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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03

- CAPTAIN MURRELL not be celebrated on it's anniversafy again until one hun dred years hence.
 But write of it must or twould be to write of New York with New York left out. Forgive the paraphrase-every- thing should be forgiven a New Yorker centennial week.
 Let us skip all ! regulation sayings and doings of the centennial time for some perhaps less hackneyed to readers Of our monster newspapers of the last few days. Let it be known, as a start, that New York Is in the hands of 'out- o1-town folks this week and if every- thing proving that could be printed many would be the social convulsions to follow. Score one for Chicago and read on!
 I have just heard story that illus trates what I say, in which figures cer- tain well known lady whose hc fronts on the route of the parade. SK mad in- vited large party of friends to witness and just after all her acquaintances were nouned some people whom she had known in Chicago made their appearance ana demanded business interview with her. They were enormously rich, and, animated with that same magnificent western spirit which prompted a million aire from their city, when refused the N>S oA eAio <AAS dO 1IlOupue, WulCu uS wished to illuminate in honor of the fete he was giving in honor of the French capitol, to demand indignantly the price of the whole thing, expressing his entire Willingness to purchase 1t outright since they were so reluctant to lend It.
 The Chicago people explained that they had looked the town over for a suitable place in which to entertain yesterday and today the friends they had brought with them from Chicago in their private car. It was absolutely necessary that they should find some place; there could be no ifs and ands about 1t; the place simply must be had, and in desperation they had come to her with the offer to rent her front parlors at any price she would fix
 Of course the lady utterly repudiated this suggestion; she was going to have luncheon party of her own, all the accept ances were in, and the money did not ex- ist by which she could be persuaded to do it. The Chicagoans begged and pleaded in vain and then they began to offer va- rious things as Inducements, but without moving her, and finally retired in de- spair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
PIRNELL UNDER FIRE.
He Repudiates the Dynamite and
 Force Party of America.s

LONDON, May 3.-Mr. Parnelrs cross examination is being continued before the Parnel commission. He admitted that MT. Condon had been connected with the Manchester murders. He stated tha: he had always repudiated the American dynamite and physical force parties and had denounced them in the house of con- mons.
 MT. Parnell admitted that he had not found fault in the Post with the actions of the Invincibles. He quoted from speeches and from a manifesto issued in 1SHS in which he denounced the commis- sion of outrages as nunconstitutionai action.
 MT. Parnell said that he advocated the buying out of landlords, and making ten ants the owners of the land they occu- pied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03

MOUNT HOPE, N. Y., May 3-Two tons of dynamite exploded near Mount Hope yesterday, and the whole valley in which tho town lies was shaken by tho disaster
 Three workmen Thomas Skchill, "Mad" Miller and Peter Sheridan-wcro at work in the packing house of the dynamite factory owned apparently by Thomas O'Hearn, of Brewster, N Y., when suddenly, to ''Mad's" horror, he saw flames issuing from tho .'agitator' l,uilding, ill which over u quarter of ton If dynamite was stored.
 Mad" shouted "Firer' and ran for his life. He was promptly followed by SicehiIl and Sheridan The knowledge that two tons of dynamite were stored in th packing house, where they were at :. olil, spurrcd them on. In a few sec ";.,~, they say, they heard Il .'crack" and tn ." themselves on the ground just as ,l ter.;.ic roar and wave of wind and flame swept over the valley. Trees crashed ,ioH q, and showers of splinters, bricks and e3ris fell all around.
 When the air cleared somewhat Ske- h.ll, Miller and Sheridan arose and looked at each other in astonishment. They were uninjured.
 The factory had'been swept out of ex- ia.rnce, hardly a vestige of it remained =. place where it stood was hollowed out and fringed with splinters, match wood, and hcrc and there an iron boiler or piece of iron piping.
 There was hardly a whole pane of glass left in the dozen houses and buildings ncs;ling ill the valley.
 The force of the explosion can be judged from the fact that the residence of CharicS H. Weicht, chicken farmer standing about 1, 200 yards from the fac toiy, was completely gutted, not Will dow remaining in place, the doors and plaster being piled upon the floors every thing brcakablc being broken.
 Just before tho explosion Mrs. Wc!:at !.or baby, five months old quietly eieep- ing in a cradle near the back door.
 The first explosion knocked the baJy out upon tine floor and demolished things badly, while the second crash hurled tho floor ia upon Mrs. Weicht, tho cradle, baby and all, the mother having lushcd ;o the rescue of her child. The baby ""s not inj jured in the least.
 Had the explosion occurred about two weeks ago, when nearly fifteen tons of dynamite were stored in tho f"c.DTy, gre |. less of life must have followc,.
 As :&. the only casualty rccord,. was that int.ct't' hy a brick upon the :.'. i. C! MT. S>ili!li. W!!O"H Sc:,il i> u;, as, ;. Sln;, Il Nas %orh.&z 3tu3. ouJ SuSd, from !:.1 ,a. tr:I.
 Ike ",":&Sl dohc is cs:inlatcd at S1",' H:,,! t:,n explosion wall long Dc r'::.t :ssu in cunE"c!!on with the es- c.:pr ui !hr three dSnaIuI,e worklnen and ti:c b;.iy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
Gas From a Slot Mac hfne.

