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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
SLAUGHTER IN AFRICA.
German Colonial Troops Kill 200
RebelLiouS Boko Tribes

Berlin, June 7.-An official dispatch
received from Herr Won Pottamer, the
governor of the CAMERON district of Ger
man West Africa. announces there has
been severe fighting with rebellious Boko
tribes -Four of the strongholds of the
rebels have been stormed by the German
colonial troops, 200 tribesmen were killed
and many others were captured. On the
side of the Germans II colonial soldiers
were killed and At wounded. IN the List
of casualties there are no Germans.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
FOR SUNDAY OBSERVANCE.
The Reformed Church Synod Takes
Action.

Grand Rapids, Mich, June AT to-
days session of the Reformed Church
synod special committee on Sunday
observance was appointed and big bun
die of resolutions were referred The work
of the Huguelot society was recommend
ed by special resolution A resolution was
adopted condemning the atrocities in Ar
menia and demanding action by both
church and government. A copy was or
dered sent to President Cleveland. The
synod proceeded to vote for professor of
the Western Theological seminary. There
are thirty-four nominations. Dr. Egbert
Winter leads, DR.. Bayvink second and
Peter Mordyk third
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
WILL DOWNS HANGED.

Partly Confesses the Gallows at Nor
rillton.
Morrillton, Ark, June Twill Downs,
who assaulted Pauline Brindenbaugh,
was hanged here at Z 10 a. m. He mount
ed the scaffold with firm step and spoke
for several minutes, stating that he was
guilty of but part of what he was charged
with. He said he had made his peace
with God and was ready to die.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
FEARS YELLOW JACK.
Santiago de Cuba Inspector Says There
Nav be an Epidemic.

Washington, D. c., June S-The Unit
ed States sanitary inspector of Santiago
de Cuba reports to the surgeon-general
of the marine hospital that he is informed
that there are hundreds of sick from vel
low fever and other diseases among the
troops in the interior of Cuba. He adds:
The population of Santiago has increased
largely and the town is overcrowded with
the residents Of the surrounding country,
and | would not be astonished if an cpl
demic. of contagious disease became preya>
1enT "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
WORK OF A KENTUCKY MADMAN.
Kills His Wife, His Father -in-Law and
Wounds Himself.

Lexington, KY, June 7.-George Green,
colored, shot and instantly killed today
bis wife and her stepfather, Henderson
Weakes, and then attempted suicide.
Green's wife had left him, going to the
home of her mother. The woman was
killed while asleep and her stepfather
upon coming into the room when attract
ed by the pistol shots. Green is still
alive, but has two large holes in his
hood
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
ROberT Stuart IniDred

Chicago, H., June G.-Robert Stuart,
president of the American Exchange Ma
tional bank, was thrown from his horse
skull was fractured Oh a stone curb He
is still unconscious, but the doctors are
hopeful of his recovery.
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GOES TO THE SUPREME COURT.
Case of the Man Who Declined to Answer
Sugar Trust Questions.

Washington, D. c., June THE appli-
cation of E. Chapman, the broker who
declined to answer the questions of the
Senate committee Investigating the Su-
trict courts from trying him, was taken
up in the court of appeals today. The
court took the matter under advisement,
but it is said it will undoubtedly refuse
the application of Mr.. Chapman and per
NIT an appeal to be taken directly to the
rf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
noRE SMITH is SILENT.

Declines to Say Whether He Has soma
toriaI Aspirations.
Atlanta, Ga, June 10.-Secretary of
the Interior Hoke Smith arrived here this,
morning from Athens, where he has been
to visit his family, and left at noon by
the Southern vestibule train for Washing
ton. He had nothing to say concerning
the rumor of his candidacy to succeed
Senator Gordon, who has announced thai
he will not stand for reelection.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
AN INHERITANCE TAX.

Illinois Wants Revenue from Gifts and
Legacies Exceeding $4,000.
Springfield, ILL.,, June THE House
today passed Senate bill for the taxa
tion of gifts, legaces and inheritances
exceeding $4,000. Ex-Speaker Craft
made an unsuccessful assault on the bill.
He declared it would cause more trouble,
litigation and annoyance to the people of
this state than the income tax would
have done had it been held constitutional.
r1ho bilI nassad nv q vote of "a to 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
IN HONOR OF SIR JOHN MCDONALD.

