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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
American Flour Contributions.

The movement originated in Mime
apolis to send shipload of flour from
the milIers of the United States to the
starving Russian peasants is being en-
dorsed by four-makers in all sections
of the country. The flour mills of
Akron, O., have contributed 24,500
pounds of the cargo; the Southern
Indiana Millers' Association, $4,000
pounds; the mills of Topeka, Kas., 3d.
600 pounds; the mills of Duluth, $4,000
pounds; the mills of New Ulm, Mimi,
$4,000 pounds; the North Dakota Mill
ers' Association, $4,000 pounds. Indi-
vidual millers from every part of the
country are responding generously, and
and the total amount thus far promised
exceeds 100000 pounds flour.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
WEBS A POLISH NOBLE.
The Once Mrs. Stevens, of New York, Be-
comes Countess OrlOwski.

The Once Mrs. Stevens, of New York, Be-
comes Countess Orlowski.
PARIS, Dec. 1.-THE Duchess de
Dina, nee Stevens, of New York,
was married yesterday to Count
Orlowski, a Polish noble. The
brides witnesses were United States
Minister Reid and Count Gallifet, and
the bridegroom's witnesses were Count
Edmond Tallyrand and Count Xavier
Orlowski. Count Grenaud de Saint
Christophe was married to Gabrielle,
daughter of Edouard Herve, editor
of LIE Soleil. Among those pres
ent at the ceremony were the
Due de Charities, the Due d'Alencon
and sisters, Prince Augustus of Sake
Coburg, Marquis Beauregard, Comte d.
Haussenville, NJ. Sardou, NJ. Dumas and
many other distinguished persons.
The Comtesse de Paris and Princess
Clemintine sent valuable presents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
CHICAGO BANKER SUICIDES.
FL. w. Kingman Hangs Himself at Grand
Rapids, Mich.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. 7.-Hen-
ry Marshall Kingman, ex-vice- presi-
dent and cashier of the First National
Bank of Chicago, committed suicide
yesterday by hanging himself with q
trunk strap in the bathroom Of Frank
Chapin's residence in this city. Mr..
Kingman was compelled to give up bus
mess on account Of ill-health, and went
to the Alma, Mich, sanitarium for treat
ment. Receiving no benefit he tried to
cut his throat last September, but was
prevented by friends. Since Septem-
Der, with his wife and three grown-up
daughters, he has been staying in Grand
Rapids.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
RIVER STEAMERS BURNED.
The Coal Valley and Annie Roberts
Flames at Pittsburg,


PIrTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 19.-The steamer
Coal Valley was burned to the waters
edge and the Annie Roberts badly dam
aged by fire at $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing. The boats were moored at the
wharf near the point and other vessels ly-
ing alongside were saved with difficulty
The fire started on the Coal Valley, but
its origin is not known. Harker & Mus
grave owned the Coal Valley and val
ued her at $4,000. The Annie Roberts
was damaged about $4,000. She was
owned by the Horner & Roberts
Coal Company. Both vessels were used
to tow coal barges to the South and
West. A year ago the Annie Roberts
blew out a boiler hue at Portsmouth,
O., killing five men and injuring seven
others, among the latter her master,
Capt. Reno.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
SHOT TO PIECES BY MOB.
Two Negro Murderers Taken from Jail
in Florida and Slain.

LIVE OAK, Fla, Dec. 18.-Just before
II O'Clock last night a mob of about 100
men, some of them disguised, and all
armed with rifles or revolvers, called on
Sheriff Potsdamer, seized and over
him the keys to the county
Jail and set guard over him.
They then made rush for the jail, en-
tered it, took from their cells the two
negroes suspected of the murder of
young Parramore in the streets of Bran
ford last week. The prisoners were
bound to trees a short distance from the
Jail, and their bodies riddled with bull
let's
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
SENATOR PLUMB DEAD.
Apoplexy Was the Cause-Only Few
Hours Ill.

