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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
FOUR MINERS ENToMBEo ALIVE.
Imprisoned in a Narrow Channel by Fal}-
 ing Rock and Coal


 ing Rock and Coal.
 SHAMoKIN, Pa., March l5.-Patrick Leon- ard, Michael Buggy, Peter Nearsheleskia and Vincent Rucush, of this place, and John Hall and an unknown Hungarian miner, of Mount Carmel, are imprisoned in gangSiy of the Black Diamond mine, near the latter town, and it Is question whether they will ever come to the surface of the earth again. The men were engaged in mining coal about 10 o'clock yesterday morning. The cracking of lumber In the gangway told them that rush. and fall of coal was about to occur and to escape, the miners dashed down into the narrow tunnel Nearsheleskia and Rucush were ten feet in advance of the rest, when suddenly mass of rock and coal dropped in front of them, choking up the entrance into the main gallery. As they turned about to escape the falling stuff another mass of rock and timber stopped tAeir retreat, completely lsolating the men from their comrades. An alarm spread through the mines, and the work of rescue began. At o'clock in the afternoon the laborers heard faint sounds of voices, eagerly pushed their work, and two hours later were enabled to hold conversa- tion with Rucush. He informed them of his own and his companions safety. A bunch Of ragged top rock is hanging directly over the mems heads, and may fall at any moment The fate of the men in the second fall re- mains unknown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
OFFICIAL CALLERS ONLY.
President Harrison Receives Cabinet Om-
 cers and Diplomats,

President Harrison Receives Cabinet Off,
 cers and Diplomats.
 WASHINGTON, March l5-The president denied himself to the few delegations that called before noon. Cabinet officers, senators and members were the only persons that gained admittance to his office. Among these were Secretary Noble, Postmaster General Wanamaker, Attorney General Miller, Sena- tors Sherman, Stewart, Spooner, Higgins, Representatives Milliken, Stone, Baker and Morrow
 At l2 o'clock the representatives of foreign governments stationed at Washington, ac- companied by numerous attaches, were re- ceived in the Blue room. The diplomats met at the state department at II o'clock and were introduced to Secretary Blaine by Assistant Secretary Adee. A few minutes after 12 the president entered the Blue room The intro ductons were made by Mr. Blaine, who was prompted by MT. Adce Mr Blaine did not attempt to introduce each diplomat by name, but merely by his official title All the min isters and the members of their suites were attired in full court uniform and presented q brilliant appearance as they fled past the president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
LYNCHEO AND MUTllATED.
Territle Death of Negro at the Hands
 of Virginia Mob,

of a Virginia Mob.
 PAISLEY, Va, March 15-The negro Ma gruder Fletcher, who crimnally assaulted Mrs. Obedah MacCready several days ago. was lynched about 8 o'clock in the morning by party of seventy five men. Jailer Sam uel Nelson was aroused at o'clock by masked men, who demanded the keys of the jail. Mir. Metson refuse to give them up. He was told that if he did not hls house would be burned. Deputy Sheriff Benjamin T. Nelson, who had been awakened by the com motion, came to the scene and told the jailer that he had better hand over the keys, which he did. The lynchers then went to Fetch CTS cell. The prisoner was carrled out He did not demur. The doors to the jail were fastened by the lynchers and the keys re- turned to the jailer. The negro was then hurried off and hung to the limb of pine tree on the edge of the pike about two miles from here. He was cut down at o'clock by Magistrate Higgins, and coroners inquest was held. \ verdict was rendered that Fletcher came to his death by being strangled and shot by persons unknown to the jury Fletcher had four bullet holes in him, two ill the right side, one in the back and one in his head. He was shockingiy mutilated. It is supposed the mutiiation was done before he was hanged. Crowds from all parts of the country came to look at the body Mrs MacCready is in very precarous condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
Bridging the Bloody Chasm.

NEW YORK, March l5-Secretary Oliver Downing, of the New York citzens' com mittee to aid tho National Soldiers home al Austin, Tex, continues to receive many letters from Union veterans and others wh, desire to aid their late opponents. Among the communications received is one from Frederick Grant, who says: Gen Grants kindly feelings toward the southern people though they were once his enemies, is Mrs Grants reason for sending the inclosea check. She wishes you success in your eff forts" Gen. Alfred Pleasonton writes some interesting "reminiscences of the war, and highly praises the bravery and gallantry oi the Confederates, with whom he had many a sharp encounter. Francis Fessenden, of Maine, sends an encouraging letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
Not the Slightest Foundation.

