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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19

the South Carolina state saloon law by
an appeal to the high courts.
AN explosion of gasoline caused the
death Of Mrs. G.. P. Vanarsdale and
Mary Hogefelt, at Beatrice, Neb.
JAMES TOWNSEND, of Indian Territory,
was despOiled of 81 600 by three men,
supposed to be the Rally brothers.
KANE G.. REINEY, a business man Of
st. Clairsville, O., fell from train near
Union Center, Ind, and was killed.
AT ST. Louis Joseph Boitano, saloon
keeper, committed suicide by shooting,
the result of q quarrel with his wife.
CHARLES BIRKER, wanted at Findlay,
o., for the murder Of Annie Sails, three
weeks ago, was arrested at Columbia,
Pa
ACCORDING to the last report of the
Interstate Commerce Commission, 2, 26O
railway employees were killed during the
year.
JOHN WEAVER was killed at Brazil,
Ind, by train. He was walking on
the track. He was wealthy and over so
years old.
A. Y. DAVIDSON, Philadelphia stock
broker, has failed.
MICHAEL MoUsCH hanged himself in
the jail at Aurora, III.
IT is estimated that 80 persons die
daily in Santos, of yellow fever.
CHARLES WADswoRTH, United States
vice-consul at Santos, died of yellow
fever.
THE New Manufacturing Company at
New York has failed. The company
owes $3.50
MULLANE, of base ball fame, says his
wife abused him. He wants alimOny
with a divorce.
TIE French Commission Company
failed at Kansas City. Assets, $4,000
liabilities, $4,000.
ERNEST KENDALL, aged II, of Indian
apolis, used chloroform to cure neu-
ralgia, and died.
THE Junction House at Lafayette
Ind, was destroyed. It was owned by
the Big Four and Wabash.
ALL railways centering in indianapolis
make a rate of l cent a mile, each way,
for the G. A. r. encampment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
VICTORY FOR FRANCE.
Siam Sues for Peace and Meets All De-
mandS.


BANGKOK, July 1.-THE government
of Siam has consented to withdraw the
troops in the Mekong Valley provided
that France agrees to also suspend hos
tilities.
SAIGON, July IA body of French
marines have captured the forts at
Donthane and Ia ppam on the upper
Mekong. The French loss in the as
saults was six killed and wounded. The
Siamese lost heavily in both engage
mentS.
PARIS, July IA dispatch confirms
the unofficial reports from Saigon as to
the French successes on the upper
Mekong River The press of this city is
the most bitter against Great Britain for
her attitude in the FrancO-Siamese dis
pute. The newspapers generally insist
that France deal quickly and sharply
with Siam The Steele says that Bang
kok will be bombarded by the French
gunboats only as last extreme should
all other means Of arriving at an under
standing with Siam fail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
TROOPS MUST INTERFERE,
Gov. Jones Determined to Execute the
Choctaw Indians.

Fort GIBSON, I. t., July 13-It is re-
ported that Gov. Jones will attempt to
execute the condemned Choctaws, and
that the courts will try to stop him.
The opinion is general here to-day,that
the federal soldiers must interfere as a
last resort.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 13.-Refer-
ring to the published report that the
nine ChOctaW Indians found guilty of
murder by the national court were
soon to be shot by order of Gov.
Jones, the special agent in charge
of the Indians at NLuscogee has
telegraphed the Interior Department as
follows: "The execution of the Choctaw
prisoners has been suspended until
August 4. No action has yet been taken
by the United States court Inspector
Faison is acting under instructions
from the secretary of the interior"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC ABATING.
Very Few New Cases at Ironwood-S. A.
Souther Released from Custody.

souther Released from Custody.
IRoNwooD, Mich, July 1.-THE
typhoid fever epidemic continues to
abate. Very few new cases are re-
ported, and these are Of a very mild
form. The deaths since June l, when
the first one was reported, aggregate
forty-fOur.
S. A. Souther, x-superintendent
Of the water works, was discharged
rom the custody of the WiscOn-
sin officials at Hurley Saturday
afternoon, no attempt having been
tl@ue ~ 1Tnt1Iy me rGqas3lHtlon papers
GOV PecF PT7atRe sae1cretary adjudged
defective. The affidavit that accom-.
panied the requisition charged Souther
with manslaughter, alleging that he was
crImlnally negligent in his duties and
the water system to become
contaminated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
ENGLAND WILL WIN.
A Canadian Opinion on the Rehring Sea
Arbitration.

