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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
DRAGGED FROM DEATH,
Five Miners Imprisoned by Fire and
 Nobly Rescued,

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Jan 7...-At the Nottingham Mine, in Plymouth, where the disastrous cave-in occurred last week, . terrible accident was aver ted last evening.
 About o'clock a terrific explosion of gas took place. There had been heavy fall of coal and this forced .he gas toward the shaft, but on it's way it was ignited by the naked lamps of the min OTIS and exploded. Tho brattice work and timber caught fro at onco and burned tiercely.
 Five mon were caught between the cave-in and the fire and all manner of exit cut off. The report spread that tho men were dead, and in a few min utes hundreds of mon, women and chil- dren gathered at the mouth of the slope waiting to sec the dead bodies hoisted out.
 The wives and children of the i'm prisoned men became frcnzied, and their grief was terrible to behold
 About half an hour after the fire broke out John D. Humphreys and John Richards were lowered into the mine. When they reached the fire they heard shouts on the other side Putting their hands before their faces they rushed through the fire and drag ged the five imprisoned men out one by one uninjured.
 When they reached the crowd above the rescued men and horses were re- ceived with shouts of welcome, Thomas Richards who was in another part of the mine was severely burned by the explosion and it is feared he cannot recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
SEVEN CLUBS SELECTED,
The American Association Pick Out Their
 Favorites for 1890.

Favorltes for 1890.
 ROCHESTER, N. Y., Jan. 7.-The American Association now in session here has selected seven clube thus far t.Louis, Louisville, Athle tic, Syracuse, Rochester, Columbus and Toledo. Tho eighth club will probably be Baltimore or Detroit.
 The committees elected Ut the fall meeting i'll New York resigned. Presi- dents Phelps held over and Gen. Henry Brlnker of this city was elected vice. president.
 Columbus resigned its place in favor of Rochester. The representatives in the Board will be selected hereafter bv each club.
 It was decided that each club must hle an approved bond for $1O,OOO to guarantee that it will remain in the Association throughout the entire sea- son.
 It was voted that the Association should have'but eight clubs for 1890. The single umpire system was unani- mously adopted.
 The question as to salaries was left to the president with the understanding that they must be lower than last year. Ump1res must report for duty to local managers before 1O:SO on thS day of the game.
 visiting clubs are to receive 40 per cent. of the gate receipts instead of 20 per cent as heretofore, and on Decora- ton Day and July they are to get 50 per cent.
 Tine Schedule Committee will meet at the Leland House, Syracuse, on March 10, when tho now schedule will be decided upon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
JUSTICE BREWER SWORN IN.
The Ceremony Brief and the Business oi
 The Court I'm me tely Com mme enced.

The Ceremony Brief and the Business of
 Tho Court Immediately Commenced.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 7.-David J. Brewer, the new Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, has assumed the duties of his office. On entering the court room he was attired in the black robe of office and took seat quietly at the clerks desk, while the marshal opened the court. The Chief Justice arose and announced that the commission of the new Associate Jus tice was in the clerks hands and called upon the clerk to read it. The reading over, the new Associate Justice arose. and standing at the clerks desk, read aloud the oath of office. At the end the clerk said: ''So help you Cod" and Judge Brewer bowed his acquiescence
 The Marshal, MT. Wright. then es- cortcd Justice Brewer to his seat on the extreme left of the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice and tho Associate Justices lowing to him as he passed.
 The regular business of the Court was then taken up, number of decisions being read.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
AN UNLUCKY TRAIN,

Three Accidents in One Night and Four
 Persons Killed.
 TOMBSTONE, Pa., Jan. 7.-The mail train, west-bound, Pennsylvania Rail road, last night killed two men at Ty- rome, one of them being the train dis patcher, the other has not been identi- fled. The men were walking on the track when struck.
 At Ben's Creek, about twelve miles east of hero, the same train also struck and instantly killed two mon, supposed to be Hungarians in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The men step ped in front of the engine and were ter. ribly mangled. The train was stopped, the bodies taken aboard and brought to Johnstown, where they now lay await ing identification.
 Twou miles further down the road from .Johnstown the same train struck an omnibus which runs between Johns- town and Morrellville and almost killed woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
DEMAND THEIR ARREST,
Dr. Knifin's Attempt at Suicide Regarded
 Confession.

TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 7.-Dr. Knifin's attempt to commit suicide has caused almost as much excitement as the mur- der of his unfortunate wife. He used his pocket knife and cut a jagged gash about three inches long in the right side of the throat. which bled pro fusely. Before committing the deed, he took a heavy dose of aconite. The quantity probably saved his life. for few minutes after he used the knife he threw the drug off.
 The noise made by the retching at tracted tho attention of his brother-in- law, Roscoe Murphy. who was in the been taken i'll, and started to investi- gate. He found the Doctor lying un- dressed on the bed in the room where the murder had been committed.
 The front of his night shirt was cov- cred with blood. He was still con- scious.
 What have you been trying to do, Arthur" asked Murphy.
 Trying to end my wretched life, !" said Kniftin.
 The household was aroused, and Drs. Shepherd and Cooper were at once sent for and a messenger hastily despatched to the home of Druggist Patterson on Mercer street. When Patterson came in he said, when told of the poison:
 w. ny l oOA UcIIoNo u0 ROC any poison"
 "Yes, I did," said tho Doctor. II got it off your boy Ed. Wilkes early in the morning before you got to the store."
 His attempt at suicide will not result even seriously, as the wound was merely flesh one.
 The inquest was adjourned until to- morrow on account of the funeral of the murdered woman to-day. It is be- lieved that the inquest will last several days. About sixty witnesses have been subp9naed to testify at the inquest. Among the witnesses will be those who will testify to fact in connection with the alleged burglary of Nov. 80.
 The people demand the arrest of Dr. knittin and Miss Purcell. The Doctors attempt on his life is regarded as con elusive evidence of his guilt and is con. sldered as equivalent to a confession.
 Dr. Knittin himself says he did the deed because his troubles were moro than he could bear. He says his mind became totally unhinged, and in a mo- ment of rashness he attempted to take his 1ife
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
A BAD GANG CAPTURED.
Bound Together by Thrilling Oaths tt
 Wreck Traius and Rob Passengers.

Bound Together by Thrilling Onths to
 Wreek Trains and Rob Passengers.
 HARRINGTON, Me-, Jan. 7.-Emery E. Oakes. of West Phillips. arrested, few days ago for placing Instructions on the track of the Franklin tS Megantic Railroad, in Salem, has confessed to Sheriff Sylvester.
 Oakes says he is in Q gang of three, composed of himself, Henry Buzzell, of salem, and Jesse Boyer, of West Phil lips, bound together by thrilling oaths to wreck trains. rob mails and passen- gers. Their headauarters, he says, are in an old lumber camp on Mt. Abram Buzzell was arrested and brought here Saturday. and Officer Gould telegraphed that he arrested Boyer at Andover to- day and will be here with him this evening"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Poisoned the Entire Family.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va., Jan, Ed, ward Church, 17-year-old boy living charged with poisoning the entire fam fly by putting rough on rats" in their bread. One little girl is dead and four others of the family are believed to be dying. The young murderer confessed hls crime to a friend and then fled. He has not yet been captured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The young King of Spain is very sick with influenza.
 Ex-Governor Waller of Connecticut has arrived in London.
 The dry goods store of F.. ]. Clark at Oneida, N. Y., has been closed by the sheriff.
 Fred l.. Payson'S store in which the postofiice was located. Insurance, g., 700
 The works of the Union Compressed Brick Company, near East Brook field, Mass. were completely destroyed by fire.
 The Prince of Thurn Taxis died at his residence at Ratisbon from pneu monia. He was in the 23d year of his age.
 Martin Oblender. young man of Lancaster, Pa, was attacked by la grippe and died after two days sick ness.
 Perley Aver, proprietor of tho Parker House in Dover, N. IT,, died of typhoid pneumonia caused by an attack of la grippe.
 of Referee Weeks the Flack trial in New York city has been postponed for one week.
 William Moore, q well-known rail road contractor and sporting man of Plainfield, N J., died of pneumonia, brought on by la grippe. He leaves an estate valued at $500, LOGO.
 The United States Circuit Court at Hartford, Conn, has given decree in favor of the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company against tho American Telegraph Company for S3, 900, 900, with interest amounting to S1, 156, 3s5.
 Dr. Allen II. Oliver, Superintendent ot the Sunday School of All Saints Episcopal Church, at Fanwood, N. J., has disappeared. The doctor built a house near tho station. but the busi ness was not remuneraLive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
for MurderlnE His Wife.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Jan. 7.-Johr. Bassette, who killed his wife with an axe, at Ludlow on Dec. 26th, was taken from tho Springfield hospital, where he was sent to recover from the knife wounds which he inflicted on himself, and arraigned He was stu bborn and adhered to the statement that he did not remember anything about tho crime. plea of not guilty was entered and he was remanded to jail without bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Ends Bursting in the Trees.

