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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-04
Claiming Mountain Pet--FrOm
Lake To rank.

The Bennington correspondent of the
Troy Times writes: About six miles
southeast of Bennington, and almost at
the top of the east side of the bold ranges
of the Green Mountains, in the town of
Stamford, is a beautiful lakelet. elliptical
in form and comprising nearly 100 acres.
Lake Hancock, for such is the name of
this air-hung body of water, is really a
outflow, which is small, perhaps six or
eight cubic feet minute, finds its way
down the dead unbroken silence of rocky
glens and mingles at last with the grosser
waters of the Roaring Branch. Flashing
in the sunlight, $500 feet above the level
of the sea, its tiny wavelets Tipping the
yellow sands of the shore, and surround
ed on every hand by far-stretching for
ests, it is the glory of the rugged granite
hills among which it so sweetly nestles.
BY right of its great beauty it ought to
be crowned the queen of the lakelets of
Vermont. The lake has long time
been well-known summer resort for
pleasure and camping parties from Ben
nington and other places. The excellent
fishing for perch, black bass and pick
erel, the idle drifting on the lake, the
pure air, fine views and restful quiet
have been attractions to the visitor.
But great change is to take place.
The little aristocrat of the mountains,
the blue-blooded lake, is to be turned to
plebian purposes. The pleasure seeker
will hereafter see the lake only through
a mist of sunshine, wild flowers, gray
rocks and dreamy woods. No more ro-
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-04
Renninaton County oourt.

Hon. James NJ aver. Chief judge Hons Sher
man Nichols and Horace B. Bottom Assistant
Judges; Edward j. Hall, Clerk; harles H.
Mason, States Attorney; John Robinson,
Sheriff; Chas s. Chase. Stenographer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
SWITCHMEN HAVE LOST.
No Help from the Federation of Railway
Employees.

No Help from the Federation of Railway
Employees.
At Chicago on the 10Th the supreme
council of Federated Railway Employees
decided against the Chicago & North
Western switchmen. The coun-
Gil recommended that the switch
mems officers call upon the railway Off
Gals with view to the reinstatement
of as many of their old hands as places
could be provided for.
The proceedings of the council were
prolonged and stormy. When the body
was called to order in the Grand Pacific
Hotel the following were present.:
Switchmen, Frank Sweeney, j. NJ.
Downey, Miles w. Barrett; hremen,
Eugene Debs; conductors, G. w. How
ard, J. W. Martin, d. ]. Carr; train
men, S. E. Wilkinson, w. A. Sheahan,
P. w. Morrison, At the close of
the session, which lasted nearly
eleven hours, Mr.. Sargent said repre-
sentatives Of the switchmen and their
opponents, the trainmen, had each been
given hearing, and the course of the
former in demanding the discharge of
Yardmaster McNerney was declared
uniustifiable From others it was
learned that all of the out-of-town
switchmen could be reinstated on appli-
cation, and the same was true of many
of the Chicago sWitchmen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
BIG FIRE AT MUSKEGON.
Loss of Half Million, Largely to Poor
People

