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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Anarchism in England.

The following dispatch from London,
dated the Goth, indicates that that city is
again stirred up by fears of dynamite:
The police think they have reason to be-
lieve that the Anarchists and agitators
are arranging for more explosions in
London. Several suspicious Americans
now staying here are being closely
watched, and additional precautions are
being taken in guarding public buildings,
especially the houses of parliament,
Lord Salisbury is followed everywhere
by detectives, and many threatening
letters have been received at Hatfield,
his country seat.
On Saturday note tied to stone was
found in the courtyard of Marlborough
House, addressed to its occupant, the
Prince of Wales. The note contained
these words: GIVE us bread if you
would reign" and was signed Chou
sands of starving Englishmen." This
communication was promptly suppress
ed, and the police profess ignorance of
its reception. 1t is, however, generally
believed here that the coming summer
will witness serious developments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04

western district OF Wisconsin,; VIM. R.
Hoyt, OF Wisconsin, commissioners for
the district of Alaska
WEDNESDAY, May 23.-The Senate bill
subiecting imported liquors to the laws
of the several states was again taken up
by the Senate to-day, Mr.. Morgan max
ing his argument againstits constitution
atty. Then followed Il general debate.
in which the question of the sale of
liquors at regular army posts was more
or less mixed. No action was reached
The House fertilization bill was reported
from the appropriation committee with
amendments, and was ordered to be
laid on the table and printed.
THURSDAY, May 29.-The Senate passed
the bill, after certain amendments, sub
Getting imported liquors to the provis-
ions OF the laws of the several states.
The bill provides that all fermented,
distilled, or other Intoxicating liquors or
liquids transported in any state or terri
tory, for use, consumption, sale or stor-
age, shall, on arrival in such state
or. territory, OF remaining there
in, be subject to the operation
and effect of the laws of such
state or territory enacted in the exer-
else of the police powers, to the sBme
extent ana In the same manner as
though such liquor or liquids had been
produced in such state or territory, and
shall not be exempt therefrom by rea-
son Of being introduced therein in orig
inal packages or otherwise. Confrma-
tons: B. III. Sullivan, encouragement
of South Dakota; G. F. Augustine, re-
celver of public moneys at Menasha,
Wis. The nomination of James E.
Brinkerhof to be postmaster at Wau-
pun has been sent to the Senate by the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
DYING OF STARVATION.
Parliame mt Looking Into Cases in LOnd OF
1 900 Dead in Ceylon.

Parliament Looking Into Cases in London
1000 Dead in Ceylon.
The frequent instances of starvation
in London have at length compelled the
slow attention of the government, and
an official inquiry is being made for the
benefit of Parliament, into some cases
of recent occurrence. One of these was
that of Agnes Nicholl, young
married woman, with a child, who was
arraigned from the theft of tablecloth,
a blanket, and two towels, from fur
nished room in which she lived with
her husband. It appeared that she had
been without food for four days at the
time of the theft, and she paWned the
goods for shillings to get food Tor her
self and the babe. The magistrate found
her guilty, but discharged her on her
promise to appear again if called upon.
From the distant British possession of
Ceylon comes the statement that over
1000 cultivators of the soil have died
from starvation, owing to the sale of
their fields for taxes The colonial au-
thorities admit that distress was caused
by the tax levy, but deny that such
number perished
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
FATAL QUARREL OVER A COW.
A Kansas City Man Shot Dead by
Neighbor.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 81. Enoch
Link, blacksmith, was shot and killed
to-day by Frederick Sorter. at Quindore.
a suburb OF this city. Two years ago
Link shot Sorter's COW, which had strayed
upon the latter's premises. This caused
bitter quarrel between the men, which had
continued throughout the entire time.
This afternoon Link was building Il ire
il flont of his shop for the purpose of do
ing some wagon work. Sorter drew up IN
wagon and discharged one barrel of his
shotgun at him. Inc charge missed its
mark, but he fired the second shot with IA
tai effect. Link is son of wealthy far
mer from whom he had become estranged,
and earned a living for himself, wife. and
three children by blacksmithing. Sorter
was arrested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
ADVOCATING DYNAMITE.
Mrs. Parsons Declares Tt VIII Be tn.
Laboratory of the Human Race.

