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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
BIG STORM ON THE COAST.

Rough Weather, with Drifting Snow,
Causes Much Damage.
LONG BRANCH, n. j., Jan. 6.-The
fierce snow and wind storm along the
entire New Jersey coast has wrought
terrible damage to property and the
bluff. The Shrewsbury Hotel, at Sea-
bright, is being undermined. The
street is being washed away by
the raging sea and has caused
the stoppage of trains running to High
lands. The bulkheads and bluff at that
place are almost totally destroyed. At
this place the famous iron pier is total
wreck. The high seas carried off the
greater portion of the structure. The
entire bluff on Chelsea Avenue is gone
not single foot of bluff at that point
remains to tell the story. The bulk
heads and other portions Of the bluff
are greatly damaged.
New YORK, Jan. 6.-Signal Service
Officer Dunn says that last nights
snow storm Melted New York eleven
inches on the level. 1t was badly drift
ed. The snow storm was heaviest in
New York City, but the storm extend
ed all along the line from the lower
lake region as far south as Philadelphia.
This morning the storm center was off
the coast of Long Island, and travelled
eastward. 1t is now considerable dis
lance out in the ocean, right in the
track of the northern passenger steam
ers, blowing sixty miles an hour. The
wind was Oft coast from North Carolina
to Nova Scotia. There is now no more
snow in sight for the city, but there
is considerable severe weather headed
this way. The surface roads we're
blockaded this morning. Some Of the
avenue surface lines kept snow plows
running at intervals throughout the
night and were thus able to run out
horse cars to accommodate a part Of
their regular early travel, but not the
overflow. The raised roads were gen
orally congested until 9 o'clock. Tho
Broadway cars had four horses and a
driver and brakeman each. They we're
generally solid with passengers before
Forty-second Street was reached on the
down trip, and as the wind and light
snow made frequent drifts, they we're
OFT the track about once in every quar-
ter of mile.
The storm and wind did much dam
age in and around Jamaica Bay. Sew
eral yachts belonging to members Of the
Canaries Etna and Jamaica Bay Yacht
clubs were torn from their anchorage
and blown heavily on the meadows
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
MANY STEAMERS IN DANGER.
Ice Gorge at incinnati Threatens Dam
age to Shipping.

Ice Gorge at Cincinnati Threatens Dam
age to Shipping.
CINCINNATI, O., Jan. THE ice in the
Ohio River at this point is gorged, and
experienced river men say the ship
ping and coal fleets here are in great
peril. There is talk Of trying to open a
channel on the south side of the river,
SO as to prevent the ice crushing
upon the steamboats, at the land
ing, but single view Of the
enormous masses of ice makes the
project seem impossible. 1t is
reported that the harbor boat Com ct is
fast IL the ice several miles below the
city. The steamboats, that are now at
the landing all keep steam up and await
their fate. They are the Tacoma, Bos-
ton, st. Lawrence, Iron Queen, John
K. Speed, New Mary Houston, Fleet
wood, City OF Madison, Carrollton, b.
nanza and towboat Eagle. Across the
river at Newport are the Shirley and
the City OF Vevay.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
AT THE WINDS MERCY.

Terrible ExperiAnco of Three Men on
Green Bay in Blizzard.
STURGEON BAY, Wis, Jan. 7.-Frozen
Green Bay, about midway between this
city and Menominee, was the scene Of a
thrilling episode during the terrific gale
from the northwest Thursday, which
nearly resulted in the death Of
three men. The Menomlnee and
Sturgeon Bay sleigh with j. W.
Brooks as driver and two passengers,
Al. Goldman, a business man OF this
city, and William Watson, lett MenOmi-
nee, yesterday morning. Everything
passed along smoothly until they en-
countered 8 field of smooth ice. The
gale had attained q velocity of about
forty miles an hour, accompanied by
snow. When the sleigh got on the
smooth ice it slowed to such
an extent that it turned the
whole outfit around. An attempt
was then made to go back, but
without success. When the storm
luIled the sleigh was turned about again;
this was no more than completed when
sudden gust of wind struck the sleigh,
capsizing it and throwing the occupants
out on the ice, and at the same time
Watson received large cut in the left
cheek and Goldman few bruises about
the arms and limbs. After recovering
and getting into shape again the sleigh
was overturned a second time.
1t was put in shape, and again
the wind played havoc with it.
The wind fairly took the whole outfit
off the ice and carried it at a great rate
of speed. The three occupants, not
knowing what the result would be,
leaped out. Brooks and Goldman got
out with little difficulty, but Watson
struck on his right temple and was
stunned. The horses and sleigh sped
on until they came in contact with q
large crack, which overturned the whole
rig. Brooks. Goldman, and Watson sue
ceeded in reaching the team by creep
Ing along on their hands and knees, and
with the assistance of the wind. When
they reached the rig they were nearly
frozen to death, and were so exhausted
that they crept into the covered rig and
there renamed until rescued by fish
erman. The men were out about eight
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
DEFALCATION STORY DENIED.
President Call Says the New York Life.
Was Not Robbed.

