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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
THE CYLINDER EXPLODED.
Several Men Killed by the Bursting of q
Tank of Metal in Binghamton.

Several Men Killed by tho Bursting of q
Tank of Metal in BinEhamton.
BINGHAMToN, n. Y, Nov pa
cloud burst deluged the city at $3.50 yes
terday afternoon, filling the main tn or.
ought fares with water and causing sew
eral sewers to burst. While the storm
was at its height a terrific explosion
Jared the northern portion of the city,
the Diet onation breaking window glass
and shaking dishes from shelves.
From the Parlor City Boiler Works
came IL cloud of smoke and the odor of
burning flesh filled the air.
The cupolA of the foundry consisted
of huge cylinder containing ten tons
of molten iron, extending through the
roof the building.
The bottom of the cupola was fas.
tened by braces from the ground, and
underneath wa the fire used in heating
the metal. The terrific downpour OF
rain had caused a stream of water to
follow the pipe down through the roof,
washing out the earth around the braces
supporting the door of the cupola.
Six workmen were in the furnace.
They stood in a circle around the cupola
waiting for the release of the molte q
metal. Without the slightest warning
the braces gave way, allowing ten to ms
of the fluid metal to fall into a large
pond of water.
Instantly there was q fearful explos-
ion, and the heated metal was thrown
through the sides of the building dis
tRnce OF BOO feet, and the rear Of the
st4pctprp was wrecked.
When sid arrived IL was found that
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
not one of the employees had escaped.

not one of the employees had escaped.
John Mcmahon was found lying near
the retort literally roasted. The melted
iron still chung to his body, and when
picked up the flesh dropped off, expos
ing the intestines and portions of the
thigh bone, while he was otherwise
fearfully mangled.
John Gilroy was found lying near the
door moaning in pain, the iron having
completely dest royei the sight of both
eyes. Martin King was badly burn ed
about the face and upper portions of his
body, the flesh being literally roasted.
John Nolan, ST., and John Nolan, jr,
were terribly burned about the head
and face, but the physicians hope to
save their eyesight. Michael Hallora-
han was seriously burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
IT Is MINNEAPOLIS
The Republican National Con-
vention to Be Held There.
JUNE 2 SELECTED AS THE DATE.
The Twin City Captured ths Prize on
the Seventh Ballot.

Cincinnati Men Stnod Firm to the Last
- Able Presen tment of the Claims
of tho Different Cities -CIarkson Sue
cesds Quay and Barbour Replaces Dud-
ley General Satisfaction Expressed at
the Selection.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24-Minneapolis
has won the prize The Twin City cap
tured the next Republican convention
on the seventh formal ballot, which
stood: Minneapolis, 30; Cincinnati, 10;
New York, 3. Total votes, At; neces-
sary to choice, "a
The long hours of speech making
came to an end at p. M, when the
committee went into executive session.
The ballots were secret. OF the 49 mem
bers of the committee the only absentee
was New Mexico's representative. The
following tabulated account of the bal
I0t all
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24

New MILFORD, Conn. Nov. 24.-Mrs
Emma Stockder, a well-known young
married woman of this town, recently
sued her husband for divorce. The couple
separated some months ago and the hus
band was anxious to gain possession of
their child. On October 10 he caused his
wife's arrest on the charge of improper
conduct, and day or two ago brought
suit for divorce on statutory grounds.
He is now in Jail on a charge of as
saulting his wife. The wife alleges
that Stockder and two com panions callel
at her house, assaulted her, and at
tempted to abduct the child The
mother chung franc tically to the child
and Stocker did not succeed in his at
ATTEMPT
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
Reducing His Bill

This is the time when the gobbler
ceases to be gobbler and is gobbled.
This is the season of the year when
the small boy looks forward to roast
turkey and mince pie, and when the
careful parent provides his children
with warm winter clothing. We are
a friend of careful parents for we pro-
vide ECONOMICAL clothing and
keep every article a boy wants for
dress or comfort, as we'll as everything
a man wears for winter wear. Give us
a call before Thanksgiving.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
Two School Houses Blown Down.