READING, Pa., Jan. 7.-Farmers are ploughing as though it were spring, and sheep and cattle are running loose in pasture. The buds are bursting on the trees. and early wild flowers and cultivated plants are beginning to bloom. In many places the meadows are fairly yellow with dandelions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
The Raflrood Strike Ended.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. "A commit zee representing the strikers on the various lines Cf the Mackey system held a long conference with Mir. Mackey which resulted in settlement of their difficulties. Neither the railroad otti. basis the adjustment of the differences was settled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Collision With D Wild Freight Train.

KEENE, N. H., Jan. "A local freight train of ten cars on the South Cheshire railroad, collided on this side of East Westmorland, with wild freight train of twenty cars running north. Engi- neer S. w. Slate and fireman Gibson of Bellows Falls were killed on the local freight and others are reported injured. The locomotives and number of cars were wrecked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Preparing for War.

LONDON, Jan. 7.-Lord Salisbury to- day sent fresh note to the Portuguese Government on the African question.
 He ignores Portugal's pretensions, and insists upon Portugal respecting the rights of England. He threatens an immediate rupture of diplomatic rela- tions or worse, unless satisfaction is given for Major Serpo Pinto's outrages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Appointed by tlle President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-The following postmasters have been appointed by the President: Fayette A. Milliken, llolley, Orleans Co.,, N. Y.; Theo. T. Woodward. West Troy, N. Y.; Charles N. Canton, Cohoes, N. Y.; A. E. Bal lard. Ocean Grove, N. J.; Albert Glenn, Sandy Lake, Pa.; J. T. Carothers, Will kinSburgh, Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
WILL BATTLE TONIGHT.

Barnes and C0xe to Engage in n Fisti0
 Encounter at Buffalo.
 BUFFALO, N. Y., Jan. 7.-Tommy Barnes, the New York feather weight, will fight Scotty Cole, of this city, to. night.
 Barnes says he is in the pink of con. dition and fiji to fight for life. He tips the scales at 11s pounds. Coxo ha been training steadily and is in fine condition.
 Jack McAuliffe, the famous light. weight, who is on route to San Fran cisco to fight Carroll, stopped off here to-day and will remain a few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Admiral Willis ConyaIescent,

LONDON, Jan. 7.-Admiral Pravo Will lis is convalescent after an attack of influenza. His great age--99 years makes his recovery remarkable. He was a amidshipman on the shannon when she fought in the famous battle with the American frigate Chespeake-one of the few sea fights of that war which resulted in victory for the British.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
A Brakeman Injured.

A freight brakeman named Young, ol the New York, New Haven and Hart, ford railroad, was seriously injured Sat urday night. He was known to be all h,st at Meriden he was missed and a ..sarch being instituted he was found un- conscious on the top of car. It is SUD- nosed he was struck by a bridge. he w"s w yuyht to the Hartford hospital for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Railroad Superintendent Farley Resigns

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Jan. 7.-Superin- tendent G. M. Farley, of the Western land Road, has resigned and will re- enter the employ of the Pennsylvania Road, to take charge of the construc- tion of great iron bridge near Pitts burg. MT. Farley succeeded Charles H. Platt as division superintendent last November.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Praise for America.

