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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
A CITY SWEPT BY FIRE.

Flames in the Metropolis of Long Island
Makes One Hundred Families Homeless.
LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y, July 21.-
Two entire blocks Of buildings in this
city were destroyed by fire early
this morning. The new St. Mary's
Roman Catholic Church, just COM
pleted at a cost of 100000,
is totally destroyed. The parson-
age was one of the first buildings
thoroughly Quilted by the flames. Their
costly new parochial school, which had
never been used, was also destroyed.
The flames started in Gray's refrig-
orator factory in Fourth Street and
spread rapidly through the stock Of dry
timber. A southerly wind carried the
flames and soon the whole block,
bounded by Jackson Avenue on the west,
by Vernon Avenue and Fourth Street on
the south, and Fifth Street on the north,
was in flames. Help was asked from
Brooklyn, but before it arrived the en-
tire block in which the fire started was
doomed. The other buildings burned
are:
On Vernon Avenue-W. A. Mahken's
drug store, N. V. Rudolph's furnishing
On Jackson Avenue-Jacob Creter's Hotel,
vacant store, Owen Clark's bottling estab-
lishment, VENDORS barber shop, Scar
borough's jewelry store, four tenement
houses and a four-story brick building.
On Fourth Street-Creter's Hotel, Gray's
factory and row of small buildings.
Gov. Flower owned row of tene-
ments that were burned. The burned
blocks included grocery, dry goods and
paint stores and a number Of tenement
houses. The inmates escaped unin-
jured. After burning nearly an hour
the flames leaped across to the OPP
posite buildings on Fourth and Fifth
streets and the fremen were powerless
to check their progress. These burned
blocks made up the business portion Of
the First Ward. More than 100 families
have been rendered powerless. The
loss is about 100000. The water lasted
until the fire was nearly under control,
and then there was great shortage.
At 2:30 o'clock the tower Of the Cath
Ollie church fell with q crash and
wrecked the remainder Of the roof Of
the main building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
ARMY IDLE in COLORADO.
Thousands Thrown Out of Work by the
Closing of the Shelters.

DENVER, Col, July 21.-The closing
down of many silver mines. smelters
and the reduction of the working
forces of coal mines, railways and
manufactures in this state because
of the reduction in the price Of silver
has caused a deplorable condition Of
affairs among the laboring classes. It
is estimated that to-day there are in
Denver 10000 unable to secure employ
ment. There are 10000 outside in the;
same condition, one-half of whom
are making their way to this
city,. where they will become a
not speedily change. In order to
avoid this all the commercial bodies in
this city will meet with the representa-
tives Of Eastern roads at o'clock this
afternoon aud the latter will be asked
to make a SIS rate from here to the
Missouri River for this class of
people. 1t is figured that
these men are not paupers, but if they
can get into the agricultural district they
will be able to secure employment IN
the harvest fields, where men will soon
be in demand. The Typographical I'm
ion meeting last night appropriated
ST 900 for the purpose Of sending unem-
ploved men to their homes in the East.
The railways have been asked TO
make SIS rate for these men
to any point between here and
Chicago. A conservative estimate ofthe
men discharged by railways, mines,
business houses and factories since the
silver panic started, places the number at
from $4,000 to $4,000. 1t is also esti-
mated that Colorado, Utah, Montana
and New Mexico merchants have coun-
fernandez orders on New York whole
sale houses for goods during this time
Amounting to over SD 600 000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
EXCURSION IN A WRECK.
Train Bearing Hundreds Of Sunday School
Children is Demolished.

