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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
SEALING CONTRACTS LET.
The North American Company Gets the
Behring Sea Privilege.

Behring Sea Privilege.
WASHINGTON, d. e., Feb. 28.-Secre-
tary Window has directed lease to be
made with the North American Com
merclal Company, of New York and
San Francisco, ]. Lieber, president, for
exclusive privileges of taking ur seals
upon the Islands of st. Paul and st.
George, Alaska, for period of twenty
years from May /.
This company made three proposals
for the privilege. The one accepted
proposes to pay, and will pay, an annual
rental Of Stu, 900 Tor the lease of said ISL
ands Of st. Paul and S.. George, and in
addition to the revenue tax or duty of
81 paid upon each seal skin taken and
shipped by it. the company viii pay
taken and shipped, all such pay
ments to be made at such
times and places, and IN such
manner, rs the secretary Of the treasury
shall direct. In addition to these pay
ments the comtany agrees to faithful
Iy comply with all the laws Of the
United States, and all the rules and reg
ulations of the Treasury Department IN
relation to the. taxing OF fur-seal skins on
the islands, etc.
The company also proposes, in the
0VonC III SnOulQ ODCa1n the lease, TO pay
81 cents per gallon for each gallon of
oil made from seals that may be taken;
also to furnish free to the native in
habitants of st. Paul and St. George
such quantity of dried salmon as the
secretary of the treasury may direct;
also to furnish, under the direction of the
secretary of the treasury, the native in
habitants the salt and barrels necessary
for preserving meat. It will also allow
and pay to the Alaska Commercial Com
pany, if it shall so demand, fair and
reasonable price for all the buildings
or improvements erected or made
on the islands by it, and for all
implements used by it in it's
business, and that may be useful in the
operation of it's lease, and that it will
undertake to bind itself to operate any
lease it may obtain in the interest of
and for the benefit Of American citi-
zens. And, 80 ar as may be practicable
and consistent with the interests of said
company, it will encourage Undressing,
dying and marketing OF sealskins with
in the United States.
The annual revenue to the govern
ment under this lease, on the basis of
100000 seals per annum, will be about
$1,000 900, as against about $500, 900 un-
der the present lease to the Alaska
Commercial Company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
MET A FITTING DEATH.
Murderer Hanged for the Killing of
His Wife.

His Wife.
LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 27.-Thomas
O'Brien, the murderer of Bette Shea,
was hanged to-day at 1859 A. NJ. The
crime for which Thomas O'Brien, Jr.,
was hanged was the murder Of his wife
and he1 unborn babe on the night of
gambler, although at times he conduct
casion had charge of va
iiety snow. This was about a
year before his wife was killed. One
night, while Ill this business, he shot
and killed young Henry Metcalf, but
was acquitted. Then he met Bette
Shea, beautiful girl about % years DID,
She was employed as domestic in the
family of John S. Woolock. He per-
suaded the girl to marry him clandes-
timely. In the meantime O'Brien was
engaged to marry Miss Matte
Longhlin, who lived in Rich
land, Ind, and at the same
named Lizzie Adams, with whom he
spent much time. During March it be-
came evident to Bette Shea that the
time was fast approaching when her
marriage must be made public. She
besought O'Brien to acknowledge her as
his wife, but he put her off.
The time he had set to marry
Miss Loughlin was drawing near.
He was also deeply attached
to the Adams woman. On the morning
of April l, last, the body of Bette Shea,
clad in her night clothes, was discov-
cred lying in her room by Mr.. Wool
ock's cook. She had been beaten to
death with heavy piece Of lead, which
off rGC -
Lizzie Adams, where O'Brien was ar
resfed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
COLLISION ON THE ATLANTIC.
Story of the eLoss of the Claymore and
Coriolanus-The Rescue.

story OF the LOSS OF the CIaymOre and
Coriolanus-The Rescue.
LONDON, Feb. 28.-The collision be-
tween the British steamer Claymore and
the British ship Coriolanus, before re-
ported, occurred last Monday, 400 miles
west of Fastnet. The weather was clear.
but heavy sea was running at the time
of the collision. The Coriolanus was
lacking, and the Claymore attempted
to cross her bows, but failed,
and the Coriolanus struck her amid
ships, cutting into her engine-room.
The ships bows were crushed to the
keel, and her bowsprit and foremost
were carried away. The crews of both
vessels became panic-stricken and rush
ed for the boats, which were immedi.
diately lowered away. Many members
of the crews left their yes
sells without their boots or
coats. The British steamer Queens
more, which was five miles distant, saw
the collision and fastened to the res
cue. She stood by the Claymore Tor
hours, until she sank. The report that
the Coriolanus also sank short time
after the collision was erroneous, as she
was seen by the White Star Line steam
er Britannia on Wednesd "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
A Liberal Church.

