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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
GWAiTING AN ANSWER.
The Chiefs OF the Pennsylvania Railroa
Organizations Ready for Business.

The Chiefs of the Pennsylvania Railroad
ORGANIZATIONS Ready for Business.
PrTTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 24-In the office
of General Manager Wood of the Penn
sylvania Railroad there are now assem-
bled with Mr.. Wood General Superin-
tendents Charles Watts of the North
west and j. F. Miller of the Southwest
systems; Is superintendent of divisions,
superintendent of motive power and of
the telegraph departments of the COM
pany.
Each article of the grievances filed by
the men is being taken up ing turn and
considered for adjustment by the gen.
eral officials and the superintendent
upon whose division the grievance is
cited. The object of this conference is
to make uniform the entire operative
practices of the systems as nearly as pos
sible, and, where consistent, to abate
the local grievances of the men. 1t is
not expected that the conference will ad-
journ before tomorrow.
Members of the General Grievance
Committee of the Pennsylvania Railroad
have arrived, and are prepared to confer
jointly with the committee representing
the Pennsylvania Company and the grand
officers of their organizations and will
then wait for the company's reply.
Grand Chiefs Arthur and Sargent are
in Cleveland, O., in conference with
other high officials of railroad employees
organizations. Messrs. Arthur and Sar-
gent and other members of the Supreme
Council of the United Order of Railroad
Employees will return to Pittsburg to-
night and remain until the officials of
the Pennsylvania Company have submit
ted their answer to the demands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
RusslA's GRAND EXHIBIT.

To be Represented at Chicago by u Dis
play of MaGnificent Proportions.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-Authentic ad-
vices just received here indicate that
the Russian exhibit in the coming
Worlds Fair at Chicago will surpass
anything of the kind ever attempted by
the government and the people of that
country, and that it is likely to be the
most extensive and varied of all the for
eign exhibits.
A company has been formed of leading
citizens, bankers, merchants and man u
facturers of St. Petersburg and Moscow,
who have already subscribed half a mill
lion pounds for this purpose.
The Russian government will con-
tribute another half a million pounds,
and will cooperate with them in prepar-
ing and bringing to Chicago an exhibit
of unusual proportions, which, among
other things, will include an ethnologi-
cal exhibit, representing the condition,
mode of living, religion, as we'll as the
manufacturing and agricultural pro-
ducts of the 1862 races and tribes of that
vast empire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
FIVE RESCUED ALIVE
GAINESVILLE Miners Saved When
Given Up for Dead.
DEATH CHEATED OF HIS PREY.
The Victims Imprisoned Eighteen Days
Without Food.

Nothing Like 1t Has Been Known in
Pennsy1vAnia's Coal FIelds-The Mon
Hud,llCd Together When Found-TOo
Weak to be Removed-Doc,o sum.
mOned to the Underground Prison.
EVANSVILLE, Pa, Feb 24-This place
was thrown into a fever of excitem emit
at 1880 last night when it was an
nounced that five of the men who were
entombed in the mine here IS days had
been found alive.
Their names are John Tumaskusky,
Joe Mastuskowich, John Berno, Bosco
Frinko and an unknown Hungarian who
was visiting Berno on the day of the dis
aster.
These five, with the 10 bodies recov-
cred, makes every one of the missing
men accounted for. How they survived
is miracle. Nothing like it has been
known or heard of in the anthracite coal
fields of Pennsylvania.
The Rescuers Heard n Slight Tapping.
Alto o'clock last night there came to
the ears of the workers in the deepest
shaft the sound of faint tapping from
an abandoned position of the mine. The
workers listened intently and the tap
ping was resumed. 1t was recognized as
signal from their imprisoned brotherS
who were still alive. The news was
sent to the mouth of the mine and it
created the widest excitement. At 10
o'clock the rescuing party had gotten so
near the imprisoned men as to be able to
converse with them. The men were To-
Gated in an overhead passageway, and
could not possibly be reached until the
foul gases and impurities had been re-
moved. Every effort was exerted, and
preparations for receiving them were
made.
Huddled Together 20 Keep Warm.
At 1880 the five fortunate men were
reached. They were lying in various
positions all huddled together in theil
efforts to keep warm.
Careful examination revealed the fact
that all were still alive. They were sc
weak that, with one exception, they
could not be removed. John Tumasku
sky's excellent strength left him in bet
ter shape than any of the rest and hs
was able to be moved to the bottom Of
the slope. There he was cared for by
physicians, who had been hurriedly sum
moned, while the other men were cared
for where they lay.
To Remain Underground.
The men will not be brought to tn,
surface for several days. Careful nurs
ing will be given them and every effort
put forth to save their lives so that thei
terrible tale may be heard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
Sewer Assessments.