Mrs. Parsons, in a speech at meeting
of the Architectural at Chicago, on the
LIST, said dynamite was to be the liber-
ator of the human race, not that people
could go round with bombs and destroy
human life, but that, as gun
powder had abolished the power
of the feudal barons, so would dyna-
mite in the hands of the working classes
render the armies of the capitalists use
less in street fight. Resolutions pre-
pared by Mrs. Parsons were adopted,
declaring the "ind' of dynamite in the
Haymarket monument to be an attempt
on the part of the police to raise an
Anarchist hue and cry for a purpose
of their own, particularly to prejudice
the case of Fielden, Schwab and Neebe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
FORCED HIN TO RETRACT.
A Young Lady Compels a Man to Take
Back His SIanderous Statements.

Roe Griffin, clerk in store at Perry
vile, Kas., made some slanderous re-
marks about Miss Minnie Phase, a hand
some young milliner of the town. The
girl was told about the stories, and wrote
out the statements as borne to her, sup
plementing it by formal admission that
they were untrue. In Griffin's store
she ordered him to sign the admission.
She even compelled him to use pen
and ink in affixing his signature to his
shameful acknowledgment, and at the
same time demanded money enough to
pay for publishing the statement in the
local paper. AS he did so Miss Phase
whipped out a rawhide and gave the
clerk an unmerciful trouncing. When
she had thoroughly worn herself out
Griffin had about twenty-five large
welts on his head and shoulders. To
add to his misery, he was at once dis
charged from his position.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
LOSS BY THE CLOUD-BURST.
Trempea1eau Valley Swept by the Storm
Mills Gone.

Trempealeau Valley Swept by the Storm
Mills Gone.
ARCADIA, Wis, May 3I-The cloud
burst which struck this city early yester-
day morning carried destruction to prop
erty for miles up and down the valley.
Bridges are gone. railway and wagon-road
grades washed out, dams carried away, and
cellars and easements flooded. Only few
stones OF the foundation mark tho spot
where stood Miller's flour mill, and the dam
has gone to keep company with the mill.
Massuer's dam was also carried away.
After an afternoon and evening of most
oppressive heat. on Thursday, at about
half past TO, a heavy rain, accompanied
by thunder, lightning and hail,
began. and at IL O'Clock the storm was in
tensified TO deluge. Immediately east of
the village are several valleys, unit
ing in one stream, stream, upon which which
of 81. F. Miller's mill, one mile east and
W. p Massacre & Co.'S mill, a quarter
OF a mile east. Here the storm was the
seyerest. eliminating in an actual
cloud-nurst. Within five minutes
after the descent of the torrent Miller's
dam gave away sweeping bodily his grist
mill. which was entirely demolished, to-
gether with it's contents of machinery,
and 1.500 bushels of grain. Massuere's
dam, under the pressure, gave way, and
his mill is badly wrecked.
The large volume of water swept
in on tbs east side of the
village, carrying almost everything
before it, BY l o'clock A. NJ, the whole
village was under water from several in
ches to several feet. From this time until
O'Clock the widest excitement reigned.
An infant child was drowned. Several
stables and light buildings were swept
bodily away and demolished.
The loss, including damage to bridges,
which are gone in all directions, to gar
dens, to fences, sidewalks, streets, pastur-
age and general farming, amounts to $780,,
QOO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
DEATH ON A WAR SHIP.
A Boatswain's Mate on the alliance kilIe
by n Premature Explosion.

by n Premature Explosion.
WASHINGTON, D. c.; May S1.-A report
has heen received at the Navy Depart
ment from Commander Henry c. Taylor,
commanding the United States ship Ali
ance, now on her way to China, stating
that on the morning of the 9Th inst, while
the ship was cruising in the Meditearra-
mean and the crew was at target prac-
tice, Boatswain's Mate J. G. MCGOWAN was
instantly killed by the premature explo-
sion of sixty FOUNDER breech-loading
rife. He was captain of the gun, and was
liz the act of locking the breech mechan-
ism when the cartridge exploded blowing
the plug entirely through his body which
was torn apart. The trunk lay some dis
lance from the legs, across the ships deck
from the gun
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Jake schefer's Wonderful Run.