Statue Is Unveiled in Montreal in the
Presence of Crowds.
Montreal, Que, June G.-The greatest
popular demonstration which Montreal
has seen for years took place today at the
unveiling of the Sir John A. Macdonald
statue this afternoon. 1t was the fourth
anniversary of his death. AS early as 1
o'clock the two halves of Dominion square
was crammed with people and at half past
2 the cavalry escorted Lord and Lady
Aberdeen to the square.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
; HARRISON IN PHILADELPHIA.
Ex-President is Visiting the Ex-Post-
master General.

master General.
New York, June G-Ex-Presdent Har-
rison left this city for Philadelphia today,
taking the noon train on the Pennsylva-
MIA road. He will be the guest of John
Wanamaker in Philadelphia for a day.
He expects to resume his journey home
ward tomorrow afternoon and to reach
Indianapolis Saturday night. 1t is prob
able that Gen Harrison will stop in New
York a few days during July while en-
route to the Adirondacks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
WITH MILITARY HONORS.
Burial of the American Minister at
ManaGua, Nicaragua.

Managua, Nicaragua, June I, via Gal
vestOn.-The remains of Hiram Lott, the
United States consul here who died yes
terday afternoon, were buried today.
The body was followed to the cemetery
by all the Nicaraguan ministers and by
hundreds of prominent citizens 1t was
escorted by detachment of 200 soldiers,
headed by the band of the National
guard. a military salute was fired over
the grave. Mr.. Lott had been suffering
from an affiiction of the stomach for
five days only.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
Ate Poisoned Sausage,

Chicago, Ill, June Two children
of August Christensen, an Evanston
painter, died yesterday from eating poi
soned sausage, and six other persons who
partook of the meat are sick, but the
physicians say they are out of danger
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
SOUTH DAKOTA WINDSTORM.
Several Houses Blown Down Near Sum
mit-Nobody Killed.

Minneapolis, Mimi, June IA Summit,
y. d., special to the Journal says that
windstorm passed six miles west of there
at 7:30 last night, causing large loss of
property but none Of life. The house of
Peter Loudert was wrecked and man
named Somers who was in it was badly
injured. The family was away Robert
NVhitefoot's buildings were demolished
and he was injured by flying boards.
Hans Olsen was seriously hurt and is
no r,1 1v7a6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
HENRY PHILLIPS, JR., DEAD.

Was Noted Philologist and Nulnis-
matist.
Philadelphia, Pa, June Henry Phil
lips, Jr., the archaeologist, philologist
and nuEsmatist. died last night, aged
81. He was Belgian consul in this city
and secretary of the Philadelphia Numls-
matte and Antiquarian society. Z
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
FEAR A YACHT is LOST.

Nothing Heard of the Gilama Owned
at OswegO, n. Y.
Oswego, n. Y, June 10.-Grave fears
are entertained for the safety of the steam
yacht Gilama, owned by ex-senator
George 3. Sloan, which left here on
Thursday morning and has not yet been
heard from. Is was bound for the Thou
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A PURIFIER EXPLODES.

Engineer at an Ice Making Plant is
Killed.
Columbus, O., June 1G-The explosion
today of the purifier of the Crystal Lee
company killed Fletcher Sells. engineer,
destroyed several thousand dollars worth
Of property and placed in jeopardy $50
900 stock in cold storage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
WATERFOWL NURSERY

Fruit end Shade Trees, Raspberries Straw
berries, Grape Vines, Silver Maple, Ash Leaf
Maple and Black Poplar, fine Red Cedar and
Arborvita Hedge plants.
Nursery east of Plank Road bridge, First ward
Agents wanted.
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QUIET IN RAYTI.

cation.
New York, June 7-Henry NJ. Snythe,
minister to Hayti, was a passenger by
the Atlas line steamer Andes which ar
rived this afternoon from Port au Prince.
Mr. Smythe returns home for a brief
vacation and to recruit his health He
reports everything quiet in Hayti.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
PROF. DYCHE GOES TO THE ARCTIC
Will Join the Peary Relief Expedition in


Kansas City, Mo, June Ga special
to the Star from Lawrence, Kas, says
that letter from Prof. Dyche written
on board the schooner Golden Hope off
the Newfoundland coast, states that he
will join the Peary expedition at Hol,
steinburg, Greenland, about July - and
accompany them to Peary's camp as
naturalist for the American museum.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-06-12
BLACK FOREST FLOOD.
Many Persons Drowned by a Fall
of Water from Cloud
burst