Hours Ill.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. Ex-senator
Plumb, of Kansas, died suddenly about
noon to-day
Death came from apoplexy, the result
Of exhaustion of the brain. 1t was a
clear case OF overwork and inattention
TO the laws of nature. The Senator has
been known for years as the most push
ing energetic. hard-worklng member of
the. Senate. A year ago he began to
fail. His brain became affected, and
throbbing headaches become more and
more frequent. His physicians warned
him that continuance at his labors
their warning. He continued to work
with the energy Of steam engine and
to-day, when still apparently in full Vi
gor and with many years of life before
him, he died.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
THE FEDERATION OF LABOR.
The National Body Adjourns to Meet a
PHILADELPHIA.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 19.-The
American Federation of Labor adj
iourned at 2 o'clock this afternoon to
meet next year in Philadelphia.
At the morning session, w. A.
Carney, yesterday elected second vice
president, rendered his resignation.
1t seems that he did not get majority
of the whole vote, and the ballot had
been illegal. So to avoid any question
he stepped down and out. Mr.. Carney
was then unanimously reelected. The
boycott on Milwaukee beer was raised
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
WILLARD MAY RETIRE.

Report That There Wit be q Change in
the Edison Syndicate Control.
New YORK, Dec. 16.-It is reported
that Drexel, Morgan & Co., who have
heretofore been numbered among Mr..
Wizards strong adherents, have be-
come dissatisfied with certain of his
methods in the management Of the Edi-
son syndicate, and have signifed their
desire for a change, which desire is
tantamount to command. This would
force Willard to retire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
RavageS of the Grippe.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE raw
ages OF the grippe in this city have been
most severe at the Home of Aged
Woman. Sixty inmates are Frustrated
with the disease, ten have died within
the last five days, and yesterday Eliza
beth McCaw, aged 81 years, while
crazed with the malady, cut her throat,
diving shortly afterWard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
BRIDE WITH A HANDSOME DOT
Daughter of the President of Guatemala
Married-She Has 81, 900, OOO-

Married-She Has "a, 900, OOO-
CITY OF GUATEMALA, Dec. N.-The
daughter of President Barilas was mar
red yesterday morning in the Church
Of the Immaculate Conception to Louis
de Ogeda, formerly a resident of Cali
fornia. The brides portion is 81 900, 900.
The ceremony was performed by Bishop
Rodriguez in the presence of thousands
The throng crowded the edifce. This
is the greatest social event that has
taken place here in years and it has
caused affairs to assume the air of
general holiday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
MRS. BLAINE'S COMPLAINT.
Says She is Annoyed by Private Detec
tives Who Follow Her,

New YORK, Dec. 17.-Mrs. James G.
Blaine, Jr., called upon Inspector
Byrnes at police headquarters to-day,
and informed that officer that she was
being prosecuted by number of pri-
vate detectives who were constantly
following her. They had even endeav-
ored to bribe her cab driver SO as to
learn her movements. When Mrs.
Blaine left headquarters she was weep
ing. Inspector Byrnes refused to dis
cuss the matter, beyond the fact that
Mrs. B laine had told him of her perse-
cution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
OUEBEC'S NEW PREMIER.
De Boucherville Called Upon to Form
New Ministry.

QUEBEC, Pc, Dec. 1.-THE provincial
cabinet has been dismissed. Mr.. De
Boucherville has been called on to form
a new cabinet. 1t will be composed of
the following gentlemen, as far as can
be learned: Premier, De Boucherville;
Mr.. Mason, minister without a portfo-
Ito; T. G. Casgrain, F. ]. Flynn, Charles
Fitzpatrick, E. Hall and Messrs. Mac
intosh and Petellier.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
ABDUCTED FOR HIS MONEY.
Strange Adventure of Georgia Man
with Two Footpads.

adventure OF q GeOrSl2 AAaO
with Two Footpads.
ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. Civ. r. Sum
mers, railroad agent at Lithonia, Ga,
whose mysterious disappearance a week
ago created SO much excitement in that
vicinity, returned to his home last
night. He tells the story of being struck
on the head with a slingshot, while on
his way home, by two unknown men.
He fell to the ground insensible. The
next he knew was the next afternoon,
when he opened his eyes to find him
self in one-room log cabin with two.
heavlly-armed men guarding him.
They demanded his money, and threat
ened to keep him until he gave them
all he bad. ~ had 1000, and deter
mined to save all could. When l left
the office | had dropped $500 Of it be-
tween my flesh and underclothing,
which they did not find, and yesterday
released me after securing the 5000 and
almost starving me to DEATH
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
ALTON BOYCOTT IS OFF.
New Plan of Eastern Roads to Prevent
the Payment of Commissions.

