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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
EMMA ABBOTT'S CAREER.
Early Strn, les With Poverty and Sue
cess in Late Life.

Early Strn, g'es With Poverty and Sue
cess in Late Life.
Emma Abbott's early life was passed
at Peoria, H. Her father was music
teacher, and the child's youth was
long battle with poverty. When she
was scarcely more than s years old her
father allowed her to assist him in a
concert given in the school house of
country place. The two artists walked
nearly ten miles, CARRYING violin and
guitar, to acQuit themselves of
this duty Then for sea-
son she taught country school,
which she walked eighteen miles
through mud and slush to obtain, and
then on returning home and finding the
family in dire straits took to the high
way again and went singing from town
TO town. For the two years succeeding
she sang for her bread, for season or
two attached to troop of vocalists at
their prima donna assoIuta. One terri
bly, severe night, on going to her little
concert, she actually troze~ her-feet, but
nothing chilled the warm currents of
faith and love that visited her sad
heart
All alone, Miss Abbott once sang her
way to New York to hear Parepa The
lowest ebb of fortune and courage
found her at Toledo, o., in the winter
of 1870. Just then, in the midst of her
perpiexities, Cara Louise kellogg heard
her sing and decided to be her sponsor
and benefactress Miss Abbott went to
New York and became the pupil of
Errani.
Then came piece OF deserved good
fortune In tue position of soprano in
Tlr 1noC oh mi "a
friends she won while there was Hor-
ace Greeley. With others of Dr.
Chapin's COZ gregatlon Greeley offered
TO send her abroad TO complete her
musical studies.
Miss Abbott fastened to Italy and be-
gan her studies under Maestro San
Giovanni Sieepless nights and over
work, however, soon told upon her,
and one morning she found her superb
voice had left her.
It was months before she recovered
it, and without losing any time, and
under the advice of Christine Nilsson,
Miss Abbott at once proceeded to Paris
and commenced course of study under
Wartel for vocalization, at the same
time having six other masters in the
study of operas, fencing, drumming,
French and Italian.
Before singing in England Miss Alb
bott visited Italy, and at Florence, &C
cording to FL Corriere Italiano, created
veritable Juror, being recalled thirteen
times by the enthusiastic multitude.
On her arrival in London she made her
$ debut at the Royal italian opera, Covent
Garden, where she was enthusias tically
received. Shortly after this Emma Alb
bolt appeared at the Crystal Palace,
where she sang with magnificent effect,
carrying off the honors from all COM
petitors.
Her principal roles were 5figgson,
Lucia, LINDA, Aaaina GiLdG, Martha,
Zerlina, Leonora, Juliet, Virginia, Airline,
and she sang in varied repertorv of
standard English operas.
Nearly two years ago Miss Abbott's
husband, Mr.. Wetherell, died in Den
yer. Miss Abbott is very wealthy, her
fortune being estimated at over 81 .OOo,-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Pastors Who Don't Believe in Unferment-
ed Wine for Communion.

New York, Dec. 31.-The ladies of
the Non-Partisan Women's Temperance
Union are chagrined over the apparent
failure of their efforts to bring about
the use of IN fermented wine instead of
the fermented article in the
communion services of the different
churches of this city. Of the 200 pastors
who were asked by circular to state
whether or not they used unfermented
wine, less than a score replied. Of
these more than one-half admitted that
they used the fermented article, while
some went so far as to condemn the use
of unfernented wine at communion in
decidedly vigorous language.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07

ONroSAooN, Mich, Jan. Flames
Thomas, who is in Jail here charged
with the murder of Michael Downey, at
Even, is but 10 years old. They had
which he was using on the street, and
claims that he accidentally shot Downey
in the breast. DoWney died in few
minutes Thomas claims that he was
dazed and has no recollection of the
SHOOTING
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
BANK THIEVES CONFESS.
The Chicago Thugs Tell Who Planned
the Bold Robbery.