The congregation OF the Emmanuel
Baptist Church, Chicago, whose pastor,
the Rev. DR.. Lorimer, had such pecu-
liar experience with quinine recently
while on lecture tour in New England,
held special meeting on the 2Sth. 1t
was decided that DR.. Lorimer should be
granted leave of absence for six
months. or more if necessary, for the
recuperation of his health, without di-
meanwhile be supplied by the Board of
DeacOns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
A Town Boom in Tennessee.

The sale of lots at the new prohibit
natl Soathern Railroad, owned by the
East Tennessee Land Company. came
off on the Goth. The town is laid off in
an old field, and there are not half a
dozen houses in the place, but the lots
sold for an average of $26 per front
foot, and 223 lots were sold. Four thou
sand people were present, twenty-four
states in the Union being represented.
The company appropriated $l,000,00O
for streets, water and lights, and i'm
provement of the town site.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
DIVORCED FROM AN ACTRESS.
A Decree in the Case of Darbishire VS.
AgneS Hewitt Sothern.

A Decree in the Case of Darbishire VS.
Agnes Hewitt Sothern.
LONDON, Feb. ga decree was Of
fered in the court of probate, divorce
and admiralty to-day, granting di-
vorce to Francis Darbishire from his.
wife on, the grounds OF adultery, and
awarding him ESQ damages against the
correspondent, Mr.. Geo. Baird, the we'll
known sporting man. Mr.. Darbishire
testified that his wife confessed that.
she stayed for two days with Mr.. Baird
at his home at Newmarket, and two.
days at his residence in London. The
divorce is an actress known as Agnes
Hewitt. Prior to her marriage to MIR.
Darbishire she was the widow Of Lytton
Sothern. the actor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
COMMODORE WHITE DEAD.
Chief of the Bureau of Yards of the
Navy Department.

Chief of the Bureau Of Yards of the
Navy Department.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 27.-Com-
modore George B. White, chief of the
bureau of yards and docks, Navy De-
partmeHt, died at his residence IN this
city, this morning at IL o'clock. from an
attack OF apoplexy. with which he was
stricken about Z o'clock in the morning.
He had been suffering some time with
severe cold, but seemed to be almost
restored to health. He was at the Office
as usual, yesterday, and it was not;then
known that anything at all was the mat
ter with him. The news of his death
was great shock to his associates at the
Navy Department.
Commodore White was formerly
member OF the Philadelphia Harbor
Commission, and has held his present
commission as chief OF the bureau of
Yards and docks only since April Lust.
He was regarded as one of the best Off
GERS IN the service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
BLOODY FIGHT IN KANSAS.
Several Men Shot IN a Quarrel Between
Rival Tny1DS


WICHITA. Kas.. Fec. 27.-Gray County,
in the western part of the state, is great
ly excited over revival of the HOSTILE
ties between Ingalls, and Cimarron, two
rival towns. The trouble arose over
the location of q sugar mill for
which $25, 100 worth of county bonds
had been voted. It was to be located
at ingalls,, and Cimarron served an
injunction. When the case was to be
tried, yesterday, c. I. Gregory, of Cim-
AKRON, appeared and was bounced upon
by mob and forced to withdraw the
suit. He returned to Clmarron, and a
mob of sixty armed men joined
him. The party at once returned to
ingalls,, and began a search for
Tom Bold and Billy Allenworth,
the two men who led the crowd
against Gregory. The citizens of ingalls,
rallied to protect them and battle en-
sued. After the firing ceased 1T was
found that Allenworth was fatally shot,
while Bold, five other Ingalls, men, and
tour Cimarron men were slightly
wounded. More bloodshed is feared.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
A Hundred Thousand Acres.

