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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
POLLY FRISCH NOW SANE.
After Serving Thirty three Years In
Prison She May Be Pardoned.

After Serving Thirty three Years In
Prison She May Be Pardoned.
ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 10.-In 1859 Polly
Frisch was indicted in Genesee County
for killing her husband and two chill
dren by poisoning them with arsenic.
-Four trials were had, upon the last of
which she was convicted and sentenced
to be executed. An application was
made to Gov. Morgan for clemency. He
caused an investigation to be made
by an expert who reported that
the prisoner was insane, and her sem
tence was thereupon committed to i'm
prisonment for life. She was at first
sent TO the prison at Sing Sing, but att
erwards was transferred to the Kings
County penitentiary, and has now
served an Imprisonment of more than
thirtv-three years. DR.. Homer L. Bart
lett, for many years attending physician
at the penltentiary, has assured
Gov. Flower that she is now and Tor
many years been perfectly sane, and
there is 10 reason to believe that she
will ever become otherwise. A very
strong appeal has been presented to
Gov. Flower for her pardon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
WILL STICK TO GOLD.
Cold Water on the Monetary
Conference.
Germany Will Maintain Her Present
Standard.

BERLIN, Dec. 12.-In the Reichstag to-
day, Count Won MeritSchbach, a. member
of the Conservative party, asked
the government to assist the BIZ
metallsts at the International Mon
etary Conference at Brussels. Chan
cellOr Won Caprivi replied that the Ger
man delegates to the conference had been
instructed not to give their assent 10
any proposal that restricted Germany'S
right 10 decide to what should
constitute her own currency. They had
also been instructed to declare that Ger-
many was content with her present SyS-
tenn and would not depart from It,
The Chancellor said that Conservatives
were evidently trying TO harness the
to the same car. The events.
that had occurred during the last
few weeks had caused him greatest dis
may. If anti-SemitiSm ana bI-metalIlSm
were to be used as demagOgiC cries,
the government would have 20 make
determined stand. The currency
question, the Chancellor declared, became.
more dangerous as material for pOpu-
lar agitation the less it was understood
1t would be deplOrable If the hon
Orable members or the RClChStaG
made their attitude on the military bill
dependent upon bI-mctalliSm ana placed
the latter question higher than the cues
ton of the defensive power Of Germany.
The Chancellor concluded his remarks
by declaring that Germany W ould continue
to adhere to the gold standard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
OPERATORS ARE CONFIDENT.
Chief Ramsay Thinks the Strikers VIII
Win the Rock Island Fight.

Chief Ramsay Thinks the Strikers Will
Win the Rock Island Fight.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. l0.-Grand Chief
Ramsay, Of the Order of Railway Teleg-
raphers, to-day expressed himself still
confident of the success of the Rock
Island strike. He had a big batch of
kilograms, from all along the line,
some Of them announcing defectlons
from the ranks of the strikers and
others saying that everything was
frozen solid and likely to stay that way
until General Manager st. John reced-
ed. Chief Ramsay said: Topeka and
Wichita are very important points, and
our adyices are that the strike is solid
there. OF course some Of the men are
going back to work here ana there, but
this is counterbalanced by addi-
tons to the strikers. l think
we are gaining ground right along, and
we are going to stick to it to the end. 1t
is all very well for Mr.. ST. John to laugh
and talk sarcasticatly, but his freight
yards all along the line are being block
AIDED, and things are getting worse every
II
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
NO RAIN IN TWO YEARS.
Drouth In New Mexico Causes the
Death of Many Cattle.

DENVER, COL, Dec. "a prominent
cattleman from Northwestern New
Mexico arrived here yesterday, and
gives an interesting and creditable tale
of suffering among the cattle of the
drouth-stricken district. He says
that tor more than two years the heav-
ems have refused to yield rain, and as a
result the water courses are dried up
and the irrigating bitches are useless.
'At low estimate" said he, ''75 200 to
10000 head of cattle have died from
starvation and lack of water. The rail-
roads are shipping cattle out OF the re-
these cattle will die, as they are too
weak to withstand the winter. Some
cattle companies estimate their loss as
high as 80 per cent"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
Carolina; enrolled bills. Mr.. Obliger.

