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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

now claim that the lots were simply left in
trust with her by their father. They seek
E to recover the same.
trade with Ashland County, offering the
town OF Mason in exchange for the ApoS-
Tile Islands. The Apostle Isles are still a
portion of the town Of Ashland. AT 4 re-
cent meeting of the Ashland County
Board, Mr.. Packard. repreSentating the
settlers on the islands, presented Il petition
setting off the islands as asenarate town.
but the board mas taken no acJlOn. w ASH
burn, it is said, will not agree to BayfielG's
scheme to annex the islands much less to
give up the town of Mason. On the whole,
BAYFIELD, ami WaShOurn have very
pretty county division fight on their hands.
if Bayfield, County is divided, one bone Of
contention will be the possession of Iron
River. Both WaShburn and Bayfield, want
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
FATAL HOTEL FIRE.
Four Persons Perish In 81 Burning Bu
ing at Cincinnati.

Four Persons Perish IN n Burning Build
ing at Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 9.-Heider's Ho-
tel, at 265 West Fifth Street, took fire at
about o'clock this morning. The
flames entered the adjoining building
occupied by the Johnson Bros hard
ware store. The structure had been con-
demned and ordered torn down with in a
month. The number of persons packed
In the building was very large. Several
families of Polish Jews had rooms there.
Four persons were burned to death, as
follows:
FRED DETZEL, waiter.
ALBERT GRAU, yardman.
JOSEPH MAINS.
WAITER CALLED GoTTLIEB, surname
unknown.
Grau wakened the other inmates OF
the hotel but was himself unable to
escape. The property loss is $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
POTTER GUILTY,

Boston Bonker Convicted of Crooked
Transactions.
BOSTON, Mass, rep. 5.-Ine jury IN
the case of Asa P. Potter, ex-president
of the bankrupt Maverick Bank, who is
charged with false certifcations on
checks, this morning rendered a
verdict of guilty. The verdict finds
Mr.. Potter guilty on fifteen counts,
which cover practically five charges of
over certifcation. The case will now
60 to the supreme court. The minimum
sentence for the crime alleged is fine,
the maximum twenty-five years i'm
nrisnnmant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
Mines Closing Down,

IsHPEAING, Mich, Feb. 13.-Jhe
American iron mine, seven miles west
of here, has closed down permanently,
buildings being dismantled and the ma
chinery sold. The stock is held princi-
pally by local and Milwaukee capital
lists. Smaller mines and those weak
financially are being crowded to the
wall. At present prices only the largest
and richest mines can survive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15

years and to pay fine of 5000 francs.
M. Marius Fontaine and M. Cottu are
each sentenced to imprisonment for two
years and to pay fine of 5000 francs
each. NJ. Eifel is sentenced to
imprisonment for two years, and to pay
d fine of 10000 francs. The sentences
have caused a profound sensation, espe-
clally that of M. Ferdinand de Lessons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
NO CnoIce at Uneyenne.

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Feb. 13.-To-day's
ballot for United States senator was as
follows: William Brown (Pop.), l; A.
c. Beckwith (Dem.), l; John Charles
thompson Dem. J, II; John F. Osborne
(Dem.), 5; George L. Beck (Dem.) 2;
George w. Baxter (Dem.), e; John II.
Warren (Rep.), 22. No choice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
ALL GO TO PRISON.
Sentence Passed on Panama
SwindlerS.
De Lesseps and Son, Eifel and Others
Given Terms.

PARIS, Feb. 9.--The Panama sentences
have just been delivered. NJ. Ferdi-
nand de Lesseps is sentenced to imprie-
onment for five years and to pay fine
of 5000 francs. M. Charles de Lesseps
is sentenced to imprisonment for five
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
ANARCHISTS ARE GUILTY
ConVice ed of Circulating Incendiary Lit


Convict ed of Circulating Incendiary Lit
erature at Homestead.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. l0.-The trial of
Carl Mold and Henry Bauer, as access
cries to Bergman, the Anarchist. in the
attempted killing of II. c. Prick, last
July, resulted in verdict of guilty.
The charge was conspiracy of being ac-
cessories to felony. Both men are
enthusiastic Anarchists and the indict-
ment grows out OF the action of the two
men who went to Homestead where
they distributed Anarchistic literature
among the people and tried to excite
them to riot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
SLAIN BY A POSSE.
Two Texas Cattle Thieves Killed by the
Men They Robbed.

