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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
BIG FIRE AT KENOSHA.
Two Large Tanneries Destroyed-Loss
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Two Large Tanneries Destroyed-Loss
$3.50
A large part of one Of the largest tan
merry plants IN the state of Wisconsin,
and one of the largest IN the United
States, that of n K. Allen & Sons, is in
ruins, az well as the Kenosha Water
Cure, and the German Methodist
Church and parsonage. The entire loss
will aggregate $4,000, with an insur-
ance nearly equal to that amount.
The fire started on the morning oil
the I'd, and considering the lack Of or
ganization in the fire department and
it's miserable apparatus, 1T Is wonder
that two-thirds of this prosperous man
utacturlng city Is not in ruins. Two
large six-story buildings of the tannery
were doomed at the outset, as Was the
water cure. but the chief en2ineer ot
the department believed he could con
troll the flames, consequently he did
not make an appeal tor aid from Racine
until it was too late Tor the Belle City
Company, which responded Immediate
ly, to do any sci vice.
The fire was discovered at o'clock A.
NJ. in building 3d." which WAS a SIX
story frame affair about 60x120. This
was soon enve 10 ped In flames, and build
ing &c" structure of equal size, was
tated. The burned buildings consisted
of the finishing department and ware
house, and were located on Grand Ave-
nue. on the bank of the river, at the
east approach of $1,000 bridge,
which was slightly damaged. Both
buildings were entirely consumed,
WI b the manufactured p.oduct they
contained. Owing to the direction of
the wind, which was t1om the south
west, and the heroic work OF the tan
merry employees the extensive bark and
grinding buildings, boiler room and
clearing and storerooms were not
burned. The firm of Allen q Sons
value the entire plant and stock at
S400,00O. Their loss is 100000, which
is fully covered by insurance.
There is large quantity OF leather IN
the tannery watts, coveredt.by solution
OF liquor, which may not be dIy dam
aged. Allen q Sons say they will begin
to clean up and rebuild Immediately.
They employ 400 men, about half Of
whom worked in the burned structures.
The firm will give these employees pref
erence in the employment OF building
force, so there will be no serious loss to
the workmen.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
There were no fires in the building,
which was heated by steam, and the
UiomUcrS vi Iuc uTHl say tudt Iuc St0dul
pipes were not in contact with the wood
anywhere. Wherever there was any
danger the pipes were properly covered.
It is believed that the cause was COM
bustion, perhaps from greasy overalls or
rags thrown against the Steam pipes.
The insurance on the tannery prop
ertv is in the form of two blanket poll
cies of $125,000 and $50, 1000 each, the
former specific concurrent policy on
the whole p ant and stock, and the
other on the buildings. The hide
steaming house was also totally de-
stroyed, entailing a loss of $1,000.
There was no insurance on this build
ing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
A MOBOF POLISH WOMEN,

They Attack q Priest and Resist the Po-
lice-An Extraordinary Riot.
A tremendous riot occurred on the
I'd in the vicinity of st. Adelbert's
Church, in the Second Polish parish at
East Buffalo, N. Y, when it re-
CURED the full force Of POO po-
licemen to quell. The riot was a
continuation of the denomination
of disfavor with which Father Pawler,
the Dunklrk priest who was appointed
to the parish, has been received He
tried to hold services in the church and
asked for police protection, over go po-
Gcemen being sent 70 his aid The
priest was escorted in his buggy by a
Gordon of armed detectives to the
church, where they found drawn up
around the gate Of the barricade which
had been erected around the church full
ly $500 Polish women and girls. The
men stood aloof on the other side of
the street and looked on The Polish
wives fought like eEraged tigers, and
pushed the policemen away from the
gate by sheer force of numbers. FL
nally the policemen beat down the bar
ricade and surrounded the women
Then from their aprons the women pro-
duced salt and pepper, which they flung
in the bluecOats' eyes. They scratched,
y
many cats.
The arrival of the priest was the sig
nal for the climax of the riot. The
women hurled themselves en- masse up
on his carriage, sprang upon his back,
and one woman, who acted as leader,
actually caught the priest by the throat
and would have strangled him. It took
tour policemen to pull her OFT.
The Polish men then added shower
of stones, bricks and other missiles to
the Tray. They were soon subdued by
batons, and not lew went home with
broken heads and bloody noses. Nine
were arrested. Special Policeman Ly-
ons had his shoulder blade broken, and
half dozen other officers were more or
less injured. The woman ringleader
was thrown down and trampled on in
the melee, and was badly hurt.
The priest Was rescued badly scared,
and with his vestments despatched and
torn. After his departure the crowd
was dispersed, and the policemen are
now guarding the priest in ali abode
known only to them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
vOoDOo DOCTOR FINED.
A Man Who Claimed to Cure by Strange
lamentations.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Feb. 1. - Prof.
Alfred Brown, professor of med
cine," was yesterday convicted of
practicing medicine without diploma,
and using incantations and "Voodoo"
methods, and sentenced to three years
imprisonment and $40 fine. The plain
titfs were Mrs. Annie Smith and her
father, John M. Burnite, of
Franklin Township, this coun-
ty. Their testimony showed that
Brown came to their home, and in
protesting to relieve Mrs. Smith of pain
In her foot anointed her body with
oil and gave vent to incantations which
she could not understand. He also
prayed while ascending the stairs back
ward, cooked eggs. and killed one of
their chickens by tearing off it's head
with his hands. He claimed, by means
of a notched grapevine, to repel devils,
and, strange to say, the woman admit
ted that by this process he managed to
work some kind of a cure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
ALEXANDER PLEADS GUILTY.
The Crank Who Shot at Bishop Whitaker
Taken Into Court


PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 31.-David
Alexander, who tried to assassiuate
Bishop Whitaker, on Sunday evening
last, pleaded guilty this morning before
Judge Arnold. DIR. Andrews, of the
county prison, testified that Alexander
was sane on every other subject except
that of prohibition. When asked by
Judge Arnold what he had to
say, Alexander rose, and in an eloquent
voice, addressing the court, said: II
always thought that the church was sup
posed to help and support the poor
widows and orphans, and when man,
a minister of the church, openly de-
nounces prohibition, [, as a Christian,
consider it vile and base crime; but
when man ranks 50 high as the
bishop, I think be is guilty of very
vile crime indeed, and hlndrance to
the church instead Of support. They
speak of the increase of the good cause
and the church, but when a bishop is
allowed to openly and publicly de-
nounce prohibition [ think it shows a
great decrease" Sentence was de-
Cared
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
PACKING HOUSE IN ASHES.
The Kansas City, Kas., Company's Work
Badly Damaged by Fire.

The Kansas City, Kas., Company's Works
Badly Damaged by Fire.
KANSAS Cry, Kas., Feb. IA disas-
trous fire occurred last night in the
plant of the Kansas City, Kas., Packing
Company and the Chase Refrigerator
Company. The fire started at mid
night, in the lard room of the hog-kill-
ing building, from some cause unknown.
The flames spread to the building occu-
pied by the fertilizing department. It
became evident then that both build
ings were doomed, and the fremen
turned their attention to saving the adj
joining buildings. In this they were
successful. but the other two buildings
were wholly consumed. The loss is
about $500, 900; lully insured. A week
ago the plant was owned by Morris,
Butts & Co. They reorganized the
company and sold to Boston syndicate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

The following bulletin was sent on
from Washington, at 8 A. NJ. on the Sd:
Secretary Tracy's house was burned
early this morning. -Four bodies have
already been taken from the ruins; two
of them are thought to be those oil
daughters or the Secretary. The
house caught fire at Gas, and
was completely demolished. The
bodies of four white females
were taken out, two of whom are
known to be Mrs. and Mis- Tracy. The
other two are as yet unidentified. Sec
rotary Tracy was taken from the house
by means of a ladder, in an unconscious
condition, but the extent of his injuries
are not known. The cause of the fire
and loss not yet ascertained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
A SECOND BLIZZARD.
The Mountain Railroads Again Under
Deep Drifts.

