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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
Fire Again Raging in the Mine.

ScoTTDALE, Pa, March 2.-Fire is again
raging in the Meyer mine. Big volumes
OF smoke are issuing from the openings
The officials still claim that the fire was
due to incendiarism and accuse the
strikers. The bodies of the three men
who are supposed to have been in the
shaft at the time the fire broke out have
not yet been recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Almost the Entire Business Portion of
New York village DESTROYED.

New York village Destroyed.
WATERFOWL, N. Y, March 2.-Fire at
Hermon, St. Lawrence County, at mid.
night, burned IS blocks in the town, in
Guiding the Baptist Church and many
residences, and causing loss estimated
at $4,000 on which there was about
$40, 200 insurance.
A high wind prevailed at the time of
the fire and all of the business portion
of the town, excepting six stores and one
hotel, was destroyed.
The origin of the fire is believed to
have been incendiary, suspicion pointing
strongly to one man whose property has
not been paying and who has had sew
eral suspicious fires in the course of his
business career.
Several families lost all they had, the
flames spreading so rapidly that little
could be saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02

aggravated. He was
unconscious at the
time of his death,
and had been in a
semi-comatose con-
dition for days.
His family were
present, when the
end, which had
been so long ex-
pected, came. Sem
ator Hearst had
been ill for six
months, and had
been confined to
his room for the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
He Failed to Fast Thirty Days.

Fort WAYNE, Ind. March 2.-Gump,
the faster, who wagered $1,000 with Col.
Geary that he could fast thirty days,
gave up at the end of the twenty-fifth
day. He was fast going into decline
and his physicians advised him to quit.
Of : $1,000 mortgage on his parentss
home
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
A Young Woman Attacked and Robbed.

TRENTON, N. j., March 2.-Hattie Pur-
dy, aged ~, has been lying unconscious
at the home of her brother-in-law, L. A.
Stowell, for the past week. In her lucid
moments she states that she was taken
in cab and robbed by two men. Her
person bears evidence of violent strug-
gle. The police are working on the case.
Her purse and finger rings are missing.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
Scandal In State Prison

Boston, March 2.-Gov. Russell has
unearthed big scandal in connccti on
with the management of the Massachu-
setts State prison, which will result in
the decapitation of eight or ten guards
and retention Of q greater number of
prisoners. For two months past the
convicts have been cutting their way out
o. the Charlestown haatile with saws aud
alea purchased fFen tho guards.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
Secret Ballot Trial.

RUTLAND, Vt, March 2.--The Secret
Ballot law will have its first general trial
in this State at the town elections to-
morrow in Burlington, Rutland, St. Al
bans, Bellows Falls, Barre, St. Johnsbury
and Bennington. The law had its first
trial at the municipal elections at St.
Johnsbury, and in the main proved sat.
iSfactorv
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
Miners Ready to Strike.

HASTINGS, Pa, March 2.-The miners
of this section have given notice to their
employers that they intend to remain
out after to-day unless their demand thst
the system of pushing cars be abolished
is complied with. Tie men are deter
mined, and as the opsi ators have made
no arrangements to aecede to the de-
mand q strike is inevitable.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02

WATERFOWL, N. Y, March 2.-High
water in the Black River wrecked the
large pulp mill of the Remington Paper
Company, two miles below this city,
causing damages aggregating $50, 900.
John Murphy, an employe, was struck
by the falling roof and shafting and in
stantly killed. Much of the valuable
machinery of the plant was carried down
the river. The accident will not inter-
fere with the company's output from it's
oaner mills
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
Weather Indications.

WAsHINaToN, March 2.-For New England
and Eastern New York: Fair weather,
slightly warmer, except stationary tempera-
ture on Massachusetts coast, variable winds.
For New Jersey: Warmer. fair weather.
northeasterly winds.
For Western New York and Western PENN
pglvani& Fair weather, except light snow -
fHe InlE1a' Wnrmes Tuaeday. eantsrlY Nindr.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
Worcester VIII Have a Club.