Ell PAso, Tex, Feb. 13.-Word has
reached the city of the killing of
Charles Roddings and a man named
Garfield, in a general fight, between
this city and Huado Tanks. Roddlngs
has on various occasions been arrested
for stock stealing, but for want of evil
dence was discharged. Cattleman Lee,
it appears, has missed stock, and gath
ering small posse, set out on the trail.
Fifteen miles from town they ran upon
Roddings, Garfield and two others with
the missing stock. A general fight en-
sued, in which Roddings and Garfield
were killed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
Fatal Fail in a state House.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. Is. - Dave
Hanger and Will Whipple, aged IA and
IL years respectively, while playing on
the third floor of the state house build
ing, fell through the balcony Of the ro-
tunda to the stone pavement below.
Whippie died shortly after being taken
home, and Hanger is in dying condi-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
Railway Tracks Under Water

TIrUsyILLE, Pa, Feb. 10.-The ice has
gorged in Oil Creek. completely sur
rounding the water works. The West
ern New York & Pennsylvania tracks
are submerged. Should the water con-
tinue to rise, dynamite will be used to
break the gorge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
PANAMA CANAL HEARING,
The Committee Examining Witnesses in
New York.

New York.
New YORK, Feb. 13.-The special COM
mittee of the House of Representatives,
appointed to investigate the affairs
Of the Panama Canal Company, met
here to-day. Xavier Boyard was the
first witness. He said he had been
agent for the Panama Company on the
isthmus in 1882 and came to New York
in 1888, where he acted az secretary for
the purchasing agent until 1887, when
he succeeded Mr.. Salela as purchasing
agent, and in 1889 he became agent for
The linuidatOr appOinted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-02-15
RECEIVED A SWORD THRUST,
NJ. Goussot Wounded by NJ. Benoit in q
Duel at Paris

PARIS Feb. 10.-A duel was fought
between NJ. Norbert de Benoit, deputy
from Avevron, and NJ. Marie-Emile
Goussot, deputy from St. Denis. in
consequence of remarks made bv
Goussot in the Chamber of Deputies.
The two men fought with swords.
Benoit proved himself the better
swordsman of the two, and succeeded
in Wounding his opponent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13

the room. The fireplace and mantclpiccc are one
OF the finest bits of work in the ship being mas
sivc and cXquiscly carved. The fireplace Is Of
glazed brick. and In the crate IS set black iron
cauldron To receive the lire.
Coming to the single rooms must describe
Mrs. Nandcrbilts apartment first. The bedroom is
rich but chaste in style. which Is sheraton cnam-
elled white and picked out with gold the ceiling be-
ing Of rich hbrOus plaster also ondmcllcd every
white. All tn" furniture and equipments thus
tinted, and rs the wall pancling and drapcrios are
Of old color. rich lowered silk. the effect Is
warm and soothing to a degree. \ fine wooden bed
stead is similarly cnameilrd and drapcd. and the
carpet is a beautiful gray SaXony. all the
after cabins and passages. out Of the bedroom is a
neat bathroom with several wooden panels in place
Of drapcrics. Tn" bath fittings Of the silver
white metal. and the bath itself cnamcllel copper
the pipes being all copper. Every pipe in the ship
Is copper, and TO all the hand basins. baths etc
there is fitted separate steam service for clean
ing purposes.
Going up from the main to the upper deck one
finds Mrs. Nandcrbilts sitting-room. a beautiful
apartment in the old Adams's style. the furniture
Trainings and castings being Of dark mahogany
and the upholsterings and hangings Of "A peculiar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13

and shelves under the ports with a special
ly designed writing cabinet and bookcase ntmcnt in
tcryrning ana next the bath which Is again pan
ellcd and moulded In mahogany. and has the NOV
able upholstered top for the purpose of a lounge.
Tn" ceiling fri'zc and beams covered with
Tynccastle tapestry decorated i'm tone Of cream
white tn" walls have high mahogany dadO. and
the panels filled with Tynccastle tapestry
decorated subject panels in enriched mahogany
mOuIiugs.
Tn" captains room Is another very finely ap-
pointed room. fitted up In mahogany and contain
ing warlrobcs fitted into two corners having
trays. drawers and all necessary fittings. wash
stand with marble top. back etc. large chest OF
drawers, and dressing table fitted with slvered
bcvellcl mirrors. The bath Is panelled and moulded
with mahogany. and has AN upholstered top, and
20 IA" end of II Is arranged the night table
\ fine social hall I'm the Francois style the room
being completely fitted in fumcd oak with elaborate
carvings. the coverings Of the furniture and the
drapcrics being of rich red damask. has been pro-
vidcd. The gen raj staterooms ut the after end
Of III" ship. They are all pretty much alike in
their elegance but are draped in different colored
silks or tapestries.
The l9niries and galleys, fitted up by the build:
'gs OF IN" ship have been most completely carried
out. The Lighthouses are all Of iron covered with
fin" teak. Tn" main cOmpanionNay Is panellcd
with the most beautiful figures in teak highly
polished. Their" Is a smoking room In Spanish ma
hogany. All the crews quarters and servants
apartments are most comfortably and even elc
gantly got ny. In fact, the whole ship from stem
To- stern ana from kcelson to truck, is comfortable.
pretty and strong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
A BTRTED TREiST RE.
n Francisco Chronicle.

