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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
CONTINUE RAILWAY WORK
Walsh Difficulties Will Not Suspend Con-
struction of Chicago & Terre Haute
Road-Bedford Safe.

CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 22-The clear
ing house committee will not suspend
construction work on the Chicago South
ern railway, which John r. Walsh was
Haute when financial troubles overcame
him last Sunday. This was shown by
the order TIT 100000 be paid immedi-
ately to the Kinser Construction COM
pany, which is building the road.
BEDFORD, Ind, Dec. 22.-At a
meeting Of the directors Of the Bedford
National bank the resignation of John
r. Walsh was accepted and Thomas j.
Brooks was elected president The stock
held by Walsh was turned over to the
Chicago Clearing House association and
probably will be purchased by the di-
rectors in Bedford
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The new prime
minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-
man, addressed a huge meeting of iber-
ais at Albert hall last evening and out
policy.
Favors Lord Curzon.
Referring in condemnatory terms to
the controversy between the Balfour
government, Lord Curzon, ex-viceroy of
India, and Gen. Kitchener with refer
ence to the military administration of
India. Sir Henry showed his sympathy
with Lord CurZOn against Gen. Kitche-
ner. He said it would be the govern
ment's aim to restore the spirit of eau
ton and vigorous common sense which
had been the boast of British rule in
India.
Everything, the premier declared, is
proceeding smoothly in the colonies, ex-
cept in South Africa. The government
had decided to stop forthwith the fur
Their importation of Chinese coolies.
Peace with All the World.
Sir Henry emphatically affirmed his
adhesion to the entente with France. He
expressed friendship for Russia and wei
coined the recent unofficial Anglo-Ger-
man demonstrations. He said he could
not see the least cause for estrange-
ment in any interests, either German Or
British.
He briefly endorsed the Anglo-Japa-
nese alliance, referred amiably to the
United States, with whose government
and people, he said, Great Britain Is
bound by the closest ties of race and
tradition.
He declared that the governments gen.
eral foreign policy will be opposed to
aggression or adventure He believed
the present fiscal system would greatly
aid in carrying out this policy, it being a
guarantee of peace and preventive of
the possibility of tariff wars.
Wants Europe to Disarm.
Sir Henry further said he reioiced at
the great strides in arbitration made
since Gladstone's priceless precedent of
ornaments he declared a great danger
to the peace of the world. Great Britain.
he said, could have no nobler role than
at fitting moment to place itself at the
head of a league for peace.
Dealing with finance, Sir Henry said
the country is suffering from oppressive
taxation. Domestic needs had been
purposes. Militarism, extravaganza and
protection, he said, were weeds growing
in the same field. He attributed the
specter of protection to the South Afri-
can war.
Home Rule for Ireland.
In conclusion Sir Henry stated that
the principle of self-government and
popular control would be the foundation
Of the governments Irish policy. Those
domestic affairs which concerned the
Irish alone should, and when opportunity
offered would be, placed in their hands
At the conclusion Of the premier's
speech, which was enthusiastically
cheered, two women shouted excitedly
and waved white banners bearing the
inscription "Votes for women" The
women, refusing to desist, were elected
One Of them struggled desperately. II
is stated that one man belabored her
with a cane. The banners were torn
into shreds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
MEXICAN FLOOD FATAL.
Fuerti River Overfows Sinola District
and Wipes Out Several Towns
and Villages.

Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 23-Hundreds
of persons have been drowned, accord
ing to reports from the Sinola district
of Mexico. where several towns and
villages have been wiped out by the
sudden overflow of the Fuerti river.
Thousands of families are homeless
and the river banks are strewn with
corpses. The lower gorges of the river
are choked with the debris of ruined
homes.
The food was caused by heavy rains
in the mountains. The river has over
flowed a wide tract and railroad tracks
are washed away, telegraph wires are
down and the full extent of the calamity
is not known.
Terrible stories of suffering reached
the Texas river cities today. These
said that the Mexican government would
take steps at once toward assisting the
relief expeditions.
So sudden was the onrush of the food
that no attempt at escape was possible.
Many Americans are said to have per-
ished
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
DIE IN BATTLE ON TRAIN
Two Killed in Revolver Fight Between
Chicken Thieves and Constable
at Fairfield. Ill

