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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
BalIoting For Sneaker.

WASHINGTON, Dec 7.-Balloting for speaker was resumed to-day. The eighteenth ballot resulted: Crisp 94, Mills 90, Springer F, McMillan 19, Hatch 5, Stevens 1. The nineteenth ballot resulted the same.
 Twentieth ballot: Crisp 91, Mills 86, McMillan IF, Springer IT, Hatch z, Stevens 1.
 Twenty first ballot: Crisp 94, Mills 91, McMilan F, Springer 19, Hatch 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
Given Away Free! JOhnson's American CycIOpedia
 and Atlas of the World.

Te all purchasers of the amount of $1O worth of Boots and Shoes at E. J. Finn's on or before Dec 24,will represented one of those elegant books, which are worth $6. We take this means to thank our cus- toners for their liberal patron age in the last year, hoping we will receive the same for the coming year. All our goods are marked in Plain Figures and at the lowest prices,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
SOCIETY AND, CLUB MEETINGS.

EV Secretaries are requested to send in tht dates of meetings of societies, lodges and club and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Waterbury Field Club. Bergen's orchestra.
 Third Division, A. O. H. Evangeline circle, 0. of F. Court Hancock, A. O. of A. Sterling Commandery, U. O. G. O. Concordia singing society rehearsal. Loyal Legion, O. U. A. M Evergreen Temple of Honor. Regular drill, Chatfeld Guards. Amphion orchestra rehearsal. American brass band rehearsal. Local assembly, No 3 ,961, K. of L. L. A! 2266. Speedwell lodge, No 10, K. off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
LOFTY ELEcTRocUTED.

No Newspaper Men Were Present and
 Details are Not Known.
 SING SING, N. Y. December r. Shortly after 12 o'clock to-day flag announcing that Loppy, the murderer, had been electrocuted, was hoisted over Warden Browns house. No newspaper men were present and the only fact that can be learned is that the electrocution took place at 1908 and was a success, the condemned man died without a strug- gle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
LOCAL LINES,

Boys, get your Skates at PHELAN's Tea store.
 You must eat, therefore for the best groceries, vegetables and fruit call at LADD'S grocery house.
 DR. c. w. s. FROST, 177 Bank street. See Curran's adv on 2d page.
 See Kilduff & Co.'S adv on 2nd page. Van Houten's Cocoa-Ssnd for a can.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
Robbed By Highwaymen.

NoRRIsTowN. Pa, Dec 7.-Edward Walters and John Davis, two young farmers were stopped on the road three miles from this city yesterday afternoon by three highwaymen. The highway men pointed their weapons at Davis and ordered the men to throw up their hands. Walters made a dash for the woods and escaped, hls companion, gold watch
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
A TIP TO ADVERTISERS.

TRIP-HAMMER ADVERTISING IS THE KIND THAr CREATES INDUSTRIES THAT MAKE US MARVEL AT THEIR MAGNITUDE. How LONG WOULD IT TAKE TO SHAPE THE HOT IRON IF STROKE WAS GIVEN THIS WEEK AND AN OTHER SIX MONTHS HENCE? CONSTANT POUNDING IS WHAT DOES THE BUSINESS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
Public Auction,

I will sell at public auction, on We'd nesday, December 9, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the real estate of the late Der nard Heaney, and also all personal property of the deceased remaining undis- posed of between now and the day of sale. Sale to take place on the premises, No 39 Wolcott street.
 THOMAS HAYES, Administrator,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
Ex-Senator Bell Dead.

PEORIA, III. Dec 7.-Ex-Senator An drew Bell died last night of apoplexy, with which he was stricken two weeks ago while addressing a religious meet ing. He would undoubtedly have been the next democratic candidate for con- greSS z. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
Finding a Big SelDent,

A serpent 19 feet long, either dead or stupe6ed by the cold into insensibility, was found on the shore of Lake Kenosia, near Danbury, last Friday. It may be one of several which escaped from John B. Doris's show some years ago,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07

NEW HAVEN Dec 7.-Sergeant Cox predicts clearing and colder. On Tues day fair weather with cold wave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
CLEARING, COLDER.

Official Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and TO-MOrrow.
 NEW YORK, Dec 7.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-07
E. T. TURNER & co.

