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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.

instantaneous Death at Indianapolis
from Touching Live Wire.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 3.-The
power of electricity as a death dealing
instrument was demonstrated at the
works of the Brush Electric Light and
Power Company here at midnight. last
night, when James Clark, an employee,
was instantly killed by shock. The
engine operating one of the city circuits
had been running hot all evening, and
the night engineer gave Clark orders to
change the city circuit TO one Of the
commercial engines. In shifting
the currents Clark unlocked the
city wire with his lett hand
and the commercial wire with his right.
AS he did so one OF his fingers accident
ally came, in contact with the metal at tie
end of the wooden handle on the COM
mercjal wire. The touch formed circuit
with the mans body, and the current,
LOCO volts strong, hurled Clark back
ward distance of twenty feet. Death
wac, of course, instantaneous. The cur
rent that passed through his body sup
plies sixty-sev ere lights, and is suffi-
Gent to kill half-dozen men at one
shock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
HIGH LICENSE LAW INVALID.
The Supreme Court of Michigan Hands
Down Decision.

The Supreme Court of Michigan Hands
Down q Decision.
The Michigan supreme court has de-
cided that the high-license ilqI37 ,ax.
as signed by Gov. Luce, did not pass the
Legislature, and ia therefore null and
void. The old Jaw of 1887 is, therefore,
still in effect. The case on which
.he court passed was test one ar
ranged by the counsel of the Detroit
saloonists' organization. On April Is,
Capt. E. Rode rendered the county
treasurer $500 for a malt liquor license.
AS the law passed by the last egisla-
ture fixed the price of license at $500,
and made no distinction between malt
and spirituous liquors, the treasurer re-
fused 5000, and declined to issue the bar
license for less than $500. Counsel at
once applied for a mandamus
to compel the treasurer to issue
beer license for $500, as I'M
der the former law. The point on
which the law was claimed to be IN
constitutional was: That the law as
signed by the governor was not the one
passed by the Legislature. Shortly fer
the bill was signed by the governor at
tention was called to the fact that en-
crossing errors had crept in, and that
the amendments reported by the con-
ference committee and passed by both
houses had been lett out OF the bill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
SENATOR BECK DEAD.
The Kentuckian Fatally Stricken In
Depot at Washington.

The Kentuckian Fatally Stricken In q
Depot at Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 3.-Senator
Beck dropped dead in the Baltimore q
Potomac Railroad station, this after
noon, at 4:30.
James B. Beck, of Lexington, was
born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Feb
ruary IL, 1922; received an academic
education in Scotland; graduated as @
lawyer at Pennsylvania University. Lex
iIgton, KY, IN March, 1916, and prac-
ticed there, never holding any office
until elected representative
In the <fortieth, fortyfrst, forty
second, and forty-third Congresses;
declined reelection as rep
resentative; was elected to the United
States Senate as 9 Democrat, to succeed
John w. Stevenson, Democrat: took his
seat March 5, 1877, and was reelected
III 1882 and 'SS. His term of service
would have exoirn3 March 3. 1875.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
TWO WOMEN MURDERED.
Mother and Daughter dubbed to Death
baltimore.

Mother and Daughter dubbed to Death
Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Md, May 3.-Mrs. Sarah
Blaney, widow aged Il years. and her
daughter Carolina, residing at 1855
Greenmount Avenue, were found muir
dered in their beds this morning. Their
skulls had been crushed with a blunt
instrument. William Blaney, a grand
son of the old lady, has been arrested,
and the police are hard at work ferret
ing out the facts Of the case. Robbery
is supposed TO have been the motive Tor
the crime.
The old lady recently sold house for
$3.50. There is considerable blood on
the pantaloons of VIM. Blaney. He
accounts for its presence by "nose
bleed" The murder of Mrs. Blaney
and her daughter must have been done
quickly. No cry was heard. The dis
covery was made by James A. Blaney.
who lives with his daughter at
620 East Biddle Street. 1t was custom
airy for him. he said, 10 "drop into
a neieboring saloon for a nip mornings,
and afterwards to have q chat with his
mother and sister. who lived together
at 1885 Fremont Avenue. When he
entered their house, this morning, he
was Mortified to find their dead bodies.
He promptly gave the alarm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
BUTCHERED IN GOLD BLOOD,

