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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
FLOYD BROTHERS SENTENCED.
The Minneapolis Young Men Go TO
Prison for Five Years Each.

The Minneapolis Young Men Go TO
Prison for Five Years Each.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, March 49,
Louis and Frank Floyd were to-day
sentenced to five years each in the pen
itentiary for completely Ill the defalca-
ton of Phil. VI. Scheig, the ex-teller Of
the Bank of Minneapolis, now serv-
ing seven years sentence at
Saltwater. Counsel for the FIoyds
withdrew his motion for a new
trial before the sentence, but gave no.
tice of appeal. A point is to be made
on the fact that Judge Hicks adjourned
the term of court Monday and then re-
scinded his order to permit Judge Jami-
son to pass sentence. The prisoners be-
ing asked why sentence should not be
passed said that they had tailed to get
justice and that the newspapers had
preiudicedstheir case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
MORTGAGE ON A GAS PLANT.

The St. Paul Company Arranging to,
Buy Out Competitor.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 16.--The St.
Paul Gaslight Company has mortgaged
its entire plant to the New York Securi-
ty and Trust Company, giving blanket.
is the reorganization of the company
and the acquiring of the property Of the,
st. Paul Heat, Light and Power Com
pany. The mortgage is to secure an is
sue of like amount of gold bonds bear
ing interest at 5 per cent, and is dated
March l. 1894
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
BLOWN UP BY DYNAMITE
Boy Killed and Seven Persons Injured by
an EXnIOSi0n at Duluth.

DUETUrH, Mimi, March 16.-By an
explosion of dynamite this morning a
boy Is years of age was instantly killed
and every member but one of family of
seven was badly injured. Edward
Wagner, a well-digger, started to thaw
out a dynamite stick in his kitchen
stove, as was his custom A few min
utes later his son Edward opened
the oven door and picked
up the dynamite, but quickly
dropped it, when fearful explosion
took place. The house was wrecked,
the stove shattered, the boy killed, the
father made deaf and three other
children and the mother so badly hurt
that several amputations viii be neces-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
FEVER On A WARSHIP.

The Surgeon of the Ranger Dies on Board
the Vessel at La Libertad.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, March 17.-Oficers
of the steamer Progresso report that
when the steamer left the United States
ship Ranger in Port La Libertad, Saliva
dor, on February "A, the surgeon of the
Ranger had died of fever. There was
much sickness along the coast and sew
eral of the Rangers men were very i'll.
The Ranger was coming leisurely north
ward and will not arrive at this port for
some weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
BIG PRICES FOR RARE STAMPS.

A Livingston Confederate Brings Over
Five Hundred Dollars.
New YORK, March 15.-Rare- stamps
brought high prices at sale Of the COL
lections of William F. f. GurIey, of
Springfield, ILL.,, and others, at the
rooms of the Philatelic Society. The
gem of the Gurley collection was B.
cent Livingston, Ala, Confederate, on
the original envelope, which brought
1915. Two Macon, Ga. stamps scent
black on yellow brought $50 each. They
were on the original envelopes. The j.
cent Macon with plain frame on the.
original envelope brought SI02.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
ARRESTED IN CHINA.
Treasurer of the Worlds Fair Chinese
Theater Short $4,000.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 16.-CIung Ming
See, treasurer of the company of
Chinese merchants in Chicago that
owned and operated the Chinese the
alter and village on the Worlds
Fair grounds, is locked up here,
charged with embezzIing nearly
600 of the company's funds. His
peculation. it is alleged, extended over
a period of year. He was arrested by
a Chinese detective, Lem Dong, who
brought the alleged embezzler back
from China. Chung Ming See will be
given a preliminary hearing Saturday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
FLOODS IN THE WEST.

Melting Mountain SHOWS Cause Damage
to Property.
SPOKANE, Wash, March 17.-Warm
weather in the Palouse and Big Bend
country is taking the snow off in q.
hurry. All streams are raging and
many places have been flooded and
fences carried away. Along the Palouse.
River a number Of houses have been
washed away or loosened from their
foundations. Similar reports come from,
Oak asdale. Davannnrt and Snan0!a-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
FIRE AT HANCOCK.

