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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
SWEEPING THE RANCHES.
Cattle Thieves Start Disastrous Fires in
North Dakota.

North Dakota.
FARGO, n. D., Sept. PA monster
prairie fire is sweeping through Billings
County, west of the Missouri River.
The fire has ragged for thirty-six hours,
and several ranchs, together with
scores Of cattle and horses, have been
caught in the flames. Billings County is
sparsely settled. The fire is supposed
to have been started by cattle thieves,
who take advantage of it to stampede
the herds. The fire is said to be near
ing the Missouri, where it will be
brouhgt to halt.
FoRT COLLINS, Col, Sept, 23.-For the
past few days dense volumes of smoke
have been blowing over from the
hills west and southwest of
this town, indicating that large
tracts of timber are on fire in the
mountains atapparently in or about the
south neck of North Park, or Middle
Park. The heat during the day has
been unusual, the atmosphere probably
being good deal affected by these
mountain fires.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
SUNK AT HER DOCK.
The Old Wheler Progress, Goes to
Bottom of Chicago River.


Bottom of Chicago River.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 24.-The old
whaleship Progress, which has been
tied up for months at the State Street
bridge, was run in by sand scow this
afternoon and sunk. The scow was
being towed up the river, and owing to
bad management of those in charge
was allowed to sheer off when passing
the Progress. The scow crushed into
the bow of the old whaleship, cutting a
hole two feet square in the planking,
just at the water line. The ship filed
at once and listed over to the
port side At the time of the collision
there were 200 school children on board
the vessel. inspecting the museum.
The crash startled them, and VIII en- the
water began pouring in terrible panic
ensued. Fortunately the sailors in
charge we're stout Of lungs and arm.
Shouting to the little ones to remain
quiet, as there was no danger, the sail
ors began passing them hurriedly up the
companion-way, where they soon made
their way to the wharf, The last Of the
party had barely reached the dock
when the old ship, which had been
gradually filling with water, settled
down to the river bottom, leaving only
the upper deck bare. The exciteme Mt
during the transfer of the children to
the shore was intense.
The scow that ran into the Progress
was in tow Of the tug Munson of the
Vessel Owners Towing Company. Tie
expressions of satisfaction that were
made by vessel men when they heard
of the sinking of the boat led to the re-
port that the collision was Intentional.
The Progress has been in the way of
tugmen ever since she was tied up at
the State Street bridge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
Three suspicious Cases. New York.

New York, Sept. 24.-There was q
genuine cholera scare tonight on the
Bowerv which caused a crowd of at
least 800 to collect around the latest
supposed victim OF the plague, who lay
on the sidewalk for nearly two hours
before the yellow" ambulance came
and took the sick man to the Floating
Hospital He is Samuel Machinsky,
q years old, clerk employed at 500
Broadway, and residing at 1913 East
Houston Street. He was stricken with
a vomiting spell at the corner of Bow
cry and Houston Street. and when the
regular ambulance arrived the surgeon
refused to take him, saying that he was
a proper case Tor the Board Of Health.
John Calvin, another suspect, was taken
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
MUST REMAIN In JAIL.
Hugh 0'DonneII, the Homestead Strike
Leader, Refused Bail.

