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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18

MCMILLAN FORMALLY ELECTED SENATOR.
Lansing Mich, jan 17.-In Joint convention yes,
terday the two houses elected James Mcmillan oni'ou
states Senator. Mcmillan received ninety votes
against thirty-aye for Melbourne H. Ford.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18

member Of the committee who voted In the negative
was hr. stockdale himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18
u.uoNr WOULD BE posrMAsrER.e GENERAL.


Charleston, s. c. Jan II Special. General william
Malone passed through the city to-day on his way
north from Florida and was, Of course, interviewed
He arrived at o'clock this morning and went away
at 80 D. m. During his stay he saw only two
persons besides the reporters, cxPosmaster TAFT ana
E. n Thurston, who was ordnance officer under
Malone In the last To the reporter General
Malone said hts principal reason for stopping In
Charleston was to see Fort sumter He was asked
whether he had any intmation from the President
elect that be would be asked TO accept place In
the Cabinet
"None,' was the reply. ave received numerous
letters from people all the country suggesting
that should prospect in that direction, but while
I've been complImented by this kindly consideration
Of my friends, have simply remained passive
would you accept portfolio"
eyes. II was sure it would be congcnial"
Malone, when asked what position he wouid
prefer in Harsons Cabinet replied that his preference
lay in the direction OF the post office, because ne
said at will suit me better than any other. IL
would put me In a position TO look after matters
affecting the Southern people and enable me to Illus
trate nv concern I'm Southern affairs. ceuld, ~
Conducting the Post Office Department, make many
provisions for our people which would not be anosaea
me as directly in any other place that Is, accoung
TO my idea Of Cabinet life, which is no sihecufo'
/ yOun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18
RAILWAY TRAINS LIGHTED BY ELECTRICITY.

RAILWAY TRAINS LIGHTED BY ELECTRICITY.
Chicago Jan. 1.-THE use Of electric ngnt on ran
road trains was begun in the Northwest tonight by
the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Road. Two
trains Of nine cars each started, one train from
Chicago for ST. Paul and the other In the opposite
direction novel feature in the sleeping cars is al
lncandescent burner in every section, permitting the
occupant 10 read book or paper while lying In bed
The two trains Will be run daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18
,uorso " n ysrrE FOR THE CABINET.

URGING NJ N. ESTEE FUR THE CHbINTI'
San Francisco, Jan. 17.-A petition has Just oeen
sent to General Harrison signed By every Republican
member of the Nevada Legislature. and by hity-iour
out of afty-ave Republican members of the California
Legislature praying for the appointment OF "a ~ ~:
Estee of this state, TO position In 0enera hari'eon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18
A NEW ASSISTANT TO MR.. DEPEw.

James TIllinghast for many years assistant 10 the
president OF the NewYork Central Railroad, has re-
signed that position to accept wellearned rest from
active duties. The executive committee Of the com
pany has selected as his successor H. Walter webb.
heretofore vice president OF the wagner Pasce Sar
Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18
THE MORRIS CANAL TO BE ABANDONED.

Philadelphia, Jan. II (speciaD-At the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Office II stated to-day that the
company had decided to abandon the Morris Canal.
No boats will be run upon 1t after this year, and
probably will be started out this year. It's
coal traffic has fallen to about $4,000 tons year,
the tolls upon which not sufficient to pay the cost
of keeping the canal open The canals terminals at Jer
sey City needed by the railroad company for Its
piers and depots being erected, and arrange
mcnts nearly completed for supplying the city
Of Newark with water from the canal, which Is
fed from Lake Hopatcong and Greenwood Lake.
Tho railroad agrees to furnish 100000 gallons
Of water daily, and to sell the plant for 5000 900
Asa Packer leased the canal to afford the Lehigh
Valley outlet for Its coal to New-York Harbor.
With the construction of the Eastern and Amboy
Railroad, however, the Importance Of the canal
declined, and 1t has ever since been operated at
loss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18

BONDS ACCEPTED ny THE SECRETARY.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Secretary Of the Treas
ury this afternoon accepted the folloelng bonds ;
-Four and one-ha per cents registered, 81 900 at l0S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18
ME Old COLONY ROAD DENYING A RUN

