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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Nitro-Glycerine Explosion.

P1rTsBURa. Pa, April ia dispatch
from Cygnet, Ohio, says that wagon
loaded with nitro-glycerine shells used
in shooting oil and gas wells, exploded
in the morning with terrific force. Two
men who were on the wagon were
blown hundreds of yards and nothing
was left of them but few strings of
their clothing. The horses were both
killed and the wagon reduced to kind
ling wood. The report was distinctly
heard distance of ten miles and in the
immediate vicinity windows were
broken and chimneys levelled.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
SHOT BY AN ITALIAN.
He Refused to Give . Gang Beer for q
Pair Of SuSpenders.


NEWARK, N. j., April 10. - John
Smith. alias Dutch, aged IS years,
and living at No. 81 Boyden street, was
killed in Gabriel VALENTINES saloon by
Antonio Seravano, aged As years, and
proprietor of an Italian employment
agency.
About 7:3O last night John Kinney
and four others entered the place and
offered pair of suspenders for a pint
of beer. Ssravano ordered the gang out
and they went, but returned later and
Kinney had two iron weights in his
hands. He threw one at Seravano, who
then drew a 36-calibre revolver and
threatened to shoot if the other weight
was thrown.
It was thrown and the Italian dis
charged his revolver, but instead of
hitting Kinney, the bullet took effect
in the right eye of Smith, and resulted
in his instant death.
Seravano gave himself up at the sec
ond precinct
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Gov Kendall Guilty.

JERSEY CITY, NJ, April 19.-The jur y
in the case of Nelson Coy Kendall came
into the Hudson County Court and
rendered verdict of guilty. Coy Ken
DIAL, who is a wealthy grocer of Jersey
City, was indicted for conspiracy in de-
$4,000. The defendant was accused of
having induced his son-in-law, John
Van Loan, who is bookkeeper of the
bank, to overdraw his accounts. Van
Loan is said to have fed to Canada
some months ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Held for the Lake Shore Disaster.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 19.-The grand
jury presented to the Court of Oyer and
Terminer two indictments against Con-
ductor John Houghtaling who ran the
Lake Shore train that was wrecked at
East Hamburg. One accused him of
granddaughter In the second degree
and the other of "the crime of will
full violation and omission of his duty
as railroad conductor by which human
life was endangered" Houghtaling is
out on bail which will be increased to
az 600
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Packages of Oleomargariue Seized.

NEwBuRaH, N. Y, April 10. - Now
York State dairy detectives seized two
packages of what is alleged to be oleo-
margarine from the cellar of Alderman
Alexander Morrison, front street pro-
duce dealer. The cases containing the
stuff were marked ''Oleo," but covers of
canvass concealed this mark. The goods
had been sold to parties in New Wind
sor and returned as unsatisfactory"
Samples of the seized goods will be
sent to Albany for analysis, and if It
proves to be oleomargarine the seller
will be prosecuted.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Death Of q Famous JOCKEY.

DETROIT, April 19.-w. S. Mclaughlin,
better known as "Billy" Mclaughlin,
the veteran jockey, died at Grace Hos
pital in this city yesterday from COM
plication of diseases. He has been
prominently before the sporting pub
lie tor the past thirty years, and in his
time has held the reins with some of
the record heaters of the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
The F Ostal Card Works Still Running.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April 19.-The
ming, and the employees have been paid
part of their overdue salaries, SO that
the threatened strike is averted. Mr..
Wilkinson has not yet arranged mat
ters satisfactorily with the Government
as to the quality of the paper furnished
and the factory may yet be- closed. A
number of attachments were placed on
the property to secure payment for ma
chinery and fixtures furnished.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
The Cuban Emb ozxler t. Go Home.

NEW York, April 19.-In tho case of
Luis Otsizay Corte1, the Cuban official,
who was arrested some months ago
charged with embezzling q large sum
of money from the Spanish Government,
tho United States Circuit Court rem
dered a decision Diminishing tho writ of
habeas corpus obtained on Cortez's be-
half and remanded him to the ustody
Of tho q. S. Marshal pending extradi-
Mon
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
The Dixon-o'Rourko Fla hit.

