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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
Let the Water Circulate,

Many devices are suggested by plumb CTS for guarding against the danger of house traps being emptied by evapora- tion or siphonage while the houses are closed for the summer, and thus allow ing the escape of noxious gases into the dwelling. Some go as far as to say that there is no safety short of disconnecting the fixtures and securely closing the ends of the pipes. Others recommend shutting the water off and filling the closets and traps with oil or glycerine, while still others favor al. adjustment of the valves so that there will be con- tinual dripping of water. One of the most sensible suggestions we have seen is made by The American Artisan, which is that where house is to remain closed for some time the best plan is to arrange for some one to go into the house once a week or so, let the water circulate throughout the house, and take look around to see that all is right.-Boston Budget
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
INSPECTOR MARTINS DEATH.

He Was Horribly Mutiiated and Slashed
 His Assailants Terribly.
 DUBLIN, Feb 5.-Details are at hand of the murder of Police Inspector Martin at Deroy- beg, County Donegal, showing the fight to have been much more desperate and of larger proportions than at first reported. The police have taken possession of number of palings, posts, etc., stained with blood, in spots cor responding with the gashes upon Martins head and body. Martin slashed his assailants with his sword and was himself cut with various weapons, until he fell to the ground insensi- ble. Father McFadden escaped through the lines of police and took refuge in a house to which Martin was subsequently conveyed. His head and face were mangled beyond rec ognition, and he died soon after reaching the house. Several constables were severely cut in the melee, one of them having his lip split with blow from sharp instrument. Father McFadden surrendered to the police and was committed by the magistrate without bail He was taken to Letterkenney, County Done gan. A crowd awaited his arrival and cheered him. The police charged upon the people with fixed bayonets and dispersed them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
Future of tho Engine.

ruture or tho Engine.
 The present efficiency of the best nop- condensing engines is probably not greater than at the rate of two and a half pounds of coal an hour a horse power, and of good condensing engine about two pounds of coal an hour a horse power, or not materially different from James Watts engines of fifty years ago.
 It is my opinion that with our present knowledge of machinery a steam engine can be built that will produce horse power with three-quarters of pound of coal an hour, if of sufficient size to re- duce the percentage of loss by radiation to minimum. Under those circum- stances your fuel expenses would be less than one-third of what it now is.
 Tho future before men of your pro- fession is brilliant indeed. The uses of electricity are now only beginning, and in short time 1t will be the docile con- panion of mans labors, where now it is dreaded as the treacherous slave. Study the laws of nature, which are the thoughts of God, and do not attempt to rebel against them. We cannot create new laws nor produce force-E. N. Dickerson to New York Electric Club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
GREENE's SECOND STATEMENT.

He Indignantly Denies Insinuations Con
 corning Himsslf and Moore.
 HARTFORD, Feb. 5.-Fresident Greene, of the Connecticut Mutual, made another state ment to the policy holders, in which he indig- nantly denies that there has been any laxity on his part in endeavoring to bring the de- faulter, Moore, of Indianapolis, to justice. He claims that the prosecuting attorney at Moore's homo gave him every opportunity to escape, and charges the press of that city with making false statements.
 Greene says that Moore left Indianapolis for Canada the same night that his dedication was made public, and that, notwithstanding the statements of the papers of that city to the contrary, has never been this side of the border since. The Connecticut Mutual used every means in its power to press the charges of embezzlement against Moore, with the re- suit that 6 private message to President Greene from Indianapolis announces his in- dictment.
 Col. Greene is of the opinion that Moore will be extradited and punished for hts crime
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
The Parker Memorial Joint Meeting.
 McDermitt Creates . Sensation.