OTTAWA, Ont, July 14.-Prof Ma
coun, sent by the Dominion govern
ment to make a supplementary report
upon seal life in Behring Sea, has just
returned from Paris, where his evil
dence was laid before the court Of arbi-
tration. Asked as to the general
impression in Paris when he left
as to the decision of the
tribunal, Prof. Macoun said: 'The
general impression is that Great Britain
will win the case. The first part of the
Americans case in the question Of right
would have been decided against them
had the hearing taken place in an or
binary law court without the British
side being called upon to reply"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
WAR BEGINS IN SAMOA.
Forces Of the King and the RebeIlOus Chief
Go Into Camp,

SYDNEY, N. S. W., July 13.-The latest
Samoan advices, dated July 7, show
that active hostilities have broken out
between the natives who support King
Malietoa and the adherents of
Chief Mataafa. The opposing factions
miles from Apia, the capital, and Skin
mishes occasionally occur. The Kings
forces are numerically stronger than
the supporters of Chief Mataafa, but the
latter have the better arms
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
FRANCE AND SIAM AT WAR.
First Act of HOsttieS by the Government
of Siam.

LONDON, July 13.-The Times CORE
spondent at Bangkok telegraphs that
the Siamese government has refused
to permit two more French gunboats
to enter the Meinam River, twenty
miles from the mouth of which Bang
kok is situated, and has threatened
that if the gunboats attempt to cross the
bar at the mouth Of the river they will
be sunk. France, the correspondent
adds, has officially held that this action
is practically a declaration of war.
BRUSSELS, July 13.-The Independence
Beige says troubles between the French
and Siamese on the AMMAN frontier are
spreading and that all trade has been
stopped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
NEGRO MURDERER LYNCHED.
A Mob Executes the Slayer of Two
Women.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July ia posse
has been searching since Saturday night
in and around Rrierfeld for negro
who is reported to have shot and killed
two near BrlGftleld. The
posse sighted the negro near
Calera yesterday afternoon and
fired a dozen shots at him but he fed to
a dense swamp and escaped. The
swamp was surrounded last night and
the belief was general that the negro
was captured and lynched before day
light. The cause of the murders is said
to have been both assault and robbery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
WISCONSIN MEN AS JUDGES.
Named to Make Agricultural Awards at
the Worlds Fair

WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, CHICAGO, H.,
July 1.-THE following judges were
approved as judges in the de-
partment Of agriculture to-day
by the National Commission: George
Martin, Hudson, Wis; Andrew john
son, Edgerton, Wis. r. L. Jovner, of
Wyoming, Wis, and n. H. Snow, in the
department OF electricity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
Germany Will Not Object.

RoME, July lit is stated here by
good authority that the German gov
eminent has intimated to the Vatican
that no official opposition will be made
III the Relchstag to the Centrists' pro-
pS02sals looking to the adoption of a law
allowing the return to Germany of the
members of Catholic religious orders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
KANSAS BANK ROBBERY.
Three Masked Men Do the Work in Dav-
light in q Scientific Manner

CoFFEEvILLE, Kas., July 14.-The bank
of Mound Valley, owned by C. NJ. Con-
don, OF Oswego, was robbed yesterday
by three men. They rode into
town and entering the bank,
tied and gagged the cashier, J.
in sight, which amounted to 5000. Be
fore Mr.. Wilson could give the alarm
the robbers had made their escape.
Banker Condor has offered 1000 re-
ward for the CAPTURE of the robbers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
KILLED HER WHILE DRINK
a Horse Trainer Shoots a Woman q,
the Street at Chicago.

CHICAGO, H.. July 1l.-While drunk.
Edward A. Caldwell, a colored horse
trainer, chased Mrs. Minnie Williams
out of the house this morning half clad,
and a. shot her down in the street,
dashing looking muIatto, the wife Of
Jockey Teenie Williams, rider at
Washington Park race track. Caldwell
is III Jail. ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19

A HORSE owned by the tenor Jean de
Reszke won a race at Warsaw, in Po-
land, the other day, the stakes of which
to 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
BULLET IN HIS TEMPLE.
Man Shot Dead in Chicago Whit
Fumbling at Another's Door.

uI4UIIIS dC IAnOthef's door.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, July l7.-Joseph Midoc,
of Little Rock, Ark, was shot dead this
morning by Louis Dillon. Midoc was
fumbling about in Dilon's room at 4 A.
NJ, and Dillon, awaking, pulled a re-
volyer from under pillow and fired.
striking Midoc in the temple.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-07-19
He SAID WAR AND MEANT WAR.
Gov. Waite Was in Earnest In His Silver
Speech.