Boston. April 1s.-Tom O'Rourke, the
hacker of George Dixon, has received .
cable message from the Pelican Club,
London, stating that the match be-
tween Dixon and Nune Wallase would
take place the middle Of June. The
club offers purse of which c400 goes to
the winner and 9100 to the loser, and
allows Dixon 41O0 for expenses.
O'Rourke has cabled his acceptance.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Saturday Half Holiday.

BosroN, April ia resolution was
passed by the Common Council request
ing Mayor Hart to direct that all city
employees whose services are not indis-
pensable shall be given half holiday
without loss of pay on Saturdays dur
ing the months of May, June, July and
August
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
The New Hampshire Governo rship.

MANoHEsrsR, N. H., April 19.-The
Supreme Court has decided that va
oancy exists in the Office of Governor
owing to the illness of Governor
Goodell, and that D. Arthur Taggart,
President of the Senate, must assume
the duties of tho Office until the Cover
nor RECEIVERS. Chief Justice Doc has
notified Mr. Taggart. President Taggart,
will take the oath of Office a. Acting
Governor Tuesday
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19

WAsnNeroN, April 1.-the Secretary
of the Treasury has appointed 8. Q. Os.
born and Eleazsr Baldwin immigrant
inspectors of the Port Of New York,
VIM. Furness Immigrant Inspector 1t
OGdensburgh, and Fred 81. Whitaker
Inspector Of Customs ct New Orleans.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Arr..ted for RobbinR the Mails.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, April 19.-Abram
Bogardus, superintendent of mails in
the Rochester postoAice, was arrested
by Postofice inspectors Coates and
Hartshorn on the charge of robbing the
mails. He has held the position about
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Tn. ohinam.n.s Predio.m.nt.

WASHINGTON, April 10. Secretary
Window has directed that the case of
the Chinaman who is on the bridge at
Niagara Falls N. Y, and who is not al
lowed to return to this country nor to
enter Canada, be called to the attention
Of the United States District Attorney
for sach action as he may think proper.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Pan-Amerioans Finish Their Work.

WASHINGTON, April 49, The Pan
American Conference practically An
ished its work yesterday. Reports of
the Committees on International Law
and General Welfare were adopted.
A meeting will be held to day, at which
Mr.. Blaine will deliver An address.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Abused Hts Trust.

PHILADELPHIA, April 19.-Considerable
interest was displayed by the public in
the trial Of ex-Prefect Henry w. King Of
the Blind Institution, who was
charged with criminal immoral prac-
ticss with a number Of the pupils Of
that institution. The jury rendered q
verdict of guilty. Sentence was de-
fArrAd
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Stabbed Herself in tho Heart.

ELLENvnLE, N. Y, April 19.-Mrs.
Ru1ck was found dead in her bed
at her home on the Mountain, on
the Nswburgh plank road, about Ave
miles from this place. She had stabbed
herself to the heart. Mrs. Ruick had q
family of small children, her husband
was in an insane asylum and she is in
Strengthened circumstances. 1t Is
thought her troubles had made her tenn
porarilY insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Detectives Watching for Strike.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 19.-It leaked
out here last evening that a special
meeting of the Indiana division Of the
Order Of Railway Conductors has been
called in this city for tomorrow to
consider the discharge of twenty con-
duotors on the Pennsylvania roads
during the last two weeks. Pennsyl-
vania company detectives are visiting
every division west of Pittsburg and
three went over the Jacksonville,
Madison and Indianapolis and the
Chicago divisions last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Farewell to Castle Garden.

New York, April l9.-All the en-
ployes at Castle Garden have been dis.
charged, the Government having ceased
to use the place as an immigrant land
ing station. The first immigrant was
landed at the Garden August s, 1855,
and tho last yesterday,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
strikinr for Union Principles.

