The New York herald., 1869-11-17
ClFsKiLL.
,Sbc Recent Boiler Explosion.

CArSRILL Nov. 10, 1850.
There was evident thoughtlessness displayed In
the Associated Press telegram sent from Hudson
yesterday relative TO the boiler explosion III TINS
village The despatch stated several persons were
Killed, buildings were destroyed, &c. No one was
killed, nor was any building entirely destroyed.
The explosion occurred at half-past eleven A. NJ,
ana startled the whole village. Buildings were
shaken, horses were thrown down in the street.
aud the rattling OF window glass was heard in
every direction. There was general rush OF all
the villagers towards the scene OF the explosion, aud
much excitement ensued, which was greatly aug
mented by the cry OF tire
The building In which the boiler was located s
known as Storm Corsa's paper mll formerly Pen.
neld, Day Co.'s freight house. Altogether about
ten hands were employed on the works, aud in one
portion OF the structure q family resided, named
Brandow. When the boiler exploded the en-
eneer, Frank carnlIf stood near it; but,
was only scaided add burned about the
wrists and huri some about the body. The boiler,
or large portion OF il, passed over his head, into
the side OF Van stienDurgh's ice house adjoining,
and then rolled into the Catskl creek. Tne Ice
house was set on llre but the flames were soon ex.
hnguished. That part OF the mill In which the
Brandon family was located was rddled and moved
away from the spot bodily. Mrs. Brandon was
aud seriously injured Some think she Will
die but her physician has hopes Of her ultimate re.
covery. Al all events 1t is thought one OF ner legs
VIII have to be amputated Mrs. Puiver. her sister,
who was near her, had her collar bone broken aud
was OtuefWlsc seriously injured, though not fatally
by any means. Across the road from the factory Is
the residence OF Mr.. Carpill. This house was
SHAKEN almost TO pieces. The windows in
IL were about all destroyed and the
walls were badly damaged. Every one OF the
inmates, SIX on seven in all, were more less cut
b.. hyirg glass and pieces or wall. The windows IN
dozens oi houses we've sierrcd ana couIpus.,vI a..
the Catssl Examiner oifce came near being killed
ny dying brick which crashed through window
and broke his The loss OF the Paper NH Com
lany Is $4,000, on which there rs insurance Of
s2l0o. Van Stenbugh's ice house, loss is about
sl5oo. Nh, gargilfs residence was damaged to the
amount OF $500.
The cause Of the explosion was undoubtedly low
water. The boiler was q tubular one into which
there was formerly luslbie or lead plug. This plug
was sort OF safety attachment. 1t Is beneficial In
case Of low water, so that when the tubes get hot
the Plug mclts and lets the water out Of the boiler
INTO tie furnace, putting out the fire. some months
ago the iedd plug OF the boiler was melted out
by low water ana an iron one Instituted
lq It's stead. OF course low water would MT cause
the iron one 70 melt. Hence 1t Is ialf to presume
tlat, tlt Tater uecQntng low, steam generated rap
lay a1d lht eNpi1siqn f2goysa ,lhls Theory is aa.
Vdiced by gentleman Who knOWs WuessSooii ma
speass. a soon as the affair occurred Drs. Wet
more and Mackey attended the sufferers and admin
lslerei faithfully 20 their wants. The occurrence
occasoAed intense excitement, but 1t IL now last
UFiuQ out