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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
SUFFOCATED BY GAS
Foreman and Nine Miners Dead at Williamstown, Pa.
DEADLY FUMES FROM LOCOMOTIVE
Accident Most Peculiar In Mine Hfs- tory-Men Riding Behind Tunnel
 Engine, as They Had Done For
 Years, Found Unconscious.


 Years, Found Unconscious.
 WILKESBARRE, Pa, May 26.--A telegram received at the Susquehanna Coal company's offices in this city states that Foreman Golden and nine other miners were suffocated by gas and sulphur fumes from small loco- motive in the workings of the Summit Branch Coal company at Williams town, Dauphin county. The accident was one of the most peculiar in the history of the anthracite mines, and no reason for it can be assigned by the of ficials. The victims include Michael Golden, general inside foreman of the company, and nine miners and labor CTS.
 The tunnel in which the disaster oc- cured is one mile in length and is used by the coal company to convey the coal mined in the workings in the Bear val ley to the breaker in the Williamstown valley. The men employed in the mines in the Bear valley who reside in Will liamstown have made a practice for years to ride to and from their work on the trips of cars that are hauled be- tween the two valleys by small loco motives,
 About o'clock in the afternoon Gen. eral Inside Foreman Golden and about fifty miners boarded a loaded train which was about to be hauled from Bear valley to Williamstown. Every thing went all right until about half of the journey was made, when some of the men attracted the attention of the engineer, who at once stopped, and it was found that nearly every man in the party on the cars had been over come by the gas and sulphur which emanated from the stack of the loco motive and floated back over them.
 The engineer at once crowded on all steam possible, and the unconscious men were hurried to the Williamstown end of the tunnel. Here help was at once summoned, and the men were taken to the surface, where corps of physicians made every possible effort to resuscitate them, but aid came too late for Foreman Golden and the other victims.
 The tunnel has been in constant op- eration for more than forty years, and this is the first accident of any kind that has happened in 1t.
 All the telephone and telegraph wires leading to Williamstown were put out of service by a storm, and Williams town was cut off until the Pennsylva- nia Railroad company restored the tel egraphic service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
ALABAMA DEMOCRATS.
Montgomery Convention Committee
 Refused to Report For Parker.

Montgomery Convention Committee
 Refused to Report For Parker.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 26.-The Democratic state convention has open ed here. Temporary Chairman Gray, on accepting the chair, said, "Thank God, this is not a reorganized Democ- racy." He then appointed committees on credentials and organization. The resolutions committee refused to favor ably report a resolution instTucting for Parker. O. 0. Whiltson of Talladega was elected permanent chairman. Dur ing recess Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson walked across the stage and was given an ovation.
 While no instructions were given, the resolutions adopted recited that at the present time Judge Alton B. Parker is the most available and acceptable can didate for the nomination for the pres idency and that the sentiment of the convention is for his nomination. The unit rule was put in force, and an over whelming majority of the delegates elected favor the nomination of Par ker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Ess
 POL IS . A
MRS WIGGs."

Local theater-goers will have their only opportunity to see Mrs SWiggs Of the Cabbage Patch" to-morrow even ing at Polls, when this delightful
 comedy will have its first and only
 Waterbury presentation. Mrs Wiggs, hard struggling, but cheerful; little Mis- Hazy, the pessimistic and shift less; Lovey Mary, the "misunder- stood,' and Mir Stubbins, the ''promi- nent citizen of Bagdad Junction" who
 weds the little Cabbage Patch spinster and gets so promptly shipped away
 from the scene of his matrimonial eX- ploits in a passing freight car-these -four figures in particular.have appealed in their novel, humorous realism to all who have laughed heartily (and some
 times shed furtive tear) over the pages of Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch and Lovey Mary. These charac- ters would appear to have had delight |ftll dramatic elaboration in the foot flight version of Mrs Rice's two famous b|ooks which Liebler & Go have pro- duced to pronounced praise from ele critics. Theater-goers await with in terested curiosity the advent of this Inviting novelty with it's odd types and its absolutely original episodes. The
 least includes in Mrs Madge Carr CooK, Mabel Taliaferre and Helen Lowell q trfo of the cleverest actresses on the American stage, while Will T. Hedge las MT Stubbins is an expert at village types. "Mrs Wiggs will be presented |here with its original company after |en1oying a remarkably successful run of three months at the Park theater, Boston. Prices are 70, 30, 75 cents. Sl land $1.50, and seats are now on sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Delhi Won Belmont stakes.

