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The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
x,dd,ed His wife,s paramour

PINE BLUFF Ark, May l7.-At noon today Wm. Chiffon, employed at A. D. Higgins lumber mill, shot and mortally wounded Tom Moore, a dairyman at Hoboken suburb, and immediately sur rendered to the sheriff. The trouble was caused by Moore's undue familiar ity with Chilton's wife. Chiffon had warned Moore frequently to keep away. Neigh bors informed Chllton that Moore was meeting her secretly. Today Chil- ton noticed Moore walking toward his house. When iu front he was joined by Mrs. Chiffon and together entered the dwelling. Chiffon got his dou ble' barreled shotgun and when Moore emerged from his house virtually md dled his body with shot.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
FOUND HER PROPER MISSION.
A Bavarian Girl Leaves ConstautInople to
 Join Her Lover,

CUAmrAIGN, Ill.,, May l7.--A quiet wedding the happy result ol TO- mantle attachment occurred today at the little German Reformed Lutheran church at BrOadlands, which met in sutherland, and proves woman's deVo- ton to man to be greater than her love ol duty to God. About two years ago young Henry Rexlorth, who had but re- gently been ordained to the ministry, and Emma Scharpfenberg took tender farewell oi one another in their native home in Wertsberg, Bavaria, each to follow their paths of duty, which lay far apart. Rev. Mir. ReXiorth came 10 America and eventually to Broadlands, while his pretty sweetheart went to Coustautinople to labor among the hea- thens as missionary.
 The young minister led lonely life in America and some time ago lay seri- ously ill for two or three weeks ln hi $ bachelor quarters, neglected and un- cared for. This circumstance at length reached the Knowledge of the young missionary, whereupOn she ceased her abors and started for America, think ing, perhaps, that her lovers lot had al SO been cast among heather. She ar- rived in DauviIle or Wednesday. where she was met by her lover. The meet ing was joyful one and the happy couple set out at once for Broadlands 10 prepare for their marriage.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
roRNADo OKLAHOMA.
A Terrific storm Sweeps Over the New
 Countries.

GUTHRIE, 0. T., May l6. A report reaches here from the western part of the territory that a terrific windstorm has swept over the new countries. All tents and small building in the town of Arapahoe were demolished, the tempo pary court house wrecked and the pa- pers and records scattered all over the country. The tent in which the news paper was published was carried entire Iy away and the entire outfit wrecked. Near Frisco the brick house of M. Ma for was wrecked and the frame houses of John Bacon, Charles Smith, Patton smith and Thomas Harvey destroyed and MT. Harvey badly hurt.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Her Dress Ignlted from the Crate.

PrTsBURG, Pa., May l7,-Miss Lizzie Courtain, whose home is at 2S29 Penn avenue, was horribly burned about the head, lace and body at au early hour this morning. She had been sitting Tn iront.of the grate and her clothing be- came ignited. When aroused from her was burning. She ran through tbe house until she fell to the floor exhaust ed. Before assistance could reach her, the poor girl was burned almost to q crisp. When revived to consciousness for a short time Miss Courtain gave the following story: "When I arose short
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Ate Poke Root.

LOUISIANA, Mo-, May 17.-The guests at the McDade House, not committing the proprietor himself, had close call today from a sure transit to the beyond from too free use of what was suppos- ad to be horseradsh, but upon examina- ton proved to be poke root. The entire household of ten soon after dinner, were seIzed with severe vomiting, spasms oi the muscles, clenched hand, dimness of vision, and, in fact, every symptom Of active poisoning was apparent. A phy- scian was at once called in, and on close questioning the unfortunate people as to what had been served atdinner soon dis covered that poke root was at the bot tom of the trouble.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
May Be DIsbarred.

PHILADELPHIA, May 17.-lt is proba- ble, if not certain, that Hon. Lewis H.. James Doyleston, hitherto one of the best known lawyers in this section oi the state, will be disbarred as a result of the charges of malieasance of official duties and breaches of trust as we'll as of fraud in his conduct in office, which have teen brought against him. So far fifteen such charges have been submitted before Commissioner Eastburn. The most serious are for the sale o( mortgages which had been satisfied.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Eiopes With Her Chicago Lover.

