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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
RUIN AND DEATH.
ExpIosion of Dynamite at Long Islana
CITY.

RxpIosion of Dynamite at Long Island
City.
Lone ISLAND CRY, L. L, Dec. 28.-At
8 o'clock this morning dynamite ex-
ploded in the yards of the New York &
Long Island Tunnel Company on Fourth
Street, between Vernon and Jackson
avenues, this city. Three persons were
killed outright and score of persons
injured, and full twenty buildings were
wrecked.
The people living in the vicinity
where the explosion occurred were
startled shortly after s o'clock by the
noise of falling timbers and cracking Of
glass. For square about the ground
quivered, buildings swayed to and fro,
and the terrified people of the district
rushed out of their houses, fearing
their homes we're about to col
lapse; In a few moments the
usually quiet neighborhood was
thrown into the greatest excitement.
The houses adjoining the tunnel COM
pany's yard caught fire, and the fire de-
partment of the city was soon upon the
scene. So soon did the flames burst
out after the explosion that it is not
certain whether all the residents of the
adjoining tenements escaped or are
buried in the debris.
Those in the vicinity at the time of
the explosion say that the shock which
followed was like an earthquake. The
tenements at q to 20 Jackson Avenue
were shattered into the stores and of
fees below. The post-office was in 81.
! The mails are buried beneath tons of
ruins, and they are certain to be ruined
| by water if not consumed by the
flames When the explosion &C.
CURED, the letter cases were knocked
into strips, and the clerks were hurled
headlong in the debris. A wave of
flames swept through the lower part of
of the demolished tenements imme-
diatelv after the crash. Some of the
stunned and bleeding tenants managed
| to crawl to the lower windows and make
their escape in that way.
The three people killed were all in
their own homes, which were contigu-
ous to the scene of the explosion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
LATEST CABINET GUESSES.
How CIeyeIand's Official Family is Now
Made Up.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. B.-Most Of
the people in Washington interested IN
the gossip relating to Mr.. Cleveland's
cabinet choosing have settled down
to the belief that Senator Carlisle
is to be secretary of the treasury
in the next administration. They
are more inclined to this from
the fact that the choice of Senator Car
Isle would prove satisfactory to every
one Among the guesses of other de-
partments is that of ex- Minister Phelps,
of Vermont, for secretary OF state, VINO
divides with Don NJ. Dickinson IN the
Washington mind, the best chance
for that portfolio. Representative
Herbert, of Alabama, and ex-
Private Secretary Lamont are both
talked of Tor the Navy Department.
Gen. Pat Collins, of Boston, is talked OF
for secretary of war. Fer the Depart
ment of Justice the names most gener-
alIv mentioned are those of Repre-
sentative Culbertson, OF Texas; Mr..
Wilson. of West Virginia, and j.
Randolph Tucker. of Virginia. Rep
resentative Blount, OF Georgia,
who has served for many years
wears on the committee on postotfices
and post roads in the House is talked OF
for the head of the Post-office Depart
ment, and may get the place if Mr..
Herbert, of the adjoining state, does not
get the Navy Department. He might
be appointed anyhow, though it is
thought to be more probable that in the
event of the selection of Mr..
Herbert, a Western man like ex-
Gov. Campbell, of Ohio, who,
however, says positively he is not a
cabinet possibility, will be appointed.
For the interior Department, Mr.. Nor
rison, of Illinois; Mr., Gray, of Indiana,
and other men of We Western and far
Western states are talked Of; and the
Agricultural Department, it is said, will
90 to Mr.. Hatch, of Missouri, or some
Democrat of the Northwestern states.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
DEATH ATA CROSSING.
Crowded Chicago street Car Run Do
bv T. ciue.

