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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
A BLOCK In FLAMES
New YOrk's Fifth Avenue
Theatre Destroyed.
DISCOVERED AT AN EARLY HOUR
Herrmann's Theatre and the Sturtevant
House Damaged

Adjacent Property Threatened with De.
struction High Excitement Among the
Hotel Guests-No Lives Lost and But
Few Persons InJnred-Daring Work OF
FIremen-Estimate of Losses.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Flames burst
from the Fifth Avenue Theatre at mid
night last night and at 1880 this morn
ing the structure was in ruins.
Within an hour that famous play
house was practically destroyed, Her
mann's Theatre was in flames and the
entire block in peril.
Broadway was alive with crowds of ex-
cited people, and the windows of the
Gilsey, the st. James and the Coleman
House were filed with people.
Where the Fire Started.
The fire in the theatre broke out under
stairway, in the rear, under the stage,
about 10 minutes after the curtain had
gone down on CLEOPATRA" Mr.. Miner,
the manager of the theatre, had gone
home. He was recalled, and saw the
place burn down.
The fire was discovered by Waterman
Daniel Finn. There were then only two
other people in the building-two
actors who were putting on their street
dress.
1t was thought at first that the fire
would be confined to the place where it
originated, but it forced its way through
the floor to the auditorium and the
stage.
At 1910 an explosion was heard in the
building and a moment later the upper
part of the city was illuminated by a
huge sheet of flame which rose from the
roof of the theatre, enveloping the entire
building and Herrmann's Theatre imme-
diately adjoining.
Six fremen had gone through Herr
mann's Theatre to the roof and had Just
succeeded in hosting a length of hose up
when the furnace opened directly at their
feet.
Five of them could not be seen from
the street, but one stood outlined against
the sea of flame that rose from the burn
ing buildings.
Firemen Perish in the Flames.
A shout was made for scaling ladders
by the firemen on Broadway, but before
they could be procured the fireman was
seen to take a final look at the crowd be-
low and then to deliberately walk into
flames and disappear.
A deadly silence that lasted for full
moment resulted, and then q moan of
agony arose from the crowd. Firemen
were seen to bend their heads and wipe
away the tears that they could not pie
vent from flowing. A few minutes after
wards it was discovered that the fire.
mans life was miraculously saved.
The Entire Block in Flames.
At this time the whole block, from
2Sth to 29th street, was in flames, while
on the 2Sth street side of the Fifth
Avenue Theatre the flames burst from
the doors, and threatened the Everard
Baths and other buildings on the oppo-
site side of the street.
Guests of the Brewer House were early
turned into the street. The Sturtevant
House. opposite the Fifth avenue en-
trance of the burning theater, did like,
wise, and was in serious danger.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
The Children of Lepers.

Marriages between lepers are al.
lowed in the island near Maracaiho,
which serves as the leper colony of Ven
ezuela. State sanction for these mar
riages was given after much discussion
many years ago, in the belief that there
could be no offspring from such unions.
Fer q long time this theory remained
uncontradicted by experience, but in
the last fourteen or fifteen years it APP
pears that there have been two births
among the 1epers. Neither child has
shown any symptom of the dreadful
malady Of the parents, and recently, &C
eording to the United States Consul at
Venezuela, one Of these children, hav-
ing lived to the age Of fourteen in the
1eper island, has been allowed to leave
and to enter society on the certificate
Of competent board of inspectors that
he is perfectly healthy. London Daily
News
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Work of Train XYrackera.

New York, Jan. Son further inves-
tigation, it turns out that the wreck on
the Delaware, Lackawanna g. Western
Railroad at West Paterson, N. j., was
not an accident, but the result of an at
tempt at train-wrecking, for the pur-
pose of robbing the passengers. The
switch, which was supposed to have
been ice-bound, was discovered to have
been spiked, and four men, who were
seen standing on the bridge, near the
switch. apparently awaiting for the ap-
preaching train, are under suspicion,
and are being searched for by the police.
Rewards for their arrest will be offered
by the company.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.

