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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
FOUR PERSONS SHOT.
Insane Anger of an Ohio Farm
Laborer.


Laborer.
STEvENsvILLE, O., Sept. John
skinner, hired man working for George
Feetner, q German farmer, living two
and half miles from here, last
night used u revolver with deadly
effect, first shooting Feetner, killing
him, then going up stairs and shooting
Mrs. Feetner. who was lying sick
in bed with typhoid fever, and Mrs.
Feetner's mother, gray-haired,
feeble old lady. He then placed
the revolver to his own head
aud ended his existence. 1t seems that
Skinner and Feetner quarreIed over
some money due Skinner on q horse
SAFE. Skinner remarked some time ago
that he was going to have that money or
there would be trouble. Then Skin
ner's time was out to-day and Feetner
wanted him to leave because of his dis
agreeable qualities. This led to a quar-
rel, IN which Feetner was shot. Feetner
was not able to cope with so strong g
man as Skinner, as he had only recent
~ recovered from an attack of typhoid
lever. The terrible crime was
not discovered until this morning,
when neighbor, passing the house,
was Mortified to see the dead bodies Of
the TWO men lying IN the yard. He en-
tered the house and found Mrs Feet
ner, the wife, still alive, though fatally
wounded. The other three were stone
6oad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
TALON HALL HANGED.
No Attempt Made to Rescue the West
Virginia Assassin.

NO Attempt Made to Rescue the West
Virginia Assassin.
Court HOUSE, W. Va, Sept 2.--Talton
ball slept but little last night, and
when the sun peeped through the
bars Of his cell Il is morning the
was wakeful and nervous. He was not
defiant and staggering as vest erday
but childish, petulant coward. He
refused to eat any break asst, but drank
cup OF coffee arc called for whisky.
GUARDS We're on duty around the Jail
ana ID the vicinity of the court
house all nl2ht. Outposts of three
men were stationed on each road
Leading into the town during the night.
and every man who came in was
searched, and IT found to carry Win
chester or pistol the weapon was con-
bscated, and before II o'clock the
guards were In possession of suf-
hclent numDer of weapons to equip q
regiment in the regular army, Bv 10
O'Clock this morning there were from
5000 to 1000 people in the village,
Father Luckie entered the cell about 8
o'clock and remained with the doomed
man until the very last minute. The
drop fell at 1927 P. NJ. Hall died in seven
teen minutes from tho time the drop fell.
lie made speech on the scaffold. His
neck was broken. No attempt was
made by his friends to rescue him.
hall Was one of the most noted des-
peradoes. He is credited with having
killed nineteen men in the last twenty
years, which the papers have magnifed
into nlnety-nine. He acknowledges to
only four or five hOuavar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
NATIONAL DEBT DECREASE.
Over Two Millions Liquidated During
the Month of August.

over Wo MIlliOns llquldRted During
the Month of August.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 2,-The
public debt statement shows a decrease
III the debt during last month of $2,254,-
573. There was an increase of 500 in
the interest-bearing debt, q decrease of
$153,2I5 in the non-interest-beari
debt, and an increase Of s., l02, O5S cash
balance or surplus during the month.
The surplus to-day, including the $780,,
000,0 600 gold, greenback redemption
fund, is Sl29, l52, 344. The treasury
to-day holds $242, 543, sos in gold coin
and bullion, against which there are
$12S, $751;, $40 gold certificates outstand-
ing. Silver assets aggregate S454, 403, lis,
against which there are silver certificates
and treasury silver notes outstanding
amounting to $432, 403 ,23l. The nation
al debt to-day, less the $l29, l52, 344 sur
plus cash in the treasury, amounts to
1888, 074 ,075, of which amount $3.50, DBL
$50 is Understanding debt. made up of
$500, 666, $50 As and $25, 1864, 500 2 per cent.
bonds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
GEORGE w. CURTIS DEAD.

Editor of Harper's Weekly Expires at
His Staten Island Home.
NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-George w. Cur
tbs, editor of Harper's Weekly, and
president of the Civil Service Assocla-
ton, died this morning few minutes
after 2 o'clock, at his residence in Liv-
ingstCn, S. |. He was conscious to the
end and suffered no pain. DR.. Frank
Curtis. his son, vas in attendance, and
Mrs. and Miss Curtis were present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
The Woman Begu1led Him.

