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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
WIMAN FOUND GUILTY.
Arguments in the Case Made After
Hearing the DEFENDANTS Story.

-
Hearing the DEFENDANTS Story.
New York, June 15.-Erastus Wiman
was cross-examined for half an hour to-
day as to the charge of forgery in the sec
ond degree under which he has been on
trial. After it had been concluded several
witnesses testified as ito his previous
good character, and the taking of testi-
mony was concluded. Then Gen Tracy
addressed the jury in behalf of the de.
fendant. The main plea was absence of
criminal intent. He also asked the jury
to consider the value of Mr. Wiman's serv-
ice in building up the Dun agency and
the fact, as alleged, that he was a part
ner in the agency, with powers equal to
those of Mr.. Dun himself. Gen. Tracy
accused the prosecution of violating con-
fdential communications in order to pun
ish Mr. Wiman. Assistant District At
torney NVellman summed up for the prose-
cution. He argued that Wimans whole
course was contrary to the ethics of bust
ness and that his conduct from the mo-
ment the disclosure was made has been
that Of Il man detected in a crime. AT the
end of Mr. Wellman's address the court
took recess. Upon reconyening, Judge
Ingraham charged the jury.
Wiman was found guilty, with recon-
,ppndatiOn to morcV.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
FIRED AT THE PREMIER.
Attempt Made to Assasssuate the
Italian Statesman at
Rome


Rome June 16-An attempt to assas-
sinate Premier Crispi was made today.
The premier was driving in his carriage
to the Chamber Of Deputies when man
suddenly drew a revolver from his pocket
and fired at him. The premier was not
wounded. a crowd Immediately seized
the wOuld-be murderer and held
him until Il policeman arrived. Great eX-
element prevails throughout the city, and
the premier is being congratulated on all
sides upon his narrow escape.
Premier Crispi was driving from his
residence to the Chamber of Deputies in
Il closed carriage. AS the vehicle was
turning from the Via Gregoria into the
VIA CapOlecaZ, Il man who was lettering
on the sidewalk put his hand into his
breast drew u revolver, dashed into the
street, and ran up to the carriage. He
then lifted his revolver, took short aim
at the premier, ana fired.
Sig. CrlSpi was uninjured. and prompt
ly sprang out of his carriage with the in
tention of seizing the would-be assassin
The latter. however. was almost i'm
who were attracted to the spot by the re-
port OF the revolver. In a moment the
neighborhOod was crowded with excited
people yOWing vengeance upon the man
who attempted to murder the premier A
rush was made for the man who was
premier's carriage, and he would I'M
doubtcdly h9ve been heaten to death had
it rot besn fQS the prompt arrival Of the
police. Deputy Pusltcs6, who was one 6
NC est Is seize the w7ouldsbe murderer,
picked up the revolver when the prisoner
Va = saff hands az handed s,el i to the
hin Great soo Ix Sc rs1i S %ss o %nG
ly cheered for the courage ne displayed
uDdQr sic irving circumstances,
The first reports of the affIir had it
that the premier himself was the first to
lay hands on the man Who fired the shot,
but, although this does not turn out to be
correct, there is no doubt that the dis
tinguished Italian statesman displayed
most remarkable presence of mind and
that he would undoubtedly have closed
promptly with the asSailant had it not
been for the fact that other people laid
hands on the rascal before the premier
| could approach him.
Sig. Crispi was most warmly cheered
when he arrived at the Chamber of Depu-
ties, for the news of the attempt upon his
life had preceded him. Upon reaching
the Chamber, the premier went to the
presidents room and related his story OF
the affair quietly as if nothing extraordic
nary had happened. When the news CT
the attempted assassination Of tic pre-
mier became generally known, crowds of
deputies and others pushed their way to
the pIesidents ftvm iii order to .co4-
graduate Sig. Crispi upon mis- escape ffo'n
dGath, anndd then express their admiration
for his Outrageous conduct.
When the sitting of the Chamber of
Deputies opened, there were cheers for
the premier and the president arose and
told the members of the attempt on the
| premier's life, severely denouncing the
outrage and expressing the hope that Sig.
Crispi's life would be long preserved to
his country The remarks of the presi-
dent were greeted with long-continued APP
DlauSe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
CAPT. SMITH MOORE DEAD.
Prominent Resident of Marquette
and Well-k.:own in Ma
rinc Circles.