Loss of Half a Million, Largely to Poor
People
MUSHROOM, Mich, May 16.-Muske
gon was startled at 2:30 this afternoon
by a general alarm of fire, turned
Street and Webster Avenue. A ter
rible confagration followed, the
worst the city has ever known. So far
AS learned nobody has been seriously
hurt. Many have been scorched or
overcome by heat, but no lives are re-
ported lost The work of destruction to
property is fearful; it scarcely now can
be estimated, but it will amount up in
the hundreds Of thousands. Most of
the houses were owned by poor people,
who have thus lost all they had III
the world, but among the more
pretentious buildings destroyed were
the courthouse, all the county
records being saved; the Fleming
residence, the Philabourne block, the
Cultivate and J. A. Miller. Prisoners
basement OF the courthouse, were lib
Grated. Several COWS and horses were
burned, and q little child which was
sleeping in the Langkawell hotel, where
the fire started. is missing. The total
number of dwellings burned may safely
be put at $50. Conservative estimates
of the total loss make it $500, 900; total
insurance understandable. Many of the
burned places have no insurance. Hun
dreds of families are thrust upon their
friends for accommodations.
A dispatch Of the 18th says: "The
business structures were mainly two
stories high, occupied overhead by fam
lies Altogether there were 295 stores
and dwellings burned, rendering | 800
persons homeless. The scorched dis
trict was inhabited principally by me-
chanics, who lost about all they
possessed. Although much dis
tress will exist, citizens have
started a relief fund, and
will not call for outside help. In
round numbers the loss is 100000, with
insurance reaching $275.000. The
ruined courthouse contained all the
county records, but the books were
found intact to-day when the vaults
were examined. One thing over which
all people rejoice is that no human
lives we're lost. A large number OF
horses, COWS, ETC., which were in barns,
could not be saved Several eXplo-
sions occurred in burning buildings, but
no one was injured, although several
firemen had their hands and faces SO Sc
riously scorched that they had to be re-
moved. To-day those families who were
Just outside the burned district, and who
had removed their goods, are busy NOV
ing back. Insurance men say the total
loss will be $500, 900 and the insurance
$500 O0O'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
PLENTY OF WET NOW.
Drouthy Kansas Gets Good Substantial
Rain.

A Kansas City, Mo-, dispatch of the
18th says: "The crop reports have
been worse and worse every day
for a week, and yesterday there
were very few among the local grain
men who did not feel anxious over the
outlook. The temper of advices
is completely changed to-day. Soak
ing rains fell last night and to-day
throughout the wheat belt. kilograms
from Larned, Hutchinson. Attica, To-
peka, Ellsworth, salina, Abilene, Nc
Pherson, Great Bend, Delphos and In
dependence report that good rains fell
and at some of these places rain is still
falling. The rain is moving eastward,
and it is probable before tomorrow
morning the whole state of Kansas
will have had a wetting down. The rain
will do an immense amount of good, but
there is question still as to whether,
in some sections, the ravages of insects
have not gone too far to be completely
overcome by favorable weather. AT
this rate it seems certain that the state
will raise from 100000 to 100000
bushels of wheat"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
THREE MEN SHOT DOWN.
A Pennsylvania Bent on Murder Uses
q Pistol with Deadly Effect.

A Pennsylvania Bent on Murder Uses
Pistol with Deadly Effect.
SCRANTON, Pa, May Is. = Joseph
Moncke last night endeavored to kill
Katie Burke, young woman whose
mother keeps hotel in Old
Forge Township. Several young
men interfered and he began
shooting at them. Frank Rafferty, and
Harry Griffith falling with wounds in
their legs Moncke then cleared the
hotel of all who were on the lower
floor, and reloading his revolver
went up stairs in search of Katie.
He forced room after room until
he found young woman visiting the
Burke girl With the pistol at her
head he demanded that she disclose
katle's whereabouts, but the girl fell
over in a faint. At this point a party of
Polanders rushed into the building.
Moncke then turned upon them. An
thony Dfovasiki fell with two bullets in
his breast, fatally wounded, and the
others fed In CONSERVATION. Moncke
then escaped, and thus far has eluded
PQntUrn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
RUDlNI CALLED DOWN.
Deputies Regret His Rupture With the
United States.