II HE board OF sewer commissioners of
l the city of Waterbury, at meeting
held February Is, 1891, laid assessments
for sewer purpcs SEES as follows:
EAST MAIN STREET.
Bridget Maher, $3.50; estate of John
Mulville, 1875 90; Henry r. Byrnes, 100. 90;
john Wilson, 2Ul 90 the Center School
District, 259.S0; John Pagan, 1913. rs ;
Bernard f. Reid. 1920; Horace Frost
PAL so Daniel 5. Chapman, 7l.6O: es-
tate of Ransom b. Hall, 60. 90: Jane link
ham, t0.00 John +. Phalen, 364 so ; John
w. Gaffney, 5000; estate of William
Noonan, 1000; William j. Cassidy,
1900 Anna 5, johnson, 1856 12; Char
lotte Mcfarland, 111.15; Margaret A.
Dougherty, 1918; Patrick j. Donohue,
80 %; estate of Anna Donohue, sc. 90
John +. Nv halen, $50 90 Sarah E. Porter.
5000; Samuel $. Taylor, 5000; Robert
Hayes, 5000; Elizabeth Colloty, 5000
Henry W. French, 1928 Sarah E. Por-
ter, 50. 25 ; John II. Lawlor, 81 50; Austin
B. Pierpont, 6l.5G; Mary A Gilman,
21S. ls; Martin Hyrnes, 1l212 James Z.
Byrnes,. Isl, SO; Terrence Downey, 5000
Catherine NJ. Finley, G300; Ann Early,
$500; James Sutton, 1925: Mary Me.
Evoy, POI. 75 Joseph Z. Lawrence, 204. 81:
Isaiah Burritt, 1920; the Scovill Manu-.
featuring company, 1,O6S,67 Patrick and
| n"AS AIN A4aShSCt. ~So'OO' EDWARD Mul
lings, H1S0.00 Edward Fagar, 212.63
Edward d. Rush, 1913. is; John Rafter
1OS.0O; Caroline .. Plat, 600. 60.
HAYDEN STREET
James Lunny, SIS 90; Mrs. Anna NJ
Holt, 1900; Catherine Geagsn, $500
Ellen Lawlur, $4,000; Mary Ann Rails
81. 80; Thomas and Julia Howard, SO. 90
Patrick II. Walsh, 30 90; Imri A. Spen
Ger $3.50.
L
and payable Feb. %, 1891, and are to b,
paid to Lucien F. Burpee, City Attorney
at his Office in the Plat block, corner Eas
Main street and Phoenix avenue.
Attest: +. G. KILDUFF,
City Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
HE DEMANDS $4,000.

That is The Amount Brakeman Stevens
Wants for tho Loss of His Legs.
NEWARK, N. j., Feb. 24.-The giving
away of a brake chain at Spring street,
on Delaware, Lackawanna Sc Western
Railroad train Feb. 10, 1880, resulted in
an accident by which Brakeman Georg
L. Stevens was deprived of both
of his legs. Stevens, who is an old rail
road man, although but 20 years of age,
fell directly beneath the first car, and
the entire train of nine cars passed over
his legs.
Stevens, who now gets about fairly
we'll on cork legs, received proposition
from the railroad company looking to a
settlement of the matter. This was re-
fused on the grounds that Mr.. Stevens
valued his legs at a far higher figure
than did the company. Stevens, who
lives at 5S3 Broad street, has employed
Bob Ingersoll and G. E. P. Howard to
bring suit against the company, and
the trial of the case will come up in a
short time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
LYNCHED THE NEGRO.