The General Store of Ley & Co. De-
stroyed-Loss, $47 600.
HANCOCK, Mich, March 1.-THE gen
eral store of James c. Ley & Co., Of
this city, was burned this morning
The building was valued at $4,000 and
the stock at $50 ,00O The loss which is
almost total, is partially covered by $751;
zoo Insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
TOBACCO SCHEDULE CHANGED.
The Senate Committee Decides In Favor of
Mckinley Law Rates.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 1.-THE
Senate finance committee decided to-
clay to change the internal revenue to-
bacco schedule Of the tariff bill so as to
restore the provisions of the present
law concerning cigars and cigarettes.
This law fixes the tax on cigars at So
per 1000; on cigarettes weighing less
than three pounds per 1000, 90 cents,
and on cigarettes weighing more than
three pounds per 1.000 So per LOCO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
FORCED TO EARTH BY A STORE.

Weighted Down by Snow Swans Fall in
the Streets of Alliance, o.
ALLIANCE, O., March 16.-A flock of
twenty eight swans caught in storm
in Irondale, near here, after vainly
trying to pursue their course, were
forced to earth, exhausted by the
weight of hail and snow on their
feathers. Citizens gave chase and sue
ceeded in capturing the whole flock
alive. The birds are valued at $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
DEATH OF A MAINE JURIST.

j Judge Libbey, of the Supreme Court,
Expires of Pneumonia.
AUGUSTA, Me-, March 15.-Judge Arte
mus Libbey, of the supreme court, died
to-day, aged 20 years. He was Oh the
bench in court on Friday and was
stricken with pneumonia on Saturday.
He served in the Maine legislature and
in 1856 was member of Gov. Wells
council. In 1870 he was appointed a
judge Of the supreme court by Gov.
DipUIoU
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
SYNDICATE BREWERY BURNED.
Fire in Lawrence, Mass, Destroys a
Beer Manufa Glory.

LAWRENCE, Mass, March 17.-Stan-
ley's brewery was burned to-day. 1t
was a four-story frame building, owned
by an English syndicate, and operated
by the New England Brewing Com
pany. The loss is $l25, 900 and insurance
$1,000 The flames spread 80 rapidly
that the men had barely time to escape,
leaving their clothing behind
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
SUTHERLAND NOT IN COURT.

Boss Mechanics Pal Fails to Appear for
Sentence.
New York, March 1G.-Kenneth f.
B. Sutherland, the Gravesend justice of
the peace who was on Wednesday
found guilty of oppression in connec-
ton with the November election, did
not appear for sentence when his case
was called in Brooklyn to-day, and z
bench warrant v-9s issued for his ar
rest. His bondsmen were notified to
produce him in court Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
JOHN HART HANGED.
The Rockford Man VINO Killed His Sisters is
EXACUtAd

ROCKFORD, H., March 16.-The exc
cution of John Hart took place at 11:0+
O'Clock to-day. There were no bitches to
mar it. Hart murdered his two sisters.
Hart's crime was committed on Sep
TENDER Of last year at the country
home near Rockford. The murdered
girls stood in the way Of a division of
their fathers property. Hart, who was
a railroad brakeman. put up plea of
insanity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
QUINCY MINE STOCK DOUBLED.
Action Taken by the Owners at a Meeting
in New York.

in New York.
New YORK, March 1.-THE stockhold-
ers of the Quincy copper mine, near
Houghton, Mich, have voted to increase
the capital stock from $4,000 to 100000
shares. Rights are to be given to share
holders, share for share, upon the pay
ment of $50 in four installments, the
first to be made April 16 and the
three remaining each succeeding year.
Upon the full payment, which will
take place in 1897, the stock will be
ALLOTTED. The 81 100000 thus secured
will be used to pay for the mining prop
erty recently purchased, and the de-
velopment and equipment of the same
This property is all accessible through
the present openings of the mine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
GETS A SEAT IN COMMONS.