CARLISLE, Pa, Nov PA terrific
rain, wind and thunderstorm passed
over this section of the Cumberland
valley yesterday afternoon, doing con
siderable damage to property and, per-
haps, causing loss of life In the sur
rounding country the storm was much
more severe. Many buildings are blown
down, roots blown off and trees up
rooted. While school was in session t
the Graham school house. the roof wa s
blown a distance of 80 feet and the
walls fell in. Many pupils were in
jured. The ''Sunnyside'' school house
was partially blown down, and a num-
Der of the pupils were more or less in.
iured
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
Cand Id ates for a JudEeship.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, Nov 24.-Tne Cam
bria County Bar will urge Governor
Pattison to appoint Col. John P. Lin.
ton, of thlS city, to the vacancy on the
Supreme Btnch made by the death OF
Justice Clark. 1t is understood that
the Indiana County Bar will also be
unanimous for Col Linton. The Bed
ford and Somerset btrs will both sup
port President Judge William J. Bler,
now of the Sixteenth district. He is a
brother of Col. Georg, f. Baer of Read
ing, who is reputed to have considerable
influence with the Governor
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
WHY SHOULD WE BLAME THE CAN
NIBALS?"

man, even if he prefers him "wel
done?"
1t is right that we should be thankful
and eat much turkey on Thanksgiving
day, for yea, that which we do not eat
will be warmed over for us the rest of
the week.
We have much to be thankful for.
The worlds fair is bound to be held
sometime, new states have been added
to us, and baby's teeth have come
through we'll Next year we will have
politics. Let us be thankful that it is
not this year.
If we are sons or daughters who have
fled or been kicked from our fathers
home in days gone by, let us remember
that Thanksgiving day is the dandy
time to waltz home and have all for
given, unless the standard Thanksgiv-
ing day story is wrong.
If we are rich, let us be thankful that
we know not the pangs of poverty, and
if we are poor, let us be thankful that
we do not have the care and responsible
ity of great wealth.
Let us be thankful anyway.
CHARLES NEWTON HOOP.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
Roads Washed Out,

CORTLAND, N. Y, Nov. 24-The storm
here yesterday was unusu ally severe and
was the heaviest of the year. The
downpour of rain was terrific and was
accompanied by lightning and a high
wind. The storm was at its height at
four in the afternoon and ragged wi tt
undiminished fury for fully half an hour
The streets were flooded, some being
ankle deep in water. Many country roads
have been temporarily rendered i'm
passible, while several washouts have
more or less delayed railway traffic.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24

same alacrity that he did when 1 first
opened the account with him early in
the season.
l once intended giving my patronage
to a certain grocer. l went to him, in
perfectly good faith, and, as is usual
with me, asked for a little time.
He coughed about thrice in a peculiar
way, to sort of prepare me for the
worst, and said
''Eh-well, you see, Mr.. Hood, we
couldn't do it. Have to draw a line
somewhere, you know"
l was mad in a minute. You know
how the Hoods are, fly off the handle in
jiffy and say things they're likely to
be sorry for afterwards. I blurted out
Indignantly:
Don't you give me credit for
honesty?"
"Why certainly, Hood" he said, ''but
-eh-couldn't for anything else, you
know"
Still that is alien to my subject.
Thanksgiving in general, and Thanks
giving dinners in particular, will al
ways touch responsive chord when
the button is pressed in my vicinity.
We are such good eaters, we Hoods.
There are SO few things that we don't
like. Light meat or dark meat, it's all
the same to us. A little of the breast,
the neck, drum stick or the wishbone
will do us nicely, thank you, and if
they are all gone we can get along
beautifully with the gizzard and plenty
of gravy and stuffing.
1t is very seldom that you hear a
Hood say: 81 never eat that, thank
you" or ''None of the so-and-so for me,
please"
We are not COMMANDERS, but what
other people eat and like, yea, verify,
can we also.
And that's one of the things that
Charles Newton Hood, Familiarity,
''Newt' Hood, has to be thankful for
to-day-his appetite. Rising at d mo-
ment's notice to Pate de fol gras, quail
on toast and blue points, or happy with
stewed grocery-store Goldfish and boiled
potatoes.
If don't particularly like Wand,
just eat a little more to make up.
Why, if should happen along in an
African forest upon pleasant party of
cannibals enjoying a Thanksgiving
dinner of stalled missionary and con-
tentment Herewith, and I was hungry,
and they should ask me to sit by and take
pot luck with them, it would be just
like me to squat right down on the log
nearest the barbecue, and send my
order up for more spareribs as often as
did the big chief with the ring in his
nose.
Why should we blame the poor,
hungry cannibal for loving his fellow
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Nov. 24.-The most
severe wind and rain storm of the season
struck this place at $50 yesterday after
noon. The wind, which came from the
south-southeast, was terrific in it's force,
and took fences, trees, signs, telegraph
and telephone poles and wires to the
ground. Manylhouses are unroofed in
the country districts along the Lehigh
& Lackawanna Railroad and the damage
is very heavy. Telegraphic communica-
tion is almost entirely cut off in the val
Low
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24

