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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-25

saI5sS' ;ess
Tue iaiiu4e off tss, & COM. and II
,nen IN the Atlantic Railroad Railroad co:::-
pany's employ to array themselves in
new summer uniforms the entire sys-
tenn, embra acing II lines, is tied up and
1000 men are out OF employment.
Nearly 200 of the old men had COM
piled with the order and only those re-
ported for duty. a few. cars were run
during the day and at night the
traffic was stopped altogether. A
committee from the men waited on
President Norton during the afternoon.
They were told by that cficial that he
would give them until a. m. to COM
ply with the order and report for work.
The men declare that while they will
report for work they will not purchase
new uniforms. The property of the
company is under police protection.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-25
Jun, ped From the Third storv.

DEADwooD, S. D., May 21.-Laura
Preston, an actress at the Gem Theater,
jumped from the third story Of the
theater, and received injuries that will
prove fatal. She was escaping from
her lover, who was attempting to do
her bodily harm.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-25
Evidently Lo.t Her -Rudder..

FoREsTvILR, Mich, May 2l.A
three masked vessel ii distress, Eve
miles out, is seen from this place. tt
has apparently lost its rudder and part
ct the canvas. A steam barge is trying.
to pick her ur The wind Is still blow
ing asgale
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-25
General Cook Dead.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 21. General
Phillip Cook. secretary of state, died at
= u. He was u years Of age.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-25
At WiLLlAMSPORT.

A Continuous DOwnpOur of Rain SWELL
ing All the Streams.
WILILAMsPoRT, Pa, May 21. Since
Friday night steady and almost con-
tinuous downpour of rain has been
swelling all of the streams and numer-
ous cloudbursts along the Pine Creek
and other tributaries of the west branch
of the Susquehanna have made it inn
possible to confine the water within the
banks Of the streams. It has, there
fore, spread out over the country and at
every point is pouring into the main
river. Throughout the day the rain
has fallen here and still continues to
tall. Advices from all points up the
river say the same conditions exist. "a
cloud dburst at Keating, 30 miles above
Remove, raised the river there 90 feet
and the river at Remove is reported
higher than in the food OF 1889, when
half the town was under water. Above
there and extending to the head waters
at Clearfield, every town and hamlet
has been reduced by, water to the CON
u1tlons JnaI prevailed ~ 1889. Along
the Philadelphia and Erie railroad be-
tween this point and Emporium the
traffic has been practically suspended.
Trains are running between Williams
port and Lockhaven, but above the lat
ter point landslides and track " ashouts
have practically swept the tracks away
and the loss will be very heavy.
Is
ALONG THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE.
Advicss Regarding the Flood Reoeived
By Railroad Omcials
PHII.ADEIPHIA, May 81. Dispatches
to the Pennsyl ylvania railroad officials
report that i has been raining for sew
eral days; that the water of the Sus-
qnehanna q still rising. ana that con
tive estimate places tho pro bable
sttots tise = from 2t q 80 feet. AZ
4 el.oyo tha water has risen to 81 feet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
RAN NTHE ROCKS.
Pacific Coast Steamer Wrecked and Several
 Lives Lost,

MONTEREY, Cal, April 23.--The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's steamer Los Angeles, bound north from Newport, Cal :, and way ports to San Francisco, ran on the rocks at Point Sur lighthouse, 30 miles south of Monterey, Saturday night. The steamer sank within few minutes, and the passengers and crew took to the boats. Three boatloads reached shore at Point Sur, and the first news of the disaster was brought bya messenger. Two other boat loads and a raft containing other passen- gers and members of the crew were met by the steamer Eureka list evening. The Eureka brought them to Monterey.
 From those who arrived OF the Eureka 1t was learned that the Los Angeles reach ed Point Sur liz thnrse ;,h0ut 9 D. m. The captain, who h&d retired, had given orders to have the thir;l' mate call him when a certain number of revolutions of the wheel had occurred The mate failed to do SO, and the steamer went upon the rocks at 9:15, and in 10 minutes she sank
 The captain instantly ordered out the four boats, and a raft of two floats con- taining about 50 men succeeded in reach ing the shore. Two others and the raft; kept out to sea. Chief Engineer Wallace, in charge of one of the boats, saw the steamer Eureka and succeeded in getting within hailing distance. The steamer lay to and sent out boats to search for the oth- CT party. They soon found the raft witt seven persons aboard, whom they rescued, and later they picked up the other boat containing 17 other persons. They sent word to those on shore and offered to take them aboard the steamer, but owing to the roughness of the surf they failed to do so
 Four dead bodies have been recovered, and Captain H. D. Leland of the Los An geles is reported in critical condition by his brother, Captain James Leland of the Eureka. All the ladies and children were saved and brought here on the Eureka. Her passengers and crew mum bered 70.
 The Los Angeles was very old vessel, having been used by the Pacific Coast Steamship company for 20 years. The rocks at Point Sur, which are a cluster of ugly spurs about a mile from the shore, have long been a menace to navigation on ba
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23

