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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
EXPLOSION IN A SCHOOL.
The Professors Eyes Blown Out and Sew
eral scholars Injured.


BLooMINGroN, ILL.,, Jan. 90 Twenty
persons were injured in the High
school at Lexington, in this county, by
n terrific explosion, which was heard
all over the city.
While Profess or Jess, surrounded by
pupils and teachers, was conducting an
experiment in chemistry in which oxy-
gen was being generated in a retort
composed wholly Or in part of iron,
with iron pipe connections, the retort
suddenly flew to pieces and nearly
thirty people were hurled in all direc-
tions, and twenty of them more or less
mangled. 10 add to the horror of the
scene a can of gasoline through which
4 piece of hot iron had been blown took
fire, and for few minutes it looked as
though the building and some of the
wounded victims might be consumed.
The burning gasoline spread rapidly
over the floor and seats, and the flames
were extinguished after a hard fight, in
which several of the students were
slightly scorched. Those most danger
ously injured by the explosion are as
follows:
Professor Jess, will probably lose his
sight and may die: Berthe Farsel, COM
pound fracture of the leg and artery
cut, likely to die; Cora Kemp, COM
pound fracture of the leg; Hattie Barn
son. terribly bruised: Will Dawson,
badly cut and bruised: Will Hotsen-
pillard, badly mangled.
q dozen others were bruised, cut and
scorched, but these named above are
the severest sufferers. 1t is believed
that the explosion was caused by i'm
pure chemicals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
CALLS IT A BLUNDER
Prof. Phelps Does Not BeIiev,
in Negro Suffrage.
SENATOR SUMNER CRITICISED
His Act Legalizing the Voc Called DIS
psration and Not Craftsmanship.

A Blow at the Face OF Nature Which
Will be Eovenged-It May Cost Nor,
Blood Than the Civil War Did-wha
an Andover Professor Forasnw FIT,
Years Ago.
CHARLESTON, $. c., Jan. 2a.-Prof.
Austin Phelps, of Andoyer. Mass
writes Editor IIemphill, Of tho Charles
ton News and Courier thanking hin
for the courtesy and candor of his crit
lcisms upon some remarks by Prof.
Phelps in regard to Mr.. Grady's Boston
speech.
Prof. Phelps goes on to say that h.
never believed in negro suffrage. He
says Senator Sumner never committed
a graver blunder than in drawing the
act which legalized it. 1t was not
craftsmanship, but desperation. 1t
was a blow at the face of nature. and
nature always reveuges such blows,
1--WE are sure, in such an encounter.
says Prof. Phe ps, Ito get the worst OF
1T: We are Soldering from it now. and
will suffer m .e. 1t may cost more
blood than I'll, Civil War did. The
thinking men of the South have the
sympathy of Q cry thinking man of the
North. Fifty years ago Prof. Moses
stuart. OF Andover Seminary, 4 per
sonal friend Of Calhoun, foresaw the
present deadlock, and told me he saw
no solution but the surrender of two or
three States to exclusive possession OF
the colored race.
But" concludes Prof. Phelps, 81
have never been able to see that Chris
tianity cannot make two col ors in pro
life races live peacefully together, a.
nature adjusts colors in the rainbow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
An Old Man Found Murdered.

BELLEFoNTE, Pa, Jan. 29.-Andrew
Weaver, IS years of age, was found
murdered in front of the house Of h is
danghter-inlaw, Fiette Weaver, about
three miles from Coburn. this county.
There was q large knife wound between
the ribs and penetrating the heart.
Fiette Weaver, Jones Amman and his
mother, Mrs. Amman, were arrested and
taken before Justice Garthoff, who COM
mitted Fiette as the murderess and the
Humans as accessories. They were
brought to Jail here. There had been
quarreling between Weaver and his
daughter-in-law at different times, and
she had been heard to say that she
would kill him if she got the chance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
WANAMAKER SMILES
He Would Accept the Office of
United States Senator.
BUT II MUST COME UNsoUGHT.
White House Reception to Members of
Congress and Judiciary.

Tho President VIII Visit New York Next
Week Tho Direct Tax Bill Passes the
Senatc--An Exciting Election Contest.
National Bank Bill-New York and Now
Jersey fridge.
WASIIINGToN,, Jan. 29-The mention
Of Postmaster-Gcncral Wanamakcr as
u probable successor of Senator Cam
eron in the United States Senate is re-
forrcd to by many who call upon Mr..
Wanamaker at the Postolce Depart
ment.
Ills manner of treating such refer
enccs depends very much upon the
source from which they come, but as a
rule he smiles and looking the ques-
TONER fairly in the face says: Some body
started that rumor, guess. to find out
what people would say about it To
personal arGuaintances he adds that of
course he is not candidate.
To-day in conversation he endorsed
what Postmaster Field of Philadelphia
is reported to havo said in an inter
view: That If tho Office came to Mr.
Nanamaker unsought no would accept
t. :"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
A REVOLVING CRIME
Canada Excited Over a HOr-
rible Revelation.
THE CRIMINAL SENT TO JAIL.
The Details Cause a Sensation Among
Members of Parliament.