WORCESTER, Mass, March AT a
meeting of the gentlemen interested in
having Worcester represented in the
baseball world $1,000 of the necessary
$4,000 with which to start the club was
subscribed. Charles Fl. Greenleaf was
chosen to represent the city at the meet
ing of the International League in Buff
falo tomorrow. 1t is believed that F. J.
Leonard will be manager Of the club.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
Two Killed-Seyen Nav Die.

w H1TwELL, Tenn, March 2.-The ca
BILE of the incline at the coal mines here
broke, the car filled with miners dashed
down the mountain. Two men were
killed instantly and II seriously hurt.
Seven of them will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
Gut to Pieces by the Cars.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 2.-John
Hughes, aged %, of this city was cut to
pieces on the Central Hudson Railroad
during the morning. In ztepping from
one track to another he was run down,
his body being mutilatad in a horrible
manner. Both legs were almost severed
aud the upper limba were ground Cd 3
@n1r' HUGHES was unmarried
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
SENATOR HEARST DEAD.

The California millionaire Passes Away
Alter n Long Illness.
WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator GeorRO
Hearst, of California, died az his resi-
dence in this city late Saturday night a
a complication of diseases, Bright's dis
ease aud heart trouble being the most
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, March "A rue
NOR is in circulation in this city that P.
1. Barnum has suffered relapse and is
in critical condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02

Orange, Mass, March 2. - Will.
lam O,ConneIl was fatally stabbed
last evening BY an unknown italian dur
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02
Cash or Credit.
WATERBURY FURNITURE CO
JOHN MoRIARTY, Treasurer.
30 GRAND ST. AND 1872 TO 124 So. MAIN ST.
UNDERTAKES,

Undertaking promptly attended to.
Telephone at store and house
A full line of Baskets, Robes. Habits
Innings, etc, constantly on hand. Prices
always reasonable and good work guaran
teed.
JOHN MORIARTY, Funeral Director.
Night Calls answered by
John Lynch, 1914 South Main street.
Geo. E. Sellew, 33 Cherry street.
Ernest Heiser, $40 South Main street.
Peter Blondin, Charles ST., Simonsvillc
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02

.WANTED-More orders for carpet Law
wv ing, upholstering and furniture re.
pairing. also for the modern French pro.
cess of decorating furniture. l.. w, Or.
HoLTz, 186 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-02

WANTED 80, 900 ladies and gentle.
Wv men to have their garments dvei
at the Waterbury Steam Dye Works. oiaice
"a Grand st. HUoH N. Kn11r, Prop'F.
+ "a Grand ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

and win, no doubt. improve when she Is
tuned up.
Clarence Hobart won the Nahant tennis
tournament. He defeated u. ;. Camp
bell Yesterday afternoon before q large
crowd. and thereby takes the Nahant Sill
yer bowl with the exceptional record OF
Ave victories aud no defeats. The second
prize goes to X. p. Huntington, while
Campbell m 10 third.
Wolfe has been released BY LOUISVILLE.
He led the Association In batting iass
year.
battery that the Giants will train on the
Pittsburgs today.
Mike Lochman. the iockey who was
thrown In riding N steeplechase at Jer-
ONE Park on Wedne sday, lies Ia the Har-
lem Hospital in an unconscious eondl-
lion. He is sufferin & from concussion OF
the brain. The doctors are unable TO say
as yet whether the skull Is fractured or
not. -.
Pierre Lorillard and Jockey Taylor will
soon part. Mr.. Lorillard mad Lambley
ride yesterday instead of Taylor. mot"
said he, that l mean to reflect on lay
ior's ability or honesty. but since his ac-
cident with Belwood at Morris Park 1
fancy he does not like the turus at j er-
ONE. and as | had q bet down ! put up
another jockey"
While there is nothing sensational on
today's programme for jerome Park, the
entries are so numerous that the races
are bound to be close and exciting, many
of the horses engaged being very evenly
matched.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07
ATHLETIC Arsna.

