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Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04
STEAMER BLOWN UP.
Twelve Missing and Many Hurt at
San Francisco


Twelve Missing and Many Hurt at
San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec Awhile
the steamer Progreso was lying at the
wharf of the Fulton Iron works at
Harbor View an, explosion occurred.
AS a result twelve men are missing, a
score were mere or less seriously in
jured, and property valued at 100000
was destroyed.
The disaster occurred while forty
mechanics of the iron works and TWEEN
ty employees Of the ship We're on board.
Below the decks the mechanics were
busy completing the work of changing
the vessel from a coal burning coal
carrier to an oil burning Oil carrier,
when suddenly one of the oil tanks
blew up. Men were dashed against
the steel wall, and sheet of fame
came sweeping into their faces. Those
on the upper deck were hurled into
the air or thrown into the water. Three
sailors engaged in washing paint out
side the pilothouse disappeared as the
cloud of black smoke came up from
the ship and were seen no more.
Following the explosion the ship
sagged in the center, showing that she
had broken III two. In the Office Of the
iron works, twenty feet away, every
window was shattered, and flying glass
cut the faces and hands Of many of the
officials and clerks. As they rushed
out into the open survivors who were
able to help themselves were leaping
from the ship. A great crowd Of me-
chanics came running out of the works.
AS soon as the panic had subsidized the
men set to work to rescue men from
the burning vessel. A stream of burn
ing oil running from the tanks spread
out until the ship lay on-waves Of fire.
The flames crept under the wharf, and
soon the timbers were blazing, adding
to the difficulty of the work of rescue.
AS the ship was built of steei the fire
was nearly all below deck. There
were fourteen oil tanks containing
about 400 barrels of oil in all, and
despite the efforts Of the fire depart
ment this continued to burn fiercely for
hours after the explosion.
Several minor explosions due to the
flames going from tank to tank oc-
injury and loss of life was caused by
the first one. One popularity of the
explosion was that several men who
were on the other side of the bull1head
from where it occurred were uninjured,
while others farther away were badly
hurt. Several men in the yards were
injured by flying debris.
The loss to the Fulton company by
the wrecking of the building and the
burning of the wharf will exceed $780,
600. 1t is estimated that the Progreso
was worth about $175,0O0
The explosion shook all the buildings
at Harbor View, and the shock was
felt mile away In few instances
windows were broken several blocks
from the scene.
James Spiers, Jr., general manager of
the Fulton Iron works, is positive that
the explosion was due to the oil and
not to the bursting Of the boiler.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04
Nnahna,s smnllnnx Scare.

NASHUA, N. H., Dec. 4.-Four addi-
tional cases of smallpox have been
found here, making nineteen cases now
under observation. City Physician
Congdon says that the board of health
has reason to believe that other cases
are being concealed by families of the
patients. Al state law makes intentional
concealment of a contagious disease a
criminal offense. and the board is Sc
curing evidence for prosecutions.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04
CAN OBTAIN COAL.
Directors of Cooperative Company
Hear Reports of Progress.

Directors of Cooperative Company
Hear Reports of Progress.
New Haven. Dec 1.-The directors of
the Cooperative Supply Co met last
night in room 2, Hoadley building, to
hear the report of their business man-
ager, John B. Dyson Mr. Dyson re-
ported four coal yards more or less
suitable for the purposes of the com
pany. A committee Of two was ap,
pointed to act with him in selecting a
site. Mr. Dyson reported that the
chances were excellent for obtaining a
supply of coal at reasonable rates,
through middle men in New York. It
was a1nounced that great many peo-
pie had paid in their assessments due
upon their stock subscriptions. The
directors voted to announce to all stock
holders that 80 per cent of their sub
s sriptions must be paid in by Decem-
bkr 8. The room in Hoadley building
viii be kept open from 8 a. N. to 8. p.
m for their convenience.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04
A Towns Hotels closed.