FAIRFIELD, H., Dec. 23.-Two men
were killed and a third probably fatally
wounded in a revolver battle on train
leaving Wayne City Friday. Every
window was shattered by bullets and
twenty-five passengers We're thrown into
a panic. The men were Constable James
Kingston and three chicken thieves, Ed
ward and Isaac Marshall and Walter
Finley, all of Sims, ILL.,, and awaiting
trial. Edward Marshall fired at Kings
ton, missing him. Ike Marshall also be-
gan to shoot. The constable shot Ike
Marshall. Edward Marshall was able
to keep in the fight. Passengers joined
in the fight. Edward Marshall shot the
constable through the heart. States At
torney Thomas and James Harlan, the
Southern railway detective, overpowered
Edward Marshall. Finley took no part
in the battle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
IRVING SALE NETS $93,9O8
Keen Contest for Lots Offered on the
Last Day of Auctioning Great
Actors Estate.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-The fifth and last
day of the sale of the effects of the late
Sir Henry Irving produced nearly $15,-
600, making grand total of $3.50 The
exceptional interest shown by the public
in the sale was maintained to the end.
The best price on the last day was
$500 for Forsters Life of Dickens"
three volumes extended into eight by
extra Illustrations.
Albert Jackson, who bought Onslow
Ford's statue of Irving as Hamlet" and
vase designed by Flaxman, says the
articles are not going to the United
States, he having already resold them
to an Englishman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
He KILLS SHERIFF
BUT MISSES JUDGE.j
Insane Man On Rampage in California
Courtroom-Fires on Every Man in
His Path and Escapes.

Uh1AH, Cal, Dec 22-Frank Will
lard, an insane man, shot and killed
Sheriff Henry Smith Of this county, in
Judge Whites chambers today. He
then fired once at Judge White, but
missed him.
Willard then rushed down the stairs
leading to the judges chambers and out
of the courthouse, shooting at every man
who attempted to stop him. Assessor
Thomas heard the noise and rushed to
his door. Willard thrust his revolver
into the officers face but did not shoot.
Willard ran through town and headed
for the Wichy Springs canyon. An
armed posse started in pursuit immedi-
ately and came upon him just as he was
entering the canyon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
WHOLE STATE AT MERCY.
Eighteen Indictments Returned Against
Ohio Bridge Corporations for Vic
lations of Antitrust Law.

NAPOLEON, O., Dee. 23.-The grand
jury has returned eighteen indictments
against Ohio bridge corporations for al
legged violations of the Valentine anti
trust law.
The companies are charged with form
ing a commission to keep up prices and
it is asserted that they have had the
counties completely at their mercy on
work done. The state, it is claimed, has
combine and certain companies assigned
to certain districts, thereby killing all
competition on bridge work.
1t is stated that civil action will be
made against the companies to recover
damages.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
STEAMS 400 MILES A DAY.
Cruiser Columbia Returns from 1900 Mile
Trip in Twelve Days After
Transferring Troops.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. %
The United States cruiser Columbia ar.
rived at the League Island navy yard to-
day with 200 marines, who returned
after two years of service in Guantamo.
Cuba, and Colon.
The voyage Of the Columbia was one
of the fastest ever made by naval
vessel. The cruiser left December 10
with marines to relieve those brought
back today. The vessel made the trip.
1900 miles, before Christmas day. The
cruiser completed the voyage in less than
twelve days, covering nearly 400 miles
a day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
WALSH PROPERTY
UNDER A RECEIVER
Akron Gas Company Involved by Small
Claim-Bonded to Full Amount
of CAPITAL

AKRON, O., Dee. 23-The Akron
Gas company, one of the John r.
Walsh's properties, went into the hands
of a receiver this afternoon, the petition
being filed by Squire, Dempsey & Saun-
ders of Cleveland, on a claim of S5703,
for coal furnished by the Youghioheny
& Ohio Coal company.
The local manager, A. B. Eilbeck,
was appointed receiver of the company
The plant under the present ownership
has been running since 1898, when
Walsh purchased it from William G..
Dawes of Chicago.
The company is capitalized at $780,
900. which is also the bonded indebted
ness of the company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
60 UP IN SMOKE
Big Transfer Offices in New. York CITY
and Their Precious Contents Lost
in $780, 900 Blaze