UPPER SANDUsKY, O., May lS.-Miss Lille Didle, aged l9, eloped last night with Bert Smyth, aged q, who recent ly moved to Chicago. The couple be- came acquainted two years ago, but the wealthy parents of the bride secuted at the proposed marriage and placed her in convent. When Smythe went to Chicago she was taken home again, but he kept apprised of her movements, and the absence of her parents yester- day gave the couple the desired oppor- tunity of marriage. A friend had Ob- ,ained license here and the marriage was performed at Bucyrus.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
4 Terrible crime.

OTTAWA, Ill.,, May lS.-Justus Moss, a molder at the Adams factories st Marseilles, disappeared yesterday after perpetrating a fearful double crime. He went home drunk, and, upon he wife remonstrating, gave her merci' less beating and jumped upon her. The woman, who was in delicate con, dition, gave birth to premature child which died, and the mother, after terri ble sufierings, soon followed.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Gored to Death by a Cow.

NIcnoLAsvILLE, Ky, May l7.-Mrs. Mary Batch, living n short distance irom this place, met horrible death yesterday. About o'clock in the even ing she went to the barn yard to milk a COW. No sooner had she entered the lot in which the COW was confined than it turned on her. When she saw the vi- cious animal running toward her she endeavored to escape, but just as she was about to reach place of safety the COW overlook her. She called loudly for help, but before it reached her the animal had gored her to death.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
JOHNSON COUNTY TRAGEDY.
So Further Particulars ot the Shooting
 William Hathaway Arrested.

DOUGLAS, Wyo May 16.-No further news has been received from the scene of yesterdays tragedy in Johnson cOun- ". Some one has broken the wire from here north and the operator here has been unable to communicate with Buffalo since o'clock this afternoon. At that hour the sheriff and posse who went after the body of Wellman had not returned, although they expected when they lett Buffalo to get back by 10 o'clock this morning.
 Hathaway, who was riding with Well. man at the time the assassin's bullet struck him down and who carried the news of the tragedy to Buffalo, has been arrested. It is believed he either com mitted the crime himself or was in col fusion with the assassins. He denIes ell knowledge of the crime.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
A Log Jam.

GRANTsBUEG, Wis, May I6.-One of the largest and hardest log jams ever known in the northwest has been form ing in the St. Croix river at Eagle is- land. It is over five miles long and logs are piled up in all shapes. The river is threatening to cut a new chan mel, and unless checked it will do so and leave the logs on dry land, where they will have to be handled.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Sued His lrather-in-Iaw.

BLOOMINGTON, H., May l7.-ln the circuit court here today Wm. D. Penner Jr., began suit for $600O damages against his father-in-law. John A. Sch- neider. The plaintiff and Miss Josie Schneider were married about year ago. Recently Mrs. Penner returned to her parents and commenced suit for di- vorce, charging her husband with ex- treme and repeated acts of cruelty. MT. Penner charged his father-in-law with prejudicing his wife against him and with exercising undue influence and con trol
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
TERRA AMARILLa GRANT.
MT. Catron Denies Having Sold any Part
 of the Property.

SANTA FE, x. M., May l6.-HOn. T. B. Catron, owner of the famous Tierra Amarillo grant in northern New Mexi- co and southern Colorado, was seen by your correspondent today and he de- nied that he had sold any part of the property to A. II. Patterson of Fort Collins, Colorado. |. is known that MT. Catron and Mr. Patterson had a conference on the subject of purchasing the Colorado portion of the grant and the price was fixed at $3l0 ,000, but Mir CatrJn explicitly denied that sale has been made.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Fatal Accident to q Convict.