COOPERSTOWN, N. T., Dec. f.
Proprietors OF Walton's three hotels,
the Central, the Walton and the River
side, have closed their doors to the
travelling public until April /, 1908.
Walton, with population Of over g. 600,
is entirely without hotel facilities. The
action of the hotel proprietors is taken
because of prosecutions begun against
them for the illegal sale of liquor. A
$500 forfeit has been posted and a CON
tract signed by. the hotel men not to
open until April.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04
TAKE YOUR PICK.
TIMELY TOPICS

a.
Hubar & Co have fine stock of
watches, diamonds. jeWelry, etc. Ey-
erything guaranteed.
Mammoth display Of watches in Con-
lon Bros south window, valued from
soc to $50. All guaranteed movements.
Try one of the Trott Baking Cos
coffee cakes for your Sunday morning
breakfast.
Fancy fowls will be 12c to 16c at
Castles for Friday and Saturday legs
lamb 10c and 12c, round steak lie.
Spanish or native mackerel or any
kind of fish you want at the Fulton
market.
Umbrellas and neclSwear for Christ
mas in every conceivable style at Il.
A. Wenzel s. Cos.
Read about ready to wear and chill
dren's school hats at Goldgrabers.
They are only Zoe.
Greatest trousers values ever offered
at =. G. Kilduff & Cos. See what
$1.50 will buy.
Five more days in which to receive
a chance on a ton Of coal at Wilson 81
Tyrrell's.
You will have to hurry if you are
going to get any Of those bargains III
boys clothes at Jones, Morgan & Cos.
The auction sale Of jeWelry at ia
cobs & Cos continues daily at 80 and
1880.
Grieve, Bisset & Holland are stocked
up with a fine line of mems underwear
in all grades and prices.
Bargains for everybody at Currans'
tomorrow. Read about the furniture
prices in to-night's ad.
Ladies' and misses Monte Carlo
coats at Miller s. Peck's for $39S.
Large fur neck scarfs at 81. 40.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

SAN>JUAN. Porto Rico, Dec. Gem
era1 Deschamps, formerly Santo Domin-
gan minister Of telegraphs Snd ex-gov-
ernor of Porto Plata. Santo Domingo,
sailed on the Steamer Caracas for New
york. where it is understood, he viii
prepare for another campaign IN Sanfo
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04
STILL RUNNING.

The big auction sale of Jacobs & Co
is attracting great attention. Bar
gains offered daily. Sales begin every
day at 2 80 and Z 80 p m. Free seats
for ladies'. Mitchell s. Tillotson. auc-
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04
The Guarantee
Credit Clothing Co
EVERYBODY

Uses American Poultry Food for the
morning mash, and when used with
DIR Hess's "Panacea" will make your
hens lay. All Of DR. Hess's Food is
sold with a guarantee. If 1t doesn't
do all he claims bring us the empty
box or bag and we will give you your
money.
Our Old Fashioned Buckwheat Flour
is made from this years crop and Is
as nice as we ever had.
We run all our oats over a screen
and all dirt and seeds are taken out.
Your wagon will run longer If you
use 90 Axle Oil. Warm or cold wealth
er does not affect it. We have it in
three sizes, pints. quarts and gallon
cans. We have salt for sailing pork.
Straw and Shayings.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04
ValtS-FOr Salo-'P0 Rent

E1OR RENT-Tenement of 4 rooms Martin
I Scully, corner Luke street and Sylvan ave-
nue.. I2-4-tf
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

n GENTS everywhere, either sex, make So to
- SIS a day. References with applications
John j. Sfefen, p. o. Box 2S6, Naugatuck
Conn. 12-3-4
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

VKTANTED-Twenty bricklayers at Terry
w Vile SOC per hour; S4.50 per d ay. Apply
at once with tools. b. H. Hubbard. 1912
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

r AIDES to work for us sewing machine
- at home. Materials furnished any dis
lance Good wages. Stamped envelope for
particulars. Arnold.s Co, Operative Sewing
Co., So. End, Boston. 12-1-lm.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

TrOR RENT-98 Fairview street. rooms, first
Il floor. improvements. Inquire j. j. Shee-
han, 223 South Main street. 1856
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

THO RENT-Tenement rooms, second floor.
\ All improvements, Opposite church and
school 1876 Washington street 12-2-tf
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