The Parker Memorial Joint Meeting.
 McDermitt Creates . Sensation.
 TRENTON, Feb. 5.-A large part of the popu- lation of Trenton poured into the state house last night and sought seats in the assembly gallery. The special attraction was a joint meeting of the two houses to view Julian Scott's painting of the late ex-Governor Joel Parker. The joint meeting was held at 9 o'clock. President Werts presided, and Gov ernor Green occupied seat at his right The painting, which shows the late ex-governor in life size, is said to be an excellent likeness of him as seen in middle age It was displayed on one side of the speakers desk, in beauti- full gold frame.
 Eulogies were spoken by Judge Ulrich, Governor Green and Senator Nevins
 After the governors address Speaker Huds- peth moved that the picture be formally ac- cepted and occupy place on the walls of the assembly chamber. This motion was adopted, and after vote of thanks to the joint com mittee the joint meeting arose.
 In the regular session, after the joint meet ing, Heppenheimer called the repealer from the table and moved to recolnmit to the Judiciary committee. Some very bitter and taunting remarks were made, and the motion was lost, 29 to 2S, McDernitt voting with the Republicans, which caused a tremendous sensation. Some other routine business was transacted.
 Governor Green sent to the senate the nomi- nations of Enoch H. Jones for lay judge of Ocean county and Samuel T. Smith for lay judge of Sussex county. The former was laid over and the latter was confirmed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
To Paris by Rail.

The Russian government proposes to build the longest railroad in the world. It will extend from St. Petersburg to the Pacific ocean, Q distance of 1000 miles. About one-fourth of the line has already been constructed. It has been suggested that road be built up the Alaska coast to meet it, and that Behring straits be bridged by means of the many islands it contains. Stranger things have hap pened, and we may yet go from New York to Paris by rail.-Leadville Demo- crat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
What Caused the Failure?

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Robert Johnston, doing business as J. & C. Johnston, dry goods, Broadway and Twenty-second street, assigned to Miles NJ. O'Brien, giving prefer ence for ST, 900 for rent, and also preferring wages and salaries of employees. MT. OBrien is a salesman for Clahin & Co.,, but that firm say that MT. Johnston does not owe them anything. There has been trouble in the Johnston business since July. John and Charles Johnston started business ill 1864 on S25, 900 capital, and in ten years had amassed q fortune of $l,25O, 900. Charles died in lsSO leaving sS0O,O 900 to John, who continued the business until 1887, when he died, leaving the entire estate, valued at s1 300 900, to Robert. What has become of it is one of the mysteries of the dry goods trade. The present assets seem to be nominal, and the liabilities are not large, as the credit of the firm has not been satisfactory of late.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
THE STRIKE WANING.

All the New York Lines Running some
 Cars and Several Lines Have Nearly Re-
 stunned In Full-Strikers stnl Confident,
 NEW YORK, Feb 5.-From outside appear ances the outlook for the street car strikers seems to be growing darker every day. With the aid of the police and the men, nearly all of whom, the strikers assert, are scabs, in their employ, the companies managed to run a larger number of cars than they have at any time since the tie up began, but the means of transit on the surface railways were still very irregular and uncertain, , and not a car ven- tured out after dark Efforts were made to run cars on the Eighth, Ninth and Second Avenue lines and the Belt line all of which have been idle since the tie up
 .. On the Eighth and Ninth avenue lines a few cars were run between a. m and D. m. The effort of the Second Avenue line to re- sume traffic was made at S:3O a. m., with a strong guard of police under Inspector Will jams to see that the property of the company received proper protection.
 There was large crowd gathered on the sidewalks to watch the effort, but no stones were thrown, nor was there any effort made to place Instructions on the track At 3 o'clock President Hart declared he had thirty cars plying regularly between Harlem and Astor place, and had $50 applicants for work enrolled upon his books Of these, he said, sixty were old employees. The liveliest ex- periences of the day happened on the Belt line
 Three cars were run between II o'clock and ? o'clock. They were followed by an immense crowd, hooting and jeering at the car. Trucks and obstructions were placed upon the tracks, and after three trips had been made between Ninth and First avenues. the cars were called in and further efforts for the day abandoned. The Fourth Avenue line was in the best condition of all. Almost it's resu- lar contingent of cars bowled along over the tracks on nearly schedule time, and no inter- ferences were met with.
 The Broadway and Sixth Avenue lines a,so did fairly good service during the day. Nearly all the cars on the Broadway line had green men in charge.
 Special meetings of the district assemblies of all the union roads were held yesterday afternoon. Last night three delegates from each district met at the headquarters of the executive board and reported the action of the district meetings.
 The delegates reported that it was the unanimous decision of the men to continue the struggle until the companies should agree to arbitrate the differences
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
Tho Situation ip Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, Feb. 5.-The Atlantic Avenue Railroad company in Brooklyn succeeded in running large number of cars over its Fifth avenue line yesterday, under six minutes headway, without any interference from the strikers. The company states that thirty-two cars were operated, but the strikers claim that only twelve cars were run For the first time since the strike began the company sent cars to the South ferry as we'll as to the bridge. The company stated that 100 trips were made during the day, and that the police had nothing to do, there not being a violent demonstration President Richardson took personal charge of affairs for the first time Previous to leaving the deacon armed himself with large Colt revolver, the handle of which protruded from his overcoat pocket It was purposely displayed, so that he could not be arrested for carrying concealed
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
Death of Judge Merrick,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Judge Merrick, of the district bench, who has been sick for sev- eral weeks, died last evening. Judge Merrick was a native of Maryland. His father, the late William D. Merrick, was United States senator from Maryland from 1888 to 1S43 Judge Merrick was appointed by President Pierce as . judge of the old circuit court of the district in 1855, and sat on the bench here until the court was legislated out of existence From 1878 to 1875 Judge Merrick represented the Fifth Maryland district in the house of representatives. Among the first appoint ments to office in the district made by Presi- dent Cleveland was that of Judge Merrick, to succeed Judge Wylie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05

