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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
EDMUNDS STEPS OUT.
The VerInt mt Statesman Retires from the
Senate,

The VerInt MT Statesman Retires from the
Senate.
Senator George f. Edmunds, of Yer
mont, who has been in the Senate of
the United States since April, 1866, and
IN nearly, ii not quite all of that time,
has been one of the Republican leaders,
has resigned, the resignation to take eff
1ect the first day of November next.
The following is copy of the letter ten
derlng his resignation to the governor Of
Vermont:
Considerations entirely personal lead
me to tender to you, as tho governor of
the state Of Vermont, my resignation OF
the office of senator of the United States,
the resignation to take effect on the first
day of November, 1891. This action has
been for some time in contemplation, and
is finally decided on and communicated to
you at this time in order that there may be
ample time to hear and consider the views
of the people Of our state in respect to the
selection Of my successor. In thus
terminating my official relations with the
state, l beg to express to her SteadfaSt. in
tellIgent and patriotic citizens my pro-
found gratitude for the long and unwaver
ing confidence and support they have
given me covering an eventful period OF
quarter of a century, in my efforts to pro-
mote and defend, SO far as / have been
able, their honor and welfare in common
with that of all the people of the United
States.
In ceasing to be senator, I am proud
that / continue to De a citizen of our be-
loved common wealth. and that may, with
my fellow-citizens, in private life, continue
to strive for the maintenance of those
principles of liberty, equality and Justice
in government which have, without the
shadow of turning, animated them from
the foundation of the republic.
GEORGE f. EDMUNDS.
Senator Edmunds notified Vice-Presi-
dent Morton, the president of the SEN
ate, of his resignation in a letter of
which the following is copy:
1t becomes my duty to inform you that
Vermont my resignation OF the Office of
senator of the United states, to take effect
on the first day of November next. Accept,
sir, for yourself and the Senate, my part
ing salutationS-em embracing personal good
wishes for all its members and confident
good hope for its future as 1.-The sheet an
Choir of the republic
GEORGE f. EDMUNDs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
BLOODY RIOTIN ST. LOUIS.
Several Persons Seriously Injured in
Sunday Row.

Several Persons Seriously Injured in a
Sunday Row.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April ia riot in
which three persons were injured, one
probably fatally, occurred yesterday aft
ernoon near the water tower. It was
the result of feud Of several months
standing in which two gangs of young
roughs were the actors. About 6
o'clock Albert Carrier, Oscar Lee
and several companions while walking
along Dispretan near Ninth Street, were
stopped by several members of the
other gang. Words were followed by
blows and then rocks were used. Car
rier was hit with one on the head, in
ficting very painful scalp wound. He
drew revolver and fired at his OPP
ponents. The bullet struck Paul Walker
behind the right ear and he
sank to the ground unconscious. A
fierce attack was made on Carrier and
his companions. They fed, taking
refuge in the house, 5000 North Eleventh
Street. The door was broken down,
At that moment the police appeared
and after a short fight dispersed both
gangs Oscar Lee was struck on the
head with rock and his skull fractured.
Walker is badly hurt. Carrier was ar
rested
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
BARO FOREIGN CONVICr~,
Senator Washburn Advocates Law Re.
curing q Certificate of Character

Senator washburn Advocates a Law Re-
curing Certificate of Character.
New YORK, April 7.-Senator Wash
burn, of Minnesota, was at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel yesterday. Speaking of
the withdrawal of Baron Fava he
said: Something should be done to
prevent foreign nations from dun ping
their outlaws and criminals into this
country. The present law, which allows
us to send back paupe3s and others who
are recognized as undesirable, is
locking the door after the horse had
been stolen. The sitting process should
begin earlier. believe law should be
passed which should require the immi-
grant to procure certificate of good
character from the American consuls
abroad"
Senator Washburn, accompanied by
Mrs. Washburn and Miss Washburn,
will sail on Wednesday for Liverpool,
to remain three or four months abroad.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
DEATH OF P. T. BARNUM.

