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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
WILL BOUNCE WILLARD.
Report that the Rockefe1lers Have Con-
troll of the Northern Pacific.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.-The greatest
piece of news in Wall Street is that
John D. aad William Rockefeller, the
Standard Oil magnates, had acquired
control of the Northern Pacific Railway,
which practically means the busting
of Henry Willard. They are known
to have been heavy buyers of
Northern Pacific preferred during the
late decline in values. The North
American Company, by ownership of
securities, had control of the Northern
Pacific, but much Of the frst-named
company's assets has been closed out
during the last few days in liquidation
of its loans. The Rockefellers bought
at the request of Jay Gould. They have
a great amount of surplus money for
which they have been seeking advan
tageous investments. The earnings of
the Northern Pacifcare now the largest
in the history of the company. How
ever, it has been suffering from entan-
clements with the other Willard corpo-
rations, and the purpose of the Rookie
fellers is, as stated, to remove it from
them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
SHOT DOWN A MOUNTAIN.
Gravity Train Gets Beyond ControI-Sev
era1 Killed and Hurt.

Gravity Train Gets Beyond Control-sev-
era1 Killed and Hurt.
Lock HAVEN, Pa, Nov. 18.-An acct
dent occurred last evening on the Fer
ney Mountain Railroad, by which two
men were killed and four others in
jured, one fatally. The Ferney
Mountain Railroad is a short
line extending from Ferney station,
on the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad.
to the lumber woods where mine prop
timber is cut. Men EMPLOYED cutting
timber were riding to camp after their
days work. The car was descending bv
gravity and control of its speed was
lost. The momentum attained was
frightful. Near the Ferney station
terminus Of the railroad the car col
llded with locomotive standing
on the track, throwing its occupants out
IN confused mass. A messenger was
dispatched to Farrandsville, five miles
distant, which is the nearest telegraph
station, and from whence a message was
sent to this city requesting physicians
to hurry to the help of the in
jured. The killed are John
Davis, of Tamaqua, and Henry
Isinger, of Beavertown, Snyder County.
The injured are: Israel Boyer, of Lock
Haven; Horace Freed, Beavertown;
Oscar Grugan, Ferney; William Ram
slime, Beavertown. A. D. Yocum,
Beavertown, and David Spoil, of Lock
Haven, escaped by jumping from the
car, and are only slightly injured.
Grugan's injuries will prove fatal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
Tightening the Screws.

The Central Michigan W. c. T. .. in
session at Detroit on the 21st, had I'M
der discussion the question 'Do we
violate our pledge when we drink cider
or ginger ale ?" The discussion was a
hot one, though the heat was all on one
side, and cider and ginger ale were we'll
roasted. Although a few of the good
housekeepers among them seemed in
clined to champion the cause of goose
berry shrub, not single voice was
raised in defense Of cider and ginger
ale, and it was unanimously decided at
the close of the discussion that these
beverages are Intoxicating, and that to
drink them is violation of the pledge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
RENTS NOT THE REAL CAUSE.
Secretary Ba1four Talks About the CUES.
ton to Many Thousands.

ton to Many Thousands.
LONDON, Nov. 19.-Mr Balfour, at
Grimsby last night, met with an en-
thusiastic reception from 7, 200 persons.
He said that he had been assailed with
q degree and kind of calumny unexam-
pied in English history. He said: II
have never shrunk from meeting those
calumn;es face to face, and /
count those my happiest moments
when, instead of saying these things
behind my back they say them to nv
face in the House OF Commons where T
can contradict them. But whether they
say them in the Commons or through
the mouths of illustrious politicians
like Mr.. Morley and Mr.. Gladstone, OF
whether through the obscure channel
of the paid lecturer or the itinerant
commoner, I am prepared to meet
them. The Irish politicians have too
long been in the habit of regard.
ing every misfortune and weakness
of Ireland as another weapon to use
against the government. Any man who
suggests that the difficulty to be dealt
with is the rent difficulty shows either
ignorance or bad faith If every shil-
ling of rent in the contested districts
were abolished the problem would not
be the less menacinQ,'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
POLITICAL MURDER IN PARIS.
Russian General Found Dead-ProbabIy
by q Nihilist's Hand,