Tho government to Take tho Matter Up
and Make All Investigation-Many Ut
tho Victims of Tender Years-A Boom
FlogginE Guilty Persons.
OTTAWA, Jan. 29.-The Government
mas just been acquainted with one of
the most revolving revelations over
brought to light in Canada. The m after
was unearthed in connection with the
proposed Women and Girls Purity
bill introduced this session by Sir John
Thompson, Minister of Justice
A prominent member of Parliament q
few days ago received letter from a
Justice of the Peace in the Provence
OF Ontario giving detailed account of
the occurrence. This letter was i'm
medlately handed 10 the Minister of
Justice who brought the matter to the
notice of the Government The letter
contained sworn declaration to the
following facts:
Clerical Eiend.
young Church of England clergy
man in populouS parish in the west
ern portion of the Province of Ontario
was brought before the magistrate in
question on five charges of debauching
Voting character as to prevent it be-
ing published. In four cases. because
tho boys had not resisted the infamous
proposals of the tiend, the charges were
dismissed. In the last case he was
found guilty and sentenced to three
months in jail, this being the severest
sentence the law allows.
The Church Vestry Desecrated.
From the statements made to the au-
thorltleS in the course of the trial it
appears that this fiend in the garD Of q
Clergyman debauched not less than
twenty young boys in that vicinity.
The rovolting Offences were committed
IN the church vestry and the evidence
went to show that many Of the victims
were of more tender years than those
mentioned at the trial.
sensation in Parliament.
The details of the horrible occur.
renee were whispered around among
the Members of Parliament ana created
profound sensation. 1t is understood
the Government intends taking the mat
ter up at once and appoint commits
sion to take all the evidence in every
case with WOW to ting moro
severe punishment on the fiend.
Sir John Thompson admitted to
correspondent this morning that the
particulars as given are correct. lie
was of the opinion that the knowledge
OF the facts of the case will ensure the
passage of the Purity bill which pro-
vides for the logging Of persons found
guilty Of debauching young boys and
girls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Archbishop Corrigan, of New York,
has arrived in Paris.
John Most, the New York Anarchist,
was released on So, QUO bail.
The Leconey murder case will be
tried on Monday. at Camden, y. j.
The will Of the Duke of Aosta be-
queaths $500, 900 to his three sons.
Mrs. Langtry is confined to hcrapart.
ments, in London, by q slight illness.
At Lowell, Mass, the Sawyer car.
rlage w orkS were damaged by fire last
night to the extent of -, 500; fully i'll
sured.
The oath annual report Of the New
Jersey Home for Disabled Soldiers al
kearny, shows receipts to be 500, 9n.93
disbursements, S54, O3l.14
Otto IL. Stuhl. who was charged with
mbeZZllng money from F.. w. Walker,
the manager OF Washington. d. c.,
publishing house, was arrested in Bos-
ton.
Ex-Governor Bross, OF Illinois, and
for the past twenty years q large stock
holder and editorial writer of the Chi
cago Tribune, died at late hour last
night.
Tho Congrega tional Church at Dem
ver Centre, Mass, has been destroyed
by fire. Tho loss is $4,000 Tho
church was an historic one, being the
successor of the ancient Sales villag,
parish church in which the witchcraft
troubles began.
1t is stated that y hurricane has done
much damage at BuenoS AyreS. The
bark Signal. from Cardiff, was sunk al
Buenos Ayres, having collided with the
steamer Llewellyn, for Liverpool. The
latter was SO badly damaged that it was
necessary to beach her.
Thomas Webster, of Somervillo, n
j., and his wife were out driving. and
while crossing the tracks OF the Lehigh
Valley Railroad the carriage anu horse
40 feet, landing on heap of stones.
The horse was instantly killed, but
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster escaped with a
few slight injuries.
Charles d. Andras, n wire mat agent
whose parents arc wealthy residents OF
Rochester, n. Y, was found in All-Saints
Church at Toronto Ont, stark naked an,
kneeling against tho altar. Andras
was arrested on Il charge of insanity.
He stripped himself of clothing in his
cell and would wear nothing. lie was
remanded for week
AT Comfortable, in the town of NORTH
Providence, II. l., Paul Darabit, a Turk
com itted suicide by hanging with Il
rope made of his underclothing. in the
lookup, in which he was confined on a
charge of incendiarism, in firing the
two-story dollhouse of Henry Il. Hill
on Sunday last.
James Gilbert, well-known as the
eight-foot giant of Barnum's circus
and now employed as a Waterman a.
Scranton, Pa, is announced to be mar
ried. on the evening of February - tC
a young Hyde Park woman, named VIII
liams, who, several months ago, was
prominent among the Salvation Army
workers in Scranton.
Pastor Ernst, who was accused o.
fraud in connection with tho music feS
tival of st. Jacobs Church in Buffalo
N. Y, was dismissed at 4 largely-at
tended meeting of the congregation
The ballot was unanimous. Mr.. Ernst
read a long statement, but it had nc
effect. Nothing was done towards fill.
ing his place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
"Everybody Is Happy but Me-"