Carolina; enrolled bills. Mr.. Ohliger, of
New Jersey; militia, Mr. Spike, of Pennsylva-
MIA: war claims, Mr.. Hillborn, of California:
expenditures in the Post office department. Mr.
of >outh Carolina. These appointments were
mace to fill vacancies already existing on &C.
count Of death of members or designations
The consideration of the senate bill with
House amendments relative to the public
printing and binding was then resumed, and by
unanimous consent the vote by which the bill
was ordered to a third reading having been re-
considered, Mr.. Holman moved to strike out
those clauses of the measure which relate TO he
office OF superintendent of public documents
The amendment was agreed TO alter halt hour
was consumed in drumming up a quorum and
the bill as amended was passed. Mr.. Andrew,
OF Massachusetts, presented the petition OF
Phillips Brooks and others asking for the repeal
OF the Geary Chinese act Ordered printed
The House then adjourned until Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
Money Creede Mines.

DENVER, Col, Dec. Ill. D. Roude-
bush, who has been in New York for
some weeks on big Creole mining
deal, has placed the properties held un-
der his option with a company COM
posed of many heavy capitalists for S.
600, 600, thus ompleting the largest min
ing deal ever carried out in Colorado.
The mines in the transaction are the
famous Amethyst, the New York, which
lies south of it; the Last Chance, which
in turn IS south of the Amethyst; the
Hillside, which adioins the Amethyst
on the west; the Gold Eagle, which al
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
DIAMOND FIELDS IN IDAHO.
Discovery of Gems of Pure Water on the
Snake River.

BOISE CITY, Idaho, Dec. 9.--Reese
Walter, assessor-elect of Ada County,
thinks that wonderfully rich diamond
fields have been discovered on the
south bank of Snake River, east
of Walters Ferry, and, accom-
panied by half a dozen friends, he
has started for the scene of the reputed
bonanza to make locations. The dis
coverv was made by party Of survey
ors who were at work at the site Of q
proposed dam at the mouth of Bruneau
River, in Owyhe County. The engI-
neers, susuecting that the peculiar
white stones might be valuable, sent a
quantity of them to Portland for exam
ination, and were quickly assured that
they had run across genuine diamonds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
ROAD LOSES ITS LANDS.
Decision in California Case Against the
Southern Pacific.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 12.-The,
United States supreme court, by majority
decision, to-day reversed the Judgment of
the clrcmt court of the United States for,
the Southern District of California. and
decided against the Southern Pacific Rail-
road Company in four suits brought
against it by the Uniteo States to quiet title.
to valuable lands lying between the
Colorado River and the Pacific Ocean,.
These lands in Southern California are
SAID to be worth several million dollars,
and were claimed by the Southern Pa
citc by virtue of the land grant made TO it
by Congress. The decision of the court is
squarely against the company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
EMIN AND PARTY KILLED.
Still Another Report of the Death of I'll
African Explorer.

Still Another Report of the Death of the
African Explorer.
LONDON, Dec. 10.-The Post says that
a report has been received in London
from an Egyptian formerly with Emin
that Emin and his party were killed by
Manyemas IN March on the Itur River.
Capt. Lugard's last report from Stuhl-
man represented Emln as blind and
helpless, while the expedition had
failed through many misfortunes.
Mutiny and starvation decimated the
ranks and smallpox was contracted.
With an escort of Manyemas he and
nineteen of his followers had travelled
to the coast
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
DESTRUCTIVE CINCINNATI FIRE.
Iron Roofing Company Burned Out with
100000 Loss.

IRON Roofing Company Burned Out with
100000 Loss.
CINCINNATI, o., Dec. ga fire this
morning destroyed the building and
contents at IA, 10 and 16 Public
Landing, occupied by the Sagen-
dorf Iron Roofing & Corrugat-
ing Company. Although it stood be-
tween other large buildings the flames
were kept within bounds. The whisky
house Of Freiburg & Workum was espe-
cially in danger, but fortunately es-
capped. the loss is estimated at from
SIS, 900 to 100000, with insurance for
about two-thirds of the amount. The
flames appear to have started on the
second floor, where no fire was kept.
The building was owned by Maj. II. P.
Lloyd, who is president OF the compa-
ny. He had about SIC, 900 worth of fur
niture and bric-a-brac stored in the
building, which is total loss.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
DRUMONT TO TESTIFY.
He Will Be Pardoned to Secure His Ey
dence in the Canal Case

He VIII Be Pardoued to Secure His Evil
deuce in the Canal Case. -
PARIS, Dec. lot is reported that M.
Bourgeois, minister of justice, will par
don M. Drumont, editor of La Libre
Parole, who is serving a term of i'm
prisonment for libel, with a view
to having him appear as a
witness before the Panama investi-
cation committee. NJ. Drumont had
refused to give any testimony relative
to the Panama affair unless he is uncon-
ditionaliy released. 1t is believed that
he has important knowledge regarding
the affairs of the company, and that it
would be good stroke of policy to re-
lease him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
WANTED CARNEGIE'S LIFE.
Arrest of Crazy Anarchist on the Street
at PittSburg.

PrTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 9.-Joseph
KruIszeikski, a wild-eyed Anarchist,
was arrested by the South Side police
last night. He carried satchel in his
hand which he said was full Of dyna-
mite, with which he intended
to blow up Andrew Carnegie when
he landed in America. He was
making speech on Carson
Street, and had quite a crowd gathered
about him. After denouncing Carnegie
and Frick he said he had some dyna-
mite in his satchel for capitalists. This
remark caused a general scatter. The
satchel was soaked in water, and when
opened it was found to contain nothing
but bricks. The owner claimed to be u
step-son Of Henry George. It is thought
he is insane
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
PACIFIC LINER BEACHED,
The Zambest Run Aground After Being
in Collision.

The ZAmbesI Run Aground After Being
in Collision.
LONDON, Dec. 10.-A cable dispatch
from Yokohama to- day states that there
is nine feet of water in the hold of the
British steamer Fam besia from Victo-
ria, B. c., for Hong Kong, which was in
collision with a coaster in Yeddo Bay.
Her after hold and engines are not
damaged. The steamer was beached
after the collision to prevent her from
sinking. but it is expected that she will
float tomorrow. She will have to dis
charge her entire cargo. Her mails and
passengers were saved, but one of the
crew, a fireman, was drowned. Her
cargo will be forwarded by the steamer
Flintshire, which will leave Yokoha ma
by Decem Der Is.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
HEAVY HAMBURG FAILURE.
Stock Brokers Go to the Wall Owing
100000 Marks.

HAMBURG, Dec. "a sensation has
been caused here by the suspension of
Carow & Barteis, stock brokers. Carow
has absconded, but the police are fol-
lowing him. Bartels has sur
rendered. The frauds committed
by the firm extend over a
long period. 1t is alleged that yester-
day the firm obtained from banks, by
fraudulent representations, securities 10
the value of 400, 600 marks. The liabili-
ties amount to 800 0O0 marks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
MANY BUILDINGS FLOODED.
Immense Damage in Chicago from a
Bursting Water Main.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 2.-Widespread
damage was caused by the bursting of a
large water main at the corner Of Fifth
ing. Two blocks of cottages be
low grade were flooded many of
the occupants, including several
who were bedridden, having narrow es-
capes. All are temporarily homeless.
The Consolidated Bottling Company
suffer a loss Of $4,000 by the flood
ing of their immense basement.
/. n. Sherman, wagon manufacturer, loses
$4,000, and the. Godfred & Frank Paper
Company $4,000. j. V. FarWelI d Co.
and a score other firms were damaged
$1,000 or 1,500 each. Wash-day opera
lions and factory work were, owing to the
accident suspended throughout the entire
section OF the West Side south Of Taylor
Street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
RtINACH DIED OF POISON.
What the Autopsy of the Dead French
Einancier Shnwed.

PARIS, Dec. 12.-The Temps to-day
states that the first examination to-day
Of the remains of Baron Peinach
proves that he died from the
effect Of poison and not from apoplexy.
which was at Iirst given as the cause OF
death.
The BourSe was unsettled to-day owing
to rumOrs that prominent political per
SOnageS other than those heretofore
named are compromised n the affairs OF
the Panama Canal Company. There was
q decline III most OF the government Sccur-
tiles dealt in on the BOurse, including
foreign government bonds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
Will Deal lin GDlo and SILVER.

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. S.-The Silver
smiths Company. with a capital of Sl2,-
100000, was incorporated to-day to
carry on the business of manufacturers
and dealers in gold and silverware, gold
and silver plated ware, metal and glass
ware, crockery, cutlery, leather goods,
tools, machinery, woodenware and
silks. The principal office will be in
New York City, but the company will
operate throughout this and foreign
countries
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14

joins the Hillside on the west; the
Cuba, which lies west Of the Gold Eagle,
and the Hidden Treasure, which starts
on the westerly side of the Amethyst,
runs across the Hillside end Gold Eagle
into Cuba ground. The great vein is
thus covered for the whole of it's length
by the new company, excepting that
part inside the lines of the Last Chance,
which remains in the hands Of it's pres
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
FLAMES IN AN IRON MINE.
Fire Raging in the Shaft of the Lyle
Property Pottsvtlle. Pa.