AUCKLAND, March l5.-Advices just re- celved from Samol show that there was no basis for the sensa tional rumor of an engage ment between the United States man of war Nipsic and the German corvette Olga" Far from this tho German officials in the island have entirely gwen up their aggressive policy The proclamation of martial law has been publicly withdrawn, and the Germans have abandoned all claim to the right of searching incoming vessels for contraba q of war Both these steps have met with the hearty approval of all foreign res dents at Apia and have had a quiesing effect. Unusual tranquility pre- vaiis throughout the island Mataafa. how ever, has q force of troops estimatel to be 6,Ooo st'ong. Tamasess's army consists of about FOO men. The men of war, both Ger man and American, stil remain at Apa, ready for any emergency that may arise
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
a Paper from Wood.

Tho discovery of the value of wood in paper making is credited to Dr. II. II. Hill, of this city. About forty years ago the doctor visited the paper mill at Vas salboro, and after looking over tho ma- chinery suggested the feasibility of using wood, and asked why the manufacturers did not get a few bales of excelsior from Augusta, where it was made, and try the experiment of making paper from wood. ''It can't be done," said the manufacture CTS. "Have not you as much gumption as the hornets, whose nests are made of wood paper?' asked the doctor. The re- suit of the conversation was letter, somc time later, from the firms whole sale agents in Boston, asking what they were putting in their paper to make it so much better than it had been. It was the wood, the. first used in this way.- Kennebec (Me.) Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
kcpublican Senators Caucus.

WASHINGTON, March l5.-The Republican senatorial caucus was occupied with the con sideration of two questions: First, whether the president pro tempore of the senate should be elected eveIy session of the senate or whether, once elected, his term continued dur ing the existence of the congress; second, whether the senate should permit the dis cussion on the floor of printing the record of speeches on southern outrages, two resolutions touching which question are now pending in the senate. On neither subject was con clusion reached, but the general interchange of views on the latter question developed the opinion that if the matter was opened up at this time it would give rise to long debate, which would protract the extra session to an undesirable extent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
ENGINEERS SOLELY TO BLAME.
The Hartford Hotel Disaster Due to Will
 full Negligence.


 full Negligence.
 HARTFORD, March 15-Coroner Sperry published his report on the recent Park Cen tral hotel disaster in which twenty three per sons were killed. He finds that the building was of frail construction, but that no build ing could probably have resisted the explo- slon. The boiler was we'll built and was six years old 1t was left unattended from mid night until a. m, except that George Galnes, the colored night porter who was killed, was expected to have charge of the furnace The fires were banked as usual and Edward Boyle, dissipated character, was left asleep ill the furnace room that night No evidence is found of local weakness of the boiler. It contained plenty of water and the disaster was due to overpreSsure and the safety valve being out of order It is clear that the boiler outlets were closed that night and that some person, probably the night 1anltor, turned on the drafts in the early morning. He concludes: II am forced to the conclusion that the explosion was caused by the willful negligence of Alexander Thuer and Amos Risley, and that said Thuer and Nlsley did on the 18th of February, 1889, wlllfully and negligently cause the death at Hartford of the following persons" Here follow the names which have been published. Thuer and Risley ara now under $l, 500 bonds each for trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
All America Wins Apain.

LONDON, March l5.-Between 5000 and 10000 people saw the All Americas defeat the Chicagos by score of to on the Crystal Palace grounds. The crowd was very enthusiastic, and cheered about every play made. John Ward left for Queenstown last night, and will sail for home on the Lloyd steamer Saale. Hanlon will succeed him as captain of the All Americas. Yester- day the teams played at Bristol On Satur- day they will be received by the Prince of Wales and on Sunday they will attend ser vices at Westminster abbey. A throwing match with a cricket ball will take plac l, during the game tomorrow between Ed Crane, the New York's pitcher, and E. J. Bonner, champion thrower of Australia The match will be open to all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
GREAT STRIKES MAY FOLLOW.
Miners and Operators Fall to Adjust Their
 Differences in Convention.

