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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
SEVEN PERSONS DEAD.
A Passenger Train in Virginia Goes Through
a Bridge.

DANvILLE, Va, Aug. 17.-An awful
accident occurred at the county line
trestle east of Milton yesterday by
which two passenger coaches and a
sleeper were precipitated into the creek
below, a distance of sixty feet, killing
seven persons outright and wounding a
number of others.
Those killed are:
H. MORRIS, conductor, Portsmouth, Va.
w. II. ELLISON, Alton, Va.
J. G. DAVIES, a farmer of Baskerville, Va
W. r. ELAN, of Durham. n. c.
JAMES ). Low, a railroad conductor from
the West, who was passenger.
THOMAS LEE, colOred, of Winston
FRANCIS JENKINS, colored, Salem, y. G.
The wounded: Mrs Harvey Gersch,
of Salem, \. c., slightly; 1, /. Sizer,
Richmond, Va, Pullman conductor,
foot smashed and hurt slightly inside;
j. r. Townes, colored, porter OF the
Pullman, slightly bruised about the
body; - Davis, fagman, hurt about
the head and face and foot sprained
None of the injured are seriously hurt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
WANTED IN MARINETTE.
PinkertOn'S Statement Regarding the St,
Paul Bank Thieves.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 19.-Three of
the men who participated in the rob-
berry of the $1,000 gold bag last Monday
are now undsr arrest, and the detectives
expect soon to capture the
other two. Two of the three
under the arrest-Fleury and
Howard-are now in st. Paul and the
third is in Chicago, where he was cap
tured last evening. William Pinkerton
reached st. Paul early this morning
with Fleury, alias George Harvey, who
is supposed to be the principal in the
robbery. The third arrest was John,
alias Charles, Meigs, on whose person
$3.50 was found. Mr.. Pinkerton says he
believes the gang of English crooks who
stole the $1,000 from Messenger Larens,
of the Merchants National Bank, are
the same men who eight or nine days
ago robbed bank at Marinette, Wis, of
$1,000. The robbery was committed in
the same manner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
EXPRESS SAFE BLOWN OPEN.
Two Men Hold Up St. Louis & San Francis
co Train.


ST.. LOUIS, Mo, Aug. 1.-THE Atlantic
express of the st. Louis Il San Francis
co Railroad, train No. 4, due to arrive
here at $50 a. NJ, was held up at $40
this morning at st. James, 100 miles
southwest of here, by two men, and the
express car robbed. The express
service on this road is in the hands of
the Wells Fargo Company and as most
Of their business is through business of
an important character, the haul is be-
lieved to be a good one. E. D. Fergu-
son, the messenger in charge of the car
amount secured.
How much the robbers got is not
known as the express company's en-
ployes refuse to talk 1t seems that the
two men got on board the train at Rolla
tank, a watering station, hiding between
the tender and express car. When two
miles from st. James they cleared away
some chicken coops and other matter on
the platform and forced their way
through the front door of the car.
Once inside, before the surprised
messenger, E. 2. Ferguson, could col
lect himself, they Overpowered him,
took his revolver away and in few mo-
ments they compelled him to open the
way safe, from which they abstracted
the valuables. A sharp pull on the bell
cord brought the engine to halt, the
robbers opened the side door of the car
and jumping out made their escape in a
northerly direction, firing few shots
as they left the car to COW the trainmen
and passengers.
The train was run to st. James, from
which point the officials of the express
company and road were advised.
Posses Immediately started for st.
James and Rolly Junction in pursuit
Neither of the robbers was masked and
both were shabbily dressed. They
wore boards which may have been
false.
Coming on, the train arrived here at
$50, two hours late, Messenger Fergu-
son reported to General Agent Connor,
but both refused to say word to re-
porters regarding the robbery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
ENGLAND SENDS MORE GOLD.

Five Million Dollars Sent to the United
States.
LONDON, Aug. 19.-Gold to the amount
Of e110,0O0 was withdrawn to-day from
the Bank of England for shipment to
the United States. The Gampania,
York to-day, will take e865, 900 gold,
and the steamer New York, sailing from
Southampton, will take 10000.
New York, Aug. 19-The steamship
La Touraine which arrived from Harye
this morning brought 5,741,000 francs
U0ld
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
"0N TO WASHINGTON"
unemployed Men Urged to Go to the Capital
for a Demonstration,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 18.-Beginning
tomorrow committees of the unem-
ployed in the various labor associations
will take up their station at the Union
Depot and the freight yards of
the various roads running into st.
Louis and meet all persons
looking for work, explain the situation
and ask the traveller to proceed to Wash
iington, D: c., to make a demonstration
before Congress. Leaders in every
large city in the country have agreed to
the plan: It is expected to gather $4,000
men in Washington.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
AFTER A CHICAGO ESTATE.
Claim Advanced for Property Worth q
Third of Million.