THE UID COIUNf KVAD DENl4NU hUMOfN'
Boston, Jan. 1.-THE story telegraphed from Con-
cord, N. H., to the effect that the Northern Railroad
OF that State was to be leased to the Old Colony,
and that ether important deals foot was
q surprise to local railroad men. President Cboate,
Of the Old Colony, said to-day can say decidedly
there IS not word Of truth in the whole story.
do not think one Of our directors would favor the
scheme, and regard the proposition as an absurdty
The Old Colony has ambition to extend IT'S system
beyond lis present hmitsn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18

A New-Yorker who was here today and who
allied upon General Harrison was j. N. Dwight,
81 Dryden, delegate 10 the last Republican Con-
senuon at Chicago. He is interested in cattle
<sneh IN Dakota, and stopped here on his way back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18

to NewYorl Ex-senator Platt found warm
friend and advocate in Mr. Dwight. Another New
Yorker here to-day was w. ii. ii. Webster, who
has been for thirty years an engineer on the New.
York Central Railroad. He was born the year
William Henry Harrison was elected President,
and gets his first three initials from the President
elecf,a orandfather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-18

w. II. Morrow of Ell Paso, Texas, brought along
with him and delivered 10 General Harrison a
curious little pamphlet which shows the working
Of the Protection leaven in Mr.. Mills's own State
The book is prospectus of two new organizations,
the Texas Republican Protection Association and
the Texas Colored Republican Protection Associa-
ton. The scheme is 10 organize league OF Re-
publican clubs in the next two years and 10 make
fight for Congressman in 1890. The prospectus
says that many Democrats in Texas have been
ready to vote against free trade. but have been
kept from acting with the Republicans by the
race issue. The race question being put in the
background by the organization OF separate white
and colored associations. the Texas Republicans
hope TO make large and permanent gains on the
tariff issue. which has great strength in Texas,
IN spite Of the labors of Premier Mills.
New-forker who was here to-day and who
,ailed upon General Harrison was j. n Dwight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06
HIS LIFE FOR THEIRS.
Engineer Bass Saves His Train, but Is
 Himself Killed.
to a aMisunderstan nding of Telegraph
 signals-The Operator to be Arrested for Criminal Cnrelessness.

JAMESTOWN, Dak., May GA frightful accident occurred on the Northern Pacific railroad, thirty-six miles west of this place, yesterday. An engineer and postal clerk were killed outright, another postal clerk, baggage master and a score of passengers were injured. The accident will possibly result in three deaths in addition to those named.
 The catastrophe was due to a mis- understanding of telegraph signals. Operator Fitch, who was on duty in the station at Steele, will be arrested for criminal carelessnesS.
 The westbound limited passenger train was running at the rate of forty-tlve miles an hour when in the vicinity of Crystal Springs. It had swung around sharp curve without decreasing its speed, when Engineer Bass, who was on the footboard of the engine, saw freight train coming down the track toward him. He instantly closed the throttle, damned on the air brakes and cried to his fireman to jump. The fireman obeyed orders and escaped with slight bruises.
 Bass pluckily stuck to his post in hope that he could save his train. His effort was a gallant one, but it cost him his life. Scarcely a quarter of a minute had elapsed alter the passenger train rounded the curve when the engines crashed into each other with terrific violence.
 Bass was crushed almost to jelly. Postal Clerk Slattery. in the mnil car at tached to the train, was also instantly killed. Postal Clerk Lounsberry and Baggage Master Baker were frightfully injured and will probably die.
 The passengers were saved from hor- rible deaths through tho bravery of En- gineer Bass. He had managed to re- duce the speed of his train to such a degree that the passenger coaches suf- fered but little. As 1t was the passen- gers were thrown against the seats, being badly bruised, and many were cut by flying glass.
 The. engineer and fireman on the freight train saved their lives by jump ing from the engine. This they were able to do in safety, as the freight was moving at low speed. Over 100 horses, contained in three cars, were killed.
 There are some peculiarly sad circum. stances attending this accident. Engi. neer Bass was to have been married in few days. His prospective bride is prostrated by the shock, and it is not thought that she will recover. Bass was a young man of unusually handsome appearance. Postal Clerk Slattery has been removed from the service by the new administration. He was making his final run on the train when death over took him,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06

