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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
INDIGNATION IN ROME,
Italy Angry Over the Killing OF the RIA
fla in New Orleans.

Italy Angry Over the Killing OF the RIA
fla in New Orleans.
LONDON, March ia dispatch from
Rome states that the news of the mas
sacre of the Italian prisoners in New
Orleans did not become generally
known in that city until this morning.
1t created profound sensa-
ton, and cables have been pass
ing between the cabinet and the
Italian minister at Washington. The
general feeling is one Of utmost indig-
nation and thirst for reprisals in some
form. An English visitor who was mis-
taken for an American had a narrow
escape from being mobbed. 1t is ex-
pected that the subject will be brought
up IN the Chamber of Deputies.
In the talk Of the streets and in the
public places, strong protests were ut
tered against the representation Of
Italy at the coming American exposi-
ton. Sig. Rasponi, of the Paris lega-
ton, expressed himself to-day in strong
terms on what he called the cruel mas
sacre of his cOuntrymen. He said
Italy could not afford to let
such an outrage upon humanity 90
without redress, and that it was a stain
on the American people. He added
that IN his own personal opinion it
ended all prosyect OF Italy taxing part
in the Chicago Exposition.
Among Italian residents in London
there is much excitement on the sub
iect, and the killing is fiercely de-
nounced. There is talk of mass meet
ing to request King Humbert to de-
roand redress
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
DESPERATE STRUGGLE FOR LIFE
Loss of the Steamer Mirama and all But
Four of the Crew.

LONDON, March 13.-The steamship
which was wrecked off Start Point, near
Dartmouth, on Monday last, during the
severe gale which swept over the
southern part of England, was the
Mirama, Of Liverpool. When the
steamer struck upon the reef off
the point the crew took to the
boats in an effort TO reach the shore,
though the heavy sea prevailing and
the huge breakers rolling upon the coast
made such an attempt one of pure des-
peration. One of the boats, containing
the steamers officers, was struck
by heavy sea and foundered, and all
the officers were drowned. The second
boat, containing the sailors and
fremen, capsized twice and twice
righted herself. Each time she went
over a number of men were drowned,
while others succeeded in re-entering
the boat which, was almost entirely
filled with water but kept afoat
by reason of her water-tight
compartments. Eventually four Swed-
ish seamen managed to reach the
shore, but one of them died from ex-
haustion soon after being hauled out of
the surf. The three survivors were ter
ribly battered by the heavy surf, and
were half dead when they were pulled
out of the water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
PALMER WINS.
Alliance Men Vote for the Democratic
Candidate.

Alliance Men Vote for the Democratic
Candidate.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL., March 11.-Gen.
John nj. Palmer was elected United
States senator to-day on the first ballot.
The verifcation of the roll showed
every Republican voting for Lindley,
every Democrat for Palmer, Moore and
Cockrell for Palmer, and Taubeneck for
Streeter.
con this, the 154th ballot,"' said
Speaker Crafts, ''the whole number of
votes cast is 204; necessary to choice,
1903; Of which John M. Palmer has re-
ceived 1913 votes Democratic applause].
A. j. Streeter l vote, and Cicero J. Lind
ley 100 votes; and I hereby declare
John M. Palmer duly elected United
States senator to represent tie state of
Illinois in the Congress of the United
States for the term of six years.
John Macauley Palmer, governor Of
illinois IN 1922, was born in Scott
County, KY, in 1917. During his in
fancy his father, who had been a soldier
In The war of 1912, removed to Christian
County, ILL.,, where he remained till
1881, when he emigrated to Madison
County, Ill. Young Palmer re-
ceived a little schooling. During
the summer of 1888 he formed
the acquaintance of Ttephen A. Doug
las, tEen making his first canvass for
Congress. Young, eloquent and in
political accord with Mr.. Palmer, he
won his confidence, fired his ambition,
and fixed his purpose to enter upon the
study of the law, and he was admitted
to practice in 1882 From that time on
he was much interested in politics. In
1913 he became probate judge. In 1S47
he was elected to the state constitu-
tlonal convention, where he took lead
Ing part. In 1852 he was elected to the
state Senate. He ran for Congress in
1859, but was defeated. In 1860 he was
Republican presidential elector for the
state at large. In 1861 he was ap-
pointed one of the five delegates Gall
Republicans sent by Illinois to the
peace congress at Washington. When
the civil conflict broke out he
offered his services to his coun-
try, and was elected colonel of the
Fourteenth Illinois Infantry, and par
ticipated in the engagements of Island
No: 10, Pennington, Chickamauga and
and Stone River, and for his gallantry
eral. Under Gen. Sherman he was as
signed to the Fourteenth Army Corps
and participated in the Atlanta cam
paign: In February, 1866, he was as
signed to the military administra-
ton of Kentucky. Gen. Palmer
was nominated for governor of Illinois
by the Republicans in 1868, and elected
by a large majority. His political course
during his term was such as to ALLEVIATE
him from his party, and his acceptance
as Democrat, which he has been ever
since been, but, through force in poll
tics since this he has remained
in private life. He received
the endorsement of the Democratic
state convention held in June last for
the office of United States senator, and
the instructions which every Democrat
ic senator and representative elected in
November last received, were consid-
cred as obligating him to vote for no
one else for United States senator.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
KILRAIN WINS A HARD FIGHT
Forty-five Bloody, Groggy Rounds with
the Negro.

