at q
time when it was supposed that the suf-
ferer would recover. Mr.. Lincoln ex-
pressed very earnest sorrow that he
had permitted himself to be influenced
to accept the position. The death of
young Abraham is particularly
poignant grief to his parents, and a
special loss to the world, because he is
Mr.. Lincoln's only son, and with him
the male line of Lincolns threatens to
become extinct,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
NEARLY KILLED Ely THIEVES
Two Robbers BrutAlIy Assault an Aged
New York Tailor

Two Robbers Brutaliy Assault. an Aged
New York Tailor.
New YORK, March 5.-Solomon Bar
nett, well-to-do tailor at 1880 Lexing-
ton Avenue, was murderously attacked
by two men in his shop yesterday.
Mr.. Barnett is German, over 10
years old. The men visited the tai
lor shop, and left a coat TO be
cleaned. They returned about 5 o'clock
and priced an overcoat, and while one
of them was trying it on the other
struck the tailor, whose back was turned
following this up with murderous blow
from piece of lead pipe. The old man,
although blinded With blood, fought
hard. TIE struggling trio surged against
the stove, when the stovepipe 1ell with
a crash. This frightened the robbers
away. Five minutes later a customer
found the tailor speechless. lie had
received five deep gashes on the head,
and q confused brulse from the Lead
nine,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
USED AN INTERNAL MACHINE.
An Illinois Express Office Robbed ia q
Novel Way.

Novel way.
A St. Lonis dispatch of the 4th saws:
The safe OF the United States Express
Company, at Carrollton, H., was broken
upen and robbed Friday evening. AS
the office was being closed q stranger
entered, and producing package
which he said was valuable asked to
have it placed In the safe over night, as
he did not wIsh to Keep it with him
for fear of being robbed. The agent
placed the package In the safe,
closed the door, locked it as usual, and
went his way. The next morning, on
opening his office, he discovered that
the door CT the safe had been broken
open and the lock broken, while the in
terror of the safe bore evidences of an
explosion. Ali the money that was in
convinced those who saw it that the eX-
plosive had been blown into the safe
keyhole, and the lock destroyed.
The agent notified the agent of
the express company in this
city, and the Information was spread
to the police in various cities.
The man who let the package for safe
keeping Friday evening has not since
been seen, and the company detectives
believe that he was burglar. They
have also come to the conclusion that
the package was nothing more nor
less than an ''lnfernal machine" No
trace tot the package RENAME, and the
safe door was blown of, while the alb
sence of drill holes around the lock
plainly shows that the explosion came
from inside the safe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
A Queer Case.

John N. Hodson was a young Cleve-
land bookkeeper with three houses and
lots and a bank account. For seven
years he had been engaged to Addie
May Bishop. On the afternoon of the
9Th he went to Miss Bishops
home and proposed that the mar
riage take place at once. The pair
visited the probate office, secured a
license, and then vent to the residence
OF the Rev. Dr.. Sprecher. of the Euclid
Avenue Church, where they were mar.
ried. They then returned to the Bish-
op lesidence. Hodson left the mousse a
few minutes later. and, going to his
room, shot himself in the head and
died. The bride did not hear of the
suicide until next day, and when she
went after the body learned that Hold
sons relatives were in possession of it.
No one knows why Hodsona killed him
self
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
TWO DISASTROUS WRECKS.

A Loss of Twenty Thousand Dollars In
Pennsylvania.
PITTsBURG, Pa, March 6.-Two disas-
trious wrecks occurred on the Cumber-
land Valley Railroad, this morning. At
Shippensburg, Pa, eight freight cars
were ditched, and the engineer 80 badly
injured that he may die. Tie other
wreck occurred almost at the same time,
some six miles from the scene OF the
first. A fast freight engine jumped the
track and was badly wrecked. The fire.
man of this engine was also hurt. The
loss to the railroad will reach 800, 900,
besides completely stopping traffic IN
til the line can be cleared.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
MORE BRITISH DOODLE.

