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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
ONE MORE DIR. JEKYL.
A Jersey Church Member Proves to be
Notorious Burglar.

A Jersey Church Mem Der Proves to be =
Notorious Burglar.
New YORK, March 26.-The tashiona-
BILE suburban town of Mont Clair, n. j.,
was Mortified over the discovery that
one of her most respected citizens,
James Tuthill, mason contractor, Is
the burglar who has been robbing houses
right and left for a year past. He WAS
identified by accident, one of his victims
graphing with him in the house ,one
night last week, and unmasking him.
A scar ch of his houss revealed thou
sanos of dollars worth of iewelry,
money and plate hid in the cellar. Tut
hill and his pretty wife are in Jail.
His former friends believe he is captain
of robber band. and that his wife was
his trusted lieutenant. They were both
highly respected in Mont Clair, and
good church members.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
Slain With a Wagon Rung,

New York, March 27.-John III. At
kinson, lawyer, residing at Twenty
seventh Street and Tenth Avenue, with
an office at 1892 Broad way, was killed
by Felix Palmer, the foreman of safe
moving gang, at the Broad way Office, at
6 O'Clock last evening. Palmer had
been sent by safe company TO move
safe, and got into q dispute with Akin
son while engaged in the work. He
struck the lawyer over the head with
wagon rung, crushing in his skull. Pal
mer was arrested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
HURRICANE AT ROCKFORD.

Large Furniture Factory Demolished
-Worklnen Narrowly Escape Death.
RoCKFvRD, ILL.,, March 26.-The wind
roared through Rockford like hurri-
cane. yesterday, and blew down the
Star Furniture Factory, large building
southeast OF the city, not q tim Der being
lett standing. There were number OF
~orkmen III the building, but they felt
the bui ding tremble and rushed out
side. The last man had barely crossed
the thres mold when the structure tell.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
JUSTICE CAMP BELL DEAD,
The Head of the Supreme Court of Mich
igan Expires.

The Head of the Supreme Court of Mich
igan Expires.
DETROIT, Mich, March 26.-Justic &c
James V. Campbell, OF the Michigan SUI
preme court, member of the supreme
court since 1859, died suddenly at his
home in this city this morning. Jus
tice Campbell was born in New
York, In 1928, came 10 Michigan
II early lite, md was one of the
pioneers OF the state. He has been
chief justice OF the bench in rotation
nlne tunes; has been a law professor of
the university of Michigan since the or
ganizat on OIL the law department OF that
lnsil. utlCn; WAS one OF the standing
committee of he rotestsnt Episcopal
Iliocese of Michigan. and was a man of
VIDE culture. His death was caused by
heart dis"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
TEST OF THE DYNAMITE GUNS.
1t Shows that the Vesuvius is a Danger

1t Shows that the Vesuvius is Danger
Gus Antagonist.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 25.-The
secretary of the navy has approved the
report of the board of officers appoint
ed to witness the test of the pneumatic
dynamite guns of the cruiser Vesuvius.
The report shows that three shots were
fired from each of the three guns.
the charge being about 204 pounds
of gun cotton, which together with
the structure of the shell and fuses and
packing nade the total weights vary
from 5c5 20 51c9 pounds. The guns
were elevated at an angle Of Is degrees.
Each flight was steady, the distance
varying from 2,ll6 to 1888 yards. The
record shows that shell containing
200 pounds Of dynamite. or other high
explosive, was thrown at least one
mile by each of the dynamite guns con-
shutting the vessels armament.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
ALICE TOWNSEND DEAD.

ffnanciAI Troubles Worry the Burlesque
Actress to the Grave.
PIrTsBURG, Pa, March Is. = Alice
Townsend, the well-known burlesque
actress, and wife of Sam T. Jack, the
manager, died at the Hamilton Hotel,
in this city, last evening, of nervous
prostration. Mrs. Jacks private car
was attached by the sheriff of Youugs-
town, o., ten days ago, for breach of
the loss Of the car that nervous prostra-
ton was produced.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
CAUGHT ON A CROSSING.

= Alan and Two Children Killed by a
Train.
SAN Francisco, CAL, March Pa
wagon, in which there were teamster
named John Brown and the three
small children of neighbor, while at
tempting to cross railroad track
at University Avenue, West Berkely,
this morning, WAS struck by passenger
train from Stockton. Brown and two of
the children were killed. and the other
child was seriously injured. The wagon
was completely wrecked, and the horses
attached to it were so badly hurt that
they had to be killed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
Meeting Raided by Police.

