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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-08

1t meeting Of the Beard Of Directors of
the Coal Harbor Coal MinIDg Company, hald
February II. 1892, II was determined 10
offer limited amount Of The Treasury Stock
for sale at less than the par value, and at
such rates as will offer exceptional induce
mentS to investors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
TOWNS SUBMERGED
The Disastrous Flood in the
 Illinois Valley.
RAILROAD TRAFFIC 1MPEDED.
Factories Unable to Operate and Business
 Suspended

People Obliged to Communicate By
 Means of Boats and Rafts-Tho Towns of
 AIarseilles, Utica, La saIIe and Peru in
 the Midst of 3 Great Lake-NIany Fami-
 Hes Flooded Our-Tho Loss Is Very
 Heavy.
 CHICAGO, May Glowing to the heavy rains that have been falling throughout the Stste within the past few days, the Illinois River has overhowed it's banks and caused many washouts along the lines of the Chicago & Alton, Rock Isl and & Santa Fe Railroads, traffic now being at 8 standstill on many of the branches.
 In the neighborhood of Joliet and Lockport there have been washouts on all three roads, and neither passenger or freight trains could reach this city. Great damage to property has also been caused by the high water.
 Ottawa reports 8 terrific cloudburst yesterday which flooded the factory dis trict and converted the entire northern portion of the town into a lake from to feet deep. The factories, the electric street railway power houses and 30 blocks of residences were inundated to the extent that the factories are un- able to operate and people communicate by means of boats.
 At Utica the entire town is flooded. East of Marseilles is lake, and people have moved out of many houses, busi- ness is suspended at La Sale and Peru, both towns being in the midst of a great lake.
 Joliet is partly submerged and people in some portions of the city are floating about in boats and on rafts. Blooming ton and Galesburg are also partly sub merged, and several families in the lat ter place were flooded out. The loss throughout the valley will be very heavy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
TRACY IS PLEASED.
Ills Letter On the American Registry O
 British Steamships.

Ills Letter On the American RsgIStry of
 British Steamships.
 WASHINGTON, May 6.-SecretarY Tracy has written very interesting letter to Senator Frye in which he recites the great advantages which will accrue to the navy from the passage of the House bill granting American registers to the steamships City of Paris and City of New York.
 The Secretary says no cruisers could cope with these vessels armed with rapid firing guns, owing to their great speed, and no merchantmen could run away from them. The impetus which would necessarily be given to American shipbuilding by the require ment of the bill for the construction of two similar ships is almost equal to the benefit the navy would receive, and the Secretary says:
 'It is, without doubt, one of the most beneficial measures for the en- couragement of American shipbuilding that has recently been brought for ward 1p
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
A MYSTERIOUS CASE.
No Clue as to How Engineer whippIa Re-
 ceived Fatal Injuries.

No Clue as to How Engineer whipPIa Re-
 ceived Fatal Injuries.
 FONDA, N. Y., May 6.-Billy Whipp le, the engineer on @ fast freight coming cast on the Central road who was taken from his engine at this place yesterday unconscious with his head and face ter ribly bruised, will probably die. His fireman says that two miles east of Palatine Bridge he called to the engineer and, receiving no response, went over and found his head and shoulders hang ing out of the cab window.
 He was unconscious and presented a bruised and bloody appearance.
 The fireman ran the train through to Fonda. He is of the opinion that Engi- neer Whipple struck his head against some obstruction. Railroad men say, however, that there is no obstruction on the road between Palatine and Fonda. Those who assisted the engineer from the cab were surprised to find his chain dangling from his pocket. His watch was handed to the authorities by the fireman, who said he picked it up in the cab.
 It is said that Whipple had $100 when he started on the trip, but there was found little over $40 on his person here. An investigation will at once be made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Brooklyn Bi.Sefs.

