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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
RELIEF AT YOUNGSTOWN.
The People Busy Getting Their Familie
Back from the Hills.

The People Busy Getting Their Families
Back from the Hills.
JoHNsTowN, Pa, Feb. 19.-The danger
of another great disaster is over for the
present. The fact that it is danger
postponed and not prevented everybody
knows, but then, perhaps, Providence
will step in next time, too.
The change in the weather has stopped
the melting of the deep snow in the
mountains, and the water in the streams
has begun to go down. But the snow is
still there and will have to melt some
time, and if it melts with such weather
as there has been for the last three of
four days Johnstown will be in exactly
the same position again.
The going about in boats isn't over
yet, although the water went down a
good deal to-day. In the lower parts of
the tow RATS and skiffs still carry people
through the streets. 1t must give
strangers a rather peculiar sensation to
see the principal hotel of town sitting in
the middle of big lake, and the guests
being carried to and fro on RATS.
Relieved by the news that the water at
the three threatened dams had frozen up
again, the people spent no time in watch
ing the gauge at the Franklin street
bridge, but devoted themselves to get
ting their families back from the hills
and pumping out their cellars whenever
they could. Almost every store in town
having cellar full, it was good lasting
job
One of the two beautiful nickel
plated fire engines, which were bought
with the money contributed to buy
bread for the poor people of Johnstown,
was put to this work on Main street.
The water it pumped out of the cellars
filled the streets again and made the
high rubber boots which every one here
wears as much of necessity as ever.
The flood has left over sidewalk s.
streets, floors and vacant lots thick
Shiny ooze full of leaves and twigs and
rotten wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
CAUGHT IN A FIRE TRAP.
Horrible Death of Mother ard Her Fou1
Children.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Feb. 19.-Five human
beings caught in a death trap and burned
to death was the horrible spectacle wit
messed early in the morning in Hopkins
street this city.
Penned up by rolling clouds of smoke
and walls of living fire, mother and her
four children died a miserable death al
most within reach of dozens of hands
ready and willing to save them.
The fire was caused by a pot of fat
boiling over in the basement of a tene-
ment containing nine families, which,
with the ground floor store, is used by
Fred Boldfus, baker.
There was very thick smoke, and in
a few moments the flames had reached
up through the hallway, and the inmates
of the double fiat came pouring down
the stairs. All escaped with the exception
OF Mrs John Henry, a widow living on
the third floor, who stopped to dress her
four children, Harry, aged II; Julia, 8;
Henry, 4, and a baby boy. She stayed too
long, and when she finally attempted to
get down the stairs she was overcome by
the smoke.
When the fire was eXtinguished it was
found that the mother and children had
been burned to death.
1t is the old story of criminal careless
ness, as to the value of human life, as
shown by the inadequate means of es
cape from fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
WORRIED THE CHAMPION.
A Negro Walter Pours Hot Coffee Over
the Actor-Pugllist.

A Negro Waiter Pours Hot Coffee Over
the ActOr-Pugllist.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 19.-John L. Sui
livan was the cause of great excitement
at Murphy's Hotel early in the morning,
before he and his troupe left for Nor
folk. Sullivan closed his engagement
here last night, and after spending
several hours out with the boys was not
feeling we'll. He went into the ladies'
dining room to get his breakfast with
Duncan B. Harrison and Miss Nelson, a
member of the troupe. The big man got
an idea that Waiter William Miller was
not stepping around as quickly as he
should. so, with double barreled oath,
he ordered the negro to quicken his
gait. The actor was told that Proprie-
tor Murphy didn't allow swearing in the
hotel.
At this the pugilist became furious
and made a dive for the waiter. William
grabbed the COTE pot and threw it at
Sullivan, but missed him. The steam
ing hot fluid, however, spattered all
over the actor clothes. The waiter then
began to defend himself with a chair,
which he finally threw at the actor,
striking one leg, and then escaped by a
secret stairway to the cupola of the
building, where he remained until the
big man left the city. Sullivan hunte
all through the house, swearing to kill
him if found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
BITTER BASEBALL WAR.