Boston, April 19.-The stonecutters
of the w. N. Flint Granite Company at
Monson have struck because the COM
pany sent q man to help out in tho
Springfield yards when q strike was re-
Gently in progress, and discharged for
absence a man. who was sent by the
local union to investigate the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Convicted of Voluntary Manslausht.r.

EAsroN Pa, April 19.-Robert Kurts,
IT., on trial here for the murder of John
Weidman, by hitting him in the head
with a beer bottle, was convicted
of voluntary granddaughter and SEN
fenced to six years imprisonment.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
CAPTAIN and Grow Lost.

QUEBEC, April ia dispatch just
received from Cape Ray by the signal
service bureau says the schooner Annie
May was lost At Codroy, and that the
captain and three Of the crew were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
The Cleveland Interview.

NEW YoRk, April 19.-The Evening
Post states sditorially that Mr.. Clsve'
land did not use the spithets concerning
Mr.. Dana which were contained In an
alleged interview printed in thS Wezla.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Denial of q Strike ON the Central.

New YORK, April 19.-Chauncey n.
Depew, the president of the New York
Central Railroad, in An interview con-
corning the reports of an impending
strike says: II know of no great
stories to that effect arc Pigments of the
fertile imaginations of news gatherers
and you can say there will be no strike. :"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19

Sister-Wendell, will you do me
favor?
Wendell-Certainly, If I can. What
is it?
"Mr. Hoyt has been here and asked
me to become his wife. and l told him
would give him his answer next week"
ssWell, what is tho favor you ask?"
81 want you to get his financial rating
for me."-Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Preparlnr for a Long Contest.

NASHUA, N. H., April IA few men
are at work in the carpenter and ma
chine shops of the Jackson Company'a
Mills. There is at present no indica-
tions Of aQagreement between the en-
ployes AM employer and in the interim
the former are perfecting their organi-
cation for long contest.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
imprisonment for Life.

MONTPELIER, Vt, April 19.-J. J. Gas
we'll, the murderer of George Gould,
was sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
Caswell was unmoved and took his SEN
tance as q matter of course.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
The River stlli Rising.

BATON Rouo., La, April 1e.-The
river 10 two and half inches higher
than ever before known here and is
still rising. Front street Is flooded.
The levsss oaanet ste nd much moro Of
y1se,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
His Little Pun.

Charley Lovelox (who sees chance
to say something really bright)-Weally.
Miss Squelcher, you wemind me OF a
cowener's juwy.
Miss Squelcher-Yes? Why. pray?
Charley Lovelox-Why. you sit on
body so, you know.-Detroit Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
m.uif.sto to Enxli.h workmen.

LONDON, April 19.-The National Fed
Grafton Of Labor Unions has issued q
manifesto urging all workingmen
throughout the Kingdom to abstain
from work ON May LIST.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Strikers Fighting the Police.

VIENNA, April 19.-The strikers at
Prague have become intensely violent
and have had frequent collisions with
the police. Many of the rioters have
hean arrested,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
In a Observation-Disclosures Case.

The Court-What is your age, madam
The Plaintiff-Must l answer?
"You must"
"Why. Judge, thought people didn't
have to testify against themselves. -
Puck
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Wages Of Railroad Men.

WAsH1NeToN, April 19.-The annual
report of Carroll D. Wright, Com
missioner of Labor, deals wholly with
railroad labor. 1t is shown that on
sixty representative railroads in all
parts of the country the average daily
wages of employees paid by specific time
is $1.64. Thirty-nine per cent. received
above the average for all. 1t is also
shown that of the 241, $40 employees 101, ;
9O5 earn less than 500 per year. 80 1921
earn from SOL to 5000 per year and 81, :
SIT earn from 1901 to $500 per year.
The average earnings on all the sixty
roads per year is $243.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Chicago Carpenters Rejoice.