ELIZABETH, n. j., Jan. 90. EVERY
body is happy but me-" AS he uttered
these words last night William II.
pocket, and, putting it to his head,
pulled the trigger. The bullet entered
his mouth and passed through the top
of his mead. lie died in few seconds
Many years ago he was a prosperous
builder hero, but he lost all his prop
crtv in the panic Of 1873. He quarreled
with his wife about two years ago, and
she left him, and with her six children
went to live with her mother
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
New Raj road Chartered.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Jan. 29.-The Stat
Department granted a charter to the
MinZua Creek Railroad Company. Its
capital stock is $l20. 900, and the length
OF the line will be II miles. t will OK
tend from Anderson switch on the line
of the Western New York & Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company to the big
bridge on the New York, Lake Erie Il
Western Railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
THE POSTOFFlCE STEAL.
Expert Accountants Find Now York's Late
Cashier Short Nearly $4,000.

New YORK, Jan 2..-The deficit in
the accounts of George II. Lounsbery
the late cashier of the postotiice, is
ohc1ally placed at $47, $50. 52, and it is
Claimed by the expert accountants who
were engaged in going over the
books, that this money was all taken
between Jan. l and the day of Louns-
bery's last appearance at his desk.
a rumor is current that the postotfice
authorities have directed the eye Of
suspicion against some other EN- ployes
OF the department, as we'll as against
one or more persons on the outside. No
one will say word about the case di-
rectly or indirectly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
STRUCK THE LAWYER,
OswcGo's Exciting Divorce Case Develops
Another Sensations.

OswEGo, N. V. Jan. 29.-The case
of Edward E. Frost, against his wife,
Mate j. Frost for divorce, which has
brought forth many surprises hero for d
week past, developed another sensation
John J. Lamoree, one of the counsel
for the plaintiff, asked IL witness sew.
eral questions as to the character Of a
sister OF Deputy Sheriff w. j. nemr,-
sey. The latter on hearing this rushed
into the court room and planted a heavy
blow in tho lawyers face. Before the
astonished attendants could recover
their wits Dempsey walked out of the
room and has not yet been arrested
The case is being tried before Justice
Churchill and jury, and owing to the
prominence of the parties, is attracting
much attention. Detectives are search
ing for several missing Witnesses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Husband and Wife Equslly Guilty.

New YORK, Jan. 29.-In the suit of
Capt. Frank Harrison, of the 18th Regi-
ment, N. G., S. N. Y, for divorce from
his wife, Nellie DeGes Harris on, in
which Mrs. Harrison interposed cross
suit for divorce from the captain, each
charging the other with adultery, the
jury found both parties guilty of adul-
tory. The case now goes to the special
term for Judgment on the findings of
fact. 1t is possible that neither party
will be granted a divorce, both being
adjudged equally guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
VIII Stop Injurious Competition.

BosroN, Mass, Jan. 29.-There are
50 establishments in the country en-
gagged in making cordage and binding
Irvine, and they have formed as associa-
tor to avoid any competition in the
buying Of fibers which heretofore has
forced excessive prices to the injury
not only of manufacturing interests but
also at the expense OF consumers Of
rope and Irvine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Fifteen Indian Skeletons Found.

PLEAsANTvILLE, N. j., Jan. 90
Workmen engaged in digging and grad
ing Edgewater avenue were startled in
striking what is thought to be an old
Indian burying ground. About fifteen
skeletons were taken out, many of
whom the worllmen found in sitting
position. 1t is thought four of the num-
Der were chiefs, as they were found to
be buried apart from the rest. One of
the four had been buried with an ex-
tremely large sea turtle she'll over his
head
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
The President win VISIT New York.