The Hoboken A. C. held q regular
meeting last night in their rooms on
Hudson street. A large number Of mem
bers were present. and a COMMITTEES was
appointed to secure a dats for their next
stag. TIT next meeting will De held
Thursday evening at their rooms.
The Cable A. A. held their regular
weekly meeting last evening. The COM
mittee appointed at the last meeting TO
apply for membership in the A. A. N. re-
ported progress. The club will make ar
rangemsnts to hold a stag entertainment
at their looms. The next meeting will
be held next Thursday evening. The
baseball team will play the Carlstadt
nine on Sunday on the latter's grounds
In Caristadt.
The West End A. G.. will hold a meet
ing next Saturday at their rooms. No. S32
West Newark avenue, wheD officers Tor
the ensuing year will be nominated.
The Palisade A. G. will meet his even
ing at their rooms on Palisade avenue.
The Board of Managers Of the Metro
politan Districs of the A. A. u, Will
meet at the Aston House August 81.
The Crescent A G.. OF Brooklyn has had
in mind for some time the erection of a
clubhouse at Bay Ridge that viii be a
model of convenience aud beauty. Plans
nave been formulated that will result in
the breaking of grounds for the new
structure about October l on the site of
old Van Brnnt mansion, which is now
used as the clubs summer home. The
new building will cost 100000 all of
which has been raised.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

RIO THE HEIRS OF o ESeEI- DECEASED
4 Katharine EngeI. Bertha Engel end hary
E~ngsl.lou, are hereby notined tnat have pur
chased for the sum OF one hundred dollars 500
lot number fortyfour on block nnm Der ss On an
By commissioners Of Adjustment sgpolnt-
IN pursuance Of Chapter cxil. Of ne laws Of issS a
o. me Collector Of the CITY Of Jersey clIy, on the
sth Gay Of February, eiGbteen hundred and ninety
at a sale made by the City Collector OF the said
city. under sad By virtue OF the PROVISIONS OF tho
said act. nutled IAN act concerning the settle
ment and collection OF arrearages OF unpaid taxes,
asse ssments and water rates or water rents in
cities Of this State. and Imposing ana levying q
tax. assessment and lfeh. In lieu and instead OF
such arrearages and 20 enforce the paymen mt there
Of. and 10 provide for tine sale Of fands subject TO
future taxation and passed
and you are hereby further notified
and un less the said LOT. tract or parcel OF land
shall be redesmed as provided in said act and the
supplements thereto. before the. expiration OF six
months from and after the service hereof q deco
for the same viii be given according 70 the pfo
visions Of the said act
Dated Jersey CITY. s.ay y l8l
WfLLIAM DIEThIcH.
Assignes-
MoEWAN & McEWAN,
ATTORNEYS for Assignee,
49l Central avenue; Jersey City. n. ].
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

A great crowd gathered at the Driving
Park at Freeport, H., yesterday to wit
ness Nelson's attempt to beat his record
of 2.10k.
He made the first quarter In the fair
time Of 33sl, and went from there at a
faster gait, gaining the half mile in
Los 1-2. and trotting the second quarter
IN 81 3D. The three-quarters was reached
10 l34 l-2, or 81 for the quarter. The last
All 1-2.
The track record was 2.12 1-2, which
was made by Jay Eye See in 1887, and
Nelson beat it by one second. The driver
weighed $50 1-2 pounds. or 80 pounds over
weight, and horsemeu who were present
believe the trotter would have broken his
rec ord had he not been SO heavily handi.
cap ped.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07
Corporation Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY I'VE THAT ON THE 18th
~ day Of april 1891, application was made TO the
Board OF street and Water Commissioners by
msnt Of Kensington avenue for about seven hum
bred and seventy feet west OF Bergen avenue IN
the following manner Including all intefsec-
10 have the street for the fun width thereof
graded 10 the estaoiish cd grade by excaVatlDg or
10 nave new twenty lnch curb set on both sides
To have the present curb reset and new twenty
70 have new blue stone tagging four feet wide
laid on both sidewalks.
40 have the earriageway paved with granite
block pavement.
to provide for the How or tbs surface water and 70
complete the Improvement IN q good and suDstan-
tfal manner.
1891, the Commissioners OF Assessment nle1 with
the Board or street and Water Commissioners
their preliminary sKetcn showing what prop
pie amount OF benefit TO each lot or parcel OF
land, also the probable amount OF assessment per
same Ia now open to public Inspection In the once
Of the Clerk OF the Board OF street anu water Com
And notice IS also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections the reoi
are included IL said assessment. namely
kensfngtOn avenue from Bergen avenue to a
point about Ssi4 feet west thereof.
And that the 3lst day of August, l50L al ten
O'Clock a. m, ana the meeting room OF the Board
nxed as the time and place wnen aad where the
Board OF street and Water Com mtssfoners vii
meet 90 hear parties interested in said apple alton
ment that may be uresente1 in writing.
b. order Of the Board or Street and Water Com
GEoRGE 7. soUroS.
Clerk.
Dated Jersey city. n. j., July slst. 1881
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07
Corporation Notice.