PRAGUE, March ga meeting OF
young Czechs was held in this city last
night. The proceedings were con-
Quoted in very disorderly manner.
Herr Gregg, one of the leaders of the
young Czech party, made a vigorous
speech protesting against the COM
promise agreed upon at the recent Ger
man-Czech con 'erence at Vienna. The
meeting finally became so turbulent
that the police were compelled to dis
narSa IL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
SHERMAN is GUILTY.

The Buffalo Elevator Man Convicted Of
Stealing Wheat.
BUFFALO, N. Y, March 25.-The jury
in the case of Stephen f. Sherman,
former manager OF the Associated Ele-
vators, charged with grand larceny in
stealing $3.50 bushels of wheat, this
morning brought in verdict of guilty.
A motion for a new trial will be made,
and pending the decision of which
Sherman will not be sentenced.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
SHE REJECTED THE coAcHMAN.

A Girl Narrowly Escapes Being Killed
by an Angry lover.
ROCKFORD, ILL.,. March pa sensa-
tional episode occurred here last night.
Leo Martinette was arrested :. 9 O'Clock
for attempting to shoot Miss Minnie
Mcdowell, the 15-year-old daughter of
DIR. w. A. Mcdowell. Martinette is q
Frenchman, and had been employed as
coachman by the physician. He fell
in love with the Doctors daughter,
but she -epelled bis advances. Last
night he made his way into the house,
Minnie's parents being away, and
pressed his suit. The girl refused to
listen to him, and Martinette produced
q revolver and fired at her. The bull
let went wide of its mark, and Minnie
made her escape from the house and
gave the alarm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
SENSATIONAL DIVORCE SUIT.
Lord Connemara Going Home to An.
swer His Wife's Charges.

Lord Connem8ra Going Home to An.
swer His Wife's Charges.
LONDON, March 27.-The government
has granted six months leave of alb
sence to Lord Connemara, governor of
Madras, in order that he may return to
England on urgent private business. T"
The urgent business in question is to
defend divorce suit brought by his
wife, Lady Connemara, and which will
be tried at an early date.
,dr. Lockwood, Queens counsel, who
has been retained for Lady Connemara,
receives retaining fee OF $1,000, and
SIR Charles Russell, counsel Tor the gov
ernor, one Of $4,000. The scene of the
incidents upon which the Gaze rests is
located in Madras. where Lady Come
mara, some months ago. left ball room
under circumstances that precipitated
q great sea ndal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02

MADRID, March 49,. Forty thousand
employees in the factories in Catalonia
have gone Oh q strike. A conference is
being held between the leaders of the
strikers and their employers, with view
to an adjustment of the ditfercncrh The
strikers are quiet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
Slain in Revenge.

LONG ISLAND CITY, n. Y, March 27.-
Last night John Roman, formerly a dri-
yer on a New York street car, shot and
mortally wounded A. u. Moulton, gem
eral superintendent of the Steinway q
Hunters Point Railway. Moulton VAS
formerly street car conductor, and dis
charged Roman some time ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
Shot a Burglar Dead

New YORK, March 29.-For some time
past repeated efforts have been made to
rob the store of Abraham Marks, tailor
at 146 East Sixteenth Street Marks, who
lived upstairs over the store, concluded
that he would occupy the store at night
for protection. He armed himself with a
revolver. / his morning, about 5 O'Clock,
he saw man crawling through a win
dow, and shot him dead The man. the
police say, was tramp thief The body
lies at the morgue, awaiting Identified
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
ATTORNEY General Resigns.

WINNIPEG, Man,, March 29.-Atty.-G Gen.
Martin has resigned from the Manitoba
cabinet. The resignation is to go into eff
feet on Monday. 1t is understood that
differences with his followers ON the sep
arate school and railway questions are the
cause OF his re tlrement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02

mittee to report it back when q guaran-
tee of $1G.O0O,OO0 shall be secured by
citizens of Chicago, the snfficiency and
legality of which shall be satisfactory to
said committee.
Mr.. Gamblers amendment, postpon-
ing the time for holding the fair until
1898, was adopted without division.
The House voted down Mr.. Belden's
motion to recommit the fair bill.
The Worlds Fair bill passed the
Housewives, 2O2; navs, 40.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
Earthouake in New Hampshire.