"A London man has invented an ingon- lous prepayment gas meter, based on the principle of the cigar, coffee and othe. automatic supply stands to be seen in avery railway station in London. It con- sists of a small attachment, which can be applied to any meter, and which will cause the gas to be delivered in definite quantities as paid for by..pence dropped into Q box. All that has to be done Is to drop in 8 penny and pull a small handle, when sufficient gas for the supply of an ordinary burner for six hours, will be de- ivered from the meter. Any number nE pennies may be placed in the box, one q, time, up to 143, the handle being pulled, After each penny, which would insure S5o hours' gas to one burner or shorter sup ply to several,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
John Cullins Shoots His Paramour and
 Himself

ALBANY, May 3.-The west end was the scene of horifying tragedy yester- day afternoon. John Culling, aged IA, formerly of Rochester, where he has wife and family, shot Sarah Hollenbeck in the left breast and then turned the weapon against himself, burying one bullet in the left breast and another in his brain.
 The woman, who some time ago sepa- rated from her husband, has been living with Cullins, but lately learning that ho had family, refused to have anything more to do with him. This incensed Culling, and yesterday afternoon he sought her out at her house and shot her down in the doorway. As he was leaving the police attempted his capture, when he deliberately blew out his brains. The woman cannot recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
TOLD BY THE CABLE

The British house of commons yester day proved the main proposals of the budget.
 On Tuesday MT. John Dillon addressed a monster meeting at Melbourne. One thousand persons subscribed to the home rule fund. MT. Dillon is meeting with great success on his Australian trip.
 Mrs. Langtry has engaged the Gaiety theater, Dublin, for October next.
 It is stated that the king of Wurten. burg insists upon the return of Baron Savage, his former American adviser. Ii is believed that an intrigue is on foot fol the dismissal of Prime Minister von Mitt. nlCnt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
ERRED AND FEATHERED.
Iinnesota Ruffians Brutnlly Maltrent
 

MinnesOta Rufhans Brutally Maltrent
 New Yorker.
 CRooKsToN, .Minn., May "A fiendish outrage was committed here upon the per- son of Jacob Zenholt, recent arrival from Schenectady, N. Y. He was taken from his room at the Cleveland house, bound, gagged and unmercifully beaten. Then he was carried to the outskirts of the town and tarred and feathered. A rope was put around his neck and he was dragged mile and left for dead.
 Finally he recovered and informed the police. He now lies in a precarious con- dition, with little hopes of recovery. His assailants were Billy Welsh, Toby Valare end Nick Funk. They have been ar- rested and placed in jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
THE S4MO-IN CONFERENc cE.
Dental that Nr. kussoM Asked Abort .
 Secret AnSlo-Germ Tt euty,