IS HEREBY GIVEN TIA ON THE I'll
~ CAV OF July, 1891, the Commissioners Of Assess
ment fled In the Office OF the Clerk OF the Board OF
Street and Water commissioners their fr al assess
ment map and report for the Improvement OF
HOPKINS VEN
from Central avenue TO Summit avenue and the
same is now open to public inspection In the ONCE
OF the Clerk Of said Board.
AND notice is also given thai the following streets
or avenues or particular sections thereof are In
Guided in said assessment
HOPkINS VENUE
from Central avenue TO summit avenue.
And that the Slst DAY of August. 1891, at 10 O'Clock
a. m, and the meeting room OF tho Board OF street
and Water Commissioner are hereby liked as the
time and place wheu and where the Board Of
street a nd ater commissioners Will meet to hear,
consider and adJudicate upon all objections 70 said
assessme { and report.
All oDjections thereto must be presented in writ
Ing.
GEO. 7. BoUTos.
ClerK.
Dated Jersey City. July 81. 1891
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

The chess cham pionsbip Tournament Is
progressing RAPIDLY at Lexington. The
most striking events Of yesterdays play
we're the victory Of DR.. Flick over Uede-
Pollock defeat BY Hanham. The Mis-
souri, champion may be the dark horse.
He shows remarkable strength, and Is
the only one who has not lost a game.
The game between Pollock and Hauham
was an unusually fine one. The former
achieved the better position, but on the
second move he, yielding 70 his impetu-
out temperRment. boldly sacrificed a
knight for two pawns. The New Yorker.
with skill, repealed the attack.
and brought about an exchange OIL
queens, w%hereuDon his numerical adj
vantage began to tell. Pollock made a
stout resistance but of no avail On the
forty-seventh move Hauham vol another
piece, aud alter a few more moves Fol
lock resigned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07
. ssIeNEn's NOTICE TO oaEDIroRs.

Notice is hereby given TO the creditors Of Daniel
Toney TRADING as Daniel Tofey & Company OF
Jersey City. Hudson county, New Jersey. that all
claims against mis- estate must be exhibited % the
subscriber, his assignee. Ct MS once No. Ea-
or animation on or before the ninefeeuth day Of
August next, being three months from the date OF
the ~assignment, or be forever barred from coming
In for q dividend NJ the estate. aud said creditors
are further bottled that q list OF the claims against
the said Daniel Toney will De filed with the surro.
gate OF the county OF Hudson at the expiration OF
said Tires months when exceptions thereto may
be nlsd BY any person tpteresred
!. kosEABEHG.
Asignea
nsted Iulx 6. lgl.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

The Union Rifle Club was organized at
Casper & Kruse's 1O0-foot rifle range, at
tached to Russell g. Koedel's. No. 223
First street. Hoboken: last evening. The
members are Claus Schroeder, Henry
Becker, B. Link, Shadrach Russell, Peter
Schroeder, Julius II. Rruse. John Cas-
per, George NJ. Roedel. +. Van der Hey
den, II. V. d. Keith. The club will meet
again on Monday to elect officers. The
weekly shoots will take place every Mon
day evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS

Estate Of Mary ~EaFdley. deceased. hobart W.
Eardley executor of Mary Eardley. deceased. by
order Of the Surrogate OF Hudson County. dated
June !. 1891, hereby gives notice to the creditors or
said decedent to bring In their debts. demands
and claims against toe estate Of said decedent.
under oath or Affirmation. within nine months
from the date OF said order. or they VIII DO forever
barred OF any aeuon therefor again 90 said executor.
ROBERT W.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

Estate OF Gustave Ne,zler. deceased. Isabella
Eetzier, executrlx OF 0ustave Metzler. deceased,
by oroer OF Le surrogate OF hudson Coanty. dated
June 5 1911. herebF gives notices 10 the creditors
or sail deceaent to bring In their debts, demands
aud claims against the est ate OF said decedent.
under oath Or Affirmation within nine months from
the date OF said order. or they will be forever
rik
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