CnIl0P6n Is U6m0HSn60.
BUFFALO, N. Y, July 19.-An excur-
sion train carrying the Sunday schools
Of Bethany and Bethlehem churches of
Buffalo, on the Western New York &
Pennsylvania Railroad, was wrecked at
East Aurora at 7:45 o'clock last night.
One man was fatally injured and fifteen
or twenty persons, old aud young, were
more or less seriously hurt.
The accident is one of the most re-
markable in the history of the railway
world. The engines were crushed into
masses of twisted steel and were COW
cred with the timbers, broken glass and
iron Of the first two coaches These
coaches were filled with excursionists
and that they escaped with no more
serious injury is almost miraculous.
AS near as can be learned the accident
was due to carelessness. The evening
local train from Buffalo to East Aurora
had just pulled into the station, where
it stops. Engineer Holland had taken
his locomotive to the turntable, pre-
paratory to heading it toward the city
for the morning trip. The switch was
left open, as the engineer intended TAX
ing his engine out on the main track and
back to the siding for the night
Just beyond the turn-table is a sharp
curve and beyond that the track rises
in a heavy grade. The excursion train
rounded the curve and came down the
grade. Engineer Ramsbury saw the
danger, but it was too late to stop his
train and it piled into the pit on top of
the engine already Oh the table. The
baggage car and the first two coaches
were completely wrecked.
The scene in the wrecked coaches
was almost indescribable, the women
and children being thrown under and
over the seats, through the windows,
and cut with flying splinters,
broken limbs and bruised The cars
took fire from the engine, out this adj
prompt action of the village fire depart
ment, who rushed to the rescue.
The injured were speedily re-
moved and upon the arrival of
special car bearing surgeons were given
all possible attention. Bob Hanson,
t1agman Of the excursion train, was
thrown from the baggage car and re-
ceived broken arm. Notwithstanding
his severe injuries he seized his flag and
ran up the track toward freight train
coming down the grade. He accom-
plished his purpose, but after that was
done he fell fainting beside the track
The list of the seriously injured is as
follows:
HARRY SAUER both legs broken.
ARTHUR SAUER, leg broken and seriously
bruised and cut about the head and face.
FANNIE WHITMER cut about feet and legs
and otherwise seriously bruised
WILLIE WHITMER, legs badly crushed and
head cut.
GEORGE FERGUSON, cut on ceand bruised
internally.
NELLIE STEssEL, leg crushed and head cut
Mrs. ROBERT HOOD, legs hurt and cut
about face.
The train bearing those who escaped
and who could be moved, reached this
city soon q flor M IL ninht
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
MINERS OUT ON A STRIKE.
Work at the Sunday Lake, of the SChIeS-
niger Syndicate, SUSPENDED.

IRoNwooD, Mich, July 21.-The
miners at the Sunday Lake mine, at
Wakefield, operated by the Schlesinger
syndicate, are out on strike. Pay for
the months of May and June is still
due and the men will not return
to work until they receive at least one
months wages. General Manager Cole
was at the mine yesterday but could
give the miners no satisfactory answer
as to when they would receive their
pay. One hundred and thirty men are
out. The Brotherton mine at Wake
field cut off the night force Of seventy
five men
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
IRON HAND OF FRANCE.
Little Siam Finds Herself in Danger of Be-
ing Crushed to Death.

PARIS, July I9-M. Develle, the
French foreign minister, yesterday tele-
graphed to NJ. Pavie, French minister
resident in Bangkok, the terms Of an
ultimatum that the minister resident is
to present Immediately to the Siamese
government. According to the ulti-
matum, only twenty-fo IT hours are
given for Siam to make answer to the
Ftnch demands.
The French ultimatum demands that
the Slamese eVacuate the left bank of
the Mekong River. It also demands
that guarantees be given by the Siamese
government for the faithful perform
ance Of its treaty obligations, and that
indemnity be paid for the outrages per-
petrated by the Siamese upon the
possession of the Lower Mekong River,
and if Siam comedies the demands now
made upon her, the river will be made
almost entirely French.
1t was but short time ago that the
river was acknowledged to be consId-
cradle distance to the westward Of the
French influence in AMMAN. A mount
ain range lies a long distance to the
eastward Of the MeGong River and the
French claimed no jurisdiction to the
westward Of this range. Recently
France claimed the entire water to the
westward of the mountains and now
she demands the Siamese evacuate
the western banks, which if they
do will place both banks of the
river for the greater part of it's length
in possession of the French. This
would give France jurisdiction over GER
tain parts Of the Laos states that are
now tributary to Siam. In it's most
northerly course the river separates the
Sahn states, under British control, from
the Laos states. If France gets posses
sion of the territory she desires, her
newly-acquired possessions will border
on what is practically British territory.
The reply Of Foreign Minister Develle
to the Interpolation Of NJ. Drevfuss in
the Chamber of Deputies yesterday ex-
planning the position of France in the
dispute with Siam is considered mas
ter stroke of policy. 1t not only Sc
cured unanimous vote Of confidence
in the government but has evoked
unanimous praise from the press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
No Fair on Sunday.