Forty-five Bloody, Groggy Rounds with
the Negro.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, March 14.-Jake
Kilrain, of Baltimore, and George God
FREY, colored, of Boston, met in finish
fight at the California Athletic Club last
night for a $1,000 trophy. Kill
rain, who had been trained
by Muldoon, was in fine form.
The betting ranged from 500
to $50 to 500 to $50 in his favor. Kill
rains weight was 1872, and Godfrey's
ia. Kilrain's seconds were Jim Hall
and Muldoon. Godfrey was seconded
by Peter Jackson and Frank Steele, of
Boston
The fight was vicious from start to
finish. The men went at it hammer
and tongs in the sixteenth round and
fought viciously Kilrain got to God
freys face and neck and Godfrey re-
taliated on Kilraln's heart, and esch
soon had bellows to mend. Kilrain
hit Godfrey repeatedly on the face with
both hands Godfrey was now pretty
weary. He had some punches left in
him vet, however, and the Baltimorean
felt them 1t looked to the observer as
though Kilrain would win.
Kilrain did all the work in the next
two rounds, but in the thirtyffth God
frey staggered him twice with blows on
the chest and cut him under the left
eye, drawing blood. In the thirty-sixth
Kilrain threw Godfrey to the floor,
and, amid cries of foul, which the
referee ignored, hit Godfrey re-
peatedly on the head. Godfrey
arose and was knocked down and pun
ished all over the ridg. Godfrey again
went to thefloor. took his ten seconds
and rose just as the gong struck. Kill
rain imme diately fought his man to the
ropes in the next round, raining blow
after blow on him, and at the end of the
round it Iookek like walk around.
The next five rounds were repetitions
of the preceding, Kilrain doing most Of
the fighting and Godfrey apparently
hoping to tire him out. At the end of
the forty-second Jake was much ex-
hausted, and it seemed as if he would
be unable to give Godfrey his quietus.
In the forth-third he recovered
somewhat, but saved himself, neither
man receiving much punishment. In
the forty-fourth Kilrain gathered HIM
self for supreme effort, and by ter
rifle blow on Godfreys bread basket
knocked him out. Fortyfve hundred
dollars goes to Kilrain and $500 to God
fraV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
Claim That Brown Was Short.

CHICAGO, H., March 16.-In bill filed
in the circuit court, William Fl. Hahn
and Edward Mansfield represent that
they were appointed by the
supreme court of Ohio to pro-
coed against the Buckeye Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, to annul it's
charter. William w. Brown was the
agent for the company for Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois up to
the time of his death, February 1, since
when H. III. Water has had charge.
The books showed that Brown
owed the company $4,000, and that he
only had $500 on deposit to its credit.
The court is asked to compel Water to
turn over all papers and books.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
MISS BAYARD TO WED.
The ex-Secretary's Daughter to Become
Countess Lewenhaupt.