NEOLA, Ia., April 23.-Kelly and his in dustrial army made their first days march from Council Bluffs here and went into camp in grove just east of town. The entry into NeOla was Il triumphant march. Almost every man, woman and child of the 100 inhabitants went out to greet the army. Flags were borne, and the cheers were lusty as the 1,0O0 men tramped down the towns main street to the more or less musical strains of two country bands. The stores and vacant buildings of this place were thrown wide open, and the weary men were offered all available shel- ter.
 Hundreds of people had gone out from Council Bluffs and Omaha to see the be ginning of the long overland march, and a half dozen wagons heavily laden with provisions awaited the moving of the col umn.
 From every farm flags were flying, and at every crossroads lines of decorated Wag- ons awaited the army. The little town of Underwood was reached about noon, and a sumptuous repast was provided by the villagers When the meal was over and the impromtu speeches done, the march was resumed amid the energetic cheering of the crowd that was gathered
 On every hand the deepest sympathy fol Kelly and his men was expressed, and farmers and townsmen were eager to sup ply the wants of the commonwealers. They are with Kelly to a man and condemn the railroads for refusing transportation for the army.
 As an ironical expression of the feeling regarding the calling out of the Iowa militia the citizens formed a company of little boys and girls to greet the advent of the army, the badges and banners of the infantile brigade bearing the inscription, Nicola Militia" Throughout the day there was no scene of disturbance or dis order and the plan of seizing train has been abandoned.
 The railroads entering Council Bluffs will not, however, run trains in this vicin- ity until the army is we'll off their routes. Today the commonwealers will move to Avoca, IS miles away, and if promises are fulfilled 15O wagons will be provided for transportation. General Kelly said that whether the men ride or walk they will move steadily forward for Des Moines. There the army expects to secure a train for Chicago, where the men expect to be we'll provided with transportation to the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Swift's Army Starts,

BOSTON, April 23.-Seldom has the Bos- ton Common been the scene of such vast concentrated gathering as that which as sembled there to witness the departure ol the Boston delegation of the unemployed for Washington, where they hope to join Coxey's army and assist in the appeal to congress. By the time Morrison l. Swift stepped onto the improvised platform there were g, 900 persons present, and soon after the meeting got into working order fully 85,0O0 were gathered around the band stand.
 The crowd was good natured, hustlinR one and did not seem to be at all impressed with the occasion or to be in sympathy with the movement, but had come simply to have and make fun. At no time was there any fighting or anything that could be called disorderly or riotous conduct.
 Morrison I. Swift, the leader of the movement, " as the chairman and opened the meeting, but not having very power ful voice he could not be heard at great distance
 After standing his harangue some time the crowd began to surge forward, and those in front of the speaker were forced onto the small platform, which succumbed to the strain and was broken to fragments. The sPeaksE yss tAEQya egespss the AsP-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
THE GREAT COAL STRIKE
Now Reported to Be Over 125,-
 GOO Miners Out.
TROUBLE BREWING IN ALABAMA.