NEW YORK, May 26 = James R. Keene's Delhi, Odom up and favortte in the betting at to 2, won the Bel mont stakes of $14,695 to the winner at Morris park. Delhi, the son of Ben Brush-veva, was not extended the en- tire distance of one and a quarter miles, winning easily by four lengths. The Columbia stables .Graziallo was second, with John A. Drake's Rapid Water third. The thirty eighth rum ming of the Belmont was witnessed by an enormous crowd. The start was prompt, and Odom at once sent Delhi out to the front, followed by Leonidas and Graziallo. This order was main tained down the backstretch. Making the turn at the bottom of the hill Delhi was leading by two lengths, with Leonidas second and Conjurer third. When the field swung into the long homestretch Delhi was leading and, holding his lead to the finish, won easily. Graziallo got the place by four lengths from Rapid Water. Glorif1er, at to 8, easily won the Eclipse stakes for two-year-olds. He led from start to finish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
TAYLOR MURDER TRIAL.
Prisoner COnfesses the Crime, bu,
 Claims It Was an Accident.

Prisoner COnfesses the Crime, but
 Claims 1t Was an Accident.
 MONTICELLO, N. Y, May 26.-At the Taylor murder trial here Mrs. Tay- Tor, the prisoner, was on the witness stand four hours and a half. She re- lated in detail the events of the night when she shot and killed her husband, Lafayette Taylor, and cut up his body, but she persisted in her assertion that the killing was an accident
 ''He was drunk and abused me and my Ida" she said. "I had a revolver tsecreted in the mattress of the bed, which had purchased to protect me and my Ida from tramps and bears. A bear came to our house one night and scratched at the door and frightened us. One night when we were return ing from Centerville some one followed us through the woods and turned dark lantern on us and we ran. bought the revolver to protect us On the night tkat Lafe was shot took the revolver out and put it in stand near the bed. He came in and pounded the furniture and knocked the door down. Ida and I went to bed without supper Lafe commenced searching the room for money and finally found the revolv- CT He grabbed it and fired at me. jumped up and took it from him and ran to the kitchen and closed the door He tried to get in and said if would let him in he would not harm me. As soon as I let him in he grabbed the re- volver and it went off The ball en- tered Lafe's head, and he dropped down dead. I was so frightened must have been crazy. picked up the ax and cut the head and arm off and put them in the kitchen stove. did not intend to kill him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.


 There is enough of comedy on this
 weeks bill at the Jacques to keep the people laughing and enough novelty to
 keep them interested, so that, natural
 ly enough, the popular interest in the
 show is strong enough to keep the fig 'Sages of attendance quite up to the av- craze mark. The theater is kept splendidly ventilated, also so that per
 sons find 1t about the most comfortable
 spot in the city, and it would doubt less please the people to learn that the theater would be kept open all summer. Indeed, vaudeville of the high class supplied by Manager Poli at this house has become so popular that 1t would be quite to the liking of the general public to have such &onsummation. More can be said on this point later when the public de- esire can be more exactly measured by |the attendance figures. Meanwhile, for "a most enjoyable afternoon or evening 'one can go nowhere with more cer- tainty of finding it than at the Jacques.
 Prices are 10, % and 30 cents; after moons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
En.t nnd we.t wedded.