Stuttgart June 6.-There was a ire
mendous cloudburst yesterday evening
over the Wurtemberg portion of the
Black Forest district, causing destruction
of property The downfall of water
caused the River Eyach to rise and many
houses at Ballingen F'rommer, Dirrwange
and Lanfen were swept away. Many per-
sons are missing and it is feared they
were drowned in the flood. Ten persons
were drowned at Ballingen, seven at
frommer and nine persons are missing IN
addition from the last named place. At
Lanfen ten persons were killed.
The Black Forest is a mountainous re-
gion of southwestern Germany in the
grand duchy of Baden and the west of
Rhine and Neckar In many places it is
300 feet above the sea. The Danube,
Neckar, KinZig, Murg, Eltz and other
rivers rise III this region. The inhab-
itantS are mainly engaged in rearing live
stock, trading in timber and manufacture
ing wooden clocks, toys and wooden fab
RIGS.
Stuttgart, June Tt is officially an
nounced that fatalities which resulted
from the cloudburst on Wednesday even
ing, June 5, over the Wurtemerg por-
ton of the Black Forest amounted to
fifty. At Balingen alone, thirty houses
were demolished by the rise of the
waters of the River Eyach and many
other buildings were damaged.
There was another cloud burst last
evening over the same district and
Eyach valley was again flooded The
damage done on this occasion is not
known.
The Rems valley was also visited by
a waterspout and there have been heavy
thunderstorms throughout the Southern
portion of Wurtemberg
The Danube and the Neckar are great
ly swollen.
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Floods in France.

Paris, June Floods are prevailing
in the north of Spain and the southwest
of France. The rivers have overf1owed
in various districts of Navarro, render
ing communication between towns very
difficult around Pau. The railway is
submerged and many factories have
been inundated. In many places the
mails are conveyed by boats.
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MARE ISLAND AFFAIRS
The RETIRING BOARDS TRIBUTE
TO AN EFFICIENT EX-
COMMANDER.
BEGINNING OF WORK ON THE
FAMOUS OLD FLAGSHIP
HARTFORD.

VALLEJO, Feb. 4.-Commander John J.
Brice, who has just been placed on the re-
tired list, is now, with Lis wife, stopping
at Paso Robles Springs in search of health
that was impaired while in command of
the United States ship Adams, attached to
the Bering Sea feet. Commander Brice
was one of the best known officers in the
navy, and, with few exceptions, had more
sea- service duty to ms credit than many
of the older officers in the service. He en-
tered the navy in September, 1862, as a
volunteer officer, and was twice promoted
during the war for gallant conduct, being
in command of the steamers Don and
Eureka. 1t is noteworthy fact that dur
ing the year 1864 out of 100 acting mas
ters outside of the Mississippi squadron,
he was the only officer of that rank that
had been appointed from or was citizen
from the great State of Ohio.
Commander Brice has been stationed on
this coast for great many years, not only
at Mare Island, but on ships afoat. The
service has lost most valuable officer by
his retirement, and the following compG-
mentary endorsement of the Retiring
Board is something unusual and must be
considered not only by himself, but his
many friends, very complimentary and
pleasant termination of his long and active
service in the navy;
The board finds Commander ]. ]. Brice inca
pactated for active service, the result of an in
cdent to the service. The board desires also to
express It's appreciation of the action of Com
mander Brice in declining to accept the ex-
emption from duty caused by his being on the
sick list at the time his ship was in danger and
OF his assuming command while in a physical
condition which resulted in permanently i'm
pairing his health.
From Paso Robles Springs Commander
and Mrs. Brice will return to San Fran
cisco and make it their future home
The Monitor Monterey will be taken
out of the drydock on Wednesday of the
coming week, she having been given three
coats of paint, it is expected that she will
not go in dock for another six months to
come.
A line of staging has been placed around
the outside of the old Hartford for the
ship-carpenters to work on. Quite force
of this branch of mechanics were set to
work last week. and within a few weeks it
is expected that upward of hundred men
will find employment on her. 1t will re-
qulre more tnan elSHleeH lnonGnS 10 re-
build and alter her to make the historic old
ship ready for sea duty.
Assistant Surgeon Charles P. Bagg, U. S.
N, has reported for duty at the Naval
Hospital.
Mrs. s. NJ. Armistead and family left for
Portsmouth, Va, Wednesday afternoon.
She was conveyed over to Port Costa in the
navy-yard tug and carries with her the
best wishes of her friends at the navy-yard
The hop given in the sail-loft few even
ings since was a pleasant affair and at
tended by all the officials at the yard with
members of their household and friends.
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A THRIVING Town ON THE
FRESH WATER BAY
OF SUISUN,
ITS GREAT ADVANTAGES AS A
RAILROAD TERMINUS
MANIFEST
ITS PEOPLE AND HOMES.
THRIFTY BUSINESS MEN AND
FARMERS - The BEAUTIFUL
ALHAMBRA VALLEY.

