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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
BLOW AT THE SOCIALISTS.
Remarks in the German RejGhStag that
Indy a Warning.

BERLIN, March Sin the Reichstag to-
day, answering attacks made upon the
government in regard TO the clemency
extended toward Gen. Won Kirchoff,
who was decorated by the
Emperor after the General had been
sentenced to imprisonment for shooting
Editor Friedrich Harich, of the Tage-
blatt, Gen. Bronsard Won Schellendorf,
the minister of war, said that
such structures assailed the rights
Of the Crown, and remarked
that the Socialists would per-
haps be thankful hereafter that
the imperial right of mercy existed.
The report of the Minister Of WAY was
greeted with loud cries OF dissent on
the part of the Socialists. Continuing,
Gen. Won Schellendorff said that dis
cussion in the Reichstag regarding
the alleged cruelty shown 10y
army officers towards private SOL
diers would be useless, as the
military authorities had the greatest in
terest in checking such cruelty. Ger
many still, according to the Minister of
War, needed honor-loving soldiers who
would resist the temptations Of Social
lists TO violate their oath of allegiance 10
the fac
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
CRANK AT THE WHITE HOUSE,
Abraham Julius kiSler, Of Brooklyn, Seeks
to Succeed the President.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 5.-The
periodical crank turned up at the White
House this morning. lie took advan-
tage of the Presidents absence and
sought to relieve him of the
cares Of the state. At o'clock,
an hour before the White House
is opened to the public, wild-eyed,
bearded, commonly dressed man about
50years of.age, appeared at the entrance
and told the watchman that he had
come to take charge of the house. He
said he had revelation from God and
had been directed to come here, take
charge of the White House, and turn it
over to the Jews. The Democrats had
TO so out, the Republicans could not get
in, but the third party, to which he
belonged, would predominant. The
man was not violent but he was very
positive. While he was talking tele-
phone call brought the police patrol
wagon to the door and the man was ar
rested and locked up in the Third Pre-
cinct station. He gave the name of Alb
raham julius Kisler and said he had
come from Baltimore.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
WHITE NOT SWORN IN.
He viii Remain in the Senate Until the
Democratic Tariff Bill is Finally
DSDOSed Of.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 5.--Mr.
White did not take the oath to-day as
an associate justice of the United States
Supreme court. He has decided to re-
main in the Senate for a time, probably
until the tariff bill is disposed Of. The
stutty room of the court, however, was
crowded beyond its capacity at noon
with people who expected to witness
the installation of the new Justice.
Within the railing sat several senatorial
colleagues of Senator White who had
not learned of his decision to re-
main in the Senate for a
time. Most Of the spectators be-
yond the railing were ladies. There
vas much disappointment manifested
on their faces when the justices filed
into court, but seven in number, Sena
tor White falling to appear and JUSTICE
jackson, who is III Florida for his
health, being also absent. A long list
Of decisions in cases which should have
been heard before the spring recess
were announced, but before the end
most Of the visitors had dropped out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
LINED WITH ARMED MEN.
Strikers with WInCheSterS Guarding Roads
in West Virginia Coal Districts.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, March 5.-There
is no diminution of excitement in the
mining districts. A telegram was re-
ceived to-day stating that the road
from Eagle to Fayetteville was
lined with armed men. This shows
that the trouble would have
been met if the militia had not gone
with the sheriff and his prisoners.
Acting Mayor McNabb, who is charged
with having impeded the sheriff in ex-
ecuting warrants, to-day telegraphed
an offer to the governor Of 100 good cit
liens for posse. His offer was not ac
cepted.
News has reached Charleston that 600
armed men are on the road from Eagle
to Fayetteville with the avowed pur-
pose OF killing Wyant as he
is being taken by the sheriff
to the Jail at Fayetteville. Wyant
has telegraphed to the Governor for a
military guard and it has been promised
him. Gov. MacCorkle has sent a mes
senger on an engine to Eagle to investi-
gate the threats OF killing Wyant. The
sheriff decided that he must take
Wyant to Fayetteville for his prelimi-
m ryv ri
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
RECEIVERS WIN THE FIGHT.
Petition in the Frisco Road Case Decided
at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 5.-United
States Circuit Judge Caldwell to-day
handed down his decision in the apph-
cation made February % by the attor-
neys Of the United States Trust Com
,l,any, IL behalf of the holders Of the
bonds Of the st. Louis & San Francisco,
for permission to foreclose on the road
because of interest defaulted upon
January ], and also TO sue the Receivers
in the state courts and to secure the ap-
pointment Of receivers other than
those now in charge of the Santa Fe
system. Judge Caldwell denied the ap-
piication, except so far as it relates to the
payment of interest upon bonds. The
decision reviews the circumstances at
tending the case and, after making
specific the denials, takes up the excep-
lion made-the payment Of interest
upon mortgage bonds TO accomplish
this the decision orders that the re-
ceivers shall keep separate accounts of
the earnings and operating expenses of
each division, branch or leased line IN
It's system.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
THE POPE'S BIRTHDAY.
His Holiness Responds to the COngrasu-
Iati0nS of the Sacred College.