Herbert Gladstone Elected to the House
without Opposition.
LONDON, March 16.-Herbert Glad
stone has been reelected to Parliament
as the representative of West Leeds,
without opposition. The reelection Of
Mr. Gladstone to Parliament was neces-
sarv owing to the fact that he had been
appointed first commissioner of works
after relinquishing his position as par
liamentarv secretary of the home Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
Two Non-union Men Shot.

MIDDLEsBoRo, KY, March bike
Miller, Knight of Labor, shot and
killed Hill, non-union miner at MlngoC,
and Bill Leslie shot and seriously
wounded H. Collins. The feeling be-
tween the striking Knights and nom
union workmen is very bitter, and seri-
Gus trouble may break out at any
moment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
DEATH OF MRS. NOBLE.

TIE Ex-Secretary's Wife Expires Sud-
denly While Chatting with Friends.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 19.-Mrs. John
w. Noble, wife Of ex- President Harri
sons secretary Of the interior, died sud
denly at her home in this city vester-
day afternoon The end of life came to
her while standing in her dining-room
chatting with friends and waiting for
Gen. Noble. She complained suddenly
of dizziness, and her maid caught her as
she was falling, and before she could be
taken to couch she was dead. The
cause Of death was organic heart dis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
COMMODORE WHITING DYING.
The Old Naval Hero Fatally Ill at His
Home in New York.

Home In New YORK.
New York, March 17.-Commodore
William D. Whiting, who was one of
the officers connected with Commodore
Perry's famous expedition to Japan, is
at the point of death at his home 30
West Thirty-fourth Street. Commo-
dore Whiting is blind ard is usually
accompanied in the street by his wife.
The couple attempted to cross Broad
way at Thirty street one buster
ing day in January. Before his wife
could see an approaching carriage he
was run down. His hip was fractured
and Bright's disease set in, from the
effects Of which it is expected he will
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
MOVING FOR PRENDERGAsT.

Petition for a Writ of Supersedeas to
Stay Judgment.
OTTAWA, Ill, March 16.-Attorneys c.
S. Darrow and S. S. Gregory appeared
in the supreme court to-day and en-
tered a motion for supersedeas to stay
the Judgment and sentence passed upon
Prendergast, the murderer of Carter
Harrison, pending the presentation of
proofs IN support of a new trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
DAN COUGHLIN HAS AN OFFER.

Minneapolis Museum Manager After tho
ex-Chicago.
MARQUETTE, Mich, March 17.-Daniel
Coughlin, who was acquitted Of the
Cronin murder, has received PROPOSE
ton from Minneapolis museum mana
ger and will probably accept, as the
offer is liberal. He has also been
offered position on the detective force
at London Ont
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
LEROY Harris entity.

Chicago, Ill, March 15.-Leroy Har-
ris. the money order forger from Bufa-
10, N Y, was found guilty to-day in
the United States circuit court. Harris
received the verdict with apparent in
difference.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
ONE WEEK IN THE SNOW.
q Great Northern Passenger Train Final
" OUT of the Drifts.

SEATTLE, Wash, March ia Great
Northern passenger train arrived here
Last night from the East, week over
due, having been delayed by snow in
the Cascade Mountains: Its progress
engine. All the snow plows were
blocked Ky the wreck and the snow got
start. Snow fell continually and was
piled up above the tops of the cars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
Escapes from Prison to Die.

SCRANTON, Pa, March 15.-The negro
Puryea, who was in jail at Stroudsburg
for murder, escaped during the night.
He was captured soon afterwards and a
crowd gathered and lynched him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
PRINCE OF WALES LUCK.

His Royal Highness Wins $40, 900 at
Monte Carlo and Gives it to tho Poor
PARIS, March 1.-THE Matin news
paper says that the Prince OF Wales won
98, 900 at Monte Carlo this week, and
gave the whole sum to the poor of Mon
AGO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
Mexican Bandit Arrested.

MEXICO CRY, Mex, March 17.-Cap-
ture has been made here by gendarmes
Of Emilio Vasquez, the notorious bandit
of San Joaquin, who has long eluded
the law. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
GRANTED AN APPEAL.