MENARD, H., May l7.-John Dapp, a convict carpenter, was thrown from a derrick this afternoon and instantly killed. Henry Eggers, a citizen, fore man, fell at the same time and received slight injuries. The accident was caus- ed by the breaking of q rope. Dapp was serving four years sentence for burglary committed in St. Clair county, and would have been released in Decem- her next. He had served one term in Jefferson City, Missouri.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
England at Chicago.

LoSDoN, May l7.-It was understood that when the government decided to increase the grant for the purpose of the British section at the Chicago worlds fair from $l25, 900 to $3O0, ,000 that the intention of charging exhibitors in pro- portion to the amount of space occupied had been abandoned. This is now con firmed by an official circular issued by the royal commission, and which an- nounces that all space in the British section will now be granted free of charge.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Four Thousand For Islander.

LEBANON, Ind, May l7.-Judgenent for $i, ,U00 was rendered here this morn ing by jury in favor of Thomas W Cecil, of Indianapolis, for islander. II came out iE evidence that Post claimed Cecil owed him 0S cents, and that Post repeatedly called Cecil thief for mol paying the account It was the third time the case had been tired, each o which had resulted in judgement ir favor of the plaintiff.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
A Fatal Mistake.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, May l7.-Mr. E. Q. Smith, prominent chairmaker of this place, is in a critical condition tonight, and George Zacharis, a l7-year-old boy, is dead as result of partaking of come gravy made up of cornmeal in which q lot of arsenic had been placed. Mir. Smith owns farm near Franklin, Ind, ', and with the boy had gone there, in- tending to administer the mixture to field mice. The unfortunate boy, who set about getting dinner, got hold of the the wrong sack, with the above result. MT. Smith will probably recover.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
BLACIkMAILED HIM.
4 Man Shoots Woman With Whom He
 had Been Intimate.

LINCOLN, Neb., May l6.-Myron Pratt engineer at the postoflice builiing, to. night shot and instantly killed Mrs. Margaret II. Henry. The shooting took place in the heart of the residence part of the city and almost st the door. step of the woman's home.
 The only known motive for the affair is found in the story of Pratt, who claims that two years ago his victim had been extortlng money from him by a system of blackmail. The two are known to have been very friendly at one time, and their intimacy nearly caused q separation of Pratt and his wife.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Gentle Democrats Win.

SALT LAKE, Utah, May l3.-In case tried in a justice cont here today it was practically decided that the Gentle wing of the Democratic party constitu- ted that organization in Utah, instead of the wing composed of mixed Mor- mons and Gentlles. The decision, the Gentle Democrats believe, will have great influence with the committee on Credentials in the National convention and will secure their delegates their seats.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
To Test The Jewish Sabbath.

VALPARAISO, Ind, May IA suit to to decide the status of the Jewish Sab bath under the Indiana law has been begun in the circuit court at Grown Point. Charles Pitzler refused to sign an assessment sheet on Saturday, the recognized Hebrew Sabbath. A justice of the peace decided against Pitzeler. He appealed to the circuit court. II necessary Pitzeler will carry this matter to the supreme court.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
THE GREAT UNFINISHED.
California Democrats Hold a Convention
 in Fresno.

FRESNO, Cal, May l7.-The San Fran cisco delegation to the Democratic state convention held caucus this morning and debated the chairmanship question. It was finally decided to leave the dele gates free to exercise their individual preferences and majority of the San Francisco delegation favored Ostrom, and his election seems almost certain. Nine.tenths of the delegates will prob ably be instructed for him. The con. vention meets at D. m.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
POOR UNFORTUNATE.
She Will Be Beheaded and Afterwards
 Burned.

LONDON, May 17.--Advices from St. Petersburg say that the petition for the modification of the sentence of death passed upon Mrs. Hanna Saino upon conviction of having caused the death of her husband, professor at the State College at Tevastehus, has been refused and the sentence will be carried into effect in few days. The woman is first to be beleaded and her body burned afterwards. She is only twenty-two years of age and remarkably handsome. She has been married to her husband , who is eight yeafs her senior, for two years. Needing funds on account of an outside love affair she forged his name to a check for large amount, and when called to account placed in cup of coffee of which he partook enough pois- on to kill dozen people.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
NEW MEXICO CAPITOL FIRE.
Was Undoubtedly Incendiary and VII
 be Investigated.