An English Syndicate to Buy t-anu-
factur of Beer Apparatus.
BosToN, Mass, March ga morning
paper says an English syndicate is nego-
tiating for the purchase Of the four firms
in the United States now controlling
the manufacture of soda water and beer
and everything connected
herewith. The capital is between
eight and nine million dollars. The
houses with which negotiations have
been begun are J. w. TUFTS & Co., and
the A. D. Puffer & Sons, Manufacturing
Company OF Boston, the firm of John
Matthews, of New York, and Z. S. Lip
nincott. of PHILADELPHIA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
An Exciting Race.

At Chicago, on the 9TH, in a regular
muck-amuck, two police officers, Lin
vile and Briscoe. and E. L. Cole, a citi-
zen, were shot down in the street by
Patrick Grove, young packing-house
employee, who had just committed dia-
mond robbery, during which he as
saulted two other persons. Briscoe's
injuries are probably fatal. Linville
and Cole will recover, but Linville may
lose the power of speech, his tongue be-
ing cut in two. Glove. after his dare
devil work, was finally captured, but not
without long, exciting chase alter the
shooting, and followed by mob.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
BACK TO FACE JUSTICE
Fursman, the $500. OoO Forgcr, Returns

Fursman, the $500. OoO Forgcr, Returns
to Pontiac, Ill.
Pontiac, ILL.,, March The return of
William II. Fursman, the noted 5000, 900
forger of deeds and mortgages, to this
city, last evening, caused great excite
ment here. Fursman, who ran away
tour months ago, and was arrested a
week since in New Orleans, was in the
custody of Sheriff Wilson, of Pontiac.
There was q great crowd at the
depot when the train arrived
composed Of the old acquaintance
Of the torger. He recognized no one,
and marched along to Jail with down
cast eyes. He was quite jolly and talk
alive with newspaper men, but did not
reveal the itinerary of his travels since
leaving Pontiac. He looks rather
seedy, and his clothing shows marks Of
hard usage, and he has q cut in the
back OF his head.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
Money from Bitters.

On the 9TH inst last the Fittsburg
Orphans court issued a decree, dis
tributing the funds and securities of the
late David Hostetter. of "bitters' fame
The amount was $3.50. 459. After the
death OF DR.. David Hostetter no will
was found, consequently in the courts
decree two sisters of DR.. David Hostel
Ter, Mrs. Stoner, of Allegheny, and
Mrs. Sumey, a widog with five children.
of Lancaster, Pa, find no share in their
brothers fortune. The two sisters have
engaged counsel and will make a Wig
orous effort to secure an equal share
with the heirs of their deceased
brother.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
The Imperial MausoIeum.

The imperial mausoleum at Chariot
tenburg was dedicated on the 9th. The
route to the tomb was lined with sight
seers, who respectfully uncovered
their heads as the imperial party
passed on its way to attend the cere-
mony. The services were of an i'm
pressive character. They were con-
Quoted by Court Chaplain Kegel The
knights Of the Black Eagle were pres
ent, headed by Count Won Moltke.
Prince Bismarck was absent. Before
returning to the palace the Emperor
and members of his family placed
wreaths upon the collins of William and
Augusta, which were completely hidden
from sight by the quantities of fresh
flowers that were heaped upon them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
DEATH FROM FLYING ROCKS.
Two Miners Fatally Injured by the Dis
charge of "a blast.

Two Miners Fatally Injure by the Dis
charge of blast.
WILKEsBARRE. Pa, March 1.-TWO
rock miners named Thomas Owens and
James Leonard, in the employ of the
Plymouth Coal Company, near Plym-
outh, at their No. l breaker, were IT.
jured at noon to-day. They had
been at work Tor several hours prepar-
ing to blast and remove an immense
rock in the mine. After lighting the
squib, and, before they could get out Of
the way premature explosion took
place. The heavy pieces of rock struck
item and inflicted such wounds
upon them that their recovery
is doubtful. Leonard can live
but few hours. Owens may
recover, but will be crippled for le
Rumors were sent here from the mine
to the effect that five men were killed
by the explosion, but only the two men
named were injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
OPPOSING SUNDAY LAWS.
Monster Petition Against Sabbath Leg
islation by Congress.