ROME, March 2.-The Pope to-day
celebrated his 84th birthday and the
sixteenth anniversary Of his coronation.
Cardinal Rafaele Monaco La Viliette,
on behalf of the Sacred College,
offered His Holiness congratulations.
The Pope, who was in good
health, expressed his thanks and
continued: eve are in the decline Of
life, but shall continue to the last day Of
our life to devote ourself to making
beneficent action of the church uni
versally felt. The need of this is great,
for. all the old conceptions Of honesty,
justice, authority, liberty, social rights
and social duties have been over
thrown. The church must seek
to recall the nations to the princi piles of
moral faith, point out the causes Of the
existing evils, denounce the designs Of
Free Masonry, Undue the different
classes of society with a feeling of
equity and charity, inspire rulers
with rectitude and the gov
erned with submission, and instill
in all ardOr for peace. 1t is for the
church to revive study in accordance
with the dictates of Christian wisdom
as advised in the recent encyclicaI in
depreciation Of the Scripture. We pray
that the germs sown by the action of
The church may bring forth abundant
harvest. In token whereof we give you.
our beDcdictiOn"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
NEGRO TORTURED TO DEATH.
A COIored Murderer Skinned Alive and
Burned at the Stake.

BARBoURsvILLE, KY, March 2-It is
reported from Harlan County that Len
Tye, the negro who murdered Miss
Bryant near Williamsburg about year
ago, recently visited Harlan County,
where he kidnapped farmers daugh-
ter and kept her secreted in the
woods for some time until party
OF hunters found her They waited
for his return and then they
caught and tied him and proceeded to.
skin him alive, and before he was dead
they built fire OH his head and he was
roasted alive. 1t is said be confessed
to the murder Of Miss Bryant and that
he had taken three other victims in
Kentucky and Tennessee and kept
them in the same manner he had the
Harlan County girl, where they died
for want Of shelter and nrotection
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
SLAVERS BUILDING FORTS.
Preparations Making to Resist an At
tack by British Forces.

Preparations Making to Resist an At
tack by British Forces.
LONDON, March IA dispatch from
Bathurst, capital Of the British Gambia
Colony, says that the steamship Man
dingo, from Sierra Leone, arrived there
to-day with reinforcements. The whole
of the Island of St. Mary's, at
the mouth of the Gambia River,
on which Bathurst is situated, is
now held by bluejackets. The slavers
are re-erecting stockades around
Buzamballe and are taking other meas
ures to resist the expected expedition
to be sent inland with the intention of
chastising them. Chief Fodisilah has
sent letter to Admiral Bedford IN
which he threatens to make a fresh at
tack upon the British forces ashore and
afterwards to march on the Island of
St Marv'S
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
DEAD IN BED AT DENVER.

George NJ. Norton, Prominent Mining
Expert, Expires Suddenly.
DENVER, Col, March 5.-George NJ.
Norton, one of the most prominent
mining experts in the West, was found
dead in bed early this morning, the
cause being attributed to a severe
asthmatic attack and fatty de-
generation Of the heart. The
deceased went from Rochester, n. Y,
in 1865, to Virginia City, New, where he
became famous as the "boy broker"
He was a protege of John w. Mackay,
and at 20 years Of age was made super
intendent of the Comstock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
RESOLUTIONS FROM WISCONSIN.