SANTA FE, N. M., May lS.-An off. cial inquiry into the cause of the State House conhagration will be instituted by the Capitol commission tomorrow, Some sensational disclosures are ex. pected, as undoubtedly the fire was o incendiary origin, and the ian!tOr
 guards and others tell many conflicting stories. The nain walls escaped with little injury and an be used again
 All the official records. archievs and much of the furniture was saved. Con. gress will be asked to grant an apprO priation to restore the building, as thu territory is bonded up to it's full limit
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19

ly after this morning was very tired, and after getting dressed eat down be- fore the fire. 1 must have fallen asleep, for was suddenly startled by finding my clothing on fire. did all could to smother the flames, but the pain was so great that lost control over my self.'' She died about noon, and the coroner was notified.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
ONLY THE FLAVOR LEFT.
Ice Cream for Masonic Festival Returns
 to the Elements.


 to the Elements
 The Masonic lodge of this city con- cluded to give an ice cream social in their spacious parlors on Tuesday even ing.
 The cream was ordered on Sunday morning to be furnished by one of the leading confectioners on Washington street. He misunderstood the order and delivered the tempting viand at the hall on the same evening. No one knew of the mistake until Tuesday evening after the preliminary exercises were over, when some one went to the freezer to dish up cream, but 10 all had vanished. A messenger was dispatched to the store where the order had been left and the explanation made was Imaginable in the extreme. Why said the excited messenger, "when we opened the can there was nothing but the flavor left" It is needless to say they all had ice cream that evening. but they repaired to the confectioner parlors 10 get it.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
A Big nT,ne Sale.

PREscorr, Aliz:, May lS.--One of tho largest mining sales ever made in this section has been consummated, whereby Dr. n. II. Warner has become owner of the Hillside group of mines, the prr- chase price being S500,0J0. The prop erty was owned by John Lawlel and Judge F. ". Welle, and turned over to the new owner yesterday.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
She Don't Like Vie.

NEW YoRR, May l7.-Mrs. Emma Becwith who has been offered the nomi- nation for vice president of the United States on the equal rights ticket, de- clares while she would accept the posi- ton with either Belva Lockwood or Francis Willard as nominee for first place, she would not run on the same ticket with Victoria Woodruff.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
CHAIRMAN GARRISON
E1presses His Opinion on the Political
 situation.

Situation.
 CHICAGO, May l7-Chairman Clark son, of the Republican national com mittee, arrived this morning from Hot Springs, Ark, fully restored to health. To reporter he said the seven million Minneapolis have not made up their minds regarding the candidate. The result of the state conventions clearly shows this. More uninstructed dele gates are in the convention than ever known in the history of the Republican party. Most of the instructed delegates come from the southern states.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
OPEN TnEFAIR oN SUNDAY.
Resolution Passed by the Association of
 Machinlsts,


 CmCAGo, May l6.-The International Association oi Machinists in convention passed resolution asking, on behalf of the 5O,O00 workingmen they represent, that the worlds fair be opened on Sun day.
 The following were elected members of the General Executive board: J, O'Connell, Oil City. Pennsylvania Harry Speak, Washington, D. C.; G. '. Goodwin, Cheyenne, Wyoming; J. c, Schutt, Galveston, Texas C. Casllemau Chicago; D. Douglass Wilson, Birming- ham, Alabama, and w. G. Ashe, Boston, Massachusetts.
 The place chosen for the holding oi the next convention is Indianapolis The work ot the assembly is now practi cally completed. The convention will adjourn tomorrow evening.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
WILL BE OPENED TO SETTLEMENT
Survey of the Fort Cummings and For
 seIden Reserves.

