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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY.
Something About the New Arrangemen
of Trade.


of Trade.
OTTAWA, Ont, March 16.-Lord Stan
ley, the governor general, to-day trans
mitted to Parliament the documents re-
lating to the recent negotiations at
Washington between the Canadian dele
gates and Secretary Blaine, respecting
the extension of trade relations between
Canada and the United States. No basis
on the trade question was reached. It
transpires that Secretary Blaine insisted
that the meeting must be regarded as
purely informal and private. 1t is pro-
posed that a commission Of two experts
shall be appointed, one by Great Brit
ain and one by the United States, and
report as to restrictions and regu-
lations which should be adopted
to prevent purse seining on terri
torial waters Of the United States and
Canada respectively, and also in waters
inside of the territorial limits Of either
country; to prevent other destructive
modes OF fishing in land waters contig-
uous to the United States and Canada
to prevent pollution and obstruction of
such contiguous waters to the detriment
of fisheries and navigation.
1t is proposed that in the United
States aud Canada all duties shall be re-
moved from fish Of all kinds except fish
preserved in Oil: also from fish oil and
other products of fish, products of the
United States and Canada. While the
aforesaid articles are allowed to be
brought into the United States
without duty by British subjects,
the privilege of entering ports,
bays and harbors of the coast
of Canada shall be accorded to the Uni
ted States fishing vessels by annual Ii
censes free of charge for QUILTING for
fishing. Like rights are to be CIV
en- to fishing vessels of Canada on
Atlantic coasts of the United States,
while the aforesaid articles are allowed
to be brought into Canada without duty
by American citizens.
A proposal was submitted subsequent
ly by Secretary Blaine and agreed to by
the Canadian minister for Joint survey
to be made of the territory adjacent to
the boundary line Of the United States
and the Dominion between the terri
tory Of Alaska and the province of Brit
ish Columbia and the Northwest terri
tory Of Canada with a view to the
ascertainment of facts and data
necessary to permanent delineation of
the boundary line Another PROPOSE
ton submitted by Secretary Blaine and
agreed to by Canada was that the gov
ernments of the United States and of
the Dominion of Canada determine up
on method of more accurately mark
ing the boundary line between the two
countries and the waters of Passama-
quoddy Bay in front of and adjacent to
Eastport, Me.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
BOODLERs ON THE RACK.
Chicago City Officials Charged with Re-
ceiVing Brides,

Chicago City Officials Charged with Re-
ceiving Brides.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March I6.-Ine grand
jury to-day commenced an Investigation
Of charges of bribery preferred against
number of aldermen. 1t is alleged
that twenty-five members OF the coun-
Gil have accepted brides for passing va
rious privilege ordinances. The COM
panies that have spent the money are
the Northern Pacific Railroad Compa-
ny, the Waukesha Hygeia Mineral
Springs Company, the Economical Gas,
the Terrence Elevated Terminal and
the Calumet Electric.
The scenes about the criminal court
building to-day were repetition of tie
exciting incidents that marked the in
vestigatlon four years ago that landed in
the penitentiary halfa dozen of the best
known politicians Of the city. The
inquiry, which began to-day, opened
with supposed "squealer" as the
first witness, to disclose the
secret money-getting methods of his fell
low aldermen. The witness was Aid.
Stanley Kunz, who, while in bis cups,
gave utterance to some strikingly queer
remarks the other night on the floor of
the council chamber, and who, it has
been stated, felt that he had not re-
ceived all that he was entitled to when
favors were being passed around for
franchises worth hundreds Of thou
sands.
While Kunz was in the jury room and
being put upon the rack, reports were
current among the interested groups
outside that at least one alderman had
fed the city, and that num-
Der Of others were under de-
tective surveillance. Il was stated
that President @. K. G.. Billings,
of the Gas Trust, would be the next
witness after Kunz, and would be fol-
lowed by City Clerk Van Cleave, the
latter of whom is present at all meet
ings of the aldermen.
States Attorney Longnecker had an
earnest conference with Detective John
Bonfeld, of Anarchist fame, before the
that the prosecution had struck
a snag at the outset in the
fact that the corporations interested in
the alleged fraudulent grants had
representatives. in the member
ship of the grand jury. Color
was lent to this report by an
announcement after Aid. Kunz came
out of the jury room that no other wit
nesses would be examined till to-mor-
row. Kunz denied having given up
any valuable information, but admitted
that he was to be recalled later on.
States Attorney Longenecker said:
"Kunz can tell great deal; in fact we
have so much incontrovertible evidence
that he can do as he pleases about veri-
flying it."
The states attorney seemed to have
no doubt Of the indictment of number
of the city fathers forming a we'll organ
lied ring, and the sibility that much
larger fish would be caught in the net.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
LAND GRABBERS DUPED.
They and Not the Actual Settlers Wer
OVer-reached.


