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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
SMALLPOX IN CHICAGO.
The Disease Again Spreading Through
the City-Severa1 New Cases.

The Disease Again Spreading Through
the City-SeveraI New Cases.
Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 20.-The smallpox
record for this city for the last seven
days is eleven cases, an average of about
two a day. Time was when two cases
a week threw the health officers into a
panic and the whole staff Of the depart
ment was sent out to vaccinatc people
right and left. Now. with eleven cases
in one week, they are removed to the
pesthouse, their homes are fumigated,
and nothing is thought Of it. 1t is true,
nevertheless, that the disease is again on
the increase. Week before last there
were few cases. Three days of the week
there were none. The week before that
there was only d case or two.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
BANK EXAMINER SUICIDES.
William Miller Kills Himself with a
Pistol at Altoona, Pa.

Altoona. Pa. Aug. 17.-Bank Examin-
er William Miller, who has been working
on the accounts of the suspended Second
National bank of this city for the past
two weeks, committed suicide at u
o'clock today by shooting himself through
the head. He died instantly. The eX-
aminer had just returned from dinner,
and after talking a moment with j. L.
Levan. president of the bank, in the pri-
vate office, walked into the counting room.
A minute later shot was heard, and
when Leyan entered the room Miller
was lying on the floor with blood and
brains oozing from Il hole through his
head He had just completed the exam
ination Of the affairs of the bank and sub
United the result to Washington.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
BURNED AT HER DOCK.
A Ship and Cargo Destroyed by Fire at
New York.


New York.
New York, Aug 1S.-Fire was diseov-
cred on board the American ship Gen.
Knox. lying at pier 49, East river, today.
The Gen. Knox was being loaded with a
miscellaneous cargo for San Francisco.
The fire before it was detected had made
so much Roadway that the ship is total
loss. The Gen. Knox arrived from Liver
pool July 20 and since that date has been
loading with kerosene. rosin. creosote and
turpentine for Sutton & Beebe of San
Francisco. The total loss to her owners
and agents on hull and cargo is expected
to reach 100000. The cause of the fire
has not yet been ascertained.
The Gen. Knox was built at Thomas
ton, Me-, in 1881; she is three-deck ship
of 2141 tons register, 2519 feet long,
42.4 feet beam and 29.4 feet deep. She
was owned by Edward O'Brien Of
ThonlaStOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
CAPTURE OF A WARSHIP.

Japanese Fleet Victorious Over the
Chinese Vessel Bang Yang.
Victoria, 3. c., Aug. 1S.-The steamer
Empress Of Japan, which left Yokohama
August ), has arrived here She brings
news Of the capture by the Japanese Of Ii
Hung Changes old and favorite dispatch
boat Bang Yang. She also brings word
Of the sinking Of first-cass Japanese
cruiser by the Chinese man-of-war Chen
Yuen, commanded by Admiral Liu pait-
zeng. The japanese papers do not give
the name of the cruiser that was sunk.
and only refer to her sinking casually in
obscure corners of the paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
WAS ROBBED OF A TITLE.
Death OF a Man at Chicago Who was
Rn,r NoI

Death OF Man at Chicago Who was
Born Noble.
Chicago H., Aug 1S.-Herr Van Ben
then, a Holander of distinguished line
age, who for a quarter of a century had
lived in scclusion in Kansas, died on a
boat in Chicago harbor last night. The
dead man was by right baron of the
Netherlands, and his sister is the Baron
ess Van Worst, living at The Hague.
His birth gave him a right to peera &c,
but by the curious manipulation Of titles
in the Netherlands he was declared a
pretender and came to America, purchas-
ing 1000 acres of land near Linden, kaS.
His wife was with him when he died.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
FOREST FIRES IN THE WEST.

Mine Buildings Destroyed by the
Flames in British Columbia.
Vancouver 3. c., Aug. 1S.-Disastrous
forest fires have again broken out in the
Slogan mining district. Thursday night
a fierce gale swept down the can. ons and
famed the smouldering embers into rag
ing flames The buildings Of the Noble
Five and Dead Man mines were in the
path of the flames and were DESTROYED.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
FIVE LOST THEIR LIVES.

