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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

Gathering the Bodies of the Drowned
 sailors for Burial-Absoiuteiy ely Iu. iss,sxl-
 bls to Identify Some Of the Ecmanns.
 They Were So Disfigurcd-Ths Idaitk
 cal Situation in Samoa Is C"cha ssE9ad.
 MAtasfn andtSIalistoa.
 SAN FRANCISCO, april l5.-Additionai Samoan advices regarding the recent diss,s- trous storm say the Admiral commanding the American fleet was the last to leave the Trenton, his flagship The Americans, of1- cers and sailors, were alike clad in "blue iacket'' uniform, that being the only sort of clothing accessible after their trying ex- perienoe.
 Admiral Kimberly said he considered faulty construction of the Trenton hawse- pipes as indirectly the cause of her wreck.
 Within few days after the storm 8 con- dition of things resembling order had boon brought about The marines and Mataafa's 2 police had been actively Ut work in this di- rection. The safes of the Trenton and Van- dalla had been recovered, together with considerable quantity of other property, from the wrecked vessels.
 The Germans and Americans held memor-
  At the German service Admiral Kimberley and all of the American officers attended.
 Only about one-fourth of the bodies have been recovered. Some of these were very badly mutilated. It was difficult to ident tify them. or even to tell the nationality, and 1t was finally determined to bury all at one spot together. The interments were made as speedily as possible, owing to the ex. tremely hot weather. Some of the bodies, including that of Paymaster Armes, were wrapped in some Samoan mating for burial.
 A body, thought to be that of Captain Schoonmaker, was found up the coast some miles distant from the immediate scene o1 the disaster. The bodles of some of the lost officers had not been recovered at last accounts; or, if they came ashore, they were SO mutilated that they were not posi- lively identified.
 The Admiral wants to send the Nipsit home for repairs if she Is able to stand tho trip.
 Mataafe shows great concern for tht American sailors. He has offered to then the use of the Samoan houses to protec them from the clements, but 1t was though best to continue to keep the men together They can best be controlled by the officers in the tonts, where they were when tht steamer left Apia..a
 Tho political situation in Samoa remain! unchanged.
 Mataafa declared some time ago that al l the blood that had been shed was on nc 1 count of German interference In Samoan 1 affairs. He believed that the war would | end if the Germans would cease giving as | sistance to Tamasese, as the latter would b' | poweriess alone.
 Mataafa hoped thnt Admiral Kimberley would formally protest against the part th, 1 Germans had taken. Should Malietoa b, released by the Germans and return to Sa moa, Mataafa says tho question of wh' should rule would be settled between Mali etpu and Mataafa.
 There would be no trouble on this account as Malietoa had resigned in Mataafa' | favor,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The most productive gas well in the world was struck at Findlay, Ohio, last week. Its capacity is 4O,00O, 900 cubic feet per day.
 John Williams, an alleged "White Cap," charged with the murder of Henry Lee in Dallas county, Ark, was sentenced to pris- on for twenty years.
 The Georgia division of the Travellers Protective association will hold State Convention of the Southern Travellers as sociation in Savannah the first week in May next
 The report that the members of the Ma honing Valley Iron Manufact,I'ers associa- tion has signed an agreement to shut down M ay l and not resume for sixty days is de n1od.
 There has been no change In status of the strike of street railway employees in Min peapolis. Mayor Rabb has issued procla mation warning tho strikers not to interfere with the running of cars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Cut His Way Out of Jail

ELIZABETH, N. J., April 15.-John Quinn, a deperate prisoner confined in the Union county jail, broke out of the cook house last night and escaped. Ho cut one of tho iron bars in the windows and jumped through the opening to the jail yard and took to the woods. Quinn's trial is set down for the May term of court. When he escaped he had on Q red shirt and striped trousers. He Is five feet ten inches high, with light hair and mustache, twenty-tws years old and weighs 1855 pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Ihe Saloonkeepor Must Pay.