OVer-reached.
ONEL, Neb., March 16.-One of the
most gigantic land grabs in the history
of the development Of the West was at
tempted in this city to-day, but when
the halt hundred spectators involved in
the deal marched up to the Office of the
local register Of the United States land
office, shortly after day break this morn
ing, they suddenly discovered that the
hundred pioneers in this vicinity,
whom they hoped to dispossess of their
lands, were not to be defrauded, and
that they themselves were the dupes.
The affair was engineered by j. Fl.
Stewart travelling emigrant of the Pa
cific Short line. and known in Eastern
railroad circles.
Recently he sent out circulars to
prominent land dealers in Nebraska
and Iowa intimating thas he had Incl
dentally discovered that the titles Of ali
the valuable lands in this vicinity were
not in the many settlers occupying them,
ana that through him they could be Sc
cured as government lands, and he Sc
cretly arranged a big excursion to
leave Sioux City last night for
the place. The secret Of secur-
ing the land worth thousands Of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23

dollars an acre was not to be divulged
until the party reached Oneil. They
then were to pay Stewart sums ranging
from $101 to $500 for the information,
the amount to be determined by value
of the property. They were told that
they wonld have to fight it out
with the settlers then on the
land. Just before dawn the train
reached Oneil. The visitors rushed to
the hotel, took their choice Of section
of land from plat exhibited by Stew
art, paid their money and filed up to the
land Office to make the filings. The
long line of spectators was discovered
when day broke, and great excite
ment prevailed when the first
Spectator confidently stepped up
to the clerk and presented his
paper for what he supposed
the choicest piece Of farming land in
the state. He was coolly told that the
description related to some sand hills
lying forty miles from Oneil, in the
Ponca Indian reservation, and could not
be filed upon. This was all the land
under consideration. 1t is estimated
that Stewart made from S., 900 to $1O,-
900 by selling the information
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
MINERS RETURN TO WORK.
Operations Resumed in Nearly All Col
lieries-Durhan Men Still Out.

Operations Resumed in Nearly All Col
lieries-Durhan Men Still Out.
LONDON, March 21.-Nearly Sill the
miners who quit work on the 18th inst. !,
with the exception of the Durham
miners, who are not members of the
Federation, resumed work this
morning, In few districts where
the miners are still idle mine
owners insist that the men shall
remove without payment the falls of
earth that have occurred during the
week of their self.imposed idleness.
This the men refuse to do. In other
collierIes there is some friction in con-
sequence of the Federation's decision
to limit work to five days week.
The strikers in Durham who quit
work not with any idea of causing an
advance in the price of coal, but with
the intention Of resisting threatened
reduction in wages, number $4,000
Tbs newspapers predict that in this dis
trict there will be protracted struggle
between the men and their EMPLOYERS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
A NEW PHASE.
Something VIII Turn Up in the Boyd
Thayer Case.