MONTREAL, Sept. "A remarkably
clever robbery was com mitted on one
of the most public streets of the city
this evening. A handsome woman
drove up to the door of the office Of
Nichols & Marler, brokers of Notre
Dame Street. She attracted the atten-
ton of the clerk who came out and
talked to the woman as she sat in her
carriage. She engaged him in CONVEX
sation for five minutes about financial
matters and then drove off. When the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
ADAMS WAS THE WRECKER.

Confesses That He Placed the Ties in
Front Of IN Limited Train.
ROCHESTER,, Pa, Aug. 31.-George W.
Adams, who claimed to have saved the
west-bound New York and Chicago linn
tied from being wrookod near
Enon, on the night of August
26 last, by removing pile of
ties from the track, has confessed to
having himself placed the ties upon the
track. Adams is under arrest. He
claimed that while he was removing the
obstruction bullets were fred at him,
one OF which pierced his hat and an
other entered his leg.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07

Adolph Gessel, Il 15-year old boy, dis
appeared from his home in Milwaukee
on the Goth. He is OF medium size, with
blue eyes and brown hair. When
he left home he wore a dark coat,
gray blouse. black knee pants, black
stockings and bicycle cap. Anybody
harboring him will confer favor by
addressing A. w. Gessel, care of the
WISCONSIN. Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07

many and Egypt ana syria. one
brother, j. B. Curtis. was killed at the
battle of Fredericksburg, in 1863, and
two others, Edward and j. G., are still
living, in this city. For many years
Mr.. Curtis was one of the regents of the
University of the State or New II DIRK.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
nrrsterlnns Clncrnnati Mnrder

C1ScINSATI, O., Sept. 3.-Since l
O'Clock ia morning the body of man
was tound tied up in sack in 8 water
closet in Rat Row. The body was so
badly deca} ed thai it cannot be ident1-
lied by lis features. 1t is evidently a
case Of mysterious murder. Rat Row is
on the river. near the Newport bridge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07

clerk got back to the office he was hor-
ritied to find that thieves had visited
the place during his absence and had
practically cleaned the establishment
out. 1t Is said that between $1,000 and
$4,000 in money and bonds were stolen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
TO LIVE IN BE Rim,
Henry Willard Buys Real Estate in TIN
German CapitAI,

BERLIN, Sept. 1.-Henry Willard is re-
ported to have lately been q heavy
buyer of real estate in Germany, and
there is a revival of the talk Of his re-
turn to this country to take up his per
manent residence. 1t IS limited that he
may devote himself to the development
of electric interests, with Berlin for
head center. Another story is that he
will come here as the representative of
American electric interests in which
German canital is enlisted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
MADE A VALUABL FIND,
Excellent Quality of Brownstone Discov-
cred Near Marquette.

NEGAUNEE. Mich, Sept. 2.-John @.
Adams, A. Boulson, George J. Mas, Ira
A. Clark and others, of this city, are de-
veloping what promises to be large
brownstone quarry. The find is near
Chocolay, five miles east of Marquette.
The stone already taken out is OF excel
lent quality and the exploratory work
indicates that the deposit is large one.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
dubbed Hls Chlld 70 Death

LEEToNIA, o., Sept. Harry Amos, q
potter, dubbed his 7-months-old baby
to death yesterday. His wife left him
alone with the child for few moments,
and Amos, no was drunk, fractured
the child's head with stick of wood.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
worms InJure Growing Cotton.

PARIS, Tex, Sept. 3.-Reports of dam
age to the cotton crop by boil worms
come from all parts of this and sur
rounding counties. The crop, which
was al late, will be cut down anywhere
from 25 to 40 per cent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
-IZZl- BOrD ENIN JAIL.

Placed Behind the Bars to Await Hey
Trial.
TAUNTON, Mass, Sept. 3.-Lizzie Bor-
den reached Taunton yesterday noon
and was taken the the jail and installed
in her former quarters. Emma j. Bor-
den was appointed administrators of
The estate OF Andrew j. Borden with
bond Of $50, 900. Her sureties are Frank
J. Amy, Joseph 4. Bowen, Of Fall
River, and Frank :. Stevens, of Swan
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
A MISSING kER.
Nebraska Man Leaves Chicago 70 r Ra-
cine aud Drops Out of SIGHT.

cine aud Drops Out Sight.
CHICAGO, H., Sept. 2.-George T.
Stevens, cashier of the State Bank Of
Nebraska at Crete, Neb., left McCoy's
Hotel August % to go to Racine, Wis,
and nothing has been heard of him
since. He was not drinking man. His
business affairs were in excellent shape.
The name Of the party he came here to
see is not known, but it is understood
be has no personal friends or relatives
in CHICAGO Racine or Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
Railway President Dead.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Sept. 3.-Augustus
Bradley, the first president of the
Louisville, st. Louis & Texas Air Line
died at midnight III Albany, in his 10th
year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-09-07
Fired Two Fatal Shots.

