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The morning call., 1893-03-22
SHOOK THE EARTH
Frightful Explosion of
Flour Dust.
ONE MAN SLOWLY ROASTED.
tie Was Pinned Against a Smokestack
and, So Held, Was Burned
to Death.
ONE MAN SLOWLY ROASTED.
Special to THE MORNING CALI.

LITcHFIELD. H.. March 2i.-The most
fnghtful calamity in the history of this
city occurred at an early hour this III orning
It resulted in the loss of 81, ,00O, 600 worth of
property and a number of lives, practically
wrecking half of the town, and damaging
property for miles around.
Shortly after o'clock this morning a fire
was discovered in kehlor's Planet Steam
FIGURING Mills. the largest of the kind in the
word. ana located in tie southwest part of
tie city.
The Fire Department had scarcely ar
rived on the scene when an explosion of
terrific violence shook the earth for miles
around. the shock being felt even as far as
Decatur, fifty miles distant. 1t broke plate
glass windows in majority OF the stores in
the city, prostrated almost every one on the
street, shook houses loose from their Ioun-
dations. and Jared the machinery in the
Litchteld Car and Machine shops to
such an extent that work had to be sus-
pended till the necessary repairs can be
made.
1t is supposed that the FIRE originated
from spark from a passing locomotive,
and the subsequent explosion was caused
by flames coming in contact with the
accumulation OF mill dust. 1t looked at one
tlme as II the entire south end of tie town
would be consumed, but the Fire Depart
ment. after hard fight of three hours,
managed to prevent the flames from
spreading.
The head millwriGht, John Carve. of
Waterloo, attempted to save his tools from
the burning building, but was stunned by
TIE explosion, thrown against the smoke
stack. piuned there and burned to death,
his limbs being burned off. 1t is not yet
known whether there are any other fatali-
ties, though number of serious injuries
are reported.
The grain elevator adjoining the mill,
containing quarter of q million bushels of
wheat, was burned to the ground with its
contents, together with a dozen Wabash
freightcars standing along the side.
Mrs. V. Hoffman had her leg broken and
Mrs. E. RieheIroth Sr. had her head cut
ID. a. Smith, general manager Of the mills,
placed the loss at $500, 600. while the insur-
ance is about $3.50, ,O0U. Other losses are:
Adolph Newber. store, residence and barns
partially demolished, S30,OOO insured IN
part; Mrs. V. Hoffman, three tenement
houses. Charles Baker, Peter Otter and
Mrs. O'Neill were left practically homeless.
The store of John Grass, immediately east
OF the mills, was almost entirely demolished,
and yet singular to say, none OF those in his
residence were seriously injured. Upon
State. Rider and Kissam streets, the prin-
cipal business thor0ughfares. nearly every
piate-glaSs front was destroyed By concus-
sion. Litchfield's new hotel was damaged
to the extent of rot far from $4,000. while
the New York store sustained heavy loss
More than 100 residences were damaged TO
greater or less extent, and it is impossible to
arrive at anything like an accurate estimate
Of the sum total of damages. Residences
eTal miles in the country also suffered
slightly
The morning call., 1893-03-22
STRICKEN IN DEATH.
How the Cholera Slowly Spreads
Over Europe.
Officials Suppress the Truth, but the
Dread Plague of Asia Is Con-
staHtiy Advancing.


New YORK. March 21.-The Advertisers
London special says: Ths fragmentary re-
ports of the progress of the cholera in East
ern Europe. which now and then leak
through the strict governmental censorship
OF the press dispatches, leave no doubt that
the scourge has begun its work again in
earnest All winter it has been seizing its
victims in Russia, and now the number is
vastly on the increase.
In Southern and Central Russia il is re-
ported that the peasants are dying by thou
sands and the entire population is panic
stricken. To add to this, terrible distress
which followed famine and was intensified
by the hard winter is felt by hundreds of
thousands if not millions.
The district most severely hit at present
IS Astrakhan, on the northwest coast of the
Caspian Sea. The Government of Ekater-
mos laf, South Russia, and Moscow are also
feeling the terrible disease.
The Russian Government is following the
usual method IN such cases and using every
effort to keep the news from the world.
Here 1t IS generally regarded almost certain
that the cholera will fsht its way to the
west as last year, and preliminary precau-
tions are being made accordingly. The
same is true Of all the great ports in West
ern Europe.
The influenza has reappeared In 4 vru-
lent form throughout the south of Russia
with heavy mortality.
WASHINGTON, March 81 - The United
States Consul at Rotterdam informs the
State DEPARTMENT that there has Tot been
case of chOiera in Rotterdam since Novem-
Der II, 1892, or in the whole Of the Neither
lands since January 70, 1898.
The morning call., 1893-03-22
SHREWD Mr.. ABBEY.
His Explanation Regarding Some I'M
ported Costumes.

