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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01

were about to enter their official resi-
dences, which adjoin each other, a
man suddenly confronted them with
a revolver and fired three shots
pointblank at M. Baltchef, who fell
dead. The assassin made good his es-
cape. The shooting has caused the
greatest excitement here, and the police
are securing the city for those connect
ed with it. No motive has been sug-
gested for the murder, but it is pre-
sumed that the conspirators intended to
take the life of Premier Stambuloff, but
that in the darkness they mistook their
man y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
TO BE TIED AND UNITED.
Former Wisconsin Couple in a Divorce
Court at Chicago.

A Former Wisconsin Couple in Divorce
Court at Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 27.-Mrs. Annie
Mclaughlin asks the circuit court to de-
cree a common law marriage between
her and John II. Mclaughlin, and then
she wants a divorce from him on &C
count of cruelty. The McLaughlins
lived in Florence, Wis, and Iron
Mountain, Mich, in both of which
places Mclaughlin kept saloon, and,
as the woman charges, introduced her
as his wife. During this time, passing
sometimes as Mclaughlin and then as
Morrison, the man acquired Sl5, 900
worth of property. He came to Chi,
cago two years ago, and has since owned
a saloon on Wentworth Avenue. Judge
Collins issued an injunction forbidding
Mclaughlin from dlsposing of his prop
ortV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
BATTLE The MUD.
Exciting Railway Crossing Fight at Dem
ver-No BlOOdshed.

Exciting Railway Crossing Fight at Dem
ver-No F1oOdshed.
DENVER, Col, March 26.-One Of the
most exciting scenes ever witnessed in
Denver occurred at Fifteenth and Chap
man streets yesterday, when the Den
yer & Suburban Railroad attempted to
cross the Denver TramWay tracks. The
latter company appeared in the field
with an armed force of men, all
their cars being crowded to the
crossing. It was necessary to place fifty
policemen on the corner to prevent
bloodshed. The men fought and tum-
Dlt d around in the mud while fully 5000
people stood yelling and hooting at the
tramway officers for endeavoring to OBJ
struggle lasted three hours.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Death of Charles Arbuckle.

Charles Arbuckle, the New York
millionaire coffee merchant, is dead.
His remains will be cremated in Pitts
burg.
fiftyseight Years ago az and began Iife as
grocer. He established the present
business in 1875, the largest of the
kind in the country. Mr.. Arbuckle
gained considerable notoriety in a
breach of promise suit in which Miss
Clara Campbell, of Ironton, o., recov-
cred a verdict of $4,000. Letters of
love were produced by Arbuckle under
the sobriquet of Baby Bunting" and
he was so addressed in the letters.
Miss Campbell was called "Bunnie'' in
these letters. The remains of the dead
millionaire will be taken to Allegheny
County, Pa, for cremation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
HAS THE POPE'S BLESSING.
His Holiness Leo XIII. Approves of tho
Worlds Fair Project.

CHICAGO, Ill.,, March 27.-His Holt
ness Pope Leo XIII. is out with an
apostolical benediction upon the Worlds
Fair and the plan to erect beautiful
stone monument in honor of Chris
TOPPER Columbus at Buenos Ayres. he
says:
It is proper as we'll as useful to render
homage to men who have merited SO well
of Christian faith aud human society.
Columbus, in accomplishing by his genius
and perseverance such great deeds has
been the fountain in both heml-
spheres of so great influence upon
mankind that few men can be
compared with him. Hoping that honors
rendered HIM will serve to stimulate the
Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago,
we give TO your project the praise that It
merits. and at the same time as q token OF
fraternaI love, we give the aposto'ical ben
cd1ction. POPE LEO KILL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
GOLFERS "LEADPIPE CINCH."
The Chicago Lawyer Gives Conclusive
Proof that He Is Sane on Betting.


CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 25.-Frank Collier
may not be exactly sound on some ques-
tons, but when it comes to making
bet his head is level.
81 will bet $25 that your man Wash
burne is not elected" he said at Repub-
lican headquarters yesterday.
The bet was taken, and then Frank
said: "Now, you fellows think you're
smart and that Pm crazy. Well, I've
been around to the four headquarters,
and at each of them [ made the same
kind of bet. Just wagered $50 even
that Washburne would not be elected,
$50 that Washburn would be beaten, $25
that Cregier wouldn't get tn ere, and $25
that Harrison would not win. [ can
only lose one of the bets, for of course
somebody has to be elected, but [ just
clear cold $50 on the deal. See ?"
The Washburne followers figured it
out, and then declared that Frank had
"cinched" them by clever scheme.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Carried Off nv Tramps

Fort WAYNE, Ind, March pa start
ling case of abduction at the point OF
the revolver was reported at a late hour
tonight William Brennan, machin-
ist, John Brennan, his 16-year-old
nephew, and Fred Sueken, all of Pitts
burg, were walking to Chicago, fol-
lowing the track of the Fort Wayne
Road. At the western limits of the city
they were halted by five tramps, who
held up the men for 50 and abducted
the boy at the point OF the revolver.
The police are unable to clear up the
mystery to-day, having utterly failed to
find any trace of young Brennan or OF
the tramns
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Two Rig Fires.

AT Camden, n. j.. on the night of the
2Sth, fire destroyed the depot, ferry
slips and houses, and eight pas
senger cars of the Philadelphia 4
Point. The road is operated by the
Pennsylvania < Reading Railroad Com
pany All the valuable papers, tickets,
ETC., were destroyed. Ticket Collector
Fox was badly burned before be could
get out of his office. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000.
Fire at Little Rock, Ark, on the night
of the 2Sth. wiped out some of the most
imposing buildings on Main, the princi-
pal business street The stores burned
were c. T. Aides, three stories, paint
and oils; w. E. HUT, groceries; the
dollar store and Mrs. B. J. Johnson's
millinery. The loss will reach 500, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
A Peculiar Bill.

Representative Bryan has introduced
a bill in the Illinois Legislature, provid-
ing that election clerks, at each election,
shall furnish the county clerk with list
of ali electors who fail to vote. This list
shall be adopted by the county board
as the jury panel until the list is ex-
hausted Jurors named on account of
failure to vote shall serve without COM
pensation. Any legal voter who shall
fail to have his name registered at least
once in year in which registration is
made, shall be fined not less than So, or
imprisoned in the county Jail not to ex-
coed ten DAYS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
FAINT HOPE OF RECIPROCITY.
Canada People Doubt the Success of the
Mission to WaShin@ton.

Canada People Doubt the Success of the
Mission to Washington.
OTTAWA, Ont, March PA meeting
of the cabinet was held yesterday in
connection with the proposed visit of
the Canadian commissioners to Wash
ington, but no decision as to the date of
departure was reached. Sir Charles Tup-
per and his colleagues are ready to
start at moments notice, when Secre-
tary Blaine 1ntimates he is ready for
conference. A prominent member of
the cabinet said yesterday that he had
little faith in anything being accom-
with the United States, and he believed
that Canada could pull through and be
better in the end without the proposed
commercial alliance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
LEAGUE AFFAIRS LOVELY.
johnson Embroglio to be Adjusted at
Cincinnati TIC day.

johnson Embroglio to be Adjusted at
Cincinnati TIC day.
CINCINNATI, o., March 2S.-The League
delegates have not been in session dur
ing the forenoon, but they have been
doing more effective work individually
in furthering the objects of the meet
ing. A legal opinion concerning the
Johnson rights in the Cincinnati Club
was expected from Messrs. Pax
ton and Warrington, but the
bar meeting in connection with the
death of Rufus King has prevented its
presentation. The outlook at II o'clock
is stated by Mr.. Byrne to be favorable
to satisfactory adjustment of the mat
in hand. He stated that confidence in
an early settlement was such that most
of the delegates hope to get away this
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
California DistiIlery Seized.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, March 2S.-The
distillery and winery of the Gallegos
Wine Company, at Irvington, one of the
largest establishments of the kind in the
state, has been seized by revenue Off
GERS on occount OF frauds alleged to have
been perpetrated in the unlawful use of
untaxed brandy. The plant seized COM
prises the extensive buildings, all the
utensils and appurtenances Of the bust
ness, and between 100000 and 900
gallons of wine and brandy. The value
of the nlant is about 5000 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
oWen and Switzerland.