ITO RENT--5-room cottage with garden;
= healthy location. Apply corner Johnson
avenue and New street. 1858
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

DROF. H. E. LIGHTHART, Specialist in
y Rheumatism. and Chiropodist, 331 South
Main Invites all cases for immediate treat
ment including those pronounced lncurable.
Consultation free. H-2o-lm
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

ITO RENT-A three-room cottage and gar
4 den $3.50 per month"; No. l. johnson
avenue. l2-l-o
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

IoR RENT-6 rooms 100 West Main street.
Modern Improvement; IS, Sl2 4rooms l26
Cooke stree t. Modern Improvements. S10 In
quire john O. Neill 131 Cooke street 10-7-M
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-12-04

xE1ANTED-Girl to work on fool press Ap-
Wv ply to American Pin Co. 1926
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

The benefit rendered George A. Carpenter by the local lodge ol Eagles will undoubtedly be sue cess, as it should be. Mir. Carpen- ter has many friends, who suggest ed the idea that a benefit should be rendered him, and the Eagles acted at once, with the result that the entertainment given last Thurs day night at the Standard will b, repeated tomorrow night, with new and interesting features. Hes de. remembering Carpenter, it is un. defstoud that Q portion of the pro
 cecds will he used for the benefit o
 his 'eilow sufferers-IJunter and Fint. There should be a rou,ng audience j; all who can afford to q. SO should at least buy q ticket, a. money so spent will be well spent
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

Judge Clark suggests that a min ing convention, which shall be com posed of delegates from all sections of Northwestern Alaska, be held in Nome carly next May, at which amendments to the mining laws, so far as they appertain to Alaska, sha,l be formulated, and delegate chosen to go to Washington to se- cure their passage. The idea Is a good one if it can be practically applied. That the placer mining laws, as they now exist, a,e total y inadequate to mee, the needs of tl.i- section Is clearl y evident. And it seems to as that, unless the people themselves act for themselves. congress will be a long time in pro- vlding any redress.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

When the ptonle of Alaska, as a whole, evince more interest in the country. their wants will be more carefully considered by congre $ and the administration. The 0 q adage, "God helps those who hep thtm- elves, is most true.- Alaskans are by far too indifferent. If a man does not take care of his own business affairs. no one else is like ly to do it for him. If the people are indifferent, what can be ex- pected of congress ? When the abbot plays cards, what can you expect of the friars |?
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12
The NUGGET is glad to learn tha,

The NUGGET is glad to learn that its suggestion, that trails be prop erly staked, is being acted upon in several districts Let the good work go on. By next winter it is to e hoped that every trail will be Jagged, and that relief stations will be erected at convenient distances. Given these, the dangers which now attend mushers on the trail will be reduced to minimum.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

We are assured that readers of the NUGGET have enjoyed the very interesting series of articles apper
 taining to this section from the pen of Capt. Conrad Sien. Capt. Siem has shown himself to be facils writer Of rare intelligence and judgment. His articles have furnished food for thought for many people. He has pointed out possibilities for the future of this great country, undreamed of by most penple He has shown how profitable lines of human industry may be opened up, and his ripe experience and intimate knowledge of conditions make his opinions valuable
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12
The News say. that the "editor

The News say. that the "editor of the NUGGET pretends to lave discovered the brain source of the News" The editor of the NUGGET never made any such pre'ensr. it being. manifestly, impossible to discover" that which never ex- isted.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

Capt, Siem will be glad at any time to furnish information 10 all who desire it concerning any de- tails of the various industrial sub jects touched upon, that it was i'm possible 10 fully elucidate in a newspaper article.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

The United States government was asked to send life boat to Nome last year, but it would seem as if all the life boats that could l,e had were needed for the Kanakas and FilipinOs.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

Tell it not in Seattle ; publish it not in the streets of San Francis co |: pin it not on Dr. Calls punka- Nome with a roof garden in full blast, on February night. and the men dressed in linen suits and straw hats!
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