He Begged Piteously for His Life But His
Entreaties Were of No Avail.
PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. 24.-Some days
ago Hugh Hammock, a prominent
farmer, residing near Melville in Ottawa
County, was assaulted and robbed OF
$50 while passing along the highway by
a burly negro named Scott Bishop.
Bishop escaped at the time, but was ar
rested Saturday night and brought to
Blackstone yesterday.
e Hammock died yesterday from the eff
fects of the assault, and the people were
very much excited over the affair.
At o'clock in the morning a mol
took Bishop from the officers and hang
ed him to u tree near the town. The
negro begged piteously for his life, but
his entreaties were of no avail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
THE PiNKERToNS FLED.
StrilS snE Cookers Become Violent aud JOI
In IA Big Demonstration.

strilS snE Cookers Become Violent aud Join
In IA Big Demonstration.
ScoTTDALE, Pa, Feb. 24-The GOODNESS
of John McSloy, worthy foreman of the
Knights of Labor district to which the
striking cookers belong, alone prevented
wholesale destruction of property at the
PAUL. and Fort Hill plants of w. J.
Rainey s. Co. during the day. 1t is
doubtful whether any number of lead
ers can prevent serious trouble much
longer.
Two thousand strikers surrounded the
PAUL. and Fort Hill plants, their object
to join the strike. When the strikers
appeared the men at work and the Pink
erton men employed to guard them ran
to the hills. Most of the invading party
were Hungarians, and these and many
others were armed. They discharged
their weapons in the air and started n
rush to destroy the ovens.
McSloy, who was in command of the
expedition, gathered few men about
him, stopped the advance and persuaded
the strikers to go to a field near by,
where a meeting was held. Here McSloy
and the others advocated moderation,
but they were overruled, and the mob
decided to camp where they were and
force a suspension of work. They coll it
persuasion, but if there are no broken
heads tomorrow it will only be because
the Rainey men do as the strikers wish.
Mr.. Rainey says he is dertemined to pro-
tect his men and will call on the sheriff
for aid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
SILVER THE ISSUE
Senator Blackburn Will OPP
pose Mr.. Cleveland.
lis LETTER CREATES A STIR.
He Says No Man Opposed to Free Silver
Coinage Gan be Elected President

Tho House Passes the @Postoffice Bill-A
Report that Secretary Tracy Was Of
fered the Trsasnryship and Declined
It-Russia to Send n Grand Exhibit to
the Worlds Fair.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Considerable of
a sensation has been caused here by the
publication of a letter from Senator
Blackburn to Col. John G. Noble of a
ducah, KY, in which the Senator says:
Gin the light of the publication of Mr..
Cleveland's letter antagonizing his party
upon the silver question, 1 do not be-
believe there is a Democratic member
of the Senate who would favor his nomi-
nation for the Presidency, or who be-
lieves that it would be possible to elect
him in '92 if nominated. No organiza-
ton is effected or attempted here hostile
to him, but there is now but one opinion
as to his lack of availability.
81 have no personal objection to Mr..
Cleveland in the world, but do not be-
lieve that any man can be elected Pres1-
dent in '92 who is opposed to free silver
coinage. The people have been trifed
with long enough on this subject The
truth is that for % years past New York
has not furnished q Democratic leader
who has not been in thorough accord
with Wall street and at variance with
the masses of the people. This was as
true of Mr. Tilden in former years as
1t is to-day true of Mr.. Cleveland.
81 have longed to see the day when
the Democrats might elect President
of this country without paying the tri-
butte that New York has always levied.
l think that time is at hand. have no
favorite candidate, but only insist that
he shall be fair and honest representa-
tive of Democratic sentiment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24