DENVER. Col, July IA. = Eastern
papers have been telegraphing here
asking the real import of Gev. Waite,s
incendiary silver speech. In an inter
view to-day he declares that he meant
just what he said and will not Withdraw
Il SINGLE word
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

wholesale grocery business
aggregatiIg. il we include their
Weston branch. about million
dollars per year Yet this is the
estimated extent of their present
transactions
They have already taken steps
toward enlarging their ware
rooms and improving their prop.
erty. They give employment to
ia great many people, and at
present have about six travelling
statesmen, MIR. Jno. L. Ruhl and
Mr.. John Koblegard are the
proprietors of the firm. These
gentlemen have a reputation for
honorable dealing SO well estab-
lished inthis and adjoining s.ltes
that no words of ours can add to
the commercial standing of the
firm. Mr.. Koblegard has always
refused political honors, and only
at the earnest solicitation of the
people has his partner, Mr..
Ruhl, accepted several positions
that were extended. entirely un-
solicited on his part. Mr.. Ruhl
was favorably mentioned for the
Republican gubernatorial nomi,
nation in '92, but positively re-
fused TO allow his name to go be-
fore the convention, preferring
to give his business the benefit Of
his time and attention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

taking establishment. Formerly
known as The Il. 3. Hnrsey fur.
niture store, but purchased by
the aboyein 1891, is one OF the
prosperous firms OF the CITY The
General manager is Mr.. Dallas II.
krentzer, formerly OF North
Lima Ohio. sonsin.law of Mr.
NJ. ]. Deison the senior member
OF the firm Mr. Krentzer is d
young man andis showing splen
did business qualifications. Mr..
sDeisonis proprietor of one of the
large livery stables of the city
which insures first.class livery
equipages for the undertaking
department. They do a general
furniture and undertaking busi
ness and handle a fine quality OF
goods Its the largest undertake
ing establishment in the county.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

The sick people ofour city are,
generally improving at this time.
Several good local letters are
crowded out this week. We hope
our friends will write again.
Several columns OF advertising
matter were crowded out this
week. Our business men realize
that the TELEGRAM is the best
advertising medium they can
reach.
We failed 10 get a report from
many of ourfriends and some of
Clarksburg's leading industries
are not included in the accounts
published this week. We desire
to assure them that we would
certainly have been glad to have
heard from them. In our next
largeedition we hope to reach all
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

I -
The city charter " as not reach
eddy the Legislature-in fact it
reached but very few things.
A little daughter of James
Burnside, of Good Hope, died of
scarlet fever the first of the week.
Read Harvey Harmer's legal
advertisements in this issue.
This is certainly a good showing
for a young attorney.
Read Rev. A. j. Hammond's
advertisement of the two com
panion pictures, Tree of Life"
and Tree of DEATH
NJ. E. Church, South, Mite
Society will meet at Mr.. w.
L. Coles residence next Tuesday
evening. All are cordially in
vited.
Broaddus College will have a
splendid commencement this
year. The senior class, one of
largest in the history of the
school, are completing their
work under the tutorship of Mrs.
Corbly.
Our three new brick yards will
doa good business the coming
season. They are operated re-
spectively by W. r. Alexander,
b. w. Williams and j. r. Adams.
The Clarksburg Racing AS
ISOLATION of which Col. T. Moore
jackson Is President and j. Hor-
ner Davis Secretary is arranging
for q great day of races to take
place on July 4. 1893. There are
now between so and 60 share
holders in this association.
The Legislature gave us an
extra session of one week in order
to pass the appropriation bills.
Governor fleming vetoed the
school tax bill and things are
getting hot about Charleston. 1t
IS thought the session will hold
over next week.
Mrs. Caroline M. Jackson, of
this city, has been appointed TO
assist the lady manager of the
Worlds Fair in interesting the
ladies of this section in Worlds
Fair matters. Mrs. Jackson will
be pleased to have any lady who
is interested in the work Of Sc
curing exhibits, confer with her
on this subject.
The editor of the TELEGRAM
acknowledges receipt, of invita-
ton to attend the Ceremonies Of
the inauguration of Governor
elect William A. MacC orkle, at
Charleston, West Virginia, March
4th. 1898. inaugural address at
10 o'clock, m. Reception by the
Governor in Governors receipt
ton room Immediately following. +
rs q $50
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