Tho American Association Starts a Rig
Fight Against the League.
New YORK, Feb. 19.-War has
broken out afresh in baseball circles,
and there bids fair to be a lively time.
The American Association has repudi-
ated the National agreement, deposed
President Thurman, and admitted AL
johnson and his club in Cincinnati.
The committee appointed to select a
successor to Mr.. Thurman,in the Asso-
citation presidency reported in favor Of
Louis Kramer, of Cincinnati.
Resolutions notifying President Thur
man that he had been deposed, and also
notifying Nick Young, the Secretary of
the National Board, that the Association
had voted to withdraw from allegiance
to the National agreement were then
drawn up.
Messrs. Won der Abe, Barnie and Wag-
ner were chosen to draw up the sched-
ule, after which the meeting adjourned
to meet in Cincinnati at the call of the
chair.
great scramble for players will now
begin. 1t was said at the St. James
Hotel that Roger Conner had already
been secured and that Danny Richardson
would follow his example and sign with
an Association team. Other players men.
TONED as likely to be secured are
Duffy, Beckley, Quinn, Nash, Crane, Nc
Geachy and Pfeffer.
Most of the gentlemen interested in the
Association teams have plenty of money
and they claim they are willing to spend
a good round sum to secure the cream of
the players. The war promises to be .
bitter one from this out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
NOTICED

NTATE OF CONNECTICUT, COUNTY OF
- New HAVEN, IS, City of Waterbury,
Mayors office, February 16, 1891.
To the City Sheriff of the City of Water
burY,-GREETING
lon are hereby directed to warn and
notify the legally qualified electors of the
fourth ward of the city of Wat rbury that
special election will be held in said
ward on Monday, February %, 1891, for
the purpose of electing an alderman from
said ward to ill the vacancy in the Board
of Aldermen of said city caused by the
death of William +. Dillon
The voting place will be in Turn Hall
so called, No ~ S:ovill street.
The polling place will be open for the
reception of votes from o'clock forenoon
until o'clock in the afternoon on said 23d
dag of February 1891.
Hou will cause copy of this order and
warming to be published in one or more
| newspapers published in said city, at
| least five days before the time appointed
for the aforesaid election.
Hereof fail not but of the warning make
due service aud return same with your do
ines thereon: endorsed to the clerk of said
| city.
Given under my hand and seal of the
city, this 10th day of February, AID, 1890.
CHARLES r. BALDWIN, Mayor.
New HAVEN COUNTY, &C
| WATERBURY,, Feb. 10, 1890. ( Do
| The above and foregoing is like, true
and attested copy of the original notice
Attest: . JOHN w. MCDONALD,
City Sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
THE ST. LoUIs;REcEPTloN,
Definite Arrangements for tho Funeral
Not Yet Completed in that City.

Definite Arrangements for thu Funeral
Not Yet Completed in that City.
ST. LOUIS, Feb 19-Meetings of the
various committees having in charge ar
rangements for the funeral of General
Sherman in this city on Saturday are
being held daily. Reports and sugges-
tions are being received and considered,
but it is not likely that definite ar
ranged will be made and announced be-
fore tomorrow.
From advices received from cities and
towns in surrounding States, it is as
sured that large delegations of Grand
Army men and Sons of Veterans will at
tend the funeral. 1t is expected that a
large number of newspaper correspond
ents will be present, and a committee
has been appointed to facilitate their
work.
General Merritt has arranged to place
a squad T artillery on the levee and
they will fire a salute as the funeral
train enters upon the bridge across the
Mississippi river. Another detachment
will be placed in O'Fallon Park and will
fire salute as the procession passes
that point. Numerous offerings of
floral tributes have been received
by the committee, but in ac-
cordance with the wishes of the family
and in conformity with the severe SIM
plicity of a military funeral there will be
absolutely no flowers.
After the funeral a guard will be sta
toned at the grave of General Sherman
to prevent any possible designs on the
part of the INSCRIPTIONS and as a marx
of honor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
ANOTHER SOCIAL SCANDAL.