by Nihi1ist's Hand,
PARIS, Nov. 19.-Gen. Seliverskof, a
Russian agent in France, died to-day
from the effects of a bullet wound in
his head, inflicted in manner which is
at present a mystery. Seliverskof was
found by his valet lying unconscious in
his room. shot in the head. The police
have become convinced that the
valet had nothing to do with
the shooting of his master, and
they have therefore withdrawna
their watch on him. The evidence.
clearly points to an assassination. A
clue has been obtained which will prob
ably lead to the detection of the muir
derer. A few days ago NM. Bernoff,
the owner of the Franco Russian rooms,
on Rue Royale, engaged as an employe
a Russian Pole named Podlesky. Pod
lesky was entrusted by his employers
with an invitation to a ball which he
was to deliver to Gen. Sellverskof.
This enabled him to obtain access to the
Generals room. Podlesky las alb
seconded. The further authorities in
quire into the case the more the evil
dence tends to prove that the murder
was committed by Nihilist. and that it
was an act of political vengeance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
WHARTON IN The Tolls.

Capture of the Hl.;. ...go Insurance
Swindler in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 2L-W. S.
Wharton, the absconding president of
the Columbia National Insurance
Company, of Chicago, who has
been missing since October 81 from
Chicago with upwards of $4,000, was
arrested last night at Zeiss' Hotel in this
city, charged with swindling by means
of issuing false notes and valueless pol
icies. Wharton's victims number over
100, consisting of all classes.
Wharton was arraigned to-day, and
committed to await the action of the
Illinois authorities.
When asked what he had to say
Wharton merely replied that the ar
rangement was satisfactory.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
THEY CUT HIS LEG OFF.
And Now the Ex-Convict Wants $50, 900
Damages.

Damages.
Polk Murray, Dubuque (Ia.) con-
vict pardoned from the penitentiary at
Animosa by Gov. Boies about two
months ago, has commenced suit against
DR.. Adair, state physician i'll charge of
that institution, claiming $4,000 dam
ages on charge of malpractice.
Murray was convicted about five
years ago in this city on the
charge of assault. He was assigned
to du,y in the prison kitchen. About
eighteen months ago, while at work, he
fell and sprained his ankle. The petit
ton alleges that, although Murray re-
ported his injuries to DR.. Adair, the
physician neglected to give him proper
treatment. He was put to work in the
quarry, where his leg became inaamed
and very painful. Finally a plaster
cast was put on the injured limb, and,
as the petition AYERS, was left in place
for nearly three months. Before it was
removed gangrene had set in and am
putatiOn became necessary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
ANOTHER CRUISER AFLOAT.
Launching of the Armored Ship Maine
at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Launching of the Armored Ship Maine
at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
New YORK, Nov. 1S-Flags and bunt-
ing made the Brooklyn Navy Yard very
bright to-day. All the cruisers were in
full dress, and the old-fashioned place
had a holiday appearance. The occa-
sion was the launching of the great
armored cruiser Maine. AS early az
8 O'Clock invited guests began to
enter the navy yard and to take their
places on the staging that had been
built to accommodate them. A Gordon
of marines was drawn around the great
ship house containing the vessels. The
marine force at the Brooklyn barracks,
numbering 800 men, was on duty, as
well as $50 blue jackets from the differ
ent ships.
Just after 10 o'clock Secretary of the
Navy Tracy arrived with his party, and
was received by all the officers of the
yard. AS he entered the main gate
salute Of nineteen guns was fired from
the Vermont. The final preparations
for launchi ng the Maine we're at once
begun, and promptly at noon,
amid the cheers of the thou
sands of spectators and the music
of the "Star Spangled Banner"
played by the Navy Yard Band, the
big cruiser started down the incline
AS she did SO, Miss Wllmerding, niece
of Secretary Tracy, broke bottle OF
champagne over the bow and christened
the vessel. AS the Maine reached the
mont's battery Numbered out a national
CalI1tQ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
Wealth in the Ground.