STRoNGHURsT, Ill, Nov. 24.-The ga $
we'll discovered on the farm of Mr..
Books, near this city, is still emitting
a steady rush of gas, which, having been
guited, has burned with loud roar for
eight days. An expert from Ohio is ex-
pected here this week to help develop
the find. Mr.. Brooks is making ar
rangements to pipe the gas to his house
and Stronghurst business men will prob
ably pipe it to this city for street light
ing and private use.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
Druggist. t.. M..ttn Convsn ton.

Boston, Nov "a. The Boston me n
who have charge of the arrangements
for the next annual meeting of the
American Pharmaceutical Assoc iation
have decided to hold it at the Profile
House, New Hampshire, on July Id
next. For three days before this the
delegates from all parts of the country
will be entertained in Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
GOV. HOVEY DEAD.
Indiana's Chief Magistrate Expired Yes
terday at indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. Gov.
Alvin p Hovey died at 1:20 o'clock in
his room at the D9nnison Hotel His
last moments were peaceful and con
scious, and his last words vera an in
quiry for a favorite granddaughter r,
Mary Me nzien.
All immediate members of his family
were present The direct cause of his
death was heart trouble, superinduciny
failing respiration.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
UNDER A CEMETERY.
A Coal Field that Has Caused No Little
Commotlon.

Commotlon.
WnKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 24-Forty
years ago Father Fitzsimmons purchas ed
beautiful plot of ground on hillside
in the northern part of this city for a
cemetery. Many of the early Irish
settlers of the valley are buried there
One of the coal companies has made
persistent efforts TO buy the coal under
the cemetery, but those having rela ii yes
inferred there refused to give their con-
sent.
The company then gave mott ce that
they would appeal to the Courts for the
privilege of driving a gangway through
the coal underneath the cemetery. A
meeting of the members of St. Mary s
congregation was held yesterday, and a
motion to sell the coal under the ceme-
terry was carried.
The company say the bodies on the
surface will not be disturbed, but there
are many who think otherwise.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
The Gas Tank ExDIOdrd.

BosroN, Nov. 24-A fifty foot tank of
oxygen gas explo led at the works of
the Boston Calcium Tight Conplny, on
Utica street yesterday afternoon, in
stantly killing WIN & Bont, the pro-
prietor of the place and pa lily injurin :
James McGreece, IL mAchinist employed
by the companv. Bently and McG"eec 3
were hurled into the street by the fore 70
of the explosion. Bsnt's body was badl y
mutilated, but McGreece's injuries
though severe will not prove fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
Wagon Factory Blown Down.

YORK, Pa, Nov. pa terrific storm
visited this vicinity yesterday afternoon,
Hanover, this county, seemed to be the
centre Of the storm. A number of
dwellings were damaged and the ketener
Wagon Works were completely destroy
ed. The employees were all caught in
the wreck and were more or less SER
iously injured. Howard Carbaugh was
SO badly injured that he died within a
short time after his removal from the
ruins
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov, "a Amer H.
Burnett, an insane man, Yesterday with
an axe split open the head of Fran k
Shields. young man who was lying on
lounge in Burnett's house Shields
had been sent for to quiet Burnett.
Shields died in the afternoo
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24

NoRRIsTowN, Pa, Nov. 24.-Jon athan
b. Gerhard, a cigar manufacturer of
Douglass township, being short of
money to pay his hands forged endorse
ments for 1915 worth of notes on the
Farmers National Bank of Pennsburg.
He was arrested and is now in Jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
Damage at Cane May.