The Chicago Thugs Tell VINO Planned
the Bold Robbery.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 2.-Charles z.
Mullen and Harry Featherstone, the
South Chicago bank robbers have made
a full confession to Inspector Hunt.
"Featherstone," said Inspector Hunt,
detailed the planning and execution
of the South Chicago job and gave Null
len the responsibility of suggesting it.
His story tallies perfectly with Ben
nett's and Corbett's. Featherstone al
so admits being concerned in the Aller-
ton packing house robbery three weeks
ago. Mullen colfesses that he con-
ceived the plan Of the robbery"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
JEALOUSY ENDS IN MURDER.
Two Rivals for d Iady's Hand Shoot Each
Other to Pieces.

Two Rivals for Lady's Hand Shoot Each
Other to Pieces.
DALEMITE, Ala, Dec. 30.-hat. Giles
pie, young conductor, was slot four
times and fatally wounded by John
Hughes. After he fell a pistol was
placed in Gillespie's hand by friend,
and he shot Hughes three times.
but the extent of the latter
injuries are not known. Hughes and
Gillespie have been visiting the same
young lady, and the latter told her Of a
rumor thatHughes had negro blood in
his veins. The story was repeated to
Hughes, and he started out to hunt Gil
lespie. He found him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
An Illinois Towns Fire Loss.

OLNEY, ILL.,, Dec. 50.-Noble, a village
eight miles west of here, has been par
tally destroy ed by fire. The Truitt
brick block, occupied by Frank Powers
& Co., general dealers, John Slofer,
grocery, and S. l.. Show, hardware,
notions and groceries, were destroyed,
together with contents. The Indepen-
dent Order of Odd Fellows occupied the
second story and lost all of its parapber-
al
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
High Water at Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 1.-The rivers
continue to rise at this point and at
tie headwaters, but the weather is
g1oging cold and dangerous food is
not expected. At noon there were III
feet of water on the marks, and river
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
A Court House in Ashes.

MARYsyILLE, Ark, Dec. 3O.--n
Mitchell County court house was totally
destroyed by fire early this morning. The
more valuable records are in fireproof
safe and itisthoughtth they are otinjured
Loss, $4,000; insurance, $4,000 The
fire, it is thought, was the work of an
incendiary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Death from Whisky-Drinking

CARLISLE, Pa, Jan. 5.-At Bowinans-
dale, this county, on Saturday four boys
got lot of whisky on prescription
and drank it. Harry Stouffer, aged IL
years has died from its effects, and an
other of the party named Weaver,
laid out in the cold and was badly
frozen and both legs must be amputat-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
FOUND DEAD A. MINE.
Bodies of Victims CT the Wilkesbarre
Col1iery Disaster Recovered.

BODIES OF Victims Ct the Wilkes barre
Colliery Disaster Recovered.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa Dec. 3l.-A ghast-
ly sequel is being enacted to-day to the
frightful disaster which occurred in No.
3 shaft of the Lehigh & Wilkesbarre
Coal Company, at South Wilkesbarre,
on March 3. On that date an explosion
set fire to the mine, in which were
imprisoned eight miners. Repeated
and desperate efforts were made
to rescue the unfortunate men, but it
was not until this morning that the
point where the men were buried was
reached The bodies of two have al
ready been recovered and the others
will probably be found before night. A
large number of excited relatives and
friends of the dead men are now gath
cred at the mouth Of the mine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
HERMIT SLAIN FOR GOLD.

A Nebraska Rncluse Murdered and
Robbed by Unknown Parties.
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 31.-Doren Baker,
an old hermit, living at Beatrice, was
found dead in ais bed last night, with
his throat cut from ear to ear. He is
supposed to h.ve had considerable
money concealed in his hut, and this
fact, with othc, :cumstances surround
ing the affair, lead to the belief that he
was lnnrdarad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Witnesses Given the Tie

MACON, Ga, Dec. 30.-In the murder
conspiracy trial. yesterday, three of
the prisoners were put on the
stand to testify in their own
behalf, and made a fiat denial of
the testimony of two main witnesses for
the prosecution, Burch and Bohannan.
1t is said that the prosecutions holding
back the cap that will forever shut out
the hope of q successful de ensa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
HEAVY CUT IN WAGES.

