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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
STRUCK A BROKEN KALI

disastrous Wreck the Chicago, MIL
-.ulS"e ~ ~. Paul.
SPARTA, Wis, Jan. 16.-A ser ious ac-
cident, caused by broken rail, occur
red on the Viroqua branch of the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & ST Paul road this
morning. The morning passenger was
ditched two miles south Of Westby
and many persons injured. Fire broke
out IN the baggage car, but was ex-
tinguished. About fifty Masons, who
had been here attending the Masonic
dedication were returning home on this
train. 1T is impossible now to get list OF
the injured. Express Messenger Rogers
and NJ. a. Rawson, of Viroqua, are re-
ported seriously hurt. Physicians from
this city were sent to the scene OF the acct
dent.
The persons most seriously injured are
as follows:
N. n. RAwsoH. scalp wounds
\. c. PETERSON hurt on head.
Mrs. l.. &. BOYLE, head injured.
Miss HANSON injured about head.
Mrs. c. NJ. CULVER, head hurt
MRS =. b. WYMAN, back aud side injured.
tBA NK NJ. ToWNEK. hurt internally
v. T. BNEE, OF Cashton, hurt internally.
ENPRESs MESSENGER ROGERS severely In
iured
MAIL AGENT A. J. MOE, badly hurt.
MRS J. PULVEH, hip and arm hurt
A. BENNETT. IoIaah, leg bruised.
OTTO OTrEi:>oN, hip injured
Although some are severely hurt it is
thought now that none are fatally injured.
The coach and baggage cars We're over
turned and rolled down q bank, six
en- feet. and were dragged about
twenty rods, nearly destroying them. The
II all and express matter was mostly saved,
but damaged somewhat.
Ih3 injured are well cared for at a
Lutheran minister's home near the scene
OF the accident. 4 Nrecking train was
sent from here at noon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20

Passenger Train Der allied Near Black
Eiver Falls-Eight Injured.


River Fails-Eight Injured.
BLACK RIVER FAILS. Wis, Jan. i8.-
Milwaukee passenger train No. 8 on the
Omaha road, which left Chicago at
ll:15 last night was wrecked six
miles east of this city at o'clock this
morning, on Sheppard's switch,
While running forty miles an
hour. The entire train. except
ing the baggage car and engine,
lett the track, but only the sleeper
broke loose and lett the road
bed. 1t rolled over into the
fitch upon it's side, the coach
remaining intact. There were eight
passengers i'll the sleeper, all
Of whom were injured. but none seri-
ously. Ihe injuries are confined TO
bruises and slight COMMISSIONS. The in
jured are:
Il. q. SHowoI, Minneapolis, scalp wound
and Slight confusion ABOUT the face.
Il. Ii. WILLIS. Boston, Mass, cut on
head: badly hurt
&. ". LITTLE, in. Chicago. left leg bad
~ hurt.
HARVEY Il. BELL, Philadelphia, conSid
erably hurt internally. but able to walk and
looks for no serious results.
Is. G. FOWLER, Chicago. left leg badly
bruised.
A. HUNT. Chicago, head hurt.
j. STEWART WALLACE. London. Eng.
bruised about the head; is in very nery-
Gus condition.
r. G. SHOWER, Chicago, hand and shout
der badly bruised.
The passengers were brought to this
city one hour after the accident, where
all who needed medical aid were
gwen prompt attention. eli but one
OF the injured passengers, G.. W. Little,
Of Chicago, with the u. B. Fisk Com
pany, was able to resume his Journey
on the train promptly made UP here.
The Wrecklng train has gone TO the
scene OF the accident, but there IL no
telling when the wreck Will be cleared
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
VICTIMS OF a CROSSING.
Z Chicago Street Car demolished and Two
Persons Killed.

CHIcAGo, H., Jan. 15.-A Pittsburg,
Fort Wayne & Chicago limited passen-
ger train crashed into a Forty-seventh
Street horse car at the Stewart Ave
nue. crossing at 1880 o'clock last
night The accident happened at
a crossing made dangerous to sur
face transportation Ey network
OF fourteen tracks. One unknown
woman was killed instantly, another
was so badly injured that she died this
morning, and seventeen other persons
were badly hurt. The guard gates
were raised and the car ran III
front Of the train, which apparently
was not observed by the conductor and
driver. Albrecht, the crossing man.
was arrested, and that he might lot be
removed from his post, was placed in
charge Of a policeman, who Was sta
toned beside him. Conductor FlannI-
gan was found a short time later and
was locked up at the Forty seventh
Street police station. 4 search for the
driver was ruthless
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
GOLD III THE WEST.
Mercury Hanging All the Way from Z
70 10 .sal1.,r