Mrs Peter La Chance, of il Leonard street, IS m very low condition with asthma.
 Julian Hawthorne's latest and best production is "Mrs Gainsborough's Diamonds" The opening chapters will be found in the DEMOCRAT to-morrow,
 An Italian living at 6 South River side street, who was engaged in a fight near Plume & Atwood's shop a few days ago, was seized with violent bleed lngsfromsthe nose winch continued for over. five hours last night. Dr Dubuc was finally called and succeeded in stop ping the blood.
 The funeral of Dennis Brophy of 33 South Riverside street, took place to St Patrick's church this morning at 9 o'clock. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by he Rev Father Lawless, The pallbearers were: Thomas Freeman. Thomas McEvoy, M. Guilfoile, Martin Campion, Patrick Scully and John Dunn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
WASHINGTON TOPICS
Harrison and the Presidential
 Nomination. sI
A CABINET OFFICERS, ! STORY.
Sec. Tracy on the Granting of American
 Registers to British Steamships.

Personnel of the Republican Congress
 siOnal COmmIttse-It win Organize
 Next Monday-The HArrisOns to Go to the
 Seashoro-Chiness Exclusion FIn Signed.
 Death of stenOErapher o'CsnnO1 Under
 an Operation.
 WASHINGTON, May 6-It is considered as well-known that the men who seek to have President Harrison renominated are relying on the delegates from Ala bama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Ken lucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and the two Virginias. They concede that without these delegations Harrison cannot hope for the n0mina- tion.
 But the President has announced at a Cabinet meeting that if the nomination depends upon the Southern votes he will not accept it. Mir. Harrison recognizes the fact that not one of the Southern States will elect Republican members of the Electoral College if he heads the ticket, and he does not wish to owe his nomination to these barren delega- tions.
 The statement that MT. Harrison has made such @ declaration was made pub lie two nights ago by one of the mem bers of the cabinet, while in conversa- tion with prominent New York gentle+ man, who is on 6 visit to the Capital If the President adheres to his decision it is regarded as certain that he cannot be made the Republican candidate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
MINISTER SMITH LIKES RUSSIA.
Says Most of the Famine is OYer-VIews on
 Other Matters.

Says Most of the Famine is OY0r-VIeWs on
 Other Matters.
 NEW YORK, May 6.-The report of Charles Emory Smith, United State 8 Minister to Russia, who returned yes terday on the Teutonic, and is stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel day or two before going to Washington any Phila- delphia, is interesting. He thinks the worst of the famine is over, though it was worse than reported here while it lasted.
 The relief from this country was much appreciated, as the Russian Govern ment's fund of about $70, 900 was distributed in the shape of nominal loans to the local taxpayers, who com prise only about two-thirds of the peo- pie, and the other third were much in need of such aid as came from America. The Russian Government was pleased that the aid was sent as it was and no in the name of our Government.
 MT. Smith was very much pleased with his residence in St. Petersburg, admires it's climate and civic government, and thinks it is much preferable to London, Paris or Berlin. He does not think Mi hilism on the increase, is persuaded that the country as 8 whole is pretty we'll governed and that the reports of war preparations are extremely exaggerated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Chinese Exclusion Bill Signed.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The bill entitled "An Act to Prohibit the Coming of Chi nese Persons into the United States, reached the White House yesterday afternoon and was at once referred to the Attorney General for examination. Shortly before o'clock, after confer ence with Attorney General Miller, Pres ident Harrison gave the bill his ap- proval. The following statement was made in connection with the announce ment of that fact: "Upon an examina- tion by the Attorney-Generalh he thought it very grave question whether or not all existing restrictive legislation did not expire to-day, therefore the neces- sity for prompt approval of the bill"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
netends Chief Justice Petsrs.

BANGOR, May GA prominent mem Der of the bar, replying to the charge made by the Good Templars that Chief Justice Peters let liquor sellers off with the fine only, instead of fine and i'm prisonment, at the last February term of the Court, says the charge is entirely groundless. The charge was the foun- dation for resolutions passed at the ses- sion of the Grand Lodge of Good Tenn in the severest terms, and calling for his impeachment. He says: ''The charge is untruthful and malicious, either through a mistaken conception of facts or 8 willful, wanton disregard of investi- Ration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
A Johnstown Flood Case.