The Sliding Scale Operates Against Car
negie's 1000 Employees.
PIrrsBURG, Pa, Dec. 30.-At a confer
ence of the officials of the Amalgamated
Association and Carnegie, Phipps & Co.,
of the Homestead Steel Works, the sell
ING price of billets for the ensuing three
months was fixed at $27 per ton. I'm
der the sliding scale adopted two years
ago this will reduce the wages of the q
600 employees of the Homestead mills
over 10 per cent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
NINE. EYRAUD DIVORCED.

The Wife of the Condemned Murderer
Granted a Decree.
PARIS, Dec. 30.-The long talked of
divorce has, tits announced, been grant
ed to-day to Nine. Eyraud, wife of
Michael Eyrsud, the convicted murderer
of Gouffe, now under sentence of death
in the nr.son of La ROunette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Two Men Under a Train

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Jan. 3.-Nelson
Matson and Nelson Eichenburg were
run down by a train on the Elkhorn
road near here. and are lying in criti-
cal condition at the hospital here.
Matson, it is thought, will die. Eichen-.
burg will lose his RIGHT leg.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Fire in an Iowa Town.

! CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Jan Fire at
Clarence yesterday afternoon destroyed
the stores of Hecht & Thorn, Hanna &
Co, J. & L. Eshner and Richert's agri-
cultural store; loss, $35, 900; insurance.
$500. It is supposed the fire origi-
mated from the furnace in Hecht &
Thorn's building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
WARMEST EVER KNOWN.
The Signal Services Prediction for New
Years Day.

Years Day.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 3l.-The
signal office furnishes the following spe-
cial bulletin to the press:
The morning reports show that. over
Arkansas, Eastern Missouri and Iowa the
year closes with one of the warmest pc
RODS on record for this season of the year,
the temperature over three sections being
from % degrees to 80 degrees above the av-
erage. The temperature is above the mean
over nearly the entire country west of the
Alleghenies. This warm wave will move
eastward and over the Gulf States, the
Ohio Valley. and the greater portion of
The lake region. New Years Day prom
is IS to be one of the warmest ever known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
1T ENDED III A ROW.
Report That the Parnen-O'Brien Confer
ence Was Not Friendly.

BoULoGNE-suR-M ER, Dec, 31.-Messrs.
Parncll, Kenny, Scully and Bryne left
this city to-day on their re-
turn to London. Messrs. O'Brien,
Gill and the Kedmonds will
during the day leave for Paris. No an
nouncement has yet been made as to
when and where the next conference
between Messrs. Parnell and O'Brien
will take place.
PARIS, Dec. 31.-The Steele claims to
know that hot and hostile discussion
took place yesterday at the conference
between Messrs. Parnell and O'Brien
at Boulogne-sur- Mer. This discussion,
according to the Steele, lasted until
toward midnight, and renders a recon
citation between the Irish leaders most
iInDrOl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Dubois Heavy liabilities.

ELGIN, H., Jan. 2-M w. Dubois has
arrived from Texas, and is comforting
with creditors 1t is given out by him
reach $500, 900, with assets of 81 300, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
MISS EHRET MARRIEs A BARON
Wealthy New York Brewers Daughter
Welded to a German Nobleman

Welded to a German Nobleman
BERLIN, Dec. 3l.-Miss Anna Magda-
lena Ehret was married at noon yes
terday to Baron Carl Won Zedlitz-
Leipe, in the village church
of Goerbersdorf, in Schlesien.
bliss Ehret, now Baroness Won Zedlitz,
is the eldest daughter of George Ehret,
the millionaire brewer of New York.
and is one of the wealthiest heiresses
in America. In her own right she is an
enormously wealthy girl, and her father
is also worth about $l5 ,OO0O 900, which
she will eventually II, crit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Death of a weiI-known .Judee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, JAM 5.-Circuit
Judge d. G. Trowhitt. aged 81, died last
evening of softening Of the brain, after
an illness of several months. He was a
distinguished jurist OF many years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Kansas Clty Made RapDy.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 2.-The
President has approved the act provid-
ing for public building at Kansas City,
Mo-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Fifty Dead In q Mine.

LONDON, JAM ga dispatch to the
Times from Vienna, states that fifty
persons were killed outright by the ex-
plosion that occurred in the Trinity
coal pit in Polish Ostrau, on Saturday
last.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Cardinal Layigerie Ill.