After yesterday all Sunday trains are to be takel # from the entire Dakota d. vision of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. It covers a trackage of 809 miles.
 the California Canned Goods association, is appointed to represent the fruit in- dustries in California at meeting of the >Transcontinental association and ask for a reduction in the rates on California products.
 John Westbrook, aged 23 years, son of Lawyer F. L. WeStbrook of Kington, N, Y., fell from the second-story window of his residence, fracturing his skull. He lived only few hours. He was eating a piece of pie while sitting on the window sill, and is supposed to have fallen out accidentally.
 State School Commissioner Hancock of Ohio has been subp9naed to appear as an expert witness in contested will case brought from Butler county, in which $150,000 is involved. The whole case turns upon the grammatical construction of one word, the word ''them," in one sentence.
 1 The toolhouse of the Washington Ice company at Stone Lake, near Laporte Ind, caught fire yesterday. In the rooi house was quantity of explosives, and when the fire reached them they ex- ploded, causing the burning of sixteen icehouses, 26,OO0 tons of ice and twenty Lake Shore freight cars. The loss is esti mated at S33, ,000. Charles Ohles, son oi the superintendent, is, it is feared, fatally burned. --.. .........ss, .....s, ti..,.1 i.;:;- as&es
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06

THE NEW GRAND DUKE dAu oAoe MuoAo
 OF 1UxEMBuRa whirls still more restlessly. The parks have turned gay. with crocus and daffodn peeping out of the fresh green of the grass. And now Miss Wilhelmina comes back from the Riviera, with immense zest for further experiences of Vanity Fair; and even Miss Becky Sharp and Lord Steyne feel a certain reminiscence ofyouthful energy as they meet in the spring sunshine where the carriages roll gayly in Hyde Park Most wonderful of all, however, ts the reawakening in the lesser Bohe- mia of the slums, whore the youngsters expand like flowers in the sun, and play at the games first contrived by Grecian children long ago under the walls of Athens, or dance to the latter-day strains of the enlivening street piano. Tn hlgh places and low places, in Pall Mall and Whttechapel alike, there Is new life in old London when spring comes in.
 The death of John Bright lent graver interest than usual to the doings of the house of commons in the past three weeks. and has revived 0 favorite discus sion as to the political oratofy of the past and present. Certain older men, such as MT. Gladstone, 1t Is said, Is going moro and more out of fashion. and parliamentary debating-the making of statements with as little rhetorical e2- pansion as possible, Is taking its place. This az it may be. there is no attempt amongst younger men in the house to emulate the great tones that marked the famous speeches of John Bright when he was in his prime. In the famous speeches which he made against the Crimean war, and again, most notably of all, in the speech delivered by him against the mo- tion to recognize the southern confederacy of America, on the 30th of June, 1863, there was a sense of style, a literary quality, which lifted them far above the ordinary plane of the utterances of parliament. Between them and the ordinary commons, debating speech, in- 1 deed, there was all the difference that | exists in written expression between lit erature and journalism. There was more | in the difference, however, then the sense 1 of style and form. Bright, it was felt,
 had integrity and sturdy faith behind
 his words, standing at the opposite pole l to such fashionable opportunists as the
 noble lord, who, 1t seemed likely a few
 days ago. might in the irony of fate sue
 ceed to his seat at Birmingham.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06
ATERBURY, CONN.,. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1889.
d STRANGE EXPLOSION.
q Young Man, Perhaps Fatally Injured,
 Tells . Strange Story.