Strikers Will Try to Prevent Workers From
 Going Into the Mines-The Militia Held
 In Readiness and Bioodshed Imminent,
 All Quiet In Ohio and Pennsylvania.
 COLUMBUS, O., April 23. 23.-President John Mcbride of the United Mine Workers has compared press dispatches and newspaper reports of the big strike with information at hand. His revised estimates show that more men have struck in the competitive district and fewer in the outlying districts than anticipated, but the total mum Der of men out remains about the same-125, 900.
 In Illinois, he states, there are 24, ,OOO out of 35,000 miners idle; in Indiana, 6,000 out of about 5000, and in West Virginia about 2,000 out of 5000. Conventions are to be held in Illinois and West Virginia on Tues day next, when efforts will be made to bring all the men in line.
 President Mcbride expects definite in- formation by letter from nearly every dis trict today. There seems to be no doubt that the suspension in Ohio and western Pennsylvania is abos1t complete The or ganizers are more active in West Virginia and Illinois, National Secretary Mcbride having gone to the latter pl;se to address meetings. No reports have been received of any disturbances, and none is expected, as a friendly feeling seems to prevail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
John M0riarty, The People'sUndertaker

Can be found at 6 moments notice at the District Telegraph omce. East Main street. All night calls are answered promptly The night clerks are always on duty. and the public will be treated with kindness and consideration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Champion Corbett Has Money to Burn.

Champ p1on CorDett Has Money to Burn.
 Puglism pays very we'll if fighter suc- ceeds in getting to the top round of the lad der. James J. Corbett, the present cham pion, is probably worth at least S10O, 900, all of which he has made in about three years Since the battle with Mitchell, which must have netted him at least s25. 900, he has been clearing in the neighborhood ot $3,000 a week on his work as an actor, and now he has gone abroad to test the English pub lies liking for actor pugilists-a test that will probably add very materially to his bank account. He literally has money to burn; but, unlike such noted lights of the ring as John l.. Sullivan, Jack McAuliffe and dozens of less famous fistic heroes he burns very little of it.
 Corbett recently bought brownstone mansion on West Eighty eighth street, New York, for $35, ,000, and altogether he has at least $60,0O0 invested in real estate near the metropolis. Peter Jackson proba- bly, has S10, 900 or Sl5000. Charley Mitchell is said to be worth about S200000, but this is without doubt gross eNaggeration. John l.. Sullivan has made over $500, ,OO0 during his ring career, but he has been mo- torious spendthrift and would undoubtedly have difficulty in placing his hands on s1 900 today. A Sullivan in miniature is Jack McAuliffe, who has made at least 5000, 900 and parted with it about as rapidly as he won it. It is said to his credit, however, that he given his mother and sister consid- erable money. George Dixon won SIP, ,O00 in the ring last year and is probably worth $25, ,OO0 or S30O00. Bob Fitzsimmons has made nearly $50, 900 since he came to Amer ica six years ago, but he has very little to show for it now. Some statistician figures that the different fighters divided S170,000 in stakes and purses last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

There will be brilliant marriage in one of the Catholic churches at Albany at ? o'clock on Wednesday afternoon in which two we'll known residents of Waterbury will play prominent part. The contracting parties will be William Hellmann of this city and Miss Katharine Schaferdecker of AL bany. Miss Hannah Bennink will act as bridesmaid and Chris Strobel will be best man. The couple will reside in the family residence on South Main street. MT He'll mann is one of the most popular young man in the city and has already received many presents from his host of friends. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev E. A. Terry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
I'm ee Hanged From a Bridge.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 23.--At Tus- combia, Tom Black, John Willis and Tony Johnson, all negroes, were lynched. About a week ago these men were arrested for burning the barns of Claud King. Late at night masked mob of 200 men went to the jail, took the three incendiaries and led them to the Tennessee river bridge. Ropes were placed about each of the ne groes' necks, and with the end tied to the bridge timbers they were compelled to jump off. The fall broke their necks, and the bodies, after being filled with bullets, were left dangling where they hung.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Earoubar Foupht seven Bears.