ST. AI1Ays, Vt, April 14.-In the County Court hers the jury returned verdict of S1 400 for the plaintiff in the case of Rich ards vs. Moore. The plaintiff, a widow, sued to recover for the death of her hus- band, while intoxicated, on the ground that the defendant who keeps 8 hotel in East Berkshire, had sold to her husband the liquor, the drinking of which caused the accident which resulted in his death. The case is leading one in this State under the Civil Damage act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Killed by Exploding Fire Damp.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, April l5. - Charles Hodges and Evan Meddie were instantly killed by an explosion of gas in the Grand Tunnel colliery, $,anticolle, yesterday Hodges is an experienced fire-boss and Meddie a pump runner. They were exam ming the mines, looking for dangerous flows of gas in order to warn the miners of danger when they entered the works to- day. Hodges approached an old abandoned working filled with standing gas. He had a naked lamp, and an explosion ensued. Both men were terribly mangled and burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
The Paper Attached.

HoLYoKE, Mass, April 1.-The daily Transcript has been attached in a suit for libel brought by Michael McKillop, a saloon keeper. Alexander Terrin, the proprietor of the American House here, will possibly enter a similar suit The suits are based on the fact that on Monday last the Transcrtpt printed the complainants' names in list of owners of saloons where liquor was al legged to have been sold on Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
DnstitutN Coal Mincrs.

WILLIAMSBURG, Pa. April 15.-Many of the miners in the Clearfield coal district are In destitute circumstances and from necesl- ty are seriously considering the matter Of applying for relief from the Township of1ic- lals. Many of them have been without work since January l and have not the means to pay for the commonest food.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Rather Young to Eiope.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, April 15.-Ada Arm strong, aged 15 left her home in West An sonia several days ago, and cannot be found. She is an expert banjo player, and is supposed to have eoped with member of Hills opera company. The girls parents, who arc very respectable people, are greatly grieved over their daughters disappear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
The "Courier" President Indicted.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 14.-The Grand Jury of the Court of Oyer and Terminer has indicted George Belsthin, President of the Courier on a complaint for libel made by Penitentiary Superintendent Stickney, who charges that the Courier has falsely and malioiously attacked his management of the institution, with epecial reference to the case of Jennie Follet, prisoner who made damaging chargos against the man, cement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
A. F. Abbott & Son.
 100 BANK STREET eB- Open Tuesday and Saturday evenings 7:3O to S:3e o'clock.
Some Foolish People,

Allow cough to run until it gets be- yond the reach of medicine. They often say, ''Oh, it will wear away" but in most cases it wears them away. Could they be induced to try the successful medicine called Kemps Balsam, which is sold on positive guarantee cure, they would immediately see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Price soc and $1.0O. Trial size free. At all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
The Corpse Paid For the Beer.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, April 15.-Just be- fore he died +. B. Pl9ger, ex-Lieutenant of the City Guard and member of Canton Au- rora Lodge, 1. O. o. F., requested that every one who attended the funeral be provided with as much lager beer as desired. He was buried with military honors yesterday. His last request was so faithfully carried out that several of the paraders were, through either fatigue or hilarity, forced to leave the ranks of the parade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Big Firo at castleton, N. Y.

ALBANY, April 14.-The most destructive fire that has occurred in Castleton since 1872, originated at an early hour this morn ing in the barn of W. l.. Gigner. The flames destroyed the Sanford House, gen eral store of J. w. Van Hoesen, which was alsd used as a postoffice, the pubic hall, n a. tional bank and the residence of James R. Derner. Estim ted loss, $25, 900; partially i'm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Mvstor,ous Death of Q Woman.

JERSEY CITY, April 15.-Mrs. Johanna Roche left her home at No. IF Sixteenth street, at 10 o'clock Saturday night to pur- chase some groceries. She procured tho goods and started toward her home. She did not reach there and her husband search ed for her all night. At daylight yesterday her lifeless body was discovered in gutter in the rear of her house. Tho cause of death is unknown. She was fifty years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Sninn,r. st,ll on S,rike.

