The Press., 1897-03-11

A frightful explosion of gas in a sub way at the corner of Fremont and Boyls- ton streets, Boston, last week Thursday noon caused the instant death of six persons and the injury of over forty others three of whom afterwards died making a total death loss of nine. The gas which escaped from pipes that had recently been relaid was probably ignited from the wheels of an electric car which was directly over the subway at the time of the explosion. This car was thrown into the air and broke in halves and almost immediately burst into flames. Two other cars near at hand were damaged and a pair of horses were in- stantly killed. It is estimated that the buildings in the vicinity were damaged to the extent of $4O.OOO by the force of the explosion, mostly by breaking of windows. All the injured who survived the explosion are now in fair way to recovery It is expected that many suits for damages will result.
 Gurdon Cady, notable character who was formerly Well-known throughout the state as dancing master, died last week Wednesday at his home in Plainfield He was 75 years old. Probably no man in eastern Connecticut was better known by those who loved to dance in the old time fashion than MT. Cady. He was a dancing master of the old school and the time was, and not so very long ago either, that country hop wasn't complete with out Mir. Cady to fiddle and prompt He had arpenetrating voice and although 1t was mixed with the ringing tones of his violin, no one ever misunderstood the change when he announced it. His calls were not all for country dances by any means, but were in demand in the cities and larger towns in eastern Connecticut when a real good time was wanted ''Gurd" Cady seemed to be the only man who could inspire the requisite Bnthusi- asm. He was a we'll formed, portly man, genial and full of wit and humor Aside from teaching dancing, and playing and prompting for dances his life was quietly spent on his farm in Plainffeld, his native town.
 Mir. Cady was born in Brooklyn, August 15, 1922, his father, Elisha, being a resi- dent of that town. He learned to play the violin when in his teens and used to play at huskings, and in 1846 began to teach dancing For two years he was president of the Windham County Agri- cultural Society. In politics he was a democrat. He has served on the board of selectmen two terms, and represented the town in the Legislature in 1876. It was, however, as "Uncle Gurdon," the genial and popular prompter at social parties, that he was most widely known. He was a member of Moosup Lodge, F. and A. M., and also of Brooklyn Grange. MT. Cady when ayoung man, was married to Mary daughter of Charles Whiting. who died December 16. 1888, at the age of 61. He had one adopted daughter. Francis c, who died in December, 1887. He had sister Miss Harriet D. Cady, of Willimantic, and brother George Cady OI Ol6VeldnQ U.
 Mir. Cady has been in feeble health for the past year, butthe immediate cause oi his death was stroke of paralysis early last week. Mir. Cady's monument in Evergreen Cemetery, Danielson, is very unique. The first side facing the drive. way, does not differ from the ordinary family tombstone, and bears the names with date and death and age of Mr. Cadys parents: "Elisha Cady, died Sept 18 1880 aged 88 years, Betsey, his wife, died July 19, 1872, aged 78 years" Below is cut the name "Cady" is cut in large letters. The north side bears an engrav. ing of COW, and the inscription, Rosa, my first Jersey COW, record, 2 ID. 15 oz. butter, from 13 quarts, one days milk D The western face of the shaft is inscribed with the names of Mir. Cadys sister Harriet s. Cady, and of Mary Lee, his house-keeper, beneath whose name is in scribed the epitaph. ''Kind to dumb animals" The fourth side has violin and bow crossed carved upon it, with the words, At Rest" beneath, and the words, "All ready, Mir. Cady," (aphrase familiar \