Senator Villas Presents Number of Me-
MORALS to the Senate.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 5.-Sena-
tor Villas to-day presented the following
memorials and petitions from Wiscon-
sin: Common Council of Clinton
Vile, asking suitable appro-
priation for the Improvement of
Oconto harbor; citizen of Lodi,
in favor Of a Christian amendment to
the constitution of the United States;
resolution from Ashland, favoring the
bill to admit college and fraternity pub
locations to the United States mails as
second class matter; also like memorials
from Fort Atkinson, Hudson and Wau.
keGha
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
FOUND THIRTY HUMAN BODIES.


Victims ofthe 9TatabeIes Massacre Buried
by Trader.
CAPT TowE, March "a trader named
Dawson who has arrived at Buluwayo
from the Shangani River says at that
point where the last stand was made by
the Wilson party, who were annihilated
by the Matabeles, he found within cir
Gle of fifteen yards the bones of
thirty men. Dawson gathered the
remains together and buried them in
one grave. King Lobengula, it is now
stated, died on January %. The Mata-
beles are hurrying into Buluwayo with
the intention Of surrendering and are
very anxious to know where they are
going to live and who is to support the
wives and children of the late King
I.QbanoI1la
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
DEED OF A YOUNG MANIAC.
An Oregon Youth Shoots Two Women
Man and Himself.

Man and Himself.
EUGENE, Or, March "A revolving
tragedy occurred here late last night.
Albert Moss, a youth 20 years old, in a
frenzy of rage attempted to assassinate
the entire Coleman family. After
shooting and killing one woman,
badly injuring another and fatal
ly wounding an old man, the young
maniac sent bullet through
his own heart and died Young
Moss, it appears, had a bitter quarrel
with his old father over some family
matter. In the heat Of his passion he
learned that the CoIemans sympathized
with his father in the trouble. The
youth purchased revolver and went
direct to the Coleman residence In the
parlor he was received by Miss Belle
Coleman and Mrs. Emma Osborne, Cole
mans daughters. After talking with
them a few minutes Moss whipped
out his revolver and without further
warning began shooting at the
women. Mrs. Osborne fell TO the floor
dead, shot through the breast Miss
Coleman was shot through the arm, but
managed to escape. Moss then rushed
into old man Coleman's bedroom and
began firing at him. Two shots took
effect, one in each lung. Coleman can
not recover. Moss then ran into a va
cant lot and killed himself
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
TWO DUELS ON HIS HANDS.
Al. Andreieuz, ex-PrefeCt of Police
Challenges Two Deputies.

PARIS, March 5.-M. Andreieuz, ex-
prefecto Of police, has sent his seconds to
NJ. Camille Pelletan, one of the
deputies from the d'Aix District, and
will probably take the same action in
regard to NJ. DESCRIBES esgueraines,
representing one of the Tulle
Districts in the Chamber of
Deputies. The cause of NJ. An
dreieuz challenging NJ. Pelletan and
contemplating challenging NJ. DESCRIBES
Desgueraines is the fact that both these
gentlemen, during Saturdays debate in
the Chamber of Deputies, innsinuated
that the ex-Prefect of Police caused a
bomb to be placed at the foot of the
statue erected in honor Of the late Presi-
dent Theirs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Life Term for Murder.

ST.. Louis, Mo, March 5.-Louis
Timer pleaded guilty to murder in the
second degree in the criminal court to-
day, and was sentenced to life I'M
prisonment il the penitentiary. He
Shot and killed Mrs. Mary Dilman at
1430 North TwnlFrh S. = on Tllv G.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
DIED AMONG STRANGERS.
Former Wisconsin Attorney Expires in
Poverty at Fort Wayne, Ind.


Fort WAYNE, Ind, March 5.-Satur-
day night occurred the death Of a mys-
terious stranger at St. Joseph's Hos
pital He came here two weeks ago
with both feet badly frozen, and later
DR.. Stemenf found amputation necessary.
He was Incorporating young gentle
man and claimed to have once been an
attorney at Eau Claire, Wis, but had
squandered fortune in drink He
gave the name of f. r. MeEtone.
Further than this he refused to talk.
He began to ask questions about the
progress Of the Coughlin trial and
seemed to be greatly Interested in the
case. 1t is supposed he was in some
mysterious manner mixed up in the af
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Two Boys stabbed in a Row.