CHICAGO, April let appears from
to-day's developments that the end
of tho strike of journeymen car
penters is almost at hand, with
every prospect of victory for the men.
The newly organized Boss Carpenters
Association claim to be able to give
employment to at least 5000 men,
about one-half the number now on
strike. On this basis it is believed the
new association can effect an immediate
settlement with the strikers and get
men at work in a day or two. The arbi-
tration committee appointed by the
bosses will meet the strikers committee
to-day and try to reach a settlement on
the basis named.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
Flannel" 1t Should Have Bee,

"Flannel" 1t Should Have Been.
Ukerdek-We ought to have named
that boy ''Flannel."
Mrs. Ukerdck-Whata an absurd idea!
Why should we have named him Elan
mel?
Ukerdek-Because he shrinks from
washing.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
r.u Overheard and Drowned.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1e.-Jamss John.
son, captain of the British stcams Aip
CraiRhill. from Dsmerara at this port,
fell overheard last night ana was
4EoW1sd.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19

The Final Step Taken.
Husband-Can nothing dissuade you
from your determination to go on the
stage3
Wife-Nothing. have already filed
my divorce papers.-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
The No ID Being Large There
Is Room For All.
q a q

U. S. & Co. do not want the earth
or expect to control the entire Cloth
ing, Hat and Furnishing trade. What
we do control is low prices. What we
will control is cash system of doing
business unequalled by anyone.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-04-19
THEO OLIVER
MANAGER.

A Natural Query.
s'What is Jinxinson doing now?''
ssHe writes funny paragraphs for the
Daily -"
"Funny paragraphs?"
eyes"
"Why doesn't he put them in the pa
Washington Post.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-05-03
wELLINGToN's PLANS.
Ills Designs We're Constantly subject
Sudden Changes,

Sudden Changes,
Before the battle OF Waterloo no one
was probably more uneasy than Lord
Uxbridge, who. If Wellington should be
killed, would be called upon to succeed
him in command. and who knew moth
ing whatever about the Dukes plans.
Il am in very difficult position y he
said to friend. III any accident hap
pens To the aake | shall find myself
commander-in-chief would give any
,hing in the world 70 know the Dukes
projects. and vet | dare not ask him
what ought T. do
After snme consultation on the sub
iect, they went together to Wellington
and frankly told him the difficulty IN
hand.
The Duke listened without impati.
ence. and al the end of Lord Uxhridge's
speech. he said. calmly: ..who will
attack the first tomorrow, or Bona
parte?'
''Honaparte. replied Lord Uxbridge
well, continued the Duke. Bona
parte has NOT given mo any idea of his
projects. and as my plans will de pend
you what mine are?'
Lord | xbridge bowed and made no
reply. The Duke rose, and continued.
touching him in friendly way on the
shoulders:
There l. one thing certain, Uxhr idge;
that is. that. whatever happens, You and
I will do our duty"
lie then shook his hand warmly. and
they separated Lord Z Uxbridge no wiser
than before set feeling that Wellington
had trusted him exactly as far as his ret.
icent nature would allow.
Yet the great Duke did depend in a
great measure upon the application oi
common sense to the needs Of the mo
ment. When he was once asked how
he succeeded in eonqnering Napoleon, ;
marShals. one after another. he replied.
They planned their campaigns just
~ you might make a splendid set oi
harness. II looks very we'll. and am
swers very Ncll. until Il gets broken,
aud then yoo are done. Now, | made
my campaign Of ropes. II any thing
went wrong ] tied a knot and went ON.
0n another oceasiun he confessed that
his surct,ss in life was to be attributed
10 the application 81 good SENSE 10 tie
circumstances uf the moment
Thus, although retieent man by
nature, i, Is possible that he did not ~
main silent from choice alone, but be-
Gauss his designs were 80 subject e
change Christian Union.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-05-03
PuNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