CAPE MAY, N. j., Nov 24-The
heaviest blow this fall occurred yester-
day after noon. The lower deck of the
ocean pier was washed away by the
breakers. The surf is beating heavily
against the beach at Cape May Point
and is cutting down the bluff
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
The Storm on the Hudson.

NYAcK, N. Y, Nov. "a. "A terrific rain
storm and gale prevailed along the lower
Hudson River yesterday afternoon and
caused much damage to property. j.
O. Davidson's steam yacht Princess and
many smaller craft were sunk The
steamer Raleigh, from New York, was
unable to make landing on the west
side of the river, owing to the trong
east wind which threatened to dash her
to Diecss
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
TRULY THANKFUL,
Jrst Try to Feel Like Brother Hood an
You'll Be Happy

I always liked Thanksgiving day.
Coming, as it does, at such an appro-
pirate season just before the long hard
winter l am in better shape, so to
speak, to have a soul filed with
gratitude. than I would be along
about, say, February, when the
buckwheat flour is running low and the
grocer doesn't wait upon me with the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
Declared q Dividend.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24-Ths board OF
directors of the New York, Lake Erie
q Western Railroad held a meeting here
yesterday, and declared dividend Of
3 per cent. on preferred stock.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24

The turkey is not the only gobbler at
the thanksgiving board, particularly in.
families where there are boys. .sssa
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
TIL Fl
NEW YORK CLOTHING STORE
Will be the leader for
this season in fine
Ready Made Clothing.

We bought the stock OF a retiring
manufacturing firm for cash, consisting
OF the Finest Fall and Winter Cloth
ing, at 4oc on a dollar. This stock
we will dispose Of for the benefit of
our customers, at the small profit of
10 per cent. This will enable the
people of Waterbury and vicinity to
secure their winter clothing for Just
half the manufacturing cost. Prices
Of some of our extraordinary bargains
as follows:
Mems suits at 81, well worth $3.50
This suit is made up nicely and of good
durable quality.
Mems Fine Black Cheviot Suits, double
breasted, at $3.50, are bargains for SIS,
Elegant mems plain and fancy worsteds
in Sacks and Frocks, the latest style and
finest quality at 1915, never sold elsewhere
less than $3.50. We have also on hand
the highest grade goods in Silk and Satin
Lined Suits and Overcoats at S15.75. equal
to any custom made.
Come and examine our stock before
PUt NAA"7Aiio SloO" Hcle ne most aston
ishing prices ever shown in Youths and
Boys Clothing.
Boys Pants at 15c. Mems Working
Pants at soc. Children's Jersey suits q
| specially.
Bear in mind this is no hum.
bug. We sell as advertised.
Large sales and small profits
is the motto of the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-24
Closing Out Sale

of Books and Stationery. Our storeroum
having become too small, our store is I'M
dergoing some extensive alterations.
Having over $1,000 worth of Books and
Stationery, we will sell them for the next
30 days at thirty per cent below the regu
lar prices. All nice new books and from
the best authors Now is the time to Sc
cure good book. A large line of prayer
books will also be sold cheap.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26
MIDNIGHT FIRE.
Five Lives Go out in Flame and Smoke
in IL Chicago Tenement House.