Dental thnt Nr. kussoM Asked Abort .
 Secret Anglo German Tt eniy.
 BERLIN, May 3.-An official denial is published of tho report printed Ill the Berlincr Tageblatt that at Mondays sit- ting of the Samoan conference MT. Kas- son, one of the American commissioners, had asked whether q secret treaty existed between England and Germany for q partition of the Tonga and Samoan Islands, and that Prince Bismarck and Sir Edward Malet, tho British ambas- sador, had categorically denied the ex- istence of such q treaty.
 The commissioners to the conference attended the ceremony of blessing the colors of the guards at Potsdam.
 The commissioners were presented to Emperor William at Potsiam The emperor conversed in friendly manner with all the commissioners, who were delighted with their reception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
Demolished by Wind.

storm visited the town of Warsaw at 4 o'clock yesterday. Hail accompanied the wind and fell to a depth of eight inches in thirty seconds. The Presbyterian church was demolished. The seminary building was split open. A number of small tenant houses and many barns were destroyed and not one whole chim- ney is left standing in the town. Several people were injured by flying timbers, but no one was killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
PEDDLING COFFINS.
Boxem Browns Extraordinary Method o
 Making Living.

BoXem Browns Extraordinary Method of
 Making Living.
 A peculiar old man, known only as Boxem Brown, has long made living by peddling collins through this Territory, writes a Vlllette .(N. M.) correspondent. He travels with team of mules, a big wagon and about twenty cheap collins of assorted sizes. He is inclined to be sociable, but he never at- tempts to force his wares upon any body. He goes through the country after the fash ion of other peddlers, calling at each house and asking in a matter-of-fact way If any thing in his line is wanted. It is not often that he sells coffin for immediate use, but when family contains an elderly person or an invalid or @ large number of children, he generally suggests the propriety of pro- viding against all contingencies, and the persons addressed are usually quick to see the point.
 Boxem was here over Sunday night, and expressed himself as well satisfied with the state of trade. 1T know a hundred men who have their collins in the house,' he said, "and a great many more who have collins ready for other people. One day last week called on man who bought q childs coffin of me six years ago. He said he had never had occasion to use it, and he wanted to know if I couldn't trade him bigger one for it. That was right in my line. traded with him, and made & by the operation. Sometimes when I happen to run across dead folks have trouble in fitting them, but this is not often. mako it point to carry large sizes. and so long as there is room enough nobody finds fault. The only time was ever run out of place was ten years ago down at Calabasas, where the Greasers objected to my knocking the end out of short coffin to accommodate the feet of an unusually long dead man. They did not discover what 1 had done until I had started for the next town, and then they chased me nearly thirty miles, shooting and yelling."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
Labor Troubles in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn., May 3.-Two more strikes have started. The plumbers struck for nine hours work for ten hours pay; they were getting S3.50 q day. About fifty men were involved. The building companies will not accede tc their demands, but will send to St. Paul and Minneapolis for men to take their places. The shovellers on the Fourth avenue street work had their wages cut down from $1.50 to $1.25, and the men have struck. Trouble is expected all over the city,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
FIGHTING THE WELDON BILL.
Canada Journals Want All American
 Fugitives surrendered

OTTAWA, Ont, May 3.-Several leading Liberal papers are expressing dissatisfac- tion at the passage of the Weldon extra dition bill because the commons struck out the retroactive clause.
 The Free Press here urges other objec- tions, and says that if Canada had the right to make her own commercial and cXtradition treaties there would be no difficulty in making an arrangement with tho United States for the mutual sur render of fugitives, whereas the Weldon bill must await the sanction of the Im- perial government, which sanction is likely to be refused, and tho measure is a one-sided affair at best.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03

Among all the people who anticipated advantage to themselves through the in- hux of 50, GOO strangers, mono looked for ward to their coming with such ghouI- ish glee as that old shark, the New York cabman. The cabman of this city is more like the free lance of the middle ages than any other creature in modern life. He owns no master, Is law unto himself, and preys upon all the defenceless who come within. his grasp. The half dozen attempts that have been made to organ ize cheap cab service have all failed miserably, and New Workers, who are of all people in the world the most long suf- fering victims of oppression, have given over any attempt to emancipate them- selves. There are many who patronize some one livery stable exclusively and these pay s1 for coupe every time it Is used, whether 1t be merely ride of few blocks or journey from one end of the city to the other. To use cab for a good part of the day, going from place to place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
FOrced to Leave Home.