MARTINEZ. Feb 24.-Just thirty-fve miles
around the corner from San Francisco,
where the waters of Suisun Bay and Car
quinez Straits mingle, is Martinez, the
county seat of Contra Costa In travelling
there by rail one follows the winding water
front of Contra Costa from Berkeley to
Martinez. This wonderful shore of mar
velous possibilities is fairly Rugged by the
Southern Pacific Railroad. All Contra
Costa is sick at heart OF this iron giant.
Whatever may be the route of the pros
pectiye San joaquin Valley road to the
southwark, the people think it must pass
through this county on its way to the city
by the Golden Gate. They base this thought
and their hopes on the fact that the rail-
road could be cheaply constructed over one
or two possible routes which have been
surveyed. One Of these surveys, it is said,
has long been in the Southern Pacific Of
fees marked "A treasured possibility"
T. a. Mcmahon, present County Sur
veyor of Contra Costa, who knows every
foot Of the county, its passes and grades in
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ter, who is the wife of DIR. Perrine, the pro-
fessor of electrical engineering at Stanford
University, and incidentally make the ac-
qualntance of a new granddaughter whom
they have never seen.
Mr.. Roebling is a quiet, unassuming
man, who does not appear to have reached
middle age. He would be passed in a
crowd without remark, yet his name is ia.
miliar to scientists the world over. 1t was
by his firm that the building of the Brook
lyn bridge was undertaken, and after his
fathers death he took entire charge of the
work and completed one of the greatest
pieces of engineering in the world
The weather i'll the East" said Mr..
Roebling in an interview, "has been ex-
ceptionally cold and stormy When we
were in Birmingham, Ala, the snow was
nearly a foot deep on the ground, and,
you know, snow is almost unheard of in
that locality. 1t has been that way all
through the South and a Florida orange is
a very scarce article in the market.
at is too bad about the Florida orange
growers, many of them are entirely ruined,
and their product can not possibly figure
in the market for five or six years to come.
The trees themselves in many cases are
killed, and it will necessitate a complete
re-planting OF many orchards. All over
the South we found snow and ice, though
we had gone there to escape it. Onlv
when we reached California did we find
the mild temperature and green grass we
sought"
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De CASTELLANES HAVE COME
RELATIVES OF Miss ANNA GOULD'S
FIANCE ARRIVE AT
NEW YORK.
The SAME STEAMER ALSO BRINGS
NINE. REHAN, THE FRENCH
ACTRESS.

New YORK, Feb. 24.-Marquis de Gas
tellane and Count Jean de Castellane
father and brother respectively of Count
de Castellane, who is to wed Miss Anna
Gould, arrived to-day on the French line
steamer La Champagne from Havre.
The steamer reports a remarkable fine
winter passage. The saloon passengers
were delighted with their quick trip and
were able to sit on the decks throughout
the voyage.
Nine. .Rehan, the French actress, and her
theatrical company, were also passengers
of the Champagne. The company mum
bers between thirty and forty persons.
Nine. Rehan is accompanied by her hus-
band, NJ. Porel, and her daughter. NJ.
Porel is the proprietor of two theaters in
Paris.
Among other passengers were: General
Young, w. H. Brown, Colonel L. A.
Blanchard and twenty-one Sisters of Char
ity. La Champagne brings 175,474 francs
in specie.
Nine. Rehan went to her hotel, accom-
panied by Maurice Grau. In the afternoon
she took drive through Broadway and
Central Park. She was seen tonight at
her hotel by a crowd of newspaper men.
Her first impression of New York filled
her with delight. The only cities in which
she will play are Chicago, Boston, New
Orleans, Montreal and probably Phila-
delphia
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duction of bills, and the Senate and
Assembly will probably be flooded with
new measures
MURDERED BY FooTPADs.
Sad Fate of Pron,ia ent Eastern Bust
ness Man.