ware room. one might suppose
him 10 be a wholesale dealer. All
tie workmanshipbein first class
there is certainly no taste for
beauty OF design that could not
be satisfied here. An increasing
trade ana many unsolicited test
monials show that Mr.. Lang is
much appreciated as a business
man. He IS a gentleman who,
in a quiet way. attends strictly
to his own business and, beng
honorable and trustworthy, no
one who patronizes him can go
wrong. His address is box 275
Clarksburg, w. Va
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
The STATE Normal school.

On another page will be found
splendid picture of the State
Normal Building at Fairmont.
For several years, this school
has enjoyed the reputation OF
being the largest school in the
State. Students can be appoint
ed by the County Superintendent
and receive free tuition. One Of
the students in attendance from
this county writes
The enrolment is larger than
ever before; many students enter
with the intention OF not attend.
ing long, but, by the accommo,
dating spirit Of the inhabitants
of the town, the social manner of
the students. and the pleasing
appearance of the faculty, to
leave. isa task unrealized.n
Teachers desiring to take a
normal course should write to
Prof. j. w. Barnes, Principal.
for information and catalogue.
The editor of the TELEGRAM hay-
ing taken the course of instruc-
ton offered at this school cheer.
fully recommends it to those de
string a pleasant school.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
THE cLARKsBuRG MARBI.E

WORKS.
The above is a badly printed
electro of Mr.. Fred A. Lang the
genial proprietorof the Glarks
burg Marble Works. an establish
ment that gives employment 70
as many. il not more men than
any other in our city. For the
past &c years this plant has been
increasing its facilities and ex
tending its trade and is now the
largest in the State. From the
large number of finished monu.
ments and marble supplies to be
seen at alltimes about Mr. Lang's
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
Rnhl. KohlcgnrlI..d 4 Cn.

This firm has achieved a posi-.
stion in the Mercantile arena that
Is certainly marvellous. No one
dreamed that when Ruhi, Koble.
gard 4 Co. commenced business,
near the Clarksburg depot, they
would in q few years be doing a
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
THE IRON WORKERS
OF Clarksbueg Lead The.
State.
SoMENoTEDEsTA
rHE OSBORN MA chINERY %.

This prosperous firm is under
the proprietorship of Mr.. w. B.
Osborn, whose inventive genius
and practical knowledge of
mechanics has placed him we'll
M among the machinery men of
the country. The firm not only
Constructs special machinery for
special purposes, but through its
connections with some of the
largest manufacturing plants in
America, it readily takes con
tracts for the most ponderous
structures known to the iron
workers art. Mr.. Osborn is
fast placing his firm upon the en-.
,iable heights of that prosperity
he has so well earned by his
honorable dealings. The bust.
ness of this firm aggregated about
100000 for the year '92, which
was probably excelled bv no
other firm in the State,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
W ELL KNOWN
Firms And Business Men Of
elarksburg
AND WHAT They REPRESENT,
WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS cor:
LEGE.


WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESS COZ
LEGE.
This growing institution, To-
Gated in our midst, is no longer
an experimental affair. II is to-
day a business college, operated
on modern principles, managed
by skillful teachers, equipped
Iwithsll the latest devices and
has for some time been taking
young men from the farms, the
villages and public schools of
this and other States, and after
thoroughly training them in the
various courses, has placed them
in positions of trust, leading to
wealth and influence A. c.
Davis. president of the institu;
ton. is a graduate of Alfred
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