ALEXANDRIA, La, Sept. 3.-Pompey
Corley shot Pat Williams and the latter's
small child during a quarrel yesterday.
The murderer WAS jailed.
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CONDENSED LOCALS.

Mrs. ELIzABErH CULLISAN, who q week ago
filed bin by Messrs. Edwards b Barnard to
quit title to lot 8, square 4Ss, against R. B. Mat
thews ct al, yesterday fled petition and was
allowed TO become party to the partition suit
Of E. I Matthews ct al against Rachel E. Mat
thevs.
In THE CRIMINAL CouRT yesterday VIM. J..
ErizzeI was accepted as surety for VIM. North
edge. charged with conspiracy, in 81 500.
The PROBATE CoURr was held at IL o'clock
Yesterday and viii be held at that hour ON Fri
days TIL further notice.
MRs. ". A FLINT Of this city, who was
formerly pupil of DR.. Bichof and afterward
of Raphael Nevarro Of New York. has had an
offer Of $500 per year as leading soprano in one
Of St Louis large churches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-23
The New Adjutant General Of the District
National Guard.

The New Adjutant General Of the District
National Guard.
The new adjutant general Of the District
militia, Lieut.. Theodore Mosher-hereafter to
be styled colonel-is expected to arrive in WASH
ington some time next week and assume the
duties Of his Office. Lieut. Mosher is now at
Columbus barracks, Ohio, where he is post ad-
jutant.
Col. Mosher is a man Of about forty years Of
age. and has o very interesting family, who will
Col. Mosher is an old Washington boy may
give him additional interest In the District
militia and tinge his efforts in their behalf with
a spirit Of local pride in their success.
The adjutant general Of the militia of the Dis
trict Of Columbia is always a busy man. II
falls to this officers lot to conduct all Of the
business Of the National Guard Of the District,
an Undertaking furnishing almost endless de-
tails. He carries on all the correspondence,
which il in itself not small matter by any
means, and promulgstes the orders issued by
the commander. He keeps the records and is
the channel Of communication between Gen.
Ordway and the rank and file of the militia.
Notwithstanding the fact that the position Is
one Of arduous duty it is eagerly sought for
by officers in the army. The hw provides that
the adjutant general Of the District militia
must be an officer Of the army, who shall be
commissioned as lieutenant colonel Of the
militia. He receives the same pay and emolu-
ments as officer on detached service which
entities him to communication Of quarters and
fuel
The District National Guard has had two reg
ularly commissioned adjutant generals,
whose service was only temporary Lieut..
Bgelow Of the tenth cavalry was the first ad-
jutant general and after him came Lieut..
Lemly Of the third artillery, who served during
Q short interim. Lieut.. Long succeeded him
and now returns to his corps, making place for
Lieut.. Mosher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-23
THE EIGHr-HoUR MOVEMENT.
A Memorial to the Senate From the Distric
Federation of Labor.

A Memorial to the Senate From the District
Federation of Labor.
One Of the great efforts of the Federation of
Labor Of the District has been to secure the
passage OF an effective eight-hour law. The
bill which has passed the House and is now
pending before the Senate is the one urged by
the Federation. A memorial on the subject
from the Federation was presented to the Senate
today, together with an Endorsement from the
executive board Of the Knights Of Labor. The
memorial refers to what was hoped to be accom-
plished by the eight-hour law Of 1868, and says:
These good results have not been realized,
because administrative officers and federal
courts have held that the law allowed employees.
to contract to work as many hours as were de-
manded and that government officers could
exact such length Of service az they pleased and
permit employees to work as long as they liked.
The good effect hoped for has also been very
greatly neutralized by reason of the fact that
not less than IS per cent of the work Of the gov
eminent has been placed in the hands of con-
tractors, whose relation with their workmen was
regarded as private and not public one.
SIT follows, II the eight-hour system is to be
honestly enforced on public work. that an eight
hour law is needed which can neither be vio-
lated nor evaded with impunity by executive
officers or their agents and which will provide
that eight hours shall constitute, except in case
VI oAuaofoindry emergency, tne limit OF u
days labor on public work, whether done by
contractors or by the government direct. and
that appropriate penalties shall be inflicted for
violation Of the law.
The words or permit in section Of the
bill" the memorial says, 'are vital to the pur-
pose Of the law. The present eight-hour law
has been from the day Of its enactment to the
present time extensively violated by the en-
ployment of workmen in excess of eight hours
per day. 1t is true that now. as q rule, they re-
ceive days pay for each eight hours and by
making extra time make extra pay. But we
protest particularly against this practice. The
eight-hour law is meant to get a time, not a
money advantage for workmen. When a man
has worked eight hours and earned days pay
he should quit for his own physical and mental
good and also to make room for some other
worker to earn living. 1t will no doubt be
conceded that it would be more in accordance
with the principles Of Justice and equity to en-
ploy 600 persons at "a per day Of eight hours
than to employ 400 at S6 per day Of twelve
hours, especially whore the 200 persons are
thereby deprived Of the opportunity to labor at
all -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-23
The SOusa Testimonial.

