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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
No CASE AGAINST PRYOR..
The Mead Murder Prosecution Falls to
tile Ground-Discharge of the Prisoner
Complete Failure of the State to Con-
meet the Staiwart Amigo Blacksmith
with the Waupaca Crime-What Was
PrOven-Sherman's Story.
From the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin.


New LONDON, Wis, Dec 23.-When
the Pryor case adjourned yesterday
afternoon Henry Sherman had been on
the witness stand about an hour, and a
most unwilling witness he was, too.
Instead Of making strong case against
Pryor, the only fact that he
admitted that could be used against the
defendant WAS that or and Sam
Stout came into the Fulton barn about
II clock on the night of the murder of
Mead, washed their hands and went
away. They were both laughing. Sher-
man denied having sunk any clothes
if he told Sheriff Briggs, Rowe and
Williams about this, the invariable re-
ply was, 81 don't know nothing about
It." He repeated that answer at least
fifty times in the course of the exami-
nation last night and this morning. He
also stated that Pryor and
Fred. Lea told him to keep
his mouth shut about hearing
shots on the night of the murder, and
about seeing Stout and PRYOR in the
barn that night When Mr.. Sanborn
began to cross-quest ton, Sherman
seemed to know what to say and told it
very willingly, though no new points
were brought out.
Sherman's story as re-told In the WIS
CoNsIN some days since was what he had
told several times, and now that
he refuses to substantiate it on
the witness stand the inference
is plain. Sherman, though a
strapping big fellow, acts and talks like
boy of IA, and evidently thinks his
examination joke. / he is arrested
as an accessory after the fact, as may
occur, he may not see the humorous
side of it as we'll.
The evidence in the case was finished
at IL 80 A. NJ. and an adjournment was
taken until after dinner
Pryor, who has complacentsy chewed
cigar during the examination, looked
much relieved when Sherman left the
stand. The cross and redirect eXami-
nation of Sherman developed no new
fact, except that he saw third man
standing near the barn when Stout and
PRYOR entered it.
The other witnesses sworn were
Joseph CtnlIt, Ben Patterson, Ralph
Rowe and William Moon Their testi-
mony was unimportant.
To sum up the case, all the evidence
against Pryor is that he entered the Full
ton barn with Sam Stout about - CLOCK
on the nlghti of the murder;
that he told Sherman that he bad better
keep quiet about it, and that be resigned
his position as policeman Immediately
after the murder.
The arguments will be heard this
afternoon.
The justice discharged Pryor, on the
ground of insufficient evidence.
LATE PROCEEDINGS YESTERDAY.
George Madison testified that he saw
Pryor drive into town Sunday afternoon
and that he had scratch under his left
eye about an inch long, which was not
there Saturday afternoon. Pryor looked
very pale. He did not see Pryor
wear a uniform after the murder,
and Madison drove ont of town
the night Of the murder, and came
back about l 80 in the morning, the
lamp on the corner near the bank was
not burning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
UNDER FALLING WALLS.

Two Men Killed and Several Injured at
Chicago.
CHICAGO, Ill.,, Dec. pa serious and
fatal accident occurred at the stock
yards this morning, in which two mel
were instantly killed and several fatal,
injured.
The wall of an old packing house
the property of Armour & Co.,
was being torn down when suddenly
the wall collapsed and fell, burying
number of men in the ruins.
Mike Barry and an unknown man
were taken out dead. VIM. Devine and
John McInerney were fatally and sew
eral others seriously Injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31

MANIsrEE, Mich, Dec pc. F. Rug
giles will observe his custom of giving to
each child under Is years, residing in
the vicinity of Manistee, on New Years
Day, pound of choice candies. He has
done this for the past ten years. 1t will
should not have enough packages he
issues ticket which entities the holder
to package the next day. The only
requirement he asks of the children is
that they will form in line, two abreast,
pass through and out of the rink in a
quiet, orderly manner, and in case one
does not do 80 it loses its claim on the
candy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
GLASGOW Strike FAILS.
The Men Willing to Return to Work, but
Their Services Rejected.