RIscARA, Algeria, Jan. 3.-Cardinal
Lavigerie is confined to his rooms in
this town and suffering from malarial
fever
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
Canadian Grocer Fails.

SARN1A, Ont, Jan. 2.-Donald Simp-
son, grocer OF this Mace, has made an
assignment. His liabilities are $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
BIG FIRE IN LONDON.

She English Metropolis Visited by q
Sweeping ConfiagratiOn Scores of
Buildings misunderstanding at Black
friar's Bridge the Flames Reach St.
Benet's Church - Warehouses and
Stores in .Ashes-Little to Stay the
Flames.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-07
HEAVY DEMAND FOR GOLD.
Wall Street Calling on London for FL
Nancial AssisfanCe

nancial Assistance.
New YORK, Dec. 31.-A dispatch from
London received to-day in Wall Street
says it is rumored that large demand
has been made from the Bank Of En-
gland for shipment to New York. Ger
many continues its demand. The bank
charges per cent. for loans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-18
THE PRESIDENT INVITED SOUTH

HE TANKS THE GEORGIA DELEGATION FOR ASK,
ING HIM TO THE AUGUSTA EXPOSITION.
Washington. sept. 1.-THE President this morning
by appointment, received delegation Of prominent
citizens OF Augusta, Ga, who extended 10 him
formal Invitation TO attend the exposition 10 be held
in that city from November to %. The delegailor
was headed By Patrick Walsh. After a few pleasant
remarks had been exchanged, ME Walsh said that they
TO ask his presence NJ their exposition In Noye.
Der. They Lad travelled in several New Eagiand
States and had been received with great courtesy and
hospitality. lie spoke OF the great undeveloped re-
in their section OF the country and said that
they desired 10 follow tbs example Of New England and
diversity their industries They wanted the President
TO encourage them and lend the aid Of his presence
The President said In part:
| think have repeatedly, on every suitable occasion
especially during my recent visit 70 the sOuh-ex
pressed my sincere hope Of the development Of those
marvellous resources. had occasion 10 say then that
features with agriculture There is no competition o.
collision between these industries; ono does not Sper
highest development viii como Recently ! made
trip through New England, and was deeply Impressed
ing in little places where the lives and homes q ne
wOrlNmen we're 50 much cleaner and purer than N Tho
great cities and this was made possible BY the ssss
10 see this development In Alabama and GeorgA
Whether can be with you or not cannot nov az
attention from now on 70 the meeting OF Congress-
Some homo matters OF importance ana some do
foreign. IL | cannot be with you, you Will know uat
my heart is with yOu II can will come bni "
time being so close TO tho meeting OF Congcs,
is doubtful.
NJ. Walsh, in behalf OF the delegation, thanked the
President for his good wishes, and the visitors were
escorted through the Executive Mansion. They viii
spend the day in sightseeing, and expect TO start to-
night for the South.
This afternoon committee representing the Rappa-
hammock Valley agricultural aud mechanical fair Ia.
vited the President 10 attend the fair. The Presidents
did not give any that he would do So Later
in the day Acting Secretary Wharton introduced Pro
fessors Mendenball aud Merriam, who are Just back
from Behr1ng Sea. where iey went as special agents
Of the Government to Investigate the seal nsheres
secretary Tracy came In at tie same time and thed
was short discussion Of the results OF the Inspection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-18
A BROOKLYN OPPORTUNITY.