NEWARK, N. J., April 15.-The strike in the Kearny o. N. T. thread company is still on, and it is not expected that any of tho men will return to work to-day. The mill has closed entirely, throwing several hun dred people out of employment who had no interest Tn the strike whatever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

NEW YORK April 15.-None of the vessels which have thus far arrived in port have brought any news of the fate of the passen5 gers of the abandoned steamer Danmark. The Amsterdam from Rottardam and La Champagne from Harve both reported heavy weather. The Amsterdam passed the spott weare the City of Chester hab tho day before sighted the Danmark, but noth ing was then visible
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
He Lost Half a Million in Wheat.

ST. LOUIS, April l5.-The letters left by MT. John Jackson, who committed suicide, indicate plainly that the suicide was caused by heavy losses in May wheat. Reports on Change have placed the loss at $500, ,0OO An investigation into the affairs of the Elevator company with which Mr. Jackson was con- nected will be begun at once. Mr. Jack sons real estate holdings amounting to over half million dollars, are said to be heavily encountered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
To It,crcnse tho Tcachers' SalarIe

BUFFALO, N. Y., April l5.-Superinten- dent Crokcr has submitted his report to the Common Council in which he estimates the salaries of the public school teachers at an advance of from to per cent. The in- crease will affect about 36O teachers. The proposed increase, if allowed, will amount to about s21 ,0C0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

Discouraged by Ills wifs's Waywardn ess.
 UTICA, N. Y., April l5.-Charles Griffin, carpenter, aged 35 years, cut his throat last evening. The iugular vein was severed and he died In few minutes. His wife was leading an improper life and after sev- eral effort to reclaim her he became dis outraged and ended his life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
A Steamer Damaged by Fire.

NEW YORK, April 15.-The steamer Rio Grande, of the Mallory line, was damaged to the extent of S25, 900 by fire at her dock yesterday. The vessel was being prepared at Roach's yards, aud would have been ready to sail next Saturday, but the fire will delay her two weeks longer. The o,f Ein of the fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
NEWS FROM THE PACIFIC,
Interesting Advices Brought in by tn,
 Steamer Alemeda,

interesting AUV1CeS Brought In by tho
 Steamer Alemed
 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 15-The steamer Alameda brought news that tho American bark c. D. Bryant, which was seized by the Hawaiian government for smuggling sixty tons of opium into Honolu- lu, was condemned on .he trial and ordered to be confiscated.
 The case is now awaiting decision on ap- peal. The bark has been allowed to load and will sail under bonds of $l9,OOO.
 The action of the Hawaiian government, it is thought, is not such as will stand under the termsaof the international treaties.
 The Alameda also brought news that the schooner .NGrthern Bell foundered Febru- ary 2S off the Motlab Island Banks group, and four white men and sixteen natives were drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Boyoottinx Al. and Porter.s

NEWARK, N. J.. April 1h--The labor unions have pu a boycott on the Morton Ale Brewing Company of this city. The
 company recently discharged number ot men, and a committee from the Ale and
 Porter Brower1 Union waited 1pon the aIm to seoure their rsisstAtsment. The committee was treated with seant ceurtesy :s sSS9, sss ss ss; ssil A ss,s''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Knocked Out Iu Six Rounds.

NEW YoR, April 15.-Jack Dougherty of Philadelphia knocked out Billy Burns of Worcester, Mass, in six rounds yesterday at Staten Island. The men arc lightweights and it was Burns first fight. He did well. but was badly punished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
A Racu War In Demararn.

NEW YORK AsriE15 -According to advces received by McMillen, New York agent of the Lloyd, serious conflict has broken out between tho Blacks and Portuguse, who arc the painciple tradesmsn have beep soakta shtailing an estimated loss of &l00,o0Q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
A Plausible Explanation.