From The San Francisco Chronicle.
There is a fortune buried near the town OF La
town there are soing crazy over it. The money
Is all in Bank of England notes. and there IL
$4,000 pounds for the man who Is fortunate ei'ous"
When the civil war broke out in Chill. President
Bamaceda realizing the Importance OF a navy IN
sIich a conflict commissioned Colonel Pinto one
OF his most trusted friends. to proceed to England
v Which were to be Manned by picked crews and
sent out TO Valparaiso as fast as steam Soud car,
several London banks to pay for the cruisers. and
he lost no time starting S on Go hS p mission TO England
was by taking passage on one OF the steamers
running between Valparaiso and Liverpool; and, as
she had to go via Magellans Straits and up the
Atlantic. the voyage took considerable time, es-
Tenos A Az ee and SIi Rio de- Janero " '
Before, Colonel Pinto could reach ENGLAND and
things were going. and realizing that lots of ready
cash would be "A good thing TO assist him out OF
graphcd Pinto to let the cruisers go and hurry
back to Valparaiso with the money as fast as he
could
pinto took the precauton Of changing the bills
Of exchange into Bank of ENGLAND notes; and with
box in his big trunk he started on his trip back
When the steamer reached Montevideo the news
cluded that the Argentine Republic would be a
more pleasant place to reside IN for While at
the dethroned dictator Pinto took up his residence
in La Plata and during his residence there formed
the acquaintance of a gentleman named Parry.
After the excitement caused by the war had died
not want the money to fall into the hands of his
enemies He was afraid to place 1t in any of the
banks for fear the victorious insurgents would nut
In a claim for II. night when everything
quiet he took the precious box out and buried
IL.
This done he went back to chill with a light
heart but no sooner had he set foot shore in
Valparaiso than he was arrested and thrown into
a dungeon and told that when he got ready 10
hand the money over to the Government he would
be- released and not before. Some of Plnto's
friends, however. told him that long as he kept
the money out OF the hands of his enemies he was
safe. but soon as he turned 1t over to the Gov
eminent he would be taken out and shot as a trail
tor.
Pinto is a native of Buenos Ayres and he con-
cluded to part of the money In erecting his
release II possible With this object in view he
wrote to Mr.. Parry telling him how matters
STOOD and offering him one-fourth OF the money If
he would induce the Argentine Government IN
take up his case and demand his release The To-
cation of the buried treasure was not given in the
letter. but would be sent TO MIR. Parry IL he con-
Guided to accept the proposition " " WI
Mr. Parry by accident lost the letter and tba
finder soon made known the fact that the hi,,
fortune in Bank OF England notes was burieS
somewhere near the town, and the result ia thar
about every man that can secure a shade 10 nn,,
thing else to take care Of itself. WHY
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY PAGES

green Powered silk, between apple and sage green
in tint The CRATE is open one. the fire prasses
and tenders having been designed to suit the
general style of the room. The panels above the
mantelpiece and above pretty little writing desk
at one side of it fitted with Wedgewoou
plaaues The plasters dividing the panels. ana the
whole of the mantepiece are beautifully carved
The apartment is about sixteen feet square.
Miss Vanderbilts room is also very handsome III
the Cawthorne style of some ninety years ago
the draperies being peculiar blue and the ceiiis
a fine bit of Tynecastle work, with FREEZES vi
similar work
Mr. Vanderbts stateroom is fitted up III
particularly luxurious style. the furniture peNis
~ richly figured Pollard oak and consists OF spa
cious wardrobe fitted up with every conceNap'e
accommodation; one corner of the room Is h,'eu
with corner or inge nook fittings, the seats up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13