New YORK, March 2L-The customs Off
cials at this port believe they have discov-
cred an attempt to smuggle lot of theatri-
cal costumes into the country. 1t appears
that number of Italian opera-singers ar
rived here on the steamship New York on
Sunday. Each one had from two to four
trunks and. it is said, declared to the GUS
toms officers that they had nothing dutiable.
An examination of the trunks showed that
were filled with new costumes in all enough
for 200 people. Mr.. Abbey said that lie held
bills showing that each individual member
OF the company had purchased his or her
costumes. and they were. therefore, entitled
under the law TO admission free of duty as
tools of trade" There were few things.
he said. belonging to the management, and
on these he wanted TO pay the duty. He
said he would submit satisfactory proof of
all his statements to the collector. Collector
Hendricks says that if the facts are as Alb
bey states them the trunks will be released.
The morning call., 1893-03-22
PERU KEEPS SILENT.
A Wall for the Recovery of the
Lost Provinces.
Chile Is Impairing Her Credit Abroad
and the Government Sits Still
and Does Nothing.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

NEW YORK. March 21.-The Herald's
Panama special says: A dispatch from the
Herald's correspondent in Lima says that
the newspapers Of Peru are calling atten-
ton TO the approaching end of the term
stipulated by the treaty between Chile and
Peru for the ransom Of Tacna and africa,
which were taken by Chile at the close of
the war between the two countries in 1888.
The term fixed for the resumption of the
control of these two provinces will expire
in October. and Peru must then decide
whether she will pay the heavy indemnity
demanded by Chile or permit the Chileans
to continue the occupancy OF two of the
most valuable provinces.
The newspapers criticize the apparent in-
action Of the Government in regard to this
matter. They say that no steps have been
taken to pay the indemnity and ask when
the Government will obtain the money
should the vote which is TO be taken
be favorable TO the requirement of the
provinces. The Government refuses to
give any account OF the money
1t has collected. either in Peru or abroad,
for redeeming the provinces from Chile,
and 1t bids all inQuirers wait, telling them
that 1t will end well for Peru. Meanwhile
the newspapers say Chile Is impairing
Peru's credit abroad by granting concessions
TO railways in Iacna and africa. She is in
ereasing her land and sea forces in those
provinces, aud in the face OF all this Peru is
silent.
The morning call., 1893-03-22

rock Greek. known as the Salt Spring
aIleY reservoir, is in danger Of giving way.
LUIS morning about 100 feet of the outer
breast, some eight feet thick, caved down,
Inc latest news is that crack $50 Yards
long, between the inner and outer breasts
had opened about the size of mans body.
Ii this large volume of water should be pre-
cipitated down into the valley it would do
Immense damage to the residents along
Rock Creek, and also at Pennington and
the city of Stockton.
Families along the creek are preparing
for the worst. 1t would be no surprise here
to learn at any moment that the reservoir
had broken and flooded the lower valley.
There has been no stage from Sonora for
two days on account of the high water.
The regular train from Stockton could not
come up because of the high water and
washouts. A special came up from Merced
and passengers for Stockton went that way
to-day. 1t looks tonight like more rain.
The Calaveras River is out of its banks
and oVertiowing large section of farming
land all in crops. Word has just reached
here $3.50 p. NJ that the county bridge at
the Hunt crossing had been washed away;
also the one at Bellota. Both bridges
spanned the Calaveras. Every dry creek
and guch is booming from the heavy rains
of the past two days"
LODI. March 21.-The river is higher here
than for years. The wagon bridge near
Woodbridge and the railroad bridge on Bear
Greek were washed away during the storm.
The MOkelumne River at o'clock this
afternoon at Woodbridge lacked only a few
inches of being on top of the levee. II the
levee breaks thousands of acres of grain
will be ruined. and there is no telling how
much property will be destroyed. The
bridge on the narrow-gauge road that
was washed out Sunday has been repaired
and trains are running on time again.
The morning call., 1893-03-22
JACK THE RIPPER.
His Capture Claimed at
Last.
NEW YORK POLICE JUBILANT.
The Man an Italian Barber, but He
Was Formerly Fireman on an
Ocean Liner.
EW YORK POLICE JUBILANT.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