Hugh 0'DonneI, the Homestead Strike
Leader Refused Bail.
P1rTsBURG. Pa, Sept 24-In criminal
court this morning Judge Porter handed
down a decision in the application of
Hugh O'Donnell, the Homestead strike
leader, charged with completely IN the
murder OF j. W. Kline, a Pinkerton de-
tective. The application was refused and
ODonnell must remain Ill jail until his
trial.
When O'DOnnell was brought in from
the jail he looked cheerful and evidently
expected to be released AS the opinion
was read his countenanco changed, and
when 1t was ended deep disappointment
could be read on every feature lie was
Immediately taken back to his cell.
In his opinion Judge Porter held that
the evidence against the defendant was
too direct. and therefore he could not allow
bail. "All this testimony said he, lis
liable to be cOntradicted, explained or i'm
peaehed on trial, but in this, as in all
preliminary hearings, we must accept
the testimony offered by this com
mIttee as true. 1t indicates that
the killing in question was done
In riot by body OF men who
had q common understanding or agreement
that they should resist all who opposed
them, to the extent Of taking life, if neces-
Sary, TO accomplish their purpose: that the
defendant was party TO this combination
and that he was present upon tue ground
with full knowledge of the proceedings OF
the rioters and giving them encourage
ment."
The decision was a surprise to the strik-
erS.
HOMESTEAD, Pa, Sept. 24.-The locked
out men to-day received their first benefits
from the Amalgamated Association. Near
ly $4,000 was sent to Homestead to be
paid to the men. and it is stated that
fully One-Ealf OF this amount was given
to members of the mechanical departments
who struck out of sympathy With The
locked-out men. 1t is really SurpriSin e
how confident eff victory the men are grow
ing. Two weeks ago they were all very
blue and 1t seemed only a matter of hours
before they would all go back to work; to-
day there IS not n man IN Homestead who
does not teel that victory is certain. While
this is pay day for the Amalgamated mem
bers, it is also pay day at the mills, and
about $4,000 is being distributed
among the non-union men. This is within
$4,000 of the amount paid before when the
mill was running IN full force. There arc
no more desertionS reported and several
skilled steel workers have come in.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
WILL NOT BACK DOWN.
Senator Davis and the German Catholic
Patriotic Bishop ireland.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. Ex-senator G.
X. Davis when interviewed in regard to
the resolutions adopted by the German
Catholic benevolent societies at Dubuque
requesting MIN to withdraw certain
accusatione alleged to have been made
IN his Senate speech on the Chinese ex-
clusion bill and the Cahensley cOnspira-
cy, and, IN case he refused, threatening
TO appeal to the Catholic brothers in
Minnesota to use all honorable means
to prevent Senator Davis reelection.
He said:
| made that speech in the spirit of the
American citizen and under the most IT,
reSiStable conclusions OF public duty. L
hold that this is one nation undlvlSible
exempt from any attempt by foreign
powers to influence our institutions
or our destiny, by making this country the
settling place Tor foreign colonies for the
purpose of suhjcctlng the United States to
the political intrlgueS OF mOnarchial gov
ernmentS.'
Archbishop, Ireland said Substantially:
/ was more than surprised to read the
dispatches, and still inclined to believe
that no such resolutions were or will be
adopted. Senator Davis and others who
have opposed CahenSly never for a NOM
ent thought of the German Catholics OF
America. for those are supposed to be
loyal Americans opposed to CahenSlylSm.
CahenSly made great mistake when ne
proposed to interfere with the affairs
of the American church, especially in
view of the fact that he is an outsider
and q foreigner. Cahensly was not con-
tent to mix himself up with the religious
affairs Of Americans, but he made of this
interference political matter. Caher sly S
whole language is an insult to our national
honor. BY adopting the resolutions IN ques-
ton the German Catholics assembled in
Dubuque would be putting themselves in
direct opposition to the Catholic heir
archy of this country and Of the Holy See.
The Cahensly memorial stands condemned
by both church and state. as 1t deserves to
be. and those VITO raise defense of it
would show themselves dlSlOyal Ameri-
cans and diSobedient Catholics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE
Odd Fellows Elect Grand Officers at
Portland, Ore.

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 2O.-OHcers
were elected to-day by the Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows as follows
Grand sire, Gen. Campbell, London,
Ont; deputy grand sire !, j. W. Stebbins,
Rochester, n. Y; grand secretary, The
odore A. Ross, Columbus. O.; grand
treasurer, Isaac A. Sheppard, Philadel-
phia.
The grand sire's annual report shows
that the net increase of active lodge:
membership from January l, 1891, to-
January L, 1892, was 48,807. This is the
largest increase ever made in single
year in the history of the order. The,
total membership is 21.146, and in
Guiding the Sisters of Rebecca it reaches
S02. 881. Expenditures for relief during
1891 were S., 176, 382. The aggregate.
wealth of lod ges and encampments is
s7,726,242, an increase of $1S3,OO0 over
the previous year. The number Of can
tons of Patriarchs Militant is 648; num-
Der chevaliers, $4,000. An invitation
has been received to hold the next Sow
ereign Grand Lodge in Chattanooga,
Tenn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
EMBEZZLER ARRESTED.
Assistant Cashier of Kansas City Bank
Caught at Chicago.