Thayer Case.
LINCOLN, Neb., March 1S.-On Tues
day next Gen. Thayer will move in the
supreme court of the state for q re-
opening of the case of Thayer VS.. Boyd.
This announcement comes as q sur
Braska, - but ''' is thoroughly relia
BILE. When the mandate from the
supreme court Of the United States
was served on the judges Of the state
court last Tuesday Gen. Thayer was out
of the city and was represented by
counsel. The ex-governor returned
last night, and expressed surprise at the
issuance of the mandate. He had no
knowledge of his presence being needed
and thinks the court is in duty bound to
reopen the case upon his application.
Gen. Thayer says he is impelled to this
action by the earnest solicitation of
leading men of the state. Judge Blair
of Omaha, and eN-Supreme Justice M.
3. Breeze, of this city, will probably
act as attorneys for the ex-governor.
They will base their argument on the
theory that the court at Washington in
its decision merely overruled the de-
murrer of Gov. Thayer. Therefore it
is only necessary for a reply to be filed
to Gov. Boyd's answer, which AYERS up
on information and belief, that Joseph
Boyd, father of James E. Boyd, had
completed his naturalization in 1854, at
a time when James E. Boyd was q min
or and alleging further that James E..
Boyd had for many years been q citizen
of the United States within the meaning
of the law, and acts of Congress.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
SEVEN ARE INDICTED.
True Bills Returned Against Chicago Al
dermen.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 21.-Just before
8 o'clock this afternoon the grand jury
returned indictments against the follow
ing seven aldermen:
w. j. O'BRIEN.
d. r. O'BRIEN.
NICHOLAS A. CREMER.
PATRICK j. GORMAN.
PHILIP JACKSON.
5. NJ. GOsSELIN.
j. I. DoRMAN.
The indictments are for feloniously
conspiring to commit bribery.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 21.-Excitement
over the Doodle investigation was
heightened to-day by rumors of i'm
mediate indictments being forthcoming.
To a direct question whether indict-
ments would be found to-day, Gen. Lieb,
foreman Of the grand jury, said: All
can state Is we are getting along famous
ly. We don't care SO much for the lit
tie fish; it's the big ones we are after,
and we are getting pretty close to them,
| mean not only aldermen bat we'll
known citizens; in other words, the
men who offered the bribes." Officials
of the Gas Trust led the list of the wit
nesses examined to-day.
A sensation was sprung by the jury
suddenly appearing before Judge Cliff
ford in body and demanding an at
tachment for Aid. Roth. The alderman
III question had been subpmn@d,
and was understood to be one
of the ''squealers, but for some
reason had failed to put in an appear
ance to testify when wanted. Soon
after the attachment was issued Roth
came to the point and was quickly
ushered into the inQulsition chamber
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
TEN SEAMEN DROWNED.

Loss OF q Brig off Isle of Wight with All
Hands.
LONDON, March 16.-Tne British brig
Gudson, bound from Fowey, to which
port she belongs, has been wrecked
on The Shingles, off the Isle Of
Wight. She sent up signals of dis
tresS which were readily responded 10
by life boat, but the sea was so ire
me men nae 4y high that It was Impossible
The brig was too far off shore for q
rocket to reach her and those aboard of
her had to be abandoned to their fate.
She had crew of ten men and all of
them we're drowned. Four bodies, on
which there were life belts, and guam
tity of wreckage, have been washed
ashore from the brig
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
BLAZE AT ESCANABA,
Sutherland shoe Company, of MiIwau
kee, Suffer q s., 900 Loss.

kee, Suffer q S. 900 Loss.
EscANABA, Mich, March 21.-Fire de-
stroyed the Stonhouse Building, on
Ludington Street, occupied by the Suth-
erland Shoe Company, of Milwaukee,
and by Justice Of the Peace Stonhouse
as an office. Loss on building, s. 900;
insurance, $4,O0O; loss Of Sutherland
Shoe Company, s., ZOO; insurance, $3, 800
The shoe company only moved into the
building last Wednesday, and had not
yet got opened for business. They only
placed their insurance Saturday. The
fire may have caught from a cinder
from a fire in an ice house one block
away which occurred twelve hours pre-
Wong
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
KILLED at a Churcn Service.

VAN buren,, Ark, March 21.-A row
occurred yesterday at a country church
near Fuller, Scott County, in which
Robert Doss and Jefferson Jones were
the principal figures. One was armed
with shot gun and the other had a
Winchester rifle. In the melee these
men shot at each other and both were
MORALLY wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
FOUR LIVES LOST IN A FIRE.
Fatal Blaze in Meat Market In a Lon
don Suburb.

LONDON, March 1S.-A fire occurred
this morning in a butchers shop IN Lii
libridge Road, Brompton, causing the
death of four persons. The apartments
over the shop were occupied by the fam
lily Of the butcher, man named West
on. The fire spread with great rapid
ity, and cut off the escape of Mrs. West
on, her two children and girl named
Amy Glover, who was employed as
cashier in the shop. After the fire
their bodies were found burned to g.
crisp. Another woman who was in the
house was terribly burned, but man
aged to make her way to the street.
She was removed to a hospital, where
the doctors say there is no possible
hope of her recovery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
GEN. KELTON WILL BE CHOSEN.
He is to Be the New Commander of the
Washington Soldiers Home.