When we began to open our Holiday line of Linens, Stamped Goods Fancy Silks, Etc, we found our counter room too small to show our immense line, so we have moved the whole stock to the second floor, where you can look it over, have plenty of room and see the finest, best selected stock of these goods that has ever been shown in the city.
 During this week we shall make some cuts in prices to advertise the stock, and you will find it will pay you to visit this department.
 Stamped Linens, Plain Linens, Roman cut work, Drawn work, Doylies, Scarfs, Tray Cloths, Etc, Embroidery Silk and Fancy work articles, all kinds, 2nd floor.
 e8y@ Take the Elevator
 E1. T. TURNER & GO
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
A Military Funeral.

New YORK Feb. 16.-The preliminary
arrangements for the funeral of the late
General have been made. At IL a. m.
Generals Slocum, Howard and Butter
field and Lieutenant Treat, aide-de-camp
to General Howard, met at the Sherman
residence and consulted with the men,
bers of the family about the matter.
1t was determined that the funeral
cortege should form at o'clock ON
Thursday next, at the house in West list
street, and move promptly at O'Clock
in order to get the train in season. The
funeral service proper will be held in st.
Louis.
The funeral procession in this city will
be made up as follows: The regular
army eacort will be under command of
Colonel Langdon of the First Artillery.
It will consist of all the infantry battal-
ions in the vicinity of New York. The
cavalry will consist of a troop of regu-
lars and troop A of the National Guard.
The body will be borne on cassion.
An escort of honor from Lafayette Post,
G. A. R., will surround the cassion and
the pail bearers, who will be In carriages.
Following them viii come the family
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
SORROW IN ST. LOUIS,
Arrangements Being Made to ReceiV
the Body of the Dead General.

Arrangements Being Made to Receive
the Body of the Dead General.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 16.-Mayor Noonan is
sued the following proclamation to- day:
"For many years Gen. Sherman was a
resident of st. Louis, and here his body
is to be buried. He was one of the fore
most men of his time and his life is writ
ten in the history of his country The
intelligence of his death will be received
in St. Louis with abundant sorrow and
emotion. The flags on the public build
ings will be displayed at half-mast until
the day of the funeral and on that day
tn public offices will be closed"
The following telegram has been re-
ceived by Ransom Post, G. A. R.:
NEW YORK, Feb. Is, 1884,
Ransom Post:-The family was glad to
accept offer of escort on arrival of re-
mains of Gen. Sherman at St. Louis.
Send delegation of not to exceed four
to meet cortege at indianapolis. Gen.
Howard and Gen. Slocum have by re-
quest provided for everything from here
to st. Louis. Probably leave New York
Thursday evening. j. j. HOWARD.
1t is thought that the funeral in this
city will take place on Saturday next.
The Merchants Exchange Executive
Committee have decided to close the
exchange on that day. No definite ar
rangements can be made for the funeral
until the committee here is ad Used
from New York. Should the funeral
occur on Sunday it is thought it will be
the largest one ever held in western
city
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
THE ADMlRAL's FUNERAL.
1t VIII Take Place To-morrOw-The
Burial WIN be at Arlington.

1t VIII Take Place TO-morrow-Ths
Burial VIII be at Arlington.
WASHINGTON, Feb 16. Admiral Por-
ter's body will be laid beside that of
Gen. Sheridan at Arlington tomorrow.
The ceremonies are intended to be the
most imposing seen in Washington
since the death of Little Phil" >~>S
Services are to be held at the Ad-
miral's late home, beginning at ,
o'clock. Rev. DR.. Douglass of est.
Johns is to officiate. The President and
his Cabinet, as we'll as all the army and
navy officers available, will participa tie.
The naval regulations require for the
funeral of an Admiral a complement of
5000 1t is doubtful, however, if that
number of marines and regulars can be
concentrated here quickly enough. Those
stationed in the barracks at Washing
ton, Annapolis and Fortress Monroe,
together with Grand Army posts and
the District National Guard, will consti-
tute the military and naval contingents.
Eight sailors from the receiving ship
Dale constitute guard for the body un-
til it is consigned to the tomb. Mrs.
Porter has been showered with tele.
grams of coincidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
PENNSYLvANlA'S ACTION.