CoNToCOOK, n. H., March ga Shock
of earthquake was distinctly felt, last
night, shortly after 10 o'clock. Most of
the people were in bed, and very sensibly
noticed the positive though brief rumble
and motion. 1t was also noticeable in
several surrounding towns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
BURGLARS FILLED WITH SHOT.
AR Old Man Defends His Home Against


PIT1sBURG, Pa, March pa special
from Larimer Station says a gang of
burglars broke into the residence of
man named Aeins, last night. The ola
man seized a shotgun and tired both
barrels into the gang. One man fell,
but was picked up and carried away by
his companion. The tracks and blood
traces were followed for long distance,
but no captures have yet been made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
Kil,eu by a pnunderboit.

DECATUR, ILL.,, AEtrch % Thursday
evening" during the storm, Charley Black,
aged IA, son OF q prominent farmer was
killed By lightning not far from Mechanics
burg, as was also a horse he was riding.
His little sister was behind him, but she
ESCAPED serious injury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
DAMAGES FOR THE REAcHER
Rev. MIR. Rylance Awarded SO, 200 In
His Libel Suit.

Rev. MI. KyIance Awarded SO, 600 In
His Libel Suit.
New YORK, March 2e.-The jury be-
fore Chief Justice Sedgwick, in the gu
perior court, to-day gave Rev. DR..
Joseph II. Rylance verdict of
$4,000 against Nicholas Quacken-
boss for alleged libel. The Sc
Nor warden of the church,
Henry B. Renwick, testified that Mr..
Rylance was a most exemplary man.
The judge told the jury that it was GER
and the only question for them to do
was to decide the amount of damages.
The court gave the plaintiffs counsel
an extra allowance of 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
French Gunboar Sunk

PARIS, March "a French gunboat
has been sunk at Rochefort, by collision
with a man-of war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02
Stanley Going to England.

CAIRO, March 29.-Henry M. Stanley
will sail from here for England on April7.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-04-02

made IN order to guarantee success.
Mr.. Belden-I believe that if talk will
do it, they will do it; but when money
is required they do not put it up.
(Laughter.)
Mr.. LAWYER inquired whether the gen.
tleman wanted to convince the House
that New York was able to take hold of
such large fair as this was going to be,
and make it success, in the face of the
fact that the Grant monument was not
yet built. Laughter. Chicago had
carried out everything contemplated by
it.
Mr.. Belden--In talk.
Mr.. Lawler-I make this statement
that if $25, 900, 0O0 is necessary to make
the fair a success in Chicago, 1t would be
raised within six months.
Mr.. Belden proceeded to argue that
before the bill passed Chicago should
be compelled to show some guarantee
that the subscriptions could be raised.
Mr.. Cannon inquired whether the
gentleman would agree to the COM
promise of letting New York have the
fair 100 years hence.
Mr.. Relden replied that New York
did not want a fair if she had to shuttle
the cards the way Chicago had.
Mr.. Mason-Do you want Chicago to
have the Worlds Fair?
Mr.. Belden-Yes, sir.
Mr.. Mason-Is this the way you take
to help it? Laughter. Thank you.
Mr.. Belden-I am better friend of a
successful lair, by insisting on provis-
ions to secure it's success, than are the
men who stand Lere and say I'VE will
fix it up by and by"
He then gave notice that he would, at
the proper time, move to recommit the
bill, with instructions. to the select COM
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05

Strange Case of Somnambulism.
A very strange case OF somnambulism oc
CURED at Dunbar, Fsyette county, Pa Tues
day night. Mrs. Montgomery. a widow
living on Second avenue, was awakened by
a knock at the door, and inquired what was
wanted. Receiving no reply, and as the
knocking continued she became frightened,
thinking perhaps it was visit from robbers
She ran up stairs, got q revolver, fired three
shots out Of window. and CALLED loudly for
Mr.. Smith. a neighbOr, that robbers were
breaking in her house.
Mr. Smith, hearing the shots and the lady
calling, ran to the rescue. Approaching the
rear Of the house cautiously, he was NOR,
than surprised to find there, still knocking
on the door, his own little four-S ear-old
daughter. He picked her up tenderly, bul
she was awakene'. and, child-ike. began
crying which Sc. Mrs. Montgomery frantic
imagining the child was shot.
Mrs. Smith had visited Ms Montgomery
in the evening, and liitie lola became very
mach concerned about her mamma before
she went TO sleep. wanting her papa to 90
with her and take the lantern and bring her
mamma homs. II is thought that going to
sleep with this on her mindcsused the child
TO get up in her sleep and g5in search Of her
mother
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
Too Near Home.