SAN FRANCISCO. May S1.-Jake Schafe1
continued his great run last night, in the
billiard match with McClecry, and ran an.
other 1000 points without stopping. Or
the 468th shot the balls frozc, but the wiz
ard made shot from the spot. and in
lhe rail. He then finished his run of ZOO
leaving the balls ON the lower rail In posi-
ton for tonight. lie made the Loo
points in 81 minutes, and McCleery cid moi
get a shot
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Burglar SpeIiman's FLIGHT

PEORIA, ILL.,, May S1.-John Spellman
son of old Edward spellman, the distiller
who was in jail in this city for safe-rob
bing, gave security on Thursday night
shortly before midnight, and left at one,
for parts unknown. His bail was fixed a
only So, 400, and this his father furnished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
KILLED ON A CROSSING.
Four Persons Lose Their Lives by BeiI
SfrvzpIx hv Troin

Four Persons Lose Their Lives by Being
Struck by Train.
MARION, Ind, May Sly esterday after
noon the most terrible accident in the his
tory Of the county occurred at the CROSSING
of the Johesboro pike and the Panhandle
Railroad. in the eastern limits of the city
The lightning express, west bound
was an hour late, and at the
time stated was bounding along at the rate
Of sixty miles an hour, when ct the road
@. j. Stone and her two children and Mrs.
Poe WINNER, killing the four instantly
the horse also. The buggy, in which was
Mrs. Stone. was caught upon the pilot Oh
the engine and carried vuarter of mile
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Burned i'm His Bed.

AMSTERDAM, n. Y, May S1.-Thc sa-
loon conducted by John Sclby was burned
early this morning. In one of the rooms
Selby and a man named Michel Donlon
were sleeping. The former was awak-
ened by the bar-keeper, and managed
to get out, but Donlon could not be
aroused, and was burned to death. The
man, it is supposed, was drunk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Murdered and Cremated.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, May 31.-Theo-
dore Weidenmuller, who has been miss
ing since Sunday last, was the
victim of Foul Play. His muir
derers were jealous of his popular
ity at dance, and took him six miles from
his ranch, saturated his clothes with coal
oil, and then set fire to him. The body
when found presented sickening aspect.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
A MONOPOLY IN DYNAMOS,
HE ThompsOn-Houston and Edison-ViI.
lard Companfes Consolidate

lard Companies Consolidate.
The Thompson-Houston and the Edi-
son-Nlllard electric companies will soon
be consolidated. All that remains to be
done is the signing of the papers. Two
months ago a majority of the Thomp-
son-Houston stockholders agreed to
pool their holdings with five trustees
II. II. Pevear, Oliver Ames, Albert
Stone, Charles I'll. Newhall and E.
L. Sanborn-the object being to sell out
the company to the Edison Willard peo-
pie at a satisfactory price. The trustees,
at Boston on the 18th, issued final
call to such stockholders as have not yet
transferred their stock to do so before
June 5, when all the stock will be
pooled and delivered to the purchasing
company. What the consideration is tC,
be the trustees will not now state. The
combination of these companies will
give them practical monopoly of the
electric-lighting and electric-motor bust
ness of the United States,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Sent Tn for Life.

John Popof, the convicted murderer
of Marie Petrikofsky, his sweetheart,
was sentenced at New York to state
prison, for the term of his natural life,
by Judge Fitzgerald. The crime was
committed on the night of January %.
Popof had been a boarder in the house
for several months, and had bothered
the girl with his attentions. She had
repeatedly refused to marry him, and
he killed her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
The Blue and the Gray.

The second day of the Vicksburg re-
union of the Blue and the Gray was all
that could be desired. The procession
was the main feature. It embraced the
local Grand Army Post and visiting
ex-Federal soldiers, who were
accorded the post of honor
in the procession. The Confeder-
ate Veterans, the Volunteer Southrons,
Warren Light Artillery and the local
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Shipping DYNAMITE TO Russia.

PARIS, May 31.-The Nihillsts recently
arrested here for plotting against the
Gear were on the point of dispatching
quantity of explosives to st. Petersbur,
when they We're seized. The arrests, it i
further stated, were made on information
received from the Russian police.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
A Startling Discovery.