New YORK, Dec. 16.-The general
passenger agents, at their meeting yes
terday, killed the Alton boycott and
devised a new scheme to prevent the
payment of commissions on passenger
traffic. 1t is proposed that each railroad
concerned ia the abolition of passenger
commissions shall make arrangements
with its own connecting lines to enforce
the agreement. Each line receiving a
certain amount Of passenger traffic from
another line shall direct an equal per-
centage of its own passenger business
over that other line
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Narrow Escape of Skaters.

MENoM1NEE, Mich, Dec. 21.-John-
Boucher, Fred Witt and another young
man, all of this city, while skating at the
mouth of the Menominee River, broke
through the ice and were nearly
drowned. Had help not been at hand
they would have drowned, as the depth
of the water at this place is from twenty
+pir+u foa+
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
NSYLVANIAI IS SHAKEN.
Perceptible Earthquake Shock Expert
euced at Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Dec. 10.-A very
perceptible earthquake shook was felt
in this city and surrounding towns at
$50 this morning. No damage was
done, but houses were shaken and
many persons thought there had been
an EXPLOSION
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
DASHED INTO A FREIGHT,
A Passenger Train Wrecked and Three
Persons Hurt.

Persons Hurt.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 21.-A failure
Of air brakes yesterday on the Northern
Central Railway sent passenger train,
upon a slower moving freight train.
Charles r. Miller, conductor; Robert
Fantum, engineer, and Thomas V. Daw-.
son, fireman of the passenger train,
were injured. No passengers injured
Three oil cars Of the freight train were
burned up.
ARDMoRE, I. T., Dec. 21.-The north
bound Santa Fe passenger train No. 10
was partially wrecked five miles north
of this city last night, and Engineer
Walker and Fireman Mcdowell were
seriously, if not fatally, injured. None
of the coaches left the track and the
passengers escaped uniniured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Foreclosing a S5oo,oOo Mortgage.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. l8.-A bill was
filed yesterday in the United States cir
cult court by the Farmers Loan and
Trust Company, of New \ ork, asking for
the foreclosure of mortgage on the
property of the Grape Creek Coal Com
pany, IN Vermillion County, given to
secure $4,000 of bonds issued April /,
1886, and bearing interest at per cent,
upon which the company has failed to
pay any interest since April last.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Cvrus w. Field IN No Danger.

New YORK, Dec. 1S.-Referring to
Cyrus w. Fields illness, DR.. Keys, as
sociate of DR.. Fuller, said: "There is
no immediate danger of death in Mr..
Fields case. He is not suffering from
any disease, but is simply Frustrated
by the succession of calamities that
have fallen upOn him."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Lost in the Pacific.

News from Manzanillo states that the
steamer Roseville, which had gone
to tow the wrecked brig Tahiti to
port, returned unsuccessful, the tow
lines not being strong enough. She will
start again soon. The Tahiti is bottom
up. It is believed that when righted
number of bodies will be found Iii the
hold. She had 800 persons on board,
all Of whom were probably lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
cHILPo STAND MADE KNOWN.
Correspondence in the Baltimore Affair
is Published.

Correspondents IN the BaItfmOre Affair
is Published.
LONDON, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Times from its correspondent at Santa
go de Chill states that the publication of
the correspondence which has passed
between the governments of Chill and
the United States in relation to the as
sault upon sailors of the American man
of-war Baltimore, has been completed.
The dispatch adds that the public is ap-
parently satisfied with the course pur-
sued by Chilli. Everything is quiet
throughout the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
EXAMINER POSSESSION.
South Dakota Bank Affairs in the Hand
Of inc Government.

bAkOLa fSAHk
Of Inc Government.
HURON, S. D.. Dec. 19.-The affairs of
the Huron National Bank have been
taken charge of by J. E. Diamond, ma
tional bank examiner. This was no
surprise as at meeting of the direc-
tors in October they decided upon this
course. George Heinemann was ap-
pointed to wind up the affairs of the
bank. Failing to get the consent of all
the foreign creditors, the comptroller of
the currency sent Mr.. Diamond here to
take charge until further directed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
BEAT TO DEATH. BY BURGLARS
a Chicago Wstchman Murdered at His
Post and Rob bed.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 1.-THE body Of
John Bucken, Waterman in Shlede-
wend & Lees type foundry, was found
man had been beaten over the head
with some blunt instrument, and then
his throat cut from ear to ear, and his
body robbed of a watch and small sum
OF money. There is no clue to the
rourda ror
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Victoria Goes to Isle of Wight.