The Great Showman's Life Comes to an
End.
Phineas L. Barnum, the great show
man, died at his home in Bridgeport,
Conn, at $3.50 o'clock on the night of he
9TH. The announcement was given cut
the same evening by the management
of the Madison Square Garden New
York, where the show now IS.
1t was stated that the death of
Mr.. Barnum, while not entirely
sense anticipated by his equal partner,
). A. Bailey. Mr. Barnum, however,
realized that at his advanced age-he
being over 81 years of age demise
might occur at almost any time. 1t was
accordingly provided by their articles
of agreement that in case of the Death
Of either the show should go Oh as
usual.
j. A. Bailey accordingly announces
that the show will continue with its
policy entirely unchanged The capital
of S3,500,000 will remain intact, and
Mr.. Bailey will continue to act as man
ager. For the past dozen years Mr..
Bailey has been the sole authority in
the organization, consulting Mr.. Barnum
in great important matters while he
.
"In this connection it may not be map
propriate to state that to Mr.. Bailey is
due the credit of Suggesting and execut-
ing all the big circus ideas that during a
dozen years past have so augmented the
reputation of Barnum & Bailey, and
to the fact of the association of these
two gentlemen together in business the
fame of Mr.. Barnum in his latter years
is largely to be attributed"
Mr.. Barnum was born in Bethel, Conn.,,
July 5, 1910; removed to New York In 1874,
and in 1S41 purchased the American Muse
um, which he managed very successfully.
He exhibited Gen. Tom Thumb in Europe,
and, in 1856, engaged Jenny Lind to visit
America and give number of concerts.
He afterward exhibited Joyce Heth, whom
he announced to be atleast $50 years of age,
and to have been the nurse of George Wash
ington; the ''Feejee Mermaid" the 'EWooly
Horse" and the ''Petrifed Man" He was
the author of "The Humbugs of the World, .
and other works. Some years ago Mr.. Bar
mum formed a partnership with Mr.. Bailey,
which still continues.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
RUGER SUCCEEDS GIDEON.

Formal Announcement of the Change
in Department Commanders.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April S.-The War
Department to-day sent an order to
Gen. Ruger, commanding the depart
ment of Dakota, assigning him to the
command of the division Of the Pacific
with headquarters at San Francisco.
Gen. Ruger is to assume command of
the division by the Goth inst, on which
date Gen. Gibbon, the present COM
mander, retires. Nothing has yet been
done by the War Department in the
matter of the selection of a successor
to Gen. Ruger as commander of the
department of Dakota
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
NO LONGER A PARTY.
st. Louis Republicans Lose Their Repre-
sentation at the Polls.

st. Louis Republicans Lose Their Repre-.
sentation at the Polls.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 10.-As the re-
suit of Tuesdays election the Republi-
can party in st. Louis is now debarred
of representation at the polls, and will
be ignored in the selection of judges
and clerks at the next election. Under
the new Australian ballot law party
failing to secure One-third OF the
total vote cast is debarred from all
privileges and representation. In
Tuesdays election the Democrats and
municipal Independents polled the
main vote, the Republicans casting only
10000, a quarter of the total number:
Recorder of Votes Carlisle says he will
divide the judges and clerks equally be-
tween the Democrats and Independents
and throw the Republicans out Of every
nrnninpt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
CHURCH MAN AND A THIEF.

A Prominent Citizen of Richmond, Va,
Charged with Embedding 100000.
RICHMOND. Va, April 9-Lewis Book
er, prominent and one of the most
popular business men in Richmond,
was arrested last night on four warrants,
charging him with misappropriat-
ing judiciary funds belonging to
the heirs of the Hannewinkle es-
tate. It is thought that Booker's short
age will exceed 100000. He was a
member Of the insurance firm of D. N.
Walker & Co. Booker was regarded as
one of the most circumspect of business
men, and had won an enviable reputa-
ton as fduciary agent. He moved in
good society, and was the treasurer of a
leading Episcopal Church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15

Coach Windows Knocked Out and the
Cars Otherwise Damaged.