WA>ulN,luN. Jan. 30.--Prcsident
Harrison has decided to go to New york
next week to attend the Judicial Cen
tenary to ho celebrated there. He and
the Attorncy-Gcncral. Secretary Tracy
and Secretary Noble will leave Wash
ington at > o'clock Monday afternoon
on board of Il special train, reaching
New York ihat evening. There will
be Il large number of Senators and ep-
rcScntativcs on the same train, besides
the members of tho supreme Court.
who will go over in a body The Presi-
dent will return on Tuesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
KILLED BY A BLAST,
Railroad I-nborers Meet with u Terrible
Accident in Pennsylvania

i"ilroad Inborsrs Meet with Terrible
Accident in Pennsylvania
SUNHUEl, Pa, Jan. GA gang Of
Italians, Poles and Hungarians, who
were employed in mending the road bed
or the Shamokin, Sunbury and Lewis
burg Railroad set three blasts and then
retired to await the explosion.
For some unexplained reason only
two OF the blasts exploded. Tho mon
dld not know this, however, and had
returned to their work when the third
blast exploded, and they were hurled
in all directions.
Ono of The men WAS instantly killed,
four fatally in ured and dozen others
moro or less injured. the recovery OF
Italians are said to be missing and
arc thought they are under the debris
although it has been almost cleared
away without revealing their bodies
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
kn Ghts In tina Coal Region.

NlLKESBARKE, Pa, Jan. 29.-The
quarterly meeting of ID. y. rs, X. of L..
at fittston. adopted resolutions favor
ing the Australian ballot system and
advising members Of tho Order cease
traffic with foreign peddlers. Tho SEN
tlment OF the meeting was favorable to
the formation of an anthracite dist rict
assembly covering all the anthracite
coal fields of Pennsylvania. Delegates
were present representing over 1000
organized workers in the Knights Of
Labor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29

NEW DIRK, Jan. 20. by an explosion
at the Standard Oil Works at Hunters
Point five tanks Of oil were burned
Tho loss is from $50, 900 to 5000, 900.
The reports that several workmcn had
been killed were unfoundcd No one
was in iurcd. The oenSe smoke caused
by the burning oil created great con-
sterna ton in the neighborhood but the
fire was soon under control.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29

DENNISPoRr, Mass, Jan. 29.-Andrew
Wheldon, of South Dermis, aged sc, and
who for many years has been an in
valid. committed suicide by jumping
in a we'll fifty feet deep, pondency
and family troubles are supposed to
have caused the act The deceased
leaves a widow in a nervous asylum,
and three children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29

WA~IlNGTNN. Jan. ~. Thoio is con-
Siderable excitement over tho Mudd-
Compton election case now before the
Elections Committee of tho House.
Roth parties are represented by counsel
and II large number of witnesses arc
present from Maryland. 1t is the most
interesting of the /, cases before
the committee. The contestant, Sidney
+. Mudd. charged that Mr.. Compton
who has served several terms in the
House. was elected by fraud and in
tim ida ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
An Aged Lady'a Hold on Life.

READING. Pa, Jan. GA SO years
Of age Mrs. Elizabeth De Hart, of 1914
Mineral Spring road, is cutting her
third set of teeth. She has also had
the grip, followed with pneumon but
is now improving. About eight weeks
ago she fell down stairs and dislocated
her right elbow and fractured her left
arm. All of her wounds are healing
nicely, but she is unable to use either
of her arms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Philadelphia Makes nm EXCHANGE.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29.-It is report
ed that the Philadelphia Brotherhood
Club has completed deal with the
Boston Brotherhood Club by which
kilroy is to be transferred from Boston
to this city. A cash bonus and pitchers
Cunningham and Hustled are given by
the local club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. -" After being
out nearly twenty-five hours tho jury
announced Its inability to decide
whether or not James. alias Freddy
Barry. was the man who cut the throats
of and robbed tho aged Kelly sisters in
heir little candy st re on January rs.
The jury was discharged AMI Earry's
bail of $1,000 was continued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29

PUNXTUTAwNEy, Pa, Jan. 29.-Over
90 men and six women, Poles and
Swedes, arrived from the anthracite
coal region to-day and were taken to
Walston mine, where they are expected
to go to work. The strikers collected
in large numbers to look at the new ar
rivals and probably would have made
trouble but for the presence of the
Pinkeruon guards, who dispersed them
There were five evictions, but many of
the miners, however, voluntarily left
their houses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29

WAsIINGToN, Jan. 29-The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Harrison, assisted by
Mrs. Morton and tho ladies of the Cabi-
net, gave reception to the Members Of
Congress and tho Judiciary, at tho
White House, las; night, from 9 to IL
o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Fred Carroll Signing Players.