A Minors Lamp the Cause of a Fatal Ac-
cident at Ashland, Pa.
ASHLAND, Pa, Jan. 3.-While Michael
Reddy and Benjamin Bray were engaged
in opening man-way in the basement of
No. Slope at the Centralia Colliery, the
latter held the lamp over his head to in
spect the place as to it's safety, when he
fgnited the gas and a terrible explosion
occurred.
Reddy was burned in horrible man
ner and died before being hoisted to the
surface. Bray was seriously burned
about the face, head and hands Hemay
recover. Henry Benfield, who was work
inc nearby, was slightly injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
FIGHTOR SURRENDER
A Battle With the Indians
Expected at Any Moment.
NOW SURROUNDED BY TROOPS.
The Reds viii be Annihilated Unless
Some Misfortune Arises

Seneral Miles to Make q Dash from the
south-Brooke and Carr to Attack from
the North and West-Hostiles Receiving
ke-enforcements from the British Pos
Sessions-An Offer to Surrender Arms.
PINE RIDGE, Jan. at is the general
opinion among army officers here that a
decisive battle will be fought within the
next forty-eight hours.
1t is definitely known that hostiles to
the number of !, 100 are fortified near the
mouth of White City Greek, and that
General Brooke, with detachments of
troops is swinging around to the north of
them. General Carr is supposed to be
approaching from the west and General
Miles will make q dash from the south.
The force thus engaged is thought suffi-
cient to annihilate the band, unless
some unforeseen complication or misfor-
tune arises.
Ambassadors from the hostile camp
have been suing for peace to-day and
Offering to surrender arms. 1t is not
known here whether terms will be grant
ed or not; but the general opinion is that
in view Of the rebels action in slaugh-
tering the troops under the flag of truce.
N-NS SASNAO "AlA DC Slfcu 10 UQ61G
pretended repentance.
HOstiles Receive Re-enforcements,
That the hostiles have been largely re-
enforced within the last two days, there
is no longer any doubt, and there seems
to be ground for the rumor that Indians
from other agencies or from the British
possessions have Joined them.
A report has reached here by courier
that foraging party of Indians from
the main camp on White Clay Creek, at.
tackled the ranch of Douglass Pointe
last night, killed him, and drove away
his 400 cattle.
1t is also reported that q big row has
broken out in the camp of the hostiles
over the question of surrendering. This
news was brought by q half-breed
courier, who said he had just come from
the camp.
Unless there is an unconditional sur.
render there is likely to be great battle
before night.
Red Cloud q Prisoner.
A letter was sent in by Red Cloud last
night claiming he was a prisoner and
begging the soldiers to come and save
him. This is corroborated by friendlies,
who say that when the stampede took
place Monday the old chiefs wife began to
throw things into the wagons, and said
she would go out on 1.-THE warpath.
even if her husband fought on the other
side
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Estimate of Losses.

The estimated loss on the Fifth Ave
nue. Theatre was 500, 900 by Il. c. Miner
and 500, 900 by the Gilsey estate.
Miss Fanny Davenport loses $50, 900,
exclusive of her costumes, and Prof
Mr.. Phillips, one of the proprietors
OF the Sturtevant Hotel, estimates his
loss at quarter of million of dollars.
Latest reports say that no lives were
lost and but few persons injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03

RoNDoUT, N. Y, Jan. ga dense fog
hung over this section of the Hudson
River during the day, and still con,
tinues. Following Immediately after
the rain storm, it has bad a damaging
effect on the ice, which is covered with
two or three inches of slush. The
present weather has caused both gather
srs and dealers to become respondent
over the outlook, and they will begin
operations in earness as soon as another
cold wave puts in an appearance.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Discovered in Time.

of Theodore Sherf, consisting of him
self, wife, and four-year-old boy, were
all asphyXiated by coal gas at their resi-.
dence, 259 Livingstone street, Elizabeth
port. The boy is dead, and the woman
lies in critical condition. DR.. Terrell
has succeeded in getting Sherf out of
danger. Had the family inhaled the
fumes of the gas half an hour longer,
not one of them, the doctor says, would
have been found alive.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Senator Farwe1I Indignant.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ga special from
Chicago says that Senator Farwell en-
sers an indignant and emphatic denialto
'he story of his connection with the sill.
yer pool. He says that he never bought
dollars worth of silver previous to sill.
ger legislation last summer He says he
wants also to wholly deny the charge
that he was in any way concerned in the
Bateman failure, or speculated in silver.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Ward to Play with the New Works.