Coast Survey Party Meets with Disaster
in the Pacific.
Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 20,-A dispatch
from Ocosta says that on Saturday morn
ing, while making a landing through the
surf at 10 creek, fifteen miles north Of
Gray's harbor. a whaleboat and crew of
nine men. in command of Lieut.. Freeman
II. Crosby, Z. S. n, of the United States
coast survey steamer Macarthur, was cap
sized and five men are missing, namely:
Lieut. Crosby, John Freyer, Jens Gud-
nundse. William Nehm. Alexander Smith.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
OHIO POPULIST TICKET.
Nominations by the State Convention
Martin for Governor.

Nominations by the state convention.
Martin for Governor.
Columbus, O., Aug. 1.-THE fusion
convention of the Populists and organized
labor parties of Ohio nominated the fol
lowing state ticket today: Secretary of
state, Charles +. Martin of Seneca coun-
ty; judge Of Supreme court, E. D. Stark
of Cuyahoga county; commissioner of
common schools, NJ. ]. F'lannery OF Green
county; member of the board of public
works, Joel S. Stewart of Preble county.
Martin has been a greenbacker since
1879 and all other candidates favor the
financial principles of that defunct party.
Jacob S. CoXey of commonWeal fame
and John Mcbride, president of the Unit
ed Mine Workers, were present, and Nc
Bride addressed the convention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
GOULDS TO LIVE ABROAD.

George and His Brother Will Take Up
Their Residence in England.
Ryde, Isle of Wight, Aug. 17.-George
Gould has ordered q new Herreshoff
racing yacht Work on the new yacht
will not be started until the negotiations
which are now known to be pending re-
suit in a challenge for the American cup.
The Messrs. Gould will return to the
United States in October, but they will
revisit England in February next, and
thereafter they will live very much in
this country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
c. L. COLBY WINS A SUIT.

Declared Entitled to Chicago Realty
Valued at S225, 900.
Chicago H., Aug. 1S.-Judge Smith
has decided in the proracted litigation of
Charles L. Colby against the village of
Riverside and William LANCE for over
ninety acres on the Des PLANES river,
known as the Public park" and the
waterworks plant in block II, that title
to the public park belonged absolutely to
Colby, who, by this decree, RECEIVERS real
estate worth S220.O0O
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
MRS. MACKIN AGAIN WEEDS.
Watson Ruddy, Wen-known Chicago
HorSeman, the Groom.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 17.-Mrs. Martha
Mackin, nee Ryrnes, the New Orleans
young woman who married the aged mill
ionaire, Thomas Mackin of this city,
shortly before his death, and has recently
been having differences with the other
Mackin heirs over his fortune, was we'd
ded again last night. The new benedict
is Watson Ruddy, well-known local
politician and race-horse owner. Mr..
Ruddy was some years ago Thomas
Mackin's private secretary, and while
acting in this capacity became attached
TO the miIliOnaireS daughter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
COXEYITES TO BE PARDONED.
Tho Governor of Maryland Will ReIea Sc
= I5uf Two O the Gang.

TT but Two OF the Gang.
Baltimore, Md, Aug. 1S.-At a confer
ence between Gov. Brown, Atty.-Gen.
Poe and counsel for the 100 imprisoned
Coxeyites, it was agreed that the gov
ernor should pardon all hands excepting
Christopher Columbus Jones and Marshal
Mckee, who will be held for the purpose
of testing the right Of the state to take
the army from their encampment and
imprisoning them without trial. Jones
ana Mckee will be held because of their
refusal to accept the pardon offered by
the governor conditioned upon their IeaY-
inc the state
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
KILLING WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

Kaff.rs Strengthening Many People in
South Africa.
Pretoria, South Africa, Aug. 16-The
kaffir rebels at Zoulpansberg and in that
district have murdered large numbers of
women and children. The Boer forces of
the Transvaal government will attack the
rebels today
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
Wreck on the Rock Island.

Trenton. Mo-, Aug. 17.-Passenger-
train No. II, on the Rock Island, the fast
westbound express, crashed into Il dining
car just before it reached the depot yes.
terday, making sad havoc of the car and.
seriously fnjuring five employees. 1t was
caused by the yardmaster forgetting io
set the switch. leaving a clear main track.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
PRIZES FOR FARMERS,
Choice Seed Barley to be Awarded at
County Fairs.