Coach Windows Knocked Out and the
Cars Otherwise Damaged.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 13.-Two
sleeping coaches running between the
City of Mexico, San Antonio and Wash
ington, D. c.. via the Mexican National
Railroad, reached here Yesterday in 8
dilapidated condition The train to
which they were attached passed through
q cyclone and hailstorm near Torreon,
Mexico The headlight of the engine
and every pane of glass on one side of
the train of cars were smashed as if they
had been struck by rocks. The tin
roofs we're battered SO badly that not a
particle of paint remained. Several
persons in the day coaches were injured,
fff inf ffsifffHf Wis ff 55ffted tS stop for
half an hour until the storm passed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
HORIZONS STORY is TRUE
The Body of His Drowned C.iId Foun

Inc Body of His Drowned CA.iId Found
in the River.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 13.-The BODY
of little girl, taken from the Missis
sippi at Pine Bend, has been identified
as that of little Mabel Horton, the 10
year-old daughter of Walter J. Horton.
Horton was recently acquitted of a
charge of wife-murder. 1t was alleged
that he took the woman and their
daughter boating, drowned the woman
and concealed the child. Horton
claimed that their boat capsized and
that mother and child were drowned.
The finding OF the little girls body sub
Stimulates his story.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
BIG FORRESTAL CLAIM.
Submitted to the Street Committee for
Adjudication.

Submitted to the Street Committee for
Adjudication.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, April S.-Ata special
meeting of the Council committee on
streets the Forrestals presented claim
for $37 1894 for extra work done by them
the committee, is only partially APP
proved by the city engineer. 1t was
decided to defer action in the matter
until the Forrestals show by expert
witnesses that their bill is correct and
Just It will come up again at special
meeting of the committee to be held
Saturdav
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
GRAND DUKE IN DISGRACE.
The Gar Displeased with the Marriage
of Michailovitch.

MIchaIIOvitch.
ST. PETERSBURG, April S.-The Car is
greatly displeased at the action of the
Grand Duke Michael Michailovitch, a
cousin of the Gar, who has been
privately married at San Reno to the
Countess of Nuremberg, daughter OF
the Duke of Nassau. The Car has
caused the Grand Dukes name to be
stricken from the list of Russian army
officers, and has eliminated from the
army list the titles of the regiments
named for the Grand Duke and of
which he was colonel. It is stated that
the marriage was arranged at the begin
ming of the season at the Riviera, and
that the Gar, upon being consulted
about the matter, refused to give his
sanction to the marriage Hence the
secrecy that was observed in tho pro-
caa,iiDoS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
POISON THE CREAM PUFFS.

fourteen PERSONS IN Tennessee Pros
trated by Arsenic in Pastry.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 13.-An
epidemic of poisoning cases occurred in
the city yesterday, fourteen victims hav-
ing so far been reported, although none
have proved fatal. The cause was
cream puffs bought from a confectionery
The medium is thought 20 be arsenic.
which, in some unexplained wav, be-
came mixed with ingredients Of the
shells of the puffs. So far nothing posi-
tive is known, but an investigation is
being made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Qhe RepubIita'l.
WATERFOWL, WIS.
CHARGED WITH HERESY.

Prof. Briggs, n Noted Divine, Doubts the
Truth of the Bible.
of the New York Presbytery, to-day, a
committee was appointed to investigate
charges of heresy preferred against
the Rev. DR. G. A. Briggs,
professor of biblical theology
in the Union Theological Seminary.
Prof. Briggs is alleged to have said. re-
ferring to the Bible: "There is nothing
divine in the text-in its letters. words
or clauses. The Bible, as a
book, is paper, print and binding
not no more -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Crounz Goes Inro the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 7.-Ex-Rep-
resentative Crounz, of Nebraska, has ac-
cepted the office of assistant secretary
of the treasury, rendered him by Secre-
tary Foster, and will be appointed by
the President in a few days. Mr.
Crounz is a personal friend of Secretary
Foster. He will take the office vacated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Government Defeat at the Polls.

HALIFAX, N. S., April 10.-The Liber-
ais won a sweeping victory in Prince
Edward Island on Wednesday. Three
government members and one Liberal
member resigned their seats in the Leg
islature to become candidates for the
Dominion House Of Commons. The
elections resulted in the return of four
Opposition candidates. This defeats.
the government and will compel them
to either resign or dissolve and make q
general appeal to the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Earned Over Two Millions.