BRUSSELS, Jan. 9.-The manager of the
Brussels branch of the New York Lie
Insurance Company has made legal
complaint against cashier and q clerk
formerly employed by him. He
charges them with having absconded
with $225,OOO
NEW YORK, Jan, 9.-Regarding the al
legged embezzlement of $225,000, re-
ported from Brussels, John A. Mccall,
president Of the New York Lie Insur-
ance Company, says: "If there had
been any detalcation in Brussels |
would certainly have heard of it, and |
have heard of none. Mr.. Gudois, the
manager in Brussels, is banker and g.
millionaire, and if there has been de-
falcation to the extent of $225, 900 it must
have been by employees in his own
bank. Our Brussels branch is only
substitute office of the Paris branch and
does an insignificant business. An en-
tire years business would not amount
to 1925, 900. Even if the amount were
francs instead of dollars, it would be out
of all proportion to what could be taken.
Besides, | received the report Of the
branch lately, and everything was salts
factory -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
OPTION BILL DOWNlO.
Hardly Poss biIity That twill Pass Con-


WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 7.-Senator
Villas announced in his speech Thurs
day that at 8 subsequent time he would
submit some further remarks upon 9th
er features Of the option bill which he
had not been able to reach at that time
1t seems clear from this and from other
indications that the option bill will be
talked to death. There are still a large
number Of set speeches to be made be-
lore a vote can be taken n the Senate,
If, indeed, vote can be taken at all at
this session. If by any possibility the
bill gets through the Senate it will have
to 90 back to the House for concur
renee IN numerous important
amendments. BY that time it
will be impossible to call the
bill up In the House, except by unani-
nous consent or by suspension CT the
rules on certain days. 1t viii thus be
in the power of few resolute men to
defeat the option bill, even if g ma ority
of the House should be inclined to pass
the bill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
M. FONTAINE WEAKENS.
Another Panama SwindIer Makes a Full
Confession.

Confession.
PARIS, Jan. 7.-Another of the Pana-
ma Canal corruptionists has weakened
and made a confession. 1t is announced
to-day that M. Marius Fontane, follow
ing the example of NJ. De Les ps, has
made frank and complete statement
of Panama Canal affairs. According to
the Nation, to-day, the arrest OF M.
Blondin was due to an avowal by
NJ. Fontane to the effect that
Blondin had acted as 60
between in the corruption Of
Minister Baihut. Blondin, the Matin
says, has confessed to having cashed
four checks on Baihut's account amount
ing to 100000 france. This confession
Of Blondin agreed with and was con-
irmed by tie statement of NJ. Fontane.
Ex-Minister Balhut, however, persists
in denying the charges of corruption.
The public are not surprised at the allie
cations in regard to the ex-miuister.
and there is strong feeling in favor Of
a thorough investigation of the ministry
of public works apart from the Panama
scandal,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
HUNTED TO HIS DEATH.
Strange Story Of the Murder of a Man
Near lshpeming.

Near lshpeming.
IsHPEMIeG, Mich, Jan. 6.-The work
of vengeance of the Malta is equaled by
the facts which have just come to
light in connection with the death
of ANIMAL Sherman. overseer in
the Walton lumber camp, near
this city, who was found dead
with bullet hole in his breast and a re-
volver beside him. Gazing stoically at
Antony Murray, who h been working
IN the camp. He explained that Sher-
man had been sitting quietly by the
stove when be suddenly drew revolver
and shot himself. A search of the dead
mans clothes disclosed an old en-
veiope, inside which was scrawled
In French: eff [, ANIMAL Sherman,
come to violent end charge it to work
of the Paris Terrors.' Ten years ago I
violated the society's laws, and have
bers. He overlook me in San
Francisco in 1886 and has fol-
lowed me here. He is bounding
me to death.'' Then followed a
brief description of his pursuer. A
comparison showed that it fitted Muir
ray exactly, and he was at once taken
lnio custody. He practically admitted
that the crime was his work. He eX-
planned that in 1882 Sherman failed TO
perform a certain task allotted to him,
and, through the failure, two members
of the society were guillotined. Since
then Sherman has been under the ban
of the society, and one of its emissaries
has been on his trail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
TORE DOWN A BRIDGE.