CHICAGO, H., July 23.-The Worlds
Fair was closed to-day. The whole
aspect Of the White City was one of
peaceful quiet. The denizens of the
Midway Plaisance sat around and told
stories of tleir far-away homes, and
slept, and rested, and had a good time
noon man a man appeared at the Six
ty-fourth Street gate and offered a
ticket for admission and was refused.
He then took the numbers of the gate
men who refused to let him in. 1t is
supposed he was securing evidence for
contempt of court, Judge Philip Stein
having granted an injunction to restrain
the officials from closing the fair Sun
DAYS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
STARR GANG RUN DOWN.
Three of the Train Robbers Captured in
Indian Territory.

TAHLEQUAH, |. T., July 22.-Bud
Smith, Charles Plotner and "Shorty"
Wills, pals of the notorious Henry
Starr, were captured at a point
near Cherokee City late last night.
After the bank robbery at BentonviIle,
Ark, the parties travelled together until
they crossed the state line, when they
separated. The three named arrayed
themselves as day laborers and secured
employment within a few miles Of Cher
okee City, on the Nation side. A few
dayssago /. Harper, young man Of this
city, met Smith, and learning his iden-
tity, proceeded to get him drunk.
While in this condition Smith was in
duced to give up the whereabouts of
his two pals. A deputy marshal
was Immediately notified, and
he, securing reinforcements, soon
had the bandits in jail. About
s., 800 in greenbacks was found on
the three men. 1t is thought the arrest
of these men viii finally lead to the
capture Of the remainder Of the notori-
Gus Starr gang, whose leader is now in
Jail in Arkansas. Large rewards were
out for the arrest of the bandits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
HEAVY SEIZURE OF TOBACCO.
Attempt at Philadelphia to Defraud the
government of Large Sums.

government OF Large sums.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 21.-Special
Treasury Agent Hanlon has seized large
consignments of Sumatra tobacco which
were under-valued when it passed
through the Philadelphia custom house.
The duty has been paid at the rate of So
cents per pound, it having been
invoiced as ''fillers" instead of
best wrapper, which it proved
to be, and should have paid duty at the
rate of 81 per pound. The tobaccos all
came from Montreal, consigned to j. s.
Mortz, and were classified at Ogdens-
burg, n. Y, by the customs collector at
that port. 1t is estimated by this sys-
tenn of differentiation the losses at
Philadelphia alone have aggregated not
less than 81 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
General Reduction in Wages

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 22.-The Hydrau-
lie Press Brick Company, the
largest concern of it's kind in
the West, has issued notice
to it's employees and officers, notifying
them that on the 18th of August 10
per cent. reduction i'll salaries and
wages will be made in both officers and
employees pay, beginning with the pres
ident and including all down to the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
Lieut.. Clark, U. S. A., Drowned.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 22.-Advices re-
ceived here by the family of his wife
tell of the death by drowning of
Lieut.. Powhatan Clark, U. S. A, at
Fort Custer, Mont, where he was
stationed with his command. The cir
cumstances are not known. Lieut..
Clarke was 80 years old, a son of DR..
Clarke, Of Baltimore, Md, and was
married here to Miss Elsie Clemens
about a wear, ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
Wreck OF a British Shin.

LONDON, July 22.-The British ship
Bowdon, Capt. Law, which sailed from
San Francisco March % for Queenstown,
was wrecked on April 20 on Ono Island,
one of the Friendly group. No lives
were lost. The ship is a total wreck
The Bowdon was one Of the four vessels
that started on March % to race from
San Francisco to Queenstown. The
race was won by the British bark Pin
more, which arrived at Queenstown on
Monday last.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
FATAL DUEL OVER A GIRL.
Two Young Men Killed in Fight for a
Woman's Affe ctions.

VICTORIA, Mex, July pa duel that
resulted fatally to both the principals
took place in the outskirts of this city
Thursday. Francisco Villareal,
prominent young law student,
and Juan Rangel, a young
business man, became involved
in quarrel over young woman and
engaged in a duel. Rangel used a knife
and Villareal a pistol. Villareal was
stabbed three times, but as he fell he
fired bullet into the body of Rangel.
Both men lived but short time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
Signed the Iron Scale.

AKRON, O., July 19.-At conference
between officers Of the Akron Iron
Company and representatives. of the
AmaIgamated Association held here to-
day the company signed the scale of
wages submitted by the association. 1t
is the one agreed to by Jones & Laugh
lin of the American Iron and Steel Com
pany-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
Weekly Bank Statement.
New YORK, July 22.-The weekly
atement of the associated banks shows
10 oh


BERNE, July 22.-The Bundesrath has
appointed DR.. A. DeClaparede, Swiss
minister to the United States to be Swiss
member of the court of arbitration
which will meet in washington on July
rs to settle the disputed claims between
the United States and Chill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
INDIAN RAJAH ARRIVES.
Yagatgi Singh, Maharajah of Kaputha1,
in New York.