SAN Francisco, CAL, April 1O.-Presi-
dent Huntington, of the Southern
Pacific Railroad, has made brief re-
port to the stockholders, showing that
the balance remaining after the pay
ment Of all charges under the leases is
GO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Clearing I'm q Mystery.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April IO.-The remains
of woman found on the bank of the
river in North st. Louis last evening
have been identified as those of Mrs.
Elizabeth Cummins, who disappeared
from her home at 2127 North Street last
Wednesday. She was demented.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
ROLLED DOWN A HILL
Passenger Train Derai1ed in PennsyI-
wanna with Fatal Results.

PITTsBUaG, Pa, April I3-The west
bound passenger train which leaves
this city for Cleveland, O., at 1905 A. NJ,
ran into a landslide at Manport. thirty
five miles west of here, shortly after /
o'clock. George Liebtage, the engineer,
and w. Z. Brown, fireman, were so
badly injured that they will die. Tie
engine, express, baggage, and mail cars
and one passenger coach went over the
embankment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
TORNADO MISSOURI.
Considerable Damage Done nc Nevada
by Wind-Storm

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 10.-A cyclone
is reported to have passed over Nevada,
Mo-, last night. On the east side of the
town one unoccrpied two-story build
ing was crushed to pieces and three
others were lifted from the ground.
Several barns were also demolished.
No casualties were reported
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
HARRISON oUTIN THE COLD.
The Straight Republican City Ticket Wins
at Chicago.


CHICAGO, ILL.,, April To-day in the
most exciting scramble of an election
ever witnessed in Chicago, the Repub-
lican leader, Hampstead Washburne,
came out on top of the
heap-the first Republican save one
elected mayor OF Chicago in fifteen
years. This at least was the apparent
result as shown at l. 80 p. NJ, when 433
precincts out of 513 had been heard
from, giving him lead up to that hour
of 1862 over the Democratic can didate,
Dewitt G. Cregier, the present mayor
of the city.
The Democrats had formidable split
in their ranks to contend with in the
independent candidacy of ex-Mayor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Death by Dynamite

CALUMET, Mich, April 9.-Joseph
Rhodda, Cornish miner, was killed
last night by an explosion caused by
missed hole in the seventeenth level,
No. 4 shaft, Osceola mine He was
about 40 years old, and leaves a wife
and seven childre
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Willard STILL STANDS IN.
Denial of Reports That He Has Had
Trouble with His German Bankers.

BERLIN, April 8.-Inquiries made
here in relation to the report circulated
in the United States yesterday that all
the directors in the Deutches Bank
here who are friendly to Mr.. Willard
had been compelled to resign, elected
the information that there is no change
pending in the board of directors, and
that there is perfect unity among the
members of the board. There has
been no rupture whatever with Mr..
Willard, and the position and policy OF
the bank are absolutely unchanged.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Heavy Failure in Missouri.

ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, April THE whole
sale hardware firm of Shultz & Hosea
made voluntary assignment yesterday.
The assignment was caused by a dis
agreement between the partners. Liza
bllitieS, 5000 900; assets, 1926. 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Blaze at PhiIadeIpbia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 11.-This
morning the building at 1410 Savery
Street. owned by Francis Michaud and
occupied by A. W. White as a dye
house, was badly damaged by fire.
Loss on building and contents S50. 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Harvard Oarsman Drowned

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, April 7.-Adelbert
Shaw, of Fishkill, n. Y, of the Harvard
class of '94, who has been rowing as No.
in the University boat, was out in
single scull when it was carsized and he
was drowned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
EVICTION OF THE STRIKERS.
Steps Taken TO Remove the Mt. PleasaE
Cookers from Their Homes.

MT. PLEASANT, Pa, April S.-Notices
of ejectment were placed in the con-
stables hands to-day, and the ten days
notice to quit will be served tomorrow
on the strikers who are occupying the
company's houses. Every one who
will not work will be forced
to seek residence elsewhere.
There is no doubt that the
operators are preparing to import men
and are anxious to get possession of
their houses. The operators are anx-
ious to have the militia remain until
after the eyictiOnS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Canture Of Beltchers Assassin,

SOFIA, April 1.-THE Bulgarian au-
thorities have paid a reward Of 10000
forms to a Hungarian, whose name is
carefully concealed from the public, for
his services in tlotc citing the murderers
of NJ. Beltcheff, the Bulgarian minister
of finance. It is believed here That the
aSsassins are in custody.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Suffrage in Belgium.