New YORK. March 21.-The police OF
this city are inclined to think that they
have the elusive Jack the Ripper" in
their clutches. A woman was ripped up
tie side on Sunday night and big knife
was left sticking in the wound. The knife
was traced to one Frlnk CastellanO, an
Italian barber. whose record has been un-
DER the police search-lIght. They have
discovered that until recently he was a fire.
man on board one OF the transatlantic
steamers, and there are several circum-
stances connected with the case that in
cline the police 10 believe that CastelanO is
meme other than the mysterious Jack the
Ripper" who has kept the fallen
women Of London in terror for the
past two years. Some 90 SO far
as TO say that the prisoner will be found to
be Identical with the mysterious man who
accompanied "old Shakespeare" 10 the East
River Hotel on the night of her murder and
for whose death "Frenchy the Greek" is
now serving term in the State prison.
Captain Doherty OF the Fifth Precinct squad
is much elated over the capture and says
that he will make every effort to secure a
complete account of Castellano's travels
and operations during the past few years.
The morning call., 1893-03-22
DEMOCRATS IN CAUCUS.
There Will Be an Attempt to Reorgan-
iZe the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The Demo
cratic Senators met in caucus at noon to con-
slider the subject of the reorganization Of
the executive officers Of the Senate.
At a previous caucus the whole matter
had been left in the hands OF the Steering
committee" of which German is chairman,
and the report made, to the surprise of the
Junior Senators at least, contained no rec
Ommendaton. The committee had held a
number of conferences, but was unable to
agree upon a report that should be positive
in its character.
The caucus adjourned at o'clock. having
come to the determination TO nominate cleo
tive officers. The ticket so nominated will
be composed of William II. Cox Of North
Carolina, ex-Representatiye, for secretary
of the Senate; Rhinehard J. Bright of In-
diana, ex-serge ani-at-arms. for sergeant
alarms; Rev. w. II. Mlburn, present
chaplain OF the House of Representatives,
for chaplain of the Senate
This result was not reached without
protracted debate. for there is a consider
able element OF the party that is opposed to
the idea OF doing anything that would be In
violation of the precedents Of the Senate
and give cause for opposition on the part Of
the Republicans.
motlon Tor the admission OF the three
Senators who were appointed by the Gov
emors of Montana. Wyoming and Wash
lngton was made but not acted upon. The
question will come before the Senate on the
report of the Committee on Privileges and
Elections.
The patronage of the Senate was con-
sidered at the caucus, for list was made Of
the employees Of Republican faith who will
be retained.
After the caucus was over one of the lead
Ing members Of the Democratic steering
committee said that it was the In Intention of
the party TO make an attempt to eject the
caucus nominees. just when this would be
done be could nat say. but the resolution,
he thought. might be introduced in the
Senate at any time. If the Republicans
appeared determined in their effort TO pre-
vent reorganization at this session, 1t might
be that the Democrats would desist and let
it go over. II appears, though. that there is
no probability Of the aband donment Of the
idea To at least make an effort to carry out
the will of the caucus.
The morning call., 1893-03-22
HELD IN DURANGO.
A Chicago Man Who Wants to Recover
His Brother.