UNLOCKED FOR OPPOSITION.
Prohibition Will Not Have a Roay Path
 in PennSylvania.


 PITTsBuRG, Feb. 5- The Prohibition amendment is not so favorably received by the clergy as was expected. Two Methodist ministers oppose prohibition without compen- sation. Mayor Richard T. Pearson, of Ale gheny, Jewish rabbi, and Catholic monk have declared against it on general principles At meeting of the Methodist ministers of Pittsburg and. Allegheny there was discussed the question, ''Should the liquor men be compensated for the loss of property by the passage of the prohi- bltion amendmentf' The Rev. MT. Sheppard presented a strong argument in the affirma- tive The Rev. c. G. Westfall, of Allegheny, characterized the saloon keepers as murder CTS, whereupon the Rev. A. w. Robertson, of Allegheny, said: IA saloon keeper kills no man. Drinking is not an involuntary act Whatever may be our views as to the moral right of man to sell or manufacture, we have no right to condemn it in the face of the law which legaizes it."
 In his sermon Rabbi L. Mayer said that prohibition would be more of an evil than good, and he was sinner who could not con trol himself in the use of natures gifts.
 It Is said that the celebrated brewery con- nected with St. Vincent's monastery, at La trobe, will be closed before the vote is taken 1t was established by the monks nearly half q century ago, and is well known to Catholics all over the United States.
 Mayor Richard T. Pearson, of Allegheny City, in published interview, declared against the amendment on the ground of the great injury its passage would work to the keg, glass bottle and hoop iron trade, and the Sss to farmers, who would be unable to sell their rye. Gucknheimer Brothers, distillers at Freeport, Armstrong county, paid $5, ,Oo0 a week in wages. The closing of their establish ment meant the ruin of the town
 A novel condition of affairs has been brought about ill the churches of the Cove nanters. This sect abstains from voting at al elections, because God is not recognized in the constitution of the United States. Now it is suggested by one of their clergymen that they break the rule once at least, and vote for prohibition on June IS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
AUSTRIA'S ROYAL SCANDAL.
Great Crush About Rudolfs Cohin-AIany
 Wild Rumors.