San FRANCISCO, CAL, Aug. 16.-Henry
Hutchings is in this city making inquir-
les concerning the death of his father,
William F. Hutchings, which occurred
in Chicago. At the age Of y Henry
Hutchings ran away from home and
since then has led rough life among
the logging camps of Humboldt County.
After having been away from home
twenty years he accidentally heard of
the death of his father and that he had
left valuable estate. The son en-
ployed attorneys here to make an in
vestigation and it was found that his
father left an estate Of $3.50, 600 and had
died interstate. He will proceed to Chi
cago at once in company with his attor-
news to settle the estate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
TREASURE TRAIN WRECKED.
Thousands of Dollars In Cold Scattered in
a Roadway.

WHITING, Ind, Aug. 19.-The Fort
Wayne mail and express train No. 7,
carrying $3.50, 900 in gold coin, consigned
to Chicago, was wrecked here last
night at 1:45 O'Clock. The third
car, which contained the coin,
was burst open and the treasure scat
tered in the highway. The wreck
caught fire from the engine but the fire
was extinguished. A force of men
guarded the money and at dawn this
morning it was taken to Chicago by an
other train
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
Ten Killed in a Riot.

PARIS, Aug. 16.-French and italian
workmen fought in Aigues- Mortes, De-
partment Of Gard, yesterday. The
fight began ia the street at noon, and
was carried on internationally for nearly
Two hours. The police made repeated
efforts to restrain the men, but were
not strong enough to restore peace.
Ten men were Killed and twenty-six
more wounded severely. A disturbance
was threatened last evening, but was
prevented by the police.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
NAvAHOE STILL FAILS TO WIN.

She Finishes Third in the Royal Dorset
Yacht Club Race.
LONDON, Aug, 19.-The annual regatta
of the Royal Dorset Yacht Club took
place to-day. The course covered dis
lance of forty miles extending from
Weymouth, where the club house is To-
Gated, to the SHAMELESS lightship, the
distances being covered three times to
make forty miles. The sun shone
brightly and there was fresh south
west breeze. The Salanita fdished first,
Britannia second, Navahoe third and
Calluna fourth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
EVERY MAN GOES OUT.
Strike ParaIyzeS Work on the Manitoba &,
Northwestern.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 16-The most
extensive and complete railroad
strike on record has paralyzed
the Manitoba & Northwestern
Railroad, running from Winnipeg to-
Prince Albert, about 400 miles. Every
conductor, brakeman, engineer, fire.
man, dispatcher, station agent, and clerk
IN the employ of the road struck at
noon yesterday, leaving only the
general manager on duty. Every
definite period. The strike has been
threatened some time. The company
owes the employees salaries for March,
April and May.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
Treasury Places to BE F1Ileu.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. l9.-1t is
stated at the Treasury Department that
Assistant Secretary Hamlin, while IN
Massachusetts, will visit President
Cleveland, and as a result of that visit
on his return to Washington number
of treasury appointments will be made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
Weekly Bank Statement.


PARIS, Aug. 19.-James B. Eustis,
United States ambassador to France,
has gone with hia family to retreat on
the English channel. He will remain
there until September, perhaps longer.
Henry Vignaud, secretary of the Iega-
ton, will be in charge at the embassy
during his absence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
RATES TO THE ENCAMPMENT.
No Regular Figures on the Ran to I
dianapOliS.

No Regular Figures on the Ran to In
dianapolis.
CHICAGO, Ill.,, Aug. 1S-people in the
West desiring to attend the Grand
Army encanpment at Indianapolis can
buy q regular ticket at the regular
Worlds Fair excursion rate to Chi
trip between Chicago and Indian
apolis. All visitors to the ,encampment
must 90 via ST Louis or Chicago This
was .decided at the meeting of the West
ern Passenger Association. Any num-
Der of schemes were proposed but all
of them were vetoed, and the met re-
suit was no reduction at all, the Worlds
Fair rate being already in existence
and s.. IS being allowed by the Eastern
lines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
Alleged Horse Thief Arrested.