CHICAGO, May 26.-Joseph N. Craw- ford, IT., Philadelphia, Journeyed from the east, and Miss Alice Christensen, San Francisco, journeyed from the west. The two met in Chicago and were marEed in St. Paul's church, Kenwood. The parents and other mem bers of the groom's family came with him to meet the bride, and the brides parents and many relatives accompa- nied her on the journey to meet the groom Miss Christensen, now Mrs. Crawford, is the daughter of Andrew Christensen, manager of the Wells Fargo Express company's business in San Francisco. Joseph N. Crawford, Jr., is a mechanical engineer at Roa- noke, Va. He could not leave his work for a period long enough to go to San FrauciSco
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
TROLLEY SERVICE
 CAUSED MANY CROWLS

The local trolley management must have been caught mapping last night. They probably did not expect that the circus would be ended as early as half past nine. At any rate when the crowds of people began to pour from the large tent toward the trolley tracks they saw to their utter dismay that there was just one, only one, troll ley car in waiting to take them all to the center. They had expected to see q long string of cars, especially on such stormy night. At first they opined that their eyes were deceiving them but on closer inspection they could discover no more than one car. This car was quickly crowded but that made no difference. The car still waited. Finally after waiting about ten or fifteen minutes 1t moved for ward to West Main street, where it had to wait for another five minutes, until two extras and one regular pass ed by. The other two extras were quickly filled with people and the rest of them had to content themselves with walking home in the rain. Once again the cars were started and they sailed along all right until the switch on West Main street was reached. There another wait was made, no per son knowing the reason why The passengers became restless and impa- tient and left the car and began to walk home. Finally some one shouted at the conductor of the first car and asked why he was waiting, that no extras were out, and then the conduct or, who knew CD his business, gave the signal to move forward. The cars at length arrived in the center. The people who had walked arrived there several minutes ahead of the cars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
TIMELY TOPICS.

The United States Land corporation is going to give away building lots. See about it at TIT Bank street.
 Frank aO'Neillphas fine farm in Wa tertown for sale. 1t will pay you to see it. 6s N,
 l.. R. Garter has a bunch of rents for those desiring them. No scarcity of rents up MT Carter's way.
 Fitzgerald, the shoe distributor, pulp fishes list Of Decoration day bar gains. If you need an Oxford see nim.
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland have some nice graduation day fabrics. See tue bargains in mems furnishings. < J. T. Wagner at S1 Broadway is selling rubber hose at and 9c a foot.
 Browns charcoal is the best for lighting fires quickly.
 The Reid & Hughes Go offers some good bargains in dress goods. Some of the Sweetser, Pembrooke x Go stock.
 The Waterbury Umbrella Go selk umbrellas at lowest prices and repair Ing promptly attended to.
 The Ziglatzki- Marks Go will have q free demonstration Saturday. If you are interested in photography call.
 The Curran Dry Goods Co has oth- CT bargains besides the goods from the big New York auction. The house. furnishing sale is going on i'll the basement, and if you need the small est article you can save money by going into the Curran basement.
 D. L. Dickinson x Son talk about fodder corn to-day. They have 1t.
 The Miller & Peck bargain day comes once a week. Tomorrow is the day and the old reliable store the place
 J. B. Mullings & Son talk about boys goods to-day. Take note of the prices.
 The Waterbury Drug Go sells the best truss made. See it at corner of Spring and East Main streets.
 John Sake, the florist, has q fine line of bedding plants. See him about box plants.
 The Public market will have fish day tomorrow. The prices are lower than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
uircua r.nt nurina Annienee.

FORT PLAIN, N. Y., May 26.-A fierce gale struck this village suddenly while Hargreaves' circus was giving a performance before hundreds of peo- pie, and almost in an instant the main tent was fattened to the earth, carry ing down poles, seats and tent rigging upon the panic stricken audience. Many of the people managed to free themselves, and many others were ex- tricated from perilous positions with great difficulty. Scores were more or less injured, and five persons GsNA se- EiOusly hurt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Henry waite Be,ied Hi. Name.

CINCINNATI, O., May 26.-Favor- ites were defeated in the first three races, but in the last three top choices passed the wire first. Tn the fifth race at a mile Henry Waite ran away three miles while the horses were at the post A new track record was estab- lished over the steeplechase course, Balzac, the winner, goin@ the route in 2 minutes 5915 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Guard Lafayette. Court Acme, F. of A. Women's Relief corps. Polishers and Buffers. Court Linden, F. of A. Court Oregon, F. of A. North End Wheel club. Wadhams post, G. A. R. Tunxis tribe, I. o. R. NJ. Fourth division, A. o. H. America lodge, A. O. U. W. Brass City lodge, I. A. of M. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Mary Lincoln council, r. D. of A. Friedrich Wilhelm lodge, K. of P. Ansantawae encampment, l. o. o. F Butchers union. Brass Workers union, No 1S6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
CARD OF THANKS,