The many autograph letters of George Washington in existence induce the belief that at least 1000 of the 2,70O of his body servants who have died during the last thirty years were employed by the Father of his Country to write his letters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
McAIlister WouIdn't Have It.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Ward McAllister has resigned as manager of the Centennial ball and banquet, lowing to the action of the Entertainment committee in desriving him of the discretion usually vested ill the holder of such position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
The Handsomest Lady in waterbur,

The HnndsOmest Lady Tn WAterbWry
 Remarked to a friend the other day that she knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs was superior remedy, as it stopped her cough instantly when other cough remedies had no effect whatever. Soto prove this and convince you of it's merit any druggist will give you sam pie Bottle Free. Large sizes 5Oc and $1,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Weather Indications.

NEW YORK, April 1L--Wcather indications for New York. Eastern New Jersey and New England: Fair, followed by light rain, station- ary ten pcratures variable winds.
 For Western New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware and Maryland: Rain, slightly tafnSs, winds becoming northeasterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Buffalo'. Grain shoveliers.

BUFFALO, N. Y., April 15.-The grain Bhovellers held their first spring meeting yesterday at which the only action taken was to tix shovelling rates, the same as those of last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
Killed by a Train.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y., April 15.-Smith Walton, aged 30, was struck and instantly killed by the Albany and Syracuse accom- modation on the New York Central near Rectors Crossing miles east of here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

The English Syndicate in Newark.
 NKwARK,!N. J., April 15.-It is understood that the Christian Trefz brewery has been sold to tho English syndicate for s6OO,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15

The colored people of Washington and the District of Colum bia will tomorrow celebrate the twenty anniversary of their emancipation. If the weather is far, the parade will probably be the larg est of it's kind ever known in Washington. There will be five thousand men in line.
 A number of visiting colored militia and civic organizations from Baltimore, Rich, mond, and other places will form prom inent feature of the parade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-15
THE SAMOAN STORk
Latest News About the Great
 Naval Disaster.
ADMIRAL KIMBERLY's BRAVERY
He Was the Last Man to Leave His Sink;ng
 Ship, the Trenton.

Gathering the Bodies of the Drowned Sailors for Burial-Absolutely IuA lss,&A- blS to Identify Some Of Inc Iscn,a nns, They Were So DisRgured-Ths Hditk cal Situation fin Snmoa Is Cnchasa93d. NAtaafn andtNIallstOn.
The Arizona sentinel., 1889-06-15
 GARDEN VEGETABLES.
A System of Irrigation That Insures Fin
 and Profitable Crops.


 and Profitable Crops.
 To irrigate all kinds of garden vege- tables, construct lateral, or sub. ditch, to run across the head of the arden in order to easily turn the water into each row. Run shallow ditch or furrOw between each row to keep the water from flooding the sur- face and coming direct in contact with the growing plants. Turn into a few rows sufficient water to fairly fill the furrow allowing the water to run un- til the soil is saturated nearly up to the row. Then shut off the water and turn it in two other rows until the whole plant is irrigated, provided that all the different vegetables need water at the same time. When cu- cumbers or melons are plant ed, run the irrigating furrow each side and close to each row. These furrows should not be disturbed in cultivating, but left to be used after the vines have grown too large to cultivate. No exact instruc- tions can be given as to the time of watering; the operator must use his judgment and apply the water at such times and in sufficient quantity to keep the different kinds of vegetables in a thrifty, growing condition. always bearing in mind that too much water is fatal to success. One of the most important factors in irrigating hood crops successfully is to stir the surface soil just as soon after irrigating as the ground can be readily worked. This leaves the surface in fine tilth and prevents the ground from baking, or crusting.
 If one wishes to excel in raising fine vegetables and melons, the plan to pur- sue is to make the lateral at the head of the garden six feet wide with strong banks, and dam across the lower end. Fill this ditch half full of fresh or well-rotted manure and with water as full as the banks will hold and allow it to soak one hour; then turn on head of water and irrigate with the liquid manure, stirring the manure in the ditch occasionally, to secure its full strength. If you want fine vegetables, big melons and splendid straw berries, try this plan.-H, StrattOn, In Farm and Home.
The Arizona sentinel., 1889-06-15
CeIIuIose Armor for Ships.