There is substantial indication in the
vicinity of Ashland of discovery which
gives promise of being productive of
greater gains than iron. For some time
past man owning property on the Pc
mckee range near Mellen has noticed
that number of deer have
been attracted to the stream on
his premises, and also seemed to
eat the dirt on his land. He
picked up quantity of the dirt, think
ing that probably it was ore, and sub
mitted it to L. E. Durham, chemist of
the Ashland Iron & Steel Company, and
DIR. John Madden for analysis. In the
course Of the analysis the discovery was
made that the dirt contained at least 5
per cent. of pure potassium nitrate, or
saltpeter. DR.. Madden considers this
discovery most remarkable, and says
if large deposit is found untold wealth
awaits the owner. The estimated value
Of the dirt as it lies on the ground is $50
a ton, and its merchantable qualities are
worth 800 q ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
THE VICINITY OF ZERO.
The Valley of the Hudson Getting a Touch
of Winter.

A Kingston, n. Y, dispatch of the
23d says: "Winter weather now pre-
walls along the upper Hudson valley.
Snow fell throughout the night, and to-
day the ground is covered. At points
throughout the Catskills the snow is
from two to four inches deep. Ice has
formed on interior ponds, and skating
has begun. 1t is generally believed that
winter has set in in earnest, and naviga-
ton is being rushed through for fear of
inland streams. Along the Delaware
and Hudson canal boats are being
locked through night and day, but it is
feared that some of them which recent
ly went to Honesdale on their last trip
will be unable to reach tidewater. The
thermometer is lowering around zero"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
A SAD SUICIDE.
A Congressman's Daughter-in-L Law Jumps
From Window.

A frightful suicide occurred at the
Pierrepont House, the SWEETEST hotel on
the Heights, Brooklyn's most aristo-
cratic neighborhood, on the 21st. A
handsome. richly-dressed woman
leaped from window on the sixth floor
of the hotel and was dashed to death
on the pavement, about 100 feet below.
She was Mrs. Charles A. Coombs, of s
South Elliott Place, another of Brook
lyn's swell neighborhoods. She was
the wife of the son of the newlv-elected
congressman for the Third District.
Mrs. Coombs was we'll known as a
writer, being the author of Gas Com
mon Mortals," ''The Garden of Armi-
da,' "a Game of Chance" and num-
Der of poems and magazine articles.
She was writing another novel at the
time of her death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
killed Himself While Insane

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 19.-Lee
Webster,.a wealthy resident of Jockeys
vile, killed himself early this morning
in the residence of William Renshaw.
North Charles Street, this city. Mr..
Webster is believed to have been tenn
,porarily insane.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
The Repub|ita't
WATERFOWL, WIS.
POISON FED TO EIGHT.

Reported Wholesale Murder in a Penn
sylvania Town.
BEAVER FALLS, Pa, Nov. 20.-A start
ling report comes from Clinton, small
place few miles north of here, to the
effect that case of wholesale poison
ing has startled that town. 1t is
said eight persons have been poisoned
"a man and his wife. two children and
four brothers. Particulars have not yet
been learned, but it is known that at
at least one man is dead, while
others are seriously i'll. Coroner
hare ana nas nothing otfh na den e e G be
known until he returns, as Clinton is
out of the reach of telegraph and tele-
phone
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
A Big Land Suit.

Several million acres of land are in
volved in a suit which was begun in
the supreme court at st. Paul on the
10Th. It is a test case, involving the
ownership of about forty acres of swamp
land on the Duluth & Winnipeg Rail-
road; commencing at Cloquet and run
ming northerly along and nearly parallel
with the st. Louis River. The gov
ernor of Minnesota granted those
lands to the Duluth & Win
nipeg by deeds this year. Tie
Minneapolis & st. Cloud Railroad claim
that the land was decided to them in
1882, and pray that the Duluth & Winni-
peg deed be cancelled, and that the de-
PENDANT be enjoined from selecting any
further swamp lands. The court al
lotted six hours for the hearing of argu-
ment, number of very prominent
lawyers appearing. The Duluth & Iron
Range road appears also in the case as a
respondent. The title to several mill
ion acres of land along the proposed
Duluth & Winnipeg line is to be de-
cidad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26

medical associations cannot be made
ready before the end of January. The
attempts that have been made to imi-
tate the lymph justify the adoption of
severe measures against the imitators.
The lymph is now available for use in
most of the Berlin hospitals. At the
University hospital the doctors limit
the use of the remedy to persons who
are strong enough to come and get an
injection. All money realized from the
sale of the lymph goes into the funds of
the Hygienlc office"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
WILL PAY UP IN FOUR YEARS.
r. G. Peters Makes a Proposition to His
Creditors.