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Fire early
this morning destroyed the buildings ex-
tending from so to SO Nassau street in
Brooklyn and occupied by the New York
Transfer company as stable and store.
rooms for trunks and parcels in transit
The New York Transfer company in
cludes Dodds express and the delivery
department of Adams Express company.
Thousands of packages of Christmas
goods were destroyed.
There were 113 horses in the stable
section of the building when the fire was
discovered, but they were all gotten out
safely. The loss will exceed 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
JOHN I. NICHOLS Is
DEAD IN NEW YORK.
Recently Testifes Before Insurance In
vestigation Concerning His Let
tiers to Depew.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-John I. Mich
OILS, the lawye! who was recently wit
ness before the legislative insurance in
vestigating committee and testified to
writing letters to Senator Depew, one
of which referred to 'our cantankerous
friend up the river" died at his home in
in his seventy-ffth year. He was at
one time quarantine commissioner of
this port. He had been in poor health
for some time, and his feeble condition
was apparent when he was on the wit
ness stand at the insurance inquiry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
KILLS SELF OVER HIS SON.
Mind of Spanish Teacher at Michigan
University Wrecked.

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 23.-W. f. Ma
haffey- of Sulphur Springs, Tex, COM
mitted suicide by tying a wire around
jumping head foremost into a we'll He
was the father of Birchie c.. Mahaffey
who was dismissed from West Point
several years ago and went to South
America, but later returned to this coun-
try, and is now teaching Spanish in
the University of Michigan. Mr.. Ma
haffey made a heroic fight to have his
son reinstated, and the last two years
were devoted entirely to this cause
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
TWELVE HOURS IN STORM.
Big Party of Eastern Newspapermen
Touring Southern California Gets
Large Dose of Seasickness.

SAN PEDRO, Cal, Dec. 23.-For
twelve hours the eastern newspaper rep
resentatives who are guests of the Union
Pacific railroad and touring southern
California, were in danger of going to
the bottom of the Pacific ocean. Their
special steamboat, the Warrior, was buff
feted by the highest waves which have
ragged over the channel for many months
The boat had difficulty in landing at San
Pedro on the return. At o'clock the
bedra ggled voyagers came ashore after
almost every man in the party had been
laid out with seasickness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
CAS1RO'S DIGNITY
REVIVES TROUBLES.
he REFUSES TO RESUME DIPLO-
MATIC RELATIONS WITH
FRANCE.
Also Does Not Deign to Deal with M.
Taigny and Therefore Old Con-
troversy Is Against Rife.

PARIS, Dec. 23.-The officials here
say that President Castro's failure to re-
sumo diplomatic relation with NJ Taigny,
the French charge at Caracas, may com
plicate matters and postpone a settle
ment of the question. France asked for
the withdrawal of Venezuela's offensive
note declining to deal with NJ. Taigny.
Therefore, the withdrawal of the note
and the continued declination to deal
with M. Taigny are considered as renew
ing the old controversy. The officials say
NJ. Taigny will not be withdrawn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
POISON IN MRS. TODD's BODY.
Murdered Woman Was Embalmed, Which
May Account for Presence.

PHILADELPHIA Pa, Dec. 23.-In
partial report of his analysis of the
organs of Mrs. Margaretta Todd, the
aged and wealthy New York woman
circumstances, DR.. George A Meeker,
toxicologist, informs Coroner Dugan
that he found traces of chloroform and
arsenic poison in the woman's body.
The Importance of the results of the
analysis is discounted by the fact that
the embalming fluid injected into the
womans' body contained both of the poi
sons named
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
SUES LOVER FOR INJURY.
Waterloo Uowa) Man Has Runaway
While with Girl and She Asks
$4,000 Damages.