VIENNA, Feb. 5.-Enormous crowds of peo- pie congregated outside the chapel where Crown Prince Rudolf's body lies in state. Two battalions of infantry and a squadron of cav airy have been engaged in keeping the crowds in order. A black ribbon is tied around the head of the dead prince to keep the mouth closed
 In spite of the efforts made to prevent crowding among the people who flock to view the body twenty women were severely in- jured by being crushed in the solid mass of humanity eager to look upon the face of the dead heir
 Several independent physicians contest the view of those who held the autopsy, that the crown prince could have died from a revolver shot in the manner described. One of them quotes from work by Professor Hofmann, asserting that a bullet of medium caliber, fired at close range, passes clear through the head, and cannot produce distention and rupture of the brain or smashing of the skull.
 It is stated that Emperor Francis Joseph some time ago told NJ. Tisga that he had lost all hope and faith in the future of Crown Prince Rudolf and there was nothing left for him to do but to exercise his sense of duty to- ward his son. In consequence of the consoling words of the emperor Princess Stephanie has
  remain in Vienna
 (lSome startling facts are given out in re- gard to the beautiful baroness who com mitted suicide about the same time that the crown prince met his death The husband of the lady and her brother are said to have con- fronted her with indisputable proof of the knowledge of a iaison existing between her self and Archduke Rudolf. She was then urged by her husband, who is as proud a noble as the empire boasts, and also by her brother, to redeem her fault in their eyes by taking her life.
 The husband is said to have told her that if she refused to follow this advice he would shoot the archduke dead as readily as he would his own gamekeeper under similar cir cumstances, and that he would publish her shame at court by proclaiming it to Francis Joseph and the court dignitares. The poor woman, cowed at the thought of disgrace, which would blight her proud name, and be flowing that by acceding to the demands of her infuriated husband she would retain her honor before the world and save the life of the crown prince, for whom she seems to have had a passionate regard, acceded to her husbands desire and took a dose of poison before his eyes, her brother looking coldly on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
Frightful Railroad Accident.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Feb. 5-An engine on the St. Louis and San Francisco railway jumped the track while running at the rate of fifteen miles an hour. The dead are: William Mil Ter, yardman, aged S5; George Lowry, switch man, and Charles Manson, brakeman. The fatally wounded are: C. A. Browning, stock man, of Sweetwater, Neb., both legs cut off |; Ed McLane, engineer, badly scalded and both legs broken; Frank Crawford, yardmaster, both legs mangled; John King, switchman, both legs broken and cut in the head; John Reynolds, brakeman. internal injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
Nebraska Wind Swspt.

LINCOLN, Neb, Feb. 5.-A heavy gale pre- vailed all over Nebraska, starting at 9 o'clock in the morning at Alliance and reaching Lin coln at about o'clock. Considerable damage was done in the western part of the state, buildings being unroofed and trees blown down. At Arapahoe number of small build ings were blown dewn, but injured no one At Hastings the central school was almost totally wrecked, four persons being so severely injured that recovery is impossible, besides a large number slightly injured. One of the scholars in the Hastings school building was killed outright, one other injured so that he will probably die, and the teacher, Miss Aid rich, fatally injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
CHAPTER OF DISASTERS.
Colliding Vessels Go Down in
 Three Minutes.
A SCORE OF PEOPLE DROWNED.

Benumbed in Icy waters-The Rescued
 Resuscitated with Diflculty-Salvation
 Barracks Raxed and Burned-Death in
 the Sanctuary.
 LONDON, Feb. 5.-The details of the col hsion between the steamer Nereid and the ship killochan off Dungeness are extremely heartrending Both vessels sank within three minutes after the collision, and those who were not carried down with them found themselves in water so cold as to benumb them in a very short time. Many of those rescued were unconscious when picked up and were with great difficulty revived, while others were past resuscitation. The unfortu- mates taken on board the tug Red Rose were immediately stripped and rubbed, and upon their arrival at Dover were rolled in blankets and conveyed to the hospital A number of those rescued will lose their fingers or toes from the effects of frost bites.
 During the gale the barracks of the Saliva tion Army at Derby was blown down while meeting was in progress. Almost immediately the debris took fire from the stoves, and began Sazing fiercely. A boy of IA was killed and his body burned, but the other occupants of the barracks succeeded in escaping from the fire, though many of them were seriously and some perhaps fatally injured by the falling beams, etc.
 At Bolton a large stone became detached from the ceiling of the Church of the Holy Infant, and fell upon the head of a schoolgirl, killing her instantly, and horribly crushing her body.
 At Pudsley, Yorkshire the spire of the Congregational church was blown down, and crashed through the roof. There was an average attendance of worshippers in the building at the time, and many of them were hurt by flying splinters, glass, etc., but no one was killed. The escape of most of the congre- gation from instant death is regarded as mi raculous, as the roof was completely wrecked and the interior of the church filled with broken timbers and stones
 Twenty-four persons were drowned, includ- ing the captain of the Killochan Nine mem- bers of the crew were rescued, one of whom afterward died. The weather was clear at the time of the collision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
Novel Defense and yerdiot.