DEoKERTowN, N. J., May GA terrific explosion was heard by the residents of this place early yesterday. Soon after. wards two young men called at tho house of William Swarts, farmer liv. ing on the outskirts of the village. Swarts opened the door, and the older of the two men said his name was Belcher. He was almost naked and covered with blood from head to foot. His hands were almost blown away, being terribly torn and lacerated, while his face, neck and parts of his body were awfully burned. The younger fellow, who was unhurt, gave his name as De Witt Lott, and claimed that Belcher had been visiting him for several days.
 Their story was to the effect that they had been to Deckertown to buy some powder with which to go hunting, and that by some mishap a friction match in Lott's pocket ignited the powder and caused the accident. It is thought the man cannot survive.
 On the outskirts of the town, along the New York, Susquehanna and Western railroad track, several heaps of powder were found at short intervals. In some places burned powder was noticed. At one point several cans of powder were found and number of giant powder shells and cartridges, sufficient to have blown full train of cars to atoms.
 Further investigation showed that 6 tool house near the railroad had beer broken into and robbed of tools and 6 number of giant powder cartridges while the powder magazine near by had likewise been visited by the thieves anc despoiled of a portion of it's contents Brice P. Wallings creamery was also robbed of cheeseS and cream. It is no' known how the powder exploded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06
TOLD BY THE CABLE.

In the second ballots for members of St. Oven municipal government yester- day, NM. Boulanger, Laguerre, Naguet and Deroulede were elected.
 Miners on strike at Gelsenkiachen, Westphalia, engaged in a riot yesterday snd wrecked a number of shops. The po- lice dispersed them with drawn swords, and order was restored with the assist ance of a detachment of troops.
 Director Hentsch, of the Compton d'Escompte, was taken before mAgis- trate yesterday and was admitted to bail In the sum of $200, 900,
 The Figaro states that the kings of Belgium, Saxony, Greece and Servia will visit the Paris exposition.
 The French senate has examined M. Mayer, editor of the Lanterne, and M. Loreau, of the Compton d d'Escompte, in relation to the Bouiangist fund and Gen. Roulangers intimacy with the late M, Deufert- -Rochereau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06
THE FRENCH CENTENNIAL,
How 1t Was Celebrated In Different
 Cities.

How 1t Was Celebrated in Different
 Cities.
 PARIS, May 6.-The centennial of the founding of the republic of France was celebrated yesterday. At the palace M. Le Foyer delivered the address to the president, and President Carnot re- sponded, his speech being received with loud cheers. The bishop of Versailles also made an address to the president. The city was brilliantly illuminated.
 LONDON, May 6.-The French charge d'Affaires in this city gave reception yesterday afternoon. The visitors were mostly Frenchmen. The Embassy was illuminated this evening.
 ATHENS, May GA demonstration in honor of the French centenary was held in front of the French legation in this city yesterday. Five thousand persons were present, including the mayors and municipal authorities of Athens and the Pir@us, and a number of guilds and other bodies. In the evening the uni versity students held torchlight pro cession.
 BRUSSELS, May 6.-The French colony of this city gave banqnet at the Palais de Ia Bourse yesterday afternoon. M Bouree, the French minister, presided. A number of Englishmen and Americans were present. -----
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06
Propelling Trains on up Grades.

In order to secure the traction neces- sary to propel trains up the steep grades in the mountainous districts of the east ern and western states, it is necessary to employ very large and heavy engines in many cases two and more-entailing thereby very heavy expense. A mechani- cal engineer of Albany, N. Y., has in vented device which has been practi- cally demonstrated to secure the ''trac- tional effort" necessary without the use of additional or heavyweight" engines. A third rail is laid in tho center of the track of the standard size and weight, Affixed under the locomotive are two wheels In nearly horizontal position which runs along the sides of the top oi the rail, and in action grip 1t more or less tightly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06
HARRIS0N'S HEALTH.
Pears Expressed that the President
 Is Breaking Down.
HH MUST REST AT ONCE
Briuht's Disease Said to Have Devsl- oped Itself in Ills System-Secretary Halford Says the President is Quite WOll.