ROME, May 14.-In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day signor Quintieri, after
acknowledging what he termed the
strict legality of Premier Dl Rudini's
action in the dispute with the United
States, and the moderate character
of his demands, asked whether,
in view of the verdict of the
New Orleans grand jury, 1t would
not be more dignifed to renounce the
matter and leave the responsibility for
the lynchings on those tolerating them.
Signor CavalettO expressed his regret
at the rupture in the relations between
the United States and Italy. He
thought that little should be said
about the affair, as it was a very
delicate matter. He begged Premier
to bring about settlement of the dis
pute, which, he said, ought not to be al
lowed to linger. Premier Di Rudini
explained that the foreign policy gener-
ally Of the Dreibund aimed to maintain
the European peace equilibrium. 1t was
undesirable, he said, that the foreign
policy of a great country should
be discussed often. Cries of Hear,
hear Alliances were not made
or renewed on the caprice of the mo-
ment. On the contrary, the Premier
declared, it was essential that great
nation should pursue constant line of
action in order to be able TO gather the
fruits of his own policy. Exaggerated
i'm portance ought not to be given to the
New Orleans affair nor a question essen
TALLY judicial converted into one of ma
tional dignity. The recall of Baron
Fava was protest against the conduct
of the United States government
in declaring itself irresponsible in the
matter. The question seemed to be
entering new phase. Judicial pro-
ceedings had been commenced against
the lynchers," continued the Premier,
"but [ cannot say to what extent the
proceedings are serious. Nevertheless
| am certain that Europe approves our
action Our consul at New Orleans has
been recalled, partly because the gov
eminent wishes to OBJ ain the fullest in
formation in regard to the matter and
partly because we fear that some of the
COMMUNICATIONS which the consul pub
lished or permitted to be published
were inopportune.
Referring to Italy's commercial rela-
tons. Premier di Rudini declared that
he adhered to the policy of the treaties,
and would try to conclude such treaties
with neighboring states as would be to
the best interests Of national economy.
Replying to a question relating to the
New Orleans grand jury and Signor
Corte, the Italian consul at New Or
leans, Premier di Rudini added that he
had learned, through the newspapers,
of the incident regarding the consul. If
the news were true the matter would Of
itself suffice to prove the necessity of
the recall of Consul Corte. The discus
sion was then adjourned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
WATERFOWL, WIS.
DEATH OF COL. DAYTON.
A Warm Personal Friend of Gen. Sher-
man, and a WeIl-Known Military Man.

A Warm Personal Friend of Gen. Sher.
man, and a WeIl-Known Military Man.
CINCINNATI, O., May 1S.-Col. L. M.
Dayton died at the Queen City Club
this morning. Col. Dayton was perhaps
closest to Gen. Sherman of all his mill
tary family. The were together al
most from the beginning to the end.
At the meeting of the Ohio Loyal
Legion, after the death of Gen. Sher-
man, Col. Dayton for the first time
opened his lips to speak of the rela-
tions between him and his chief,
and his friends, seeing the
value of his knowledge, urged him then
to put it in form toa preservation. His
last public appearance was at the annual
dinner of the Ohio commandery of the
Loyal Legion May 6. A few days later
he was attacked by pneumonia, which
terminated in his death this morn
ing. Col. Dayton was a prominent
member of the society of the Army of
Tennessee, and was it's recording secre-
tary from its origin until his death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
HARRISON AT HOME.
The Presidential Party Reaches Wash
ington i'm Good Condition.

WASHINGTON, D. c. May 15.-The
President and party arrived in Washing
ton at $50 o'clock this evening, exactly
on schedule time. When the train was
nearing the national capital and the
journey was nearly at an end the Presi-
dent summoned to the observation car
every person who had accompanied him
on the trip, including the ladies and all
the employees, and made them short ad-
dress. He said he found that he had
made just 139 speeches since they left
Washington, April II last, and he
the number round 40. He then re-
ferred to the perfection of the railroad
service, and complimented the man
ayers and servants of the trip. The
President also gave all the employees
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
BADGER CROPS LOOK WELL
Favorable Report Made by the AgricuI-
turaI Department..

Favorable Report Made by the Agricul-
turaI Department..
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 1S.-The
Agricultural Department, in a special
report on the condition Of Wisconsin
crops, says:
The winter wheat crop is extremely
promising. Every field is alive and grow
ing finely. The meadows and pastures
made wonderful growth. A large
rain fall has been followed by
many bright warm days; so that
the late season is converted into
an early one SO far as grass land and
pastures are concerned. Spring blowing
is late because OF the cold and heavy
rains all through the month Of
April. In all of counties where the soil is
largely clay. good portion of the p.tw-ng
OF spring grass will be done III May.
The report indicates an unusually
heavy acreage of corn planted in East
ern and Southern states this spring.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
ATTITUDE OF THE CHURCH.
Pope Leo to Issue an Encyclical on the
Labor Question:.