PITTsBURG, Pa. Jan. ga telegram
from Fred Carroll, whom manager Han
Ion sent to St. Louis, says: 'Have
signed Robinson for Pittsburg Players
League and Brennan for Cleveland
Players League. Leave for Kansas
City to sign Burns for Pittsburg Play
ers' League Tomorrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
summer Cottages Robbed.

GLENS FALLS, n. v, Jan. GA
number of cottages at Hulett's
Landing have been recently en-
tered by burglars. Among them
are those of Frederick Condit, of
Providence; r. l. James and Il. Kit
chell, of Newark, n. D., and c. O. Kim
ball, of Now York city. Rewards of
$500 are offered for the detection of the
thieyes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
New national Eank fSill

WAsHlNGToN. Jan. p.-Rcprcsenta-
tive Dorsey, chairman OF the House
Committee on Banking and Currency.
has prepared a National Hank bill which
be will soon present to the House. It
provides for tho Issue Of $500, 600. 600
two per cent. bonds to run fifty years
and to be used exclusively as a basis
for National Bank circulation. The
proceeds from the Salc of the bonds are
to be applied to the redemption of
bonds now outstanding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Gen. Fremont to be Retired.

WAsHNGToN, ID. c., Jan. 29.-At a
meeting of the House Committee on
Military Affairs, a favorable report on
the bill placing General John G. FIRE.
mont on tho retired list of the army,
with tho rank of Maior-General, was
ordered to be mado to tho House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Ada m ForepauGh's Wtll.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29.-Adam Fore
paugh's will gives half the testator's
property to the widow and half to the
son, after providing for the support of
testator's father during his life. The
estate is valued at about $1,000, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Opposition for New Hnmpshire's senator

MANCHESTER, N. H., Jan 90 Hon.
James f. Briggs, of this city, who
was elected to the 45th. 10th. and 47th
Congresses, and served in tho last named
as Chairman of the House Committee on
Expenditures in the War Department,
will be q candidate for tho United
States Senate against Senator Blair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
For u SHIN (annl.

WAsuISGroN, Jan. GA bill was
introduced in Congress to-day appro-
priating $50. 900 to survey route for
ship canal connecting Lake Michigan
and Lake Superior. The bill has been
prepared by William II. Morrill,, the
chief promoter of this canal who is
now here The scheme has boon en-
dorscd by tho Legislatures of Michigan,
Illinois and Wisconsin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Favor BALLOT Reform,

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. ga paper
here prints letters from Governor
Beaver, Hon. Chauncey +. Black, Con-
gresham Bayne, Auditor-General Nc
Calmont, Congressman Scranton, and
State Senators Hines and Waters, ia
voring tho Australian ballot system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
A Labor Fight to the Finish.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan. 20. AT 6
o'clock last night the finishers Of the
Birmingham rolling mill stopped
work and the mill will close down. The
men say it is fight to the finish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Murdered and Burned His Wife.

CANANDAIGUA. n. v, Jan. 29.-The
residence of Frederick johnson on
Warden Hill was destroyed by fire. A
search Of the ruins revealed the body Of
.Iohnson's wife. The position Of the
body indicates that butchery preceded
tho incineration, as the head and trunk
were six feet apart. The police are Of
the opinion that johnson murdered his
wife, set fire to the house and then ran
away. The couple lived very unhappy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Trouble Ouer IL NOn-Union Man.

EAST BRIDGEwATER, Mass, Jan. 20. -
The shoe factory of Samuel Shaw &
Co., at Elmwood village, has been shut
down owing to trouble over the hiring
of a non-union man. Mr.. Shaw says he
anticipated no trouble in filling the
places of the men who are out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Knocked Out in tho Fourth Round,

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29.-Joe Bow
ers, of London. weight 1853 pounds, was
knocked out in the fourth round by
Billy Smith, the Australian. weight
1858 pounds, at the Occidental club
rooms last night. Frank Glover was
referee,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
A snow Blockade Raisetl-

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29.--Superin-
tendant Fillmore of the Southern Pa
cific says the blockade in the Slerras is
practically raised and all west-bound
trains at Truckee, Wadsworth and
Reno will move tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-29
Ran or With Another Mana Wife.

LocKPoRT, N. Y, Jan. 29.-Joseph
Platt, of Middleport, six miles east
of hero, is missing. He represented
the hay firm of Robinson. Compton 4
Lewis, at Asvoca, N. Y. He has $1,000
of the firms money with him and also
Q married woman of Avoca. He has a
wife and three children at Middleport.