Five Lives Go out in Flame and Smoke
in 10 Chicago Tenement House.
Fire broke out about 1880 o'clock
Friday morning in three.story tcne-
ment in Chicago. Although the blaze
lasted but 6fty minutes, the loss of life
only made the triAing damage to prop
erty stand out more insignifcantly.
Five people are dead, and another will
probably die. The basement and lower
floor of the building were used by VIM.
Kafitz for bakery, and 1t was in the
rear of his oven room that the fire
originated. When discovered the flames
had already gained considerable head
way. In the upper stories of the build
ing were five families, and the scenes
of confusion that followed were terri
BILE. After the first volume of smoke
had cleared away and the confusion
had in measure subsidized, the firemen
were able to work more easily in rescu-
ing those who were in the burning
building. Men, women and children,
all in their night-clothes, had been re-
moved from windows and stairs above.
All egress had been cut off in the
rear of the house. as the fire had made
rapid progress up the stairway. There
were no fire escapes, and the single
flight of stairs in the front portion of
the building afforded little opportunity
of escape. On the first floor lived VIM.
Buren. He was awakened by the
smoke and heat when the partitions
of his room were smoldering. He awoke
his wife and four children, and they
managed to get down the stair
way only slightly burned. The
fire did its worst on the second floor.
When Officer ONeil broke into the
rooms occupied by the Schall< family in
company with fremen, horrible sight
met them. The rooms were filed with
smoke, and water stood on the floor to
depth of eighteen inches. The officer
heard a weak voice crying for help,
and as he pushed into the main room
he found the body of Cynthia Schalls,
aged II, who was just barely alive. In
this room in one heap were found Mr..
John Schalll, his wife, two sons and
one daughter. All were dead.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26
BALMACEDA'S END.
Chili's Ex-President Commits Sui
eide in Santiago
by Sending Bullet Through His Brain
Unable TO Escape From Ills Enemies
He Chose Suicide Rather Than
Death From Their
Hands.

The New York Herald's Valparaiso
cablegram states that Ex-President
Balmaceda, of Chill, shot himself
through the temple in his room at the
Argentine Legation, in Santiago, Sat
urday morning. The story became
known in Valparaiso in the afternoon,
and created the greatest excitement, Sat
urday evening the city was brilliantly
illuminated, and on every hand was
heard the sound of rejoicing.
1t now seems that the story
that Balmaceda escaped from
Valparaiso in the United States steam
ship San Francisco was erroneous. In
stead, he left Santiago on August 30 in
hope of escaping from the country, but,
finding every avenue closed, returned
to the city September 2, and went di-
rectly to the Argentine legation. Since
then he has been in an extremely nerv-
GUS condition. No one save the minis
ter of the Argentine Republic and one
other man devoted to Balmaceda, was
permitted to see him. About o'clock
Saturday morning Senor Urri5uria
heard pistol shot in Balmaceda's bed
room, and rushing there found that the
ex-president had put a bullet in his
brain. The Junta was notified, and u
committee Immediately went to the
house and viewed the body. The body
was still warm. There was gaping
wound in the temple. The body was
undressed and lay on the bed The re-
volver was still in his right hand. Bal
maceda left letter to his mother Also,
a statement to the Herald. AS almost
the last declarations of dying man,
they are of especial Importance He
says: 81 acted all during the past eight
months with the firm conviction that
was right. l had no one in the army in
whom l could place any trust. My gen
erals were false to me. They lied
all through the war; Had my
orders been obeyed 1 believe
the battle of Concon would have
resulted in decisive victory
against the enemy. My heart all
through this trouble has been with
Chilli. ! sought to rescue my country
from foreign domination. strove to
make hcr the first republic in America.
My enemies say that was cruel. Cir
cumstances compelled me to sanction
certain acts, but many bad deeds that
were attributed to my orders were
never known by me until they had
been committed"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26
AS FROM THE GRAVE.
a supposed Victim of tho Park Place Dis
nster Turns Up In Halifax.

a supposed Victim of tho Park Place Dis
nster Turns Up In Halifax.
At the time of the Park Place disas.
ter in New York, Sherman Cummin, a
popular compositor on the Mail and
Express, disappeared, and as he was
known to be n patron of Peterson's
restaurant located in the ill-fatcd Tay-
lor building, the conclusion was reached
that he had perished. His wife haunt
ed the ruins for days and at length
identified one of the bodies as the
remains of her husband. The body
was taken to her home and buried
with due ceremony. Mrs. Cum
min received $1,000 from the Mayors
Relief fund and then moved from
the home in which she and her hus-
band had dwelt in order to find forget
fulness. Tuesday Mrs. Cummin re-
ceived message which took load off
her heart 1t was dated at Halifax and
announced that her hus band was alive
and well there, and was coming home
as fast as steam could carry him. 1t
also stated that on the day of the
disaster he started for Peterson's res
taurant, but fell by the wayside and
entered a saloon instead. He was soon
In condition in which he neither
knew or cared what he was doing, and
when he came to his senses he found he
had shipped on sailing vessel bound
for Halifax, which place he reached
Tuesday.