Pope Leo to Issue an EncyclicaI on the
Labor Question.
The Latin text of the Pope's encycli
cal on the labor question is about to be
Pope refutes the Socialist theories tend
ing to abolish private property, and up
holds the principles of the church as
the first and main element in the solu-
ton of social questions. The true
solution, the Pope says, can be
found in the Gospel, which, if rightly
studied, would teach employers and en-
ploved to become united while fulfilling
their respective duties. The church has
always sought to promote the applica-
ton of the princi Piles ste ted in the Cos
pei, and to give moral and material help
as inculcated by Christ's doctrines. The
state should intervene to regulate dis
putes in regard to private property in
order to ensure the public peace
and moral and material welfare
of the working-people. At this point
his holiness comments on the necessity
of Sunday rest and deals at length with
the questions of strikes, wages and hours
of labor. In conclusion the Pope dilates
on the subject of workingmen's assocla-
tons, including mutual aid and accident
insurance societies. sick funds, classes
for technical education and mixed syndl-
Gates OF employers and employees. The
state ought to countenance all such in
stitutions as are calculated to improve
social conditions. The Pope praises the
work the institutions have already
achieved, and calls upon all Catholics
to assist in their formation.
Archbishop Walsh and Cardinal Man
ming will collaborate in the work Of
preparing the English translation of the
Pope's encYclical
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20

substantial token of his appre-
citation of their attentions. The
postmaster-generaI, the secretary of
agriculture and the other gentlemen of
the party also remembered the en-
ployes in the same way. The arrival in
Washington was unmarked by any dem
onstration beyond the presence at the
station of a small knot of officials. The
Presidents grandchildren were at the
station, and his first greeting was to
them. The company broke up in
a few minutes, and the President and
his family proceeded to the White
House. The President stood the trip
better than anyone else, notwithstand-
ing the greater labor performed by him,
and there is nothing whatever in his
appearance to indicate that he has been
subjected to any unusual strain. At
Pittsburg and at Harrisburg brief stops
were made to-day, and at the latter
place a brief address was delivered by
the President
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
More Italian Conspiracy.

At New Orleans on the 18th, in an in
terview. Signor Corte, the Italian consul
stated that he had nipped in the bud a
conspiracy to kill the mayor and other
prominent gentlemen of that city.
Immediately after the lynching
of my countrymen," said he, 'there
was a determined sentiment among
Italian residents to kill the mayor and
all those who had any hand in the affair.
l told the furious men that if anything
happened to those gentlemen, would
denounce the perpetrators. This firm
stand checked them"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
After an American.

A magazine exploded on the 18th at
Donaghadee, town in the county of
Down, near Belfast The shock of the
explosion shook the whole town and
broke large number of windows. An
investigation was made and portion Of
fuse was discovered. 1t is supposed
that the explosion was the work of a
dynamiter. The police are hunting for
an american who is suspected of hav-
ing committed the crime. The man has
been seen in the vicinity lately.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
COLLAPSE OF GAS HOUSE.

a Building Falls at ST. Louis, Crushing
Several Workmen.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May lS.-A curious ac-
cident occurred yesterday afternoon by
which one man was killed, second
fatally hurt, and three others injured.
Station A, of the Laclede gas works, in
story building, where fourteen men
worked at the furnaces. Suddenly the
walls spread and the roof fell in.
James Hurley was found crushed to
death Thomas Collins was badly
crushed and will probably die before
morning. Three of the men were hurt,
but escaped with their lives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
Italy Called Him.

The Italian consul at New Orleans,
Sig. Corte, has been notified to return
home in order to furnish the Italian
government with an exact account of
the events which have taken place since
the murder of Chief-of-P Police Hennes-
sy. Vice-Consul Poma, of the Italian
consulate in New York, will act for Con-
sui Corte in the interim.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
TWO YACHTSMEN DROWNED.
Fatal Boating Accident on Long Island
Sound.