Woman Cut to Pieces by Her Drunken
Husband.
WATERBURY, Conn, May 3.-Arthur
Jackson, colored, of Bristol, while
drunk, last night at II O'Clock went to
the Bristol House, where his wife is a
waitress, and demanded that she come
home. She got up and dressed to
save a scene, and went home. First be
made her hold light while he killed
the dog with an axe. then with razor
he began operations on the woman. He
cut her throat 8rribly, so she cannot
live, and also Gu, off several OF her fin
gers. But for the arrival OF neigh Dor,
Jack Fish, who found the man kicking
the dying woman, he would
probably have cut her in pieces.
Jackson had saturated the room with
kerosene oil, and was evidently intent
on burning the house. jealousy is said
TO be the cause. Jackson was arrested
this afternoon at the house of James
Bishop in Plainfeld, where he was eat
ing dinner. Jackson and his wife have
been married four years, and have one
child
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
RUN ON A JERSEY BANK.

Depositors Force the Gloucester City
National to- Close Its Doors.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. May IA run be-
gan on the Gloucester City National
Bank, at Gloucester, n. j., as soon as
the doors opened this morning, and just
before noon the building in which the
bank is located was closed up, and
a notice announcing the temporary sus-
pension OF the institution was posted on
the outside thereof. The Gloucester
Bank was closely connected with the
Bank Of America. which suspended
here yesterday, and the run was caused
by the failure Of the Philadelphia
concern. The bank did not do very
extensive business, and it is not
thought that there will be any financial
distress in Gloucester on account of the
suspension. Charles F. Work, the
president, declined positively to make
any statement
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
CHICAGO MODS WORK.
The Smell Toll Gate House Burned b
Indignant People.

The Smell Toll Gate House Burned by
Indignant People.
CHICAGO, H., May 3.-A mob of angry
citizens gathered around the toll house
at the southern terminus of the Smell
toll road at midnight, last night, and,
after removing a part of the toll-keep-
er's household goods, burned the build
ing.
As soon as the building was well on
fire the mob dispersed, and
when the fire department arrived
there was not soul IN sight
save the toll-keeper, Fred Smith,
and his wife, with one or two of their
friends. The men who made up the
mob made no efforts to conceal their
identity, and both Smith and his wife
recognized many Of them as residents
of the vicinity. This road is inside the
city limits. Litigation has long been
pending for the abolishment of tolls
upon it, aud those who travel over it
have evidently tired Of waiting.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
DRUNKENNESS IN ENGLAND.
Lord Randolph Churchill Proposes q
New system of Licensing.

Lord Randolph Churchill Proposes q
New System of Licensing.
Lord Randolph Churchill, in the
House of Commons, on the 29th, asked
leave to introduce bill to consolidate
and amend the licensing laws. He said
he thought that Parliament, by ignoring
Mr.. Bruce's suggestions III 1871, was
largely responsible for the in
crease in drunke mess. The num-
Der of taverns was grossly IN ex-
cess Of the peoples wants. He believed
the best part Of the trade desired re-
form Of the licensing system. He well
coined the disposition Of the govern
ment foreshsdoWed by Mr.. Goshen, in
favor of temperance. He proposed to
entrust the granting of licenses to mu-
nicipal and county councils, to abolish
beerhouses, and to compel clubs to reg
lister and pay ices varying from $50 an
nually, TO. workmen's clubs, to $4,000,
for aristocratic clubs. He rec
ognized that it was impossible to
pass the bill this year, but
he desired that it pass the
second reading and be referred to COM
mittee. Sir William Vernon Harcourt
promises united support Of the measure
from the Liberal side. Mr.. Richie
promised that the government would
favorably consider the bill, which passed
its first reading among cheers. 1t en-
powers two-thirds OF the number of rate
PAYERS to veto licenses. 1t leaves the
question Of compensation for the gov.
eminent to deal with, but Churchill con-
siders this matter an indispensable ac-
commitment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

The President has appointed ex-Gov.
David H. Jerome, OF Saginaw, Mich, to
be chairman of the Cherokee commits
son, vice Angus Cameron, resigned.
The members of the commission will
meet at Tahlequah, [. T., May 10.
Two more Christians have been MUIR
dered at Monotatsi, Crete.
The Duke of Seville has been ap-
pointed TO a high government position
IN Havana.
Full returns show tremendous fall
ing eff IN the Boulangist vote at the
French municipal elections.
The Pope has conferred the order OF
Christ upon DR.. Windthorst, the leader
of the German Clerical party.
The Berlin Post learns that Sir Percy
Anderson is coming to assist in nego-
tiating a convention defining the Eng
lish and German spheres in Central
Africa.
The Cologne Gazette has dispatch
announcing that the Russian synod has
refused to consent to the marriage OF
the czerewitch and Emperor William 8
siStar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
WARRANT FOR A BANKER,