Crowded Chicago street Car Run Down
bv Il cine
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Lee. Zy.-Four persons
were killed and twice that number were
injured this morning by the collision of
a street car and locomotive at Forty
seventh Street and Stewart Avenue.
The street car was crowded and was
crossing the Fort Wayne Railway tracks
when a Fort Wayne train crashed into
it so suddenly that the occupants had
no time to escape. The engineer OF
the train and the watchmen at the
crossing, of which there were two, one
on the tracks and the other IN the sig
nal tower, are under arrest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
COURTEOUS ON FIRE.
Blaze at Muncie That May Garry SeDSa-
ffOu with

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. 28.-At 2
o'clock this morning fire broke out in
the courthouse at Muncie, Ind, and
for time the destruction of the entire
building was threatened. By good
work, however, the flames were
kept in bounds, and finally were
extinguished. The fire originated
from gas jet in the clerks
office, the contents and records of
which were badly damaged, which
may lead to much litigation and con-
fusion. Va DIS rumors that have been
set afoat, tending to give the affair a
highly sensational coloring, and limiting
at incendiarism, appear to have no
foundation in fact. The amount of the
loss is $50, 700, with no insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
HANGED BY A MOB.
A Negro Strung Up and Filled with
Bullets,

BOWLING GREEN, KY, Dec. 28.-At
1880 O'Clock to-day, before court adj
journed for dinner, a mob of 1000 men
armed with Winchesters and
shotguns, took the negro ss-
sailant of Miss Anderson from
the officers at the courthouse, where
he was having his examining trial for
the assault OF December IA, and passed
up the street with him towards the
suburbs. The negro was bareheaded
and was dragged along by men who had
him by the arms. Fifty men took
the prisoner from the courtroom.
They were armed, and so quick was
their appearance that the officers were
unable to prevent the capture. The
mob took the negro to the fair grounds
where, after swinging him up to tree,
his body was riddled with bullets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
Firemen and Pc Iicemen In lit.

BUENos AYREs, Dec. 30.-A plot to
burn up this city was discovered a
few days ago, and to-day a num-
Der OF policemen and firemen were
arrested on the charge of being
connected with the conspiracy. The
plan of the conspirators was to set fire
to the city in several different places at
once. They had selected az places at
which to apply the torch some OF the
principal buildings, including the GUS
tom-house, the police office, and the
archbishop's palace. The object was
pIunder
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
school.house and Candy shon

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec. pa spe-
cial to the Tribune from Marshalton,
Ia, SAYS: The high school building in
THIS THIS nolnns fesf9Ysd S e sny
$4,000. The building was one of the
finest educational institutions in the
state. 1t was unoccupied at the time of
the fire. No cause is known.
QUEBEC. Dec. 29.-Reed & Craie's
paper warehouse and A. B. Dupin'g
wholesale biscuit and confectionery es-
adjustment burned To-Day. Loss, $780,
000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. ga court
martial in Tashkend has passed sentence
on the leaders OF the cholera riots on
July last. Seventy men were tried.
Eight were sentenced to be strangled,
four to 90 to Siberia for lie and
thirty-three to long terms of imprison-
ment Twenty-Five were acquitted.
The men tried we're among the 5000
serfs who rose against the physicians
and authorities of Tashkend in the be-
lief that the latter had conspired to kill
all the poor who were suffer ring from
the Epidemic. The mob invaded the
Russian quarter. killed the deputy gov
-ernor, Count Poutinslotf, broke open
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
Eemale SAWhOnRS

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 29.-Miss Mary
Elizabeth Garrett has made possible
the opening of the proposed medical
school OF the Johns Hopkins Univer.
sity, in which women shall receive the
same opportunity for study as men.
The school, by vote Of the unworthy
trustees, will open in October, 1898.
Miss Garrett has placed at the disposal
of the trustees $685. 77, which, with the
amount already in hand, will make up
$500 90
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
DESTROYED HIS OWN WILL.
How o. Rich New York Man Prevented
Possible Contest,

HoRNELLsvILLE, N. Y, Dec. 28.-
When the supposed will of Joseph
Church, of Allegheny, who died a few
days ago leaving an estate of $4,000
was opened, the following in his own
handwriting was found: II have de-
stroyed my will. If man like
A. w. Miner cannot make q will that
will stand law, don't propose to try it
and have my heirs quarreling over its
provisions" The will of Mr.. Miner,
one of the wealthiest and most careful
business men of Western New York,
was the subject of contest recently in
the Allegheny County court,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
UNDERWRITERS ARE JOYFUL.
Arrival of the Umbria-Good News to In
surance Mep.

