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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
FIVE YEARS FOR WEST.
Convicted of Over-Issus of Chicago Tim q
Stock.

Guilty, with penalty of Eve years in
states prison and the payment OF 81 900
fine, was the verdict returned in Judge
Grinnell's court, Chicago, against James
J. West, ex-editor of the Chicago Times.
There was little delay in reaching a
verdict, only two ballots being
taken. The crime of which West
was convicted was the fraudulent
lover-issue of the stock of the Times
Company to the extent of 1850 shares,
or iheequivalent of over $l25. 900 in
money. When the verdict was an
'nounced the defendant betrayed no
great emotie :. His attorney on the
contrary seemed painfully affected and
could scarcely be heard when entering
the usual motion for new trial Judge
Grinnell stated that he would dispose
of the motion in January. West was re-.
ilea> ed on his original bond of $4,000
until the question Of new bond could
be discussed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
W arm Christmas.

A St. Paul dispatch of the 18th says:
Christmas day proved the most remark
able in thirty years in the Northwest.
The Mississippi River IS open frem ST.
Paul to the Gulf, and steamboat excur-
sions have been the order of the day
throughout this section. Steamers left
the dock In St. Paul and Winona 1T
2P. M. Full bands were on board for
dancing. and ice-cream, soda water and
lemonade were serv. d, fans were dis
tributed and linen busters and straw
hats formed part OF the attire OF the ex-
cursionists. The carnival directors are
wondering where they are to get ice tor
the ice palace. If no big freeze comes
before January the carnival of 1890
will have to be abandoned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
His THIRD Vicrirn Dies.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 26.-Agnes An
son, the third victim of the frenzy of
Casper Clispy, died last night. Clispy
had been paying attention to Mary An
son. Rumors affecting Clispy' g character
reaching the ears of John Arson, the
girls father, he denied Clispy the
house. On December he entered the
basement where the family were at
breakfast, killed John Arson, shot Mary,
his sweetheart, and Agnes, the latter's
wound proving fatal last night. He
then put three bullets into his own
brain
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
They arc GhOuls.

Grave robbers have been at work in
Washington again, and DIR. A. G.
Adams, a demonstration at one of the
medical colleges, will be brought
into court on a charge of be-
ing concerned in the affair. At
midnight the police stopped q
carriage near the outskirts of the city
and found in it two bodies, one white
and tine other colored. The driver and
two other men with the vehicle escaped
in the darkness, leaving their horse and
carriage behind. It was at first sup
posed the bodies came from potter's
field near by, but the body OF the white
woman has since been identified as that
OF Mrs. Cheek, wife of gentleman
living on South Carolina Avenue.
Fer body was reinforced in
the Congressional Cemetery, from
which it had been carried away. An
examination of the body showed that
the ears had been foully mutilated and
the fingers b~uised by the force with
which the robbers had striped the body
of some costly rings in order that they
might not be held on the serious charge
of larceny if caught with the BODY. The
law il Washington, it is maintained,
makes 20 provision for the punishment
of the resurrectionists. The husband
of Mrs. Cheek, however, threatens to
shoot on sight those concerned in the
affair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01

A dispatch of the 25th from Tuscola,
IN, says: Arthur Craig. of Indianapolis,
arrived in Newman, near here, last
evening with a view of wedding Miss
Hattie Sutton, pretty teacher in the
Newman School. Her father, Detective
John Sutton, who bitterly opposed the
match, confronted young Craig; and
placing cooked revolver at his head.
said: "Git, or I'll kill you." He pulled
the trigger, but his weapon baked him.
He tried again. but before he cue
ceeded two bullets from Craig's re-
volver pierced the angry detectives
brain and he fell a corpse. Craig gave
himself up. A jury was called, and the
evidence showing that he acted in self
defense and he was acquitted. He at
once returned to indianapolis, fearing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
JOHN L. IN A NEW ROLE
Bullivan Acts Godfather at . New
York Christening.