Elre hASlnE In the SnAlC OF the Lyle
Property at Pottsvtlle, Pa.
PoTTsvILLE, Pa, Dec. 9.-At an early
hour this morning fire was discovered
in the air shalt of the Lytla Coal Com
pany's colliery, located at Primrose, q
mile and half west of Minersv!lle. A
gang OF men had been lowered to the
foot of the slope and were separating
to their work in different parts
Of the mine when the fire was dis"ov-
cred near the foot of the air shaft. The
alarm was Immediately given and
flames before they gained too much
Roadway. This is the same colliery
which was flooded by the bursting in of
al unknown body of water, by which
ten miners were crowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
WELCOME TO FERDINAND.
The Young Ruler of Bulgaria Reaches
Windsor Castle.

LONDON, Dec. 10.-A large party as.
sembled at Windsor Castle to-day to
greet Crown Prince Ferdinand of Rou
mania. who arrived here this morn
ing on a visit to his fancee, Prin-
cess Marie, daughter Of the Duke
of Edinburgh In the party were the
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the
Charles Robert Spencer, NJ. F., young
est con CT the Earl Of Spencer, and ADJ
mral Stephenson. The Earl Of Rose
berry will 90 to Sandringham House on
a visit to the Prince and Princess of
Wales tonight, and will remain until
TUesdaV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
BETRAYED BY MUSIC,
A Burglars Love for Sweet Sounds Gets
Him Into Trouble.

A Burglars Love Tor Sweet Sounds Gets
Him Into Trouble.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 8.-A burglar
entered the house of w. A. Meany and
might have made off with considerable
booty. Unfortunately for him there
was among the swag, beautiful music
box, and he could not resist the temp
tation to start 1t up to cheer him along
in his work. Mr.. Meaney is a newly
fedged benedict, and when the mellow
strains Of the Lohengrin wedding march
foated over his pillow he awoke and
surprised the visitor. He shot the
burglar in the leg and then captured
him, but the fellow broke away.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
PRICE GETS FIVE YEARS.

Emb ezzline New York Book keeper Sent
tho Penitentfary.
New YORK, Dec. 10.-Alfred J.. Price,
book-keeper for Street & Smith, pub
fishers of the New York Weekly, has
pleaded guilty to larceny in the first
degree. He was sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for five years. Price commit
ted series of embezzements by which
the firm lost about $25 200.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
ARREST OF CANAL COUNCIL.
Immediate Prosecution of De Lesseps and
Others Ordered.

PARIS, Dec. S.-The Libre Parole to-
day says that NJ. Bourgeois, minister of
justice, has ordered the immediate ar
rest of the members Of the council of
the Panama Canal Company, who are
charged with breach of trust.
The members of the compa-
by now under Indictment are M.
Ferdinand de Lesseps, the vice-chan-
man, and M. Fontanes and Baron Cottu,
directors. 1t is reported that the autopsy
on the body of Baron Reinach ordered
by the government was held last night.
The result has not been made public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
UNSEATED FOR BRIBERY,
Horatio Davies Expelled from the House
Of Commons.


Of Commons.
LONDON, Dec. l0.-The unseeting OF
members of Parliament returned at the
last general election goes merrily on,
much to the salts faction of the Liberals
and the corresponding disgust and cha
grin of the Conservatives. The latest
member to lose his seat is Horatio
David Davies, Conservative, who
was returned from Rochester with a
majority of 407 votes over NJ. Fred
erick Drumming Madison, Gladstonian.
The Liberals sent in a petition under
the corrupt practices act against the
election of Mr.. Davies, and the judges
to-day handed down decision de priv
ing him of his seat on the ground Of
bribery, which consisted OF treating
electOrS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
WRECKED ON BONACCIO,

A SchoOner Lost and Two OF Those ON
Board Doomed.
MOBILE, Air. Dec. 10.-The schooner
Electric, bound from Bonaccio for Mo-
bile, was wrecked at the east end of
Bonaccio on Friday. One of the crew
WAS drowned in empting to land, and
a passenger was drowned in his berth.
The names are unknown. The electric
sank alter striking the reefs. The cap
tain and balance of the crew reached
land safely
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
ARMY BILL DEBATED.