PTTTTBURG, May GA case concerning 2 the Johnstown flood came up in the court at Ebensburg, the county seat of Cambria, in which Johnstown is located It was in reference to a change of venue in suit for damages brought by Stray CTS & Teckey against the South Fork Fishing Club, which owned the lake let loose by the breaking of the dam. The club was composed of wealthy iron and steel manufacturers of Pittsburg. The change of venue is asked because an un- prejudiced trial is not expected in Cam bria county. The last meeting of the Flood Relief Commission will be held next week. The commission handled $3, GOO, 900, sent from all parts of the world, and the accounts have been au- dited and placed on file at the State CaDitol
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
ENGLISH STATESMEN ALARMED
The Proposed American Reg Istry of Brit
 ish SuIpS Causes UneasinSss. st


 ish SuIpS Causes UneAsinSSs. = LONDON, May 6.-That there is a very bitter feeling in England over the pas sage by the American House of Represen- tatives of the bill authorizing the granting of American registers to foreign built ocean steamships engaged in the Euro pean freight and passenger trade, where at least 90 per cent. of the shares in the foreign corportation to which they be- long is owned by American citizens, there is no denying.
 By the provisions of this bill it is only to apply to steamships having a tonnage of 1000 tons and capable of speed of at least twenty knots an hour, and only in case the American owners shall, subse- quent to the passage of the act, build or contract to build in American ship yards steamships of an equal tonnage and speed to those which come within the provisions of the bill.
 The only steamships that can thus be registered as American vessels, in case the American act becomes 8 law as it stands, are the Inman steamships City of Paris and City of New York.
 British statesmen, it is reported, view with alarm this proposed new departure on the part of American capitalists, and Sir Michael Hicks-Beach and Lord Derby, of the British Board of Trade, have ex- pressed the opinion that it is a daring move and may result in serious inter- national complications.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Will Visit tho Sanshora.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The President, Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Dimmick will leave Washington next week for the sea shore, it being expected that Mrs. liar rison will be strong enough to stand the fatigue of the journey by that time. It is not yet determined whether they will go to Cape May, Fortress Monroe, or Virginia Beach. The President will re- main with Mrs. Harrison only a few days, returning to Washington the first week following. Mrs. Harrison will re- main away until she fully recovers her strength.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Annual sTeeting Third Army Corps,

BOSTON, May G. The annual meet ing of the Third Army Corps was held here yesterday. Gen. Joseph B. Carr, of Troy, N. Y., presided at the business meeting. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in the choice of Col. William L. Chandler, of Massa- chusetts, for president, and Capt. Ben jamin Murphy, of New Jersey, for vice. presidenC. Col. F. Livingston Yelling, of New Jersey, was elected sec retary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Another Niagara Falls Mystery.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., May GA party of visitors while making a tour of the islands found close to the waters edge of the Third Sister Island, 8 large valise. No person could be found around the spot. The valise was brought to the Reservation office and examined. In it was some articles of clothing, among them hat bearing the store mark of Jamestown, N. Y., dealer. The suppo- sition is that 8 suicide has been com mitted but no trace of any body has yet been found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Threatened Strike of Cabmen.

VIENNA, May 6.-The cabmen and coachmen's unions here have resolved to inaugurate 8 general strike tomorrow, shortly before the opening of the Inter national Theatrical and Musical Exhibi- tion. Hotelkeepers and tradesmen are appalled, by the prospect, as scores of thousands have been expected to visit the city during the exhibition, and it is now feared that the strike will keep many of them away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
NYares Due Since 1891.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The subordi- nate officers of the Supreme Court of the District have address letter to the Attorney General calling attention to the fact that they have not received pay for April, May and June, 1891. The appro- priation for that year becoming exhaust ed. The Attorney General has written to Speaker Crisp urging an appropriation to cover the subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Young Faloa May Plead 1nsauttv.

NEWARK, N. J., MayS6.-The inquest into the cause of death of old Thomas Haydon, the cashier of the Potter straw hat factory, will be continued to-day, but owing to young Fales' confession that he struck and chloroformed the old man the inquiry will be a mere form ality. There is little doubt that when the boys trial comes up the defense will be emotional insanity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Indicted for Helping o,Rr,en.