An Engine Used to Settle Dispute Be-
tween Railways.
JERSEY City, n. j., Jan. 6.-The police
are guarding the newly
drawbridge over the Morris Canal,
which is in dispute between the Jersey
Central and the Lehigh Valley railway
people. Last night, after the Jersey Cen
trail workmen had LETT the bridge, gang
of Lehigh Valley workmen, with a loco
motive, appeared on the scene. chains
were Topped around the iron work of
the bridge and attached to the locomo-
tive. Then the engine was started, and
with a ripping and tearing OF iron
work, the new bridge was toppled over
and fell from its position. The Jersey
Central people called the police, anG
the latter now hold the tort.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
SLID DOWN THE FIRE ESCAPES.
Narrow Escape of Three Hundred Yer
CONS in Turning building.

Narrow Escape of Three Hundred Per
in Burning building.
NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-Shortly after
o'clock this morning fire was discov--
cred in the six-story building 43 to AZ
Elizabeth Street, occupied on the first
three floors By Frederick Dou q Co.,
furniture dealers, and by Berliner,
Strauss & Danzor and Altman, Summer
& Co., neckwear manufacturers. The
structure was completely destroyed,
and loss of S2o0,0O0 sus-,
tanned. The fire was discovered
by the elevator man, in the
third floor Of the building, and he
quickly gave the alarm to 800 employees
who had just started work Tor the day.
Many of these were girls employed by
the two neckwear factories, and there
was an immediate panic among them.
The fire escapes and the stairway,
which had not yet caught, afforded
means OF exit for the scared employees,
but there were number OF narrow es-
capes OF some Of the Trailer women
who were caught in the jam on the
stairways. All the people, however,
got out IN safety.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11

ed as follows: Eaton, Ritchell & Co.,
hardware, $4,000; Halack Paint, Oil
and Glass Company, $1,000; Denver
Stamping Company, $4,000; Western
Laundry Company, $4,000: E. A. aud
Charles Hallack, on buildings, 5000;
National Cracker Company, nominal.
The insurance is about half the above.
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 5.-Fire broke out
in the composing-room of the Omaha
Printing Company's building at Tenth
and Douglas streets tonight and within
two hours the building was completely
Quilted, entailing loss of 100000 part
" covered by insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
THREE MORE FIRES.
Pittsburg, Denver and Omaha Property
Gone Up in smoke.


PrrrsBURG, Pa, Jan. 5.-Fire broke
out at 1920 o'clock tonight in the large
brick building on Fayette Street, occu-
pied by the Collins Cigar Company, and
before the flames could be subdued the
structure and three fve-story build
ings, occupied by P. Duff & Sons,
commission merchants; Gait & Pol
lock, lamps and fancy imported goods;
Booth & Finn, contractors, and numer-
Gus Offices and a residence were de-
stroyed. The loss is estimated any
where from $250,000 to $500, 900.
Keech's immense installment house
and the Westinghouse machine shops
were on fire several times, but the good
work of the fire partment saved them.
DENVER, Col, Jan. 6.-Fire started in
the oil room of the Z. f. Hallack Paint,
Oil and Glass Company in the Halack
buildings tonight, and soon spread to
the adjoining business houses. The
total loss is estimated at $500, 900. diyid-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
WAR ON THE UNIONS.