Marquette, Mich, June 15.-Capt.
Smith Moore was stricken with apoplexy'
while riding on a street car here this
morning, and died almost instantly. Capt.
Moore has been identified with lake
transportation interests upwards of thir
ty years, but retired from active sailing
il few years ago. having acquired q con-
trolling interest in Il large fleet. He was
twice elected alderman in Marquette and
several times was prominently mentioned
for mayor. He was a high-degree Mason,
heing Il member of Oriental commandery,
Knights Templar. of Cleveland, and
Ahmed temple, Mystic Shrine, Of Mar
QUette and was also a prominent Odd
below. His age was about % years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
A REST FOR CLEVELAND.
, The President Decides to Spend a
Few D3A. or Chesa-
Deuke Bay.

Washington, D. G., june 14.--By the
advice Of his physician President Clevc-
land has about decided to take a short
outing down Chesapeake bay. The at
tack of summer complaint that has kept
Mr.. Cleveland closely confined to his
rooms during the past few days has yield
ed to treatment. and with the exception of
a slight weakness he is quite himself
again. His physician, however, thought
that a four or five days trip down on
the salt water would bring vigor, and so
today the President consulted with Capt
Evans of the lighthouse board, who will
accompany him on one of the lighthouse
tenders. 1t has not yet been definitely
decided as to when they will leave, but
a decision will be reached tonight
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
DISCUSSING A STRIKE.
Meeting OF Gogebic Miners to Act
on the P:2posal for
a Walk-Out.

Ironwood, Mich, June 14-There are
no new developments in the strained rela
tions existing between the mining com
panies of the Gogebic range and their
men. A general meeting Of all classes
of employees is being held this afternoon.
Rumors are current that part of the night
the men will not confirm or deny the re-
port. 1t is understood that a stormy
meeting of the union was held last night.
and that there was a wrangle over the
strike proposition. Most of the English
speaking men protested against a strike.
1t was also given out that no further
action would be taken until next Sunday
afternoon, when a general meeting wiz
be held and final decision reached
on the question of inaugurating n
strike. Some of the companies have al
ready stated that they cannot pay higher
wages and others are said to have de-
clared that they will close down all
shafts should the strike be started.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
WESTERN SUMMER SCHOOLS.
Catholics Move for the Project and
Will Probably Locate it in
Wisconsin,

Chicago, Ill. June 16.-Early in July a
call will be issued for a convention Of
representative Catholics of this state,
Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan, for
the purpose Of taking steps TO make the
suggested Western Catholic summer
school a reality Archbishop katzcr is
said TO be warmly interested iii the pro-
ject. Wisconsin is almost certain to be
selected as the location Oconomowoc,
Oshkosh and Green Bay are favorites
Each place will be visited in advance Of
the convention by committee of the
projectors
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
RIOTERS STOP A COAL TRAIN
Unsuccessful Attempt to Resume Ship
anents in PeMnsNIvania.

Greensburg, Pa, June ia mob Of
SOC strikers stopped coal train on the
Youngwocd branch Of the Pennsylvania
road last night, and at the point of guns
forced the engineer to take the train back
TO Stricken mines, the starting point.
They then partially demolished the Hecla
and Youngwood bridge, after which they
attacked a party of non-union workmen.
badly beating two of them. The railroad
company Immediately had the bridge re-
paired and officers are now guarding it.
During the past three days eleven car
loads of negroes have been brought into
the region and there will be over 1000
at work by Saturday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
MURDER, SECOND DEGREE.
Mrs. Schroeder Found Guilty of
Poisoning Her Husband at
ManifOWOc.

Manitowoc, Wis, June 15.-Murder in
the second degree was the verdict of the
Jury in the Schroeder murder trial after
being out fourteen hours. Mrs Adolph
Schroeder was accused of poisoning her
husband last January. The accused and
her family live near Steinthal, Mantle
woe county The woman claimed that
her husband begged for poison in his por-
ridge. which she accommodated him with.
She also produced letter purporting to
have been written by him in which he
exonerated her from all blame.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
WON THE GIRL, LOST HIS LIFE.
Kentucky Duel with Fists Ends in the
Fatal Sta bling of the Victor.