Mercury Ranging All the Way from Zero
to 10 Below.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 14-To-night
bids fair to be the coolest night OF the
winter. In this city the mercury how
cred about the zero mark all day, but
since dark has been dropping rapid V,
and al 10 o'clock was Il below. The
coldest weather, however, seems to be
across the line at Manitoba This morn
ing 1t WAS 20 below at Winnipeg; GU APP
pelle and Prince Albert, So below
GRAND FORKS, \. D., Jan. IA cold
wave struck this place last night, send
ing the mercury to 80 degrees below the
zero mark. At ?. NJ. to-day it was still
20 degrees below.
RED LAKE FALLS, MINI, Jan. 14-It
was 40 below last night by spirit Their
mometer the coldest Of the season.
Los ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 1.-THE
heavy frosts OF December were very
destructive to both the fruit crops and
the trees in the San Gabriel Valley and
around the Riverside. No accurate es-
innate can be made of the damage vet,
but one authority places the reduction
III the citron crop at over 60 per cent,
and some estimate the loss to be 81 900,
GOO
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 1.-THE severe
cold Of the past few days has caused
great suffering among live stock through
out Nebraska, and the loss will be large
John Winters was frozen to death near
YanktOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
JAIL AT VETERANS HOME.
The Board Plans a Cooler for the Unruly
Annual Report.


WAUPACA, Wis. Jan. 16.-The quar-
teriy financial statement of the Wiscon
sin Veterans Home, made public to-
day, shows most wholesome con-
ditiOn of affairs at that institution.
The receipts from all sources for
the quarter were S7,9131O. The
expenses for that quarter, which
include subsistence, clothing, sal
aries, hospital. which means salaries OF the
surgeon and nurses, fuel and lights, re-
pairs and insurance, were So, 520S4. At
the beginning Of the last quarter, IN con-
sequence of unexpected expenses, there
was deficit of 81. S33.05. That amount
and S112.35 for real estate aud various I'M
prOvementS, has been wiped out and
there still remains cash balance on
hand of S446.S8, january. This makes an
excellent showing 1t is about the first
q~arter since the Home was establisIed
when the expenses did not exceed the re-
ceiptS. The new structure known as
the Old Peoples Building VIII be
ready for occupancy III about two
weeks. and Will accommodate so
inmates. There are at the present
time PA inmates, 146 of whom are men
and 68 women. The report says that
there is one more Improvement demanded.
ana 1t was voted 10 make it at the October
meeting of the board OF trustees. That Is
mouse Of detention for those who violate
she rules of the Home ana do it Yiciously.
This guard house or house of detention
should, 1t IS stated, be made comfortable,
ne supplied with good beds, and the in
mates should be ted just as we'll as they
are III the GiHmg-hall, but lose their liberty
Tor stipulated time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
Making Places for Ex-SoIdiers.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. l5.-Repre-
sentative Martin, of Indiana, proposes
an mendment to the Revised Statutes
Of the United States, by which
honorably discharged soldiers, whether
holding commission or not, may be
appointed to official positions at the ma
tional soldiers homes. Under the ex-
listing law only commissioned officers are
eligible to appointment as governo~s
treasurer, etc, at such homes, and Mr.,
Martins bill is to give privates some
show.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
litter dinner.

HJteT 0t3l11eT,
If you have discomfort and suffer-
ing, take Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets, or Anti Bilious Granules.
They're made to assist Nature in
her own way quietly, but thor
oughly. What the old fashioned
pill did forcibly, these do mildly
and gently. They do more, too.
Their effects are lasting they
regulate the system, as well as
cleanse and renovate it. One little
Pellets a gentle laxative three to
four act as 3 cathartic. They're
the smallest, cheapest, the easiest
to take. Unequaled as a Liver
Pill. Sick Headache, Bilious Head
ache, Constipation, Indigestion, Bill
ious Attacks, and all arrangements
of the stomach and bowels, are
promptly relieved and permanently
cured.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, because they're guaranteed to
give satisfaction, or your money is
returned.
You only pay for 6he good you
get
Can you ask more :?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
A Unique Suicide.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. l7.-Mrs. Mary
Simpson, a fashionable dressmaker,
committed suicide in a novel manner
late Saturday night. Walking out upon
the ice OF the lake at the foot of Ohio
Street, she Invested herself of all her
clothing and lay down in a perfectly
nude state upon the ice to die. Her
dead and rigid body was found there
this morning. She had been i'll, and is
supposed to have become insane.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
HIGH WATER AT PITTSBURG.
The Rivers Inundate Low Lands AN,
Threaten disaster.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 14.-The rivers
continue to rise and high stage of
water is assured. 1t will reach the
danger line, but the river men do not
look for a disastrous flood. The
low lands are already inundated
and residents of the north and
south sides. living along the
banks of the stream are pre- pairing to
move to higher ground. At noon there
was nineteen and one-half feet of water
in the channel, and rising four inches
an hour. A stage of twenty five feet or
more is looked for before tomorrow
morning. No serious damage has been
reported so far.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
WILL BE TAKEN TO CALLA0'
Orders for ,he YORKTOWN 10 Land tho
Chilian Refugees.