We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbors for their Kindness and sympathy during our late bereavement, the death of our beloved daughter and sister, and the beautiful floral offer ings, also to the Misses Lizzie, Katie and Phoebe McGovern and the Misses Gilbert and Sunderland Of New Haven; whose names were omitted.
 MRS CATHERINE WHEELAHAN
 AND FAMILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Double Drowning at Hammandsvine

STEUBENvILLE, O., May 26. - A double drowning occurred in Big Yel- low creek at Hammondsville, Annie Piatt, fourteen, and Sadie Hardie, twelve, being the victims. The girls are supposed to have gone wading in the stream, as they had their shoes off when found. It is probable they ven tured out too far and were swept away by the swift current.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Rank of Nashua Reopensd.

NASHUA, N. H., May 26.-The bank of the Nashua Trust company, which was closed Jan. 20, following the de- falcation of Treasurer John P. Goggin, was reopened for business today. This action was decided upon after the bank commissioners had completed their ex- animation of the assets and the injunc- .1on against the company had been re- moved upon their recommendation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Conductor Shot by Negro.

MERIDIAN, Miss, May 26. = Con- ductor $. w. Askew of the Mobile and Ohio passenger service has been assas- sinated by 2 negro on an excursion train coming to Meridian from Mobile. The murder occurred at Yellow Bluff, Ala, and is believed to have been com mitted by negro named Carlisle, who had been put off the train on the down trin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
williams College Won Tourney.

LONGWOOD, Mass, May 26.-L. Northup and F. R. Smith of Williams, by defeating all corners in the New England intercollegiate tennis tourna- ment, won the championship, both in singles and doubles, and secured for their college two and half additional points in the championship cup, mak. ing the total now three and one-half.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Chipping Trust wiIl Reduce Rates.

Chipping IFuSt WAAA NeUUcS hS%tS~'
 LONDON, May 2e.-Mr. Bruce Is- may, president of the shipping trust, in an interview said 1t was absolutely un- true that the combine was responsible for the Atlantic rate war trouble. It was purely a fight between the Cunard line and the continental lines. It was to the combines interest to keep up the rates, but if reduction of the third class rate to f2 affected their business the combine would have to reduce gates to meet it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Meyer Received In Private.

ROME, May 26.-King Victor Em- manuel received United States Ambas- sador Meyer in private audience when the ambassador paid his customary visit prior to going on his summer va cation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

WANTED-To move your furniture al w reasonable prices. Also several first class turnouts to let. double or single; rub Der tires of all descriptions. A. M. Larsons livery and trucking stable, corner Water and North Elm streets. Telephone 253e4
 5-l9-im
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
POPULAR PENNY WORD ADVS|
MEDgED.

WANTED-H -Housekeepers to call and w see our line of new and second hand Furniture, Stoves, Clothing. Shoes, etc. Special prices on Iron Bedsteads, Springs and Mattresses, Bedsteads, $2. 98; Springs, $l.98; Mattresses, $2.96. Abra~ ham Cohen, 246 Bank St.
 5-23lf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

WANTED--Straw and felt hats 10 clean , w by the same matters that were for five years with the Danbury Hat Co.,. but now located at "A Grand street, corner ok Bank. 5-l6-fm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
A Foreclosure Sale.

Property 25-27 Canal street will ba sold at some price to satisfy the hold- CT of Ia mortgage who has threatened a foreclosure. The size of lot: co feet front by 75 feet; the lot can be made 6ox185 feet. The place has many ad- vantages to recommend it for fac- tory, a wholesale or retail stand. be-, ing 500 feet from the new postofice4 If not sold at private sale before June 20, 1904, it will be sold at public auc- ton at 2 D. m. on that date. Inquire at D. H. TIERNEY'S Real Estate off, flee. 167 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

EOR SALE AT A Building II lot on Luke Street; large barn. two stalls, sidewalks and sewers, lot so feet front and more than 100 deep. F. .Coog- an. 85l Baldwin Street. 5-3-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Ambansador Choate Causes Arrest.