Cincinnati, O., June 14.-At Bowen,
Ky. duel ended in death for the victor
through the treachery Of the vanquished
James Morton and David Matthews. ri
walls for the favors of the same girl, fought
a bloody thirty-round battle with natures
weapons, the winner to take the girl
Morton was knocked out, both men being
fearfully beaten. Morton was taken to q
physician, and later. meeting the victor
said: Shake hands, Dave; you're the bet
ter man and have won the girl" Mat
thews took the proffered hand, when, to
the horror of spectators, Morton stabbed
Matthews twice in the throat tearing it
Open. He cannot recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
JUSTICE COLERIDGE DEAD.
He VIII be Succeeded by Baron Russell
in the High Office.

London, June 15.-Lord Chief Justice
Coleridge, who has been i'll for some time,
died last evening. Lord Coleridge was
unconscious for few hours before his
Bernard will succeed him in the peerage.
1t is announced that Baron Russell will
succeed Lord Coleridge as lord chief JUS
tice and that Sir John Rigby will become
g lord chief justice of appeal in place Of
Baron Russell. Robert T. Reid, now So
hcitor general, will become attorney gen
eral, and Mr.. Richard Haldeman, NJ. P,
solicitor general. Lord Coleridge con-
Quoted the defense in the Tichborne trial,
and his speech required Il month i'll de-
livery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
SEVENTY WEALERS JAILED.
Captured in Colorado Charged will
Stealing Train.

Denver, Col. June 15.-Seventy COM
monwealers, arrested at Julesburg, ar,
rived IN this city today in custody of
Deputy United States marshals, and were
placed IN jail 1t is claimed that these
men took no part in the seizure of a
Union Pacific engine at Julesburg, and
that the real offenders when they learned
that deputies were after them, marched
out of town.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
EPIDEMIC OF SMALLPOX.
Ten Gases Found in a Camp OF
Two Hundred Men Near
Duluth.

Duluth, MINI, June LIT has just
been learned that there is a regular small
poN epidemic at Mitchell q McClure's
lumber camp, about twenty miles up the
river. Ten men are known to be down
with the disease. There are 200 in the
camp, and fears are entertained that the
disease Will be scattered over the North
west. A tug with physician has gone
out to the camp.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
DOWN AN EMBANKMENT.
wreckers Derail Train in Missouri
Killing One Man.

Aurora, Mo, June ia train of four
freight cars and n caboose Oh the Green
field & Northern road was wrecked by
rocks placed upon the track at Munday's
cut, three miles north Of Mt. Vernon.
The entire train was derailed and thrown
down a steep embankment. Fireman
Jack White was terribly injured and
died in great agony. Engineer Hem was
terribly burned, bat will recover 1t is
thought the obstruction was placed on
the track by tramps to wreck the south
bound passenger train.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
THREE FOUND DEAD.

Bodies of q Man, Woman and Child Dis
covered Near Jeffersonville, Ind.
Jeffersonvile, Ind, June 14.-Three
dead bodies were found today near Bor-
den. They were a man, woman and child,
and they had apparently been dead for
two days. They were all well-dressed and
had been killed with a revolver. A re-
volver was found near the bodies. The
supposition is that the man killed the
woman and child and then committed sui
eide They have not been identified.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
CRUSHED BY A BALCONY.

Accident in Philadelphia Causes One
Death and Serious Injuries.
Philadelphia, Pa, June 15.-During the
street parade of summer spectacle last
night q section of one of the balconies of
an office building fell upon the crowd on
the sidewalk beneath, crushing the heads
of an old woman and a little girl and in
juring number of other bystanders
Mrs Caroline Render was killed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
NEGRO SKINNED ALIVE.
Posse of White Men Mete Out Terrible
Punishlnent to Black Brute.