1t is common saying among city peo
pie that the "native" IN country places
have little or no "eye for the beauties o
nature" II would be well sometimes
for the critic TO put themselves in the
natives . place.
A party of young people had picnic
on high bill, at the foot Of which stood
lonely farm house. On their way down
late in the afternoon, one OF the compan.
saw the farmers wife regarding her from
the open door with some interest
Find it wuth while, did ye ?" inquired
the woman.
"Yes, indeed replied the girl, enthu
siastically. "It's such beautiful view
you must go up there very often to ge
rested. don't you ?'
swell, no, not to say often. Ine-er &c
except when he's away, and the COWS
take notion not TO come down without
my climbin' up to fetch 'em, responded
the woman dryly.
why, you don't know what you
miss" persisted the enthusiast. "lf ]
were in your place should 90 up there
every pleasant afternoon"
IL cslclate," said the farmers wife, in
a tone of whitening scorn, ''that when
you'd lived here spell, backed up onto
that mounting, with all the sun ehet
outen yoar back winders, you'd feel pref
ty nigh the same as do Youths Com
pdni0a.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
WeIIcarad For

Robert f. PAttison has been the best cared
for man in Pennsylvania. He received $50,
600 for services as Controller of Philadelphia
from 1877 to 1888 $4,000 as Governor oi
Pennsylvania from 1888 TO 1887 $4,000 as
Chairman Of the Commission TO investigate
affairs of Pacific railroads, and $4,000 as
President of tie Chestnut. street National
Bank, making a total of Sl35,0O0. While
Governor Of Pennsylvania he called an ex-
ira session of the Legislature in order to re.
tire TO private life the late Samuel ]. Ran
dali, which cost the State $4,000. Yet this
same Governor Pattison, rolling in wealth
himself and caring nothing for the expense
to which he placed the State, vetoed bill
appropriating $S5 to bury the remains Of
the old soldier which must either go 10 the
Potters field or be saved from dishonored
grave by the charity of his neighbors. Such
is the record of Pattison toward the old
soldier, but thanks to Republican Legisla-
lure, the bill was passed over the Governors
veto.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
The Sixteenth Annual Convention
of Poor Directors.

The sixteenth annual convention of the
Poor Directors of the State was held at Lam
caster last week. The adoption of the report
of the Poor Law Commission was the the
most important. business ofthe session.
Resoired, That there should be a general
law for the State, uniform poor law.
That each and every county of this Com
monwealth shall constitute a single poor dis
trict, and that each county composing such
poor district shall have a county house.
That all almshouses, poor houses and
homes of employment shall hereafter be
known, and be incorporated as the County
Home"
That the poor board shall consist of three
members elected by the people of the respec-
tive counties to serve for term of three
years-one director to be elected every year.
That the salary of the members of the
poor board shall be based on the population
of the resps ctive counties.
That the members of these local poor
boards shall have entire control of the coun-
ty home and county home premises; also of
the poor Of the district undergoing indoor
and outdoor relief.
That the several poor boards of the State
shall be empowered TO set apart certain
amount of money from the county fund
which in the judgment of the members will
be sufficient TO meet the expenses of the
home for the year.
That the commitment of the poor by or
ders of justices ofthe peace be repealed, and
the matter of commitment be left entirely to
the Sc yeral poor boards.
That the poor boards of the respective dis
tricts be empowered to make such agreement
with the several children's aid societies of
the State as the poor boards may deem right
and proper for the education, protection and
compensation Of all children sent from the
county homes of the State to the several
children's aid societies
That the members of the poor lolrd be
empowered to frame such rules, regulations
and bylaws as are necessary for the man.
agement of the several county homes of the
State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
Hold it to the Light.

The man who tells you confdentially
just what will cure your cold is prescrib-
ing Kemp's Balsam this year. In the
preparation of this remarkable medicine
or coughs and colds no expense is spared
to combine only the best and purest in
gradients. Hold bottle Of Kemp's Bal
sam TO the light and look through it no
tice the bright, clear look then compare
with other remedies. Price SOC, and 81
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
Youthful Depravlty.