4 sensation has been caused in Berlin
by the discovery that the Russian baron,
Wessilski, is the owner and conductor
of Russophile news agency in the Ger
man capital. Coupled with this discov-
covery is the equally startling revelation
that the Baron's wife, who is of Ameri-
can birth, is an intimate friend of the
Countess Won Waldersee, with whom she
has exchanged frequent visits of late.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04

The Illinois secretary of state has re-
corded mortgage made by the Chicago
& Northern Pacific Railway Company In
favor of the Farmers Loan and Trust
Company, of New York, to the amount
of $50, 100000, to cover outstanding in
debtedness against certain branches,
and to secure funds to develop and COM
plete new lines. The bonds will run
until 1910, and draw 5 per cent. interest,
pavable semi-annuallY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
WATERFOWL, WIS.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
The Treasurer Confessed

John C. File, late treasurer of the Luz
theran Orphans Home, at Philadelphia,
is defaulter to large amount. He
has confessed to the finance committee
of the Board of Directors. The en-
bezzlement will reach over $50, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Senate.

MONDAY, May 26.-The Senate passed
the naval appropriation bill. The de-
bate opened on Mr.. Cockrell's amend
ment to strike out the provision for the
construction of three heavily
battle ships at cost of $1,000, 900 each.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Blair was
rejected, and the vote was taken on Mr..
Cockrell's amendment. 1t was agreed
to-yeas, Is; nays, 80. The bill
was then passed. Mr.. Mitchell
offered resolution, which was
agreed to, instructing the committee
on pensions to report an amendment to
the pension laws SO as to provide in a
more liberal manner for the widows,
minor children and dependent relatives
of deceased soldiers. Mr.. Plumb
offered a resolution instructing the
finance committee to prepare and re-
port, in connection with the tariff bill, a
statement showing the duties levied
under the existing law, the duties as
they would be under the House bill, and
the duties under the bill to be reported
by the committee, such duties to be stated
in parallel columns, and especially if
the committee should recommend new
duties, or the increase of existing duties,
to state the reasons, in each case, for
such addition or increase. The resolu-
agreed to. The resolution heretofore
offered by Mr.. Call, calling for informa-
ton as to the landing Of an armed force
from the revenue cutter McLane, at
Cedar Keys, Fla, was taken up, modi-
fed and agreed to. John g. Carlisle
appeared on the floor Of the Senate,
this morning, and was sworn Immediate
ly after the reading of the journal
TUESDAY, May 27.-The Senate to-day
resumed consideration of the bill sub
jecting imported liquors to the provis-
ions of the laws of the several states,
the question being on the substitute re-
ported yesterday from the judiciary
committee providing that liquors SO
transported Shall, when their actual and
continuous transportation shall have
ceased to be the subject of COM
merce with foreign nations among the
several states; and shall be part of the
common mass of property within the
state, and be subject to its police regula
tons. After debate the bill went over
without action, Mr. Wilson Ia.) giving
notice that he would ask the Senate to
remain in session tomorrow until the
bill was disposed of. The vice-prcsi-
dent announces the appointment OF Mr..
Blackburn as a member of the commit
tees on finance, territories and Woman's
suffrage. The conference report on the
bill to simplify the law in relation
to the collection of the revenue was pre-
sented and agreed to. Mr.. Spooner
called up motion 10 reconsider the
passing of bill some weeks ago to pay
$4,000 to Margaret Kennedy for sup
plies taken for the use of the army He
explained that the bill had been re-
ported adversely from the committee on
claims, and had passed the Senate by
inadvertence. The bill was indefinitely
postponed. Among the nominations
sent to the Senate by the President to-
day were the following: George c.
Ginty, United States marshal for the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Death from Morphine.

LUDINGToN, Mich, May 31.-James
Crawley, lumberman, of this city, died
at Manistee, yesterday, from an overdose.
of morphine, taken on the Flint g. Per,,
Marquette steamer Marquette, COMING.
from Milwaukee, It is not known wheth.
er he intended sleep or suicide.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04

fraternity organization, the whole con-
shutting very imposing procession, and
the crowd numbered several thousand
persons. Gov. Stone delivered the adj
dress of welcome, and Col. Grover, of
New Jersey, responded, being followed
by Gen. S. ID. Lee, Col. E. T. Lee, of Il
linois; the Hon. J. T. McCaskell and
Gen Hooker of MiSsissinni
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Nearly a Hundred.