Governor Pattison's Order to the Ma
tional Guard.
HARRlsBURG, Pa, Feb. 16.-The fol-
lowing order has been issued from Ma
tional Guard Headquarters here:
"Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, U.
S. A, retired, was born in Lancaster,
Ohio, February s, 1920; he died in New
York city February IA, 1891. Through
all the years of his active life from July,
1910. when he graduated at West Point
Military Academy until his death, his
one ambition was to serve his country. 81
HE distinguished himself in the In
dian war in Florida, the Mexican war
and during the war of the rebellion, in
all the grades from second lieutenant to
general in command Of the army. AL
ways in advance in military ideas,
movement and action. his march to the
sea fittingly crowned his matchless mill
tary career.
"Such honors as can be rendered by
regiments and companies on the day of
the burial will be observed. Officers will
wear the usual badge of mourning for 80
days from date of this order.
"By order of Robert E. Pattison,
Governor and COMMUNICATIVE Chief;
William H. McClelland, Adjutant- Gen
eral"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
The Astor-willing w. ddins.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.-Three thou
sand guests have been invited to the
Astor-Willing wedding, which takes
place tomorrow at the residence of the
brides parents on South Broad street.
Local feeling and family pride enter int O
the matter, and the affair is intended to
equal in proportions the Paul-Astor we'd
ding here, and not to be excelled in
splendor by the; Wilson-Astor nuptials
in New York. The cost of the floral
decorations alone has been placed at
100000, which does not seem excessive
where thousands of roses costing So or
more apiece and orchids costing $40 a
spray will be used in single room.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
THE MAMMOTH MINE VERDICT.
The COrOner's Jury GIVE Their Opinion
of the Cause OF the Explosion.

The CorOner's Jury GIVE Their Opinion
of the Cause OF the Explosion.
GREENsBURG, Pa, Feb. 16.-The jury,
in the Mammoth mine explosion case af-
ter a short elaboration rendered the
following verdict:
at is our opinion that the cause Of
the. Mammoth mine explosion, occurring
ON Jan. 81, 1891, was carburated hydro
gen which had accumulated in the lower
bed or dip of the mine. No evidence ex-
lists to show the condition of the mine at
that time, or that ever any gas had ex-
listed in the mine at any time to any con-
siderable extent prior to the explosion.
We find all machinery about said mine
in good condition and working order. q
''While we find that the II. c. Prick
Coke Company has not been guilty of
any neglect in providing for the care
and comfort of its underground en-
ployes, we protest against the employ
ment of fire bosses and mine bosses in
any mine who are addicted to the use of
liquor. We also believe that there should
be an amendment to the mining laws of
the State against the working of any
mine under water level with any fame
or open light, but to compel the lighting
of same by electricity or safety lamps.
1--WE also recommend that no person
be permitted to enter any mine now OPP
Grated in this State or hereafter opened
out except those whose names or num-
bers shall be kept in a registry at the en-
try of the mines"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
Collision In q Fog.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 16 "A dense fog
prevented the engineer of the South
bound Columbus, Hooking Valley s. To-
ledo passenger train seeing the target
lights last night, and he dashed at full
speed into freight train standing across
the track at the SciotI Valley crossing
seven miles south of here. The passenger
engine struck the cab of the Scioto Val
ley train, which had the right of way,
whizzing right through it. Engineer
Charles Boutwell, of Portsmouth and two
brothers named johnson Gf this city
were probably fatally injured, and Mrs.
Robert Mcclure of Reyp oldsburg, O.,
was badly cut but will recover. The wife
and three daughters of Congressman
Grosvener were on the train but esca ped
with slight bruises.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16