Pennsylvania Company to Discharge All
Brotherhood Men.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 7.-General
Agent Oran Perry, of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, this city, called up
twenty union freight handlers and
told them to take their choice
between the company and their
union. Fifteen stepped to one
side, choosing the company, five
stepped over to the union side. These
latter were at once paid off and dis
charged. Said AIR. Perry: This COM
pany will not furnish bread and butter
to men who are likely to prove unfaith-
full to it." Secretary Kelly, of the
Brotherhood Of Trainmen, stated that 1t
is the purpose of the companies to rid
themselves OF union influences before
the time of the Worlds Fair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
A TRUST IN ELEVATORS,

Manufacturers of the United States Form
Combine.
CHICAGO, H., Jan. 6.-The passenger
elevator manufacturers of the country
have formed trust, the purpose being
to fix and control prices for passenger
elevators. The number of firms inter
ested is not known, but the indications
are that Boston, Detroit and Chicago
houses are interested. The country is
said to be divided among the various
companies in the combine and each
does the business of q certain portion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
BIG FAILURE IN OHIO
Dewey, Rogers & Co., of Toledo, Go to-
the Wall, Owing 100000.

TOLEDO, o., Jan. 9.-The firm of
Dewey, Rogers & Co., the largest whole
sale shoe house in Ohio, failed to day.
The liabilities are said to be in the
neighborhood of $4OH 900. Samuel G.
Foster was appointed receiver.
The assets are about $350,O00. 1t is
said that several Of the city banks are
heavily involved. The First National
Bank is rumored to be interested in the
failure to the extent of $50, 600, the Hol-
comb National Bank $4,000, and the
Northern National $12, 600.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
GOTHAM POLICE SHAkE-UP.

DIR. Parkhuxst on the War Path Against
Byrnes' Men.
New YORK, Jan. DIR. Parkhurst,
two young women, Mr.. Maratt, an
agent of the Society for the Pre-
vention of Crime, and stenographer,
entered Yorkville court last evening
and went directly to the pri-
vate examination room. There was
considerable secrecy about their move
ments. A rumor is current that the
proceedings will lead to a big ''shake-
up'' IN the police department. The
session was long. and it is believed that
considerable evidence was taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
SPIRIT PHOToGRAPHs IN JAIL.
A Disciple of Vera Ava Arrested at
indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. Mrs. Mar
tin Foster, esprit" photographer. is
held at the central police station in this
city on charge Of swindling. Mrs.
Foster says she came to Indian
apolis at the request of William
Hancock. the wealthy rotary pillow
manufacturer, for the purpose of TAX
ing a spirit photograph of his child
which has been dead several years.
While at Hancock's house she was
called upon by several prominent citi-
zens, for each of whom she did work.
She claims that her arrest is due to a
young man at leading hotel. Mr..
Hancock paid her some $500 for the
alleged Esprit" picture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
Eiehteen Deaths from Iypnus.

NEW YORK, Jan. THE tvphus fever
record for this morning shows one new
case and one death. John Miller, 81
years old, one of the tramps quaran-
tined at "a Bayard Street, was
found to have developed the disease
this morning. The death was that of
Thomas Will, 80 years old, Of 81 Bayard
Street. This makes the number Of
cases since December l, l06 and the
daafha Is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
Would Not Take the Oath.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 5.-Secretary
Of State Matthews, who is also governor
elect, called the General Assembly to
order to-day. James B. Curtis was
made Speaker. Speaker Curtis an
nounced that there was member who.
from religious beliefs, would not take
an oath. The member was asked to
stand, and Representative White, OF
Henry County, stood up. and the oath
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
EDWARDS In COURT.
The Superior Suspect Seeking His Release

SHERMAN, Tex, Jan. Dick Ed
wards, alias Leroy, appealed in court
here on writ of habeas corpus, being
charged by Indictment with the muir
der of Mrs. DR.. Heyner last May. He
is accused of several other muir
ders, his victims being women,
and was captured several weeks ago
in West Superior, Wis. Several letters
written from West Superior. of which
Edwards is thought to be the author,
are in the hands of the prosecuting at
torneys. Edwards wife arrived few
days ago, and there was an affecting
scene in the court when they met.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
BANDMAsTER CAPPA DEAD.
The Noted New York Musician Expires
suddenly.

NEW York, Jan. 6.-Bandmaster
Cappa, of the Seventh Regiment, Ma
tional Guard of the state of New York,
died here at O'Clock this morning.
Last night Mr.. Cappa seemed as we'll
as could be expected under the circum-
stances, and did not retire. At 100
o'clock this morning he was talking
pleasantly with his wife. An hour and
q half later he called her to his side.
"Give me more air, can't BREATHE"
gasped he. and his wife FASTENED to lift
the window. When she had thrown
the window up she came quickly back
to her husband to ask him how he felt.
To her horror he was dead. He was SO
wears old
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11

to exceed 100000. Two waytarers,
man and his wife, were attacked near
Jalatlaco recently, by eight men, who
ed the woman. Subsequently the ruff
fans were overtaken by soldiers and
bloody fight ensued. in which six of the
the former were killed outright and the
other two, mortally wounded, were cap
tnrn6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
POISONING TRIAL DELAYED.