BRUSSELS, April 1O.-The Chamber of
Deputies committee appointed to con-
slider the suffrage question, has decided
in favor of household suffrage, 25 years
being the minimum voting age and the
elector paying IL francs in direct taxa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
SISTER MARY PAUL DEAD.

Mother Superior of the Sisters of Charity
of the United States.
CINCINNATI, o., April 10.-Sister Mary
Paul, superior of the Sisters of Charity
of the United States, died last night at
the Good Samaritan Hospital in this
CITY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Eighteen Hundred Italians Arrive.

NEW YORK, April S.-The steamship
Cachemere, from Mediterranean
ports, is reported off quarantine,
having on board 1000 Italian
immigrants. This is the largest
number of Italians ever brought to this
port by one vessel. 1t is reported that
there is case of contagious disease on
hoard
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
REBEL FORCES WHIPPED,
British Regulars Give the Native Warri-
a Sound Drubbing.

LIMLA, April 9.-The Manipuris made
fierce attack upon the slender force of
Ghoorkas, commanded by Lieut.. Grant.
The enemy fought calamity for every
foot Of ground, the attack lasting three
hours. Finally the Manipuris were re-
pulsed, the usurping Rajah and two
prominent chiefs being killed during
the onslaught. The loss of the tribes
men, in addition to their leaders, was
yarv heavy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Immigrants from Rotterdam.

New YORK, April 10.-There were
landed at the barge Office this morning
700 steerage passengers brought here
from Rotterdam on the steamship Veen-
din. A number of the immigrants
whose examination proved unsatisfac-
tory were detained for further investi-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
WARRANTFORA BRITISH BLOOD.
Capt. Verney, Member of Parliament
Charged with a Serious Crime.

Charged with Serious Crime.
LONDON, April ia sensation has
been caused in social circles throughout
England by the fact that warrant has
been issued for the arrest OF [ ,pt.
Edmund Hope Verney, member
of Parliament for North Buck
lnghamshire. Capt. Verney is
charged with procuring girl
for immoral purposes. TIE offense was
committed last autumn Capt. Vernev
Is leading county magnate, magis-
t1ate, and member of the London
County Council. Capt. Verney has
fed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Life Term Tor Stephanie.

New YORK, April 10.-Alphonse J.
Stephanie, who was convicted of
murder in the second degree for the
shooting of ex-Judge Reynolds, was to-
day sentenced to state prison for life.
He was not affected in any way by his
sentence
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
THEFT AND BAD LOANS.

A Combination that Causes the Failure
of u Massachusetts Bank.
SToCKBRIDGE, Mass, April THE
Stockbridge Savings Bnnk has been
placed in the hands CT receiver. This
does not SO much result from the
defalcation of $4,000 by ex-Treasurer
Willis as from over $4,000 worth of
poor loans made by the banks trustees
in past years. 1t is thought the loss TO
depositors will not reach more than 20
or 25 nor rent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
SLAIN BY A BALL TOSSER.

Patrick Murray Killed by Walker, the
CoIored Syracuse Pitcher.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, April 10.-Patrick
Murray was stabbed yesterday by Moses
I. Walker, the colored ex-catcher of
the Stars, and died at 8 o'clock this
morning. Walker was student at Ober-
lin college one year and was also year
in the senior class at the Ann Arbor law
school. Murray had served a term in
Auburn prison for burglary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15

Carter II. Harrison, but the Repub-
licans were little if any better off in
that respect, owing to Citizens
movement, headed by Elmer Wash
burn, ex-chief OF the United States
secret service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
BARON FAvA FRUSTRATED.
The Returning Minister Too Ill to See Hi
New York Friends.

New York Friends.
New YORK, April Sharon Fava, who
is here on his way to Rome, spent a
quiet morning at the Victoria Hotel and
refused to see visitors. It was claimed
that he was suffering from nervous
prostration. Consul General Riva called
at 10 o'clock and sent up his card. The
Baron refused to see the consul-general
at first, but he finally consented to ad-
NIT him to the room. He talked for
some time, and when Riva came away
he refused to be interviewed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-15
Anacnes Prepar1ng for war.

SANTA FE, N. NJ, April 11.-Advices
from Southeastern Arizona state that
the White Mountain Apaches are very
uneasy, and it is feared that they will
go on the warpath.