New YORK, Dec. 23.-John L. Sullivan
acted as godfather at the christening of
the 6-weeks-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Barnitt, of Brooklyn, last evening,
The ceremony took place at st. agnes
Church, at Sackett and Hoyt Streets,
Brooklyn, Father Duffy officiating. John
stood up before the altar with Mr.. Barnitt,
and performed his part in highly salts
factory manner The child was christened
Frances Sullivan Barnitt. There was a re-
ception at Mr.. Barnitt's house, 600 Carroll
Street, Brooklyn, afterward. A dinner
was served and then speeches were made,
Sullivan responding to the toast of the
ssBabyD
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
KILLED WIFE AND SELF,
A Massachusetts Man Commits Murder
and Suicide.

Massachusetts Man Commits Murder
and Suicide.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. pa most
revolving crime was committed this
morning at Lu dow, John Bassette, d
mill hand employed by the Ludlow
Manufacturing Company, killing his
wife and attempting suicide. Bassette
WAS insanely jealous Of his wife, and so
lar as known without reason, and
had frequently threatened her life,
though little attention was paid
to his talk. He bought q
revolver a few weeks ago with the
avowed purpose of killing her and set
her Sunday bonnet upon q pole as a
target, shooting it to pieces and closing
his performance with the remark that
he wished her head was in it. At 8
o'clock This morning he beat out her
brains, stabbed himself in several
places, and surrendered to the police.
He will die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
STAMP CLERKS ROBBED.
Mysterious Thefts Com mitted Daily
the Chicago POst-office.

Mysterious Thefts Committed Daily In
the Chicago Post-office.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 26.-Ever since
last July there has been mys-
terious loss of money in the retail
stamp department of the post-office.
There are four clerks engaged in
retailing stamps. These clerks receive
salary of from 81 go to III 200 a year.
They sell about $500 or 5000 worth
of stamps and envelopes every
day. Since last July each
clerk his been falling short
about $50 month. The matter was put
into the hands of detectives. who have
worked themselves nearly into an in
sanity trying to solve the mystery, but
are no nearer solution now than
months ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
SHE SERVED HIM RIGHT.

Verdict in tho Case Of Woman who
Killed Her Husband.
SPOKANE FALLS, Wash, Dec. 2S.-The
jury in the case Of Mrs. Irene Skeels, who
shot and killed her husband, Charles W.
Skeels, in this city in March last, to-day
brought in verdict of acquittal aft
er being out forty-eight hours. Skeels had
been paying attention to other women,
and on the morning of March his wife
learned that he was in a building with a
variety actress. Mrs. SkeelS armed her
self with q pistol and proceeded to the
building On finding her husband she
fired at him three times, all the shots TAX
inc effect. Skeels died the following day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
SMITH AN OUTCAST.
The London Pugilist's Friends Desert Him
in "A Body.

in Body.
LONDON, Dec. 24.-At meeting Of the
Pelican Club, last night, it was resolved to
Send letter to Frank P. Slavin. the Aus
tralian pugilist who was assaulted by
roughs during the progress of his fight
with Jem Smith, near Bruges, Belgium,
yesterday, expressing sympathy for him
in the treatment accorded him and
admiration for his courage in fight
ing In the face of the pffian1sm
displayed at the ringside. ThsSclub de-
cided to recognize Slavin as champion of
England, and to present him with a belt
and a purse of money. Fleming, who
acted as Smiths umpire, and who is a
member of the club. was suspended from
membership pending an explanations
of the part he took in the
diSgraceful affair. In an interview Flem-
ing said he was not acquainted with the
roughS who caused the trouble, but that
they were doubtless friends whom Smith
had hired to interrupt the fight in the
event of it's gong against him. Fleming
also said that he had severed the connec-
ton between himself and Smith forever.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
Holiday Presents Burned.

The burning on the 2lst of large
freight-house near the Union depot, st.
Louis, occupied by the Adams Express
Company. presented the novel feature
OF the destruction of Thousands of
Christmas presents, which were tempo
rarily lodged therein awaiting shipment
to points outside the city, and other
thousands of Christmas offerings to
residen of the city which had not yet
been delivered to owners. A consider
lie amount of other freight was de-
<foyed. The loss on the building was
not material
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
For a Big Parse,

Mai. Frank Mclaughlin. of Newark,
eft Tor San Francisco on the 2Sth. He
had conference with John L. Sullivan
and, although the details are not made
public, it is understood that the prelim-
mary arrangements for the Sullivan
Laughlin would only say: 1.-THE next
May, with Jackson, and it will be in the
rooms of the California Athletic Club.
The club will offer the largest purse yet
given for this fight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
DEATHS FROM INFLUENZA.