New York, March 5.-Edward H.
Hogan, 10 years old, of 226 East Twen-
ty ninth Street, was killed about mid
night in a general fight between four
men. The other three men are under
arrest. The fight occurred in front Of the
home of two brothers named Schaefer,
of 400 East Fourteenth Street Edward
Karr, 10 years old, of 418 East Four
teenth Street, who was in the party,
was stabbed with a jackknife in the left
side and taken to the hospital.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
SUMMER RESORT AT ISLE RoYALE.
An English Syndicate to Erect Fine
Hotel There.

WEST SUPERIOR. Wis, March 5.-An
English syndicate has purchased 10000
acres OF water frontage on Isle Royale2
Lake Superior, and will construct a
large hotel on the island and make it a
great summer resort. Isle Royale is a
very interesting spot; a prehistoric race
worked the mines there and it is a pro-
life field for the Archaeological 1t pre-
sents fine opportunity for resort pur-
poses, but is at present next to inacces-
al hla
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Mitcheu Mine Has Closed.

IsHPEMING, Mich, March 5.-The
Mitchell Mine, which of late years has
been operated by the Winthrop Iron
Company, has retired from the list of
mines producing ore in Northern Mich
igan. The mine has been in existence
twenty years. Two hundred men will
be derived of emDlOyment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
SOLD GIRLS TO DANCE HOUSES.

A. Denver Woman Charged with a Traf-
fic in Young Women.
DENVER, Col, March 5.-There have
been stories for some time past about a
wholesale traffic in young girls. who
have been sent to the mining camps.
Mrs. Julian White, who conducts an en-
ployment agency at 1926 Laramie
Street. is under arrest as agent for
Doyie's dance house in Cripple Creek,
contracting to procure twenty girls to be
sent there as "rustlers."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
JOHNSON'S REPLY TO "ZIM."
He viii Not Race for Cash but Will En-
ter a Cham pic nship Contest.

MINNEAPoLJs, Mimi, March John
Johnson declared to-day that he
would not consent to meet Champion
Bicyclist A. A. Zimmerman for a money
purse, as proposed by Zimmerman
Johnson proposes to go into the new
l.. a. W. Glass B, and while he will
race Zimmerman for "a suitable prize"
and the championship of the world, he
will not race for money
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
SHOT HIMSELF WHILE CRAZY.

Tragic Fate of Thaddeus Hamilton at
New York Hotel.
New YORK, March 5.-A man who
registered at the Gedney House as
Thomas Hammond and soon after shot
himselfdead, was really Thaddeus Ham
ilton, president of the Brewers Metallic
Bung Company, of New York His
secretary says he was not insane Mr..
Hamilton was a native of Butte, Mont.
His wife's sister identified the remains
to-day and said that business troubles
must have driven HIM crazy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Death of Col. A. w. Taylor.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 5.-Col.
Alfred w Taylor, who for the past if
teen years was connected with the bust
ness department Of the Times, died late
last night at his home in this city He
was a Northumberland on the staff of
Gov. Hoyt and member of the Penn
sylvania Worlds Fair commission. He
about so years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
THE POPE CELEBRATES MASS,
Vast Crowd Assemblies in Rome to Wit
ness the Ceremony.

ROME, March 3.-The Pope celebrated
special mass in the Sistine Chapel in
honor of the sixteenth anniversary of
his coronation All the diplomatic rep
resentatives attached to the papal court.
and many distinguished visitors were
present. AS the Pope was borne
through the large crowd OF people who
were unable to gain admittance to the
chapel he was loudly acclaimed. His
Holiness appeared to be in excellent
health
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Twentv-Eieht Horses Burned

Fort DODGE, Ia, March Colby
Bros, livery barn with contents was de-
stroyed by fire to-day, and twenty-eight
horses were roasted alive. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
OFFICES TO BE ABOLISHED.

Positions of Commissioner and Deputy
Commits sioner of Customs to Go.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 5.-There
seems to be no reasonable doubt that
one of the results of the investigation
by the Dockery commission into the
methods of doing business in the sew
eral executive departments of the gov
eminent will be the abolition Of the
Offices of the commissioner and deputy
commissioner of customs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
KILLED BY HICCOUGHS.