BERLIN, Jan. 7.-The National Zei- tung," referring to the proposed Worlds Fair in America, eulogizes the achievements of American genius. Tho prosperity of the country is such that while European treasuries are chroni- cally empty, America accumulates a surplus. Amorica's power may, within the next decade, seriously threaten Europe's peace, though the evident mission of the American people is one of civilization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
With tho Presidents Blessing.

BATH, Me-, Jan. 7.-The ship Kappa hammock was launched here. As an out t. come of President Harrison's visit bere MT. Sewall, the owner, receIved hand somely framed portrait of the Presi. dent with the following autographic in scription:
 May every voyage of the ship Rap. pahannock be prosperous.
 ''BENJAMIN HARRISON" The portrait is hung in the cabi1. of the shin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
SufTOCAtad ISY Gna

BOSTON, Jan. 7.-At the lodging house of Mrs. Baker in Kneeland street an inmate, aged 50, who had called himself E. O. Campbell, of Montreal, was found dead in bed, having been suffocated by escaping gas. which had been left turned on. From papers found 1t is thought he was John S. Fuller, of either Brockton or Wareham.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.-For New Ensland: Light showers, followed by fair; westerly winds.
 For Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsyl- vania and Now Jersey: Light showers, followed by much colder and clearing weather westerly winds; cold wave.
 For Western New York and Western Penn- ylvania: Threatening weather and rain, fol. lowed by fair weather; much colder; north westerly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
The Now Ohio Legislature.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan 1.-The 69th Gen. eral Assembly of Ohio organized by the election of the Democratic caucus nom- inees for the various offices. No busi. ness of importance was transacted other than the reception of Gov. Fora. ker's message and the presentation of a resolution in respect to the memory of George II. Pendleton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Fatally Injured By 8 Tunnel Cave in,

NEW YORK, Jan. "A cave-in oc- cured in the Hudson River tunnel while thirty men were engaged on an archway: They all escaped but one Christopher Nelson, of Hoboken, who was caught in the air-lock and severely injured. He cannot recover. Several tons of mud fell and it was hours be- fore the worlmen could be induced to re. enter the tunnel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
German Labor Troubles.

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-The Kreuz Zeitung, discussing the prevailing labor troubles, expresses the belief that German em- ployers must eventually grant privi- those enjoyed by English workmen, es- pecially Tn regard to trades unions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Dr. Burtsell's Rumored Suspension.

NEW YORK, Jan. Tt was rumored that the Rev. Dr. Richard l.. Burtsell, rector of the Catholic Church of the Epiphany, this city, would be suspend cd before Archbishop Corrigan sailed for Rome. It was said that one of the proposed suspensions was to prevent Dr Burtsell from appearing as counsel tor clergymen who are at variance with their ecclesiastical superiors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Bold Robbery in Boston.

BOSTON, Jan. 7.-Charles A. Keane's jewelry store. 1901 Washington street, was robbed of property valued at over $l,O00 last night by five young men who fastened the door outside with a bar of wood and broke in the show window, grabbed all the watches, etc.. they could gather up and fled. The robbers have not been captured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Boston Merchants Contribute S1, ,OOO

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 7.-The Boston Merchants Association, in a letter from President Lane to s. NJ. Inman, sends $1, 900 to the Grady Monument Fund This is the largest subscription yet received here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
BOulangists Still Living.