The Men Willing to Return to Work, but
Their Services Rejected.
GLASGOW, Dec. 27.-There is 8 slight
change for the better in connection
with the railroad strike. Even the
strikers admit that the railroad com.
panies are making improvements in the
train services The North British
Railroad directors have declined
to allow the Motherwell engine
drivers to return to work III spite of the
fact that these men have rendered their
submission, and would be Of great as
sistance in breaking up the remains of
the strike, as coal, with the drivers as
sistance, could be brou bit in considera-
BILE quantities from Motherwell. The
freight traffic is still in state of almost
complete paralyzation, and the number
Of factories and mills which are closed
on account of the strike increases day
by day,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
CAL. CARR AT THE ALTAR.

Divorced From His Wife a Few Days
Ago the Captain Seeks New Bride.
CHICAGO, H.. Dec. 27.-Capt. Calvin
A. Carr, a veteran vessel broker and
Board of Trade man, surprised his
friends the other day by going into the
divorce court and obtaining legal
separation from his wife. They
had lived together for many
years, and, until now, were supposed
to be one of the happiest couples in
Chicago. The divorce 1..s granted
about week ago. Yesterday Capt.
Carr took out a license to marry Flor
ence Al. Marcellus. The Captain has
lived for more than half century. His
prospective bride is twenty years
Younger than his recent wife, and is
said to be much prettier.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
PARALYZED BY A STRIKE.
Business of All Kinds in Glasgow at a
Standstil1.


Standstill.
GLASGOW, Dec 24-There are no sious
ofGmproyement in connection with the
railroad strike in Scotland. 1t is esti-
mated that about 800 men are now out
on strike, and business may be said to
be entirely at standstiIl. On the North
British Lines traffic has been suspend
ed, while others are working in an ir-
regular manner The business people
residing in the suburbs are obliged to
walk from their out-of-town residences
to the city, thereby suffering much in
convenience.
In and about Glasgow the price of
coal has already advanced shillings
per ton, with the prospect of still
further advance in price before long,
seriously affects the poorer classes al
minent, and the police are al
ready taking steps to provide q
force of special constables to guard
the city in case the supply of gas should
give out and the city be plunged into
total darkness at night. All. the ship
building yards and public works
are without fuel, and they expect
to be forced to close their doors unless
the strike is settled within very short
time.
Strong detachments of police are
guarding the railroad depots, which are
surrounded by crowds of strikers, &C
companed by their wives and families,
who ieer and laugh at the bungling eff
forts Of the railroad porters, lamp men,
clerks and others who have been
ofmaking up and running the few trains
which the railroad officials manage 70
dispatch.
The strikers have been considerably
enraged by the announcement that the
railroad officials refuse to pay the strlk-
ers any portion of the wages which may
now be due them. This action, accord
ing to railroad officials, is taken upon
legal advice pending decision
from the courts as to the valid
lty of the contracts existing
between the company and its employees.
This step is generally classed as being
a most arbltrar. proceeding upon the
part of the railroad authorities, and
is also said to be probably an il
legal one. In any case the step
taken greatly increases public sympathy
for cle strikers. 1t is also thought that
lhio s'CciOA upOh tllC pe'A Y VI lhO an oo|-
company may excite the strikers to
deeds of violence.
The Northeastern Railroad Com
pany's board of directors has had ,
meeting, and it is understood that they
are trying to arrange for a conference
between themselves and q committee
representing the strikers, in the hope
that some understanding may be ar
rived at between them by which the
strike can be terminated SO far as the
Northeastern road is concerned.
An important meeting Of the board of
directors of the North British Railway
Company has been held. After the
meeting adjourned it was announced
that the company had determined
to prosecute the strikers to
the fullest extent of the law.
No trouble lor expense, it is
added, will be spared by the COM
pany IN it's efforts to obtain redress for
what is classed as an unwarrantedinter-
ference with it's business. The North
British directors have also resolved to
completely close their railroId lines
rather than yield to the strikers de-
mands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
CHESTER YEREx CAUGHT,
The HuIless Dat Swindler Captured In
Germany.

BELLEvILLE, Ont, Dec. Chichester
Wilmont Yerex, well known Il connec-
ton with the huller's oats scheme, has
been arrested in Bremen, Germany,
under instructions from the British
vice-consul there on a charge of forg-
cry. With his retirement goes the
hullers oats business, and ends one of
the biggest frauds ever successfully
worked on the farmers of Ontario, and
one which caused an endless amount of
hardship and litigation. Yerex will be
extradited by the Bank of Commerce.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
CAPTURED A "MESSIAH.r
Indian Police Arrest p Trouble-Maker
in Cid Red Clouds Camp.