CHEYENNE, Wy; April 2s.-A letter ha- been received from Albert Farquhar, whc was reported to have been eaten up by bears in the Big Horn basin. He states that he was on his way from Bismarck when he was attacked by seven bears the place where his horse and wearing ap parel were found. He shot four of the bears, but was compelled to swim the river to escape from the three remainin&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
ling fence.that surrounds the band stand

ling fencestha surrounds the band stand,
 Swift then took his position on the band stand, which is generally forbidden to the speakers on the Common, and delivered characteristic speech, denouncing the wealthy, the moRopolists and everybody in general that did not sympathize with the socialist platform.
 After the meeting had been in progress some time and the tactics of the crowd seemed to be getting the upper hand of the promoters of it word was sent to the police headquarters, and platoon of 35 extra men made their appearance among the crowd and had the effect of stopping all horse play. During the meeting MT. Swift submitted a letter to be sent to President Cleveland, which was adopted by ives" that could easily have been heard a mile away.
 At this point there was conference be, tween the leaders while one of them was speaking, and as result those who have enrolled themselves in the delegation were told to slip away quietly and meet at Rox- bury crossing, where Major General Fitz, gerald would meet them and march tc Dedham, where they intended to stop. The immense crowd did not know what had been decided upon and made break for Fremont street, where they expected the men to pass. They waited in vain, however, as an hour after the order was given 45 men, headed by Leader Fitzger ald and carrying the yellow flag, were marching toward Jamaica Plain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Slapped Her Critics Face.

MONTREAL, April 23.-The Theatre Fran cais was the scene of an exciting episode when the thcater was filled with fash ionable audience. Horace St. Louis, a we'll known lawyer and contributor to La Patrie, who made some uncomplimentary remark about Mime. Blonville in his week ly chronique in that paper, occupied a box. Mime. Blonville requested him to visit her behind the scenes, but he refused. She, however, at the conclusion of the next act, made her way to the box, and in full view of the audience she slapped Mir. St. Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
CURTAINS Cloak Department
Second Floor.
LADIES' CAFES,

LADIES' CAFES,
 At S1.39. Ladies' capes, in tan, brown, navy and black, with pleated overcape and ribbon bow.
 At $2.50. Ladies capes, braid trimmed, pleated collar and over cape in Havana, tan and navy.
 At $3.75, Ladies' capes, made with moire overcape and lace trimmed, pretty effect in tan, black and navy.
 At S425 Ladies' capes, braid embroidery around bottom of cape and around yoke, stylish.
 At $500 Ladies capes, with insertion around bottom of cape and four rows of lace and jet passamentrie around yoke, in navy, tan brown and black
 At S5.75. Ladies' Capes, in Havana, black, tan and navy, trimmed with several rows of sout- ache around bottom of cape and around overcape.
 At S6.5O. Ladies capes, in black and Havana made of covert cloth and trimmed with brussels net around yoke and bottom of cape.
 At $G5 50. Ladies cloth oapes, with bretelles of moire and bengaline silk; also lace trim med in black and navy.
 At S7.5O. Ladies' capes with insertions of lace and passamentrie, made in several different styles; tan navy, black and brown.
 At $750. Ladies' black satin capes, handsomely made worth $10.50.
 At SS.5O Ladies moire silk capes, trimmed with lace and passementrie, regular price $11.OO.
 LADIES' JACKETS.
 At S2.5O. Ladies jackets, in navy and black, per- feet fitting, large below sleeve.
 At S3.75. Ladies jackets in all sizes, made skirt effect with empire reveres and large sleeves.
 CHILDRENS KEEPERS. An elegant variety of childrens reefers, from two to twelve years, at from 75c up. LADIES' HOUSE WRAPPERS.
 At G9c Ladies pretty percale wrappers made in several different styles; regular price 9Sc
 At 75c Ladies silver gray wrappers made with rufiles over the shoulder and Vatican pleat in back, worth $1 %.
 At 9Sc Ladies pink and light blue wrappers made with large balloon sleeves and bretelles over the shoulder, regular price $1.25.
 At S1.25 Ladies batistie tea gowns made with ruffies around the sleeves and ruffies around yoke, in pink, light blue and lavender; very effective.
 LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS.
 At 25c Aadies' pretty percale shirt waists made with ruftles over the shoulder worth BOG
 At 39c Ladies pretty waists in dark colors; regular price soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Mine on Fire,

ASHLAND, Pa, April 23.-The St. Nich- olas mine at this place, which is owned and operated by the Reading company, has been on fire since early Sunday morn ing, and the fire is still raging tiercely. All the mules in the mine have been brought to the surface, and preparations are being made to extinguish the fire by diverting a creek from it's bed into the workings, thus flooding the mine. The fire originated ill an unknown manner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Kelly's Industria1s Move.