MCKane, the Convict Political Heller, Gains
a Point.
New YoRK, March 17.-Judge Lus-
combe has granted McKane's appeal to
the supreme court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
LATEST MARkEI REPORTS
MILWAUKEE. Wis. March 16
milwaukee, Dairy Market

BUTTER-Fancy creamery, = II, 21@22c; infe-
rior TO good do 12G2Oc best dairy selections Is
@l2Ic lines, fair to choice, do, 12@17c; packing
stock, do 10@11c roll, 12@e16c.
CHEEsE-Full cream fats, q 10, 111501219c;
cheddars, do, 1119@12c Brick, 10@l1c; Young
America, 111@@121l4c; imburger, 91a@1O19c
Swiss, 12I5G13c.
EGGs-Fresh, p doz, 12c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
ADMIRAL DA CANVAS FLIGHT.
On Warship and Seeking Steamer to
CarrY Him to Buenos Ayres

LISBON, March 17.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from Rio de Janeiro say
that Admiral Da CANA is still on board
the Portuguese corvette Mindello. He
is anxious to procure a Portuguese
steamer to convey him and some Of his
followers to BuanOS Ayres.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-21
SIXTEEN HOUSES BLOWN DOWN.

The Cherokee Strip Visited by a De-
structive Cyclone.
GUTHRIE. Ok, March IA disas-
trous storm swept the Cherokee Strip
southwest of Pawnee, leveling sixteen
houses and q large number of barns and
other buildings. A man named John
son was badly injured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27
Supreme judicial Court.

STATE OF MAINE,
CUMBERLAND SIS.
Portland & Rochester Railroad
VS.. T., 1rr;4,
Portland g. Rochester Railroad LII LquitS'
Company ct ais
wv HEREAS pursuant to an act of the Legis,-
February 8, 1881, entitled AN act TO incor-
aud Iii order to perfect and quiet its title to the
railroad and agpurtenances, property. rights
franchises and privileges of said Portland &
Rochester Railroad Company said Portland &
Rochester Railroad has filed its bill in equity in
said Supreme judicial Court, for the taking and
appraisal OF the interest in said railroad and
aDWirtenances. property, rights, franchises and
privileges held by any portion Of any class of
stock or debt not already acquired by it and
whereas the suit thus begun is now pending in
SAID ourf,
Vow therefore all persons Interested in the
subject matter of said suit are hereby ordered
t. appear before said court within one month
iron the first Tuesday of March, 1894. then
an there to do and receive what said court
shat then and there consider in that behalf.
II is further ordered shat plaintiff cause an
attested cops If this order to be Published
Three successive weeks in the Portland Daily
Press and Daily Eastern Argus, once week
for the first and second weeks and daily for
the tiIird week, the last publicstion to be
at least thirty days prior to this sixth day OF
April, 1894,
THOS. Ii. HASKELL,
A true copy.
Attest: B. C. STONE Clerk.
feb15, %, 26, 81 ,29. mari, 2.3
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Interment at the West Harpswell ceme-

Interment at the West Harpswell ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Fannie, wife of Joseph Moody.
died Sunday morning of pneumonia.
Mrs. Moody was sick but short time,
and her death is a sad blow to her hus-
band and four children. Mr. Moody and
one child are sick with the same disease.
Mrs. Lydia g., wife OF Capt. Norton
Srorer. is very sick. Her daughter, Mrs.
l.. NJ. Merrill, is also sick. but is some
better at this writing.
Saturday, the oath, was the coolest day
we have had for some years. AT $50 a.
M, the thermometer stood at IA degrees
below zero.
Rev. Mr.. Marshall delivered the first of
a series of lectures at the Methodist
church on Sunday evening. The lecture
was accompanied by blackboard draw
ings. The attendance was not large,
owing to the severe cold weather
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27
WANTED.

q ENTLEMEN and Lady Managers and
land, for one Of the leading publishing houses
III thls country; on commission or salary Cler-
gylnen, teachers. physicians and those speak
gagged, may find this an opportunity seldom Of
lefed iof permanent and profitable business.
only those OF character and responsibility need
Office. feh22d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27
Agents Wanted.