New YORK, Jan. s-There is every
likelihood that John Ward will play
third base for the New York club this
season. j. B. Day when seen in relation
to the rumor said that in his opinion
Ward was a better third baseman than
either Denny oriWhitney, and that If
Ward signs with him he will release
whitney, as there are several clubs after
him. He did not deny that negotiations
were pending. =.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03

MANCHESTER, N. H., Jan. 3.-The sud.
den death of Hon. Daniel Clarke, judge
of the United States Court for the dis
trict of New Hampshire, may simplify
the Senatorial contest in this State
If the Republicans gain the Legislature.
There is no doubt that if Senator Blair
receives an offer of appointment of judge
he will accept, thus leaving the field
clear to Ex-Governor P. G. Cheney, the
other Manchester candidate.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
EXCITING MURDER TRIAL,
An Appalling History of brutality Re
lated by Young warren's Mother.


ELNuRA, N. Y, Jan. 3.-The sensa,
tional trial of Herbert Warren for kill
ing his father, Frank j. Warren, was
continued all day. The court room was
crowded.
The widow of the murdered man and
mother of the prisoner, was on the stand
and gave one of the most appalling his
tories of brutality ever heard in a court
room. Her husband did everything to
her, she said. from beating her to affiict-
ing her with a loathsome disease.
She testified that Warren had made
several attempts to kill her, and had as
saulted her many times. She said he
was assaulting her on the night of June
IL when her 16-year-old son shot him
dead.
Herbert Warren, the defendant, told
the story of the murder and made a good
impression on the spectators. The case
is still on.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Novel Match Between Two Ear,s.

LONDON, Jan. "a match has been
arranged between the Earls of Shrews-
bury and Lonsdale, for 20-mile driving
contest between Leicester and Melton.
It will take place early in March. The
irst five miles are to be with single har-
aess, the next five with pairs, the next
i've with riding postillions and pairs,
and the last five miles with four-in-hand
mail coaches. The stake is a large one.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Parker,s Extradition Refused.

BOSTON, Jan. 3.-Gov. Bracket, after
a prolonged hearing of the case, has re-
fused to grant extradition papers for the
return to Pennsylvania of Clark Parker,
who is charged with robbing the jewelry
store of Q. R. Smith & Sons, Market
street, Philadelphia, last November
The Governor considered the evidence
sufficient to prove Parker's alibi.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Sir Julian's Answer.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Mr. Blaine's
note, rejecting England's latest pro-
posals, was delivered to Sir Julian
Pauncefote a few days ago. He init
mated to Mr.. Blaine that any seizure of
a British vessel outside the three-mile
limit would be met by immediate and
forcible resistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03

First Female-How do you like our
new neighbor
Second Female-7I never mot such an
ignorant woman as she is. She can't
talk about any thing but pain tings,
books and music. She doesn't know a
word of gossip about any body.-Jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Mrs. Fayerweather's Petition Filed,

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Mrs. Fayer-
weather, after leaving $4,000, 900 to col
leges left about a million and half dol
lars each to three executors, has filed a
petition for the appointment of tenn
porary administrator of the estate. In it
she severely castigates two of the three
executors, including the decedent's coun-
sci, Thomaso G. Ritch, but asks that the
third, Justus L. Buckley, be made tenn
porary administrator.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Two Earthouaxe Shocks.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 3.-Two distinct
earthquake shocks occurred here at two
minutes past noon. There was but a
few seconds intermission between the
shocks, while the vibrations were nearly
north and south.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
WhittleSey
Patent
Cork
Sole