Atlanta, Ga, June 14-Telegrams re-
ceiyed here tell of horrible affair near
Blackshear Early Monday morning a
negro assaulted Miss Herring, daughter Of
Moses Herring. A posse caught him and
took him to the young woman. who iden-
titled him. The mob threw a rope around
his neck, pulled him up the limb of tree,
lnt him down. and then skinned him
alive. The negro lived six hours after this
treatment, and was conscious part of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
FIRING ON THE PICKETS.
Strikers in Ohio Continue to Wage War
on the Mine Guards.

Beach City, O., June 14.-Miners fired
upon the Barclay Dubbs pickets, stationed
one mile below this city, early this morn
ing. The fire was returned and patrol
quickly formed under Lieut.. Perkins and
q thorough search made, but no one was
captured An attack was made on Co.
A, Fourteenth regiment, stationed at the
second bridge below here. An attempt
was made to destroy the railroad brid sc
at Beach City, but owing to good picket
duty no damage was done
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
NOTHING TO PAY MILLIONS.
Denver Investment Company Said to he
Totally Bankrupt.

Denver, Col, June Ill. c. Ellsworth,
assignee of Humphrey B. Chamberlin
and the Chamberlm Investment compa-
ny, is quoted as saying that he has not
one dollar to pay several millions Of
debts. Mr.. Chamberln's assets, aggregat-
ing in face value 81 100000, brought 500
at public sale. The Investment company
has about $6O0O,O00 of shares in min
ing corporations to offset proved claims
of $2,500,O00; but these assets, which
are to be sold next Monday, are not eX-
pected to realize any more than did those
of Mr. Chamberlin. A full list of the
creditors, who are in all parts of the
world, would fill an eight-page news
p2Dpr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
THE GERRYMANDER STANDS.
Supreme Court of Illinois Ahirms the
Lower Findings.

Springfield, ILL.,, June 15.-The Illinois
Supreme court today handed down an
opinion in the cases brought by the Re
pubHcans at Danville and the Populists.
at Springfield to set aside the legislative
apportionmcnt made by the Democratic.
Legislature last year. The Supreme Court
virtually affirms the DEGREES of the lower
o.o1,rts hAIdirc- Il has no i1!I.isGictinn-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
HUNTINGTON DECLINES.
Reid and Minor Left TO Fight for
Congressional ROnors in
the Eighth.

Green Bay, Wis, June 16-Judge 81.
J. Huntington has formally declined to
be considered as candidate for the Re-
publican congressional nomination in the
Eighth district This leaves the field clear
S. Minor of Sturgeon Bay % fight it out.
Brown county prefers Reid, bat Minor IS
here working hard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
CHARGES AGAINST OFFICIALS:
Scandal in the Treasury Department of
Mexico.

Mexico.
City of Mexico, June IA profound
sensation has been created in government
and social circles of this city by the sec.
rotary of the treasury preferring charges
against fifty of the prominent officials of
his department The charges are of a
criminal nature, it being charged that
employees wilfully destroyed certain docu-
merits belonging to the department with
a view of cOncealing a serious offense, the
nature of which has not been made pub
lie Many of those accused have been in
the employ of the government for several
years and were never before suspected of
urrOD OdO;np
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
COLLIDED WITH AN ICEBERG.
Anchor Line Steamer Ethiopia Has Her
Bows Crushed In

london, June 16.-The Anchor line
steamer Ethiopia, Capt. Wilson, which
left New York June , for Glasgow,
passed Tory Island. northwest coast Of
Ireland, today. with her bows badly
stove in. The steamer had been in col
lison with icebergs. Her wltcr-tight
bulkheads saved her from sinking. All
On board are we'll
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
PoWDERLY'S STATEMENT.
He Issues Pamphlet the Knights al
Labor Trouble

Philadelphia, Pa, June difference
V. Powderly, ex-general master workman
of the knights of Labor, has issued fol-
private circulation among the members of
the order a statement containing the in
side history of the movement which COM
PEELED his voluntary retirement. It forms
a pamphlet of thirty-four pages. 1t in
cludes a review of the circumstances lead
ing up to the events of last fall which
have proven so momentOus to the knights
&c T
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
TWO BLOCKS IN ASHES.
Fire at Panama Destroys One Hundre
and Fifty Houses.