Cellulose armor for ships is one of the most interesting inventions of the day. It is a ibrous substance produced in France by a secret mechanical process from cocoanut husk. When com pressed its specific gravity is far less than that of cork. It is the lightest solid known, and therefore invaluable for life belts and life mattresses, while in large quantities its buoyancy will make ship unsuitable. It is used to fill compartments in ships side and serves to prevent water entering the ship through hole made by pro- jectile or rock, because the instant the water enters the cellulose is expanded by it to an impenetrable thickness. It does not decay or emit any odor, and has been packed in ships compart- ments without undergoing any change. If a mass of cellulose be penetrated by projectile it will not be ignited by the friction. If the neck of a bottle full of water be filled with cellulose it will effectually cork the bottle. It is coming largely into use in the French navy.-LOndon Court Journal.
The Arizona sentinel., 1889-06-15
THE ARBOR DIABOLI.
Discovery of Third Specimen of the
 CarniVOrous Devils Tree.

Discovery of a Third Specimen of the
 CarnivOrous Devils Tree.
 I have taken much interest in the study of botany during my sOjourn in this country, the fora of which pre- sents one of the richest fields for the scientists in the world, and have wan dered some distance from town on sev- eral occasions in my search for specimens. On one of these expedi- tions 1 noticed dark object on one of the outlying spurs of the Sierra Madre mountains, which object excited my curiosity so much that I examined it carefully through my field-glass. This revealed that the object was tree or shrub of such an unusual appearance that l resolved to visit the spot. I rode to the mountain, the sides of which sloped sufficiently for me to make my way on horseback to within a few rods of the summit. But here was stopped by an abrupt rise so steep that despaired of reaching it even on foot. went around it several times seeking for some way to climb up, but the jagged, beetling rocks afforded not the slightest foothold. On the top of this knob stands the tree I had seen. From the spot on which I now stood 1 could see that it somewhat re- sembled in form the weeping willow, but the long, dropping whip-like limbs were of dark and apparently slimv appearance, and seemed possessed of horrible lifelike power of coiling and uncoiling. Occasionally the whole tree would seem a writhing, squirm- ing mass. My desire to investigate this strange vegetable product in- creased on each of the many expedi- tions 1 made to the spot, and at last I saw sight one day which made me believe l had certainly discovered an unheard-of thing. A bird, which I had watched circling about for some
The Arizona sentinel., 1889-06-15
WOMAN'S PROGRESS.
Rights and Benefits She Has Gained in the
 Past Century.

Past Century.
 In Washington's time women had scarcely any rights or opportunities out of the domestic circle.
 A married woman was legal non- entity. The husband was the legal guardian of the wife, or rather he pos sessed all the rights of both. In law the twain were one, and that one was the husband.
 To-day wife is in many respects a distinct, independent being in law. She may acquire, hold. convey and will property. She may engage in business, carry on trade, make con- tracts. She may sue and be sued, may enforce her rights and defend them.
 Both married and unmarried women have acquired political rights. In cer, tain Territories suffrage equal to that enjoyed by men has been con- ferred on them. In some States they may vote for certain officers and hold certain offices. Everywhere there is a growing tendency to enlarge the polit- ical rights of all women, as there is to enlarge the civil rights of married women.
 Still more striking has been the opening of vast and varied sphere for the occupation of women. In lit erature they have come to the front in large numbers. In trade and industry countless thousands are employed. They are found in office and store, in shop and factory. A large proportion of the sex have ceased to be depend- ents. They have become wage earn CTS and self-supporters. They are re- spected and honored for battling with the necessities of life and earning their own livelihood.
 And this vast army of employed women and girls is destined to in- crease with every coming year.-N. Y. Herald.