New YORK, July 22.-His Highness
Yagatgi Singh, maharajah of Kapur-
thai, India, has reached this city.
He is accompanied by one of his
wives, the fourth in number, and
quite a distinguished suite The
party consists of Lieut.-Col. Massey,
ofthe English army; MAN Aziz Batsch,
revenue minister; Danlet Ram, private
secretary; Capt. Sundar Singh, aide-de-
camp; Maj. Nehl Singh and DR.. Sahib
Ali After staying few days at the
Waldorf His Highness will go to Chi
cago, then Washington, New York,
London and India.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
Explosion of Big Driving Wheel.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 21.-The great
driving wheel of the Memphis electric
power house to-day exploded into hun
dreds of pieces, tearing up the building
ameter and weighed 300 pounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
Cleveland Goes to Gray GapIes.

NEWPORT, R. l., July 19.-The steam
yacht Oneida with President Cleveland
on board left her anchorage off James
town about 7:30 this morning, and pro-
ceeded outside, presumably to the east
ward and Gray Gables.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
Mill Burned at Muskegon.

MUsKEGoN, Mich, July pa wood
mill belonging to Herman Lankawel
with several loaded freight cars burned
early this morning. The structure was
a light concern and burned like finder.
Loss 81, 500; covered by insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-26
Heavy Failure in London.

LONDON, July 21.-A S. Constantinidi,
recently partner in the firm of Sophie
cles Constantinidi & Sons, merchants of
% Palmerston buildings, has failed.
His liabilities amount to &96, 294 and his
assets to Fl .627
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-28

Mis- Efhe Phillips. who for the last
two Years has held . position IN Iuttie
bros oflice. has resigned and VIII leave
for Chicago this morning, where she
takes an Office elerkship.
The Rev. Dr. jackson attended the Z.
NJ. &. A. district conference ~ Grand
Haven yesterday. La<t night he adj
dressed the audience in the Grand
Haven opera house.
Miss Mary =. Mcdowell will address
the kindergarten study classes Wednes-
day afternoon al Fountain street baptist
church at 8 O'Clock. The public are
invited.
James A. Wilson viii return 10 the
Cutler 4 Sayidge lumber camps in
Canada today. FROM whence he was
called by the recent death 81 his mother.
Fred l.. Kenfield II the Street Railway
News. Chicago. returned last night after
a short visit With his cousin. Frank T..
Powers.
Mrs George u. Sis-on and daughter.
Mrs. James Campbell. viii leave today
on trip to Colorado Springs,
Mr.. and Mrs. III. G. Post and Henry
Post attended the Paderewski concert
in Detroit last evening.
A. T.. Yerex. late president OF the
Western Michigan college. has gone TO
Chicago 10 live.
Mrs. +. X. Power of No. 35T Lyon
street is stricken with typhoid fever and
is seriously Ill.
j. d. Seibert of the Monroe street
bazaar store left on an eastern trip last
night.
f.. j. Hervey has recovered from his
illness sufficiently to be out.
Will Chaddock OF the st. Joseph Press
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Frank Swain and daughter. Ora.
have gone to Chicago.
Roger w Butterfield left yesterday on
a trip To Washington and the south.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-28

4 special meeting Of the Political
Equality club will be held at the resi-.
dence Of the president. No. l03 East
Bridge street. at 30 p. m. today.
The members OF the Valley City Hive
l.. .. T. NJ. will give tea party this
evening az the residence OF Mrs. Web.
ster. No. 100 IaBelle avenue.
Mayor Stuart will introduce Mrs.
Kate Douglas Wiggin at her entertain
ment al Park congregational church
"Wednesday evening.
J.V. council. Order Of Chosen Friends,
gave pedro party in the lodge room.
corner Of Scribner and West Leonard
streets. last night.
There will be an open meeting OF the
kindergarten study classes in the Foun-
tain street baptist church at 3 p. IN. to-
morrow.
Mrs f.. r. f. Carpenters class in
Wagner study will meet on Thursday al
p. m, in Friedrich's music hall.
A regular meeting Of the Grand Rap
ids council. Royal league, will be held
this evening.
The United Carpenters will meet Fri
day evening in the Lincoln club rooms
The Sketch club viii meet at the Post
studio this afternoon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-28