High-Toned Affair Which Threatens to
Guido the o. hea Case.
DUBLIN, Feb. 19.-The Freeman's Jour.
nal says divorce case of a most sen.
sational character is pending, and that
a member of the present government is
concerned.
1t is intimated that the connections
and standing of the principals and the
circumstances and details of the suit, il
brought to trial or otherwise made pub
lie, will cause as much excitement as
the O'Shea divorce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19

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 $I.oo buys an extra fine
Numbered shirt Our Paris dress shirts
embroidered and pique bosoms, cost
$3.50. They are the shirt for we'd
dings or full dress. If you want the
best shirt your money can buy 60 to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
STRUCK BY A STEAMER,
An italian Bark Sunk and Two of til
Crew Drowned.

An italian Bark Sunk and Two of the
Crew Drowned.
NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Havel which left Ho.
boken at p. m. for Bremen struck the
incoming Italian bark Mascotta when off
buoy No. 30 and sent her to the bottom.
The vessel was off Bay Ridge when the
Havel struck her. While the steamship
was backing off, several of her boats
were lowered, and II of the crew were
rescued. Two boys, who shipped on the
bark at San Domingo II days ago, were
lost The Havel's boats transferred the
crew to the tug Tallman and the revenue
cutter Manhattan, which brought the
survivors to this city. The Havel pro.
ceeded after picking up the crew.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-There is no ex-
element over the closing the doors of the
American Loan and Trust Company.
There were three savings banks, one
in Syracuse, one In Rochester and an
outside bank, the name of which is not
known, demanded payment of deposits
amounting to 100000. The institution
could not pay, and at the request of one
of the savings banks, the Superintendent
took possession. The deposits of the
company amounted to about $2,275, 600,
and of this amount over 60 per cent. has
been paid out since the run commenced
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
An Enc,ish "Lord" Come. to Grief:

BANGOR, Me-, Feb. 19.-Charles Oscar
De Courcey, who claims to be an English
Lord, and has been living at Machias, was
arrested in this city at the request of
Sheriff Longfellow, of Washington
County. He is wanted on the charge of
having duped people there to the extent
of over $500. At his boarding house, af-
ter his arrest, he took half an ounce of
laudanum with suicidal intent, but
prompt measures saved his life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Contractors on Trial for Conspiracy.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. 19.-The trial of
the IA sewer contractors, indicted for con-
spiracy to defraud the city, has begun in
the Superior Court. The contractors are
charged with having conspired to fix ex-
cessive prices in their bids for sewer
work, the work to go to the lowest bid
der, as arranged by themselves, and the
amount Of the reasonable cost of the
work to be divided between them. The
trial will occupy several days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Searching Tor the Victims.

EVANSVILLE, Pa, Feb. 19.-Pumps
have stonped at the Inflated mine. They
have run increasingly for 10 days and
nights. 1t is estimated that 100000, 200
gallons of water have been pumped from
the depths. Edward Gallagher's drown
ed body was recovered. The body was
horribly cut by being washed to and fro
in the food. 1t is announced that be.
fore morning many more victims will be
recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
THE KAISER ANDy BISMARCK.
Indications of Imperial Displeasure Be.
coming More Significant.


LONDON, Feb. 19.-The indications Of
imperial displeasure with Prince Bis
marck are becoming daily more and
more significant.
A Paris correspondent says that he has
been shown a letter from Prince Bis
marck's wife which represents the
family as alarmed at the threatened
prosecution of the ex-Chancellor because
of his persistent utterance of remarks
designed to irritate the Emperor.
The crisis in their relations may lead
to Prince Bismarck's making an earlier
visit and longer stay in England than
was intended.
1t is now asserted that Prince Bis
marck has despatched four boxes filled
with documents of the first Importance
to London with view to preventing
their discriminating him in the event of
his being prosecuted for his political ut
teranceS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Big Loss by the Flood.

PrTTsBURG, Feb. ia dispatch from
Clearfield, Pa, says the outlook there is
gloomy. The town is all flooded The
Beach street station, gas works, electric
light plant, foundry, grist mill and the
approaches to the Market and Second
Street bridges were flooded. One firm
has lost $500, 900 feet of logs, and others
very nearly as much.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Death of Judge Elisha johnson.

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 19.-Judge
Elisha johnson, one of the oldest mem
bers of the Connecticut Bar, died in this
city yesterday. His disease was pneu-
monia He was 70 years of age. He
served seven terms in the State Senate
md three in the lower house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Quebec 1rlshme en- Favor Paru.ll.