WATERLOO, Ia, Dec 22.-Because
of injuries received while riding with
Charles e. Banfeld, Miss Sadie GRANGE
has brought suit against him for $4,000.
Banfeld was paying Miss GRANGE COM
pany at the time and had invited her
to accompany him for the drive. She al
leges that the harness was defective and
that her escort had no right 20 drive
such fiery ANAL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
MINISTER TO NORWAY.
Third Secretary Peirce of State Depart
ment Selected for New Position
Toxic Job Open.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec %
Secretary Root has announced that Third
Assistant Secretary Peirce of the state
department has been selected as the first
minister from the United States to Nor
way. David e. Thompson goes to the
City of Mexico and Lloyd c. Griscom
to Brazil. The ambassadorship to Japan
is still left open. Several names have
been mentioned for the post in Toxic,
but it is said that he has not yet made
a selection. John G. Leishmann, minister
to Turkey is prominent in the list.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
SENATOR CULLOM IS ILL.
Goes to Old Point Comfort in Hope of
Regaining Health-Gives Up
Part of Work

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dee. 23.-
Senator Cullom left for Old Point Com
fort in the hope Of regaining his health.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Cullom.
For some reason Mr.. Cullom has not
convalesced as rapidly as his physicians
hoped, and has suffered keenly because
of his inability to take an active part in
the opening deliberations of the Senate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
FAIL TO DO UP REYES.
Plot to Assassinate President of Colom-
bia Republic Leads to Arrest of
Men High in Affairs.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dee. 22.-An
attempt to assassinate President Reyes
at Bogota, United States of Colombia,
failed. The assault on the executive
was part of plot to overthrow the pres
ent government, which remained in con-
troll, however, and caused the arrest of
several prominent men. Among the men
arrested were formed cabinet minister
and five members of the opposition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
WILLIAM J. EMMETT DEAD.
Was Direct Descendant of Irish Patriot
u 80 Years Old.

NEW ROCHELLE, n Y, Dec. %.
William Jenkins Emmett, the Oldest
member of the Emmett family in Amer
lea and a descendant of Robert Emmett,
the Irish patriot, died at his home in
New Rochelle. Mr.. Emmett was so
years of age and was born in New York
city. His father was Judge Robert e.
Emmett, the eldest son of Thomas Adds
Emmett, who was the only brother of
the Irish patriot and martyr.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
TO SAVE CALEB POWERS.
Californian in Hospital Admits knowledge
of Goebel Shooting and Investiga-
ton Will Be Made,

BAKERSFIELD, Cal, Dec. &c.
e. Ehler, suffering from a wound sup
posed to have been self-inf1icted, admitted
to the superintendent of the hospital that
he can clear Caleb Powers of the charge
of numbering Gov. Goebel. The Ken
lucky authorities have been notified and
will investigate. Powers has been SEN
fenced to death for the murder, and a
fight is now being made to save him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
TO STOP "SOCIETY CRAFT
Philadelphia Musicians Will Not Sing or
Play in Society Simply for At
tendance Privilege.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Dec. %
''Society graft shall end; We'll play and
sing no more simply for the privilege of
attending exclusive functions" This is
the gist of a resolution adopted by mu-
steal artists here. Forty well known mu-
sicians signed a pledge hereafter to con-
slider Invita- tons to social functions as
professional engagements, and to send
bills for services if requested to sing or
play.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
LIMITED FAST IN SNOW.
Rock Island Golden State Train Caught
in New Mexico-Annulled East
Of That Territory.

TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. 23.-Rock Is
land passenger train No. A, the Golden
State limited, castbound, is snowbound
in New Mexico and has been aunui.eI
east Of that territory
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
COURTMARTIAL NEXT WEEK.
Midshipman Coffin to Be Tried for Hazing
of 7. P. Kimbrough.

ANNAPOLIS Md, Dec 23.-The
courtmartial of Midshipman Tranmore
Coffin. Jr., for the hazing of Midship-
man Jerdone p. Kimbrough of the
fourth class, will begin next week, prob
ably Oh Thursday.
The navy department has decided
upon February II as the day of the
graduation of the class of 1906 at the
naval academy. In 1907 the date NAV
set in June to make out Iour-yeaJ
course for the cadets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Man Gets Long Sentence.