'sLa Grippe" Followed by Fatal Attacks
of Pneumonia.
VIENNA, Dec. PA frequent sequel to
cases of influenza here is an attack of
Inflammation of the lungs. A number of
persons in the hospital who had been suf-
fering from influenza, were stricken with
Inflammation of the lungs and several of
them have died. Influenza has made it's
appearance in Jesuit school at Kalks-
burg, the pupils of which are the children
of conservative ariStocrats. Sixty-eight Of
the school children have been attacked by
the disease
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
EPIDEMIC OF DlpHTHERIA.
The Disease in Malignant Form Ragfn
in AL tn

The Disease in Malignant Form Raging
in South Dakota.
ABERDEEN, S. ID. Dec. M.-The super
intendent of the State Board of Health
has gone to Eureka, the center of the great
Russian settlement of Edmund and Nc
Pherson Counties, TO take measures
for the suppression ofmalignant diphtheria
now raging among the Russians. The dis
ease was brought to the settlement by a
family of Russians who recently came
over, loSinA two children EN- route. Thirty
deaths have already occurred. One farm
er lost six children and another is said to
have buried four children in one grave,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
Eatal Fall or a Bridge.

BRrnLEaRa, Pa. Dec. pa bridge
in course of construction across the Le-
high River, between Lehighton and
Wessport. was blown down by the high
wind this afternoon. Three workmen
fell distance of thirty feet. Gustave
Berg was fatally hurt; Charles thinner
man had his shoulder and leg broken
and was badly cut about the head. and
Thomas Crawford had b ship broken,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
Peacemaker Killed in a Fight.

Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, Dec. 26.-Clarence
Mart, a Moline, Ill.,, painter. plunged a
knife into VIM. Chatterton, leading
man of travelling dramatic company,
yesterday, and the doctors say the vic
tim cannot recover. Mart, with
some other men. had been throw
ing dice in a saloon, and becoming
quarrelsome were ordered out. Angry
words were repeated on the sidewalk.
Chatterton heard the disturbance from
his room in the hotel and went down to
quiet the crowd. He was acting as
peacemaker when Mart drew 8 knife
and stabbed him twice
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
EDWARD WAITE DEAD.

Son of the Late Chief Justice Expires
at Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 23.-Edward
T. Waite, son of the late Chief Justice
Waite, died at an early hour this morning,
at his mothers home in this city.
His mother, wife, brother and
sister were at the bedside The
remains were taken to-day to Toledo,
where the funeral will be held. Mr.
Waite was engaged in the practice of law
in Toledo, where he was much respected.
His death, which was due to BrighRs dis
ease. occurred after a lingering illness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01

A FIELD of asbestos, which is pro-
nounced the largest in the world, has
been found and located in Wyoming.
about forty miles south of Fort Steel.
The field covers 100 acres, and the as
bestos is pronounced by experts as Of
good quality, with very little serpentine
in it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
Text of the Bill Passed by the North Da-
kOt& Legislature

kOt& Legislature.
BISMARCK, N. D., Dec. 23.-The full
text of the North Dakota prohibition law
has been made public. 1t is an exceeding
ly lengthy document containing
thirty-two sections, and comes in
force July 1, 1890. 1t imposes
penalties: First offense, 5000 to $1,000,
and Imprisonment not less than ninety
days nor more than one year; second
and each succeeding otfense, felons,
punishment by Imprisonment in states
prison for a period not exceeding two
years and not less than one year. There
pharmacists to sea for medicinal,
mechanical, scientific and sacrament
nj purposes. All places where intoxicants
are sold are declared common nuisances,
and the sheriff of the county in which such
places are located is empowered to abate
them and destroy all intoxicanJs and
fixtures found therein.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
A DEED FOR MILLIONS.
What Charles Roll Found In an Ole
Mirror Frame.