The native village at Cape Prince of Wales is, one which seeps 10 have been benefited hy the advent of the white man. But there are different kinds of white men.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

will be considerably greater for the year 1901, but i cannot be given here, the figures have not yet come 10 hand. Alaskans owe the government of the United States their loyalty and allegiance. These are freely given for Alashans patriotic but the government Alaska much and demand nothing but justice. And that boon we must and shall have
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

If it be true, as alleged, that small boys are permitted 10 gamble in various places about town. tie owners of those resorts should le given good taste of the law. I he average hoy will learn enough vice after he has reached mans estate.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-12

An Alaska mail contractor man. ages to bring in mail once and while, just to let the people know that he is in the business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
ARBITRATION PROBABLE.
British View of the Alaskan Boundary
Question.

New York, March mo official infor-
nation can be obtained, says the Lon
don correspondent of the Tribune. re-
specting negotiations in regard to the
Alaskan boundary, but Lord Strathcona,
without doubt, has presented the Do
m1nion's case and the British foreign
Office is striving to effect settlement.
Arbitration is the solution which is
probable, since the state department is
not likely to propose the alienation of
the territory coded from Russia. and
any scheme for a Canadian purchase
will be vetoed by the senate at Wash
ington.
Arbitration offers a line of least re-
sistance. and will enable the United
States and the Dominion governments
to formulate their cases with precision
and to accept with good grace some
equitable compromise of the frontier
question Negotiations have not reach
ed their final stage, but their trend is
In the direction of arbitration as the
only practicable method of adjusting
this OubleSOme dispute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
HAS NO OPPOSITION.
Lynch Again Nominated For Presi-
dent of Typographical Union.

Indianapolis, Ind, March Nom ma
lions for the different offices of the In
ternational Typographical Union have
been completed. For president, James
NJ. Lynch, the incumbent, will have no
opposition, neither viii John w. Brans-
wood be opposed for secretary treasur-
err. Tor first vice president the race lies
between Charles E. Hawkes. of Chicago
and John w. Hays of MINNEAPOLIS.
These two were opposing candidates
two years ago and Hawkes. won by a
small majority. For third vice presi-
dent, T. J. Canary of the New York
MaiIers' union and James ]. Mulcahy of
st. Louis are the candidates. and for
fourth vice president, John F. OSulli-
van, of the Boston Newspaper Writers
union is the only aspirant. The second
vice president is selected by the Ger
man branch of the International.
Hugh Miller has been elected for the
ensuing term.
The election will be held the third
Wednesday in May.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
Yours Pis to THE DIBBLE

but compared with the ovation accorded
Nordica in Topeka is scarcely deserved
mention. The violinist was certainly
in no danger of being mobbed by en-
thusiastic admirers as he has been in
other places.
Kansas City is evidently too busy with
other things to devote a great deal of at
tention to talent like that of Kubelik. His
manager Cancelled his date in Topeka but
1t is pretty safe proposition that If he
mad kept it he would have found the real
center of western appreciation for musical
genius in Topeka He now knows that it
isn't Kansas City.
Topeka may have opportunity to hear
the wonderful young artist next year
Manager Goerlitz has already announced
that Topeka will be given a date next
January,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07

Many people with weak digestion. as
Well as some physicians. consider the first
ton is to restrict the diet, either by Sc
Letting certain foods and rejecting others
or TO cut down the amount of food eaten
to barely enough to keep soul and body to-
tial-
All this is radically wrong 1t is foolish
ana unScienuhc to recommend dieting to
a man already suffering from starvation
because Indigestion itself starVes every or
gan, nerve and fiber in the body
What people with poor digestion most
need Is ABUNDANT nutrition, plenty of good
wholeSome, properly cooked food. and
something to assist the weak stomach to
digest il. =
This is exactly the purpose for which
stuart dyspepsia Tablets are adapted
ana the true reason why they cure the
worst cases OF stomach trouble
Eat a sufficient amount of wholesome
FOOD and after each meal take one or two
OF Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets to promptly
digest it.
In this way the system is nourisbed and
the tablets viii digest the food whether
tne stomach works or not. one grain of
the active digestive principle in Stuart
DYSPEPSIA Tablets being sufficient to di-
albuminOus food.
DR., Harlandson and Dr. Redwell recon-
memo these tablets in all cases of defective
clgeStlon because the pepsin and diastase
matter and other impurities and being
pleasant to the taste are as "a fe and
harmless for the child as for the adult
All drug stores sell this excellent prem
ter meals win be of great benefit not ONLY
as an immediate relief but to pernanentIy
build up and inyigorate the digestive or
Eans-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
KUBELIK MADE A MISTAKE
Should Have Played in Topeka Instead
of Kansas CitY