VIRoouA, Wis, Aug. 18.-Sheriff Sill
baugh has just arrived from Quincy, ILL.,,
having in custody J. Fl. Smange, who a
year ago hired a horse and carriage
from hveryman named Fortney, OF
this city. 1t is alleged that he disposed
of the property at Mansion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE.
Organized Labor in Chicago Putting It's
Funds in Circulation.

uAuS HI
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. ia week ago
organized labor Of Chicago passed 3
resolution declaring it the duty of every
union to withdraw its money from the
safety vaults and invest it in good Sc
curities. Yesterday the first practical
result Of the resolution was shown by
the Cigarmakers' Union unanimously
Withdrawing $34, 900 from a safety de-
post vault and depositing the same in
four banks The other unions that
have been locking up securities
are now ready to act, and while
some will buy bonds, city and govern
ment, the majority of $500, 900
will 60 back to the banks
next week. The Typographical
Union has So, 900 which it is ready to
place, and thee other unions have vot-
ed to unlock their funds, amounting to
SS7 900 next Tuesday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
CONGRESSMAN CHAPMAN DEAD
WeIl-knoWn Michigan Representative Ex-
pipes Of Pneumonia.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 17.-Congress-
man John Logan Chapman, of the First
Michigan District, died at 7 o'clock this
morning. Mr.. Chapman had been
troubled with general debility all sum-
mer. He was attacked by Pneumonia
few weeks ago and was taken to the
hospital a very sick man. He rallied,
however, and for the past ten days was
thought to be improving. The attack of
Yesterday was uneXpected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
SENSATIONAL CHARGES.
Northern Pacific Directors viii Be Made
the Defendants.

the Defendants.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 1S.-A stock
holder of the Northern Pacific Railway
whose name is withheld, has employed
attorneys to bring suit against Henry
Willard, Edwin. II Abbot, Charles I:
Colby and Colgate Hoyt on the general
charge of malfeasance in office and
mismanagement Of the affairs of the
company in their capacity of directors
for the Northern Pacific properties in
which they were personally interested.
In this manner they profted largely as
individuals whereas the road lost heav-
ilv. Ten millions of dollars is the sum
named as the amount of the profits of
these four directors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
MANY FISHERMEN LOST.
Baltic

Disaster Overtakes a Fleet in the Baltic
Sea.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Aug. ia fishing
feet was overwhelmed by storm yes
terday in the Baltic off Hapsal, sea-
port about sixty miles southwest Of
Revel. Many boats foundered. Seven
teen persons are known to have been
drowned, and many others are missing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
AN ILLINOIS HANGING.
William j. JamisOn Executed for the
Murder of G. n. Aron.

Murder OF Z. n. ArOn.
QUINCY, ILL.,, Aug. 1S.-William J.
Jamison was hanged at exactly IL
o'clock to-day in the basement of the
courthouse in the presence OF 100 peo-
pie, while 5000 waited outside to hear
the details afterward. Jamison, who
has talked or exhorted almost constant
~ for d week, did not open his mouth
after 1920. He walked sturdiiy to the
scaffold. At no time was there a
tremor of muscle or other expression
than that of total unconcern on his face
His neck was dislocated and he died in
fourteen minutes. Jamison was a col
ored herb doctor, and he was executed.
for the murder OF Supervisor Charles
n. Aron on April 10, 1892.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
PAYS IN GOLD HEREAFTER.

Uncle Sam to Make a Change in His
Financial Policy.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. l6.-Fifty thou
sand dollars in gold was paid to postal
employees here to-day on salary account.
United States Sub-Treasurer Tanner
was questioned about the matter.
"We've changed our policy" he said,
"under instructions just received from
Secretary Carlisle. Gold will be paid
out in future to meet the obligations of
the government
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
INJURED AT A FIRE.

Three Children Hurt During a $4,000
Blaze in Brooklyn.
New YORK, Aug. 18.-An early morn
ing fire destroyed $45, 200 worth Of
Brooklyn property and seriously
injured three children. They were
Frank, Josephine and Lizzie Sibley, 8,
IL and Is years old, respectively. Jo-
sephine, it is feared, received fatal in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
SUNOL IN COIN SILVER.
Costly Representation of the Famous
Trotter Made in Utah.

Trotter Made in Utah.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Aug. 19.-The
Ames Manufacturing Company, of Chic
opee, has completed a coin silver
statue of the noted trotter Sunol,
hitched to sulky, upon whichis seated
an equally noted driver. The piece
of statuarv is one-ffth life
size and is mounted upon a
bronze standard The sculptor
is C. E. BALM, of Salt Lake City. The
whole piece of statuary was moulded
from silver dollars. 1t required 33l
ounces of silver. The sulky is an exact
fac smile of the one In which the mare
made her record of 2:OS4, which for a
time was world beaten.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
Four Iowa Banks Fail.