Colon, June 14.-The facts in connec-
ton with the confagration at Panama
have been grossly exaggerated Instead
of go buildings being destroyed only
about $50 cheap dwellings have been
burned. Instead Of loss of ST 800, 600 it
is estimated that the amount of property
destroyed will not under any circum-
stances exceed $35O,O0O The houses CON
sumed by the flames occupied but two
blocks, extending from the railroad Office
to the governors palace and east of the
Calleiamas
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
MISS POLLARD AT THE 500.

She is Making Tour of the Lakes on
Steamer.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, June 49,
Madeline Pollard arrived in the city to-
day on the steamer Peerless with party
of friends. Her name did not appear on
the passenger list, but she was recognized
by the passengers. After spending the
day in the city sightseeing she will leave
ON the CITY of Dnlnth for Chicaco
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
DUNCAN M'INTYRE DEAD.

A Director of the Grand Trunk Road
Leaves an Estate of So, 900, 900.
Montreal, Que, June 13-Duncan Nc
Intyre, Canadian director of the Grand
Trunk railway, died today. His fortune
amounts to $5,000000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
SENTENCE ON WIMAN.
1t Will be Pronounced Next Week by the
New York Judge.

New York. June 1G.-Sentence will be
passed oil Erastus Wiman, convicted late
yesterday of forgery, on May 20 The
extreme penalty for forgery III the second
degree is tea years. It may Sc as much
less as Justice Ingrlham chooses to make
il ia Difference to the recommendation to
mercy made by the jury. Mr.. Wimans
spent last night in jail. He has rot de-
cided whether he viii ask for rev trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
CALLED TO CHICAGO.
Michigan Educators Going to th'

Michigan Educators Going to the Uni
versity of Chicago.
Chicago, H., June 14-James r. An
gell, son of President Angel of the Uni
versity of Michigan, and DR.. Meade, as
sistant professor i'll philosophy at the
University of Michigan, have been added
to the department of philosophy at the
University of Chicago rs associate pro
fessors. Their nominations to the chairs
in philosophy have not yet been CON
firmed however
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
OFFICERS OF THE A. o. U. w.
Result of the Election of the Supreme
Lodge at San francisco.

Lodge at San Francisco.
San Francisco, Cal, June 16.-The fol-
lowing supreme officers have been elected
by the Supreme lodge, A O. u. W.:
Master Workman, Louis L. Troy, ILL
nois; foreman, Joseph E. Riggs, Kansas;
Overseer. j. q. Tate, Nebraska; recorder,
M. w. Sakanet; receiver, John J. Acker;
medical examiner, DR.. w G. Richardson;
guide, John Milne. Ontario: Waterman,
T.. Il. Geiger. Michigan. The trustees are:
@. B. Katzenstein. California; II. G. SEES
sions, Dakota; A. II. Vermilye, New Jer-
sew
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
French Invention To be Introduced Into
the United States.

Philadelphia June 15.-The telephone
system now in vogue IL France is to be
introduced in this country at an early
date by syndicate of Philadelphia CAPT
taists who have purchased the American
patent rights from the French inventor.
1t will be operated by a corporation to
be known as the diamond Telephone
company, application for IL charter for
which will be made on July {. The sys-
TEN is for hotels, apartment houses, coun-
try residences, etc, and in railroad serv-
icp
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
TRUST COMPANY IN TROUBLE.
Alta chment Of Missouri. Kansas anC
Texas at New York City.

New York, June 15.-The sheriff re-
ceived an attachment today for $4,000
against the Missouri, Kansas ard Texas
Trust company of Missouri in favor of
the National Bank of North America of
this city, due on q note made on April 9
1894 The attachment was obtained by
Root & Clarke of 80 Nassau street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-20
col. HARRISON DEAD.
A Cousin of the Ex-President Expire,
ia Virginia.

T.
Richmond, Va, June 15.-Randolph II.
Harrison. colonel of the Fifty-sixth Vir-
ginia regiment during the War of the,
Rebellion, and a cousin of ex-President
Harrison and of the late Garter H. Harri-
son of Chicago, died in Williamsburg yes
tcrday aged G3 wears
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