cro.t a, Mr. Vanderbilt will have reason to COM
Main of lack of comfort or convenience FOR the
generol accommodation there IS a magnificent sa-
loon and a library both having been fitted up by
Nessrs Cuael OF Paris. who have had carte
blanche in carving out the work. The saloon is
eighteen feet in length and thirty-four In Width
running practically the whole breadth OF the snip.
The general design of the saloon Is Louis qua
torze but this is not TOO lavishly adhered TO- The
wood is fine grained French pine. resembling Eng
lish nonlar but the original grain and color OF the
wood is hidden beneath the fine white enamel with
its golden embellishments. The carving, which Is
ont of the solid wood. is something to be wondered
at II is simply exquisite. every foot OF the wall
panelIing being rich in high relief carving. h"aut-
fully done and shining out in its added layer OF
enamel At one side of the hall Is IA ch-toned
piano which cost it's owner nearly thousand
dollars Then slender looking chairs beautiful set
tees tempting sidcboards all OF the best Chippcn-
dale STYLE inlad with brass. provided In p"nti-
tude TIE furniture is upholstered in rich crimson
silk velvet. The dome OF the saloon rises to the
upper deck and a soft light creeps gently through
it's stained panes to the saloon below.
Leaving the saloon "A hundred-foo passage.
arched and beautifully decorated and carpeted
with a texture costing three guineas yarl-as are
both the saloon and the lbraryleads to this latter
apartment. where again the hand Of the carver has
had free play. This apartment IS Of rich. dark
walnut. unpublished. the panels and pasters rich
with the most beautiful carving. which indeed
bellishcs the entire apartment. Tho sott"cs. side
board and general fittings are all 81 dark walnut.
and overhead beautiful panels Of the same wood.
chastencd with soft tinted paintings. look down on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
4 CIIILIAN GOEERNOR
From The Trenton Times.

This is Governor Wcrts's first military expert
cnce in camp and not knowing the language OF
the shoulder strap and not wanting call any
one OF the officers below their rank, he salutes
every one In uniform as colonel. Yesterday he sat
the pcrch OF the state cottage putting cigar
while the sentry passed up and down his post
opposite the house.
'''Scc here. Colonel" finally said the Governor.
"Come up and sit down"
The sentry halted. saluted and marched up the
steps and sat down.
Have cigar" added the Governor, extending
a Pcrfecto. which the astonshed guard took. light
ing il with the Governors half smoked one. After
a while Governor Werts went into the house and
the sentry remained smoking.
Before great while the officer of the guard
came along and stood amazed when he the
sentinel who had assumed Il comfortable position
In the rocking-chair putting his cigar with the ut
most Indifference.
sir said the officer. what do you mean by
leaving Your post? You will be concentrated
and punished. sir
I'm obeying the orders of the commander-in-
chief Major" responded the guard.
When the Governor was spoken to by one of the
general officers he explained his action by say
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13

~ Louis Pttsburg Cleveland Cincinnati at Cevc.
land chicago ~. Louisville" at Chicago.
tuesday .Brooklyn ". NrwYork. at Eastern Park
EroohAh Philadelphia Boston. Philiiclphia BIlti
nor" ~ Washington at Baltimore: Chicago Louis
VIII ~ chicago; Cleveland cincinnati. Cleveland
ihit.burg ". -. Louis. Ut Pitt-burC.
wednesday .Nrw-iork y. Brooklyn. at Polo Grounds
New York; Philadelphia Boston. at Philadelphia :
Washington -. Baltimore at Washington: Pitt,burg ",
81 Louis, at Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati at Clevc
land.
Thur-dIy-No games scheduled
Friday rw-N0rk Cleveland a Polo Grounds New
York Brooklyn ~ Cincinnati at Eastern Park BROOKLYN
Io-tou llttsburg Boston; PhiladclIhia
I1u- az phadrph Baltimore Louisville. at But
more Washington Chicago. at WaShngton
saturday Nrw-York ~. Cleveland at Polo Grounds
Newly orb Bfooklyn Cincinnati. at Eastern Park
Brooklfni Washington Chicago. Washington Bat
more " Louisville at Baltimore: Philadelphia vs.. St
Louis at Philadelphia; Boston vs. Pittsburg Boston,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
PUSHING FRESH-AIR WOBR
COLLEGE SETTLEMENT HOME IN KAros.r
AN IDEAL SUMMER RETREAT FOR THE cHun,.