AAhUUHbNAWUN OAAUANc OtLWSNH AEESBNs
 WASHINGTON, May 26.-Ambassa- dor Choate has notified the state de- partment that he has caused the arrest on an incoming steamer at Queens town of a man named Illingsworth, who is charged with the embezzlsment of about $T0O in Philadelphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Ameriean supply Oompany Blaae

AmeEAcnn suppAy OUmpWmy BHWBe,
 ST. LOUIS, May 26.-Fire has par tially destroyed the building at Second street and Franklin avenue occupied by the American Supply company; loss, $7o000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

WANTED-Men or women local repres
 IVY sentatives for high class magazine. Large commissions. Cash prizes. Write J. N. Trainer, 30 East Washington square, New York. N. Y. 2-i6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
O'NEILL'S BULLETIN.

New advs Monday and Thursday.)
 have farm in Watertown, $5.Oo0. have been up to see it and it's .corker. There are 100 acres, several buildings. and the farm itself lies be- tween two roads which makes 1t ex- ceptionally desirable. The stock and farming implements are $1,5O0 extra, but they. are of the best models, and consist of such things as sufky blows, etc. The place is certainly bargain and if you want to go farming the op- portunity has arrived.
 Office open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.
 .ERANK nJNElII " RAINY CT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

EOR SALE-It will cost you nothing 10 II look at 6 one-family houses, 2with good barn and garden; lots of fruit. The others at about cost of building. Also two small farms three miles out. ]. E. SANDIFORD, lOo Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

WANTED--Lades as well as gentlo< IVY men to know that recent i'm provs< ments make our dining room one of tho most convenient places to drop in for lunch at any hour. Our 200 dinner, fot a dollar, Is a. popular fixture. Avery'ss South Main St, opp. Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

ORNATE PARTY must sell good up- 1 right piano at once; also lot of house. hold goods. Call 47 Vine street, third floor north. 5-24-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
LATE WANTS.

OST-Ladies' blue coat, between Meri- 1 den and Waterbury. Finder will re-
 eive reward by returning to Democrat of. ice. 5.26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
FOR SHLE.

A TTENTION-For Sale, grocery, fruit fA and confectionery store. Take In from $6o to $75 week. Good business place. Cheap rent Owner must go to Europe for family trouble. Call at 672 North Main street, city. 5-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Miscellaneous.

.OST--A sum of money by delivery A man in western part of city or on troll ley car. Reward for same. Address Demo. orat office. 5-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

. A ~ TT o z 1T "A. Bear. tba < Tho Kind You Have Always Bought Of ssH zzIzsx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

\ OST-Sum of money, Thursday morn -A ing. Finder will receive reward by returning to Democrat office. 5-26-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

few hundred cook stoves. W Uncle Pat. on the lot, in the Bowery.
 5-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

Q A. 9 T o R EA. Raars tba <o The Kind You Have Always Bought ''s;;'''' F 0(zHzzzzzs<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

Y OST-Last might. on South Main or A Meadow street, an envelope contain ing weeks wages. The finder will please return to 324 South Main street. 5-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

BOARD AND ROOM-Lady wants place D convenient to Center. Address ''C. M" Democrat office, or call. 5-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

DENSION VOUCHERS, correctly ex- 1 ecuted day or evening. by George Robbins. Pension Claim Agent, 63 Center St. Fire Insurance. l2-3l-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

NM WANTED--Two mon, board and room
 w all conveniences. l49 South Main, room &. 5.26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

ITO RENT-Tenement of five rooms. at I l277 Bank street. Apply at the same address. 5-26-3
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
the county, which list has already been
Hoped for Approval.

Knowing these conditions, after a
careful and thorough discussion of the
matter with several of the best bust
ness men of the city it was my iuIg-
ment, cCncurred in by a large majority
of the delegates. that Mr.. Preston
could not be elected. and as he was
not willing to give some other King
county man a chance we had better
make the best terms we could for
two years hence. dealing directly with
the hOld-Over senators for support,
In electing Senator Ankeny we are alb
solutely certain that if the next legis-
lature is republican that the city of
Seattle will not suffer by our action.
and what we have done will eventual
ly meet with universal approval"