George w. Howell, of the firm of
Howell. Jarrett q Co., of Atchison,
Omaha, and Chicago, has completed the
purchase of about 100000 acres of pine
and cypress land on the Sabine River.
The land lies both in Texas and Louisi-
ana, and is on both sides of the river.
1t is nearly lC0 miles in length by ten in
breadth. at the lower end of the stand
is the town of Logansport, La. where
the firm will operate saw-mill on a big
scale. A town site will be laid out, and
it is expected that city of several
thousand will spring up in short time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
A Great Railroad Plan.

Another gigantic scheme is said to be
contemplated by j. J. Hill. president of
the Great Northern. He proposes to
run line from Anaconda, Mont, direct
to San Francisco. The surveyors for the
Great Northern are reported to have
made a discovery which will revolution
ize railway travel in the Northwest.
The discovery consists of break in the
Rocky Mountains near Mary's Fork
which thus opens the way into a rich
and fertile country, through which no
road has ever penetrated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
MORE SOCIALIST GAINS.
Result of the RabalIot for the German
Reichstag.

Re1ult of the RabalIot for the Germ2n
Reichstag.
BERLIN, March 1.-The result of the
vote in seventeen of the districts in
which rebailots were necessary to elect
members of the Reichstag is known.
TIE returns of these districts show that
the Socialists have gained six seats and
the Liberals five.
Further returns show that the follow
ing have been elected: At Offenbach,
Herr Ulrich; at Plauen, Herr Hart
mann, Conservative; at Reichenbach,
Herr kurtZ, German Conservative; at
Cassel, Herr Weyrauch, Conservative,
anu at Homburg, Herr Frenck, German
Liberal. Herr Grumpt, Imperialist,
won the seat at Pima. Herr Guttheisch,
German Liberal, has been elected for
Giessen and Friedberg.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
Italian Train Robbery.

On the I'd inst, as the inward bound
train from Palermo, Italy, was crossing
a desolate tract of country, the car
riages were invaded by troop of fero-
cious looking bandits. The passengers
were robbed of $2,4O0 in coin, and all
their valuables. The fact that the rob-
berry was committed while the train was
at full speed, and also that no stoppage
was made, aroused the suspicious of the
victims, who discovered that the ban
dts were simply disguised train hands,
The passengers arose. arrested the train
men, and recovered their money and
.jewelry. The masqueraders were con-
signed to iaiI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
Newspaper Must Pay Damages.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE appeal of
James Tuohy, who, it was charged, ha d
charge and control of the Dublin Free
mans Journal in London. and was
therefore responsible for the publica-
ton of certain comments on the O'Shea
divorce case, resulting in the application
by Capt. O'Shea for q writ Of attachment
against that paper, and who was con-
victed and fined 9l00 besides being
compelled 10 pay Capt. O'Shea's costs,
came up in he court of appeal to-day.
After hearing the arguments for and
against the conviction, the court upheld
the decision of the court below.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
Smoked Mule.

Fire broke out on the night of the
26th, in the stables in the Cameron col
liery slope, near Shamokin, Pa, 500 yards
below the surface. Two miners, work
ing in deeper portion of the slope, are
shut in, but there are fair prospects of
rescuing them. There are about fifty
mules in the ste BILE, and it is feared that
they have all been suffocated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
Plenty Of Railroads.

At a special meeting of the Pittsburg
City Council, on the 9th. the right Of
way was granted TO ten street railway
companies to build and operate. The
franchise granted is as wide as barn
door, and as deep as the sea, and covers
almost every street in every direction,
from the heart of the city to the
suburbs, amounting to some eighty
miles of road in ALL 1t is estimated the
franchises are worth as total $50,
900 to $60, 100000. A peculiarly of the
affair is the laxity of regulations, as any
one of the roads is permitted to buy out
any or all of the other lines if it sees fit,
parallel or no parallel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
A Dangerous Toy.