OF THE EAST SIDE.
From rear tenement to rural cottage: f,r.
paved and filthy alleys to grassy lawns from ,o.,.-
crowded, noisy, and hot Sahara to apartments on
cool and Inviting; from bread and coffee diet -
such as only welstocked country larder can
hrnsh-all these changes. truly. would attest sron.,
to the proof that happiness arises from contrast "
The summer cottage OF the college Settlement ~
whence so much enjoyment is being dispensed f. :,
ideal one for FreshAir work. both as to its apuont
ments and Its environs. Its site Is on the ola
Green farm: extended lines OF pine trees shade tn
approach to the cottage which itself Is hidden in .
lovely grove OF NAPLES and cedars. No other hons.
Is in sight, but farther up toward the crest Of m.
hill begins the estate OF the renowned John JAY wb,cA
extends long distance southwark. Between the Law
and Green estates grows double line OF mapes
closely set. and shading the road for a mile ana
a half. The cottage contains twenty eight rooms
among these being large dining ROOM a Kitchen
three sitting rooms. and two roomy attics car
rIagehouse IS close by for I'm rainy weather ana
the apple orchard and vineyard will be brought ino
requlsitlon as soon the fruit Is ripe.
Twenty little girls, ranging from SIX to ten vca,,
OF age have been the guests of the cottage. The,
belong to sewing and wood-carving club at IN.
" College Settlement" in Rivington-st. They car
themselves The Rosebuds.' This is the third yea,
OF FreshAir work for the College Settlement peopls
and through the summer they usually entertain five
parties Of twenty children each.
Life Mt the cottage Is a real carnival OF enjoyment
Each party Of children gets picnic and a long drive
Then there are games, indoor and outdoor: hammock
swings, croquet, long walks. picking flowers. and IN
the evening music and dancing. One OF the most
pleasant diversions IS writing letters home. In this
particular the children never tire OF rehearsing to
their parents the fun and good things to eat which thu
country affords. The only lament made By the
children this year IS that they have bathing place
Near the cottage which the scene OF entertain
ment for two years past was fine bathing pool
This years cottage more than compensates however
BY abundance of and a picturesque environ
ment.
The browning glory Of the A" Settlements, Fresh.
Air cottage is that discipline Is required. Children
under standing little Of theory, invariably learn by ex.
ample. Thousands Of men I'm the English speaking
world have traced their Incentives for progress and
development to the influence Of such teachers =
Arnold at Rugby, Abbot at Exeter Taylor AT Andover
and Hopkins at Williams. Probably, I'm days TO coma
many OF these tenementhouse children who rise to
higher ideals and nobler methods OF life will ascdhs
the genesis Of their wellbeing to the kindly interest
and sympathy Of the cultured young women who 1--we
In the "College settlement,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
MOBILIZATION FOR YELLOW FEVER.

From The Medical Record.
DIR. Domingos Frere distinguished physcian
and painstaking study Of yellow fever claims -. 10
have discovered the specific microorganism OF nc
disease, and has prepared from cultures OF w
bacillus a preventive vaccine by means Of which
he believes that he can render unacclinated III
dividuals immune to yellow fever -
These claims have not received general accep.--
ance. and fatty disputed by many among
whom Is Surgeon-G General Sternberg of the uniteo
States Army who has studied Freire's methods IN
the latters laboratory and rejects his alleged as
covery of the microbe of the disease az unproven
perhaps, the part of the principals than on
that OF their followers which is yet unstlleu
DR. Freire has reasserted his claims in brochure
published within the last year. and only a lew
weeks ago active correspondence was COINS on
in the pages OF contemporary between tns
friends of one and the other party to the dispute.
DR. Frere to prove the correctness OF his theory
and the validity of his claims to the discovery 0.
a preventive vaccine. which will be far better any
more convincing than the shedding of gallons o.
ink. Let him induce the Brazilian Government "
suspicious interval between revolutions. 10 senu
him to Santos. with full authority to practice nv
themselves to the experiment, and drowning
men Will catch at straws the wretched surviVors
Of the plague In Santos will doubtless be only zoo
ready to take advantage OF ANYTHING that promises
them immunity. Then let DIR. Frere go TO tne
doomed city with his assistants and establish hu
laboratory there and vaccinate all who come.
III he succeeds In rendering the remaining inhaos
nants or the place proof against the ATTACKS y
yellow fever. the plague will he stamped out anu
the name OF DR.. Domngos Frere will go down
the ages along with that OF other great benefacto
posthumous. but he will have the happiness OF
hearing his praises sung throughout the WORM.
ana honors Will be heaped upon him In numbers
to satisfy the most ambitious. This is Or. freres
not before this recognized II and made it his own.
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