A circular has been issued by w A.
Hendry of the agricultural experiment
station of the state university offering
a 10O-pound sack of the celebrated Mand-
scheuri barley to the farmer who
takes first premium at his coun-
~ fair this fall for the fin
est display of cereals. This barley
came originally from the mountains of
Manchooria. Asia, and was introduced
into Germany. Some years ago DIR. Her
man Grunow of Iowa county, Wis, Sc
cured some of the seed while visiting in
Germany, and found that it grew barley
far superior to any he knew of in this
country. A. L. Moves last year grew
large quantity of the barley on his farm
at Beaver Dam for the experimental
station at the university, and this seed
is what is TO be given as special premiums
q all the fair
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
CHICAGO EMBEzZLER CAUGHT.
Banker C. L. Niehoff Under Arrest at
Brighton, III.

BaEkeT @ i. NIehOH UnCeT -AFrCSC 1T
Brighton, III.
Chicago, H., Aug. 1S.-Banker @. L..
Niehoff, who disappeared from this city a
year ago leaving a shortage of 500, Ia
in his banks accounts. has been arrested
at Brighton, III. Niehoff with two sons
composed the banking firm of c.. /. Me
hoff & Co, and its assignment disclosed
the institution badly crippled. The sons
went to Canada The father has been
hidden for year on farms III Illinois.
never having left the state. His relatives
claim he is not responsible for his ac-
tons, having been injured by falling on
his head four yearS ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
P0PULISTS BRING SUIT.
Speakers Arrested at "A Public Meeting
Demand Damages.

Demand Damages.
indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 1S.-Two suits
of an unusual character We're filed this
morning. Allan Jennings sues Caleb s.
Denny, mayor of Indianapolis: George
w. Powell, superintendent of police. and
Officers LaPorte and Racer, for $4,000
damages. The complaint AYERS that on the
10th day of August the defendants I'M
lawfully arrested the plaintiff for the
space of five hourswith out the authority
of the law. jennings was one Of the we'll
known Populist managers Of the political
meeting which was broken up by the pc
lice at West Indianapolis on last Sun
suit against West Indianapolis authori-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
LUDINGTON BANK FAILS.

Commercial and Savings Institution Has
Suspended Payment.
Ludington, Mich, Aug. 1.-THE Com
mercial and Savings bank of this city
suspended business today by order of its
president, Antoine f. Carter The bank
has been in a precarious condition for
some time. The officers will say nothing
about it's condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
BURTON C. COOK DEAD.

He Twice Named Abraham Lincoln for
the Presidency.
Chicago, H., Aug. 1S.-Burton c. Cook.
the well-Enown attorney, died at his home
in Evanston at midnight 70 Burton G.
Cook belonged the honor of twice nomi-
mating Abraham Lincoln for the presiden-
cy, at Chicago in 1860 and at Baltimore
III 1864. He was virtually the father OF
the public school system of Illinois. He
was also a pioneer in the city movement
for Woman's rights. Mr.. Cook was born
in 1919 in Pittsford \ Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
CHOLERA SCARE IN INDIANA.
Two Children of Weisberg Farmer
Die of Mysterious Disease.

indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 1.-THE state
health board today received news of
cholera scare in Dearborn county. The
little daughter of Peter Mann of Weis-
berg was taken suddenly i'll, with symp-
toms of cholera, and died soon after
Another child. aged II, was taken i'll
tary Metcalf of the health board is not
inclined to give credence to the cholera
theory.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
Wife Murderer Hangea.

Pulaski. Va, Aug. 17.-William G. Tay-
Tor was hanged at Newburn at II O'Clock
this morning for the murder of his wife
An effort was made to get Gov. OFer-
raj to commute the sentence, the plea of
insanity being urged, but the governor re-
fused.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
BLOODY RIOT IN MEXICO.
John Merritt, an American Miner, an

OOnn h0FTAlt, an - AAAN@'
Three Mexicans Killed.
Oaxaca, Mex, Aug. 1.-THE Anita
mine in the FIorencia district, southwest
of here, has been the scene of a riot be-
tween John Merritt, the American super
intendent, and his assistants and about
fifty Mexican miners Merritt and three
of the Mexicans were killed The trouble
grew out of the discharge of several min
ers by Merritt. Several arrests of the
participants have been made. Merritt
came to Mexico from Denver about two,
years ago and his wife and children are
still residing in that city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
RUSSIAN ADMIRAL SHOT DEAD.