WASHINGTON, d. e., March 5.-Sena-
tor Stockhridge presented to-day two
immense packages of circumstances
against the passage of any bill in regard
to the observance of the Sabbath, or
Lords day, or any other religious or
ecclesiastical institution or rite; against
the adoption of any resolution tor the
amendment of the national constitu-
t on that would in any way give
preference to the principles OF any re-
way sanction legislation upon the SUD-
contain the individual signatures Of
3OS,377 citizens from different states and
territories as follows: Michigan, Al, Az !;
Minnesota, 22,Ss0; Wisconsin. 20.75O;
Kansas, 3G,075; California, 2O,42S; Ohio,
10 $50
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
A Policeman Shot. .

At Detroit, shortly after 10 O'Clock,
on the night of the 4th, Patrolman Ed
ward Shoemaker found the rear door
OF store on Larned Street unfastened,
and upon entering discovered two burg
lars at work. The men ran out, hotly
pursued by the officer, who fred shot
without effect. In front of the Hotel
de Benedict both of the fugitives
wheeled and fred. The officer fell
and the thieves made their escape.
Shoemaker was carried into the hotel,
and subsequently taken to the hospital.
The bullet entered the abdomen, and
the wound is believed to be mortal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12

consideration since last November.
The papers in the deal were signed
week before last in London, and reached
Bay CITY on the 9Th. The present COM
panv receives 81 $50, 900 for half inter
est, and takes $4,000 in stock. The
Wheeler party puts in 81 ,000,' 90 for beG-
terment and extension Of plant.
Under the new arrangement ship and
engine building will be carried on, and
steel, iron, composite and wooden yes
sells will be built. This influx of new
capital will make the plant the largest
on the lakes. There are now nine YES
sells under way at the yard, and con-
tracts for several others, including two
large steel steamers for the Flint 4 Pere
Marquette road, have been made, the
navigation this year. The deal was en-
gineered by an English maritime ex-
pert, who received $4,000 for his fee.
Mrs. FIack Pacified.
A New York dispatch Of the 10th SAYS:
Mary E. Flack, vile of Sheriff James A.
Flack, was spirited away Saturday night
by well-lald plot. She was secreted
at the house of close friend, and polit-
ical follower of the sheriff, but was
discovered yesterday by detectives,
taken into custody, and is now in the
Vanderbilt hotel. She is under arrest
and will not be allowed to vanish again.
Mrs. Flack has forgiven her husband,
and her testimony can how only be Sc
cured by compulsory methods. She de-
clares that she will not testify at the
trial Of the indicted divorce conspir-
ators of her own will, nor will she aid
in any way the prosecution of her hus-
band, her son and the referee, Joseph
Meeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
Big Fire at Wichita. Has.

WICHITA, Kas., March Fire broke
out here early this morning in the
Miller Robertson building, on Main
Street, and the two upper stories were
gutted. and the stores below ar e almost
comple'e wrecks. The tot Il loss ia
about So, 1000; insurance, S2l, 900. Of
this L. q. Greiger, dry goods, loses
$50. 90; insurance. $4,000. The loss to
the building and sanitarium is about
SIT 600; insurance. $1,000. Other smaller
losses aggregate about $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
Killed Four Thousand Rats,

Citizens of Milton, Ia, have suffered
30 much from the ravishes of rats that a
grant rat hunt was organized. Captains
were chosen and they selected sides.
Each side consisted of Jos men and
boys over 10 years old, while boys un-
der Is were allowed one cent for their
rats The hunt began on February 81,
and closed on the 8th inst, with grand
street parade and supper, which is paid
for by the side showing the least num-
many as l75 were killed, while one man
killed about 500 on his premises. Sat
urday, March ], the rats killed up to
that time were counted, and it was
found that the total tally was 1876. and
that VIM. Crockett's side was ahead of
Dave Gorge's side by liz rats.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
Fire in Dry Goods.