CHICAGO, March 21.-James w. Dixon OF
New York is seeking in the Circuit Court
to wrest, as is claimed, the person and
property of his brother. Henry w. Dixon.
from alleged fraudulent and undue possess
sion and control of Henry A. Root, New
York lawyer He claims that his brother.
who was at one time a wealthy man, is now
the victim Of hypnotism, practiced by law
yer Root. He says Root has controlled the
old man for several years, and is alleged to
have secured possession of the greater part
of his property. The balance is in securi-
ties, valued at $4,000 which are said to be
locked in the safe deposit vault, and can be
delivered TO no one except Root or Henry
w. Dixon. and in the presence of both. 1t
is also alleged that Root has the old gentle
man IN hiding. The bill further duplicates
Mrs. r. d. Hayward with Root in the plot
Root was an attorney in New York City
until three years ago. when he went to
Montana. Out there he has been one of the
counsel in the Davis will case. A dispatch
from New York says he was lawyer OF
excellent repute when In that city.
The morning call., 1893-03-22
' a surgeon. The abdomen was laeeratea

by surgeon. The abdomen was laeerated
beyond description.
The next attempt was made on November
81. and was the only one IN which The
Ripper" failed to accomplish his fendish
purpose. The woman in question had her
throat cut within calling distance of dozen
pedestrians, She was discovered in time to
receive medical attendance and be saved,
yet during the assault she made no outcry,
and said she could never identify the man
who attacked her.
1t was at this time that the only descrip-
tion of Jack the Ripper" was obtained
Several pedestrians who happened TO be
near at the time gave facts from which the
above picture has been drawn. He looked
to be about 80 years old, 5 feet inches in
height, and wore a black cutaway coat. dark
trousers and small round hat. As he
walked he turned up the collar of his coat,
pulled his hat over his eyes; but twas seen
that he was of light complexion and had
light mustache.
The body of Ellz beth Jackson, the tenth
victim. was found in sections between May
aud June %, 1899 The eleventh victim.
Alice Mackenzie, was found, still warm, in
Castle alley. on July II.
The next of the unfortunate women to fall
under the knife was Alice Bart, q notorious
character whose mutilated body was found
under the railway arch on Pinchin street.
Tie thirteenth and last of the Whitechapel
crimes was that Of an old woman named
Wolf. Her body was picked Up in pieces at
Crossford Woods early one morning during
the winter of 1891.
UP to this time many letters were received
by the London police called "HelP' and
signed by Jack the Ripper" in which he
said he would kill fifteen women before he
stopped. and that he was soon going TO
Vienna and Paris. Many of these letters
were undoubtedly written by cranks and
Jokers and it may be considered only coin
cidence that murders of a similar nature
have since been committed in Vienna and
Paris. 1t is certainly strange, to say the
least But for several years past these
letters have ceased to come and it has
gro wn to be believed that Jack the Ripper,
If there was such parsonage. was dead.
The morning call., 1893-03-22

breaking up of ring politics in the delega-
tiOns. The patronage heretofore considered
the sacred properly of Senators, for in
stance. as marShals and district attorneys.
is now declared free for all, and humble
members of the House or even group OF
private citizens may present the names Of
candidates with some hope of success in the
application.
Frank Il. Thomas of Michigan has been
appointed Disbursing Clerk aud Superiu-
tendent Of the Postofice Department,
vice Theodore Davenport, resigned.
New YORK, March 21-The Mall and
Express Albany special says: A report
that the editor and proprietor of the New
York World feels aggrieved because he was
not appointed Minister to France has
reached Albany. An officer of the Assem-
bly, very close to both Hill and Murphy
said: 1T has been known for several weeks
that Pulitzer wanted the French mission,
aud l have no douD. the failure of his am
DItion has soured him on the President.
What retaliatory measure Pulitzer will take
OF course ] don't know"
The morning call., 1893-03-22
DEATH TO UNIONS.
That Will Be the Effect of Judge Taft's
Decision.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, March 2l.-Grand
Master Sargent of the Locomotive Firemen,
speaking of the ruling of Judge TAFT Of the
United States Circuit Court in the Ann
Arbor strike, holding him aud Chief Arthur
responsible for the damages resulting from
their order Of strike, SAYS that it is the
gravest question that has ever confront ed
the brotherhoods. Said he: IF Judge
Taft has enunciaed the law it is death
blow to labor organizations 1t is certain
that II am to be held liable FOR damages
resulting from the order to strike am not
going to order any strikes"
SPRINGFIELD Ohio, March 21.-The Big
-Four striking switchmen this morning de-
clared the strike off Internationally.
The morning call., 1893-03-22
RHODE ISLAND SPEAKS.
Both Parties Pledged Against the
Sherman Act.