UTICA, May 6.-The grand jury came into court yesterday afternoon and the of indictments. Daniel. D. Dishler, Ed ward D. McElwaine, James c. Buck and William J., alias Doe" Minchon, were indicted for felony in allowing and aid ing the escape of convict "Tom" O. Brien on or about April g. McElwaine and Buck have been arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Died Under the surgeon's Knife.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-J. J. O'Connor, chief clerk of the Fish Commission, died at Providence Hospital, as a result of R severe surgical operation for cancer in the stomach. The patient was fully in formed of the dangerous nature of the operation, but insisted upon it's per formance. Mr. O'Connor was one of the brightest stenographsrs in the country, and was private secretary to Joseph Pulitzer when he was in the House of Representatives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06

Something new! A trunk that you can open when it is standing close to the wall. This is a great convenience when you are obliged to keep your trunk in your room and have no room to spare. This trunk you can place close to the wall and open it without dam- aging the papering or plaster. We are headquarters for trunks and bags, keep them on gal leries each side of our store and are under no expene for light or room. Look for the sign of the big trunk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Civil Service Extension.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Acting upon an order issued by the President on April 22, 1891, the Civil Service Commission has extended the rules and regulations of the classified civil service to the United States Fish Commission. This extension will cover I32 positions ex- cluding only the higher class of scien- lists attached to the Commission. Col. Mcdonald, the Fish Commissioner, has several times urged that this action be taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Lacerated By a Tiger.

READING, Pa, May 6.-Lawrence W. Scott, who has charge of several vicious tigers beloning to Forepaugh's circus, was attacked by one of the animals her c yesterday. His scalp was lacerated in a frightful- manner, but he will prob ably recover. He was taken to the hosp ital. Scott lives in St. Paul.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
wOrkmen Killed By a Cavs-1n

PrTTsBURe, Pa., May 6.-The large sewer which is being constructed on Thirteenth street, Sharpsburg, caved in during the afternoon, burying two work men under 12 feet of earth. One of them, named Riley, is known to be dead, and willing hands are doing all in their power to bring the other man to tn @ surface. Whether he will be alive or not Is very doubtful. The name of the buried man has not been learned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
We Have Got There With Both Feet and Thousands Of
 People Will Rejoice


Have been the missing link in our business, as we have never been able to find space in our buildings to place them on sale. An architect, however, has found a way, and for the last ten days the carpenters have been to work following his plans. Next week we will be able to open our Carpet De- partment on the ground floor, with a full line of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mating, Window Shades, etc. This will unable us to furnish the public with everything from the CELLAR to the ATTIC. Our line is all complete with Chamber Sets, Parlor Suits, Kitchen Furni- ture, Bedding of all kinds, Stoves, Ranges, Pictures, Car pets, Oil | loths, Mating, Win dow Shades, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
For an International Conference on silvs

LONDON, May GA large and infIuen- tial meeting was held during the morn ing at the Mansion House on the subject of an international conference on the sill yer question. The brokers in bullion were numerously represented. The necessity of international action as to silver was earnestly discussed, and the opinion was expressed by all the speakers that the time had come for the re-estab- lishment of silver on Q sure and satis- factory basis. A strong resolution was passed in favor of an international con- ference to consider means for betterin g the condition of the silver market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Blocking to the Shrine of St. Anthony.

PrTTsBURe, May 6.-The lame, the halt and the blind are again coming into the city in large numbers to see Father Mol finger, the faith cure priest, and to bow at the shrine of St. Anthony in the chapel on Troy Hill. Most of the new corners are from the south. Thus far this season no remarkable cures have been reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
stanley to visIt K,np Ieono,,,.

BRUSSELS, May 6. .GHenry M. Stanley will be a guest of King Leopold next month by royal invitation. The King is said to be anxious to consult Stanley relative to the operations being conduct ed by the Congo Free State against the slave traders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
A Sailors Gift From n King.

WASHINGTON, May 6.--King Humbert of Italy has sent bronze medal to Sec retary Blaine, which he wishes pre- sented to Paul Jaume, 8 sailor on James Gordon Beunett's yacht Namouna, who save a childd from drowning at Brindisi last December.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Big Fire at Rushvllls., Ind.