M1rrOr Fram6s
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Charles Roll, of
this place, has discovered deed given by
Indians many years ago to his Dutch an
cestor, Jacob Roll, showing the transfer OF
property in the Mohawk Valley, New
York, valued at S6,000,000. There are $50
heirs, and the title is believed to- be unas-
sailable. The whole town of Amster-
oam, n. Y, is probably included in the
tract, as is also valuable property now
controlled by the New \ ork Central road.
TIE tract is four miles long, and runs back
from the Mohawk River about nine miles.
The old yellow parchment had lain for
great many years IN a mirror frame which
Charles Roll accidentally broke day or
two ago. Examination shows the deed to
have been recorded at Albany in 1883.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
CannibaIs in Solomon Islands.

The Sydney IN. S. w. Herald No
vember says that, according to letter
received IRON Capt: Woodhouse, of the
trading schooner Elma Fisher. the boat
steerer Nelson, of the schooner Enter
prise, of Sydney, and three of the native
crew of the Enterprise were killed and
eaten by the cannibals of the Solomon
Islands. The Enterprise was trading
among the islands and the natives from
Hammond Island, one OF the Solomon
group, induced Nelson and three others
to go ashore to make some purchases.
Once on shore they were knocked on
the head andcit is reported that the
bodies were then roasted and eaten.
The letter states that her majesty's
steamship kovalist shelled the village
on the island, on Capt. Hand learning
the particulars
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
Perished in the Snow

PENDLEToN, Ore, Dec. 24-Michael
Marker, James Hardie and Tug Wilson
left Alba on foot for Contractor Smiths
camp, on the Long Greek road, in the Blue
Mountains, several days ago. They failed
to arrive at the camp and 1t is supposed
they lost their way and persisted in the
snow, which was from eighteen inches to
fOnr feet deem
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
A Theater Panic.

During the performance at the Mad
rid Opt ra- house, on the oath, an acct
dent to the electric lis mt machinery
caused panic, cry of fire having
been raised. By the efforts of the
actors and the manager the alarm was
checked and the audience dispersed
quietly. The queen regent and the
idanta Isabel, who were in the royal
box, remained standing during the
commotion and wele the last to leave
the house.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
MRS. GEO. Fl. THOMAS DEAD.

The Wife of the Deceased General Ex-
pires Quite Suddenly.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 26.-The
widow of Gen. George III. Thomas
died suddenly, last night, at her
residence here. She had not been
in good health for two years past,
alth rough up 10 the hour she retired
there was nothing in her condition to
awaken uneasiness among her friends.
Mrs. Thomas passed away as quietly as
did her distinguished husband nine
teen wears 400 at San Francisco.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
WATERFOWL. WIS.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
4 Kentucky Zephyr.

The town OF Pineville, KY. was visit
ed by destructive storm of wind ana
rain early on the morning of the 22d.
Several dwellings and three business
houses were swept away by the cyclone,
which only passed through the center
OF the town. Grant and James North i,
brothers, received serious injuries.
These were the only ones hurt, though
several people had miraculous escapes.
The loss is estimated at about $50, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
school Children sneeze.

BRUssEIs, Dec. A.-The Influenza is
rapidly spreading in this city. Thirty
per cent. Of the school children of the city
are suffering from the disease and the
schools have been closed In consequence of
the epidemic. The disease has spread to
all the government offices and number OF
officials are Frustrated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 26.-The mild
weather has depressing effect on the
coal trade and the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western has suspended oper-
atoms at five of its collieries in this re-
gion. Other mines operated by that
company as we'll as those OF tie Penn
sylvania Coal Company and the Della
ware q Hudson Coal Company are
working on less than half time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
MANY MINERS ENTOMBED.

Sixteen Men Killed ana Thirty Injured
in California.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. GA re-
port has reached here of an accident in a.
mine at San Andreas, Calaveras County.
by which sixteen men were killed and
about thirty injured. No details have
been received as yet.
in occurred at tie Lane mine, Angels
Camp, Calaveras County, yesterday after
noon, burying sixteen men. There is no
prospect of getting them out alive. Near
ly all the victims had families.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
Civil Rights in Texas.