Hold the Fort was also rendered the same strain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
The Pennsy1vania District.

PITTsBURG, April 23.-The strike situa- tion in this district is unchanged. The first figures given out as to the number of strikers are about correct. There were no special meetings, but organizers and speakers have been among the men all day encouraging them. Today q mass meet ing will be held at Turtle Creek, the only weak spot ill the district, where the miners of the New York and Cleveland Gas and Coal company are hesitating. The com pany claim that their men will go to work, but the strikers declare the diggers struck Saturday night Speakers for both sides will be present at the meeting, and 8 joint debate is booked between President Dearmitt of the company and one of the organizers of the union. In the Wheeling district, on the Baltimore and Ohio Opera tor Floresheim says he has enough men to start his mines today and will make the attempt under the protection of 50 depu- ties now on the ground This seems to be the only threatening spot in this imme- diate vicinity.
 In the coke region the situation is pug gle, and nothing definite can be said of this field until after today's delegate con vention, which is expected to decide wheth CT or not the men will join in the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23

CAMDEN, N. J., April 23.-John Nash was shot through the left eye and brain by Edward Willis of Baxter street, this city Nash will die. Willis has been ar. rested and is said to have made a partial confession. Both men are colored, and with a number of companions they got in to row while shooting craps in the Blue Anchor hotel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
A ch,cken Thief,s Revenpe.

LEXINGTON, Ky, April 23.-Roger John. son, a chicken thief, was expelled from his church by the elders and ejected from the building by force. He swore he would turn the house over and kill them nig. gers" The next morning the church burned down, and Johnson is accused of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Ex-GOyernOr Daniels Dead,

TACOMA, April 23.-W. B. Daniels, aged 76, ex-governor of Idaho died after a two months illness. Governor Daniels was born in Ohio on farm adjoining that on which James A. Garfield was brought up, and the two were boys together.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Connecticut's Company Ready.

HARTFORD, April 23.-The Connecticut ? contribution to Coxey's army is booked to start from Bristol on Tuesday morning and expect to reach this city by Wednes, day or Thursday. Other detachments, it is hoped, will join here, and Leader George Sweetland will devise means to continu the journey to Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Strikers Exposed to smalIpox.

MILWAUKEE, April 23.-John Lynch was removed to the Isolation hospital with a we'll developed case of smallpox He had spent the day in saloon with the striking longshoremen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Wrecked by a Washout.

MANCHESTER, N. H., April 23-A work train on the Grand Trunk road from Island Pond, Nt., ran into washout near Wen lock station, killing a brakeTsntn named Thomas White and badly injurlng an en- Rineer and several workmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Brooklyn Embezzler Caught.

BROOKLYN, April 23.-Inspector Mac Kellar of the Brooklyn police received a telegram from the police authorities at Toronto to the effect that William D. Lohmann, the embedding cashier of the Brooklyn excise department, had been ar rested in that city,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
HeCira of Denver GambIers,

DENVER, April 23.-In obedience to the order issued by the new police board all gambling houses in this city will be closed at noon today. The proprietors will evade the law by moving their establishments to Colfax, suburban town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
R.o,r sav Church Ded,oa.a.,-

BOSTON, April 23.-With imposing pomr and ceremony St. Cecilia's church in the Back bay was dedicated by Archbishop Williams and assistants. After the dedica. tion service pontiflcal high mass was cele brated by Arch bishop SatolH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
ArtiSf nnyis, Son Ki1Iad

AsBURT PARK, N. J., AwSril 2s.--Theo. dore Russell Davis, 9 yeafS old, son of Theodore R. Dav4s, the artist, who resides at Asbnry Park, was killed on the Royal Blue line at Bayonne City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-04-23
Halifax HarbOr IcebOund.

ST. JOHN, N. B., April 23.-The enormous quantity of ice which has foated down along the Nova Scotia coast has blockaded Halifax harbor, and together with dense fog which has prevailed for two days it has temporarily suspended navigation.