The Sousa testimonial concert for next Fri
day night bids fair to have packed house, al
though given in midsummer. Aside from the
fact that all places Of amusement have been
closed for nearly a month, and almost anything
would be welcomed, the general desire to show
appreciation Of Mr.. Sousa's long service as
leader Of the Marine Band and an active partic-
ipant in local musical affairs, will test the
capacity Of the house. The program is full Of
interest and by request is made up largely
Of Mr.. Sousa's compositions. 1.-THE Chariot
Race, "Sheridan's Ride" Goodbye" and his
new march, The Belle of Chicago" first time)
are included. The Franz Abt Club will sing
Kern's "Wein-Msrsch," Mr.. Hermann Rake
mann will play Sarasate's ''Spanish Dance" and
Mr.. Herndon Morsell and Mrs. Kitty Thompson
Berry will contribute vocal numbers The
changes in the New National Theater necessary
to comply with the fire regulations are about
completed. The tickets will be placed on sale
Monday morning at the box Office.
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Piney Point. P.ney Point.

FOURTH SELECT EXCURSION TO PINEY fOINT.
The Anacostia NJ. E. Sunday school will give
its fourth excursion to Piney Point, near the
Chesapeake bay. on Thursday, July %. 1892.
The splendid steamer George Leary will leave
Piney Point 4 pm. Returning, leave Piney
Point on Friday at p. m, arriving at Washing
ton at IL pm. Friday. Among the many at
fractions will be found the beautiful scenery
boating. bathing. fishing. sailing. &c. Tickets
for the round trip are only s2, including sup
per. lodging. breakfast and dinner at the hotel
Tickets, limited to 200, for sale at Wash B.
Williams Co.'S. corner It'll and D streets
northwest, and at Fishers drug store. Anacostia
P. S--Concert Thursday night by Madam Es-
puta DAILY and her pupils.-Adrt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-23

MAlsHAIL HALL.-Steamer Manchester and
River Queen, II an and 245, $50 and CHS
pm
BAY RIDaE.-Trains leave B. and o. station
e;35 am, $50 and 3:15 Pm
COLONIAL BEACH AND P1NEY PoINr.-George
Leary Dam
BETHESDA PARx--Take Tenleytown cars.
RIVER yIEw.-International Regatta Steam
ers Sam1 J. Pentz. Columbia, Mary Washington
and Pilot Boy-11 Am, 1880, 2, 2:45 3:15, $50,
and Sis pm.
GLEN Echo AND CABIN JoHN.-Steamer
DIXIE at 10 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-23
The Y. NJ. G. A. Ball Nine.

Amateur base ball has had somewhat Of re-
vival in the trip Of the Y. NJ. C. A. nine to Wan
amsssa Camp, Asbury Park, this week. The
boys left on Monday under the chaperonage of
Secretary Push. and while they have not re-
turned only good news has been sent home
They have played four games during the week
with clubs composed chiefly Of college men and
have four scalps dangling at their belts. The
scores have been decidedly one-sided. The first
was II to In favor Of the Y. NJ. c. A., the Sec
ond, 9 to o; third, Is to l, and yesterdays Is
too.
jubilant over the good work done by his boys.
and feels that not only the honor Of the asso-
citation but of the capital has been defended in
q manner in which both should feel consider
able pride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-23
You know ammonia, pun
Oent. Sharn irritatino noi..