The train, on the oath, brought to Gal.
weston fifty prisoners from Fort Bend
County under the escort of United
States Marshal Dickinson and posse of
deputies. These, with twenty-three
other citizens of Fort Bend County,
were indicted by the federal grand
Jury for violation of the civil rights
act for running citizens out of the coun
ty, while twenty-six besides those
charged are indicted for murder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01

BosroN, Mass, Dec. A-John Moore,
aged 20, Of Chicago, entered the apart
ments Of ]. Wilson Dodge, In the Hotel
Bellevue, In Beacon Street, by means of a
ladder, at o'clock this morning. Mr..
Dodge, who is partially paralyzed, Crap
pied With the burglar and held HIM until
assistance arrived, when he was placed
I1ndar arraGf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
Tried il Once too often.

BRAzIE, Ind, Dec. A.-Robert Thresher
shot and killed Fred. Williams in the
streets of ASHORE, mining village. ten
miles south. The two were brOtherS-in-
law. The latter frequently amused HIM
self by knocking ThreSher dawn. He tn
dulged in the diversion yesterday and was
killed by the angerod victim.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
BANK ROBBERS FOILED.
Unsuccessful Attempt to Blow Open ,
VauIt.

Vault.
KENTLAND, Ind, Dec. 23.-Burglars
made an unsuccessful attempt TO rob the
Discount and Deposit Bank at this place
ON Saturday night. They broke open the
double doors of the vault and at
tackled the money box in way
that demonstrated that they were expert
cracksmen. They stripped off the outside
of the plate of the door and proceeded to
take Off the other plates eight in number
when they were frightened away by par
ties who heard the explosions OF. d ynanlite
The burglars came to this place from Shell
don, Ill, on handcar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
Flames Feed ON Cotton,

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Dee. 2S.-The cotton
compress at Fort Worth, Tex. together
with ten car loads of cotton on track, and
about 1900 bales on the platform, were
destroyed by fire early Sunday morning.
Loss, $l50.000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
UNDER FALLING TREE.
Four Young Men Crushed to Death While
Sleigh Riding.

Sleigh RIdinE.
VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec. pa terri
BILE accident occurred on the Frazier
River road, yesterday. Six young men
out sleigh riding were driving along the
road when a tree fell. crushing the
sleigh, killing four of the occupants, and
the horses. The names of the dead are .
James Lawson. G. d. Campbell, JOS.
Locke, and J. V. BodwelI. The other
two escaped with severe bruises.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
FELL FIFTY FEET.
Sevsral'Workmen Injured by Falling
Scaffold.

Scaffold.
BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 27-Three men
at work on the new building of the First
National Bank in South Street, were
seriously injured, this afternoon,sby the
giving way OF scaffold. William DENLY,
bricklayer, had his skull fractured; Will
lam Devlne, stonemason, fractured leg
and internal injuries, and Thomas Ell
lot, apprentice, badly hurt. Another
workman escaped injury by catching
and clinging to some joists. The men
were at work near the root of the
building and were precipitatad over
fifty feet. The injuries OF both DENLY
and Devine are thought to he fatal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
A well-known Woman Disappear,

LOWELL, Mass, Dec 26.-Miss Sarah
F. Nichols, well-known society lady.
disappeared last night. She went out
to post letter and has not been seen
since. In her room was note saying:
"Forgive and forget" The affair iB in
volyed in mystery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
Laid His Neck Across the Rail.

PROVIDENCE, r. L, Dec. 24.-Joseph
Stott, 4S years of age, a jewelry merchant
who has been Ill some time, left his house
early this morning and went to the track of
the Old Colony Railroad, waited for the
Short Line tram, placed his neck across
the rails and was beheaded. lie leaves a
widow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01

The young lady is said to exonerate her
lover from all blame. Craig is nephew
of Representative Isaac B. Craig, of the
Thirty second illinois District, while
Sutton was prominent Grand Army
man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-01
BIG FAILURE AT CHICAGO.
The Wabash Manufs curing Company
Assigns, Owing 100000.

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Dec. 26.-The Wabash
Manufacturing Company made an
assignment to-day for the benefit
of its creditors. It's habili-
ties are estimated at about 5000, 900
and the assets at little less than that.
The failure grows out Of the rec, Mt fail
ure of the afflicted firm of J. Q. Preble
& Co., and Sheffie & Co. who are in
the same business in New York.