The ex-secretary's Daughter to Become
Countess Lewenhaupt.
WILMINGTON, Del, March l3.-The
wedding of Miss Mamie Bayard, young
est daughter of ex-Secretary of State
Bayard, to Count Lewenhaupt, of Swe-
den, is announced to take place early in
April in this city. Count Lewenhaupt
is the oldest son and heir to the
extensive estate of the Lewenhaupt
family of Sweden. The head of the
family, the groom-elect's. father, is
prominent in the political affairs
Sweden and stands near the King. +
s an extensive shipbuilder. I'll
son came to America to study
the methods of ship-building,
and is at present with the
Harlan & HoIlingsworth Company, of
this city. Through the Swedish consul
he met the Bayard family, and the en-
gagement with the youngest daughter
followed The wedding will probably
be as quiet as the social prominence OF
the two families will admit, and the
cards will be issued this week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
BAD FOR SYRACUS Sc.
A Million Dollar Fire in the Business
District.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, March 14.-At 6
o'clock this morning a fire was discov
cred in HER & Lighton's cigar manu-
factory at 253 West Fayette Street, in
the Hogan block 1t instantly spread
to the store of M. P. Walsh, in the same
block, and the fierce winds made an
awful draft between the thick walls of
the building. Within ten minutes every
floor and the whole front of the build
ing presented mass of flames. At $50
the roof fell, and shortly after the rear
and front walls. But the wind grew
fercer and the efforts of the fremen
were puny compared with the greed of
the flames.
From the Hogan block the flames
leaped across the street, catching the
Osgood V. Tracy block at the corner of
Franklin and Fayette streets. This
building was three stories high and was
soon destroyed. Then followed in
quick succession the Newell. Fay and
Ayres blocks, the Seneca House, the
Mansion House, and the United States
Hotel, and the Journal office. Other
buildings were damaged, and the aggre-
gate loss is placed at 81, 900, 900, with
comparatively small insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
PALMER SUITS POLK.
The Alliance Man Thinks the Illinois
Election Satisfactory.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 12.-Presi-
dent Polk, OF the National Alliance, de-
clined this morning to express his views
on the election in Illinois of Gen. Pal
mer to the Senate and the position of the
three Alliance men in the recent con-
test in Illinois, further than to say it
appeared to have been fight between
the Republican and Democratic parties
rather than contest between those two
parties and the Alliance. The Alliance
men, he thought, had fought manfully
for principles, and, though they had not
been victorious in sending a Farm
ers' Alliance man to the Sem
ate, he believed that Gen. Palmer's
election would be generally regarded
with more favor than that of any of the
other candidates. Gen. Polk said fur
Their that he knew of no promises being
made by Gen. Palmer as to his policy
in the Senate on any questions what
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
AWFUL DEED OF BLOOD,
A Sioux City Man Kills Companion and
Turns His Body into Fertilizer


Turns His Body into Fertilizer.
TACOMA, Wash, March ia promi-
nent Tacoma physician has made q hor-
rible and startling revelation, in which
he alleges that he was called two months
ago to the deathbed of poor Swede
named Lars Petersen. He told the
physician he wished his dying confess
sion written. Petersen said he worked
in Armour's pork house in Chicago I'M
til 1887, when he went to Sioux City,
to Silverhorn's packing house, where
he worked until the spring of 1889,
when he killed a man named Larson
Harstrum, who worked with him clean
ing the floors of the killing rooms. He
then put him in the chute and ran his
body in among 10000 carcasses killed
that day. Near morning he took the
body to chopping block, cut it in
pieces, covered it with salt and ran
them to the ferti1izing rooms among
piles of pork left there for months. He
then turned the clothes in the furnace.
Peterson lived in Sioux City for two
months after the murder, and then
came here
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
BALMACEDA SHOT DEAD.