An Alabama man, charged with steal ing calf, made the following statement: "I was always teached to be honest, an most always have been, but when seed that calf I caved. I never wanted a calf so bad in all my life, an you all know that when q man wants calf he wants him." The jury returned the following verdict: "We, this jury, air satisfied that Steve stole that calf. but, as the feller that owned the animal is consider able of a slouch, we agree to clear Steve an make the owner pay tho costs. San Francisco Argonaut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
A Bucket shop swindler.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. SC. H. Wheeler, who ran two bucket shops in this city, has left town. He is said to owe about a score of customers total of many thou sand dollars. He is young man, and came here from Taunton six months ago to take charge of Fisher 6 Co., g branch place. A young man named c. H. Roe who was asso- ciated with him, has also disappeared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-05
KILLED BY FALLING WALLS.
Fire Gutted an Omaha Building and Wind Leveled the Ruins, Burying Many PeO- pie, of Whom Five Are Dead.

Fire Gutted an Omaha Building and Wind
 Leveled the Ruins. Buryins Many Peo-
 pie. of Whom Five Are Dead.
 terday afternoon blew down a portion of a wall on Farnam street, killing five persons and severely injuring several others.
 Max Meyers three story building at the corner of Farnam and Eleventh streets, was burned out about fortnight ago. The roof less walls remained standing, and it was in tended to repair them and add fourth story The wind had been blowing a gale, and at o'clock it caught the east wall and blew down a portion of it on the buildings adjoining with tremendous crash. The structure which caught the front of the wreck was Max Meyers two story brick building, No. LOIS Farnam street. It was occupied on the main floor by D. c. Dunbar's engraving and print ing house. Adjoining on the east was an old one story frame building, occupied as a cloth ing store by E. Olsen. When the cloud of dust blew away Dunbar's office was seen to be crushed flat; the roof, walls and stock of Olsen's store were crushed to the ground, and a shanty in the rear, occupied by Mrs. Hen gen, was also wrecked
 The street soon filled with curious people and a fire alarm was turned in. When the firemen first arrived at the scene the cries of Olsen were heard in the ruins, but when reached he was dead. The body of Mike Martin, Dunbar's fireman, was taken out from the ruins in the vicinity of the boiler
 The body was roasted and mutilated and pre- sented a shocking appearance. Miss Emma Oliver, the stenographer for Dunbar, was found lying between the safe and the walls
 One leg was broken and she was severely bruised and sustained a serious concussion of of the brain. She will die. Tom Houston, of Dunbar's stereotyping department, was found lying up near the boiler. His body was hor- ribly burned from head to foot and his screams could be heard for blocks. He will probably die. John Jackson, aged r years, was rescued with broken leg and other in-
 juries. Daniels, the driver for Halls safe agency, was taken out badly bruised and in-
 jured internally, but will survive. Two girls employed by Dunbar fell from the second floor and were seriously bruised. Mrs Hen gen, who lived in the shanty in the rear of Olsen's store, was buried under her own roof. but was extricated after sustaining broken rib. Charles Caesar, engraver, sustained a
 broken leg just below the right knee. The following is list of the killed as far as known:
 Mike Martin, fireman of Dunbar's. F. Boyer, agent Halls Safe and Lock com pany.
 - Lombard, bookkeeper
 Rudolph Mitchell, agent Equitable Insur- ance company.