The Vienna correspondent of the
London Chronicle says that the govern
ments Of the United States and Switzer-
land have concluded conven
ton by which the two coun-
tries agree to submit to arbitra
ton any disputes which may arise be-
tween them. President Harrison, in
returning the draft of the convention to
Switzerland, appended the suggestion
that other nations might adhere to the
agreement by signing and depositing a
copy OF the convention at Washington.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Needs a New Set OF Teeth.

Cork, March 25.-It now transpires
that Timothy D. Healey's injuries re-
sulting from the assault made upon him
on Monday last in the dressing-room Of
the Victoria Hotel by Michael
O'Brien Dalton, are not confined to
the damage done to his right eye by the
breaking of his spectacles. Mr.. Healy,
it seems, has also lost five of his teeth
from second blow received from his
a .sailant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
NOT GUILTY OF RIOTING.

Tho Crow Fails to Secure Conviction in
the Tipperary Cases.
Cork, March 2S.-The trial of Michael
O'Brien Dalton and the others charged
with rioting and assaulting the police at
the time of the trial of Messrs. O'Brien
and Dillon at Tipperary, was concluded
to-day The jury, after short delib-
Grafton, announced that they were un-
able to agree upon verdict in the case
of Mr.. Dalton, but rendered verdict
of mot guilty" as to the other prison
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
GRACEFUL ACKNOWLEDGE
Thanks of the Sherman Family to the
Legislature of Illinois.

Thanks of the Sherman Family to- the
Legislature of Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, H., March 26.-In the
Senate, this morning, the following
communication from the family of Gen.
Sherman was read:
To TIE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS: The family of Gen.
Sherman, deeply touched by your hand
some and appropriate testimony of con-
dolence, desire to express to the Senate
and House of the state of Illinois their
appreciation of the action of Your soyer-
eign assembly and their thanks for the
honor you bestow upon the cherished
memory of their father. With profound
respect, THOMAS e. SHERMAN.
In behalf of the family.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Snow IN Nebraska.

The snowfall in the southern part Of
Nebraska has blocked traffic complete
~. The B. & NJ. passenger train was
deraiied in a snow drift at Superior, and
the track has not yet been cleared. The
Missouri Pacific Central bra nch is block
ed The pay car on the Union Pacific
Is in the snow blockade near Tobias.
The Elkhorn passenger train on the SUI
perior branch was abandoned yester-
day, and the road has not been opened
yet. All the roads have started snow
plows, and strenuous efforts are being
made to clear the tracks. In most
places it is necessary to remove the
snow by hand with shovels.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Strike of Pottery Hands.

TRENTON, N. j., March 2S.-It is feared
that there will be a serious pottery
strike soon. Not one of the union sam
tary-ware pressers who refused TO ac-
cept the manufacturers cut of % per
cent in their wages last Christmas has
returned to work. Now that the few
pieces of ware made by the non-union
men have reached the hands of the kiln
men in several factories, the latter have
thrown down their tools and refused to
handle the ware
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
TRIED TO KILL A JUDGE.
The Arkansas Capitol the Scene of an At
tempted Murder.

The Arkansas Cap1toI the scene OF an y Z
tempted Murder.
LITTLE Rock, Ark. March 2S.-In the
lobby of the House of Representatives
last night, ex-County Clerk Ham O..
Williams attempted to kill Judge r. w.
Martin, one of the owners of the Pink
lev & Batesville Railroad. Williams
was clerk of Pulaski County at the time
of the bailot-box robbery two years ago.
He accused Martin of being a lobbyist
and having defeated the railroad
commission bill, besicses working against
a bill Williams has in the House. Mar
tin denied the charge, when Williams
drew revolver and tried to shoot him.
Martin jumped from his seat and
knocked Williams down and then ran.
Friends disarmed Williams before he
got chance to shoot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Canadian Pacific Must Paw

ToRoNTo, Ont, March 27-The court
of appeals has dismissed the appeal of
the Canadian Pacific Railway from the
verdict rendered against it for $25O,OOO
in favor of Contractors Come and Nc
Lennon, who constructed the Lake Su-
Derior section of that road.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Died of Hydrophobia.