Report that the President of Chilli Has
Been Assassinated.
LONDON, March 12.-There are rumors
here that information has been received
at Hamburg by private cablegrams from
Chill to the effect that President Balma-
ceda has been murdered.
BuENos AYREs, March 12.-Advices
from Chill state that there has been
further fighting between the insurgents
and the government troops, and that
the former were victorious. tits report
ed here that the Republic Of Uruguay
has offered to mediate between the con-
tending factions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
SISTERS COLLEGE AT ST. PAUL.
New and Important Educational Project
in the minnesota Capital.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 16.-The Sis
tiers CT st. Joseph propose to erect a
new college which will stand first among
the colleges and universities of it's kind
in the entire West. 1t will consist of a
strictly collegiate department, where
young women will be able to find
instruction in the most advanced
branches, so that it would be better
described under the name Of an
university than academy. The new
college will be located at the corner of
Randolph and Cleveland avenues, and
the first building, the construction of
which will be begun in the spring, will
cost at least 100000 Thirty acres will
be reserved for the college grounds.
The rest of the more than 100 acres of
fered to the Sisters Tor this purpose will
be plated and sold for the benefit of
the new institution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
OVERCOME BY DEADLY FUMES
Fifteen Employees in "a Reading Factory
Narrowly Escape Death.

Fifteen Employees in ID Reading Factory
Narrowly Escape Death.
READING, Pa, March 13.-The brush
factofy of Charles B. Miller, at Shoe
makersville, this county, was early this
forenoon the scene Of an occur
renee by which fifteen young men
and women narrowly escaped
death. While twentythree employees
were at work, nearly all on
the second floor, a sitting and sickening
atmosphere pervaded the building, and
in few minutes fifteen young men and
women fell to the floor unconscious.
The others managed to reach the
windows and let in fresh air.
All we're revived, though some
with difficulty. The deadly sui
phur which had overcome men and
and women came from the boiler
where the gas had exploded, shutting
the damper. 1t is believed that in a
few minutes more all would have been
asphyxiated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
MAKING MATCH ES.
Master Workman Wise Finding Husbands
for Mammoth Mine Widows.

1OE Ma1IlOiu NIIho w
SCoTrDALE, Pa, March 16.-The Mann
moth Mine disaster of two months ago,
in which ITO persisted, widowed fifty
women. District Master Workman
Peter Wise, of the United Mine Work
ers, at once offered to receive applica-
tons from men who desired wives. Ever
since then he has been overwhelmed
with letters, not only from men, but
from women in other parts of the coun-
try who want husbands. Every day
brings batch of letters, some coming
from as far west as Washington. David
Brewer, a Madison, Neb., man who
wrote for widow, has had his call
answered by two-Mrs. Florence Par
rington, of Fairmount, W. Va, and
Mrs. Annie Boyd, of Mineral Point,
Pa. Peter Delphy, a veteran
soldier of Lincoln, Vt, so years of age,
writes that he is lonesome and would
like good woman to make him a
charming wife," and holds out the al
lurement of small farm and a monthly
pension of SD. Mr.. Wise thinks he has
made several matches already. Letters
from men wanting wives he refers to
women vino have applied for husbands,
and so keeps things moving.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
SEVERE STORM IN TEXAS.
The Deepest Snow in Three Years Falls
Blocking Railroads.

BLOCKING bAlITOauss
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 13.-SpeciaIs
from dozen different points in Texas
indicate that the heaviest snow in
that state for three years fell
yesterday. Denison reports one Of
the most violent storms which has
ever visited that section. Missouri,
Kansas & Texas trainmen, who arrived
there from the Indian Territory, say
that the fall of snow in the territory
yesterday was unprecedented. All
trains are badly delayed. At Paris the
ground is covered to depth of six
inches. Great fear is apprehended that
the fruit crop will be entirely destroyed.
Several points in Arkansas also report
unprecedentedly heavy snow storms.
CLEVELAND, o., March 13.-There was
a heavy fall of snow here this morning,
the heaviest of the year, and much diff
ticulty has been experienced in operat-
ing electric street cars. Thousands of
persons were compelled to walk 10 their
Offices and places of employment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
THREE VESSELS A TOTAL LOSS.
The Galena, Triana and the Tug Nina
Breaking UP.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, March 16.-The
revenue cutters Dexter, Of Newport,
and Gallatin, of Boston, arrived in this
harbor at IL O'Clock this morning. The
Dexter had on board the officers and
crew of the Triana, wrecked on Guilty.
hunk. The waves were breaking with
terrible force over the Triana, and it
was apparent that she was doomed.
The bows have settled and the stern
is lifted above the water. If the wind
continues it is expected she will go to
pieces. The Dexter only sighted the
Galena. She was in the fury of the
waves, which were dashing over her
with such force that only the topmasts
could be seen through the mist. The
Dexter's officers would not speak of her
condition or prospects, but say they are
much worse than they were yesterday.
They think all three vessels will be
broken up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
NO APPOINTMENTS NOW.
Circuit Judges VIII Not be Chosen Unit
Congress Meets.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 16.-It
is now understood that the Presi-
dent has fully made up his mind
not to appoint circuit judges I'M
der the new law until Congress meets
again. His plan as to these
appointments is to promote, as far as
possible, the present district judges to
these places and he feels that it would
be injustice to the district judges to ask
them to resign their present life posi-
tons and assume others with a possible
chance of failure of confirmation
Should the appointments be delayed
until Congress meets they would not be
required in one place until confirmed in
the other position. Besides there is
some lingering doubt as to the subject
of absolute right under the law making
the amendments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
TESTING BULkELEY'S TITLE.
The Connecticut Cub ernatoria1 Case Like.
" to Get Into tho Courts