16s
Creditors.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Nov. 19.-The
creditors of r. G. Peters will meet at
this place next Tuesday. The assignee
and advisory committee, who have been
going carefully over the schedule OF
assets and liabilities, will render re-
port, and possibly make some sugges-
ton as to the future. If the creditors
will give the entire control of the estate
into Mr.. Peters hands he will guaran-
tee that every dollar Will be paid in four
years. They can handle all the money
that comes in and have supervision
over affairs generally. If the creditors
insist upon closing out Immediately, re.
CARELESS Of cost and sacrificing every.
ng, there is no telling how the estate
I pan cut, or how the unsecured
c,editoIs will fare.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
Huron People Dissatisfied.

A meeting of the citizens of Huron,
s. D., occurred on the 18th to take ac-
ton TO investigate alleged frauds in the
last election, es fiar as they concern the
capital question. After numerous
speeches, resolutions were adopted in
sst.luctins The capital committee to con-
test the recent election, so far as it re-
lated to permanent capital of South
0oGo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
A Fraudulent Exile.

Several weeks ago Leo Heilfern, a
Russian, who claimed to be Polish ex-
lie, suddenly threw up his position as
bookkeeper of the Columbia Mills, in
Minneapolis, and disappeared. 1t has
since been learned that he was in the
service of the Gar, for the purpose of
discovering and aiding the Russian po-
lice to apprehend the Polish citizens in
Warsaw, who act as transmitters of the
money sent to Siberia from their coun-
trymen in America. He tried tc learn
the secrets of the Polish society from
Frank Cyzgla, an exiled Polander.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
All In the Ditch.

Mail advices from the Colombian gov
eminent ask conditions for prolonging
the period of the original Panama Canal
concession, which the French liquidat-
ors refuse to grant, and their refusal is
regarded as the final extinction of the
concern. The liquidators hold that the
terms demanded by Colombia are sim
plv impOssible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
POSTEN WILL SERVE SIX YEARS.
Miss Keener's Colored Lover Sent UP for
Term at Joliet.

Miss Keener's Colored Lover Sent UP for
Term at Joliet.
JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,, Nov. 21.-The first
chapter in the Keener trial came to an
end to-day. The prosecuting witness
this time was Ralph Bancroft, the
young man who was with Miss Keener
nc lafered that TIA Il had an arm perms-
nently disabled, and it was for that Pos
ten has just been on trial. The jury gave
verdict of six years in the re:x1erftiary
Miss Keener left the court room with
an air of triumph, and the negro was
returned to Jail. His arm hangs useless
by his side. He looks somewhat
emaciated by his long confinement, but
he has only begun to taste what is in
store for him. Sentence has not yet
been given, and in the meantime the
law will have another round at Posten
this time for shooting Miss Keener
This case has been set for the oath.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
Discussing Padfewski's Extraditio,

PARIS, Nov. pa cabinet council will
be held at the palace Of the Elysee, the
residence Of President Carnot, to-day,
to consider whether the government
shall demand the extradition of Pad
lewski, the R lssian Pole suspected Of
the murder OF Gen. Seliverskof.. Pad
lewski is now hiding in London.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
An Ill Wind.

r. T. Meadows. of Bledsoe, Tenn, hav-
ing sold his farm and stock, was seated
by the fire last night, and pulled out his
money, which was in large bills, and
proceeded to count the amount. When
he na1 laid down his last bill on the
hearth someone opened the doors. and
d gust of wind carried his all in the fire.
Before Meadows could rescue any of
his currency it was in ashes. He had
converted all of his possessions into
cash.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
She Hurrahed for Cleveland.

Just after the presidential campaign
Mrs. Mary Shull, of Lima, O., was en-
gagged to marry prominent young man
named Albert Lehman, who was an ar
dent Republican. He was helping his
party raise flag pole in the town, when
she hurrahed for Cleveland several
times. This so angered Lehman that he
refused to marry the girl. She brought
suit against him and was awarded ST 900
damages.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
The Barrels Were Too Big.

The internal revenue inspector dis
covered that the Berghof Brewing
Company, of Fl. Wayne, Ind, was
sending out barrels, half-barrels, quart
ers and eighths containing from one gal
lon to two quarts too much beer. Berg
Company. The brewing company
claims to have lost heavily by the mis-
take.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
MAY LYNCH THE MuRDERERs.
Hennessy's S1ayers Likely TO Escape the
hut q Rome Admitting Them.