MEXICO, Mo-, March 26.-William
Garner died in this city yesterday of
hydrophobia. He got SO violent that
four men had to be kept with him all
the time During the last night his
suferngs were terrible. He CRASHED
his teeth and frothed at the mouth con-
tinually. 1t is said that about twenty
wears ago he was bitten BY mad dog.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Aminent Presbyterian Clergyman
Dead.

The Rev. Howard Crosby died at New
York at o'clock on the evening of the
29th. He was seized with an attack of
pneumonia about week ago, and its eff
fects on the action of his heart were so
marked that recovery was impossible.
As the bells were ringing in the Yes
per service of Easter day, he asked by
sign for paper, and wrote a few lines to
his loved ones-to the absent son and
daughter IN Egypt and the three mem
bers of his family at home. The first
words Of this, his last writing, were:
81 know I have tc 60.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
JOhn A. Nackay's Funeral

NEW YORK, March 26.-The funeral of
John A. Mackay, the actor, took place
this afternoon from st. Agnes Roman
Catholic Church, in Brooklyn, and was
largely attended by members of. the
profession. The interment was in the
cemetery of the Holy Cross. at Flatbush.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Nebraska Law and Order.

At Covington, Neb., on the 25th, a
gambler named ''Doc" Middleton, who
claims to be the noted outlaw, was shot,
and Mayor Peyson had his skull frac-
tured during fight in a gambling house.
1t is believed that both men will die.
Peyson started the fight by drawing
revolver on one of the gamblers, whom
ne claimed had robbed him of 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
sheen DYING of Starvation.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 25.-Repre-
sentative Frank Hubbell, who has just
returned from his sheep ranch. near the
Zunie Salt Lakes, Socorro County, n M,
tells distressing story about the condi-
ton of sheep. He has lost in the past
few months over 10000 head from
freezing and starvation, and also reports
that the loss is general among the heavy
sheen OWDerS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
cut DOWN BY HEART DISEASE.
Sudden Death of ex-Warden Randall, of
Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 25.-Ex-War-
den J. J. Randall, of the state peniten-
tiarv, whose resignation couple of
sation. died in this city this morning Of
heart disease. It was found, on exam
nation, that scores of prisoners under
Randall were armed, and that life-term
convicts, among them the notorious
Cole Younger, were permitted to leave
the prison without guard, and even
spend nights outside the penitentiary
walls. The agitation of the matter re-
suited in Randall's retirement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
O'SHEA SUES THE PRIESTS.
He Demands Damages for Alleged Sian
der-An Interesting Case.

der-An Interesting Case.
DUBLIN, March Pit is announced
to-day that Capt. O'Shea has brought
suit against the Catholic bishop of the
united dioceses of Galway and Kilmac-
duagh, the most Rev. Francis j. Mac
Cormack, D. D., and against Canon
John O'Mahony, of the Catholic
diocese of Cork. Capt. O'Shea
sues the two reverend gentlemen men
toned for alleged libelous utterances ia
regard to his relations with Mr.. Par
nell, which have been attributed to the
Bishop of Galway and to Canon O'Ma,
hony in the public press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
CHICAGO'S BIG DEATH RATE.
Alarming Increase in Mortality Due to
the Grippe Epidemic.

CHICAGO, H., March 2S.-Damp,
cloudy weather continues here, and the
epidemic Of grippe has steadily grown
more severe and more fatal since the
beginning of the present month. Off
Gals of the Department of Health say
that the death rate for the present
week is unprecedented. The number
Of deaths since the LIST of March, COM
pared with the number for corre-
spending period in 1890, illustrates the
present condition Of things very clear
ly. The table is made up by weeks:
First Second Third Fourth
Week. Week. Week Week
1890. ........... ...... 434 49S 1853 4l9
1891 .................. 491 700 S04 900
The returns for this week are as yet
incomplete, but are estimated as above.
New YORK. March 28.-For the last
twenty-tour hours, ending at 9 O'Clock
this morning, three deaths were re-
ported from la grippe, making total Of
fourteen for the week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Killed IN a Negaunee Mime.