Indian Police Arrest Trouble-NIalxer
in Cid Red Clouds Camp.
PINE RIDGE AGENCY, S. D., Dec. %
The police have arrested the Messiah
down in Red Clouds camp. When
they pulled the white blanket off they
found an intelligent but harmless
crank, A. c. Hopkins by name, from
Nashua, Ia. He claimed he was here
in the interest Of peace, and that he
had come because the Indians misin-
terpreted his message. He wanted to
go to the Bad Lands, but Agent
Roger changed the address to Chadron,
starting him under an escort of police.
Some of the Indians were indignant
over his arrest, while others laughed
and said he was a crazy fool. None of
the chiefs take any stock in him, and
Red Cloud walked up to him and said:
You go home. You are no son Of
God -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
FAT AND NJ ga RLY 40.

Fay Temp1eton Celebrates the Thirty
fifth Anniversary of Her Birth.
BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 24.-Fay Tenn
pleton is 35 years of age to-day, and the
members of the "McGinty" Company,
of which she is just now the bright,
particular star, will celebrate the event
by rendering her banquet after the
close of the performance tonight. She
has been the recipient of numerous
presents and floral designs, but if
Howell Osborne was among the donors
the fair but cratic singer has kept the
70 of to herself
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
QUITE A YOUNG MAN.
The New Archbishop Austrian and
Only 46 Years Old.

The New Archbishop an Austrian and
Only 46 Years Old.
Frederick Katzer is quite a young
man, omparatively speaking, as he was
born on February 7, 1874, at Ebensen,
near Linz, in Upper Austria. He was
educated at the Jesuit college at Freien-
berg, and when 81 years Of age immi-
grated to the United States. He entered
the theological seminary at st. Francis,
and was ordained priest December 81,
1866. For nine years afterwards he was
a teacher at the college in s.. Francis.
In 1875 Bishop Krautbauer, Of Green
Bay, made him his private secretary.
diocese of Green Bay, and when Bishop
Krautbauer died, in December, 1885,
Father Katzer became his successor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
MURDERousTRAMPs LYNCHED
Three Men Strung Up by Enraged Rail
road Err ployes.

WALLA WALLA, Wash, Dec. 24.-News
has just reached here that three tramps
have been lynched near Huntington,
Ore, on the Oregon Short Line, by rail
road men. Four tramps boarded a
freight train near Glen's Ferry, Idaho
They were put off by the brakeman,
but afterwards got on the train and
overpowered q brakeman, whom they
threw under the train, both of his legs
being broken, he dying soon after from
the injuries. The report says the tramps
were caught in Huntington and three
of them were lynched. One of them
t.scaued
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
TORNADO IN AN OHIO TOWN.
One Man Killed and Several Hurt by n
Falling Building.

One Man Killed and Several Hurt by n
Falling Building.
AKRON, O., Dec. PA fierce tornado
struck the town OF Barberton, five miles
south Of this city, yesterday afternoon.
Carpenters were at work on the ridge
winds demolished the walls and seven
men were hurled from the build
ing. John Triplett, of Newport
aged %, was instantly killed
being crushed by the fall. The
injured were: Frank Stuver, of this
city, injured internally, condition crit
cal; Louis Kannalla, of this city. leg
broken, ribs broken and shoulder dis
located, may not recover; Isaiah Lower.
of New Portage, injured internally and
on back OF head, serious. Others were
c1ipbtlv hurt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
ISAAC Ellie GUILTY.