The New Eighmie is the best shirt
you can wear. There is no shirt made
that can equal them for fit, and they
are easy to launder. The New Eigh-
mic has many Improvements over the
original shirt which in its time was SUI
perior to all others. Mems fine shirts
are our specially, We have them at
soc each, made from heavy, strong
cotton, linen bosom. 75c buys finer
shirt, and SI.oo buys an extra fine
Numbered shirt. Our Paris dress shirts
embroidered and pique bosoms, cost
$3.50. They are the shirt for wed.
dings or full dress. If you want the
best shirt your money can buy go to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
DR.. LA FONZO,
Who is located at
2O1 Bank Street.
Corner Meadow Street,

When the sick visit him no examine
ton is necessary. No information from
the patient. No previous knowledge of
the case. -
Every ache, pain and disagreeable feel
ing is pointed cut and described better than
the patients can themselves.
A wonder of scientific accuracy in di-
agnosing disease. He give an intelligent
opinion whether the disease is durable or
not, and if durable, how to cure it.
No person should take any more medi-
cine, nor doctor any further before con-
/ sulting him.
Not only will they be surprised at his
T most remarkable knowledge of disease,
| the rapidity of his diagnosis and his plain,
| concise explanation of it's every cause and
| effect, but also at the amount of money
and months of suffering he saves the pa
| tient. He treats chronic diseases exclus-
lively. His rom edies are specially prepared
are the res, of many years sp6 cial study
| and research. Being Higienic, Sanative
/ and Restorative in their action, they are
| specially adapted to meet the special re-
quirements indicated in Chronic Diseases.
| The Doctor does not ask for those simple
cases that any old lady or intelligent nurse
can treat, but solicits cases that require
special skill, special experience, special
treatment. Sufferers from any Chronic
agnosis will be made and frank, candid
opinion given.
Consultation, examination, advice and
| services Free.
| Polite ushers in attendance, and all are
made to feel welcome.
GN- Hours 8 to 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
Four Race Track Bills.

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 24.-In the
protest signed by 1850 women
against any legislation to legalize pool
selling or permit Sunday liquor selling.
The signatures were. gathered in every
part of the State. A few moments
later Mr.. Campbell, of Monmouth, in
troduced four race track bills designed
to permit racing on regularly accredited
courses of the State, and to prohibit it
when not properly licensed. The bills
have been agreed to by the managers OF
the leading racing associations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
BANCROFT's BODY FOUND.

Ehe Missing Professor at the Bottom OF
Dyer's Pond.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb 24.-The body
Of Prof Bancroft was found at an early
hour in the morning at Dyers' Pond,
Cranston.
The body, considering the time it hasI
been in the water, was not badly decom-
posed.
1t is generally believed that he wan
dered into the pond while in a state Of
temporary arrangement of mind.
The remarkable disappearance of the
professor of rhetoric and English litera-
ture of Brown University occurred on
Monday, December 8, $780, He had not
been feeling we'll for some time, and on
arising in the morning complained to his
family of feeling so ill that he wanted
rest. He asked his daughter to take .
walk with him in the suburbs, but on
account of other duties the young woman
did not go. <
He was advised by Mrs. Bancroft to go
and see doctor and not to attend his
classes that day. He left his home, No.
IS Greene street, about 8 o'clock, but
did not go to see his physician nor did he
go to the college.
Inquiries for him began Monday eveR>
ing, and Tuesday night the newspapers
were informed of his disappearance.
The publication of the mystery brought
forth dozen or more stories, some OK
which were extraordinary, many people
saying that they had seen him.
One of these only was worthy of note.
Conductor Chace of the Cranston street
car line conversed with a man answering
his description ON a car running from
Arlington to the Cranston Print Works
at 0 a. m. that day. The stranger said
he had not been sleeping we'll nights and
wanted to have a walk and exercise. He
said he was going to ride to the print
works and walk to Olneyville.
So far as known, Chace Is the last per.
son who spoke with Bancroft.
Timothy Thiting Bancroft was IS years
old. He graduated at Brown University
in 1852 He taught school in Massachu-
sets a few years and in 1868 was called
to Brown as professor Of rhetoric and
English literature. !,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
PROBABLY 100 DEAD.
Appeal for Aid for the widows and o.
phans at Spring Hill.