You know ammonia, pun
gent, sharp, irritating, poi
sonous.
You do not see how
such stuff can get into your
food. 1t can and it does
if you use ammonia baking
powder, no matter if it is
called absolutely pure"
There is not a particle of
ammonia or any adulterant
in Cleveland's. 1t is simply
a pure and wholesome bak-
ing powder; the best cooks
endorse it. so would you if
you tried it once.
Ask your grocer for the Cleveland Cook Book,
400 recipes, free. If he hasn't copy send stamp
and address to
Cleveland Baking Powder Co., New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-23
Pilgrimage of Washington knights TemplaI
to Denver.


Special train service Is now being arranged
for BY the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in
connection with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe railroad and Burlington route for special
train service to Denver, carrying members Of
the different Communicates and their friends to
the conclave.
Columbia Commandery, No. 2, and Potomac
Commsndery, No. 8, will leave Washington by
special trains on Thursday, August 4, at $40 a.
m. stopping en- route at st. Louis. Kansas City,
Pueblo and Colorado Springs, arriving at Dem
yer Monday night, August 8. Dining car will
be attached to the train from Kansas City and
stops will be made at Colorado Springs and
Manitou to afford an opportunity to visit the
Garden of the Gods, Pixies Peak and many
other interesting points located in and about
the Saratoga of the west.
Washington Commandery. No. i, will leave
Friday, 5th by the same route. On the return
trip all the communicates will visit Omaha. tax
ing in the meeting Of the Mystic Shrine, and
Chicago.
Information regarding these special trips,
reservations in sleeping cars, &C., apply to R.
A. Psrke, passenger agent southeastern district
Pennsylvania railroad, Washington D. c.: also
to transportation committees of the different
commanderies.-Adut.
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EYrs,aHr SAVED.

After Scarlet Fever. Diphtheria. Pnsumonia and
other prostrsting Diseases. Hoods Sarsaparia II I'M
saualed TO thoroughly purity the blood and give
needed strength Read this:
MY boy had Scarlet Fever when yssrs old leav-
inx him very weak and with blood POISONED WITH
CANKER. His eyes became indaxned. his sufferings
intense. and for weeks he could not even open
his syea took him to the Eye and Ear Innrmary on
Charles street. but their remedies failed to do the faint
ct shadow Of rood I began giving him
HOODS sARsAPARILLA,
which soon cured him Iknow II SAVED HIS SIGHT.
II not his very lifer ABBIE y. BLACKMAN. 286s
Washington street., Boston. Mass.
HOODS PILLS ere the best after dinner Pills. ~
1T ozCegeion. cure headache and blllousnsss.
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To Celebrate Discovery Day.

A movement has been started among the
Catholics Of the city to provide for suitable
celebration here Of Discovery day." Tuesday
evening a meeting Of clergy and laymen was
held in Carroll Hall. The Rev. j. A. Walter
presided. After discussing the plans proposed
the meeting adjourned until next Tuesday. 1t
Is understood that'a mass Of Thanksgiving will
be celebrated In each Of the churches in Wash
ington on October II. No definite program
has yet been arranged for the lay celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-23

pretty little child taken to the fourth pre-
cinct station last night was turned over to
Agent Sweeny this morning. Her right name
is Lizzie Coleman. She says her father is
white and her mother colored. Her father
lives in the country, eight miles beyond Ana
costa. Agent Sweeny had her picture taken.
She says her father and mother beat her 30 she
ran away, but there are no marks to show for it,
She will be taken care Of at the Home, 927 E
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-23

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will run O
special train Of Pullman parlor cars and day
coaches 10 Niagara Falls on Thursday, July IS
leaving Washington at 7:35 an and Baltimore
81 s:E am, arriving at Niagara Falls at mid
night The route will be through the Lehigh
and Wyoming valleys, Mauch Chunk and the
anthracite coal fields. and as it is out of the
beaten track Of Niagara tourists from MARYLAND.
District OF Columbia and Virginia the excursion
cannot prove otherwise than interesting, in
structtye and pleasant. Round-trip tickets,
good for ten days. win be sold FOR sl0 and on
return journey viii be good to stop OF at Buff
|falo, Emira. near which city is Watkins Glen;
also ct the romantic Glen Onotio and Mauch
'Chunk-AdrL
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DIR. Grrene,s Vacation.

DR.. Greene, pastor Of the Calvary Baptist
Church. leaves the city on Monday for his sum-
ner home in Vermont, where his family now
are. During his absence the pulpit viii be sup
pied by Rev. W. G. Partridge Of Scranton, Pa /;
Rev. DIR. r G. Seymour Of Philadelphia. Rev.
3: A. Woods Of Philadelphia and Rev. DR.. w.
W. Boyd Of Newark, y. j., the first and last
preaching two SAbbaths each