rHYHE public demands a standard and com.
u pete history of the great Columbian Elk
position as distinguished from the glut of cheap
vey little or no information and represent the
most common and ordinary views; The Book
of the Fair by Hubert Howe Bancroft. the
eminent historian, is reliable and specific
illustrating. every department; 1000 pages. 1900
beautiful pictures. E. Fl HALL.
feb2oeod3tT, Tbs Gen. Agt., Is State st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

EHOR SALE--5O acre farm, 3 miles from
IL Portland. stock and farming tools; dressing
enough for planting three acres. On contem-
plated electric railroad line from Portland to
Yarmouth. Tide water GIBBS and flows on north
ern boundary. Fine place for summer resi-
dence. For further particulars enquire of j.
VIM. MERRILL, Box AGO, Falmouth, Me.
24-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

NOR SALE Received lot of German an
IL Norwich male and female canaries; also
Breeding and parrot cages of all sizes. brass
and Japanese cages, seeds and sundries OF all
kinds constantly on hand. Sold for liberal
26-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

TSOR SALE-Brick yard with steam and all
Il modern machinery including wharf for
shipping at mouth of Presumscot river wood os9t
three millions per annum. viii be sold at a
bargain to settle estate Of James Lucas. w.
Ell. WALDRON, $50 Middle st. I'll
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

EOUND-I have found THE GREATEST
CURE ON EARTH for rheumatism
and Neuralgia in their worst chronic forms.
/ suffered II years and tried every known
remedy. Sufferers, write to me. Miss Il. S.
ORR, East Harpswell, Me. d&Wlm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

EOR SALE-The two story frame house and
y fine lot OF land No. 31S Spring street, well
known as the residence of late Mr.. q. IL. Green.
Rear end of lot well stocked with choice fruit
trees Lot about 5Ox11S. BENJAMIN
SHAW, 511a Exchange street. PAL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

EHOR sALE-Maguificent ssKnabe'' square
4 grand piano, round corners. but little used
and in fine order. CRESSEY, JONES q ALI
LEN, 53S Congress street. 26-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

XNANTED-at once, smart, energetic insur
w ance agents. Our policies cover sick
ness. accident and death on weekly payment
system. Good pay , to to, the right men. No
SURANCE CO., SO Exchange ST., Portland,
Me. w. 1. Twombly, Manager. Pill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

FOR SALE-Wire rope for Elevators and al
u other purposes, which have IN STOCK e
and cut 10 any PssIred length qualI.s d
CO., 1874 Commercial St. ieb27 eoWd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

WATCHES AND CLOCKS-25 per cent
wv reduction from regular prices will be
months. A. Johnson under United States
Hotel. 24-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

EoR sALE-At big bargain stable l d,3as
Also another one and one-half story addition
16x18, good little house to let; must b be
moved soon, can see them at Al WlLMod ST.,
CITY, I1-I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

in fair repair. For further particulars in
qure of A. c. LIBBY & CO., AZ IL Exchange
ST 27-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

VoUNG MAN wANTED-In every County
Il to nail up Signs and distribute Circulars.
G od pay. Send.stamp. Calhoun County Ad-
vertsing Co., Battle Creek, Mich. 242
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

NOR SALE-Dr. Lambs "Esfoma' cures
IL Erysipelas, Scrofula, Eczema, and all dis
eases of the skin, absorbing the poison. Pre-
pared only by ME LAMB, 337 Congress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

NOR sALE-A very nice lot of dry Rock
Il, maple and Yellow Birch wood for open
CRATES. A. d. MORSE, % Plum st. Telephone
No. 500 2S-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

NOR SALE-In Deering at Woodfords, 2
IL minutes walk to electric cars, 2 story house
with stable. large lot, modern house with 10
bearing. good opportunity for home, lot
95x140, a bargain. N. s. GARDINER, 1856
Middle. I'll
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-27

NOR SALE-Second hand piano box top
III buggy in good order, price $50; also good
business horse weighs 1000 lbs, young, clever
and stylish, price SIO0; will sell one or both on
easy weekly or monthly payments "P. o. BOX
1855" 22-1
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LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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FOE SALE.

Forty words inserted under this mead
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.