Deep Drifts.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. 30.-Telegrams
received late last night report fresh
trouble with the blockade on the Pa
ciic roads. Snow is falling heavily on
the Sierra Mountains, and filling tho
cuts which have just been cleared. ~
large force of shovelers is still at work.
1t is storming fearfully al along the line.
drifting and blowing everywhere.
Supt. Whited went to Reno in the after
noon. The snow is drifting badly down
Truckee Canon. A snowslide occurred
last evening east Of Verdi three feet deep
and 800 feet wide.
John Coughlin, telegraph operator at
Cisco, died at his lonely station in the
mountains, four days ago, of pneumo-
mia. Three men including a doctor,
who went to his aid on snow shoes, but
arrived too late TO save his life and he
was buried in snow drift His body was
removed from this sepulchre yesterday,
and taken to Sacramento by special
train where his funeral will occur to-
day.
Mrs McVean, wife of Surgeon A. C.
McVean, of Jefferson barracks, died ut
Truckee, Monday, of diphtheria, while
on one of the delayed West bound
trains.
Yesterday Lucia Zaretta, the Mexican
midget, said to be the smallest human
being in the world, passenger on the
same train, died at Truckee, from gastric
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
BANKER BEATEN BY A MOB.
President Armstrong, of Wichita, Kas
Prob&I.ly Fatally Hurt.


Probs.ly Fatally Hurt.
WICHITA, Kas., Jan. 31.-President
Armstrong, of the Conway County Saw
ings Bank, was assaulted by mob of
Infatuated laborers, last evening, and
nearly pounded tc death. His injuries
are 80 severe that the attending phvsi-
clans hold out only slight hopes for his
recovery.
President armstrong is also the chief
officer of company operating sugar
manufacturing plant, consisting OF
factory and sugar-cane farm at Con-
way Springs. The company employs
about 100 men, with whom new agree
ment, as to wages, had recently been
made.
Yesterday crowd OF. twenty-five of
the employees visited the bank and de-
manded their pay, q misunde
having arisen regarding the same. Mr..
Armstrong explained that the directors
must adjust the matter; that he was un-
able to pay them.
The crowd acted like madmen. They
slezed Mr.. Armstrong, kicked and
pounded him, dragging him from the
bank and to the suburbs. At every
step he received q score of kicks and
blows. A rope was secured, and it was
proposed to lynch him, but the mob be-
came divided against itself, and after
fight, dispersed. Mr.. Armstrong was
found lying where the mob left him, and
was removed to his Office by the bank
oil
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
The Bottom Failing Out.

The bottom of portion of the town
of Plains, about four miles from Wilkes
barre, Pa, dropped out on the 31st, and
with it three single houses and double
block. The danger now lies in an ex-
tension of the cavern, which is alto
gether probable from present indica-
tons. A few feet from the scene, and
IN a direct line with it, is the cemetery,
and fears are entertained that this will
yield to the pressure of the squeeze.
The earth is working in that direction.
The Catholic church and parsonage,
that were wrecked few weeks ago by a
cavern, are within a short distance
These cave.ins are caused by the remov-
al of pillars in the mines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
More Rreweries Sold.

II. I. Colby, of Chicago, and another
broker have closed contract for
the purchase of three large Cleve-
land breweries. they have been bought
by an English syndicate. and the
stocks will be floared in London. Enough
money was paid to "bind the bargain, !"
and the rest will be forthcoming 10
March. The breweries and the amount
each brought are given: Schlather's,
Sl.375,000; Gehring's, $l,000,000, and
Stopple's. S2S5. 600.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
He was an American.

A cablegram from Russia was received
the 9th by j. r. Klien, of Bridgeport,
Conn, attorney for Herman Kempenski,
announcing the Iatter's release from
prison. Kempenski was resident o this
city and naturaIized American citizen.
He went to his native country over a
year ago on visit, and was arrested
under the military law for evading
duty and sentenced to Punishment to
Siberia. The case was brought before
Secretary Blaine, who made a demand
on the Russian government, with the
above result
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
SUICIDE OF A THIEF.
An EN- bezzltng Chicago Bookkeepe,
Ends His Life.

An EN- DeZZltng ChIc2gO BOOkkeep6f
Ends His Life.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. AFTER writing g.
long letter to his mother, in which he
confessed that during the last few years
he had stolen St, OU0 from his employers,
Walter B@hme, bookkeeper and cor
respondent for J. Friedman & Co.,
tobacco importers, of II Dearborn
Street, committed suicide yesterday
on the lake front, at the loot of
Fiftieth Street. The body was found on
the sand, with a revolver by its side.
There was bullet hole between the
eyes. Death was instantaneous. Beside
the body two carefully sealed letters
were found. One was addressed to
Mrs. Johanna B@hme, of 3l61 Grove
land Avenue, and the other to Freder-
lex E. Lyons, at the same address. The
body was taken to the Hyde Park
morgue. Bahme was 25 years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
HOuR @.