Postponement Had in the Homestea d
Cases at Pittsburg
P1TTsBURG, Pa, Jan. THE trial of
the Homestead poisoning case, which
was on the list for Monday, has been
postponed until Wednesday. The feat
ure of the trial will be the expert evil
dence on both sides. There will be
surprises all through the case, as every
one connected with it seems to be work
ing 1t Tor q mystery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
MATCH IN a can OF POWDER.
Two Little Children Terribly Burned by
au Explosion.

Two Little Children Terribly Burned by
Explosion.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. CAS- a result
of an explosion of gunpowder in this
city yesterday, Arson and Henry,
children of Charles and Victoria
Stone, will probably die. The
children, aged years and IS
months respectively, were at play in
the attic of their nome, 654 Manton
Avenue. The younger one had dragged
out from the corner of the room tin
can, containing fifteen pounds of gun
powder, which was uncorked, and one
of the boys dropped in lighted match.
In an instant there was terrific explo-
sion, the windows of the house we're
blown out, and the ceiling, walls and
door of the room were wrecked.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
Cantureu an EmhezzIer

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. Civilian H.
Pope, who on March l, 1890, while oc-
tupying the position of teller of the
Louisville City National Bank, de-
camped with over 500 of the banks
funds, was captured at Starke, Fla, this
morning. He was identified by Louis
vile man. an intimate friend. Officers
left for Florida this afternoon with
reQuisitiOn papers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
Railway Property IN Ashes.

New ORLEANS. La, Jan. 6.-Fire de-
stroyed the Louisville q Nashville car
sheds and stock pens. Three passen-
ger coaches and number of freight
cars with their contents were destroyed,
and others damaged. Loss estimated
at $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
DISABLED in ANTIC.

Machinery of the Steamship Egyptian
Breaks Down.
New YORK, Jan. THE steamship
Adriatic, from Liverpool December IS,
reports that on January 4, at 1915
o'clock in the evening, IN latitude 1918,
longitude 59:l2, she spoke the steam
ship Egyptian Monarch. from London
for New York, with machinery dis
abled, apparently efecting repairs.
She wished to be reported.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
FELL EIGHT STORIES.

Frank Smith, a Chicago Man, Instantly
Killed at Duluth.
DULUTH, Mimi, Jan. 9.-Frank Smith,
an iron worker from Chicago, fell off
the top of the new stock exchange
building this forenoon and was instantly
killed. He was at work on the
steel frame of the structure on the
eighth story and tell ninety feet to the
sidewalk. He was rs years of age and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
Two Men Crushed by a Tree.

ERIE, Pa. Jan. 9.-Tbe prolonged alb
sence of Lester Heldler and Samuel
Neice, two young farmers living near
Fairview, who had gone TO work in the
woods, led to "a search. The men were
found under tree which thew had
felled. Heidler was lying under the
trunk of the tree, crushed out of all
human sem blance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
GEORGIA BANK IN TROUBLE.
Attachment Issued on Claim For Over a
Million.

New YORK, Jan. 9.-Frederick w.
Heidekoper and Reuben Foster, re-
ce1vers for the Richmond & Danville-
Railroad, have obtained an attachment.
against the property Of the Central
Railroad & Banking Company. Of
Georgia, in suit to recover 81 ,2l3, 405.-
20 for money paid over and expended
for the use OF the defendant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-11
M. BLONDIN UNDER ARREST.
The Paris Financier Connected with the
Panama Scandal.

FAnAma SCANDAL.
PARIS, Jan. 5.-The arrest of M. Blon-
din, of the Credit Lyonnais, which was
ordered yesterday by Judge Franque-
vile, the examining magistrate be-
fore whom evidence in regard to
the Panama scandal is being
taken, was in nowise connected
with his position in the Credit Lyon
nais. M. Blondin was in the service of
the Panama Canal Company at the time
the lottery bonds were issued. The ar
rest of NJ. Blondin was due to the allie
cations made to the magistrate by NJ.
Fontaine, one Of the directors of the
rest