The Republicans of Brooklyn have an ex-
ceptiona opportunity this fall, not only to roll
ND large vote for the excellent State ticket
which has been put in the field but to make
winning fight for the important local offices that
are to be filed All the circumstances consglre
to favor and aid them. The meetings OF the
various ward associations on Tuesday disclosed
the utmost harmony and cOrdiaity among the
rank and file of the party and disposition to
support the State ticket in the most earnest and
hearty way This was followed on Wednesday
by a demonstration in honor of Mr.. Fassett and
his associate candidates that was truly remark
able in dimensions and in the unbounded en-
thusiasm displayed Such a demonstration at
this early stage OF the campaign Is, we believe
without precedent. 1t bespeaks an uncommonIy
healthy political feeling among our party friends
on the other side of the East River. 1t recalls
the more notable displays of party zeal when
an exciting Presidential contest has been at It's
height. 1t was a spontaneous outpOuring OF the
Republican masses, and is indicative of a deep
seated interest in both the party and the pop
ular candidates who have been named.
In estimating the political situation in Brook
lyn we must add to this splendid demonstration
the fact that the Democrats of Kings County
feel unusually sore and disgrmtled. The at
tacks made by their organ upon Mr.. F.o~er IN
advance of the nomination were bitter in the
extreme. 1t is true that in perfunctory man
ner they acquiesced in the motion to make his
nomination unanimous, but this was done with
q halfheartedness that bodies no good to the
party in the campaign that is now under way
What Mr.. Dewitt said in closing his speech
in behalf of Mayor Chaplin voiced the general
sentiment of the delegates and Of the Democrats
of Brooklyn: ave will retire with that s1llen
and surly temper which will not like the action
of the convention" OF course they do not like
it, They believe that they have been played
with and imposed upon. They will ratify the
nominations made at Saratoga, but they will not
engage in the canvass with any spirit. Their
hearts will not be in it, In their secret thoughts
they will feel that Mr. Flowers defeat will be
fitting rebuke to the party for yielding to the
dictation of Tammany Hall.
Under the circumstances, the Republicans OF
Brooklyn are brought face to face with an OPP
portunty that they cannot afford to neglect.
The feeling of their opponents in respect to
the State ticket will chill their interest in all
political affairs. 1t is the plain duty OF our
friends in that city to put forth mighty effort
to GUST the Democratic ring from power in their
municipality. 1t can be done. The water scan
dial covered Mayor Chaplin and his party with
confusion. The people are anxious for clean,
square, honest city administration. With the
right candidate and vigorous campaign, plus
the bringing to the polls of every Republican
and every believer in good local government
there can be won in November splendid vic
tory for municipal honesty and fair dealing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-18
QUESTIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO THINE.

Tho question for the voterior the voter that IS who
asks any questions at all-is whether he and the State
and the community nh be better of with Mr..
Flower as Governor under the daily guidance Of some
informed and discreet mentor with Mr.. Fassett as
Governor open not only 30 the advice, but subject 10
the direct commands Of Mr.. Platt.-tThc Nev-iorl'
Times.
Tow is it possible to answer that question
until our contemporary produces the Informed
and discreet mentor? Can we persuade The
Times" TO answer few straightforward ques-
tions? It's comment on Flowers nomination,
put in nutshell, is that he is personally weak,
without any qualifications for the Office of Gov
ernor that make his nomination in itself suitable,
and that his strength is derived only from the
excellent financial plank he stands on and from
the conventions suppression OF Hill. Now, then,
if Hill was suppressed, who were the men and
what the influences that turned him down?
Were they reformers and better influences than
HiIpsP Was Hill put down by A. S. Hewitt,
Edward Cooper, w G. Whitney, or. their kind ?
Did not the same forces that suppressed Hill
suppress these men also? Were not Croker
and Murphy the absolute masters of the con-
vention? Is not Flower their candidate? Are
they and their machine better than Hill and
his? Is not the influence of Tammany Hall
the worst and most dangerous influence now at
work in our State politics ? Does not Flower
come before the thinking voter as weak and
colorless candidate held up and he'd down by
Croker and Murphy?
IS the Independent voter to prefer such a
man so dominated to one whose ability and
fitness are by all conceded, whose personal char
acter is above reproach, whose public record is
full OF useful services to all good causes and
against whom nothing is said than that he ia
closely associated with Mr.. Plat? Is the in
fuence of Croker and Murphy and the gigantic
Tammany machine over a weak. unintellectual
person to be preferred to the influence OF Plat
over man of admitted force, intelligence and
moral character? These questions, "The
Times" will see, are based on its own con-
ceptions of all the men involved.
Then, as to significance to be attached to the
financial plank in the Democratic platform, con.
ceding, for the sake Of argument, it's alleged
excellence, is it not true that Flowers financial
record in the last Congress was that Of weak
l" trimmer" lust the sort Of record that would