PARIS, Jan. 7.-The Boulangists arc concentrating their political efforts in Paris. Boulanger, it is said, will con- test the 18th arondissement. The lat est phase of the Boulangist conspiracy is consequently that the municipal Government shall control the police, and Boulanger shall control the muni- cipal Government
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
The Doodle Cases Abandoned.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-District Attorney Fellows says that it would be waste of public money to try any moro of the poodle cases. as an acquittal or at least disagreement would certainly result in every case. He will not go on with their trials
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
FIRED FIVE TIMES.
A Cohoes Husband Attacks His Wife
 the Street.

n NoHooS nusDahu attacks Ills Wife on
 the Street.
 CoHoEs, N. Y., Jan. 7.-Crelas Will lett followed his wife down Mohawk street last night and fired five shots at her. One took effect in the back and may prove fatal. She also received a slight scalp wound
 The woman cried murder and fell to the sidewalk. She was carried int the Clarendon Hotel and medical aid summoned.
 The man was arrested and jailed. He says the reason he shot his wife was that she refused to live with him, and preferred outside company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Failure in the Woolen Trade.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. :. John and Charles w. Schotield x Son, proprietors of the Keystone Woolen Yarn Mills at Manayunlz, made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors. Liabilities estimated at from $25, 900 to $5O,OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Charged With MurLer.

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 7.-Albert w. Miller was arrested at West Fairview charged with having murdered Chris tian Drum at Elm mporium, Pa., in August last. Miller declares that he is inno- cent of the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Noted Burglars Escape iron, ,Ja

WILKEsBARRE, Pa. ,Jan. 1.-Two noted burglars, Thomas Conway and Mike Patterson, escaped from the county iail here at o'clock in the morning by cut ting through the ceiling of their cell and then breaking through the roof, They are Philadelphia crooks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
A Blizzard in KansaG.

EMPORIA. Kan, Jan. 7.-The worst blizzard of the season struck here yes. terday with fierce northwest wind ac' companied by snow. The thermometer fell 52 degrees in 2 few hours, and this morning was 24 degrees below the freez. ing point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
A Battle in East Africa.

from the interior state that Major Weismann after severe fighting cap tured Bwaniheris, a fortified position near Saadani. Many of the natives were killed. Fifteen Germans were wounded. Rifles and ammunition of all kinds were found in tho place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Contested Election Cases.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-The hearings in the several contested election cases in the House began before the House Committee on elections to-day. The West Virginia case of Smith vs. Jack son was the first contested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
A Pennsylvania Merchant Missing.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-The police have been requested to search for Robert B. Ranken. wealthy merchant of Pitts ton, Pa., who left his home December l6 to purchase goods in New York and has not since been heard from. He had a large sum of money on his person.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Tho Ohio Senatorsbfp.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 1.-The Demo- cratic caucus for nomination for candi- date for United States Senator has been called for Thursday morning, January 9, at 7:3O o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Miss Baynrd to Marry a Count.

WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 7.-The en- gagement IS reported of Miss Ellen Bayard, youngest daughter of ex-Sec- retary Bayard, to Count Lewenhaupt, formerly an attache ot the Swiss Lega- tion at Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Heart and Soul With the Broth h erh ood

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan: 7.-M. J. Mad den. the pitcher, says he is With the Brotherhood heart and soul. When am ready to sign 1 will attix my sigma ture to a Boston Players Club con tract'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07

EOR SALE.-My house of II rooms ! and bath room with hot and cold water, sewer connections. furnace. etc. Lot IFS feet deep, containing fruit trees, vines, shrubs. and thirty rose bushes.
 WM W. WHITE. : Maple Ave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
The "Blocks of Five" Charees.

WAsHINGToN. Jan. 7.-Mr Bynum in- troduced in the House resolution for the investigation of the 'Blocks of Five charges against MT. Dudley iD the late election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
Murdsress southworth Dying.

NEW YORK, Jan. Mrs. Southworth, who shot and killed Stephen Pettus some time ago, was said by the Tombs' physicians to-day to be in dying cen, dillon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
20 Per Cent Discount

ON entire stock of Mems, Youths, Boys and Children's Overcoats, Listers and Reefers. No old stock. Every garment new this season. The season has been warm and we find our stock larger than 1t should be this season of the year, and prefer to sell at loss than to carry any over. The original ticket on every garment, with price marked in plain figures. so that you can figure your own discount.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-07
senator Morgan Talks About Brazil.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Senator Nor gan is to-day addressing the Senate again on his resolution in relation to the recognition of the Republic of Rrovil