SANTA FE, N. NJ. May 16.-Surveyor General Hobart has had notice to sur vev the Fort Cummings and Fort Sel. den abandoned military reservations with a view to opening the same for settlement. The property will be sold at auction 10 the highest bidder. The Fort Selden reserve in Dona Ana county covers 10000 acres and the Fort Cum mings reserve in Sierra county consists of 2,000 acres. The tracts comprise aome of the best fruit lands in the Rio Grande valley.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
DEATH SPOILED THE GAME.
A Hoosier on His Way to Buy "Green Goods" in New York Drops Dead.

INDIANAPOLIS, May l6 w. A. Scott, who lived at Stones Crossing, Johnson county, all his life aud bore good re- pntation, sent the following dispatch from here Saturday night;
 k. J. Warren, No i75 Canal street, New York;
 All right Will invest S6JO W. A. Scott. This was sent in response to summons from a green goods dealer whom, Scott sent out to meet in New York. At the depot here, however, he dropped dead. In his pocket were found instructions from the green goods man as to what he should do in New York.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19

the clam of quarter of a million pre- entered by Archbishop Riordan. The claim is founded by contract made by Mrs. Fair in 1890 agreeing to give the arch bishop the sum named for Catho- lie seminary
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Good for the Children.

BERLIN, May l7.-At review of the troops at Spandau yesterday the em- peror gave a sudden order to the mayor to close the schools and let the children attend the review. Within fifteen minutes 5000 children were on the drill grounds.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Young, but Desperate.

SPARTA, H., May 17.-Charles Jones, aged l5 years, shot and instantly killed Julia Mcfarland, F years of age, last night and then himself, he dying in stantly. The tragedy was the result of the girl refusing to marry him.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
School Progress.

A petition was filed yesterday with Judge Baxter tor new school district, to be made up from districts oiA, eight and fourteen, the greater portion from ohe latter. The petition was signed by tight heads of families.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Yellow Fever.

PoRr LIMoN, Costa Lica, May IT, The rumor has been prevalent for sev- eral days of another serious outbreak of yellow fever at San Juan Del Norte, Greytown. The authorities deny the report, but there appears to be good ground for believing it authentic.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Benu,ifuI Sun Spots.

PROVIDENCE, k. l., May 17.-Obser- yer Frank E. Seagrave has discovered beautiful group of spots on the sun, distinctly visible to the naked eye. They should be central about Monday. Anroral displays are likely to follow.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
PROBABLY FATAL ACCIDENT.
An Ore Hnuler Sadly Crushed at Lead
 viIIe,


 vile,
 LEADyILLE, Colo, May l6. Alexander Pollen, an ore hauler, was the victim o a runaway accident this morning which injured hm so severely death may en. sue. Pollen was coming to one of the local smelters with heavy load of ore drawn by six horses. On down grade the team became frightened at passing engine, and despite the efforts of he driver ran away. The heavy wagon struck an obstruction and upset. Pol. len was thrown violently to the ground most of the contents of the wagon iall ing on him. He was picked up in au unconscious condition and carried into an adjoining house, where it was found he had sustained several broken ribs and internal injuries.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
WnnIs AlSO.OOn

SAN FRANclsco, May l6.-John w.. . Mackay and k. V. Dray, executors of the estate of Mrs. Theresa Fair, ex- wife of the mining millionaire, refused to pay
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19

KANSAS ClTY, May l7.--Not withstand ing he heavy rains lasa night the Mis- souri river is falling here and at all points above.
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
Tom paino's Homestead soid.

NEW YORK, May 7.-An Ohio firm homestead of Thomas Paine during his
The weekly Republican., 1892-05-19
UNAVAILING HERuISM.
.an Iowa Boy Drowns With His Playmate
 Whom He Tries to Save,

MUsCATISE, To-, May l7.-At noon to- day two lads named Gremmell and Kep- ping, employed in q iath mill here, were playing about the logboom, when one of them fell into the water and sank. The other at once plunged in, and as his companion rose caught him and tried to help him ashore. Neither conld swim and no one was at hand to help them, and both were drowned. The river is being dragged irutlessly.
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