SPRING HILL, N. S., Feb. Am ap-
peal has been issued for aid for the Or
phans and widows of the miners who
persisted in the terrible mine disaster of
Saturday.
This appeal will be sent broadcast,
and the necessity for q prompt response
is great. The first subscription to the
relief fund was telegraphed from J. w.
Clendenning, president of the Acadia
Coal Company, New York. 1t amounts
to $500.
There will be nearly 200 beneficiaries
to be provided for out of subscriptions in
this cause.
There are given out the names of 1870
miners who are probably all on the list
of the dead, though the bodies are not
all yet found.
Most of those whose bodies have been
found evidently died of suffocation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
ORDERS TO BISMARCK.

Emperor william to Call the Prince Be-
fore a Court Martial.
BERLIN, Feb. 24.-The latest report is
that the Emperor has decided to bring
Prince Bismarck before a court martial to
which, as he holds an army rank, the
Prince is amenable. He will be asked on
his honor to state whether he is the au-
thor of certain articles attacking the
government. Prince Bismarck has de-
clined an offer of the town of Harburg
to nominate him for the Reichstag. His
refusal is based upon the ground that
domestic circumstances would prevent q
conscientious performance of his du tie!
as a member.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
Society of tho Cincinnati. Banquet.

New York, Feb. 24-The Society of
the Cincinnati of New York State cele-
brated Washington's birthday by ban
quet at the Plaza Hotel last night. Sec
rotary Halford sent regrets on behalf of
the President. Governor Hill also sent
regrets. Among those present were
John ]. Varick, of Manchester N. H. !;
Cornelius Van Rensselaer,, of Hudson, N.
Y; John Croffer, of Washington, and
Felix Warly, of South Carolina. Hon.
Hamilton Fish presided. A number of
patriotic speeches were made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
Pianos, Pianos, Pianos.

Say, John, are you judge of pianos!
Well now, Peterl really that is laugh
able; why do y"u ask'
Well, you See, Susie, the pet of our
house, is seven years old, and wife and L
have been thinging that as she is not very
strong it would he the proper thingto give
her u musical education. You know, John,
when you and | were children attention
was not SO much in that direction and it
was not considered much of qualihca-
ton at present, So don't wonder in the
least at the look OF surprise that crosses
your face. But really, John, your wife
asked me to ring up the subject to you as
your Bessie is getting to be the right age
for a piano, AS we'll; and she was of the
opinion that if we should decide to both
buy at once that Shoningrr would give us
discount | understand they are very
reasonable with honest people who desire
n piano, aud being honest themselves
that firm would be the best to patronize
What do you think:
Why, Peter, | have been thinking for
some time on tie sa ne subject, and
stepped into the store this morning and
requested Mr. Pelham to give me II list of
nam,s comprising recent purchasers He
very kindly and l must say little proudly
acceded to my request by bringing forth
"A list of name :, that fairly astouished ne.
Examine it (Juhn, perusinS Whew, but
that is surely sumner 1t those people
who are judges haze decided tor the
Shoninger piano we ought to commence
| the year right by doing likewise.
To Shoningers We will go looking for
the best the market affords, at the lowest
possible prcies.
b. SHONINGER < co,
Geo l. Pelham, Manager
We submit tie list of purchasers given
to Peter, made during the last three
| months, honor bright, and ask our com.
petitors to beat 1t if they can.
). II. Bowen, Louis A Totten,
Jay 5. Whitemau, Mrs L. Williams,
f. B. WHible. Brumea Etienne,
| Antonette FerOn, w. II. Smith,
Shermsn Eacon, DR. Geo a. Faber,
| Mrs c. L. FItzsimons, Mrs Peter Lawlor,
| Nellie Castle, Donald Mcclellan,
Roesina Reich-nbat h, Perry II. Lewis,
| Peter j. Lawlor, Malcolm Mcclellan,
| Mary +. Epson, Bertha Beers,
Ferdinand Martell, Mary Mclaughlin,
Oliver 5. Doolittle, Miss Ellen O'Keefe
John Middleton, Sophia Hornfsher,
Mrs F. S Morehouse, rhos j. Campbell,
Mary Doolan, Robert Mackie,
Robert L. Allen, Susie +. Murphy,
| Ruth A. Bel6t, Richard Pearce,
| Napolian Dessault, K. w. Smith,
Matte IL. Wakeley, James higgins,
Edward ki!roe Mary Kearnan,
Geo N. Walters, E. Dewitt Derby,
David David, Catherine Kennedy,
Elizabeth A. Murphy, Mary Parks,
II. b. Northrop, VIM Falk,
| Alice Sweeney, Henry Scofeld,
VIM Tysoe, Mrs Jas F. Gaunt
f. K. Ford, S. j. Porter,
c. N. Wayne, VIM Howis,
John Mulcahey, John Buckley,
Mary Greer, Mrs Mary O'Brien.
| John McEvoy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
REV. Harry George Changes His Plea