A sentence of 1000 years in jail was
imposed upon Mat Porter, at Galveston,
Tex, who already has reached the age
of rs. Porter has been engaged in many
thefts of cattle. but heretofore never has
been convicted, and the jury wished to
run no chances Of his escape.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
RATE CHANGE UNLAWFUL
Brooklyn Justice Decides Against the
Royal Arcanum Supreme Council
in the James Mock Case.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Justice Gay
nor has decided the case of James L.
Mock and others against the supreme
council of the Royal Arcanum, denying
the right of the supreme council to raise
the rate or in any way change the as
sessments. Justice Gaynor said the as
sessments are void for the reason that
they change the contracts of the mem
bers of the organization.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
0SLER CONVERT ENDS
LIFE UNDER TRAIN.
Seventy Year-OId Stranger Wrote a Let
ter to the Coroner Before Killing
Himself at Sherman, Tex.

SHERMAN, Tex, Gee. 22.-DennisE
B. Taft, aged 20 years, stranger, ended
his life by casting himself under the
wheels Of northbound Fort Worth 81
Rio Grande express train No. TO- In a.
letter found addressed to the coroner he4
stated he was a convert of Prof. Osler.,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Kitchener to Go, Too.

The premier's reference to Indian af-
fairs in which he said: I'VE shall make
ourselves q party to no step involving
an invasion of the sacred principle of the
subordination of the military to civil
authority" is taken by many military
men to imply either tire recall or the res
isgnation Of Lord Kitchener, the COM
mander-in-chief in India, who successful
ly appealed to the late government in his
disputes with the late viceroy, Lord Cur
zon of Kedleston.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
Most Serious Since Stamp Act.

The conservative papers refer to the
step as being 1.-The most serious taken
by responsible government since the at
tempt to impose the stamp duty on the
American colonies
The possibility of Lord Selbourne, the
high commissioner in South Africa re-
signing is discussed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
PREMIER ST|RS EKGLA
Lords Selbourne and Kitchener
May Resign.
SOUTH AFRICA FLUTTERS.
Proposed Stoppage Of Coolie Importation
Is Likened to Stamp Duty Placed
on American Colonies.

LONDON, Dec 22.-The announce
ment Of Premier Campbell
in his speech in Albert hall last night
that the government has given instruc-
lions for the stoppage of importations of
Chinese coolies to South Africa caused
the Kaffir market to open weak today
Leading shares fell 3-1S to 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-12-27
FOR PEACE AND HOME RULE.
New Premier's Policies Outlined During
Speech in London.

minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-
man, addressed huge meeting of liber-
ais at Albert hall last evening and out
lined some of the cardinal points of his
nolicv
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-20
Oiplomatist Was Not Worrvino.

A story is told in Paris of dip1o.
matist who represented a South
American republic few years ago.
There had been SO many revolutions
at home that the fnanciers there had
no time to send him his salary. But
he took this misfortune philosophical
ly, sold all the furniture of the Legal
ton except bed, table and some
chairs and occupied one room with his
principal attache, who cooked the
meals. Anyone who called early on
the minister would probably find him
cleaning the boots. What would Won
have?' he would say, waving a boot
expressively. my poor country is in
another crisis and has forgotten US
again. But when I go back l shall
make revolution and appoint myself
president. Then we shall have our
reward for all this self-denial."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-20
SWANvlllE

Oct. Isl. J. McRae, A J. Hun,
and e. b. Hedin went to Little Fall
Tuesday evening and attended tnt
Kilties concert.
Thos. Wolzka and mother of Flens.
burg were here Tuesday.
George Thompson returned home t
GIenwood Tuesday.
Ole Poneson returned from the Yves,
Tues day.
George Chambers moved his family
to town Sunday from Culdrum and oc.
cup,ed the Pillen house.
Mr. Smith of Birch lake has moved
in the Cox house
VIM. frame has purchased Ame]
Davies interest in the saloon business
here and he will conduct tbs busint S.
alone.
Miss Blanche Callahan of Grey
Eagle spent Sunday here as the guest
Of Marie Rhodes.
David Jones Of Chicago is visiting
relatives here.
Eli Blair went to Grey Eagl9 Friday
to be bartender for r. E.. Moore ia
his new saloon there.
Golden Green was in Burtrum Mon.
day.
j. J. McRae and E. A. Flood drove
t 10 lgLake Sunday but they failed tc
bag anv game.
S F. Davis and family moved t.
Little Falls Tuesday.