surance Mep.
LONDON, Dec. 31.-The safe arrival of
the Umbria at New York has proved
gratifying news to the underwriters
who had taken risks upon her and her
cargo. They express high admira ton
for Capt. McKay's seamanship, and are
happy because he refused to accept as
sistance, and they calculate that had he
accepted an offer to tow, and had the
towing steamer succeeded in taking
him into port, salvage of ESQ, 200
might have had to be paid. Large risks
were taken by the underwriters at %
guineas premium until yesterday, when
the reassurlng reports received from
incoming steamers at New York caused
that rate to drop to 5 guineas. The gen.
eral result of the anxiety regarding the
Umbria' sa ETY. is that the underwriters
have made large profits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
Six Men Badly Injured.

PITTBURG, Pa, Dec. 30.-Six men, in
the yard of the Edith Furnace Co. at Allie
gheny, were unloading a car OF heavy IRON,
when another car pushed by Shifter
ran into IT. The men were thrown to the
ground, and George Slmcock and James
O'Brien were caught by the moving car and
showed along the tracks. They will prob
ably die. The others sustained painful
cuts and bruises, but will recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 31.-The an
thracite coal rates trouble, between the
Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad COM
panies, is about at an end. and before the
close of the first week of the new year the
relations which existed between the two
great systems prior to August "A last will
have been fully restored.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
capt. Mathews Found Guilty

FRANKFORT, Mich, Dee. 30-The trial
of People vs.. Mathews terminated with a
verdict of guilty. The defendant was
charged with assault with intent to kill and
murper. Capt Mathews was in charge
of the life-savlng station here, and a wear
ago shot one of his men through the arm in
enforcing discipline. The jury were out
ali nlghU. Petitions are already out for
a mitigation of the sentence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 27.-It is re-
ported here that Alexandra Gonzales, the
father-in-law of Catarino Cara, has died
at his ranch at Pallto Blanco, NueceS
County. He was a wealthy ranchman,
anu is supposed to have supplied the guam
dom reVolutlonlst with funds for his expe-
dltion. Gonzales is under Indictment here
for conspiracy in connection with the Gar
ia movement
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
The Beacon Divorce Case.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Edward Parker
Deacon, who shot Emile Abeille in the
Hotel Splendide, Cannes, France, De-
cause Of alleged intimacy with his wife,
has, through Coudert Bros, brought
action in the supreme court for an alb
solute divorce from his wife, Florence
Deacon. On the ground that Mrs. Dea-
con IS now residing in France, Judge
Lawrence has given permission that the
summons be served by publication.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
DYNAMITER'S VICTIM BURIED.
Funeral OF Detective Synnott, Killed by
q Bomb Explosion.

FuneTAI OF DetectlVs synnOtt, Killed by
Bomb Explosion.
DUBLIN, Dec. 29.-The funeral of De-
tective Synnott, who lost his life in the
explosion here Saturday, was held to-
day, and was very largely attend
ed by officials and citizens. It
was one of the largest funerals
held in Dublin in many years.
Among those who attended were all the
available police, the members of the
Gloucestersh1re Regiment, stationed in
this city; the members of the fire
brigade, Chief Commissioner Harrell,
Inspector General Reid, the Lord
Mayor, and many other officials.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
DR.. BRIGGS NOT GUILTY.

Acquitted of Heresy on the Six Counts
Set Up.
New York, Dec. 31.-The famous
Briggs case came to an end late yester-
day afternoon. DR.. Briggs was acquit-
ted Of heresv on all six counts. The re-
suit was not as surprising as was the
early verdict. It was thought that the
balloting would be long and tedious,
owing to the circumstance that each
member of the court had the right to
exnlaln his vote on each specification.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

Charred Remains of -a1--- Found Near
Hianistiqu>
MANIsTIQUE, Mich, Dec. 29.-The
charred remains of man were found
yesterday in the ashes of burned
cabin at Whitedale, twelve miles from
Manistique. It is supposed the re-
mains are those Of Dan Mckay. Foul
play is suspected. Threats had been
made against him. An inquest is in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
THIRTEEN DEAD 2Y POISON.
Additional Victims of the Helena, Ark.
Conspiracy.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. 28.-Three
more convicts, victims of the mys-
ferrous poisoning at Helena, died this
morning, making thirteen who have
died since the fatal arsenic was mixed
with their food. Six of the men died
at Helena, one while on the way to Lit
tie Rock and five mo1e in the prison
]. .A1Aol
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
FIRE IN PALMER'S THEATER.