''P4ps," he asked, don't wasps build
their nests of mud ?"
They do, my son. said his fa' her.
"Are wasEs good fer anything?'
$50 far as we know, Willie. they are
not"
-Then the mud is wasted, isn't it?T
Il presume it il.
''rben it's just like cur Irene, isn't ii p
blows that2"
because its wssp-wasied."
Aud the strong man who had always
felt hopes that Willie would some tim e
enter tie ministry. went out to the coal
shed and wept -Ckieago 7ni5ne.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05

Owing to the prevalence of sickness in the
town, the attendance has not been as good as
it would have been under more favorable
circumstances. Yet the pupils seem to be
interested in their studies and have made
fair PROCESS. am being assisted by an able
and faithful corps of teachers, who are try
ing to do their part in making the school a
success.
The board has encouraged us by pur-
cb sing set OF charts embracing nearly all
OF the branches taught. And now, would
say to the the patrons, send your children
regularly to school and visit us occasionally
yourselves. BY so doing you will aid US
very much in our difficult and important
work.
G. NJ BAKER, Principal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
A WORD ABOUT CATARRH.

II is In the nervous membrane that wonderful
semi luid envelope surrounding the delicate It's
makes its stronghold. once established. il eat.
into the very vitais and renders life long drawn
breath OF misery and disease, dulling the sense
of hearing. trammeliug the power OF speech, de
stroylng tue faculty OF smell talnting the breath
and killing the refined pleasures OF taste. lnsidu-
ousy, by creeping on from q simple cold in the
head, ii assaults the membTous lining and envel.
opes the bones eating through the delicate coats
and causing Inflammation, slonghing and
death. Moth ng short of total eradication will
secure health to the patient. and all alternatives
are simply proerastinaIed suffering, leading 70 a
ment, local and constitutional. made the cure Of
this dread disease a certainty, and has never
failed. Even when the disease had made fright
ful inroads on delicate constitutions, hea ing
taste and smell have been recovere d, and IL,
disease ihoroughly driven out
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05

Such as Granulated Lids, Chronic Intlamma-
ton of the Lids of the Iris OF the ChorOd, Of the
ketina, Chronic Ulceratiops. Spasms OF the Lids.
Cancer OF the Lids, and Eye, Teas Running over
the Cheeks. Day and Night BLINDNESS, Purulent
or Maiiering Sore Eyes. Gonorrhea- OphthAlnia.
Syphililic Ophthalmia. Red B'otches or Brown
ones on the Ball, Phiyetennlar Ophthalantin,
or Milk White Spots on the Eye, GlAueoma or
cupping of the Nerve AnuTrosis. Falling out OF
Lashes, sores. Redness of Edges Of Lids and Eyes,
and all other diseases 10 which the Eye or It's ap
pendages are liable, positive and rapid cure guar
anteed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
consumpilon sureIY Cured,

To TIE EpEroR.-Please inform your readers
that have positive remedy for the aboye-name
disease. BY It's timely use thousands of hopeless
cases have been permanently cured. Ishall be glad
to send two bottles Of my remedy FREE to any Of
your readers who have consumption IL they VIII
send me their Express and P. o. address Respect
fully, 7. A. sLoCUM, II. c., lsl Pearl St n. Y
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
EAR TROUBLES ARE CURED

In an estonisbingly quick time. They win re-
lieYe you OF all roaring missing and ringing noises
heaviness, itching pain, running Of the ear. will
close up a hole ia II drum Of 80 years standing
will insert Artificial Ear Drum OF his OwB inven-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-11-05
DO YOU KNOW

That you are buying direct from the distiller
when you send your orders to T. Z Lippen-
colt the old fashioned Whiskey house? No
reoufying no cOmpounding. but direct from
the ~LIPPENcOTT DIsTILLERY," situated al
LippencOlt Post Office, Greene county, Pa,
which has always maintained its reputation
of making pure .s0ds only
Our mail order apartment gives prompt
attention 10 al orders and at The prices we
offer our goods, makes our eompetifOrs en-
vious. We carry in stock the following we'll
known brands Of Rye Whistles. in quarts,
gallons snd barrels: Lippeueoti's. Overholt' $
Gibson. Guckenheimer Monongahela, Grays,
etc. Also a full and complete stock of
Wines, Brandies, Gins, &c.
Hrite.fo for Price List and sare a,oney.
U. E. LrPpENcorr,
Distiller and Wholesale Liquor Dealer,
$50 Smithield st. Pittsburgh, Pa.