miners and Operators Fall to Adjust Their
 Differences in Convention.
 COLUMBUS, O., March l5.-The joint con- ventiou of Ohio and Pennsylvania miners and operators continued in session all day with the same blue prospects of coming to an agreement upon scale of prices for mine labor. Almost the entire day was spent in hopeless wranglng, interspersed occasionally with caucus of the opposing factions. Late in the day concessions from the original de- mands were made by both operators and miners follows: The operators offer was, for Rocking coal, sixty cents in summer and sixty-five cents in winter per ton, and Pitts burg coal, sixty-nine cents ill summer and seventy-four cents in winter per ton. The miners proposition was for sixty-tiv cents the year around for Hooking and seventy four cents for Pittsburg coal. No further concessions were made by either miners or operators and consequently no agreement re- suited.
 Strenuous efforts were made by several prominent members of the convention to Sring about an amicable settlement of af fairs, and J. H. HySell, a mcuiber of the Ohio legislature, attempted to pour oil upon the troubled waters, but in vain. The conven- ton adjourned sine die.
 AS result of this convention some bitter strikes may be looked for in the mining dis uicts of Ohio and Pennsylvania during the summer and the direful scenes of few years ago repeated, much to the misery of the miners and cost and disconlmodity of the operators. The present scale of prices holds good until May l, winch date may tell sad story. The position of the miners is deter mined one of positive permanency, and they will probably declare general strike on May l unless their demands are complied with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
Could Not Find Evidence.

NEW ORLEANS, March 15-The Picayune's New Iberia special says: The grand jury yesterday reported on the Iberia parish out rages, or regulators case," in which some seventeen persons were charged with con spiracy to banish certain parties The jury say: Fully approaching the grave nature oi this case, the deep interest of the people of our parish therein, and the good name of our people at home and abroad, We spared neither time nor effort in taking and weighing testi- mony and carefully examined all witnesses appearing before us, but we could not elicit evidence against the accused which would justify this body in sending the case before your honorable court"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
Royal Good Fellows,

PROVIDENCE, March l5.-The Supreme As sembly, Royal Society of Good Fellows, now in biennial session here, has elected the fol- lowing officers: Premier, J. G. Whitehouse, Providence R. 1. vice premier, D. R. Brown, Prov .dence, R. l.; supreme instructor, J. H.
 McGregor, Maine; supreme counselor, Hon.
 J. C. A. Bracket, Boston; supreme secre- tary, D. Wilson, Boston; supreme treasurer, John Haslett, Boston; supreme prelate, w.
 G. Weaver, Pennsylvania; supreme director, J. P. Robinson, New Jersey; supreme guard, Hon. Jason H. Talles, New Hampshire; su- preme sentry, c. K. Rogers, South Carolina.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
A MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
Tue Great Copper Works Burned at Ana
 conda, Mont.

Tue Great Copper Works Burned at Ana
 conda, Mont.
 HELENA, Mont, March 15-The most disastrous fire in the history of the territory occurred at o'clock yesterday morning at Anaconda, the lower works of the Ana conda Smeting company being entirely de- stroyed- The concentrator and stamp mill alone were saved. The loss will reach $1,- oO, 600, though Manager Daly will give no figures. The fire is thought to be the result Of plot, as an excellent fire patrol is con stantly on duty, but when the fire was dis covered it had such start that nothing could be done. The Anaconda company is a member of the copper syndicate and it's out put is over S,OO0,0o0 pounds of copper a month. The fire reduces the output one third What is known as the upper works are running full force Upon completion of the plant destroyed the company estimated it would be able to turn out about +, 7,O0O, 900 pounds of copper per month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
CONDENSED NEWS.