and friends in carriages. Then Che
President and Vice-President of the
United States, ex-Presidents Hayes and
Cleveland, delegations from the United
States Senate and House of Representa-
tives, the Governor of the State of New
York ana the mayor of the city.
The military part of the procession
will follow the carriages in this order
The Loyal Legion,
G. A. r. Posts,
Corps of Cadets,
National Guard, S. N. Y,
Delegations from Civil Societies,
Citizens.
The line of march to the Desbrosses
street ferry has not been decided upon
yet. The G. A. r. Posts will be under
command of Gen. Floyd Clarkson and
the National Guard under Gen. Louis
Fitzgerald.
General Howard has designated Gen.
Daniel Butterfield as Marshal in charge
of the column.
Veterans of the 7th Regiment and
those of other regiments will be assigned
to positions at the ferry to receive the
Jersey end of the ferry will be stationed
posts of veterans from that State.
G. A. R. posts along thp route whe de-
sire to pay honor to the remains will be
notified in season.
The pallbearers will be: Gen. j. NJ.
Schofield, Gen. o. o. Howard, Rear-Ad-
miral D. L. Braine, Rear-Admiral l.. A.
Kimberly, Gen. Thomas L. Casey, Gen.
j. G. Kelton, Prof. H. L. Kelton, Prof.
Fl. L. Kendrick, Gen. Johnston, Gen. H.
w. Slocum, Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, Gen.
L. NJ. Dodge, Gen. j. NJ. Corse, Gen.
Wager Swayne and Gen. L. L. Woodford
General Clarkson expects to have 10, 00C
men in line from New York and Brook.
lyn and 1880 from New Jersey.
Generals Howard and Slocum were
asked by the family to take entire
charge of the funeral and accompany the
body to St. Louis. The interment will
be in Calvary Cemetery in that city.
The funeral in st. Louis will bt
strictly military in character.
Mayor Grants secretary, on behalf of
the mayor, offered the use of the City
Hall to the family as place for the body
to lie in state in, but the offer was de
clined.
On account of the expressed wish o
General Sherman, it was decided not tc
comply with the request of Presiden
Harrison that the body be taken tc
Washington and there lie in state for {
day. 1t will not lie in state anywhere
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
BIG HOSPITAL BURNED.
Oxer 600 Patients aud Several Nuns
safely Removed.

OXcr SUO RatlehtS ana several nuns
safely Removed.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Feb 16.-A night
Waterman at St. Mary's Hospital dis
covered the eastern wing of the build
ing to be on fire at 90 minutes past II
o'clock last night. A general alarm wa 5
sent out and the fire department re-
sponded promptly. AS there were ESQ
patients, 10 nuns and number of en-
ployes in the building, there was great
excitement.
The east wing was totally destroyed,
and the entire building was practically
ruined before the firemen gained control
of the flames. Frank A. Jaynes, foreman
of Hose No l, was hit on the head by a
falling cornice. He was removed to the
City Hospital. His injuries will prob
ably prove fatal. All the inmates of the
hospital were safely removed to the ad-
jacent buildings and houses.
Yesterday was the golden jubilee of
Mother Hieronymo who has just COM
pleted her 50th year as professed nun,
and who founded the hospital. The oc-
casion was to have been celebrated with
much ceremony to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
A SHOCKING MURDER
Edward McMullen Kills His
Wife With q Hot Poker.
he WAS CRAz7D BY wHIsKEY.
The Woman's Body Mutilated in Horri'
BILE Manner.

The Murderer Arrested and Comics ses
Hts crime-Whsn tho News of The
FIendish Deed Spread Feeling of
Rage Was Manifest In the Vicinity.
Threats of LynOhinG Made.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 16.-The viii
lage of Shermerville, five miles from this
city, was the scene of horrible murder
about midnight.
Edward McMullen killed his wife with
a red-hot poker, wounding and multi
ating her in q shocking manner. Nc
Mullen is about so years of age and so
was his wife. They had been drunk all
day, as was their custom after pay day.
In the evening they were alone in the
house and were heard by their neighbors
Quarrelliug. No attention was paid to
this, but about midnight shrieks were
heard coming from the house which were
soon followed by groans.
Soon after McMullen came running out
of the house shouting and cursing like
one insane.
Burned aud Mutilated.
When the neighbors ventured in they
found the woman lying on the floor with
every particle of clothing torn from her
body, which was burned and mutilated
in a horrible manner.
McMullen had evidently taken a red
hot poker, beaten her on the head and
thrust it into her body and pressed it
into her flesh in dozens of places.
Justice of the Peace Scanlon was
aroused and constable was sent in
search of McMullen. He found him
lying in a drunken stupor on the road
about half mile from his house.
Tho Nlurderer ArrSated.
When aroused and told that his wife
was dead he said: 81 know it; didn't
kill her MYSELF"
He was brought to this city and
lodged in the county Jail. The crime is
the outcome of almost lifelong drunken
ness. Not only have McMullen and the
murdered woman been drunkards for
years, but their children have inherited
the vice.
Two years ago, in the same house,
their only daughter, a girl of 20 years,
was burned to death with her infant
child while lying in bed in a drunken
stupor, while her father and mother
were in the next room in the same con,
dition.
When the news of the awful deed
spread through the vicinity a feeling OF
horror and rage soon became manifest.
The house was surrounded by curious
crowds, but no idle spectators were ad
mitted.
Threats of lynching were heard. but no
attempt was made to carry them into ex
ecution.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
Waterbury's Great Prosperity
REASONS WHY WE SHOULD ALL
SING GLORY HALLELUJAH