President Pfeifer, of Philadelphia.
Charged With Embezzlement.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 3.-On an
affidavit sworn to by Morris L. Kline, a
beer bother, an order of arrest was to-
dav issued against Lewis T. Pfeifer,
president of the Bank Of America
on the charge of embezzlement. This
is the first criminal phase o the compli-
cation growing out of the suspension of
the institution. The charge is made on
the ground that Pfeifer accepted money
from depositor after he knew the
bank was insolvent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
MURDER AT NJ NNEAPOLIS,
Morris NJ. Durham Fatally Shot by q
German Girl.

Morris NJ. Durham Fatally Shot by
Pretty German Girl.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, May 3.-Morris
M. Durham, q painter by trade, and q
brother of Aid. George Durham, of
the Third Ward, was shot and proba-
bly, fatally injured by Emma Schmidt, q
young German girl, about 10 o'clock
last evening. She went to bis house in
North Minneapolis, called him to the
door, and fred one shot from a
revolver as be stepped In front
of her. The bullet pierced
his left lung, and the physi-
clan says that he cannot live. After
ton under promise Of marriage. The
girl is about Il years of age, and very
prepossessing. She says that she didn't
mean to kill Durham, she only wanted
to wing him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
POOL SELLERS FINED.
Chicago Sports Sentenced to Pay 1000
into the City Treasury,

into the City Treasury.
Sixty Chicago pool sellers were on the
goth fined $1OO each by Justice Prindi-
vile. The usual time of twenty days
was given, in which to take an appeal.
Several officers appeared to testify
against the pool sellers, but the defend
ants attorney admit d their evidence,
but demurred to it on the grounds that
the ordinance against pool sell
ing was void-tLat the charter
OF the city gave it no au-
thority, either expressly or implicitly,
TO pass an ordinance OF this kind. 1t
was special legislation in It's most odious
form. 1t granted q monopoly by allow
ing certain owners Of race-tracks immu
nifty from prosecution. The State Leg
lslature did not consider pool selling
vice, else it would not have given d
race-track association an opportunity to
legally carry on it's business. Pool-sell-
ing was not classified as gaming by the
charter. But the court decided that the
Council could pass such an ordinance,
and the $4,000 in fines were assessed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
LOST IN THE DESERT.
Terrible Sufferings of Party of Ohina-
men In Lower California.

Terrible Sufferings of - Party of Ohins-
men in Lower California.
SAN DIEGO, Gail, May TT has just
come to light that party of Chinese,
who last week attempted to smuggle
themselves into the United States from
Lower California, got lost on the desert
and had q terrible experience, one
OF the party dying OF thirst and
Ter SO closely guarded that they
stole to the eastward and got into the
desert. Here they wandered about
aimlessly or several days. One of the
Mougollans was youth of IA years.
His suferings drove him crazy and in
his rawlings he imagined the blistering
sand was water and eagerly filled his
parched mouth with it. This only add
ed to his sufferings and he finally died.
The others at last reached the railroad
and were rescued.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
BATTLE WITH RIOTERS.
Troops Charge a Crowd of Unruly Work
men at Pesth.

at Pesth.
PEsTH, May 1.-The labor demonstra-
ton here has been marred by scene
of bloodshed. Early this morning
large number of workmen gathered in
front of one Of the rolling mills. At
first the men were orderly enough
but under the Indictment Of
agitators they became aroused
and bitterly denounced the alleged
tyranny of their employers. Finally
they lost all self-control, and engaged
in riotous demonstration, which the
police were powerless to quell. Mill
tary assistance was summoned, and a
body of troops promptly ap-
peared on the ground with fixed
bayonets. The mob was ordered
to dispense, and UPON their
refusing to obey the troops charged.
The crowd broke and fed in all direc-
tons, but not before many of the rioters
had been pierced by the bayonets of the
soldiers. The mill where the trouble
occurred remains open, and work is CO.
ing on as usual.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
ON a SERIOUS CHARGE.