Topeka was represented at the Ku-
belik concert in Kansas City last night
by about 25 people and they We're greatly
surprised at one thing-this young Bo-
hemian that has caused almost unheard
of excitment in the large cities of this
country and Europe was greeted by
about 1000 people in Convention hall.
Daniel Frohman, who is paying Ku-
belik's bills probably lost at least $500
on the Kansas City engagement. The
concert was given in Convention hail
because the manager of the Violinist
supposed that any other hall would be
too small. The hall was cut half in two
by a canvas partition and still it SEEM
ed that there was only a handful of
people in the building. The reception
given the young violinist by those who
were there was all that could be desired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
CAN'T DO A THING.
Minnesota Barred From, Pro-
ceeding Against Merger.

Chicago. March THE state of Mime
sofa is barred by the decision of the SUI
preme court from taking action in any
court against the Northern Securities COM
pany, is the statement made by the Inter
Oceans st. Paul correspondent.
This remarkable state of affairs says
the correspondent, has been made plain to
local attorneys interested in the case
since receiving copies of the courts de-
cision. Its effect is that state can not join
issues with the corporation. either in the
supreme court circuit courts, and as
the state courts can not reach it, the bar
is effectual
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
TO STOP RATE WAR.
Panama Railroad and Pacific Mail to
Patch Up Peace.

New York, March III plans now under
consideration are consummated, says the
Times. the Pacific Mail Steamship com
pany and the Panama Railroad company
may again enter into traffic relations with
each other.
When the contract under which these
companies exchanged traffic for many
years expired about two years ago. the
Panama railroad refused TO renew ii on
the ole conditions, with the result that
there ensued d, bitter rate war between the
two companies, each of which endeavored
to cut into the traffic of the other
1t is now hoped to repair this damage by
a traffic agreement on modified lines
which will reseI able similar arrangements
between railroad companies but which viii
not be ironclad in its conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
MINES ARE FLOODED.
Washouts in the East May Cause Coal
Famine.

New York, March 7.-Recent floods
and washouts in the coal regions have
given rise to apprehension of a coal
famine not only in this city but at 9TH
er leading centers- However, the sup,
ply OF hard coal stored in this city will
last about ten days, even if no coal
trains whatever come in during that
period.
Operators in anthracite generally take
a hopeful view as to the prospect of re-
lief in the near future. 1t is understood
the price of anthracite will be reduced
10 cents a ton on April 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
OFFERS A BIG BOUNTY.
Filipino MilliOnaire'S Efforts to
Marry Off His Daughters.

Van Schaick, who recently returned
from the Philippines, says, according to
a World dispatch from San Francisco,
that General Zano of Cavite. a multi
millionaire, has offered to give $500, 900
to each American army officer who will
marry his daughters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
FLED FROM CANADA.
An Embezzler Gives himself Up in
Denver.

Denver, Col. March IA young man
giving his name as John Russell of Lon
don, Ont, has surrendered himself to the
police authorities here, declaring that he
embezzled $500 from John Garvey, a whole
sale grocer, of London. Telegraphic COM
munication with the London police depart
ment verified the story. An officer will
come for him. RuSSells neck shows sew
eral bad gashes which he says he made in
attempt to commit suicide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
WINE FOR THE TRANSYAAL.
Ugly Rumors About Methods of Sup
plying English Troops.

New York March Tin the house of
lords Earl Darlington has referred, says
a dispatch from London to the Tribune, to
the ugly rumors which are prevalent with
regard to contracts for the apply of wines
and spirits for the troops in South Africa.
He wanted the government to throw some
light on the matter, but Lord Raglan de-
ciined to give any information.