RUsHvILLE, Ind, May 6.-The fire which broke out at midnight, destroyed the blaming mill of Foutz 6 MofHet, the furniture factory of Innis, Pearce & Co, and from there it spread iu all directions destroying, other business property and several residences. Lost about $50, 600.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING

Meetings This Evening. Court Shields, A. o. F. of A. Court Stephen J. Meany, A. O. F. of A. Lloyd Garrison Assembly. Burns club, business meeting. Patrick Sarsfeld club. Protector Hose Go, No4. Rose Hill Hose Go, No5. Phoenix Fire Go, No 5. Local Photo society. Endowment rank, K. of P. Second Advents. Lady Trumbgll, Daughters of Liberty. Speedwell lodge, No 10, K. ofP.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
The New York
 Clothing House, 274 Bank Street,
 Ol1 No 182. BIG STOCK.
 BIG BARGAINS.
GRAND CHANCE BON MARCHE.
 Rushing Business.

We are very glad to see the people of Waterbury and vicinity appreciating our bar. gains and our low prices Certainly a man cannot be sorry when he buysan $S suit for $5, a $1O suit for -$6.5o, a $15 suit for $1O. 50 per cent saved on every article bought here, and it will be so right along. Pants from. $1 to $6. Chlldren's Suits at very low figures. Gents Furnishings. Hats and Caps, Trunks and Bags, etc, Very cheap.
 Remember our mark down comes at the beginning of the season. This spring we have no rival for low prices and no for fine goods.
 Give us a call and you will be covinced that we are the most reliable and the cheapest house in Waterbury.
 We are the Restless Sleepless and Toilers for Trade at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Hanlon 70 Manage the Or,ola,.

BALTIMORE, May 6.-Ned Hanlon, the well-known ball player. has signed to manage the Baltimore Club. A general shaking up of the team Is likely to oc- cur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Standing of the Clubs.
Eastern League.

At Philadelphia-Ath 10; Buffalo, 4. At Troy-Albany, 12; Troy, 4, At New Havcn-New Haven, 4; Syracuse, 6. At Providence -Elmira. 3: Providence, 5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Texas Jubilee Singers.

Sunday evening grand sacred con- cert by the c. H. Perkins Virginia Texas jubilee singers will be given at the opera house. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Reserved seats 35 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
BASEBALL GAMES.
BOstons Continue Their Winning Gait
 Giants Win at Last.

BOstons Continue Their Winning Gait
 Giants Win at Last.
 AT PITTSBURG. Pittsburg. .........0 100 O. s Philadelphia. o o 0 O. 2 Batteries Baldwin and Mack; Carsey and Clements. ~
 AT CLEVELAND. Cleveland ..........0 o o o OO1 O. Washington .......2 o 0 x-2 T, ,Batteries-Cuppy and O'Connor; Killeen and
 AT CINCINNATI. Brooklyn .........O o o l o 2 o k Daley, "'-N
 AT LOUISVILLE. Louisville ...."...o Q 0 l. 9 Roston.... ........1 o o o l. 3 ~ Batteries -Meekin and Green: stivetts and Ganzel. "-"
 AT ST. LOUIS. St, Louis, ...........1 1 9 o o o O. New Xork.........1 ] o 8 O-6 Batteries-Dwyer and Bird: King and Boyle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
Strikers Gain T6ei- PoI.+

NoKwALK, May 6.-The striking car penters returned to work to-day, the bosses acceding to their demand of nine hours work for ten hours pay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
JAMES POSTPONED.

Chicago Baltimore game at Chicago post- poned on account of wet grounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
LOCAL LINES.
PATRONIzE HOME TRADE.

The Cooperative Tea Go will sell Teas and Coffees of all grades as low as any store in the state. Presents given with each pound of ::Tea and with our Pure Baking Powder.
 9O2 BANK STREET,
 Next to Eugine House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06

To accommodate all wishing to attend the dedication of St. Joseph's cathedral, leave Waterbury 9:30 and $40 6. m., due Hartford 10 a. m. Plenty of seats, clear track, good time.
 Regular fare, S1 cents each way will be charged as the law forbids excursion rates on Sunday. .S. NooNAN, Supt A. 0. KENDALL, a. G.PA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-06
WANTS, FOR SALE, TO RENT

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