LEMARs, Ia, Aug. 19.-The four banks.
at this place failed to open their doors
yesterday They are the First National,
capital 100000; Lemars National, same
capital; German American Savings, $780,
600, and German State Bank, $50, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
Railroad Lines to Combine

New YORK, Aug. 1S.-A St. Paul dis
patch to a morning paper says that a
movement is on foot to start new COM
pany with James j. Hill at the head for
the purpose Of consolidating the North
ern Pacific and the Great Northern
Railroad systems which include practi-
cally the whole Northwest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
Tiffany Diamond Sold.

New YORK, Aug. let is said Mrs.
Charles 7. Yerkes, the wife of the Chi
cago street car millionaire, has bought
the famous Tiffany diamond, valued at
500, 900 and now on exhibition at the,
Worlds Fair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
PRIZE FIGHT AT THE FAIR,
Pugi1ists Battle Eleven Rounds in the
White City's Walls.

CHICAGO, III, Aug. 18.--A brutal prize
fight was surreptitiously heldin the stock
pavilion at the Worlds Fair last night.
Eleven rounds were fought One man
was knocked senseless. The fight was
for a purse of $500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
COMPANY OUT OF FUNDS.
The Total Abstinence Life Insurance
Declared Insolvent.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 16.-The To-
tai Abstinence Life Insurance
was to-day declared to be virtual
" insolvent. The statement was
made by President w. T. Singleton
to a meeting Of angry policy holders
who were considering the company's
finances
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
FATAL INCENDIARY FIRE.
One Life Lost and Several Buildings
Burned at Atlantic City.

buTHeu dl <AIIalIUIC OIIys
ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Aug. 17.-Fire
at about O'Clock this morning de-
stroyed the city hall, Grand Opera House
and portion Of the train sheds
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The
loss is estimated at about $751;
600, with not over $1,000 insurance.
The body of man known as Jimmy
the Sport" is supposed to be in the
Opera House ruins. The fire is sup
posed to have been Of incendiary origin
though this has not been definitely set
+1nd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
Fifty Rioters Were Slain.

LONDON, Aug. 19.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times says that during
the fight between French and Italian
workingmen in Aignes-Mortes yester-
day at least 80 were killed and 100
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
SUICIDE OF A GUARDsMAN.

Ur. ID U. FOster, OF inc FennsyIVahIa
Militia, Ends His Life.
PiTTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 19.-Dr. D. G..
Foster, surgeon of the Fourteenth Reg
iment, n. G. P, and one of the best
known physicians il Western Pennsyl-
vania, committed suicide this morning
by shooting himgelf in the head at his
home at Grafton. There is no known
reason for the deed. He leaves a wife
and two children. The deceased was
fifty years OF age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
SUING FOR A RECEIVER.

John Browns Fort at Chicago Alleged
to Be a Financial Failure.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 18.-A bill to fore
close a mortgage of $14,668 was filed to-
day against the company owning the
John Brown Fort, which was recently
brought here for exhibition. The bill
alleges that the exhibition has been a
failure and a receiver for the company
is demanded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23

PITTsBuRG, Pa, Aug. IA midnight
fire at McKeesport destroyed Taylor q
Shoups saw milf and lumber yards and
three dwellings. Loss, $50 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
COLORED MURDERER LYNCHED.
Taken from Officers by a Mob and Swung
to Limb.

to Limb.
MoRGANTIELD, KY, Aug. 18.-C5arles
Walton, the colored murderer, was
swung to a limb in Richard woods near
here last night. A little before y
o'clock Jailer Sellers and the marshal
started for Henderson with the negro
but were overtaken and the prisoner
secured. Walton had lured young Sam
Keith, white, aged -, into cornfeld
near by, cut his throat and robbed him
of 81 90
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
MOB'S LEADER ACQUITTED.

Col. Brennan, One of the Denver Lynch
ers, Goes Free.
DENVER, Col, Aug. 17.-Col. Brennan,
on trial charged with being leader of a
mob hanging the Italian, Arata, was
acquitted this afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
TRAIN ROBBERS CAUGHT.
Arrest of the Men Who Held Up the st
Louis & San Francisco EXPRESS

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 18.-Advices
from Roila Junction, Mo-, state that the
two men who held up the st. Louis &
San Francisco train near St. James, Mo-,
YESTERDAY, were arrested near there
this morning by the sheriff, who has a
complete chain Of evidence against
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-23
CAUGHT AT A POKER TABLE.
Harvey, the ST. Paul Bank Thief, Ar
rested in Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 18.-George Har-
vey, the robber Of S. 900 in gold from
the First National Bank at ST. Paul, was
captured here by the Pinkertons last
night. He was caught at poker table,
recklessly gambling away his ill-gotten
gains
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