Washington Soldiers Home.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 21.--An
unexpected bit of army patronage has
been placed at the disposal of the Presi-
dent by the resignation of Gen. Orlando
B. Wilcox, OF the governorship of the
United States Soldiers Home. In the
eyes of retired army officers, who alone
are eligible for the position, this is
regarded as the most important army
billet within the control Of the Presi-
dent. While no additional pay
is attached to the office the fact that
magnificent home is provided free Of
rent to the incumbent is sufficient in
ducement to cause almost any one of
retired generals to accept the detail. A
dozen or more Of the retired officers en-
tered the contest for the succession to
Gen. Wilcox. The fight, however,
may be regarded as ended, for there is
little doubt that Gen. John G. Kelton is
booked for this choice billet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
DE MORES FIGHTS A DUEL.
A French Prefect Dangerously Wounded
by the Marquis.

by the Marquis.
PARIS, March 16.-A duel was fought
yesterday between the Marquis de
Moles and M. Isaac, the sub-prefect Of
Fourmies. The cause was letter which
the Marquis published some time ago
rejecting upon the character Of M.
Isaac. Isaac was dangerously wounded
in the right breast, and great loss Of
blood caused the seconds to forbid the
duel proceeding, Marquis de Mores
married o daughter of L. Won Hof-
mann, the New York banker. For
several years the couple lived in the
ranch. He is small in stature out big in
courage, and was terror to the cow
bows.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
afternoon:
MRS. OSBORNE DYING.
Prison Life and Disgrace Have Broken
Her Health and Spirits.

LONDON, March 21.-It is believed
ieved that Mrs. Ethel Osborne, in pris-
on for nine months for larceny and per-
jury, is dying. Her condition has been
such that before her trial and after her
condemnation she was confined in the
infiTmary attached to the Holloway
model jail. The disgrace she has
brought upon herself and her family
has proven greater than she can bear.
To-day it is announced from the prison
that she is in comatose condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
Tragedy at Denver.

DENVER, Col, March 21.--Thomas De-
forney shot Nike Fox last evening, who
died few hours later. The trouble
arose over Fox's attention 90 Defor-
ney's wife Last evening Fox entered
the Detorney residence and attempted
to embrace Mrs. Deforney. DE orney
elected him. Fox returned and at
tackled Deforney with knife, and in
self-defense Detorney shot him through
the head
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
EXPELLED FROM COMMONS.
Seat of Hastings, Convicted of EmbezxIe-
ment, Declared Vacant.

seat OF hastings, convicted OF En- DeZXlo-
nent, De cIared Vacant.
LONDON, March 21.-In the House of
Commons to-day Mr.. Balfour, the gov
eminent leader, moved the expulsion
of George Woodyatt Hastings (Liber-
all, member tor the Eastern Division
Of Worcestershire, who on the
18th inst was convicted, on his
plea Of guilty, of appropriating
TO his own use certain moneys and Sc
cUrities which he had received in his
capacity Of trustee under the will of
John Brown, and who was sentenced TO
five years penal seryitude. Mr.. Glad
stone said he thought Mr.. Balfour had
arrived at the right conclusion as to the
action the House should take ia the
matter. The motion was adopted in
silence, and Hastings ceased to be a
member of Parliament.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
PERRY's sCHAcKLEs SAWED.
The New FORK Train Robber Nearly les
It'll

SYRACUSE, n. Y, March 17.-Deputy
Sheriff Collins has found two fine saws
secreted in the cell of train robDer
Perry in the Lyons jail. The hemp
about the shackles to prevent them
chatting his ankle was removed, and
the irons fell to the floor. They had
been cut through by file No trace of
such tool could be found. Inside the
lining of his waistcoat $3.50 in bills was
found.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
WAS DONE WITH A BOMB.
Startling Report Regarding the Belgium
Mine Explosion.

BRUSSELS, March 21.-The police OF
the city have made further seizures OF
Anarchists documents. Fearing dis
turbances on May Day the government
will call out three classes OF militia to
assist the troops. 1t is reported that
the recent mine explosion at Anderluis
was the work of q spiteful miner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
FACED DEATH EVERY MINUTE.
Terrible Ride of an Indiana Man That
Will Cost Him His Life.