CATsK1LI., N. Y, Feb. 24.--Rev. Harry
George was brought into court during
the day for sentence, he having pleaded
guilty when previously arraigned. The
court room was thronged. When George
was directed to stand up for sentence he
withdrew his former plea and plead not
guilty. He was then held in SIC, 900 bail
for trial which he was unable to furnish
and was remanded to Jail. The cases of
George and Dr. Erway will be tried at
the next Court of Sessions in April.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24

CHICAGO. Feb. 24-Sir Knight ]. o.
Dickerson, on whom a skin grating
operation was tried some months ago,
1872 brother Masons contributing skin
from their arms to be grated on can
Ger wound in the hope of saving the
patients life, died at the Emergency Hos
pital last evening. Mr.. Dickerson seemed
to improve and gain strength after the
operation was performed until a week
ago, when his stomach refused abso-
lutely to take any nourishment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
Caught by q Train.

CHESTER, Pa, Feb. pa Reading en-
CINE caught a party of young men on
the trestle work near Ridley Creek
bridge last night. John McClosky,
aged 16, was struck and instantly
killed, and William P. Powell was so
badly injured that he died during the
morning. The others of the party es-
capped by leaping into the muddy bed of
the creek
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
An Entire Family Poisoned.

BOSTON, Feb. 24.-The entire family Of
Frank A. LeCourt of Revere has been
poisoned in a very mysterious manner.
His family consisted of the parents and
their three children, one of the latter Of
whom has died. The doctors state that
the appearance of the dead child would
indicate arsenical poisoning. Mr.. L.
Court thinks that his COW has eaten wild
carrots IS the milk had a carroty taste.
The milk will be analysed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
nureuu to Promote sllk Culture.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-The Commit
tee on Agriculture and Forestry, through
Mr.. Blair, made a favorable report to
the Senate on the bill introduced by SEN
ator Mitchell for the establishment of a
bureau in the Agricultural Department.
for the promotion of the silk culture in
dustry. The committee added a pro-
vision authorizing the Secretary Of Ag-
riculture to establish experimental sta
tions in such places as he sees fit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-24
Gov, Hill Did Not Attend.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Feb 24.-An danger
of a scene was averted at the Chamber
of Commerce banquet last night, and the
members breathed freer when a letter of
regret was received from Governor Hill
saying that he could not attend. Speeches
were made by Chauncey NJ. Depew, the
Hon. Joseph TAFT of Toronto, Charles j.
Bissell, Eugene 7. Curtis, Senator Fas-
setr and Davis j. Hill.