Orders for ;he YORKTOWN 20 Land tho
CHILEAN Refugees.
WAsitINGToN, u. G., Jan. 1S.-Secre-
tary Tracy has sent q cablegram 70 Com
mander Evans, of the York
town. ordering him 10 proceed
to Callao, Peru, and land the
CHILEAN refugees at that place This
course was made necessary by the Off
cial announcement by Chill that if the
refugees We're placed on a merchant
vessel they would be lorciblv seized.
George Asta-B Urnaga, who was charge
d afaires OF the Chllian legation IN
Washington during Balmacedas adj
mlnistTation, gives some interesting
information in regard TO that lot
of 100 torpedoes shipped to
Chill which Admiral Walker cabled
from Montevideo were on the way to
their destination. Asia Burnaga asserts
positively that these tOrpedoes were
ordered by Balmaceda during his SUI
premacy and paid for by money
shipped from Chill in d British man
oI-War, which was the occasion
of SO much excitement. They
were intended for operation against
the insurgents, and not against
the United States The former charge
Il 'aiiaires knows whereof he speaks,
and he was cognizant of the negotia-
lions for the torpedoes when they were
under VS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
Trouble Feared In pitusbur

PIrTsBCRC, Pa, Jan. lS.-The Pitts
burg, Allegheny x Manchester Electric
Street Railway is still tied up No at
tempt was made to run cars on any of
the branches to-day, and all is quiet
The police are in charge of the compa-
ny's sheds, and the strikers are keeping
at a respectable distance Trouble is
feared. however, ii the company start
their cars with non-union men, as the
feeling among the strikers is very bit
ter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
NOTED SCULPTOR DEAD.
Randolph Rogers Passes Away in Rome
Ills Career.

sIis Career.
ROME, Jan. d. Randolph Rogers,
the celebrated American sculptor,
whose serious illness from pulmonitis
was announced few days ago, died to-
day at his residence, Rogers Villa, III
this city In his death art has lost one
of its best opponents. Randolph Roy
ers was born in Waterloo, near Auburn,
\. Y, on July 6, 1925. Until the
age OF % he WIS engaged IN mercantile
pursuits in Ann Arbor, Mich, and in
New York City. He then came TO Italy
and studied with Lorenzo Bartolini IN
Rome, from 1913 till 1880. On his return
he opened a studio in New York where
he remained until 1875. In that year he
since that time. One of his best
known works, the bas-reliefs on
the doors of the capitol at Washing
ton, representing scenes in the
life of Columbus, was designed in 1888,
and casti in bronze at Munich. In 1861
he completed the Washington monu-
ment at Richmond which had been left
unfinished by Thomas Crawford, add
ing the statues of Marshall, Mason
and Nelson. for which Crawford had
made no design, as well as some
categorical figures. His other works
include CANCEL of the Insured
ton" on the monument of Col
Samuel Colt, Hartford, Conn. (1S61-62) /;
Isaac" an ideal bust 1861; memorial
monuments for Cincinnati (lS63 y !;
Providence QS7D; Detroit qS72); and
Worcester, Mass, 1S74; "Lost
Plead" QS75); Genius of Connect
CUT on the capitol at Hartford G877),
and an equestrian group of Indians in
bronze (lSSD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
SOCIAL ORGIES IN RUSSIA.
st. Petersburg Police Break Up a Scandal
lous Gathering.

BERLIN, Jan. l8.-The Russian police
raided a supposed Nihilist meeting IN a
mansion on a prominent street. When
they entered the apartment where the
supposed meeting was being held, it
was found that social entertainment
WAS IN progress. 1t was attended by
scores Of aristocraCc Germans and Rus
slams, and was veritable orgie. No ar
rests were made but the names of all
present were taken. Many highborn
ladies attended, wearing male cos
tn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
TORPEDO BOAT PREPARING. FOR SERVICE.
The Gushing Ordered to Brooklyn Nav,
Xard to Fit Out.