Razvison, in Command at Cronstadt,
Slain by Workman.
ST. Petersburg, Aug. 1S.-Admiral Raj
yisoff in command of the naval forces at
Cronstadt. has been shot and killed by a
barge employee, who fired upon him with
a revolver while he was driving from his
office. The assassin then blew out his
own brains.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
Caught by the OId came

Canajoharie, \. Y. Aug: IS Moses
Weldon. an aged farmer living a few
miles from Fort Plain. was buncoed out
of $500 by two strangers whom he met
on the highway. In the usual manner
they induced him TO play cards.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
MAI. WORTH ACQUITTED.
Warranted Ordering Tar
get Pra ctice on Sunday.

get Practice on sunday.
Omaha, Neb., Aug. 1S.-Maj. William
Worth Second infantry, who was ordered
courtmartialed by President Cleveland for
ordering Private Cedarquist to partici-
pate in target practice on Sunday, was
acquitted today and released from GUS
tody. The findings OF the court were that
the orders to Cedarquist were warranted
by the eXigencies of the occasion and
that the proclamation of President Lin
coin was not in force at present, nos be-
ing part of the army regulations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
PLACE FOR A COLORADO HAN.
Samuel IT. Emmons Appointed to the
Geological Survey.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 18.-Samuel
f. Emmons of Colorado has been APP
pointed geologist in the United States
geological survey at $4,000 a year, and
Richard G. Hill as assistant geologist at
So per day. The approaching end of the
work of the eleventh census resulted to-
day in the issuance of an order dismiss
ing 1S4 employees in the bureau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
OIL TRAIN IN FLAMES.

One Man Injured and Property Worth
800, 900 Destroyed.
Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. 1S.-By the burn
ing of train of oil and other freight at
Cheektowaga thu New York Central rail
road loses nearly 100000 and Brakeman
Thed. j. Snyder nearly lost his life. He
was blown from the top of a freight car
and enveloped in burning OIL He will be
distgured for life. About forty cars were
destroyed besides three buildings near the
scene of the explosion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-08-22
CHOLERA IN LONDON.
Fatal Case of the Plague Reported a
Patterson.

London, Aug. IA death from chol-
era has occurred at Battersea, a portion
of this city, on the Surrey side of the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

peusa Of the proceedings in Judge SCOTS court in
Omaha the wherein Rosewater charged with
tempt mp believe that Judge Scott much out OF his
element the bench He ought be Of Mr. oxey cele
brae armies The judge said before sentencing Mr. Rosewater
Tuesday, 1T known that the state Nebraska dotted all
with the Of there with broken hearts account OF
this We do know how Mr. has sent
there with broken and how this has anything
do with the editors contempt of court Mr. ROsewaters char
acter and his editor not at before
Judge Scott The judge conducted himself like struck child
throughout the and whether Mr. Rosewate guilty Of
tempt he has made spectacle himself that conspcuousy
discredable to the judiciary OF the metropolis.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28
THE COURIER

opportunity with much prompne 1t would have been entirely
proper for the his address the ncpien Coxey
this city, have told the that they could accomplish nothing
fohay march Washington and to have advised them to
the proposed Instead he the project
whole hearted He said nothing to dis
courage the idea Mayor Weir cuckoo He knows that moth
be gained by these crazy Coxey but his dma
gogc spirit prompts him the organization OF
this city, He always depended upon matter Of this
kind to do the wrong thing.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28
AN OPEN LETTER.