WASHINGTON May 6.-''Just one month after his inauguration as president of the Uuited States," remarked O personal friend of the president to reporter, ssthe first President Harrison died, and the friends of Gen. Harrison are appre- hensive that unless he obtains at least temporary relief from the strain of his official duties, his term may also be shortened by death.
 'I am not the presidents medical ad- wiser nor his conf1dant," continued the gentleman in response to inquiries as to the presidents physical condition, ''nor am I an alarmist: but in common with many others I am distressed to note what appears to be the fact that he is suffering from Bright's disease, which long ago developed itself in h1s system, and that he has by no means the strong constitution necessary to ward of that insidious disease"
 That this view of the presidents s health is very generally concurred in by those who are in the best position to ascertain the facts in the case, is appar- ent to any one who will take the trouble to make careful inquiries. The reports in circulation during the past few days have had tho effect of arousing 8 keen interest on the part of the presidents friends, and the White House has been besieged with visitors anxious to ascer. tain the truth.
 Private Secretary Halford's close re- latiQns to Gen. Harrison make people look naturally to him as the most author itative medium to communicate with on the subject of the presidents health, but it Is not believed, even if the presidents g condition were worse than it really is that he would feel disposed to say much on sush delicate matter, and his state- ments are consequently carefully guarded.
 To a reporter, Mir. Halford said: "1 am tired answering questions about the presidents health. He was never in bet ter condition than he is now, and in fact he has had no need to consult a physician but once when he had cold. That was some time ago, and 1 doubt whether he would have thought 1t worth while to have one then if he had not happened to meet one then who had been called to see one of the children.
 In the face of this optimistic view al most every visitor to the White House recently has remarked how weary and pale the president has looked since his return from participation in the centen- nial ceremonies at New York, and de- spite positive denials at the White House it is generally believed that he is slowly breaking down.
 From a trustworthy source it is learned that Gen. Harrison's physician at In dianapolis warned him long ago that he had developed marked symptoms ol Bright's disease and must be careful tC avoid certain things which would excite the development of the malady.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06
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CAsKET OF SILVER, WEDDING GIFT T' THE PRINCESS OF WALES FROM
 LADIES OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA


 With touch more of opportunism in his character, Bright, as has been said, might have been a statesmOn as well as an orator. As it was, however, he stood for something that is rare enough Ill politics, the plair and steadfast honesty that has some1~, in the complex whlrl of motives and actions today, come to seem little old fashioned, characteristic of a John Bull who Is of the past.
 In sin ular contrast to the plain and quietly oA lered life of Bright, the fantas- tic exploit of General Boulanger, in his escape to Brussels, made French politics once again the bete noire of the newsI a. pers. Boulanger's fleeing in turn from Brussels hence to London has ma, him a potential addition to the social celebri- ties of the season. On the whole, the criticism in London of his remarkable es- capade, so un-EngliSh as 1t seems, is cu- rtously lacking in the usual sarcasm. For one thing, the newspapers always incline to be tolerant of any one who affords sseood copy" If Boulanger is not heroic, he is picturesque, and that of course atones for much in these days when the picturesque is scarce and even Paris has taken to Eiffel towers in default of nobler food for fancy. So the modern young that of meeting General Boulanger at Mrs. Lee Hunters in Belgravia, when she gives the dinner party of the season.
 The latest new project is a new weekly paper, conducted on original lines. in which illustration will be attempted on a larger and more artistic scale than ever before Another venture, which is al ready we'll under way, lies in the prom issd appearance of the New Review which has been termed sixpenny Nine teenth Century. Most of the well-knowr review writers known in the pages of the Nineteenth Century, the Fortnightly, the Contemporary Review, etc., have already promised their aid, and tho Review vii De edited by Archibald Groves of politi cal fame. and published by Messrs. Long mane & Co.,, who have already had mucl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-06
WORKMEN FOR PARIS.
Forty of Them Will be Sent There by
 Western Papers.

DETROIT, Mich., May 6.-The Detroit evening News, the Cleveland Press, the Cincinnati Post and the St. Louis Chron- icle have decided to send at their joint expense a delegation of forty American workmen to the Paris exposition to re- turn the visit of the French working mems delegation to the centennial expo sition.
 The men will be nominated by the leading labor organizations, and from these will be chosen at least forty rep resentative men, and possibly some women, selected with regard to their perfect knowledge of their respective trades, their sobriety and reliability. their capacity for observation ana their ability to convey to their fellow work. men in plain but clear and exact English a fair conception of what they have seen and studied in Paris and throughout Europe.