NEWPORT, r. l., Jan. 15.-Com-
mander Winslow, of the torpedo boat
Cushing, has received his orders to
proceed to Brooklyn Navy Yard,
and now awaits favorable weather.
The officers detailed to the vessel have
not yet reported. At the torpedo sta
ton considerable activity is displayed.
The gun factory is running upon nearly
full capacity, and orders have just been
received to double the shipment to
Mare Island NAVY Yard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
GRAVES ASKS A STAY.
Petitioning the Governor tn Grant Him
Sixty Days Respite.

DENVER, Col, Jan. 16.-Dr Graves,
through his attorneys, has applied 10 GOV.
6outt for reprIeve tor sixty days.
His petition is accompanied by his
affidavit in which lie denies that he is
guilty, and AYERS that it VIII re iuire at
least thirty days for the stenographer to
prepare a transcript OF the case IOr his
application 20 the supreme court. I also
states that repeated errors were made by
Judge Kissing during the trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
COAL FOR THE WAR SHIPS.
n Collier Chartered Garry 4, 900 To
(Nili.

n Collier Chartered Garry 4, 900 Tons
to Chilli.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. l5.-The col
lier San Mateo has been chartered to
take coal from Nanaimo to Chill.
The captain of the collier states that
the government has chartered the yes
sci and has ordered him TO rush his
cargo through as rapidly as possible.
The vessel will leave this port Tor
Nanaimo to-day. The San Mateo can
carry cargo OF over 4 900 tons and can
steam nearly twelve knots an hour, so
that it will not take many days TO make
he fri
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20

is was held under control by the fire
department until the gas works shut off
the entire supply Of the ctv. The lose
is estimated at s. 900. Werner says he
will sue the Ashland Lighting Company
for damages.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
MAY BECOME A CARDINAL.
Archb shop Ireland starts for Rome on q
AIXsterinuS Afissinn

AIysterious Mission.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 14.-Archbishop
Ireland left last night for New York,
en- route for Liege, Belgium, where he
will attend the International Catholic
Conference. He Will be abroad four
months and viii visit Rome. The Arch
bishops visit Is also rumored to be in
connection With the vacant cardinalship,
and his appointment thereto is among
the posi- biiites.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-01-20
AWARDED HEAVY DAMAGES.
w. w. Bishop Gets 80, 900 For an Injury
From the It. Paul Gable Company.

". ". BISHOP Gets @Io, UUU TOT an INJURY
From the 1t. Paul Cable Company.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. ia verdict
Of $4,000 for personal damages has
been rendered by the state supreme
court against the Selbv Avenue Cable
Line, in favor of W. W. Bishop, for in
iuries received four years ago when the
accident occurred on Selby Avenue Hill
in which one man was killed and several
injured. Bishop did not seem to be
badly hurt but mental trouble has since
developed. The accident has now cost
the cable company $3.50, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-11

had been engaged In the policy bukiness, a.
claring that he knew nothing Of policy.
The judge said he now regretted that he had
not given him . longer sentence, and remarked
that the witness would hear from the court
later on.
The court then. at 1880, took recsss until 4
O'Clock.
Upon reassembline after recess George Bowie,
colored. who had worked a waiter for Hor-
bach and King. was examined 10 show the re-
lstions between the officers and the policy men-
orHER oAsEs TO M REkRD.
Lawyer Moss appeared IN Judge Mnler's
court today and asked what disposition was 20
be made Of the policy cases which we're
called 70 the courts attention earlier
n the week he referred 10 the
charge Of promoting policy against the three
colored men arrested in Georgetown because
/, game
Mr. French. the District prosecutor. said he
/ had charges 81; vsgrsncy against the men aud
would give them hearing az an carly date.
Mr.. Moss smiled at the idea Of such charge
and said IL was instituted Just because the gov
eminent was unable 60 make q case OF policy
against them.
The arrangement for the appearance Of the
Virginia policy people under Indictment here
FOR promoting the business in this risdiction,
as heretofore published in The SrAR viii soon
be put into effect
Lawyer Sillers is counsel in the cases, and he
will have his clients come in and paw the
amount OF fine stated in last evenings SraR
Monday morning Judge Miller will hear the
testimony in the case OF Charles Iuddington
for the alleged sale Of lottery tickets should the
case OF Detective Sutherland and Policeman
Grealey be concluded before that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-11
TO PAINT THE TOWN.
The Democratic Central Committee TO Mese
and Arrange the Details.