Assistant Cashier of Kansas City Bank
Caught at Chicago.
CHICAGO, H.. Sept. ON. c. Curtis,
assistant cashier of the American
National Bank of Kansas City, was
arrested here by federal officers last
night, charged with the embezzlement Ct
between $1,000 and So, 900 from his bank
He was examined before United States
Commissioner Hoyne this morning, and
was held in 10,OOO bonds He will be
taken to Kansas City this afternoon.
Joseph Mack and Frank Black, book
keeper and city collector of the same
bank, were arrested at about the same
time, in Kansas City. They are accused
of embezzling $40, 600 from the bank
Curtis occupied elegant apartm in
the Virginia Hotel on the North Side.
The arrest was surprise to him and
when taken into custody he cried like q
child. He begged that the fact of his
arrest be kept from his young wife,
whom he married only year ago, and
who was living with him and has
a three-months old daughter. Curtis
would say nothing about his case, ex-
cept that he had had trouble with the
cashier of the bank, who crowded all the
work of the institution upon him. For
this reason he left the banks employ,
and came to Chicago. Soon alter his
arrest Curtis sent dispatch to Kansas
City attorney telling him to elk" things
for him with the bank and compromise
the case if possible.
1t is known that Curtis shortages
were made good by q surety company
which went on his bonds. This COM
pany has had its agents looking for
Curtis for some time, but until
recently was unable to locate him. He
was at first disposed to make a fight
against being taken back TO Kansas City,
but decided to turn and face the music.
He will be taken there this evening.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 23.-Mack
and Black were arralgned in court this
morning. The bail of the former was
placed at Sc, 900 and ofthe latter at So, 600.
Neither was able to furnish bail and they
were both recommitted to jail. Their
trial will come up October /. 1t was
stated at the bank this morning that the
entire amount embezzled by Curtis,
Mack and Black was $12,11S, and had
been made good in full
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
PECK IN COURT.
Case Postponed Until Next Wednesday
Afternoon.

ALBANY, n. Y. Sept. A.-Labor Com
missioner CHARLES Peck and his stenog-
rapher, Ebert Rogers, were in the court
of sessions this morning with their
counsel, Edward J. Meegan, for a quarter
of an hour before the court convened.
District Attorney Eaton came ID soon after,
and a Jew minutes later County Judge
Clute and Judges Hampstead and Suei-
veil arrived ard opened court
The Inducements against Mr.. Peck and
Mr.. ROgerS for Enormously removing and
destroying pubic papers required by tile
district attorney. Both gentlemen stood
up to plead when their council interrupt
ca ana asked for an adjournment, as he
would be very busy until next Tuesday.
District Attorney Eaton said he wished
to move the case to trial as speedily as pos
slDle. 1t was finally agreed to put over I'M
til ) p. NJ. Wednesday, the time for the two
men 10 plead to their indictments and
they were each put under 81 900 bail.
the bondsmen being the same gentle
men that became their securities in po-
lice court week ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.
A Chicago Family Taken Sick After Eat
ing Milk Soup.

CHICAGO, H., Sept. 23.-Mrs. Rath-
gerber, widow II years old, LOUIS
Rathgerber, her nephew, % years old,
and their servant girl, all residing at
4116 Vincennes Avenue, had narrow
escape from death by poisoning yester-
day. About an hour and half afier
eating dinner they were taken iii. After
q careful examination the symptoms
were pronounced those attendant on
poisoning. DR.. Clark and DR.. Moore
each took samples of milk soup which
they had for dinner, and it will be an
alyzed to ascertain the nature of the
pOi6On
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
NO SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.

Report of the Grand Jury In the Alleged
Duluth Bribery Case.
DULUTH, Mimi, Sept. 23.-The grand
jury to-day brought in its report on the
recent allegations of bribery in the city
council. 1t was unable to fix the charge
of bribery on any corporation, though
it is the sentiment Of the members of
the Jury that the Duluth & Northeastern
Railway & Terminal Company could
tell good deal about it if it would.
The report, however, goes at length in
to the contract under which the city
printing is this year being done, and
roundly scores the aldermen, the may
or and the city attorney for allowing
such a deal to go through.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
DECLARED CONSTITUTIONAL.
The New York Gerrymauder Made in Extra
Caccion

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. %. = The
general term of the third department
this morning handed down decision in
the legislative apportionment suit,
brought by George c. Carter, of Utica,
against Frank Rice, secretary of state.
The motion and application for man
damus and Injunction were denied and
the superintendent by the extra session
was declared constitutional. The opinion
was by Mavham ?. j., and Justice Her
rick. Justice Putnam expresses no
opinion. not having had time to examine
into the case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
Burned While the People Were Away