The Connecticut Gubernatoria1 Case Like
~ to Get Into the Courts.
DANBURY, Conn, March 12.-"Gov.'
Buckley has ordered a special election
in the Danbury probate district to fill
the vacancy which the death of Judge
J. Howard Taylor caused, to be held on
Thursday, March 10.
candidate, but if they vote at the cleo
ion they virtually recognize Bulkeley's
authority to order, SO they will stay
away from the polls.
The Democrats will appeal to the
courts to have the Republican Judge re-
strained from taking possession of the
Office, on the ground that his election is
invalid and, Of course, that will involve
a decision as to Bulkeley's authority ts.
order the election
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
Schooner Lost with All Hands.

LONDON. March 16.-The Hamburg
American steamer Suevia from New
York February 26 for Hamburg, which
put into Plymouth Saturday morning in
that port for repairs. The captain says
last Mondays storm was the worst in
his experience, but credits the passen-
gers with having behaved admirably.
He states that he saw a schooner totally
disabled. and fears that she sank with
I'll hands on board.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
Accented a Cut In Pay.

READING, Pa, March 16.-The reduc-
ton in the wages Of the puddlers Of the
Glasgow Iron Company at Pottstown
from 1913 to $3.50, commencing to-day,
has been accepted, and the men con-
tinued work The Potts Bros. Iron
Company's puddlers at the same place
ACCEPTED similar reduction, commenc-
ing to-day. The two firms employ over
400 hands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
Murdered for His Money.

ToTTENvILLE, S. D., March 12.-The
man found in the water yesterday after
noon just off Elliott's dock was beyond
all question murdered, and in all prob
ability murdered for his money. His
arms and legs had been securely bound,
and he had been gagged with hand
kerchief before he was thrown in the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
Hearing the Electrocution Case.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 16.-The
United States supreme court to-day
advanced the New York electrocu-
ton case Of Wood against Brush and
set it down tor the first Monday of
April next. Ia the Jugiro case a new
citation was ordered TO be issued, di-
recting the counsel for the prisoner to
come into court Oh the same day Woods
case is to be heard, when argument will
be proceeded with.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
Verdict in Church Trial.

CLEVELAND, O., March 16-The Epis-
copaI court which is investigating the
charges of Heresy against Rev. Howard
MacQueary, of Canton, is now in final
session. The evidence has all been
examined, and it is believed the
court will find Rev. Mr.. MacQueary
guilty. How he shall be punished is
the unsettled question. 1t is thought a
decision will be given to the public to-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
Slain in a Shooting Gallery.

CINCINNATI, O., March 16.-Fred. B.
" Gods, proprietor of the Knoppe Union
Shooting Park, was shot and killed in
his saloon about midnight last night.
One story is that he was attempting
to separate two men when he was acct
dentally SHOT. He died to-day. The
police have no information concerning
the names Of the men present when the
shooting occurred, and are unable to
say Whetherit is an accident or murder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-18
Death from the Grip.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, March 16.--La
grippe claimed it's first victim in Mime
apolis this winter in the person of
Thomas Callahan, an aged gentleman
from Ohio who has been visiting with
his daughter, Mrs. James Heaney, of
425 Second Street, Northeast, late Fri
day night. A careful estimate places
the number of cases in this city at fully
10 000