The Democratic Central Committee TO Mess
and Arrange the Details.
The central democratic committee Of the
District will meet next Monday to make out the
details of the grand demonstration by which it
is proposed by the democrats TO celebrate
their victory in the recent election. IL is the
intention of the committee TO invite
all democratic organizations in the District
to participate with them in this celebration,
and it is expected that many clubs from the
statS of Maryland and Virginia will also be in
line. The plan now is 10 have monster torch
light parade, with an abundance of fireworks,
particularly Greek fire OF vermillion hue.
Mr.. Nj. L. Weller. in speaking Of the matter
today, said: I've propose TO paint this town
red from one end 10 the other. but 10 do il In .
decent, orderly manner. We don't propose 10
have any offensively partisan notices in the
procession, but it will be the biggest parade
that the District has ever seen. 10
is probable that there will be a division for
each of the TWENTY-FIVE odd Legislative districts
and that there will be a friendly rivalry be-
tween the districts as TO which will make the
best display. II is not yet determined whether
We will fire a salute OF not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-11
ALEXANDRIA.

THE NIGHTLY DEMOCRATIC REJoIc1Nas.
The celebration of the election of Cleveland
and Stevenson gave occupation to many hun
dreds Of Alexandria throats last night There
was music in the air. Some wheelbarrow bets
were paid on King street amid shouting crowds.
Two immense bontires were kindled and famed,
one over the riverside at Windmill Hill and the
other at the west edge Of town. at the old
fair grounds. 1t was past midnight when the
jubilation ceased.
CIRCUIT CoURT-JUDGE KEITH.
This court has just closed its session. The
following cases OF interest in the District of
Columbia have been acted upon: Washington
Flour and Feed Company against John
Oxford; decree Of sale. Castleman against
WEIGH; decree Of sale. Makers against
Lloyd; decree directing payment Of Geo.
P. Zurhart. Burdett against Welkers;
submitted to court. Tyre agt Potomac Elec-
trio Company; order removing cause to United
States court. Potomac Stone Company agt.
Morgan; judgment and order to sell property
attached.
SUIT AGAINST wASHINGTONIAN DISMISSED.
The Islander suit Of Clements sgt. Doolittle is
now out Of court. Ex-State's Attorney James
Z. Clements Of Alexandria county had some
real estate transactions with Mr.. Lamberton
Doolittle, clerk in one Of the executive de-
partments, which was ended by Mr.. Doo-
little writing an offensive letter making allega-
tons against Mr.. Clements, and, as heretofore
reported in The STAR, brought suit against Mr.
Doolittle for SANDER and claimed s10, 900 dam
ages. The matter is now amicably arranged
without judge or jury, Mr.. DoolittIe having
Withdrawn the offensive expressions and made
an apology. Mr. Clements has dismissed the
suit, Mr.. Doolittle paying its costs.
NOTES.
Two alarms of fire called out the engines last
night within couple Of hours. One was occa-
stoned by chimney fire on Patrick street be-
tween Princess and Oronoko streets, and the
other on Henry street between Queen and Prin-
cess streets. In both cases all danger quickly
passed, and the engines did not get into service
Ex-Assistant District Attorney Neill Du-
mont of Washington was admitted to practice
here yesterday by the circuit court, Judge
Keth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-11
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
ONE FARE

ONE FARE tn
CENTER MARKET AND 9TH ST. DEPOT.
The Washington and Arlfn oton Electric Roil,oav
Is now in operation from end Of AQueduct bridge
Fort Meyer and Arlington. with transfer line from
end of cable road In GEORGETOWN.
The bridge across the Potomac will soon he under
and the entire completed to 9Th st.
depot in twelve months time. which will give resi-.
dents of
FORT MEYER HEIGHTS
One continu route and fare center Of city
Can any other suburb OF Washington offer you the
same equal rapid transit faculties,
Lots are selling rapidly in this property
The prices are low and within reach Of all.
Asan fnrestplent. it needs only Investigation to
convince you that there will be big I'D vance in prices
before spring.
As home site. there is no pretter SPOT within 500
miles Of WASHINGTON. The view is grand. taking in
the entire city and Potomac river A number OF
washinston's leading people and government en-
pioyes have purchased property in Fort Meyer Heights
and all speak of it in the highest terms
you are looking for good speculation We invite
you to inspect the property
Al streets are being 0rapeled
Cheap building stone property
Several cottages being built
An du-vedv- round suburb
Winter call not stop improvement.
Full particulars and maps Offices of the manssers
ROBINSON b LODGE.
90 snd95 Atlantic building,
n1-1m 9es and $50 st. NV.