OIL CITY, Pa, Sept. 22.-Lightning
struck the Opera House at st. Peters
burg to-day and set it on fire. Most of
the inhabitants of the town were away
attending the Greenville fair. and
though the town had its usual supply Of
water nothing could be done to stop
the flames, which spread till the twenty
houses comprising the main and inhab-
tied part of the town were totally de-
stroyed. St. Petersburg came into
prominence III 1870, shortly after the
drilling in of Marcus Huling's big well,
but for the past ten years st. Peters
burg has been practically a deserted
village. No estimate of the loss can be
OWEN tO-nipht
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
Tribute TO COAL BARONs.

Thirty-twO Millions Squeezed Out of the
People THIS Year.
New YORK, Sept 25.-It is estimated
that the output of coal this year Will be
~. 200, geo tons. 1t is put upon tile market
at an average increase of IS cents per ton
above the prices prevailing before the coal
combine began to apply the screws. Upon
this basis OF figuring the public will
have pad to the coal companies by the end
OF the year So, 000,00J more imam the aver
age payment tor recent years. From pres
cnU indications there is nothing to prevent
Sill iurther advance III the price of coal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
SECURING THE COUNTRY.
A Large Posse of Detectives After the
Kansas Train Wreckers.

Large Posse of Detectives After the
Kansas Train Wreckers.
Topeka, Kas., Sept. pa second
posse are securing the country in
every direction for the miscreants
who wrecked the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe express near Usage
City. Further evidence has been
secured showing conclusivelv that the
wreck was we'll planned. The Santa Fe
Company has employed extra detect
ives and has it's extra force at work on
the case The wounded passenger rs
were all reported as rapidly recovering
this merging, eXcopt Mrs. Mary Lyman,
of Bloomington, H., who it is feared
will die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
Another Order Insoivent.

BosToN, Mass, Sept. PA temporary
Injunction was to-day granted agains
the American Protective League
Th, complainants complain that the
order is insolvent, and it II
alleged that its liabilities are $2,7S1, 600
and its assets but SOL 500. Counsel fol
the order consents to the temporary in
junction. In two weeks there will be s
hearing on the matter of appointing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
The Count L. Free.

New York, Sept. 24.-Recorder Smith
yesterday dismissed the Indictment
against Eugene Mitkiewicz, the alleged
count, who has been prominent in con-
nection with alleged Chinese conces-
sions. The Indictment charged him
with grand larceny.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
THREE EMIGRANTs KILLED.

Disastrous Train Wreck the Burling.
tom Road, Near Sibley, Ia.
SIBLEY, Ia, Sept. pa disastrous
wreck occurred on the Burlington road,
between this place and Ocheyedan, at
IL o'clock last night. Freight No. G.,
east-bound, was going at a high rate of
speed when the track slipped from un-
der it and precipitated the engine and
sixteen cars down a ten-foot embank-
ment. Three pmiorants were killed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
Weekly Rank Statement
Passed a Restless Niet.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 24.-Mrs.
Harrison had restless night due to re-
Vival of the nervous troubles, but fell
asleep early this morning and at noon was
reported to be resting comfortably. There
has been no production Of fluid in the cav
Ity Of the pleura since her return to Wash
ingtOn and the attending physician says
the danger from that particular complica-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
A Case Without a Parallel.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. 24.-To- day
witnessed an event for which the "old-
est inhabitant" cannot recall parallel
"a man sustained sunstroke in ST.
Paul on September "a. Isaac Hannah
fell down at his place of business under
the oppressive heat. He was taken to-
the hospital. He was seriously pros
trated, but the physicians think he will
c11ruiua
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
Possibly a murder

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. Sept. pa
The body OF Michael Sullivan was found
in the canal yesterday. Sullivan was a
discharged private from Co. c, Nineteenth
United States Infantry. When seen last
be had a large sum of money and gold
watch. When found i'll the canal his
pockets had been ritied of all their effects
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
SWEPT BY A TYPHOON.
The Riukiu Islands Devastated-Many
Sailors Drowned.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Sept. 23.-Par-
ticulars have been received by the
steamer Beigic, from Yokohama. OF
destructive typhoon that swept
over the Riukiu Islands. Nearly 5000
buildings were either destroyed or
Managed, sixty junks were wrecked
and a large number of sailors who are
missing are supposed to have been
drowned About third Of the crops
have been rendered useless.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
CLOUDBURST IN MICHIGAN.
The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
The Chief sniff rer of LOSS.