The Measure Under Lfscussion I'm the
ReichstaG.
BERLIN, Dec. l0.-The Reichsteg to-
day began the ebate on the first read
ing OF the army bill. The war ministe rs
OF Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony and Wur-
temburg were present in the house.
Mai. Won HoiningerHue speaking
for the ceuter, announced That that par
ty was willing to cOncede the two years
service system, but was not prepared to
increase the standing army.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
A DUEL ON THE STREET.
Two Men In q Deadly Encounter at jack
sOnOOrt, Ark.

NEWPORT, Ark, Dec. S.-A street duel
took place yesterday on the streets of
Jacksonport, three miles from here,
between Lee Jago, for many years dep
uty county clerk of Jackson County, and
Edward Blackwood, of this county,
son of the late Judge Blackwood.
The two men met by acct
dent. Both men were armed, as
bad blood had existed between
them tor some time. Blackwood was
the first to draw his revolver, and he
poured five bullets into lagos body.
Jago attempted to use his revolver, but
as be took it out Of his pocket it fell to
the ground. Jago was alive late last
night, but cannot survive. Blackwood
Sl1rraD0ar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
EIGHT PERSONS INJURED,
Double Accident on the Jersey Central
Railroad,

GREENvILLE, N. j., Dec. S.-By
al accident on the jersey Cen
trail, this morning, woman
was fatally injured. The train
which injured the woman stopped alter
the accident and was run into by the
one following, causing more or less Sc
rious injury to seven persons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
MRS. KUESTER ON TRIAL.

Milwaukee Woman Charged with Killing
Her Two Children.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 10.-Two MUIR
der trials are going on at Mankato,
Mimi, this week, and two more are on
the docket for next week. Mrs.
Martha Kuester, of Milwaukee, was ar
raigned yesterday, charged with killing
her two children. Insanity will be the
defense. Frank Giefer was also ar
raigned. He is indicted for the murder
of Leonard Roway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
APPROVED BY THE POPE.
The Vatican Sustains SatoIli on the School
Question.

VUCSlIUTIs
ROME, Dec. 12-The Moniteur de Rome
to-day publishes summary of the four
teen propositions on the scholastic question
that Mgr. Satolli, the papal delegate, sub
mltted to the conference of archbshops
held in New York. The Pope, Cardinal
Rampolla, papal secretary Of state, and
the congregation of the Propaganda are
IN accord with these propositions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
SUICIDE OF A MILLIONAIRE.
B. F. Pausen, Canadian, Kills Himself at
Boston.

Boston. Mass, Dec. 9.-B. F. Paulsen,
IS years old, wealthy Canadian, who,
with his wife, has been guest at the
Hotel Thorndyke for several days, shot
himself in the head in the bathroom of
his suite early this morning and died
instantly. Mr.. Paulsen's wealth ID e.
Gmated at So, 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
The Bank Statement.
New YORK, Dec. 10.-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes,
Crossed the sahara Desert

TRIPoLI, Dee. 10.-Capt. Moneteil, the
French explorer, has arrived here after a
journey IN the Sahara / eS ert that occupied
two years. He croSSeA the desert from
Senegal by Way OF Lake Tchau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
FIVE FISHERMEN DROWNED.
Disaster in Lake Erie Off the Port Of
Dunkirk.

DUNKIRK, n. Y, Dec. 10.-During
heavy snow squall off this port to-day
a fishing boat capsized and five of her
ere " were drowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
OVER BROOKLYN BRIDGE

the River.
New YORK, Dec. Sat 2:25 O'Clock
this afternoon a cab drove across
the north drive of the Brooklyn
bridge and when near the center a man
sprang out, scaled the rail and Jumped
into the stream, where he was picked
up by small boat, and taken to Brook
Iyn. The man was apparently injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-12-14
BULLET THROUGH HIS BREAST.
Son of an English Clergyman Suicides at
Iron Mountain.

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich, Dec. 1O.-Ed-
ward Pugh committed suicide by shoot
ing himself In the breast in his room at
the Blight House last night about 10
o'clock. He was one of the book
keepers of the Quinnesec Logging Com
pany, Is years of age, and the son OF
an English clergyman.