We have added to our extern
sive line of specialties the
Whittlesey Patent Waterproof
Cork Sole Shoes, a superior and
unquestionable method of a
warm, waterproof, elegant ap,
pearing perfect fitting shoe
This shoe is squeakless, damp,
ness cannot effect the bottom
of the feet, and is as light in
appearance as any shoe made
without cork.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
SUPERINTENDENT Hollis Fun.ro,

BOSTON, Jan. 3.-The funeral services
over the remains of Surgeon General
Alfred I. Holt were held at the Prospect
Street Congregational Church, Cam
bridge. A Nrge number of persons at
tended, comprising many State, militia
aud municipal officers. The remains
were taken to Lyndeboro, N. H., for in
terment
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Preparing for q Flood.

PTTsBuRa, Pa, Jan. S.-Preparations
for flood have been made along the
river banks, and merchandise, lumber
and other goods have been removed
from the waters edge to places of safety.
The river has risen 20 feet and is still
slowly rising. The river will likely
rise but two feet more, which will not do
any serious damage to property at this
Doint
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
THE FIGHT IN THE SENATE.
Exciting Scenes Expected Over the PlaI
to Shut or Debate

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.--Exciting scenes
are expected in the Senate Monday,
when the fight over the Elections bill
and the closure rule is likely to be be-
gun. Senator Sherman has a plan on
hand to shut of the debate likely to fol-
low Vice-President Morton's decision
that an appeal is debatable.
Senator Sherman Will introduce at
once a motion to lay the appeal on the
table, and under a rule of the Senate
this motion is not debatable, and thus
by forcing a vote on the tabling of the
appeal he will shut off the Democrats.
At any rate, the session on Monday
promises to be an interesting one.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03

-Drapory makes room look smaller;
therefore do not place scarf under a
vase in small room. The Japanese
make very harmonious paper-crape
mats, which will protect the table or
marble mantel from the scratching of
the base of the vase, will last long,
and cost compare lively little.-Demo-
rests Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
The Fnneral of GEN. sD,nns-.

HERKnER, N. Y, Jan. 3.-The funeral
of Gen. F. e. Spinner will take place at
Mohawk tomorrow at Up. m. Ex-Sena-
tor Warner Miller will deliver an adj
dress upon the political and public
career Of Gen. Spinner.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Parnel,,s Next Trim to Rou,o.ns.

DUBLIN, Jan. 3.-Mr. Parnell, accom-
panied by Mr.. Timothy Harrington and
DR.. Kenny, Member of Parliament for
the Southern Division of Cork, will reach
the recently adjourned conference will
resume its deliberations.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
THERE

Is going to be a give
and take affair at the
G. W. D. this week, for
we are taking inven-
tory, and as usual find
a few odd lots of sea-
sonable goods, which
we shall Give Away
Without Taking but
very little money for
them.
Come and see for
yourself:
Respectfully,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
DILLON HEARD FROM.
He Advises O'Brien to be Careful About
Bargaining for the Leadership.

He Advises o'Brien to be Careful About
Bargaining for the Leadership.
LONDON, Jan. ga telegram from
Paris states that Mr.. Dillon has cabled
Mr.. O'Brien advising him not to accept
the proposals of Mr.. Parnell, involving
Mr.. O'Brien's acceptance of the Irish
leadership temporarily, under any un-
Outstanding that Mr.. Parnell should be
the power behind the throne and should
soon return to the actual leadership. Mr..
Dillon is said to have confined himself to
merely recording his opinion, without
any urging, leaving Mr.. O'Brien to act on
his judgment with as little outside in
fuences as possible.
1t is stated from the same quarter that
the only immediate practical outcome Of
the conference has been that an agree
ment is reached whereby certain funds
on deposit in Paris may be used by repre-
sentatives of both the factions, for the
good of Ireland. Mr.. Parnell, it is fur
Their stated, has instructed Mr.. Harring-
ton to draw at once on this fund, under
this agreement.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Calling for Arms.