REED. CITY, Mich, Sept. PA disas-
trous cloudburst occurred near here yes
terday. About sixty feet Of the main track
Of the Grand Rapids & Indiana road
north OF Reed City was washed ont. On
the ManiStee branch tie greatest damage
was Done. about 800 feet of the track be-
ing washed cut in the road cuts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
GILMORE'S SUDDEN CALL.
The Great Bandmaster Dies in 81. Louis
Heart Failure Ends His Life.

The Great Bandmaster Dies in ST. Louis
Heart Failure Ends His Life.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 24.-Col. Patrick
Sarsfeld Gilmore, the world famous,
proprietor, manager and leader of the
band bearing his name, died at bis room
at the L1ndell Hotel at 6:45 tonight, of
heart failure, due to Indigestion Gill
more had for several days been feeling
unwell and consulted local physician.
by whom he was treated for Indigestion
This afternoon, for the first time since.
the beginning of his engagement at the
Exposition here, he did not occupy his
usual place and WELD the baton at the
bands concerts. No one surmised.
however, that his illness was ofa serious
nature, and but few believed the first
report of his death.
Col GlImOre's remains Will be taken
to New York City tomorrow night.
They will be accompanied by his wife
and daughter, Miss Minnie, the only
immediate members of his family who,
were present at the time Of his DEATH
A hastily called meeting of the Expo
51tlOn directors was held this evening,
at which it was announced that the
band had Informally agreed to complete
the contract for music at the Exposition
AuC OduO VIII UG uuuSI TIC lSd(l~
ership of Serg Charles FreudenvoIl.
who ranks next in command.
Mr.. Gilmore was seized by an acute
bilious attack at 2:30 this morning, and
grew steadily worse until the end came
Two physicians were at his bedside all
the afternoon, but all help was OF no,
avail.
Patrick S. Gilmore, the great orchestra
director. was born Christmas Day, $780, in
County Galway, Ireland. and at Is was a
leading teacher of music in AthlOne. He
came to this country in 1849, and organ
lied his great band at Boston in 1858, and
with it joined the Twenty-fourth Massa-
chusetts Volunteers in 1861, and served III
the Southwest until the end of the war.
In 1868 he was placed in charge Of all the
bands OF the Department of Louisiana by
Gen. Banks. He originated monster con-
certs in this country and was the
protector of the great ''Peace jubilee
held in Boston in 1869 and 1872. In 1878
he made European tour with his band.
For many years past he has been band
master of the Twenty-second Regiment
N. G. S., New York, and has conducted
concerts in all the large cities of the
country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
BURNED TO A CINDER,
Mrs. Robert Phillips the Victim at tn
Rockaway Beach Fire.

Mrs. RObert PHILIPS the Victim at The
Rockaway Beach Fire.
New YORK, Sept. 21.-The name of
the victim of yesterdays disastrous fire
at Rockaway Beach is Mrs. Robert
Phillips, an employee of the Seaside
Museum. Her body was burned to a
little heap Of blackened ashes. The
burned district comprises two blocks
on Seaside Avenue, five blocks on Rock
away Boulevard, five blocks on Ocean
Avenue, one block on Henry Street.
and one block on Wainwright Place.
The loss, roughly estimated. Is $500 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
DEMAND A RETRACTlON.

Action IN the CahensIy Matter.
DUBUQUE, Ia, Sep9. 21.-At the
meeting of the German Catholic Cen
traI Society, Rev. Father Wurst,
of Wabasha, Mimi, introduced
resolutions denouAcing Senator Davis
for his action in the Cahens-
ly case in the Senate, which is inter
preted as accusation of traitorous con-
duct on the part of German catholics.
The resolutions demand a retraction
from the Senate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28
Murder and Suicide at Denver.

DENVER, Col, Sept. PA gambler
named j. Fl. Kelly, residing at Twentieth
and Larimer streets, this morning shot
and instantly killed his mistress and then
blew his brains out. Jealousy is supposed
to be the cause.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-28

from filthy rear tenement on West
Twenty eighth Street, and butcher
was found with symptoms akin to chol-
era at 322 First Avenue. The men
were taken to the Reception Hospital.