Fatal Boating Accident on Long Island
Sound.
New HAVEN, Conn, May 1S.--Frank
T. Burns, Frank Green, Lewis O. Lam
phiere and Frank Weber, well-known
Young men of the town of Milford,
sailed out into Long Island Sound yes
terday in Burns sloop. Two miles of
STORE a squall upsetthe sloop. Weber
ives caught in the rigging and drowned
Immediately The others chung to the
bottom OF the sloop and drifted
about for two hours, a cold wind
nearly freezing their blood. Finally
tt ey were seen from the shore, and
man named Mix put off to rescue them.
Just before he reached them Ian
phieres strength became exhausted,
and he slid into the sea. Mix picked
up Burns and Green. Both at once
lapsed into Inconsistencies, in which
state they remained for some time after
they were landed. Neither of the bodies
of the men drowned have been recov-
oraH
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
SIGHTED THE CHARLESTON.
A Steamer Passes the Cruiser Zen
Miles Below Ensonada.

Steamer Passes the Cruiser Zen
Miles Below Ensenada.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, May 13.-Passengers
ON the steamer Crescent City, which ar
rived from Cedros Island last night, re-
port that when about ten miles below
Ensenada, Monday night, the cruiser
Charleston was sighted far out to sea.
AS soon as the officers on the war
ship caught sight of the Crescent
City they changed their course
and made directly for her. AS soon as
the cruiser approached, the captain Of
the Crescent City raised the American
flag and saluted The Charleston i'm
mediately turned at right angles and
steamed away to the southwest, and
soon disappeared beyond the horizon.
The Crescent City officers report seeing
nothing Of the Etata.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20

DALLAS: Tex, May 18.-A magazine
three miles south of this city, in which
were stored three tons of gunpowder
and two tons of dynamite, was explod-
ed yesterday by lightning. a residence
fifty yards away was shattered. 1t was
occupied by J. Armstrong, his wife and
three children, all Of whom escaped I'M
hurt A number of small houses g
quarter of a mile off were blown down
without loss Of life. In this city houses
were shaken, windows broken and
church bells rung.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
FOUND BURIED TREASURE.
A Miner Accidentally Discovers Part of
the Bonner Party's Gold.

TRucKIE, CAL, May 16.-A miner acct
dentally discovered portion of the
treasure buried by the Bonner party in
1867. In the early days of gold ex-
element in this state the Bonner
party attempted to cross the noun
tains into California by an un-
tried pass. They were showed up
in the mountains, and suffered
great hardships, many dying from cold
and starvation. Relief expeditions
were sent out and few survivors were
rescued in this way. During their suf
ferings the party buried a quantity of
the treasure, the amount of which is es-
timated by some at $4,000, Part of the
buried gold was discovered Yesterday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
Six Rounds to a Draw.

Troy, n. y. May 14.-The fight be-
tween Mike Lucie, of Troy, and George
Brennan, Of the Pacific coast, for purse
of 81 900 was a slow affair and was not
fought to the finish on account of the
small attendance. The fight took place
near Fonda about o'clock this morn
ing. After six rounds the fight was de-
clared draw. Neither one was hurt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
Oil Train Wrecked.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May IA broken
rail caused a serious freight wreck on
the Northern Central near Mahontongo
this morning. The train was composed
of oil and grain, and the latest report
from the scene is that half the train has
been burned. The oil tanks frequently
exploded. Passenger trains are held al
SUnburv. No one IS reported hurt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20

The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don News says that the nervous state of
the Bourse is largely due to reports of
German origin that Emperor William,
fearing an attack from Russia, brought
his influence to bear on the Rothschilds
to prevent further supplies Of money
for the Russian treasury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
a Financial Reason.

A deputation of Moscow merchants
waited on the Russian ministers on the
18th, praying that they suspend the
ruinous decree of expulsion, which af-
fects Jewish bills of exchange. These
bills amount to $4,000, 900, and nobody
will accept or pay them. The ministers
decline to interfere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-20
Shipping ON the Lakes.

Supt. Porter has issued advance cop
les of bulletin on transportation and
the floating equipment on the Great
Lakes, from which it appears that the
total number of vessels plying on De-
cember 81, 1889, was 2,7S4, the total
gross tonnage 924, 472, and the total net
tonnage 1850; estimated carrying ca
pacity of these 2,7S4 vessels was ,254,-
271 tons, the commercial valuation of
which was 81 500, 80.