The Boston Man Sentenced. to Hang for
His Brothers Murder.
DOVER, n. H., Dec. 26.-Isaac Saw
telle was found guilty of the murder of
his brother, Hiram, and sentenced to be
hanged the first Monday in January,
1892. Last winter a headless boy was
found on lonely road near Rochester,
n. FL. The remains were finally identi-
fled as those of Hiram Sawtelle. a
chain of evidence was made duplicating
Isaac in the murder A dispute about
the possession of property is said to
have been The cans,. OF the crime
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
A woman,s Gift 70 RELIGION

CINCINNATI, o., Dec. 24-The widow
of the late Charles HI. Alien, of Glen
dale, has by will, which was probated
to-day, given 100000 in trust to Rev.
Sewell, of Washington City. to be used
for founding, in Glendale, a school in
which the tenets of the Swedenboreian
faith shall be taught.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
Catholic Missions Raided.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-Advices from
Madagascar state that body of Hovas,
paid by the Maiagasy premier, have
pillaged the Catholic missionaries
premises at Antananarivo. Father
Moutant was wounded while doing his
utmost to protect the property of the
missionary station. The Hovas also at
tackled the house of the French vice
resident, the compton d'escompte, and
other prominent buildings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
Flames Feed on Whisky.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 24-The ware
house and distillery of Stephens & Co.,
near Cartners station, were destroyed
by fire last night, together with $50 bar
rels Of whisky. The loss is $4,000 on
whisky and $1,000 on house and ma
chinery. Insurance on whisky $4,000.
The fire is supposed to have been of in
cendiary origin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
Purchase of the Colorado Midland

BosroN, Mass, Dec. 24.-Vice-P resi-
dent Reinhard, Of the Atchison system,
who arrived in Boston this morning,
states that the Colorado Midland pur-
chase has been competed without in
creasing the capitalization of the Atchi-
son. which stands at $4,000 COO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
Suicide of an insane Man.

MT. PLEASANT, Ia, Dec. 27-Last
evening an attendant of the insane hos
pital was out walking with patient
named Swenk. When they were near
the station, q passenger train APP
preached. Swenk. heretofore quiet,
became unmanageable, broke from the
attendant and threw himself in front of
the engine. He was horribly mangled
II ~ 1.-Two
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
THEATRICAL FOLKS TROUBLES.
Arrest of Daniel Shelby in Criminal
Damage Suit at Chicago.

Arrest Oh Dan10I Sn0lDy IN u Crim1n8l
Damage Suit at Chicago.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 26.-Daniel Shell
by, formerly manager of the Chicago
Academy of Music and now managing
the "Will o. the Wisp" company, play
ing at the Howard Athe9@um. is the
defendant in s'lit for $4,000 damages
brought in this city for an assault
alleged to have been committed on
co oDdy combnatio one when t Reo latter
was playing in Chicago two years ago.
Bail has been fixed at SIC, 900, which has
not vet been furnished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
RICH RANCFETO TTC0 DERED.
He and Companion Riddled With Bull.
lets by Two Mexicans.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 23.-F. M.
Wilkins, partner in the large cattle
ranch of Wilkins Bros. & Co., to-
gether with a cowboy named c..
S. Walton, were found yesterday shot
TO death at their camp, fifty miles from
Langley. Wilkins body had been rid
died with bullets and thro wn into an old
storehouse, while Walton had evidently
been shot while eating breakfast. Two
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
BIG BLAzE.IN- LONDON.
Eight Stores Burned and Other Property
of Value Damaged.

of Value Damaged.
LONDON, Dec. 23.-Fire broke out early
this morning on Pr@d Street, and de-
veloped into q serious confiagration.
Eight shops were Quilted by the flames,
and other premises were seriously dam
aged in spite of the efforts of strong
force OF the London fire brigade. The
amount Of damage done can only he
vaguely estimated at present, but there
is no doubt that heavy loss will fall
upon the insurance companies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
rams for a Panama Canal.

PANAMA, Dec. 23.-The canal contract
between Wyce and the Colombian govern
mcnt, signed recently, has been approved
by Congress and legalized. The basis of
the contract is that the company pays for
land around the lSthmus, garrison evpens-
es. 10,O00 900 francs in fine actual INSTALL
ments, deducting the government debt and
s. 900. 900 francs in privileged shares.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
killed at a Shooting Match.

M1FFLINTowN, Pa, Dec. 26.-At =
shooting match here yesterday after
noon a rifle in the hands of Samuel
Dunn was accidentally discharged while
he was in the act of putting on cap,
shooting Oscar Conrad, boy, in the
crowd Of spectators. The ball passed
through his head, killing him almost in
stantly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
HIGH WINDS IN MICHIGAN.
The Peninsula Visited by Destructive
Blizzard.