The downfall of the Financial union is ad- mi,ted by Its officers, and they arc being watched by detectives in the interest of the Fidelity and Casualty company, which is se- curity for the unlon. A receiver will be ap- pointed on Tuesday.
 Never before in the history of Monmouth county, N J., have there been so many farms offered for sale as there have been this year. Many old farmers have sold out this year and retired to private life or engaged ill some other business. Whether the occupation is not profitable one any longer, or whether the farmers have made fortunes at it and wish to retire, is a conundrum.
 Virgil Jackson was hanged in Utica N. Y., for the murder of Norton Metcalf in Augusta Centre. The crime was committed Sunday afternoon, Jan. 2s, 1SSS, and grew out of the criminal relations between Jackson and the wife of his victim.
 Elizabeth, N. J., is making great prepara- non for its part ill the centennial celebra ation of Washington's inauguration. Appropriate historic exercises will be held in the public schools Friday, April 26, and they will be closed on the 10th.
 The steamer City of Atlanta, from Havana, brought to New York Capt. Jones and eight sailors of the bark MiSpah, wrecked at Cayo Cruz a month ago The men were rescued and conveyed to Havana by the steamer Manila.
 Four hundred and fifty four licenses to sell liquor in Lackawanna county, Pa, were granted Twenty applications were refused and eight held under advlsement.
 Leo Shelly, a giant and an ex-member of Emperor Williams body guard, has applied for relief at the board of charities of Pitts burg He is feet 6 inches tail, has con- sumption, and wants to go to Germany to die.
 Charles Ceary, who murdered Chief of Police Philip Paul at Renovo, Pa., was ai,- rested while attempting to escape on freight train
 The rumored engagement of Governor Hill and Miss Hotchkiss, daughter of the United States consul at Ottawa, bears strong evi- dence of being correct, notwithstanding the governors pubic denial.
 While searching for Giuseppe Bevivino, implicated by theNonfes.ion of Red Nosed Mike in the murder of Mcclure and Flana- gan near Wilkesbarre last fall, in his native town of Molda, party of Italian police in citizens dress halted a young man named Fabiania, who was returning home at mid night from party. Thinking they were robbers he fed, and on being pursued turned and fired. One of the police shot him through the temple. killing him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
READY FOR THE LAND OF PROMISE.
Oklahoma Bills Crowd Moves Today-His
 Appeal to the President

Oklahoma Bills Crowd Moves Today-His
 Appeal to the President.
 PURCELL, Ind. T., March l5.-Oklahoma Bill spent yesterday in visiting the boomer camp here and consulting with the leaders, Arrangements for entering the coveted terri tory were completed and Harry Hill leaves today for Oklahoma. Prairie fires, claimed to have been started by boomers, have burned about fifty miles of grazing land and several cattle Cattlemen endeavored to frighten Hill out of Purcell but failed The following message was sent by Hill to President Harri- son:
 "The situation in Oklahoma is critical. It is a national necessity to have action at once on Oklahoma If the thousands of actual, honest settlers clamoring for admission are deprived of the right to settlement until too late to make a crop 1t will be a severe lisap- pointment, and will cause actual starvation on the border"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
February ExnOrts

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Breadstuff ex. ports from the United States during Febru- ary past aggregated in value S, 293, 765, against SIC, l60, ,SS9; in February, 1888, and for the first eight months of the current fiscal year, SS2, los, ,465, against S92, TIA, ,324 during the same months of the preceding year. Cot ton exports for February aggregated 452, 149 bales valued at $21, ,S09, ,247, against 37s, ,4S4 bales valued at SIS, ,4o6, 3S4 in February, 1888 Exports of the principal articles of provis- ions during the past month aggregated in value ss, ,o+5, s43, against s6 797, 993 in Febru- nrY. 1SSS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
Prospective Lynching in New ,Jersev

Ay"c"ihs HI NC" jersey.
 NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., March 15.-The people of Cranberry Station are much ex- cited over a shocking crime committed by young farm hand l6 years of age. Mrs Andrew Perrine had occasion to be absent from home, and her two young daughters, Annie and Henrietta, aged 10 and Is years respectively, were left alone in the house with a 16-year-old lad, who, at 3 o'clock in the morning, entered the room where the girls were sleeping and attacked both of them. The assailant used a razor on the youngest girl, and left both his victims in @ critical condition. The young farm hand was arrested, and while being taken to the lookup escaped from his captors. He ran in the direction of q woods. A large posse Of men are searching for him. and he will be lynched if overtaken. His name is Philip Painter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE,
Permanent Organization Enected-CIubs
 Wanted to Fill Out,