ness Man.
NEWTON, Iowa, Feb. 24-This community
was greatly shocked this morning when
the news spread that ]. r. Sollinger, a
prominent merchant and an ex-Sheriff,
was dead and had probably been muir
dered.
Mr.. Sollinger left his place of business
about $50 P. NJ. yesterday and when he
reached home his wife noticed blood flow
ing down his face. On asking what was
the matter he stated that he had fallen or
had been hit. These were the last words
he said.
A physician was summoned and on ex-
animation large cash was found in his
head. He never regained consciousness,
but died between u and Am.
1t was generally believed he was way
laid and the thug, failing to bring down
his victim, fed without accomplishing his
purpose, presumably that of robbery,
nothing on his person having been taken.
Two clubs were found near the spot
where the first blood was visible. Mr..
Sollinger had been captain in the army,
and was Mason and G. A. r. man. He
leaves widow, one son and one daugh ter
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The KING OF THE CARNIVAL
TAKES POSSESSION OF THE
TWIN CITIES.
ENGINEER ROEBLING'S TRIP
THE BUILDER OF THE BROOKLYN
BRIDGE ARRIVES AT Los
ANGELES.

SANTA Rosa, Feb. 24.-John Goodbody
attempted to commit suicide here this
afternoon and may die from the effects of
the big dose of morphine he took.
Goodbody came here from Montana a
few weeks ago ana opened shoeshop. He
has been suffering from asthma for some
time and having little business became
respondent. To-day he told friend that
he would kill his wife and children and
then himself. He was dissuaded from that
purpose, but about o'clock concluded to
kill himself. He has only slender chance
OF recovery
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a spur track of about five miles from
point near Concord for heavy freight, thus
making of Martinez the deep-water termi-
nus. Martinez offers the advantages of
fresh water anchorage for sea-going vessels,
thus making it desirable loading station.
Many large ships lie off the shore here for
the sole purpose OF having their hulls freed
or barnacIes by the fresh water of Suisun
Bay.
The route laid down on the map by way
of Antioch, Martinez, Aihambra Valley,
Pinole Valley, Vacca Canon, San Pablo
and Oakland is the line that is most
favored by the people here, but they are
going to be thankful for anything in the
shape of competition in the transportation
line
But did not come to this pretty town
to talk railroad. I came to see and know
the people and their lives. 1t is town of
homes, some beautiful ones surrounded by
palms and orange trees, many comfortable
and happy; in fact, very few signs of
poverty are noticeable. The County Aims
house and Hospital, about three-quarters
of mile from town, has never been known
to contain more than twenty-five pension
ers at one time.
In speaking of the financial condition
of the people and the county, c. S. Cousins,
who has just retired after twelve years of
service as County Recorder, said: ''The
county and incorporated towns of Contra
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BEDOUINS CAPTURE MUSCAT.
FIERCE FIGHTING FOR THE Pos
SESSION OF THE INDIAN OCEAN
PORT OF ARABIA.
BRITISH RESIDENTS SAFELY Re-
MOVED BEFORE THE
CITY FELL.

LONDON, Feb. "a. A Times dispatch
from Calcutta reports the capture of the
greater portion of the city of Muscat by in
surgent Bedouins. The Sultan fed from
the palace, but eventually regained the
eastern portion of the town. The fighting
continues.
Muscat, the capital of Imam, is on the
Indian Ocean, near the eastern angle of
Arabia. 1t is port of great commercial
Importance, the harbor being completely
sheltered.
All of the british residents of the capi-
tai were safely removed.
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Old Uncle Daru,s Death.

New HAVEN, Conn.,, Feb. "a = David
Stockbridge, an old colored man, known to
nearly every student who has attended
Yale College during the past thirty years
as ''Old Davy,'' was found dead in chair
at his home, 497 Winchester avenue, by
neighbors this afternoon. He was about
60 years of age, and had pedd.ed candy
about Yale for more than a quarter of a
century. Death was due to heart disease
and he had evidently been dead several
days, as the body was horribly mutilated
by rats
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The Beaudct Company Not stranded.

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-The rumor circulated
regarding the stranding OF the Louise
Beaudet Opera Bouffe Company in this city
is absolutely untrue and arose no doubt
from the fact that Miss Beaudet was un-
able to appear at the matinee on Washing
tons birthday. The physician who has
been almost constantly in attendance upon
the lady since Thursday advised her that a
rest was absolutely necessary.