Yes. I've been asked 70 accept the
democrat nomination for judge II the
supreme court said George " Thomp-
son 70 reporter for The HERAip yes
ferday. ~and | may say I'm willing To
b. considered candidate. though. I'll do
nothing personally "a push the matter.
One term ~ six Years - enough for any
man and one term has been the rule Tor
that office. The court has been es;ab
ii-he,l now for eighteen years. Judge
Holmes served the first term and tried
his level best 90 b. Fenouninated. but
Judge Parish got IL Tor term and now
Judge Burlirgame has had IL term.
Saeuld Il be rendered u me | shall ac
ctrt and expect - be elected
Abolish IL By Josh. ! almost he
heve they viii the way they re going or
! rather think the republicans will hold
Of. thoagh. with that ball tin they sec
whether democrat judge Is elected II
he Is. ! do believe they'll abolish The
court.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-28

" VI = Nopd superintendent - the
Reform schooi - i.srsing. arrived "a the
city yesterday ard fnlk Willie Byers
hack 80 the school with him Willie
feit rery th4e ~ the prospect q going
hack The police benefit fund Feeessed
he 80 req ard offered for the capture -
the by
Many complaints we're felephonei -
he rlty marshal from AZ parts - The
city yesterday 90 account n ft-<lesi
hasemeutz The warm south wind au3
sunshine eaf isoee The water yesterday.
anil the CUTTERS and sewers we're une
qaai a. the tss 4 - esrrsing i a
The funeral Il M.-~ Mar 4 O'Hern
f..ns place from ~ trarew cafhetisal
Yesterday morning and sss lsrgcly -
fer.ied Me- OHefn vas eafmif
esteemed ~ her many ffen,is. especially
her fellow emFtaYrs A. >pFing a Cos
Members - ihe Gfsai bapiA> tinn
riah fheeffHfy Accept fha challenge
ts~ued ~ The merlirrs q tte eiat ~
sitting II fhe eighth ard nefh eaftie
snd ~ - ihe tine and p.ae0 IA . fes
DAYS
The annnai rrfsfi q ihe ftrnix Par
rlfiife eouspaay ei~si yesterday shows
sfalFs - <fsrd ~ fiis~s Capital ssosk.
*epff PAID ih. f-1fes frai eeisfe
SIS 80 - rer~snsl estate. fzSitesiN,
.Iefts 49, - ffrtii'f t1stAi s.
flaund va tfokra 4s.sisf.iss -
Neeitef'F a puitrs o.. stsf eailsi.ts
- - ftsrtrt ~ feasl Street aslleiHl s.
re "A 8 Fmtiiax .e fa- pest
fse fHt ttra - tsl.ss.i..f 4, -. tsaE.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-28

been Al unpleasant oae - sas Eaesas.
thsnk I have done Dn1eh god and I
have never Keen fnckssfed | defeated
John IaKsfIs after every BODY sid l
xas ir-aae % dream II such thing
Ellt kne~ eas rizht and that the
h~~t interests q TIE ssofr demanded
that i.e riouli not he returned ~ the
Gated states senate. l followed hlm
Al over the state and would have d
hated with aim hst be dared debate.
ingalls il brilliant and polished
<teakes. tut hs' Is no dehat-r. and HE
cause wzs too weak, even II ne had been
the most shis-s !egicizn-
When 9ent Nth General and Mrs.
Weaver on the Gscfsia triF. ] .as never
Intorfered With. General Weaver was
made walking osnelet several times.
bat nobody ever threw an egg al n1e.
AID DO you know who insIisaied thess
charges against Weaver. who inspired
the assaults against hirn. and thus de-
f>atad the alliance m Georgia. II was
Hoka Smith. editor II the Atlanta Jour
nal. and the cabinet ps,=itfoa that
Groseg Cleveland has rendered him Is
the reward for his disreputable work In
thai campaign.
La speaking II herself and her future.
Mrs. Lease said: Il consider that the
free advertising have receisod frosn
the partisan newspapers VI this country
hss b<sen worth million dollars "a nae.
have been assaulted and ridiculed from
every side. bal | have never taken any
notice Of single paragraph, have
bad several offers % 20 or featuring
tours 10 England and Australia. and |
expect 10 20 10 England next summer.
But shall not forsake politics. no mat
Ter y hat else ! may do"