HoUeHToN, Mich, Dec. PA terrible
blizzard ragged throughout the copper
region last night. At Red Jacket sever
named Hall was crushed to DEATH At
Calumet the Methodist Church was
damaged 81 900. At the 500 the roof
of the McEvoy Hotel was blow off,
and several other minor mishaps oc-
CURED. The storm still continues. All
the telegraph wires have been down
tWenty-Iour hours.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
DAKOTA TOWN SWEPT AWAY.

Report OF the Burning of Rec Heights,
S. D., With No Particulars.
PIERRE, S. d., Dec. Pct is reported
here that fire last night wiped out the
town of Rec Heights, east of here, ON
the North Western Road, but no par
tlculars are obtainable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
Blaze at LYONS. la,

LYONS, Ia, Dec. 24.-Hopkins' Opera
House was destroyed by fire this morn
ing and several residences and business
places were badly damaged The ag-
.regate loss is quite heavy. The opera
house was frame building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
E1res at Muskeeon Mich

MUsKEGoN, Mich. Dec. "a. The
Michigan National Bank was damaged
to the extent of S. 900 by fire; insured.
The Truesdale Furniture Company had
a heavy loss, which is fully covered BY
insurance. n. McGrath' s residence was
destroyed; loss, $4,000; insurance,
$40 ONO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
Encouraging Colored Emigration.

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 26.-The Wash
ington Protective Association, composed
of colored people Of the state, has been
organized here. The object Of the asso-
citation is stated to encourage immigra-
ton of colored people to this state, and
to improve the condition of colored
yaorIo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
Killed Under a Pile Driver

TACOMA, Wis, Dec 26.-J P. Curren.
gang foreman OF a pile driver, WAS
killed by the falling block OF the con-
trivance, which struck him on the back
of the head. He is a native Of Wiscon-
sin. and 20 years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
DEATH OF = CHIEF JUSTICE.

Heart Disease Carries Off w. ID. Simp-
son, of the South Carolina Bar.
COLUMBIA. S. c., Dec. 23.-W. d.
Simpson, chief Justice of the supreme
court of South Carolina, died at his
home in this CITY this morning of heart
disease. The flags are at half mast ON
the bubble buildings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
RAVAGES OF THE GRIP.
Influenza the Cause of Many Deaths I'm
New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, La, Dec. 23.-The
weekly report Of the city's mortality
shows the largest number of deaths dur
ing any one week ever recorded here
save when yellow fever prevailed in
epidemic form twelve years ago-256.
The large death rate is due, in the
opinion of prominent physicians, to the
prevalence of the grip, of which there
are now nearly $4,000 cases under treat.
ment hnre
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
MASONIC TEMPLE BURNED.
A Half Million Fire at Baltimore-Rec-
ordS DESTROYED.

ords Destroyed.
BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 26-Masonic
Temple was destroyed by fire yester-
day. Nearly all the records of the
Grand Lodge since its organization
were destroyed. The fire broke out in
the flies OF the theater on the second
Forepaugh. Scene alter scene hared
up until the curtain sweled out like a
balloon, and, unable to hold the heat
any longer, blew up. The fine build
ing, which had cost $3.50 ,00O was entire
ly Quilted. The loss will be- very heavy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
A NIECE OF NAPOLEON II.
Death of a Bonaparte at Utica, N. Y, at
Ripe Age.

UTICA, n. Y, Dec. 26.-Mrs. Charlotte
Benton, aged about 20 years, died in
kichtield Springs, yesterday, Of heart
disease. Mrs. Benton was a niece of
Napoleon Bonaparte and the daughter
of Joseph Bonaparte.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-31
A 'PALLlUM FOR KATZER.

The Green Bay Bishop Elevated by the
Cardinals.
ROME. Dee. 23.-Monsl-nor katzer, bish-
op of Green Bay, has been appointed arch
biSbop of Milwaukee, STEFAN.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-10-06
Notice to Creditors

In The Probate Court of the County
of Coehise, Territory of Arizona.
In the matter OF the estate Of Albert
G Smith, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned administrator of the estate
OF Aibort G Smith, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice. 20
the said administrator in the r1ty
Tombstone, county OF C0ehise. Tar
ritory of Arizona the same being the
place for the transaction 0: the husi-
ness Of said estate
". Is TAYLOR,
Administrator of the estate Of Albert
G Smith,, deceased. SO 3w