LONDON, Dec. 18.-The Queen, her
youngest daughter, Princess Beatrice,
wife of Prince Henry Of Battenberg,
and the children of Prince Beatrice, left
Windsor Castle to-day and went to Os-
borne House, on the Isle of Wight,
where the Christmas holidays will be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Hard Times in Russia.

1t is reported that state of siege
has been declared in many of the fam
ine-stricken districts of Russia owing
to the prevalence of brigandage and
anarchy among the starving peasants.
1t is also reported that $4,000 Russian
troops are massing around Lublin,
Poland, for winter maneuvers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
The House.

WASHINGTON, .. c., Dec. 16.-When
the House met to-day Speaker Crisp an
nOunced the makeup of the committee on
rules. The committee consists of the
Speaker chairman, and MeSSrS. McNLillin,
Catchlngs, Reed and Burrows. Mr..
Oates, of Alabama, offered a resOlu-
ton providing for the appointment
of standing committee on order Of bust
ness, to consist of fifteen members, Of
which the Speaker shall be ex-officio chair
man, which shall have jurisdiction OF the
order in which business shall be cOnSid-
cred, having due regard to fairness and
equity among the several committees,
and to the transaction Of public business
Mr.. Taylor, of Tennessee, rising, said that
it was his mOurnful duty to announce the
death of his friend and colleague, LeonidaS
c. Houk, who died suddenly from accident
al poisoning at his home IN Knoxville in
May last The House then. as mark of
respect to the memory of the deceased, adj
journed till Saturday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-It being I'M
derstood that there would be but short
session of the House this morning, the
attendance of members was very small.
The committee on rules held brief
port to the House a rule
empowering the Speaker to appoint the
committees of the last House, with the
following changes: The membership of
the committee Oh ways and means in
creased from thirteen TO fifteen mem
bers; the quadro- centennial commit
tee from nine to eleven mem
bers; the committee on Indian
depreciation claims to be dispensed
with. The method Of designat-
ing the chairman of any committee was
changed in this: Formerly in the event
OF death of chairman the second
member succeeded to the office. This
was changed by giving the appointment
of chairman to the Speaker. Mr..
Enloe offered resolution for the ap-
polntment of special committee Of five
members to inquire into the charges
made against the commissioner of pen
sions, and tire administration of his
office. Referred to the committee
on rules. Mr.. Chapman announced
the death of his colleague,
Melbourne H. Ford, and in respect
to the memory Of the deceased the
House adjourned until Wednesday, with
the understanding that on that day no
business shall be transacted except that
referring to the recess resolution and to
the announcement Of committees by
the Speaker. Then adjournment will be
taken to January 5.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Gladstone in France.

PARIS, Dec 17.-Mr and Mrs. Glad
stone and Mr.. Morley arrived ut Biar-
ritz to-day. All the party are enjoying
their usual health, and none of them
suffered any on the journey from Lon
don
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Convicted OF Killing . Policeman

New YORK, Dec. 19.--The jury in the
case of Noah Richards, the negro on
trial for the murder of Policeman John
J. Sherman, this morning brought in a
verdict of murder in the first degree.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
CONGRESS-.
Sem ate.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 15.-The Vice
President announced the appointment. of
Institution to fill a vacancy, Among the
bills introduced and referred were the fol-
lowing. For the purchase of site for a
building for the supreme court of the
United States; for a bronze statue of
Christopher Columbus in Washington and
the removal of the naval monument to the
new site; to promote and encourage the
display of the flags of the United States !;
to reorganize the infantry of the army and
increase its efficiency; to repeal the law
for the examination of certain officers of
the army; to regulate promotions therein
to first lieutenants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
I.nndon High Life Diyorce suit.