The coroners' jury on the Tongue
Pointe Asylum fire, near Montreal, in
their final report say they cannot tell
how the fire broke out. Ninety-one in
mates are missing instead OF fifty, as re-
ported heretofore, six men, FIVE sisters
and eighty women patients
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Defrauded the Orphans.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 31.-John c.
file. late treasurer of the Lutheran Or
phans' Home, is defaulter to large
amoun}, He has confessed to the finance
committee of the hoard of directors. The
ENLIGHTENMENT will reach over $685. 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04

Testing the "OrlSInaI Package Law.
PITTsBURG, Pa; May 31.-Charlcs Sill
verman, of Leechburg, the first man in
the state to test the original package ques-
ton, appealed to Judge Acheson, of the
the Armstrong circuit court under Penn
syIyania law.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Guilty on Five Counts.

At New York, on the 18th, the jury in
the case of President Claasen filed into
the courtroom, after a trial of several
days, with a verdict of guilty on five
counts of the indictment which formed
the principal charges against him as the
president of the Sixth National Bank.
Claasen did not betray any signs of
emotion and Immediately his counsel
gave notice that he would formally
make a motion for a new trial, and
stay of judgment within the three days
then discharged and the prisoner re-
handed into the custody of the United
States marshal Mrs. Cfaasen was in an
adjoining room when the jury filed into
court. When appraised of the verdict
she tainted, but after considerable effort
she was restored. Claasen was taken to
Ludlow Street Jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04

Early on the morning Of the 9th an
incendiary attempt to destroy the town
of Bowling Green, the county. seat of
Wood County, o., was partly successful.
This is the third incendiary fire within
two years, and all serious CONGREGATIONS.
At $50 fire broke out in several parts of
the town, and several terrific explosions
buildings in every direction, many per-
sons receiving cuts and bruises. The
total loss is $4,000, with insurance of
$4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Base Ball Record.

The following table shows the stand
ing of the clubs in the four leading.
leagues May 81:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04

During the past month there have
been series of daring robberies com
mitted at Peoria, H., that baffled the
police. Safes without number have been
opened as easily as though the operator
possessed the combination. Through
mere accident, at 80 on the morning of
the 10Th, the thief was captured in the
act of robbing the safe in Clay & Doty's
wholesale liquor store. There was a
great sensation when it was discovered
that the burglar was John Spelman,
oldest son of Ed. Spelman, the distiIler,
and the defendant in the Third Ward
Alderman contest in that city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-06-04
Money and Freedom.

Two prisoners escaped from the state
prison at Trenton, n. j., on the 18th.
They are Henry Jackson and Thomas
Thomas, ire-bugs, sentenced in Feb
ruary, 1884, to thirty years each. They
were trusted convicts who waited on
the prison clerk and Keeper Patterson
family. While most of the keepers
were in attendance at the night school
for convicts these two sand-bagged
Doorkeeper Charles Parker, bound and
gagged him, robbed him of $500, and in
clothes belonging to the deputy keepers
made good their escape.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1890-08-20
Take Care! There is Danger

In allowing inactivity OF tie Kidneys
to grow through neglect The deadly
shoals of Brlght's disease and diabetes
will wreck the goodly bark of health
If ii is allowed to drift rudderless upon
them. The bladder, too, if inactive,
and judicious medication does not
speedily direct the helm toward the
port OF safety, will be whelmed by the
quieksand of disease. In selecting a
diuretic, let your choice fall upon
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
stimulates the renal organs without
irritating and exciting them, two effects
to be apprehended from the unmedi
Gated stimuli largely resorted to. These
have a tendency to react periodically.
The Bilters invigorate the kidneys and
bladder, in common with the nerves
aud the digestive organs, and so afford
lasting aid. ii also affords dual assist.
ance in preventing and curing inter.
mittent and remitient fever, Bilious.
ness, constipation and rheumatism 1t
also subjugates.