THURSDAY, Jan. 30.-The uproar of
yesterday was renewed to-day, when an
attempt was made to correct the Jour-
nal after II had been declared approved
by the Speaker. The point of no quo
rum was raised, but the Speaker an
nouuced that quorum was pres
ent, though number of Demo
Gratis had refused to vote. An
appeal was taken amid great
confusion, followed by motion
to table the appeal and another to ad-
journ. The motion to adjourn was lost,
after which the motion to table the ap-
peal was announced as carried. Then
q motion to adjourn was carried. The
widest scenes of disorder were ena CT
ed during the session. Nothing like it
has been seen on the floor Of the House
since the days of the war.
FRIDAY, Jan. 31.-The scenes of yes
terday were repeated to-day, with the
same result. The journal was declared
approved by majority of the members
present. An appeal was taken, and the
appeal laid Oh the table. The contest
ed election case of Smith VS.. jackson,
from West Virginia, was then taken up
and Mr.. Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, ad-
dressed the House in favor of the adop-
ton of the majority report. This re-
port recommends the unseating of jack
son, the sitting Democi attic member.
At the conclusion OF his remarks the
House adjourned.
SATURDAY, Feb. AFTER a repetition
OF the tactics of the three previous
days, with similar result. the Demo
Gratis finally, under protest, took up the
contested election case of Smith VS..
Jackson, and Mr.. Crisp, of Georgia,
presented the minority report, favoring
the claims of the sitting member. 1t
was the intention of the Re-
publicans to force vote be-
fore adjournment, but Mr.. O'Ferrall
took the floor, and as he was evidently
epared, by calling for the reading of
long extracts from the record, to pro-
long the session indefinitely, a compro-
mise wac agreed to. Each side is to
have three hours for debate on Mon
day, after which vote will be taken.
Senate.
THURSDAY, Jan. 30.-The Senate bill
irstructing the superintendent of CEN
sus to collect information about mort
cages on homes and farms was passed
yeas AZ, nays 4. Senator Vance spoke
III opposition to Senator Buffers
bill to provide for the en-
igra!ion Of colored people from
the United States. A resolution, look
ing to the providing OF better accom-
modations at the executive mansion
was adopted. The Senate, in secret
session, confirmed the following nomi-
nations: United States attorneys,
Thomas K. Borland, Vireinia; M. d.
Wickersham, Alabama. River agents,
George ALLEN, Colorado Indian agency,
Arizona; Egbert Nasbolds, Lemhi
agency, Idaho; David j. M. Wood,
Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe and Oakland agen-
cies, Indian Territory; Jose Segura, Pu-
eblo Agency. n. M. Postmasters: IIli-
nois, Orange L. Campbell. Knoxville;
Pans; c. K. Denny, Greenville; ]. +.
Sayles, Vandalia; J. B. Parsons, Dwight;
6. F. Bucher, Mount Carroll; Michigan,
Clark Crawford, Milford.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
MOB LAW IN VIENNA.
Strikers Demolish Factory and Give


Strikers Demolish Factory and Give
Battle to the Folice.
VIENNA, Jan. 30.-Five hundred glass
workers who are on strike at GablenZ
in Bohemia, made an attack upon the
factory in which they had been en-
ployed, and, forcing an entrance into the
building. destroyed all the machinery.
The police attempted to quell the dis
turbance, whereupon the strikers
turned on them, and in the conflict that
followed two of the rioters were killed
by the police, and many others were Sc
yerely wounded
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
Chicago Increases Her Bid.

At a meeting of the ex ecutive COM
mittee of the Chicago Worlds Ex-
position on the Goth, Mayor Crieger was
instructed, after the passage of resolu-
ton, to send telegram to Col. Geo. r.
Davis at Washington to the effect that
the committee Of the Chicago Worlds
Exposition proposes to increase the
fund to 1900, 900 by the issuance of S.
100000 in bonds. This matter has been
in contemplation for some, time, and in
view OF the satisfactory condition of the
finances, and the liberallty and public
spirit displayed by the people of Chica-
go and the Northwest generally, it was
deemed best 10 take such action at this
time in order to assure Congress that
Chicago will do her share toward max
ing the exposition the greatest success
possible. It has never been questioned
but that Chicago would do more, or as
much, as any other city competing for
the exposition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
GEN. L. B. FAULKNER DEAD,

The Notorious Wrscker of the Dansvi1le
Bank Called to His Account.
CANAsERAGA, N. Y, Jan. 28.-Gen.
Lester B. Faulkner, no was convicted
of wrecking the Dansville National
Bank and sentenced October 8, 1889, to
seven years in the penitentiary there
for. died here to-day. AS tending to
show how thoroughly he played his part
as wrecker, it will be remembered
that the receiver at Faulkner's trial
testified that on taking charge of the
bank he found only $3.50 in cash, while
the liabilities amounted to $445 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
A $4,000. 600 Appropriation.