OMAHA, Jan. 3.-The inhabitants of
Rushville are calling for arms and are
organizing a home guard. Five Red
Cross ambulances have just arrived at
Pine Ridge A ranchman reports seeing
band of 100 Indians going southwark
from the reservation at midnight. II
true, this means trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03

Better Not.-Junior Partner-'Smith
is doing remarkably we'll of late. ]
think we must compliment him upon
his work." Senior-"Better not; he
might ask for a raise of pay."-Yankee
Blade.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
Arraigned for Embezzlemsn..

BosToN, Jan. 3-Harry B. Blue. who
is charged with the embezzlement of
$4,000 from Perkins g. Keith, was ar
raignkd and waived examination. Ho
was held in $50, 900 bail for the grand
fury
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03

New HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 3.-Fire at
noon Quilted the house OF Edward Law
renee, coal dealer, causing q loss OF
$1,000. The fire was caused by che fail
Of Chrlstmns tree. whi6k The children
hr8 fIInfs Ir 6I1|7
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
-Four Burned I'm = ,Iots,.

CoRsIcANA, Texas, Jan. 3.-The Avenue
Hotel was burned last night. A woman,
two men and q boy were burned to
death.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
The BOY burglar Gets Ten Years.

JnRsEx Crv, N. J., Jan. 3.-Frederick
Porter, che Greenville boy burglar, was
sentenced to ten yeaf1 inprisonment On
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
ParneIlites Excitad.

The action of Bishop o'Callahan, of
Cork, in refusing to permit the installa-
ton Of Mayor Morgan at the Catholic
Cathedral has worked up the Parnellite
feeling to frenzy, not in Cork alone, but
Limerick and Dublin. Timothy Har-
rington denounces it as a high out
rage, not upon the Mayor alone, but
upon the people of Cork, and as a virtual
ukase on the part of the clergy that they
In Irish politics. John O'Connor, who is
in charge of Parnell's United Ireland, Is
equally outspoken, and protests that the
Bishops action will react with decisive
influence upon the enemies of Mr.. Par
nell.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-03
7. F. JudSOn.
~

In order to close out our
stock of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-02-24
oGDEN's POLITICAL DIVISION.

THE Ogden Standard has com. oui
with Tying coloTs, as pronounced
Republican paper Frank ]. Cannon
Ia tho editor. II Il we'll known that bo
has been fora long time strongly Re.
publican In politics. lie Is vigorous
writer and viii, no doubt, do stalwart
work for his party, which has been
organized In Ogden and Invites the co.
operation OF other Republican societies
throughout the Territory.
A Democratic organization VIVA .e
feeted on Saturday last In Ogden. II
seems to have numerous folluwIn,
VIII not the Democratic portion of tbe
ogden public need an organp And /.
There room or support In the Junction
City for another paper?
The Sandard has been well cou.
Quoted from the beginning, and we
hopeit VIII not lose any Of its vim and
enterprise by taking this departure
ana espuusing the cause of Republican.
Ism twin lose the valuable pon Of
liz ia'e editor, John q. Cannon, who.
being a pronounced Democrat, cannot
inillate with the politics that now
govern the paper,
i, "sHre very doubtful ny 10 the good
mat VIII result from these divisions
"H'0h are entering in among the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-02-24

Question IL, win the ballot settle thcs,
Issues. Not by any means.
finkerton, the Chicago detective
mid the other day, that in Chicago n.
lone he could raise 10000 men to take
up arms and 80 into tho coal regions
IN Pennsylvania, and shoot
uown strikers. In fact he has n rcgi-
inent OF men there nj present, protect.
ing tho Connellsville non.union COX.
workers. These Plnkerton men are
armed with revolvers and rifles. They
are paid three iollnrs day and board.
rhey win shoot at the command Of a
man who armed them IN direct viola
Ton ofall law, both State aud National.
Pinkerton laughs at city aud State Of
hcials, because he has the uoulds and
Nanderbllts ut his hack.
The revolutionary demands Of the
Farmers Alliance will, II pushed to
their legitimate result, cause con.
Met. II II can carry organlzed labor
with u In the struggle II may succeed,
but II railroad employees should antag.
onikc The farmers, then the last con.
dition OF the farmer will be worso than
The first.