QUEBEC, Feb. 19.-At a meeting held
by the Quebec branch of the Irish
National League, great storm arose
over a motion of confidence in Mr. Par
nell. The chairman refused to put tho
motion, whereupon he was voted out of
the chair. The motion was then put
and carried and the secretary instructed
to forward copy to Mr.. Parnell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
A Girl Meets n Terrible Dsa,h

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-Miss Phoebe Price,
aged II years, fell 60 feet down an ele-
Tator shaft in the Chamber of Commerce
building, from the fifth to the ground
door. James Black, the man in charge
of the elevator. neglected to close the
door. Miss Price leaned forward to peer
down the open we'll and losing her bal
ance fell to the bottom. Her body was
terribly mutilated. Black surrendered
to the police.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Mar ow e cape for Fineen Men.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Feb. 19.-High
water and ice in the Genesee River car
ried away the falsework at the new
Platt street bridge at 1890 o'clock,
three minutes after 10 men had been
bridge contractor is estimated at $1,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Arrested for Malpractice.

NEwBURGH, N. Y, Feb. 19.-The coro-
ler's jury in the Carrie Gerard malprac.
tice case at Wappinger's Falls returned
a verdict that the girl died from NAL
practice. DIR. Harris, of Newburgh, and
Louis and Mrs. Gerard are held respon-
sible for the girls death. DR.. Harris
has been arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
A Mail Clerk Pleads Guilty.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19.-Henry G.
Seaman, Of Harrisburg, railway mail
clerk, pleaded guilty to the charge of
embezzling letters from the mails before
Justice Butler. Sentence was deferred
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Her Mind Was Deranred.

CASTLE, N. Y, Feb. 19-Miss Bur-
napp, who was missing after the fire in
her photograph gallery, and who was
supposed to have persisted in the flames,
was found last night at the house of Mr..
Brown, two miles distant. Her mind
was deranged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
The Empress sklps Paris.

BERLIN, Feb. 19.-The Empress Fred
erick decided not to visit Paris. She
stopped at Cologne, and then proceeded
toIondon, where she will spend soma
days with Queen Victoria.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Serious Charge by a Newspaper.

DUBLIN, Feb. 19.-Mr. Henry Camp
bell, Parnellite member of Parliament
for Fermanagh, has sued the Cork Her.
aid for libel in saying that while his col
leagues We're in prison he hired houses to
be used by Mr.. Parnell for immoral pur.
poses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Bu1ralo to Have a naseban foam.

BUFFALO, Feb. 1a.-At meeting last
night it was decided to put team into
the new International League to repre-
sent Buffalo. Pat Powers will probably
be selected as manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Governor Hill Sick,

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 19.-Gov. Hill has
been confined to the Executive Mansion
with n severe cold since Saturday last and
was not able to attend the funeral of
Gen. Sherman. In his absence Lieut..
Gov. Jones represented the State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
nrads sura of Death

DANBURY, Conn, Feb. 19.--James Nor.
row, aged 60, well-known halter, COM
naitted suicide last night by shooting
himself through the heart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
PRODUCE MARKET
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

Butter.-Mnrket firm. Creamery East
CSC. a29c. imitation. oc.a23c Dairy =
Eastern. half-nrkin tubs. go. a25c.; eastern,
frKins, 2pc.a22c; eastern. diaries entire,
2oc: aa3c: Factory-Fresh, 1sc.a2a., June
packed. 10c .al3c.
Cheese. - Market very firm. Factory
9c.a10c. Creamery-New York, part skins
Sc. a9c: Pennsylvania skins, 20 a2j4c.,
Eggs. Market dull. Fresh Eastern
firsts, 1Tc.a1Sc.: Western. firsts, 2oI<c.
Southern hrsts. 23c. a24c. LINED -EastSrn
flrsts, 2lc. a22o.s Canadian, frsts, 3ic. A22o.
Western, Arsts, 23l4ac.a24c; held. 6Kneo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Io.-For New England
and Eastern New York: Colder, northerly
winds. q
For New Jersey: Northerly winds, colder,
fair weather, except local rains on the coast.
For Western New York: Fair weather,
local SHOWS on the lake shores, colder. north
erly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Powaerly RETURNS Homie.