An Albany dispatch of the 9th says:
A strenuous effort was made in the
state Senate tonight to have the
Worlds Fair $lO,tO0,COo bill put upon
it's third reading. The effort failed by
Is to IL. A hearing upon it will
be given in committee tomorrow. and
it will be reported to the Senate
Wednesday. In the Assembly the bill
vas put through with a rush, the Speak
er favoring it from the chair, and 1t was
placed on the order of its third reading.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
Newspapers Reducing RATE.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 1.-The Globe
Democrat, for years scent paper, re-
duced it's price to-day to Is cents per
week. The St. Louis Republic is likely
to cut to Is cents. Advertisers cutting
the size of advertisements forces o re-
duction in the size of the papers. The
Post Dispatch will reduce it's price also.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
NEWS IN BRIEF.
ohio's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The hearing in the Marquis-Lampson
contest case for the lieutenant-eover-
norship was concluded in the Ohio SEN
ate on the 3Oth, and Lampson (Rep0
was ousted by strictly party vote.
The Republican members filed a NAM
Der of pro- ests against the proceedings,
and the conclusion was reached with
stormy scenes. Lampsou gave notice
that the case would be carried to the
supreme court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
EPIDEMIC In TEXAS.
Strange and Deadly Disease Causing q
Panic.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 80. -'Advices
come from Cook County, Tex, that q
very fatal epidemic, strongly reaem-
bling meningitis, is raging in the west
ern part of that county. The pa
TENTS die, in many instances, a
the malady during the past twenty -four
hours. So far the physicians have been
unable to check it's ravages, and it has
already spread over the country to an
alarming extent. Great excitement
prevails, and many of the citizens are
fleeing from their homes to other local
tiles not yet visited by the plague.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
TAKES a NEW NAME.
The Manitoba Road to be the Great
Northern Hereafter.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 1.-The St.
Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba road
ceased its existence under that name
with the close of to-day's business, and
commencing to-day will be known as
the Great Northern Railway. The off,
cial circular designating the change of
the name and of the officials was issued
yesterday afternoon over the signatures
of President J. j. Hill, OF the Manitoba;
President III. d. Minot, of the Eastern
Minnesota, and President q. A. Broad
water, of the Montreal Central.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
Robbed in a Real Estate Deal

KANSAS CRY. Mo-, Feb. ii. F. Hor-
rine, of this city, was arrested late last
night, charged with swindling Fl. d.
Stringer and J. S. Warder out of $22. 900
worth of real estate. The latter gentle
men assert that Horrine traded fifteen
sections of Texas land to them for
equity in valuable real estate here.
They claim that Horrine had no title to
the land in Texas
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
Blew Himself Up with Powder.

FRANKLIN, O., Jan. 3O.-M. A. Teas
dale, well-known hardware merchant.
while suffering from temporary aber-
ration of mind, fastened himself in an
clubhouse and applied match to can
of gunpowder. The explosion blew
open the door and aroused the neigh
borhood, but, aside from stunning Mr..
Teasdale and singing his hair, it pro-
.duced no serious injury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
Five buildings Burned

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 29.-Fire at Ken
sngton. at 2 o'clock this morning, de-
stroyed five frame buildings, including
three saloons. The occupants had mar
row escapes. one man William Wyman,
who is i'll, being carried out by the fire.
men. The loss exceeds $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
News from Brazil.

The steamship La Place, which left
Rio Janeiro January 8, arrived at New
York on the 2Sth. First Mate Chase
says there is no flag which is recog-
nized throughout Brazil, the people
of each province having a flag
of their own. In Decem Der
last forty sailors, employed on
Brazilian men of-war, went ashore and
shouted ''Vive PEmpereur," and subse-
quently had their Threats cut for their
vessel in port there loading coffee and
flying Brazilian empire flag. Orders
we're issued to pull down the flag, but
the coffee was loaded and the old flag
foated until she was ready to leave
port. Mr.. Chase says things ale not as
serious there as some people imagine.