The dry goods district of New York
was visited by fire on the 4th, which
destroyed the five-story iron-front build
ing 392 Broadway, and burned up every
thing within its walls, involving total
loss of 100000. The principal losers
are: NJ. & G. Mayer, importers of
hosiery and gloves, and Bason & Eaton,
manufacturers of umbrellas and para
soils. At one time it was feared that the
structures on either side of the burning
buildings were doomed, but they were
saved
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
STONING a FACTORY.
Strikers Attack the silk Mills at College
Point.

COLLEGE POINT, L. L., March 5.-The
strike at Sulzback, Weinige & Co.'S silk
mills, which began lest Thursday, when
over 100 weavers quit work because the
firm refused 10 reinstate a discharged
weaver who would not pay
for defective work, is assuming
serious proportions. Last night
The etrlkers, after pare ding the
streets during the day, picketing the
works, and preventing new hands from
going 10 work, attacked the factory,
breaking the windows with stones and
brick bats. Sheriff Goldner was called
upon for assist nee, and to-day large
force OF deputies was sent TO protect the
factory. The strikers are mostly Bohe-
mians, Swiss, and Germans, many hay
ing Anarcnistic proclivitles,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
The Sheriff Flack Case.

There is 20 longer doubt, according
to the New York World, that Mrs. Mary
E. Flack, the wife of Sheriff Flack, of
New York, has again been Influenced
bv her son to aid him and his father in
escaping the unpleasant results of the
now celebrated conspiracy. Sheriff
Flack himself has been to see her at the
Windsor Hotel in Little Britain, upon
the Hudson, and it Is stated on excel
lent authority that he actually pro-
abuSed wife,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
A jug OF Gold Dollars.

NASHVILLE, Ark. March eight
miles below here, yesterday, a negro
named John Reel, while blowing in Il
field, found jug containing $4,000 in
gold. It was too heavy TO carry, and
putting $400 In his pocket, he started for
a vehicle. He was SO elated with his find
that he could not keep his good fortune
to himself. AS consequence, VIXEN be
been stolen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
A Riot in PraDue.

PRAGUE, March ga number of stu
dents assembled in the streets here,
and marched to the houses of several
old Czech professors, where they acted
in q riotous manner. The military was
finally called upon to quell the disturb
ance. The soldiers charged the stu
dents with fixed bayonets and dispersed
them. Ten OF the rioters were arrest,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
CHICAGO PRINTERS FAIL.
Donnelly & Sons Forced to the Wall,
Owing Nearly 100000

UOnneIIy q SOnS EOTCeu I'D INC WaII,
Owing Nearly 800, 900.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 6.-R. R. Don
nelly & Sons, printers of the Chicago
City Directory, with an establishment
at l4O Monroe Street, and one of the
Oldest printing and publishing
houses in the city, failed yes
terday, with liabilities which will
aggregate nearly 100000, and
assets which, if disposed of at forced
sale, will probably not realize much
more than SO or 60 cents on the dollar.
When asked as to the probable assets of
the firm, Mr.. Donnelly said the entire
plant, which had cost them $l25,OO0,
would hardly bring $4,000 in the open
market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12
They Couldn't Wait.

A dispatch from Rio Janeiro to the
Paris Temps says that the Brazilian
government has resolved to promul-
gate new constitution without waiting
Tor the constituent assembly to meet.
At the coming elections for members of
the ordinary chambers the voters will
be required also to vote ives" or emo"
to signify their approval or disapproval
of the constitution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-12

J. c. McGregor, reading clerk of the
state House of Representatives, died at
his home in GAINESVILLE, O., on the 9Th,
of diphtheria. Mrs. McGregor died
the previous Friday, immediately after
the death of four children. making six
deaths in the family within a little over
two weeks. One of the four small chill
dren remaining is now lying low with
the disease. together with Mr.. Nc
Gregor's aged father, for whom there is
little hope of recovery.