Death of a Brooklyn Man After an A f1ic-
ton Lasting a Week.
New York, Marsh 5.-John Hamilton,
of Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, died
yesterday from hiccoughs. He was
taken i'll a month ago from liver trouble
and week ago hiccoughs set in, which
the physicians were unable to check.
Mr.. Hamilton was As wears of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
STEPS TO END A STRIKE.
Seven Hundred Miners to Return Il
Work Pending a Settlement

WHEELING, w. Va, March 5.-All the
miners in the Ohio Sub-District No. g.,
over 1000 in number, have agreed to
return to work to-day, pending settle
ment Of the wage question by arbitra-
ton. Committees Of the miners and
operators will meet on Wednesday to
appoint arbitrators The operators are
holding out for 5O-cent scale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
A MAYOR ON HIS MUSCLE.
Denver's Executive Throws the Street
Commits sioner Out of His Office.

IOIn IHIBSIOHtT UUI OF dIb UHICe,
DENVER, Col, March 5.-The city
hall was thrown into great excitement
to-day over a row between Mayor Van
Horn and Street Commissioner
Thomas Foulkes, which resulted in
the Mayor bodily throwing the Commits
sioner out Of his office and ordering him
to never enter it again until he could
obey orders. The trouble was over the
discharge Of Street Sprinkler Viancourt
by Foulkes, the former being a friend
Of the Mayor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
CARNEGIES WILL NOT TALK.
Refuse to Discuss the Report that the
Firm Paid the Government a LARGE Sum.

PI-rsBURG, Pa, March 5.-A report
that the Carnegie Steel Company was
the victim Of conspiracy by
which it was made to pay the
government $40, 4S4.91 for defective
armor plate is generally disbelieved in
Pittsburg, although the..members of the
firm refuse to discuss it. H. c. Prick,
chairman Of the company, when APP
preached, replied that he had nothing
also refused to be interviewed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
A RoNal Retrothal.

PRAGUE, March 5.-Don Carlos De
Bourbon has been betrothed to the
Princess Bertha, sister OF Princess Alain
de Rohan. The Princess was born at
LISA, May 81, 1868.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Lived to be Over a Hundred.

SAN Francisco, CAL, March 5.-Mrs
Eliza Davis, Familiarity known here as
cold Aunt Eliza" is dead. She lived
103 years, months and Is days. She
was a mulatto and was born a slave Oc
tObpr - 100
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Missouri Post-ofnc ItopDeu

DEsoTo, Mo-, March 5.-Tbe Desoto
post-office was burglarized last night.
The safe was blown open and $3.50 in
money and ST. 700 IN stamps were taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Six Laborers Killed.

BERLIN, March "a railway train
ran upon party OF laborers at work
repairing the track, and killed six of the
party. Several others were fatally in
i1rnH
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
WILL MEET AT SPRINGFIELD.
Place and Date Named for the IIlinoi
Democratic Convention.

Democratic Convention.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 5.-The Demo
cratic State Central Committee met in
this city to-day and decided to hold the
state convention at Springfield on
Wednesday, June q. The committee
also decided to refer the matter of a
United States senatorial nomination to
the county conventions, being the same
action as taken by the committee in
1890, and which resulted in the election
of Senator Palmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
DIED OF YELLOW FEVER.

The Italian Consul at Rio de Janeiro a
Victim of the Plague.
Rio DE JANEIRo, March 5.-The Ital-
ian consul at this port, Signor c. Ber-
tola, died yesterday of yellow fever.
The spread of yellow fever continues.
About 200 people are suffering from the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
LEAVES THE JEWISH FAITH.
DR.. Kaufman, of Cincinnati, Joins
Baptist Church.


CINCINNATI, o., March 5.-Dr. E. John
Kaufman, the first husband of Minnie
Seligman, the actress, and prominent
Jewish physician, last night abandoned
the Jewish faith and publicly joined the
Baptist Church.. His present wife was
bantiZed with him s-..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07

Charged with a Heavy RObbery.
LANCASTER, Pa, March 5.-Simon
Smith. a negro. is locked up on the
charge Of stealing ST $50 from his en-
blower. &. S. Herr, an undertaken.