Considerable Damage Done by Smoke
and Water.
New YORK, Dec. 29.-An early morn
ing fire in Palmer's Theater, which
started on the stage, caused consider
able loss. The property burned was
worth but $500, but scenery and fur
nishings suffered severely from smoke
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04

and plundered shops and stoned all
citizens in their way. The military
fired repeatedly on the rioters before
they would dispense. Seventy lives
were lost in the fight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
4 Dlsnonest Tension Employe.

Topeka, Kas., Dec. 28.-One day last
week man presented himself at
bank in Holton, and asked for money
on two checks fol q-1,ouo, Tearing the
signature of Barnard Kelly, United
States pension agent at Topeka.
The cashier recognized the signature
as genuine, but the amounts were so
large that he was suspicious and mott
fed Mr.. Kelly. Mr.. Kelly wired the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04

cashier to hold the checks, and then he
began an investigation. 1t is his prac-
tice, having over 1000 checks to sign
every quarter, to sign them in blank in
advance. Referring to his check book
he discovered that five signed checks
were missing. He at once suspected an
emplove, and in an hour be had forced
the man to return three checks which
be had not diSnOSed OF.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
Cabinet Meeting Omitted.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 30.-Little
Martena Harrison, the Presidents grand
child, who is i'll with scarlet fever, is re-
ported to be doing very we'll to-day with
every indication of ultimate recovery.
The usual semi-Weekly cabinet meeting
was omitted for the second time this week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
Heavy Increase in Cap1taL

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 30-The big
trust formed by the prominent wall paper
manufacturers Of the United States, and
known as the National Wall Paper Com
pany, cOntemplates an increase of $18, 0O0,-
600 in It's capital stock. which will make
the whole amount S38, 600, OOO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
Upper House TO BE Abolished.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. S0-It is under
stood that the Executive Council, or the
upper chamber, of the Province of Quebec
will be abolished at the Rext session OF
Parliament
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
Mr.. Blaine Still ImDrovino

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 29.-Encour-
ing reports as to Mr.. Blaine's condition
were given out by the attendant at the
Blaine mansion at noon to-day, to the eff
feet that DR.. johnson found his patient
much improved When he made his usual
morning call
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
EX-GOV. BALDWIN DEAD.
Former Chief Executive of Michigan Passes
AmaN

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 31.-Ex-Gov.
Henry c. Baldwin, who has been i'll for
several weeks, passed away quietly at l
O'Clock this afternoon. The cause of
his death was old age principally, along
with a complication OF stomach and
other troubles. So
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
BISMARCK NOT IN 1T.

The Ex- Chancellor of Germany Owns No
Milwaukee Street Railway Stock.
BERLIN, Dec. 29.-The Hamburger
Nachr1chten denies the statement in
Milwaukee newspaper to the effect
that Prince Bismarck has an interest in
Milwaukee street railway company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
AN INSANE MOTHERS ACT.
She Cuts the Throat of Herself and Her
title Child.

MAR1NETTE. Wis, Dec. 28.-Mrs. John
Delphie, of Wausaukee, this county,
cut the throat of her 6-year-old son
with razor while the latter was asleep
Saturday night, after which she cut her
own throat. She had shown signs OF
insanity for some time. The doctor
thinks both NAV recover
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
UNCLE SANS CASH BOX.