-f1e-'sI love you more than tongue
can tell She fthoughtfullyl-"Su
pose you put 1t in writing, George. -
Munseys Weekly.
-"What plan said an actor TO az.
other" shall | adopt to I'll the house a,
my benetit?' Invite your creditors, =
was the surly reply,
She lat the piano. Listen. how dc
you enjoy this refrain?" lie Very
much. The more you refrain the bet.
ter like it, Musical Courier.
-Tippler you know the reason
why | have never met with success H.
lifeP" Plain spcaker-"Yes; there have
been too many bars in your way
Boston Gazette.
Maud Isn't it queer title for /.
book, mother, Not Like Other Girls?
wonder what she can be IL she is not
like other girls?f Mother-.I don't
know, unless She goes into the kitchen
and helps mother, instead of staying in
the drawing-room to read novels" IN
I. Ledger.
-Bagley - tell you feel sorry for
old Mr. Perkins Hes had very bad
luck with his boys" Bailey-.'Two OF
them are in the states prison aren't
they?" ''Yes aud Jim has just been
elected 10 the Legislature. Time.
Man to aequaintancel-''I see you
had a wedding at your house the other
night Acquaintance Yes, wooden
wedding2- Man why, | understood
your daughter was married" Acquaint-
ance-''She was. Married a stick
Arkansaw Traveller.
Tramp tat kitchen doorl--"That
cake smells tenlptin'." Cook = "It's
some the eookin school young leddies
made twenty things mixed wild forty
things" Tramp II wish | had some Y
Cook-"Wnll, DIN give We a piece II
yell ate IL outdoors 0i don't want Va
70 die in tn house ~. Y. Weekly.
"A lawyer who was pleading a case
noticed that the judge had fallen asleep
But since there IL no one TO hear me,
he went on. raising his voice. Pardon, :"
replied the Judge waking up with a
start, 1T il precisely because ! WAS lis
tening to YOU that | fell asleep" Judge
FIRST Writer 81 am seeking for an
entirely original idea. want To write
something that NO one has ever done be
FORE Second Writnr-"I'li tell you
what you ran write which will be abso
lately without precedent" First Writer
What is it,. second Writef-.'A fay
orable review 81 your own productions
American,
a hotel short time since CIR
inquired If a gentleman a. the table Il
his cup was oat No. said he, but
my coffee Is. The poor girl Was con
siderably confused, but determined /,
pay him In his own coin. While at din
nor the stage drove up, and several com
ing Ia, the gentleman asked. Does the
stage tlisie heres" No. sir exclaimed
the girl, in q sarcastic tone, but tue
passengers do.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-05-03
DONE FOR FIFTY.
six Pe&simists Encounter n Man who Wa
Not as Green AS He Seemed.

six Pessimlsts Encounter n Man Who Was
Net as Green as He Seemed.
A well-dressed stranger was sitting in
a Woodward avenue saloon the other
day when trampish-looking fellow
rame in and struck the place for q
quarter. His request was coldly re-
ceiyed by all except the stranger, who
went down into his pockets, found moth
ing, and finally opened his wallet to
pull out bin and say:
81 have no change. Here's fifty
dollar bill which you can take TO the
bank and get busted and I'll give you
quarter
When the tramp had gone with Ii the
half-dozen men in the place expressed
their wonder and amazement that man
could be found green enough TO take
such risk.
''why. he looked honest" protested
the greenhorn.
"Yes, but he's in Canada by this time!"
laughed the crowd.
"Don't you think he'll come back?"
"why, OF course not. Never heard Of
such thing before"
After being guyed for. a quarter OF an
hour the stranger seemed 70 get nettled.
and when they kept piling IL on he re-
I piled:
''Weli. may be mistaken, but here's
+ fifty that says I'm not Wen give him
fiteen minutes more, and IL he does nos
return Ill lose an even hundred or win
I your money
II was quickly covered, and all sat
down To wait. Not for long. however.
+ In about live minutes the tramp made
his appearance, said lame leg had
/ bothered him about getting around. and
counted down $50 in small bills and sill
yer. The stranger gave him his quar,
ter, raked In his bet, and leaving hall
dollar on the bar for drinks he said
goodbye and walked out Then the
men looked at each other in sheepish
way for long time before one Of them
heaxed dessp sigh and aaid:
'Gentlemen, they are partners, and
we have heen done up for fiftyr'-De.
troit Free Press.