LONDON, Dec. 2l.-Lord Howard De
Walden has begun proceedings for d.
vorce from his wife. Lady Howard De
Walden has instituted a counter suit
against her husband for divorce.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Hoey Has Come Down.

1t is stated that the famous case of the
Adams Express Company against ex
President Hoey will be settled out of
court. The terms of the compromise
will involve the return of about 100000
to the company by Mr.. Hoey.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
NORTHERN MICHIGAN FAILURE.
Dry Goods Firm of Moses & Flynn, of
Ironwood, Forced to Assign.

IRoNwooD, Mich, Dec. 21.-The firm
of Moses & Flynn, dry goods dealers,
has made an assignment for the benefit
Of creditors. The liabilities, which are
estimated at $4,000, are believed to be
nearly covered by assets
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-22

gentlemen allowed their names to be
used for the vacant judgeship. They
will feel very sore over the appointment
of the very man they would not have
entered the field against il they had
supposed he was a possible candidate
for the position. This will place Mr..
Morrow out of the way for the circuit
court succession. That place should
naturally go to Judge Ross in the line
of fair promotion. But we can hardly
look for such an act of merited grace
from Harrison to Democrat. Lincoln
could appoint Stephen j. Field to the
supreme bench; but Harrison is not
Lincoln, by a long shot. Besides the
little man of the White House has taken
actual umbrage at Judge Ross because
he dismissed the case against the Rob-
ert and Minnie. He would probably
want a Jeffreys on the bench to do his
bidding, law or no law.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-22
BESSIE'S ADORER.
A CITY DIRECTORY GIRL AND HER
RECENT ADVENTURE.
A Revised verson of an Old Story Which
Comes from the North-She Says Nay
to Walter Praeter and 1t Is Celebrated
by Banquet.

Actresses get all sorts of free advertise
ments, but very novel one was given
to Bessie Cleveland, the young woman
of the City Directory company, who
plays Nanon, by the San Francisco
Chronicle of Thursday. The story is
that she actually refused to marry a
rich young fellow, from Des Moines.
The young man, who was Walter
Praeter, did that time worn act of sitting
in one certain seat at every performance
of the company at the California theater,
and never removing his gaze from the
object OF his alteration while she was on
the stage. This sort of thing was writ
ten up first some centuries ago, so the
details will be skipped here.
In the old edition the adorded usually
grabs the adorer with agility when he
mentions marriage, but this case is diff
ferent. The substance of the revised
version, in the Chronicle, is contained
in the following paragraphs:
"His name is Walter Praeter, and his
home is in Des Moines, la.
"This is the story that is going the
rounds of the greenroom, and which has
been given credence by members of the
troupe: Praeter, who is the sou of q
wealthy resident of Iowa's capital, met
Miss Cleveland in that city in 1883 dur
ing her first season with the Jarbeau
company. 1t WAS case of love at first
sight-on his part, anyway. He followed
the company to Chicago, but his atten-
tions were discouraged by Miss Cleve-
land. The young lady left for the east,
and Praeter rested in the bosom of OBJ
scurity as far as Miss Cleveland was con-
cerned until few weeks ago, when they
met in an eastern theater. Praeter' 's
slumbering affections instantly revived.
"He followed the company to this city,
and, finding that his appeals for an in
terview were to no purpose, he wrote a
despairing letter to tile object of his
alteration, in which he threatened to
bid farewell to this vain world and seek
surcease from sorrow in the murky
waters of the bay.
The letter had the desired effect, and
in the interview which followed, Miss
Cleveland, who is business-like little
woman, told him frankly that his dream
could never be realized. She ended with
the kind advice that he should return
to his native state and bestow his wealth
Of affection upon one of Iowa's fair
daughters, who would probably appre.
ciate that sort Of thing. Praeter agreed
to this on condition that he should be
allowed to worship his divinity from
afar during the remainder Of the engage
ment, and the amendment was adopted
"All's well that ends we'll. Praetel
kept his word, and ON Sunday evening
there was quiet little dinner party al
the Baldwin, which was presided ovel
by Miss Cleveland, and at which Praetel
was sorrowful guest. Monday evening
sad-eyed young man boarded a Contra
Pacific train at the Oakland mole for tn,
east. 1t was Praeter, and he had {
ticket for Des Moines.