The use Of electricity instead Of q
sandbag by the footpads who robbed
Mrs. Johnson, on Center Avenue, Chi
cago, few days ago, is evoking some
comment. In an interview, City Elec-
trician Barrett said: "With storage
battery as large as a cigar case thief
could carry enough electricity to knock
man cold. All the thug has to do
is to connect the battery by q covered
wire with metallic plate in his hand.
AS soon as the plate touches any part Of
the victims body it will floor him. It
will work 80 silently and SO effectually
that I consider it one of the most dan
gerous Innovations yet made by thieves.
Indeed, on person affected by heart
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
Two M 4 Asphyxiated.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Feb. 25.-Charles
Hanley, aged 80, a moulder by trade,
and William Dodson, aged "a, rail-
roader, were asphvxiated in the Sixth
Street crossing watch house of the Van
dalia road, in this city. Sunday night.
The men entered the watch house some
time during the night, probably during
the heavy rainstorm. They were over
come by gas and by the apparatus oper-
ating the street guards. Both men
live here and are unmarried.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
A Terrible Revenge.

At Nevada, No., on the 26th, Mrs. j.
Smith destroyed the eyesight of Nathan
Gordon. a clerk in jewelry store, by
throwing red pepper in his eyes. Mrs.
Smith was domestic in the family with
which Gordon boarded. Her character
was alleged to be bad, and Gordon told
the family. Mrs. Smith, for revenge,
went to the store where Gordon was
employed and threw handful of red
pepper in his eyes. His sight was de-
stroyed. Mrs. Smith was arrested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
A Gas EXniOSiOn.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-Thomas Os~
borne lowered lighted lamp into 40
foot shaft, at the works Of the Chicago
Sugar Company, in order to get at q
leaky gas jet. An explosion occurred,
which converted the shalt into a gaping
hole. the street in the vicinity being
badly torn up. Osborne escaped with
the loss of his whiskers, but his en-
ployers are out to the extent of nearly
81 0O0
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
They Robbed the villages.

A band of Albanians made a descent
upon the villages OF Babigak, Robuci
and Babursh, in old Servla. and plum
dered them. Many of the inhabitants
were tortured to death by the robbers.
A battalion of Turkish troops have been
dispatched to the scene, but they are
poWerless against the marauders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
A Rumpus in Washington.

A Washington dispatch of the 2Sth
says: Ex-Congressman Taulbee, of Ken
lucky, was shot in the head, perhaps
fatally, by Chas. Kincaid, the CORE
spondent Of the Louisville Times, soon
alter l o'clock this afternoon, at the cap
itol. The shooting is the outgrowth of
long standing trouble between the
two men, growing out of cor
respondence sent by Klncaid, char g.
ing Taulbee and female clerk in the
patent Office with unbecoming conduct.
The two men have met frequently of
late, and Taulbee, it is asserted, has al
ways declared his intention of getting
even. Kincaid says that Taulbee has
been bounding him for more than a
year, and has several times insulted
him, circulated stories that he was q
coward and afraid to meet him (Taul-
bee). These reports, in his nervous
state, 80 overweight him that he hard
ly knew what be was doing. He also
understood that Taulbee had threatened
him with violence. To-day, he says,
Taulb1e assaulted him, and pulled his
nose and his ear, ana this was more
than he could endure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
LOCKOUT OF STONE CUTTERS.
Move that will PROSTATE Boston |
Building Operators.

Building Operators.
BosToN, Mass, Feb. o7.-There is
strong possibility of serious interfer-
ence with the building business of Bos-
ton, as result of the strike of the free
stone cutters union against the employ
nent of marble cutters.
AT meeting of the freestone con-
tractors. last night, they Endorsed the
position of Evans q Tombs, and decided
to back the firm in every possible man
ner.
The contractors have, it is stated, de-
termined to lock out their freestone
cutters in all parts of New England, on
Friday, if they don't agree to certain
propositions which are to be posted in
all varda
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
Fast Time to Water

An Ogden, Utah, dispatch of the 9th
says: There was an interesting and ex-
citing race on the Central Pacific road,
this morning, near Blue Greek, thirty
five miles west of here. It was a race
against time, and the goal was the water
tank six miles distant. AS the west
bound fast mail reached a point six
miles east of Blue Creek, the engin-
eer discovered that the mail car,
filled with through mail, was on
fire. An effort WAS made to put
it out. but there being no
water near the engineer opened the
throttle and resolved to reach the wa
ter tank if possible. Each minute the
burning train was a mile nearer the
promised rescue, and six minutes land
ed the burning train under the spout of
the tank, but too late. The interior
was mass of flames, and 1853 sacks Of
through mail were almost totally con-
sumed. Word spread through the
coaches that the train was on fire.
Great excitement followed. Only the
lightning speed of the train prevented
the passengers from jumping from the
cars. Thomas Orchards, chief clerk
railway mail service. of Ogden, was on
the train. He says he is unable to give
even theory of the fire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
Young Lincoln Not Dead