Win Cost Him His Life.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind, March I'm
attempting to pass between two cars of
a freight train, James Galbraith, mail
carrier, had his feet caught between the
drawheads and the deadwood. There
was no brakestaf on either car, and he
was obliged to cling to the deadwood.
The train started and ran eighteen
miles before Galbraith was found.
When the train was stopped, and he
was released, it was found that both his
feet were crushed so badly as to neces-
state amputation. He cannot live.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
WAR ON THE BISCUIT TRUST.

The Government Decides to Commence
Suits Against the Combine.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March 2l.-Acting
upon the report of United States
District Attorney Milchrist, of Chicago,
who has been for some time investigat-
ing the methods Of the Biscuit Trust,
the encouragement has decided to
prosecute that ""ncern IS opposed to
the anti trust aW,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
FIND A HAVEN IN AMERICA.

Three French Bankers, Who Failed, Said
to Have Fled to This Country.
PARIS, March 2l.-lt is reported That
Molten, Herrard and Gueyrand, di-
rectors of the Banque des Chenins de
Ferret Industrie, which failed Saturday,
have fed TO America.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
CANADIAN PACIFIC STRIKE.

Conductors and BraBemen Leave Their
Posts To-day.
WINNIPEG, Man., March 1.-THE con-
ductors and brakemen on the Canadian
Pacific Railway went out on strike at
l o'clock this morning. The passenger
trains are moving, but few freight trains
are in operation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
AN ASYLUM FOR FIELD.
The Financier VIII Not Stand Trial for
Embezzlememt at This Time

Elm DeZZlemeht at This Time.
New York, March 16.-Judge Van
Brunt to-day handed down his decision
in the case Of Financier Field. He says
he is not fully satisfied as to the sanity
or otherwise of Mr.. Field. He thinks,
however, Mr.. Field is not in condition
mentally to plead to any charge, and
he should be confined in a state asy-
lum. This was ordered, with an in
junction that Field be kept in such a
place until the question Of his sanity or
insanity be fully determined
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
WENT DOWN WITH THE FLOOR.
Crowd at % Political Meeting in Ireland
raciIaitaten IDto = Celar.

FrAcl pltaTsN
DUBLIN, March 16.-During the politi-
co-municipal meeting held in house
on Francis Street, this city, yesterday,
the floor of the meeting room collapsed
and all present were plunged iuto the
cellar below. Many We're in ured serl-
ously. and were taken to hospitals.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
Prohibition Ticket Named.

Providence, r. l., March 15.-At the
Prohibition state convention to-day, D. !
Russell Brown was nominated for gov
ernor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
MONEY FOR THE HARBORS.
Allowances for Wisconsin Ports in the
Appropriation.
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 21.-Fol-
lowing are the allowances made in the
river and harbor bill as given out this
aftarUOO~1.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-03-23
EMPEROR WILLIAM WELL.

The Kaiser Has Recovered fr ON HIS Ke-
cent Indisposition.
BERLIN, March 16.-Emperor William
has recovered sufficiently from his in
disposition to allow of his again leaving
the palace. In company with the EN-
press he went for drive this afternoon
IN a closed carriage.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-11-04
COpnarfialQ.

o. X. Krause has gone to New York
to meet his wife who sailed from Ger
many, Oct. 25th.-Patrick Whalen has
moved his family into the house vacat-
ed by Cornelius Foley.-Miss Foster
who has been visiting Mrs. Brown has
returned home.-Mr. Suitor has NOV
ed his family here from Canada and
are to live in the Porter house.-Born,
Oct. 21st, son to Mr.. and Mrs. W. F.
Coburn.-Mrs. James Hoskins and
daughter Nellie, spent few days last
week with her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Titus, in Chelsea.-Mr. Birch's family
haved moved into the house vacated
by Mrs. Briggs, and Thos. Reeves into
the tenement with will Coburn.-Mrs.
Merlin who has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Lizzie Rule, for several
weeks past has returned to her home
in Jewett City, Conn.-Mrs. Granville
who has been living in Beanville for
some time moved back here.-L. l..
Beeman our Presiding Elder, preached
here last Sabbath.