When Baby was sick. we gave her castoria-
When she was a Child. she cried for Castoria-
whea she became Miss, she chung to Castoris
When she had Children. she gave them cassoris
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

fcats Of strength. Skif Is a wonder In
hts line. He is under tho management
OF Prof Louis J. Beck, the Police CO
world
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07
I DGEWOOD, Ions On ssH7!asl5
LOTS SIS AID UPWARDS. SOC. kHEEk
IN Metropolitan Inv. Co. Flaming Building

Estate ofJoseph sheridan deceased; Patrick she or
by order OF Ihe Surrogate OF Hudson county
dated NAV II 1eel hereby gives notice 10 the cred
itors OF said decedent to Dring In their debts, dc
mands and claims against the estate OF said decs
dent under oath or elimination within .nlne
months from the date OF said order. or they VIII %
forever barred OF any action therefor against sail
PATRICK SHERIDAN
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

The Brooklyn cricket team won its
secoud game against the Somerville
(Mass.) eleven yesterday. The totals
were;-Somervil.e, 2S and 32; Brooklyn,
30 and 80, for eight wickets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07

"Ho-ho-r" laughed Mr.. Tooth,
"Ha-har" laughed Laughing Gas;
tOw-wowr' says MIR. Tooth,
"He-he-e-e!" laughs Laughing Gas.
MoRAL-He laughs best who laughs last
Mr.. Laughing Gas is getting the laugh
on Mr.. Tooth at a great rate these fine days
at.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07
NOTICE 10 cRKDIroRS

Dated Jersey city. N. j., July slst. 1891.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-08-07


The Owl A. C. of New York. which was
to have given a purse for a fight between
Dick Connors aud Tommy Furey, saws
that they viii not have any more fights
until October, as nearly all the members
say it is too warm.
Jack Hurley writes that ne will match
Billy Garrison to fight Willie kenny OF
Jersey City at liz pounds. two pounds
give or take. before the Granite Club or
any other club offering a suitable purse.
The long expected fight between the
champion welter-weights, Harry Mccoy
OF the Western states and Gipsey Gleason
Of England, took pIrce ar the rooms of the
Orchard City A c. in Burlington, Iowa,
&C midnight Tuesday night. Mccoy was
to knock nj Gleason IN fifteen rounds.
There were but two rounds. 10 the first
honors were easy. AT the very 2rst pass
IN the second Gleason caught q heavy
blow In the face, which stag ged him. The
second blow lifted him off hts feet and he
fell, striking his head heavily upon the
floor.
New and Wonderful Feats of Strength.
At the Police Gazette Office yesterday
Prof O. E. Skif of San Francisco. Cal,
the phenomenal athlete. gave a wonder
ful exhibition Of feats of strength. He
tried to lift three men, but the door being
polished n consequently slippery, he
did not quite succeed, but he lifted two
man. their weights being 30 pounds and
go pounds. Skin can no doubt lift three
men. weighing $50 pounds. one on his
neck and q on each arm Skin hen
bent a bar of steel on his arm. The bar
weighed three pounds and was half an
inch in diameter.
He broke one on his thigh of the same
dimensions, and startled the crowd by
placing a bar OF steel 10 MS mouta weigh
lug Eve pounds and two inches in circum-
ference, and bending is into a 70 shape.
He then broke an improrptu box u o
inches Ia thickness with his fist, strik in z
while the tox was held against a large
aafeL skill accomplished several other
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-07-30

What is a gentleman II IS a CRANE
old name; but what does it meana A,
one time. To say of a man that he is
gentleman. is to confer on him III.
highest title of distinction we can
think of; wen Il we are speaking of a
prince At another. TO say of a man
that he j. not a gentleman il almost TO
stigmatize him as a social outcast un-
At for the company of his kind-even
IL il SONY one h~aberdasher speaking OF
another. WHO is a gentleman. and vet
who isa'tP The Prince Of Darkness
was one and 50 was Mr.. John Halifax.
II we are 10 believe those who knew
them best: and 50 was u Pelham
according TO the late Sir Edward Bul.
wer. Earl of LyttOn. etc: and il Ger
tainly seemed as il he ought to know.
Prom Peter Ibbetson." in Harper-
Magazine.