Over 60 people were forced to leayr their homes yesterday to call for n free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. If your blood is bad, your liver and kidney out of order, if you are consti- pated and have headache and an un- slightly complexion, don't fail to call on any druggist to-day for free sample of this great remedy. The ladies praise it. Everyone likes it. Large size package. 50 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
100 Ladies Wanted.

And 100 men to call on any druggist for a free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine, the great root and herb rem edy, discovered by Dr Silas Lane while in the Rocky Mountains. For diseases of the blood, liver and kidneys it is a positive cure. For consumption and clearing up the complexion it does wonders. Children like it. Everyone praises it. Large size package, 50 cents. At all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
Haw Will Proba bly Hang.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 3. = The feature in the Hawes murder case here is the argument of E. T. Taliaferro, the strongest pleader at the Alabama bar. His speech was a masterpiece and he kept the audience crying with sympathy for thc prisoner, but the facts remain un. changed, and it looks very blue fol Hawes. The general impression is that he will hang.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
No Fever on the weser.

BALTIMORE, May 3.-The following dis patch has baen received from Bremen by the Baltimore agents of the North Ger man Lloyd Steamship company: ''The steamer Weser passed Dover at 6 o'clock. All we'll No truth in the report that yellow fever Is on board the ship
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
They Insist That She Is Not Dead.

CHICAGO, May 3.-The mother and sis ter of Wilhelmina Stahl still insist that the girl is not dead, and the body Is kept in a warm room, wrapped up in blankets, under the constant watch of the two per sistent women. All the doctors tests have failed to restore life, but little color remains in the girls face, and, though she has been dead nine days, her body shows no signs of decompositiou
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
Killed His Mother for n Farm.

EATON, Ohio May Civilian Sharkey has been convicted of murder in tho first degree. He killed his mother about a year ago to gain possession of her farm. The deed was horrible in the extreme
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
NEW YORK, May 1.

4OnA, may !.
 With the reced- ing footb alls of the army of paraders today sounding in our s tre @ ts ace seems to pipe again. For once New York has had enough of 0 good thing and on the whole most of us are glad that of Washington's in- auguratiOn can-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
Only One Person Killed.

CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, May S.-The dispatches sent out from Texas purporting to give details of the rioting at Silao and Guanajuato are gross eXag- gerations. The prefect of Siloa was as- sassinated, and his was the only life lost In the entire affair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
Minister Enander stilI HI.

CHICAGO: May 3.-John A. Enander, the newly appointed minister resident and consul-general to Denmark, Is still dangerously ill from the effects of a hemorrhage of the lungs. His physi. clans say that he will probably recover, but will be unable to travel for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03

less fortunately placed as to residence, who saw the parade from their windows and lunched with them afterward. The Astors gave 0 big luncheon of hundred or more and entertained great many distinguished people. Mrs. Cleveland, whose drawing room windows give view on the avenue, had some friends with her-among them some of the members of her husbands late cabinet and their wives. It was matter of necessity that these visitors be fed, since it was almost impossible after certain hour to move from one place to another, vehicles being forbidden on the streets, and people the clock had struck 12 found it difficult indeed to return there by any specified hour and must depend upon their friends for food
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
GILROI HAS BEEN SWORN IN.
He Takes the Oath of Office Before
 Mayor Grant.