Listen to what the Real Estate Weekly
Record says;
Concerning Waterbury the Weekly
Record says : "Among the architects
there is a very cheerful feeling over the
building outlook for the coming year.
Capitalists are already talking up large
projects, some of which will surprise the
public when announced. One prominent
architect has on hand no less that four new
factories and extensions, and this means
prosperity in all lines There will be con-
siderable done in the way of new blocks
and the center of the city will wear diff
erent aspect when the years building is
completed. Everything points to pros
porous building season."
The Waterbury Furniture Company
saw this in advance and this is why it is
building on Field street, on the line Of
the New Park, a storehouse, equal in
size to its new building on South Main
street. Nothing is so embarrassing as
to be short of room in the busy season.
AS soon as we sell a Chamber Suit. a
Parlor Suit, Range or Stove, we
want another on hand to put in its
place. We don't have to ask the
people to appreciate our efforts be-
cause the world knows they do. We
mean to have room enough to crafty
everyone's wish, and show them a
stock of goods that will make them
feel glad that they came to Waterbury
to buy their goods.
One great pleasure to us in doing
business is that Our Customers become
our Firm Friends. Our great aim in
life is not the mere matter of money
getting, but to build up safe, steady,
reliable business, in which the people
have confidence.
Our prices are the lowest and our
goods the best money can buy. Goods
delivered free.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
No News of Norton.

New YORK, Feb. 16-Au hope has now
been given up for the safety of Capt. F.
H. Norton, who sailed for Europe two
months ago in his 5S-foot water ballast
miniature steamer. He was accompanied
by his wife and 16-year-old niece. The
captain was to have stopped at the Azores
to replace the supply of coal, but that
port was never reached and nothing has
been heard from the captain or his boat.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
The Man Was Murdered.

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. 16.-The body of
the man found with his throat cut in a
chicken house in this city has been iden-
titled as John Roland. The police upon
investigation declared that the man had
been murdered. He is believed to have
been killed on the night of February 8
by the inmates of notorious colored re-
sort. An arrest is expected shortly.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16

LONDON, Feb. 16.-The police of Lon
don are coming to the conclusion that
the drunken sailor now under lock and
key is not the much sought for Jack
the Ripper" There is no doubt that the
fellow has been in row with somebody,
and that the row was attended by blood
splitting; but there is nothing to indicate
the desperate murderer or the refined as
sassin, and his features bear evidence of
his having been on a heavy spree. The
detectives are continuing their search in
every quarter, and have apparently some
idea that the guilty man is in Paris, as a
special request has been sent to that
city to be on the lookout for suspicious
characters. The police place no conf
dence in the theory that the prisoner is
a woman
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16

Mt NORRIS, N. ", Feb. 16-The coro-
ner's jury in the cases of Albert Engle-
hart and James L. Powers, killed by the
accident ON the Lackawanna Railroad
last Tuesday night, found a verdict that
the men came to their death by the neg
lect of Charles Shriver, engineer, to obey
the printed rules of the railroad COM
pany and the explicit orders of the con-
ductor of his train.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16

NASHUA, n. H., Feb. 16.-Notices are
posted in the mills of the Nashua Manu-.
featuring Company and the jackson
Company that the wages of the employees
will be raised 5-per cent, beginning to-
day. This is a restoration of the cut
down of December, 1889, which caused a
five weeks strike, the most disastrous
this city ever experienced. The raise
affects over $500 people
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
General Miles Tribute.

foundry grieved at the news of Gen.
Sherman's death. "And so he has de-
parted" the General said, ''the last of
the chain of great men-Lincoln, Grant,
Thomas and Meade-statesmen and SOL
diers. Sherman will be cIassed in his
tory among such soldiers as Wellington
and Napoleon and among such patriots
as Washington and others"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-02-16
Beloved at the Capital.

WASHINGTON, Feb 16. In no city Of
America is General Sherman's memory
so deeply revered as here. The citizens
of the capital, among whom he enjoyed a
wide acquaintance, venerated the old
hero and sought constant opportunities
of testifying it. The President is much
distressed over the Generals death.