NEGAUNEE, Mich, March 27.-By the
explosion Of a dynamite blast, of which
the men had no warning, Peter Doyle
and Charles Peterson were killed yes
terday in South Buffalo mine. Both
men have large families. The party of
workmeu which fired the blast will
probably be arrested for murder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Philadelphia Iron Works Burned

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 2S.-Early
this morning fire broke out in the Eagle
Iron Works, at 812, 814 and SIC Race
Street, owned by David S. Cresswell &
Co., and before it was extinguished the
works were destroyed and several adj
iacent buildings were badly damaged
The loss will be about $50, 900; fully COW
cred by insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
iFaiIure in Can wheels.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 25.-The
firm of A. Whitney & Sons, car wheel
manufacturers, is financially embar-
raised. The car wheel works were
founded by Asa Whitney in 1913. When
the works were Quilt they were among
the finest in the country. Last year
the rating of the firm by tne com
mercial agencies was cut down to be-
tween 100000 and $4,000, but their
credit was good at that amount
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Owed S5OO.OOO.

The Warren Lumber Company, OPP
Grating one of the largest sawmills in
Eastern Texas, at Warren, passed into
the hands of a receiver on the 9th.
Assets and liabilities estimated at $780,
900. Houston people are the principal
creditors. S. L. Swineford, who was APP
pointed receiver by the court, thinks
matters can be amicably adjusted and
the plant begin operations in few
DAYS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
GOING INTO THE REICHSTAG.
II Elected Bismarck VIII Take HIS Seat
in the Body.

BERLIN, March 25.-Herr Bull,
prominent National Liberal member Of
the Reichstag, has returned to this city
after paying visit to Prince Bismarck.
Herr Bull has made a statement to the
effect that if Prince Bismarck should be
elected to the Reichstag he would i'm
mediately afterwards appear in that
holy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Tragedy in Ohio.

IRoNToN, o., March 25.-Albert and
William Keil attacked Arthur Haney
with clubs last night for having wronged
their sister. Haney defended himself
with revolver and MORALLY wounded
Albert Keil. He surrendered to the
officers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Corner in the Brandy Market.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 27.-An
attempt is being made by a syndicate of
coal jobbers to control the brandy
market Agents Of the syndicate have
been journeying throughout the wine
districts and buying up all the brandy
in sight, The bonded warehouses in
the state are now stored with fully
100000 gallons of brandy made since
1890
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
DR.. G. T. PARKES DEAD.
The Well Chicago Physician and
Surgeon Passes Away.

Inc w ell-h nOWn 1hU
Surgeon Passes Away.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 2S.-Dr. Charles
T. Parkes, treasurer of Rush Medical
College, and one of the best-known
physicians in this city, died this morn
ing of pneumonia.
DR.. Parkes was one of the best-known
and most skillful surgeons in the coun-
try, and was the principal owner or the
Rush Medical College. Some months
ago DR.. Parkes received fee of $4,000
for going to Los Angeles, CAL, and re-
moving a tumor from a lady OF that
city. 1t was owing to disagreement
with DR.. Parkes that DR.. Nicholas Sem,
of Milwaukee, resigned his chair in
Rush Medical College. DR.. Parkes,
wife ard daughter were in Europe at
the time of his death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
Will Release the GaIena,

V1NEYA&D HAVEN, March 26.-An eff
fort is now being made to float the Uni
ted States steamer Galena, at Gay Head.
Steam pumps were put on board yester
day. 1t was found she could be
pumped cut without much difficulty,
and at high water she lay nearly ahoat
in her bed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
t,reak I'm the Coke strike,

PIrTsBURG, Pa, March ga break
has occurred in the Connellsville coke
strike. and several large mines resumed
work to-day. The resumption is at 10
per cent. reduction in wages.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
The .Apostate Monk" Fraud.

Investigation shows that Henry C..
Berg, the alleged Franciscan monk
who was baptized into the Chris
tian church, at Indianapolis, is a
fraud from Louisville, who has been do
ing a thriving business as an "apos-
tate" being utterly impartial as be-
tween denominations in bestowing his
faith. He has probably been baptized
IN more different styles than any other
man IL, America
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-04-01
NEWS IN BRIEF.
An Editor Dead.

Nelson P. Reed, senior proprietor of
the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette and
a leading Republican politician, who
has been i'll for some time past with
the prippe. died at his residence in that
city on the 23th. Mr. Reed was 80
wears of age and leaves a widow and
fu-o child ron