PROVIDENCE, r l., March 2l-The Re-
publican State convention unanimously re-
nominated d. r. Brown for Governor, Z.
r. Allen for Lieutenant-Gover c. Ii.
Bennett for Secretary of State, Z. C. Dub0i.
for Attorney General and Samuel Clark for
Treasurer.
The committee on resolutions reported,
and the report was unanimously adop:ed.
The platform, among other things. fayors
the maintenance Of the absolute equity of
the value and purchasing power between
all forms Of money, and declares In favor of
the repeal of the Sherman act; declares
against State bank notes and praises in
high terms the last administration.
The Democratic State convention made
the following nominations unanimously:
Governor, David s. Baker Jr. Lieutenant
Governor, Dalton E. Young; Secretary of
State, John J. Heffernan; Attorney Gen
eral, Clarence a. Aldrich.
The platform adopted finds source Of
congratulation in the auspicious opening Of
the national Democratic administration, and
Influence and votes are pledged by the Rhode
Island Democrats to the early repeal of the
so-called Sherman coinage act, and to the
reduction Of the tariff in accordance with
the principles proclaimed by the party at
the last national convention.
The morning call., 1893-03-22
SAYS HE IS HONEST.
Rather Doubtful Statement in the
Light of Facts

CHICAGO, March. 21.-Phineas HanScah.
Persian jew, aged 2S years, who claims
to be the son of wealthy manufacturer of
Persian carpets and rugs of Salinas, Persia,
and also of New York, was arrested to-day
on charges of obtaining money under false
pretenses. He presented letters of recon-
mendauons from DR.. Wise of Cincinnati.
which bore the Endorsements of the Crown
Prince Of Persia, many Consuls-Genersl
and others. He collected small amounts
from several Hebrews here, but one, be-
coming suspicious, wired 10 DR.. Wise and
received reply that the man was a fraud
aud he was at once arrested. By a paper
found in his room it is learned that Hanu-
cab operated extensively in Europe and
over large portion of the United States.
The prisoner admits that he collected
money, but says he is honest. He declares
that he is engaged to a Miss Davis Of
Omaha
The morning call., 1893-03-22
QUITE TOO SWEET.
KaiuIani Issues Her Farewell Address
to Americans.

NEW YORK, March 21.--Prncess Victoria
Kaiulani has promulgated her farewell ad-
dress to the American people, as follows:
ITO the american People: Before leav-
Ing this land | want to thank all those
whose kindness made my visit such happy
one. Not only the hundreds of hands |
have clasped nor the kind smiles | have
seen, but the written words of sympathy
that have been sent 10 me from so many
homes have made me feel thar whatever
happens to ME l shall never be a stranger
to you again. Ii was to the American peo-
pie 1 spoke and they heard me, as | knew
they would, and l now say, God bless you
for it, from the beautiful home where your
fair first lady reigns to the dear crippled
boy who sent me his loving letter and
prayer. KAIULANI"
The Princess will sail for England to-
morrow.
The morning call., 1893-03-22
HE DREW THE LOT.
One More Murder in Russia Traced
to tie NihiIiStS.

Moscow, March 21.-The Mayor OF Mos
cow was shot in the abdomen with a re-
volyer to-day by man named Adrian of.
The City Council met in tho City Hail to
elect new Mayor. when Adrianoff pushed
his way in aId demanded loudly to see the
Mayor. Mayor Alexejeff at once left his
chair to ascertain the mans business. As
AdrianOtf began TO reproach him with dis
honesty and oppression of the people
AleXejef ordered him to leave the building,
and Adrianoff then drew a revolver and
shot the Mayor in the stomach. Adriauoff
was delivered to the police. A physician
dressed AlexejetT's wound and restored him
to consciousness, though he can hardly sur
vive the night. Adrianoff Is OF a respect
able middle-class family. but whether he is
a nihilist or whether he shot the Mayor
merely to avenge a private grievance is not
known. The police believe he is insane.
The only reason for believing that Adrian
off NAV have had a political motive is that
the police in searching him found in his
shoe slip OF paper on which was written
''Ihe lot has fallen upon you