Capt. Riley Burlington Accused of Arson,
and Arrested at Bay City.
BAY CITY, Mich, May 3.-Sherif
Bradley, of Iosco County, has been in
this city for the past two days. He
went to the Bay City dry-dock, yester-
day, and there arrested the master of
the tug Mintern, Capt. Riley Burning
ton, on the charge Of setting fire to tue
sawmlll Of the Au Sable Lumber Com
pany, which was bur ed or the night of
April 5. He refused to state the charge
on which be made the arrest, and the
Captain said that he did not know what
II was.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
BISHOP BORGESS. DEAD.
The WeIl-Enown Michigan Divine Ex-
pres at Kalamazoo.

The WeIl-known Michigan Divine Ex-
pres at Kalamazoo.
KALAMAZOO, Mich, May 3.-Bishop
kasper BORGESS., who was stricken with
paralysis at st. Augustine and deanery,
last Sunday night, died at lilo o'clock
this morning, aged 81. Bishop Borgess.
was born in Kappenberg, Germany,
and came to this country with his par
ents while quite young. He received
his education for the priesthood
In Cincinnati, and for many
years was pastor of st. Phllo
mena's Church, in that city. He was
chosen to succeed Bishop Lefevre. who
died in 1870. Bishop Borgess. official
career in Detroit was notable ana
eventful one. In the spring OF 1887
knowing that he was subject to heart
disease, Bishop Borgess. sent in his
resignation, which was in due time
acted upon, and Rev. john Foley, OF
Baltimore, chosen to succeed him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
FAST IN AN ICE FIELD.
The Steamer Lake Nipigon has Thrill
ing Experience Mt Sea.

The Steamer Lake Nipigon has a Thrill
ing Experience ut Sea.
MoNTEAL, Que, May 1.-The Beaver
Line steamer Lake Nipigon, with large
number OF immigrants. arrived yester-
day, nineteen days from Liverpool. On
the voyage the steamer encountered
two large icebergs in a dense fog, and a
collision was narrowly avoided. On
April IL the ship encountered field of
pack ice off Cape Ray, n. F., and
for six days, without chance of
escape, was at the mercy Of the ice, in
which she became tightly jammed.
Finally the ice began to shove under the
ship, she began to careen, and was in
danger of capsizing, and almost panic
ensued among the immigrants, but at the
critical moment the jam ceased and the
steamer was once more IN the water.
She got nlpped again on April q, and
was cut out by the sealing steamer Sam :
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
PRoHIBlTloNIN SOUTH DAKOTA.
The New Law Goes Into Eject To-day and
Saloons Closed.

A Pierre Is. d. dispatch of the Both,
says: At midnight tonight the saloons
all over South Dakota were closed, and
tomorrow the liquor drinkers will have
to get their fluids tsom their own cell
lars. There is scarcely town in the
state where the prohibition law will
not be enforced, and the saloon men
have accepted the situation. At Cham
berlaln the stricI enfoi GENE Mt OF the law
is desired by both Prohibitionists and
anti Prohibitionlsts, the latter hoping
TO secure a steadier repeal of the law.
Milbank saloonists closed up, and sent
their fixtures into Minnesota. Mitchell
saw farewell test III all the saloons be-
fore the hour OF closing. The fact that
druggists can secure no licenses before
June l leaves the state almost abso-
lutely dry" the only resource being to
private supplies. In this city the chief
saloonkeeper draped his establishment
in black, and hung out the sign, This
shop is closed until the Republican
party is defeated that party has passed
the law to which he objected. Alto
gether the outlook is favorable to the
enforcement OF prohibition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
RI0rlNG In FRANCE.
Troops Called Upon to Suppress Labor
Troubles at Gourcoing.


Troubles at 1ourcoing.
PARIS, May "a dispatch from Tour
Going, an extensive manu- acturing town
IN the Department Of the North, states
that serious trouble has broken out
there. The hands employed IN
twenty-six mills at that place
went on strike this morning, and great
crowds of men gathered about the
streets to discuss their grievances. The
crowd was augmented by BODY Of o.
coo strikers rom Roubaix, anot her
manufacturing town short dls-
tance from Tou- Going, who marched
IN MACS 10 the latter
place, end soon all hands began to show
an uplv feeling, which eliminated IN
serious riotiDg. which was progI esslng
at noon, the time the dispatch was sent.
Military rein forcements have been
summoned to aid the authorities IN re-
storing order
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
a BRIDES MISFORTUNE.
Sad Accident to an Iowa Girl While Pre-

Sad Accid ent to an Iowa Girl While Pre-
pairing for Her Wedding.
Fort DODGE, Ia. April 30.-Miss Lizzie
Warner, pretty young lady of this
city, was the victim Of a horrible acct.
dent while preparing for her wedding.
Miss Warner was emptying trunk in
which to pack her trousseau. She
threw the rubbish contained IN it into
the fire. A package containing q
pound Of gunpowder went into the stove
with the rest and exploded. Her head,
arms and chest were badly burned and
her hair snged entirely off. The girl
may recover, but will be badly disfg-
ured. She was TO have been married
to-day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
STRIKE ON AT LOUISVILLE.