Oh congress please adjourn and hom the kne Of
party has struck You said would bring
times you chiefly brought OF all the hard
through the hardest those that still with
taceabe plainly to you For eight weary months you have
sputtered and talked meath the capt DOME So please
give the people much needed rest
Oh, congress- please congress, go home.
Oh congress- please congress adjourn and go home Your
fences all broken down. They need repairing and tnk
eng the recent elections have shown republican
has the land from Washington Maine
republicans when November round will sweep
whole country again. for the
teeth wherever searching time that
put in repair
So congress please congress- go home.
dent studies Hills speech and the cabinet weeps joins
grief There sobs and teardrop from In bleak
the democrats that congress the
Governor Tman remarks that he thinks Mr. really
mo good and while all this fighting mey
repeated doth from all the nation exasperate
"Oh, congress, please congress- home"
The Wilson bills threats like huge burdens of
industries depression has seized east and
clutches the farmer out west And that
the shelf and safely prosperity bright
would burst in full bloom wheel at work would
be turned So the PUSHES from the like
tidal seehing in foam and the whole country joins the
angry request
"Oh, congress- why don't you Advertiser
nj that
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

Mr. EDREGE the foreman the Ne being recognized leader
the Coxey movement in this city, follows matter Of
that that should the absurd project and become the
organ the deuded Coxe Nothing too unreasonable for
the endorse provided doing give voice to
Of its cheap demagoguery.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

touching spectacle the late exhibition Of
nehbones the part Of Omaha toward Council Bluffs the
appearance Of Kelleys Omaha generously allowed
Council Bluffs the honor Of entertaining the distinguished guests
latter city doesn't appreciate Omaha generosity
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

enquire
governor This boom due make its appearance
months ago. put evil
dence We afraid it died a bornn.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

MAYOR WEIR Wednesday evening had excellent oppor
tunity to make fool himself and naturally he embraced the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

1t only OF late that rheumatism treated as
blood disease But that this theory proved by the
extraordinary attending the Ayers Saapala in
this painful and prevalent malad seldom radical
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

Mr. CLEvEND judgement in matters sound He has
of hard and he of the few public
that do trembe every counterfeit workngman hobs
up He distinguish between the sheep and the goats and
be his other faults he cannot be accused demag
He has already begun for the reception OF the
Coxeytes and believe he will equal the emergency
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

BETWEEN and Coxey not be wondered at that the
business revival has been sidetracked
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

We cut all ice from running Lincoln Ice Co.
1910 street.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

We would suggest those Of friends who favor The COURIER
with contributions that all intended for publication
should be sent early the week possible We appreciate
the kindly those who disposed the editor
especially grateful for articles items that reach early
tho ,reeE
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-04-28

STATES SENATOR ALGERNoN SIDNEY PADDOCK, who
publican. must be particularly happy as he observes
which Senator Allen continues to make an ass of
raw upon Nebraska the ridicue Of the nation; and
sfacton must he reflect that he, by using as cats
tstive Wardlaw Of Gage county. was responsible for
;epulist senator and all of the dscredit which he
non Nebraska.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-31
UHoKE me CATCHER's AEG.
KoanoIse Victorious. but Her Happiness
Turned to sorrow.

ROANOKE. Aug. 3O.--Roanoke defeated
Lvnchburg to-day, but the happiness OF
victory was turned to sorrow over sad
accident. which disabled one OF the home
rl4xers for the balance Of the season
IN fhr seventh McGeGtigau, who was re
criving Boyds delivery. had his left reg
broken al the ankle. He was carried
from the grounds and Daniels substituted
When play was called this afternoon "A
very small crowd was present. notwith-
standing the fact that this series OF
games viii have a great deal 10 90 VIII
determining whether or not Koahohe
will end i'm last place.
AS usual, the home team went Hfs' 10
the bat. and by couple OF SAFE ,hllS,
and a like number OF errors. pleu ~
three runs They made two more IN ne
third on McHoverters single, Crockett
double and Reads error Lynchbufg goi
on TO Boyd's delivery in the third. anu
touched him UP for two doubles ana +"
single. III.
This. together with base on BARS
gave them three scores. They added an,
other III the fourth on Niolets Wliu
throw n base on balls, and MORGAN >
mun OF Reads high fly.
The score was tied In the fatdl seventh.
Reed led off with a single. Moran new
on 10 Ellis McFarlans single put iteed
an second, and both men advanced
hose when Meara was hit by pltched.
haIl Knox sent a high one 10 Mcho-
verter which the latter caught but Reed
came home on the out. McEarlan going
70 third. and Meara 10 second.
A moment later McFarlan attempted 10
steal home Boyd bad the ball and fhre"