HenneSsy's SIayers Likely TO Escape the
Law, but q Rope Awaiting Them.
New ORLEANS, La, Nov. 19.-There is
q strong probability of failure to con-
vict the Italians accused of the murder
of Chief of Police Hennessy. Many i'm
portant witnesses have been run out of
town, and others are weakening in their
testimony owing to influences brought
to bear on them by the Italian business
men and others If the cases fall
through, New Orleans will be the scene
of a lynching The public will take the
matter in hand, and the men known to
be guilty will be strung up on the
streets
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
MRS. LANGTRY BEATEN.
Buchanan, the Play wright, Awarded S75,
Damages by London Jury.


LONDON, Noy. 21.-The trial of the
action brought by Robert William
Buchanan, the dramatic author, against
Mrs Langtry for damages for breach of
contract in refusing to open her last
New York dramatic season with the
play "Lady Gladys which was written
expressly for her by Mr.. Buchanan, was
concluded in the court of Queens
Bench to-day. Mrs. Langtry was ad-
Judged guilty of breach of contract and
a judgment in the sum of 9l5O was
ordered against her.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
MARKED THE BILLS "PAID."
But They were Not Paid, and the Rail-
road Loses $4,000.

But They were Not Paid, and the Rail-
road Loses $21, 900.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-. Nov. 20.-A pecu-
liar method of doing business, and one
which will result in some changes in the
freight department of the Hannibal &
St. Joseph Road has been brought
to light by the failure of the
Kansas City Packing Company. 1t
seems that freight agents were in the
habit of marking waybills as paid, and
accepting draft Ter the freight in a
lump. At the time of the failure the
packing company owed the railroad
people $21, OO0for freight. One "resigna-
ton" in the freight department has al
ready occurred.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
Reward for DIR. Koch

Berlin, Nov. 19,-As reward for his
services in the interests of medical sci
ence, the Emperor will probably confer
the title of nobility upon Prof Koch.
The professor states that the govern
ment must prepare the lymph used in.
the cure of tuberculosis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
Barring Bros. Affairs Really Out of Their
Control.

LONDON, Nov. 19.-The Times says:
"No bills drawn on Barring Bros. after
last Saturday by correspondents will be,
accepted, but all drawn previously will
be recognized. The Bank of England is-
practically in charge of the
Barings' affairs. It is probable the firm
will be resuscitated with fresh capital
The bank is charging high rate of dis
count in order to prevent any thrush of
bills. 1t desires holders to exercise
forbearance and not throw unnecessary
work upon the bank. All acceptances.
already provided for will be met at ma
turity."
The CHIEF cause of the depression in
the stock market this morning was the
refusal Of the Bank of England to dis
count the bills Of Barring Bros. before,
maturity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
Reduced His Salary.

At the session of the National Assem-
bly,, K. of L., at Denver, Mr.. Powderly
was unanimously reelected grand mas
ter workman. Hugh Cavanaugh, of
Cincinnati, general worthy foreman,
and John w. Hayes secretary and treas
urer. The assembly passed a resolu-
ton continuing Mr.. Powderly's salary
at S., 900 per annum, but upon a motion
of Mr.. Powderly the salary was reduced
to So. 500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
Blew Out the Cylinder Head.

The piston rod of the monster en-
CINE Superior, at the Calumet q Hecla
mine, broke on the Goth, and forced off
the cylinder head, pieces of which flew
into the mammoth fy-wheel, breaking
raculously escaped death from flying
masses of iron and steel. The accident
does not stop hosting from the Calumet
mine, as the reserve Corliss engine was
Immediately put to work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
Aerial Nayigation Company

The final report of the commissioners
to open books of subscription to the
capital stock of the Mt. Carmel Aero
nautic Navigation Company has been
filed in the office of the, secretary of
state of Illinois. The $40, 900 600 of Cap
ital stock is fully subscribed. The COM
pany proposes to construetsand operate
air vessels to transport passengers and
freight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-11-26
They Paid Her Half.

Emma Juch has brought suit against
the st. Paul Gounod Club for $500 due
her for singing at the May festival of
this year. She made contract last
spring to sing for 81 900, and received
among the guarantors.