One Thousand Carpenters Leave Thor
Benches To-day.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 2.-Of the 1852
journ ymen carpenters in this city be-
tween 900 and 1000 struck to-day for
eight hours and 20 cents an hour as the
minimum of wages. The non-unionists
are last joining the strikers, and by to-
morrow but handful will be at work
One big contractor only has signed the
arbitration committees agreement, and
the builders and traders exchange has
so far ignored the movement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
A Granddaughter of Henry Ward Beech
az .aApires at Yonkers, n. Y.

CT AApires at Ionkers, n. 4.
YoNKERs, N. Y, May S.-Mrs. Kate
Harper, wife Of William A. Harper, of
+he firm of Harper & Co., book publish
ers, and daughter of Col. Beecher, son
of the late Henry Ward Beecher, died
suddenly yesterday from a rupture of
the heart. Mrs. Harper, who arrived
III Yonkers this week to spend the
summer with her jather, had been suf-
fering from toothache. and yesterday
afternoon Col. Beecher sent for DIR. I'm
derhill, dentist, and DIR. Phillips. the
family physician, to ease his daughter &
pain. Mrs. Harper insisted upon being
put under the influence of chloroiCrm,
and the doctors administered the drug
DR.. Underhill removed the filing from
the aching tooth and stopped the pain.
Mrs. Harper revived and soon alter had
q fit of vomiting. Suddenly she dropped
back upon the sofa on Mhich she was
sitting, and expired. 1t is supposed
that while she was vomiting she burst a
blood vessel Of the heart.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
PRAISE FOR THE NAVY,
England Expresses Admiration for Un C.
SAINTS War ships.

England Expresses Admiration for Uncle
SANS War ships.
LONDON, April 30.-The evolutions of
United States vessels of war in the
Mediterranean have been OBJ
served with no little interest
by the naval authorities here, and
regular reports have been received
from British agents at the points where
the squadron has beer eojourned. Ex-
pert opinion is decidedly favorable to
The American navy, both rs to skill in
seamanship and effective equipment, and
the tone Of the English press abiding to
the subject admits this. Much discon-
tent is exhibited with the large expen-
ditures and poor results in the royal
navy, and the rage for sea-going leyia-
tbans and guns Of tremendous calibre
has been greatly dampened.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
KILLED Il CALF.
Successful Test of tho electrical Appara. |
tus at Auburn Prison.

Successful Test of tho Ele ctrica1 Appara.
tus at Auburn Prison.
AUBURN, n. Y, May IA successful
test has been made Of the electrical ap-
paratus designed for the execution of
criminals in the prison at this place. A
6-weeks-od calf, weighing 100 pounds,
was the subject. 1t was laid on
the floor OF the chamber of
death with its legs tied. The electrodes
were placed at the head and base
OF the spine and the dynamo started.
When the volt meter registered 1000
the fatal switch was thrown into posi-
ton, and the calf surrendered it's life
with but one perceptible tremor of one
leg. Death was as instantaneous as by
q lightning stroke.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
STRUCK BY A FAST TRAIN.

Two Little Girls Maugled on the Railway
Track at Norwood, Ont.
NORWOOD, Ont, May Three little
girls were playing on the railway track
near here, yesterday, when an express
train came along. A man saw the dam
ger, but only had time to push one of
them off the track, risking his lite to do
this. Annie Waller was instantly killed
and Regina Fry probably fatally in
jured. She was carried 800 yards on
the coWcatcher.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-05-07
POLICE STOPPED The FIGHT.
CoIored Sluggers Baggage In desperate
battle st The $500

Colored Singers Engage In d desperate
battle at The $780,
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, May "A
hara-fought battle occurred last night
at the City Hall, when Black Frank, the
cham pion middleweight pueilist Of the
Northwest, and Back diamond, now
OF the 500, were matched for
a finish fight. Twelve rounds
were fought with two-ounce gloves,
the men paying no attention to the ref
cree and hammering each otner about
regardless to length OF rounds. After
the twelfth round the police interfereG
and stopped the fight. 1t was declared
draw. Both men were badly pun
ished. Another match will be ar
ranpad