NEW YORK, May 3.-Thomas F. Gilroy was sworn in as commissioner of public works yesterday. At 10 80 o'clock he took the oath of of1lce before Mayor Grant at the City hall. His sureties were J. Edward Simmonds and President De Voc, of the Mount Morris bank.
 At fourteen minutes after eleven an at- tendant in the office of Commissioner Smith announced ''Mr. Bowers, Mir. Clark with Mir. Gilroy.'
 ''Show them in," said Commissioner Smith.
 Messrs. Gilroy and Smith shook hands pleasantly and smiled. MT. Gilroy then formally demanded possession of the of. flee and papers. Mr. Smith formally de- cllned it. They shook hands and smiled again. Exit Gilroy, Bowers and Clark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03

LONDON, May 3.-The consular body in this city have presented MT. Waller, the retiring American consul-general, with a gold-mounted cane and gold-mounted umbrella. In replying to speech made in behalf of the donors, MT. Waller ex. pressed his pleasure that such good man as MT. New, the incoming consul general, was to succeed him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
The Copper Mems Fruitle.. Trip.

1He Coppef Meh Ffuitiess IIIp.
 LONDON, May 3.-The representatives of the American copper mining companies who have been visiting Paris are reported to have failed in their negotiations with the copper syndicate, and it is said they will sail for home tomorrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03

Imported Glass-Blowers. PIrTsBURG, May 3.-Twelve additional imported glass-blowers have arrived foI the Jeannette glass works.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
OUR GOTHAM BUDGET.
NEW YORK FOR ONCE IN THE HANDS
 OF OUTSIDERS

why Some Fifth Avenue Folks were Turned Out of Thcir Homes-A Chi- cago Mans way Of Accomplishing Desired Ends Too Much for Many Fashionable Folks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
SWEPT BY DYNAMITE.

Extraordinary Escape of the Work m en and n Baby-Damage Estimated at SlO.0oo-only One Ma" Reported to be Injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-03
Bargains in Building Lots.

lots on Beacon.street at ... ............. GOO fsasP at Several on Baldwin near Washington street A good corner lot on Hawkins and Pearl Pearl i'''0 strip strip about tVH ss feet on Hawkins s,s on s'oo Pearl and 49 on Bronson street, room for
 houses, at. at.......................... 45OO 1 North Main street at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1,0eS North Main street at................. at 'CO Ne Near E5ro, Worth Main % section 1so lso for 1sO oH Wan@ pipm street street os nno street. Ward street On Division, Griggs, Branch and Grant so Ints on iT[S TNun au pot s0O 30 lots on West Side Hill. ......... 300 to 7bO 100 lots on Watertown road ........ 500 te 600 30 lots on Bucks Hill road about goo lot on riverside street to 245, street at Fine lots tssin: at Watertown s'sSo @ lots on Ashley street 50 1sO. ..... roo and 75O n lot oh J JJewelry street. =. 2OO0 lot south Main street opp Buckle Co Co. 'o oo loo .......... .................. 1,7b0
 GOOD BUSINESS LOTS. On South Main street near Union, 70 100 6 900 on ioo south M'in street near Liberty. 451-s On Bank street about sa \ 90 eo......::. SSOO Rear of Bank street. s5 126, with old build lngs renting for Sl 100 to $1 200 year 1bsOo west Main street, between Central and i'o
 Holmes avenue, per front foot . - 200 fine corner; Meadow and Field streets. . 1OOo0 good lot Canal street eet.......... <eOO On Graho street, large lot 16, GOO On Jefferson street. 50 to 1lO feet, per foot 75 with brick house -. -. ............ ~ e,ooo building renting about 5000 per year at - $500
 CHOICE RESIDENCE LOTS. s+sa+ On Cli a street at sas per foot, North Willow Chestnut avenue S45 per it. waterville avenue $50 to $40 per foot On Holmes avenue S6oto 80 per foot.
 AL Valley View Park. 1 lot at x4O DAr foof
 On Hillside avenue, S10O per foot
 on Prospect street. $75 to 100 per foot.
 On Highland avenue, $15 per foot
 On klngsbury street, $50 per foot.
 on Pine street nice corner for $2,5OO.
 Call on us when you want good lot In any part of town.
 Or for FOREIGN DRAFTS, FIRE and ACCI- DENT INSURANCE, or First class Inyeetmeuts A. F. Abbott & Son. 100 BANK STREET.
 - Open Tuesday and Saturday eveninss 7:30 to S30 o'clock.