Minister Lincoln stated on the 9th
that the doctors say his son surprised
all about him by not only surviving the
night, hut by having sufficient strength
to permit. the tapping operation being
performed, which greatly relieved the
heart and lungs TOM efusion. 1t was
learned that this operation, because
of the patients feeble condition.
would be fatal, but it has, at
least, temporarily reversed the
hopeless condition of the patient. Adj
dltional measures were taken to pre-
vent dangerous accumulation of pus.
Another operation was performed,
which afforded great relief. A drain
was inserted in the affected part, and
the matter is now flowing freely from
it. Though Master Lincoln is still in
great danger, his physicians and parents
are not without hope Of his recovery
In consequence of an erroneous report
having been sent to the United States to
the effect that Mr.. Lincoln's son was
dead, a large numb Der of cable messages
of sympathy and coincidence from the
United States were received
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
An Ex-Congressman Dead.

New YORK, March 1.-Ex-Congress-
man Charles L. Mitchell. Of New Haven,
Conn, died at o'clock this morning in
this city. He was one of the principa!
stockholders and president Of the Mitch
ell-Vance Company, manufacturers OF
gas fixtures.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
The Route to Siberia.

The Russian government has taken a
step toward alternating the condition CT
prisoners. It has, purchased steamer
to convey convicts on their way to Sibe
ria down the Volga, instead of sending
them on the old harges, which made the
voyage terrible cruelty. 1t is re ported
that the czarwitch will make tour in
Siberia next summer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
NEWS IN BRIEF.
RYdrOnhOhia In direCt.

Alfred Carbough, the S-year-old son
of a farmer living near Sedalia, Mo-,
died on the 10th from hydrophobia con-
tracted in peculiar manner. The dog
did not bite him, but only licked his Sc
verely chapped hands. The boy died
in terrible agony.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
DUTCH CAPITAL IN GAS.
Baron JearmOnowski, of Holland, Buys
Indianapolis Gas Plants.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 1.-The
property of the two Illuminating gas
companies, and the largest natural gas
company in this city, has been sold to
the largest stockholders in the Equita-
BILE Gas Company of that city. The
value of the properly is about $1,000
600. The central figure in the purchase
is Baron Jearmonowski. of sterdam.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
COOLLY PLANNED SUICIDE.
A New York Man Pipes Gas into His
Lungs and Dies

New York, March John Griscom,
48 years old, was found dead in his
room, at AZ Park Street, this morning,
having committed suicide with illumin-
ating gas. He had attached rubber
tube to the gas burner, turned on the
gas, and buried his head under the bed
clothing with the end of the tube next
his mouth. He had evidently been
dead some hours. The suicide was
man Of some pro inence in the scien-
tific world and railroad circles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05

death. Police will have to exercise
great care in arresting one of these cleo
trio thieyeSO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-05
Hard LINES.

Malaria fever in it's worst form did
deadly work among the crew of the
schooner A. M. BrunGr;l, of st. Johns.
N. F., on her voyage from Barcelona to
New York, which terminated Oh the
9th. She let Barcelona thirty days
ago, with Capt. Foote and crew of five
men. When she arrived only her
captain and one sailor were left
to navigate her. Three of the
crew had died of the fever on
the voyage, and one sailor lay more
dead than alive in the cabin. The vic
TINS were stricken down Immediately
after the schooner left Barcelona. On
February Jacob Funch, seaman, died !;
the next day Hayward Marshall. the
mate. succumbed. John Parsons, the
steward, died February %, and his body
was brought in the schooner. Abraham
Parsons, the sailor who is still sick with
the lever, may recover. For three
weeks Capt. Foote, with the assistance
OF his one remaining seaman, navigated
the schooner and attended to the wants
Of the sick man in the cabin.