Permanent Organization Effected-CIubs
 Wanted to Fill Out.
 AUBURN, N. Y., March 15.-The New York State League of Baseball Clubs met yesterday afternoon. Delegates were present from FL mira, Utica, Canandaigua and Auburn. Mir. Gardner was deputized by the Seneca Falls delegates to explain thelr position, which is that they will join the league if the electric railroad is built between Seneca Falls and Waterloo, and there is every indication that it will be done. Reports of committees sent to Rome, BinghamJon and Batavia were made, indicating that Batavia would join the league as soon as it is under way. Bingham ton will join if grounds can be procured, and while Rome refuses to do anything, Oneida will probably be supplied in tne place of Rome.
 A permanent organization was effected with G. Fred Gregory, of Auburn, president; w. w. Wilcox, of Canandaigua, vice presi- dent; J. c. Velder, of Emira, treasurer, and Harry Devendorf, of Utica, secretary. The schedule meeting will be held May at Au-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
A CRASH AT PlTTsBURG.
Five Men Killed and Twelve
 Badly Injured.
EXPLOSION IN THE BOILER WORKS

1t Occurred at Noon While Most of tho
 Sen Were at Dinner-The Cause Will
 Probably Never He known-It Was Like
 Earthquake.
 PrTTsBURG, March 15.-A boiler in the West Point boiler works, owned by A. Mon- roe X Son, on Twenty third street. exploded shortly after 12 o'clock, killing five men, wounding twelve and wrecking the building The force of the explosion was terrible. It shook the earth for several blocks around, shattering windows and creating consterna- tion in the neighborhood
 At noon the whistle was sounded and inn medlately the ma ajority of the sixty-fl em- ployes left the place. Five minutes later every man who remained in the place had been either killed or injured. In a moment hundreds of people were on the ground, and the work of rescue was begun at once An alarm of fire was sounded, but the wreckage fortunately was of brick, and the flames that had started did not make much headway be fore they were extinsuished.
 Bremen and policemen commenced the work of rescuing the buried, and in a short time the dead were reno red. The list of killed Is:
 August Linebach, engineer, terribly muti- lated; single.
 Jacob Reinhemer, boiler maker; married
 Charles Alienbacher, aged 46; married.
 Daniel Clark, boiler maker; single
 James Carter, helper, agel 30; married.
 Martin Conner, aged 24; single; cannot live till morning.
 The complete list of the injured, not in cludmg those whose wounds are merely su- perficial, is:
 William Frouer, cut about face and head
 Frank Smith. a lad, head and legs injured
 Frank Manesky, scalp wounds and shoulder blade broken.
 James Mckee, head cut.
 William Kelly, scalp and body wounds
 James McCool, contuslons on the head and leg.
 Peter Toner, lad, head badly cut and leg broken
 James Mckee, face cut
 B. F. Lea, shoulder crushed
 John Forrest, scalp wounds.
 William Brecker, face and arms and legs cut and bruised
 William Barker, scalp wounds and cut about legs
 The grief of the relatives and friends of the stricken victims was terrible to witness, but 1t Is certainly due to some kind provi- dence that the explosion was delayed long enough to permit the majority of tho em- ployes to be beyond harms reach when it came. Five minutes difference would have meant probably 100 deaths, and the noon whistle was safety signal whose significance was not appreciated until the horror of the scene filled the saved workmen with ave-
 There were some heroic rescues, not to speak of the courage aud bravery shown by some of the poor fellows pinned down by piles of brick and the debris of the factory. The firemen did splendid work, and but for the promptitude with which the ames were conquered the death list would have been terribly swelled.
 The boilers were inspected six months ago and were thought to be in first class con dition. The real cause of the explosion will probably never be known, as the engineer was killed outright
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-15
Charges of Bribery in Boston.

BOSTON, March l5.-The common council last night took another unsuccessful ballot for city clerk. The result was E. U Curtis, 34; J. M. Calvin, 34; E. Stearns, 3. During a warm debate which followed Mr. Mo Carthy stated that he had been offered money for his vote ill this contest and also in that for president of the council at the beginning of the year, but refused to mention any names. A special committee was appoint ted to investigate the charges of bribery.