Estimate on the Condition of Government
Finances.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 31.-The
debt statement for December will not
be published until Tuesday next.
It is estimated that it will show
q loss in cash during December of
81, 900, 900, making the cash about $685.
600, 900. Pension payments during De-
cember have been slightly in excess of
SIS, 900, or at the rate of $1S0.000, 900
@ wear
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
Jack Hall Knocked Ont

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 27.-Jack
Hail, the Australian lightweight, was
knocked out IN eight rounds at the PaIo
Alto Club last night by Charles johnson.
of St Paul
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
JUDGE KEYES RETIRES.

Anthony Donovan Now on the Madison
Municipal Bench.
MADISON, Wis, Dec. 31.-Judge +.
W. Reyes retired from the munich
pal bench to-day, and is succeeded
by Anthony Donovan, who was
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
JUDGE ANTHONY DONOVAN,
elected to the position last
spring. Mr.. Keyes' successor is

Spring. MT. Neyes suCCessOT Is
d man who has made his own way in
the world, and few years
forge and hammer to enter the
law school. After completing his
course he entered the law firm of Bush
nell, Rogers & Hail. of this city. Judge
Donovan defeated Keyes for the Judge
ship by a small majority. Upon
retiring from the bench Mr.. Keyes
made an appropriate speech, wishing
success to the new Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
WILL TRAIN jim HALL.
John Kline TO Prepare the Australian for
His Bio Eighf.

EELoIT. Wis. Dec. 3l.-John Kline,
who helped train jim Hall, the
prize-fighter, for his match with
Fitzsimmons, which never came off,
leaves tomorrow fer New York at
Halls solicitation to take charge of his
training for his coming fight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
NO ADVANCE in COAL.

Agents Decide Against Amy Change In
Prices.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The Eastern and
Western coal agents at their meeting
to-day decided to make no changes in
prices for January.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-02-16
TIE JURY WAS MIX ED.

fla1ntiH Got Damages Less the Counter.
claim.
In the circuit court at Newark a iury
returned verdict and then did not
know what their finding meant. The
Studebaker Manufacturing Company, of
Indiana, sued the New Jersey Draying
d Contracting Company, Meyers Bros,
who do the city scavenger work, for
aZo2.'o Tor scavenger wagons and pla ms
and specifications for wagons. The lat
ter item amounted to $50 and was dis
puted. When the jury returned after
celebrating, the foreman handed the
written verdict to the clerk of the
court, and as that official opened it, he
started IN to reclte the formula:
''How do you find ?" he asked.
"For the defendant" responded the
foreman.
The clerk by this time had the paper
open, and began to glance over it as he
continued: Gentlemen OF the jury,
you will find for" Here he stopped
and scanned the paper given him by the
foreman.
"For the defendant" said the fore
man.
"For the plaintiff, you mean," COR
Yes, for the plaintiff" assented a
mum Der Of Jurors IN concert.
'No, for the defendant" came from
a number Of other jurors.
But" said the clerk, "you have
found for somebody in the sum Of
That's all right" came from all OF
the jurors.
'But it can't be for the defendant"
exclaimed the now thoroughly puzzled
clerk.
"Yes, it is for the defendant" ex-
claimed the foreman, and number of
jurymen backed up his statement by
vigorously nodding theirheads.
You mean for the plaintlffW ex-
claimed the clerk.
This brought forth mingled chorus
of yes" and no." and the clerk sat
down in despair. Judge Magic ordered
the jurymen to retire and find out what
they meant. The jurymen had arisen
from their seats, when the clerk sug-
gested that perhaps they meant that
they had found for the plaintiff, less
the $50 for the plans and specifications.
The jurymen, after some hesitancy on
the part of one or two members, agreed
that the clerk had at last grasped the
idea.-NeaU York Tribune.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-02-16

1t is only slight cold, you
say, and you go on thinking it
will wear itself out. More
people have persisted from in
dulging in this care]essness
than from any other. When
you take cold, lose no time,
but get a bottle of REDS GER
MAN COUCH AND KIDNEY CURE.
If your druggist does not keep
it, send your address on a
postal card to the SYLVAN
REMEDY Co., Peoria, ILL.,, and
we will send you by return
mail a trial bottle free, because
we want you to use it. Men
ton the name Of this paper.