University, N. ", and has shown
the metal OF which he is made by
his practical work in placing his
college on q foundation of un-
challenged superiority. Many
young men and women who are
now engaged in teaching, will
come IN for the spring term, and
the building has been remodeled
for the purpose of accommodate
ing them, as the present enroll
ment is The largest in the history
Of the school. Prof. w H. Atha.
one of the finest pen artists in
the State. and Prof. Buchanan
White, a thorough stenographer,
are prominent members of the
faculty. A portrait of their
building and some other infor-
nation can be found on the last
page of this paper.
cLARKsBURG planning MILL co.
The firm doing business under
the above name IS an incorpor-
ated company of which Jasper
Pew is president, r. T. Lowndes.
secretary, A. Duff, treasurer and
&C. Ridenour, manager. 1t is
the only planning mill company
in the city and is amost thorough.
ny equipped plant. This com.
pany does a general building and
repairing business and deals in
lumber OF all kinds.
DIR. w. FISH.
The State Institute here is
managed by DR.. w. Fish who is
not only a skillful physician but
the possessor of a thorough lit
erary training, having graduated
and won the class prize at the
Chatham Collegiate Institute of
Ontario. After teaching a few
terms DIR. Fish began to read
medicine and surgery under the
tutorship of DIR. Holmes, presi-
dent of he Dominion Medical
Association. He graduated with
honors and received his degree
of NJ. d. from the Detroit College
of Medicine. sincewhich time he
has been pursuing the practice
of his chosen profession with
much credit and success, having
been devoted to it now for nearly
nine years, the last two of which,
have been almost exclusively de
voted to the treatment of inebrie-
ty and allied neurosis He has.
examined the methods of the
most successful Institutes in the
world and hence is eminently
fitted to treat with the very best.
success that class of diseases of
which he has made a speciality.
DIR. Fish's practice at Clarksburg
speaks for itself.
DEIsoN s KRENTzER.
This large furniture and under.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

Lambrecht is still selling
watches, clocks, and jewelry o.
all kinds at prices to suit all who
appreciate a fine quality Of
goods. II.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03

Special road wagons, aud spring
wagons built to order. Mr.. Sires
is an accommodating gentleman
and merits the large patronage
he receives.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1893-03-03
w. S. SIRES.

One of Clarksburg's leading
IRON workers is Mr.. W. s. Sires.
morse shoeing Is eof his speci-
sitles and more of this work is
aone at Sires' shop than at any
osner shop in the county. BE
occupies a large two story build
ing on Pike street. His place is
sseaaquarters for repairs of all
Kinds on wagons and buggies;
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-07-09
COMPLIMENTS FOR PHELPS
Baron dc Courcel Praises the Ver-
monter's Elouuence.

Baron dc Courcel Praises the YER
monter's EIoquence.
p PARIS. July 8. - Mr.. Phelps, com
pleted his argument before the Behrlng
sea tribunal of arbitration today. His
speech was listened 10 with interest and
his eloquence much admired. Baron de
Courcel, president of the tribunal, COM
plimellted MIR. Phelps upon his>skiIl and
eiGquence Ill discharging the difficult
task of closing an eloquent debate
after his friends on both sides had
Striven to make the performance as ar
duous as possible.
Z. Y GU have performed the duty de-
yolving upon you" said the president,
@ln. a manner deserving admiration
TAiou have blended the deep science Of
the lawyer with the refinement of the
man of letters and the dignity OF a di-
plOmatist. The court appreciates the
delicacy of the touch with which you
have handled matters already before US
fhmanlfold form. L beg to be allowed
to consider the laurelS which you have
won at this cosmopolitan bar as fair
addition to the wreath of honorS that
you have conquered in other fields of
the Old and the new world"
.tSir Charles Russell. counsel for Great
Britain, expressed his gratitude for the
courtesy OF the court. Mr.. Phelps con-
Cured, adding that the presidents part
lnsthe case was one of The happy men,
ofleS which formed the best inheritance
OF idecsfning years. The arbitrator will
mold private sittingeon Monday. ss
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-07-09

on the measure now before the house.
Ii they do not, | will name them'
Riot broke loose in the chamber as
SCR. BOvio made this threat. Some of
the deputies shouted, ''Name them.''
Others turned on Bovio with clenched
fists and called him a boaster, liar
and hvpocrite. Insults were eX-
changed on every side. and dozen or
more fights were prevented only by the
interference of few cool men, who
held back their most pugnacious col
leagues. After endeavorfng in vain for
five minutes to restore order, the presi-
dent of the chamber suspended the sit
ting. When the proceedings were re-
sumed SCR. Bovio yielded to the impor-
tunities of his friends and declined to
continue his speech. The bank bill was
then passed by vote of 2222 to l35. The
chamber then adjourned for the sum-
mer holidays. Ia