SCRANTON, Feb. 17.-Mr. Powderly nas
arrived home from Topeka, Kas., having
oancslled his Western engagement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
Pianos, Pianos. Pianos.

Say, John, are You judge of pianosl
Well now, Peterl really that is laugh
able; why do you 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 toe the proper thingto give
her musical education. You know, John,
when you and / were children attention
was not much III that direction and it
was not considered So much of qualifica-
ton as at present, 81 l don't wonder in the
least at the look of surprise that crosses
your face. But really, John, your wife
asked me tU rrins up the subject to you as
your Bessie Is getting to be the right age
for II piano, as we'll; and she was of the
opinion that if we should decide to both
buy at once that ShUhinger would give us
discount. | understand they are very
reasonable with honest people who desire
piano, and being honest themselves
chat firm would Ue the best to patronize.
What do you thinkl
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 Il list of
names comprising recent purchasers He
very kindly and must say Il little proudly
acceded to my request by bringing forth
list of NAME s,that fairly astonished IL e.
Examine 1t (J"hn, perusing) Whew, but
that is snrel! II sumner. 1t those people
who are Judges have decided for 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 lowe st
possible prcies.
B. SHONINGER & co
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
DR.. LA FONZO,
Who is located at
2O1 Bank Street.
Corner Meadow Street.

Now if you have been doctored without
avail until hope and faith are gone If
you are tired and disguised with the meth
DDS that have been so unsuccessfullya en-
ployed; if you are willing to be guided by
your own Judgment; if you are ready to
act for yourself and not to be influenced
further by injudicious friends CO who ad-
wise you to continue in the footsteps fol-
lowed by your great grandfather if in
short you are not so set in the old WAYS
that you are not willing to be convinced,
and if you want to be cured, then call on
DR.. La Fonzo and learn something of his
New, Rational, Practical and Scientific
system of treating the diseases of which
he makes a specially.
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 out 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 hi!n.
Not only " Ill they be surprised at his
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. Consultation, examination, advice
and services Free.
Polite ushers in attendance, and all are
| made to feel welcome.
HB" Hours 8 to 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
SHONINGER 4 co,
Geo l.. Pelham, Manager

1t of purchasers givel
lring the last tire.
hit, and ask our com
f they can.
Louis A. Totem,
Mrs E. Williams,
Brumea Etienne,
w. II. Smith,
DR. Geo A. Faber,
), Mrs Peter Lawlor,
Donald Mcclellan,
Perry H. Lewis,
Malcolm Mcclellan,
Bertha Beers,
Mary Mclaughlin,
MISS Ellen O'keefe,
Sophia Hornfsher,
Thos J. Campbell,
Robert Mackie,
Susie K. Murphy,
Richard Pearce,
E. w. Smith,
James higgins,
Mary Kearnan,
E. Dewitt Derby,
Catherine Kennedy,
, Mary Parks,
VIM Falk,
Henry Scofeld,
Mrs Jas F. Gaunt
S. j. Porter,
VIM Howis,
John Buckley,
Mrs Mary O'Brien.
McEvoy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19

We submit Il g lis
to Peter, made dit
months, honor brig
petitors TO beat it i,
S. H. Bowen,
Jay s. Whiteman,
F. B. Waible.
Antonette Feron,
Sherman Bacon,
Mrs q. L. Fitzsimons
Nellie Castle,
Ruesina Reichenbach
Peter j. Lawlor,
Mary F. Epson,
Ferdinand Martell,
Oliver 5. Doolittle,
John Middleton,
Mrs f, S. Morehouse
Mary Doolau,
Robert I. Allen,
Ruth A Relfit
Napolian Dessault,
Matte II. Wakeley,
Edward Kilroe
Geo N. Walters,
David David,
Elizabeth a. Murphy
H: h. Northrop,
Alice Sweeney,
VIM Tysoe,
+. r. Ford,
Z. NJ, Wayne,
John Mulcahey,
Mary Greer,
John :
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
NEW YORK MARKETS,
BONDS.

New YORK, Feb. .1s.-Money on call and
2IE per cent.
BONDS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-19
WANTS, FOR SALE, TO Rent
GB@ Hours 8 to 8.

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