“Equal and Exact Justice to all M en of Whatever State or Persuasion, Religious or Political.”—-—Jeforoon Vol. V. Whole No. l084. Norwalk, Conn., Saturday Evenilig, April 6, 1895. Price One Gent. THE . D. M. Read COMPANY. NEXT WEEK WILL BE ' OUR ANNUAL FAIR WEEK. ' . Days will be like hours and hours like minute's. Good natured, happy Crowds will throng the different depart- ments from basement to top. Flowers, palms, birds, and bright visions of the loveliest Spring colors will all be here to contribute to. the delighteful sense of seeing. A gala week in shopping life; a week of sight seeing—perhaps buying. Just to change the subject for a moment we’ll speak of Black Dress Goods, India Twills, and Fine French Serges, from 38 to 50 inches. Whipcords, Rayetines, Almas, Sebastapol, Biarritz, and Fan- cies composed of ground works of various weaves covered with silk, wool and mohair figures, dots, dashes, stripes and crepe effects. Plain and Fancy Mohairs. For outing suits and skirts there’s Storm Serges, Diago- nals, Cheviots and Crepon- ettes. Henriettas, both in silk warp and all wool, from the leading manufacturers. Our silk-warp henriettas are noted for softness of touch, nicety of finish, and durability. Hot weather fabrics, such as Nun’s Veilings, Batiste, Crystaletts, Claretts, etc. Nun’s Veiling, for veils. Courtalds. Black Crepe. Crepons. We rather like to talk of crepons—so rich looking, and handsome; wholly unlike anyvyou’ve seen. Three SPECIALS this week in Black Sateen Skirts: One, two and three ruffles. Em- broidered ruffles. Colored ruffles, for 98 cents each. The latest umbrella ruffle, very full—ten rows of cording —only $1.48. . Satin finish Sateen, two ruffles, trMmed with silk lace, made to sell for $3.—now only $1.98. NEW 03an HORROR A Building Near the Market Blown Up and Many Persons Killed. A FRIGHTFUL EXPLOSION. Intimetion That the Affair May Have Been the Result of Design—Heartrending Scenes Near the Place Where the Accident Occurred. NEW ORLEANS, April 6.-——-At an early hour an explosion from some unknown cause occurred at the corner of Decatur and Ursuline streets in a two story brick building containing two stores and rooms on the ground floor. One of these was oc- cupied by Emile Boulet as a drinking sa- loon, the other by Charles J. Salathe, who keeps a grocery and ship chandlery. The building was near the lower end of the French market and was separated from it by a narrow street. The explosion was a loud one. It startled the neighborhood, and when the dust had cleared away the fishermen and women who had already put in their appearance at the market saw before them a heap of debris where there had formerly steed a barroom and grocery. Theh little tongues of flame began to shoot up from the debris, and by this time the onlookers had recovered from the shock and set about to think of some means of rescue for the unfortunates whom they knew were imprisoned ,in that smoking mass (1 brick and timber. An alarm of fire was sounded, and soon the fire depart- ment was on the scene. The firemen did quick and effective work in saving the adjoining buildings. The alarm was turned in, and very soon after the engines arrived the water was turned on, a good deal of it being put on the ruins to cool them and prevent their catching fire in many places where they Were not then blazing. The firemen struggled to supply water to the debris to save the dead from cremation. ' The frantic cries of excited women and children and the breathless agony of men who surrounded the frightful scene beg- gar description. People ran to and fro so much out of ’ their wits that they could not give intelli- gent answers to queries. Clergymen on Hand. Archbishop Janssens and a number of his clergy were among the first on the scene. The explosion was distinctly heard at the diocesan house only a few blocks away, and they hastened to the scene to render what assistance they could. Sa- lathe’s place was knOWn as the Fisher- men’s Exchange and was rich in memo- ries of the Chenierre Caminada storm. It was there that many of the rescued made their headquarters when they were brought to the city, and it was a very popular re- sort of the fishing people. At 4 o’clock two bodies were recovered. They were identified as those of Charles J. Salathe and his wife. A little later the work of removing the ruins began. Crowds of people hung around the spot, and the police were compelled to use force to keep them away. At 8 o’clock the workmen came across the mangled body (if Felix Rigapd, the barkeeper. He was lying under a pile of timber in the front of the saloon. He was dead when taken out. Ten minutes later another body was found near where Rigaud was lying. The body was identified as James Edwards, an employee of a fish stand in the market. Edwards had been seen five minutes before the explosion. and the fact that his body was found in the ruins was a surprise. It was subsequently ascertained that he had entered the saloon a few moments previous to the explosion with a basket of shrimps. At 9 o’clock the workmen heard a whining noise, and up- on raising some heavy timbers found a black and tan nursing several puppies. All of the animals were alive. Three hun- dred dollars and a quantity of jewelry have also been discovered. The work of clear- ing away the debris is going on slowly. While the police believe that the ex- plosion was the result of an accident, a number of people residing in the vicinity of the wrecked building are of an entire- ly different opinion. They state openly that the explosion ,was an attempt to kill the man, Emile Boulet, who had such a miraculous escape. Boulet is a Frenchman who two years ago shot and killed one of the wealthiest Italians doing business in the vicinity of the French market. This man was Aris- tide Balestraci, who ran a barroom in the neighborhood as well as a fish and game stand in the market. Boulet and Bales- traol were at one time good friends. They were in the saloon business together. Boulet’s wife came between them and not only broke up the business arrangements, but caused a deadly enmity to exist be- tween the two men. A Spectator-’5 Story. Mr. C. N. Witty, collector of the French market, was standing on the corner oppo- site the saloon when the explosion took place. Mr. Witty was in the habit of go- ing to the saloon often to chat with the barkeepcr, whom he knew very well, and had just walked across from the market to the corner when the explosion occurred. He said it was accompanied by a terrific sound, apparently half smothered, as if blown up from the bottom of the building. The edifice trembled and then blew up with a tremendous convulsion. throwing parts of the building high in the air, tear- ing the Ursuline street wall down. Part of the Decatur street wall fell, leaving the greater part of the wall standing in the rear of the building. Mr. Witty says it went up like a mighty flash, and the ex- plosion was followed by a. big blaze that went high up in the air and then subsided somewhat. The walls and debris came down with a crash, and immediately the air was fill- ed with smoke and dust that were blown everywhere from the grocery. Immediately the people rushed to the place of the ex- plosion from every direction. The people in the two buildings were as follows: C. J. Salathe, over the grocery store, with his wife and four children, t'w0 of the latter being saved; Felix Rigaud, the barkecpe‘r, an 15-year—ochboy. .who.1s_ngissips;.Emilo Boulet, who slept ever the saloon, and who escaped. Joseph Grimaldi and Mike Biri, frequenters of the saloon, were supposed to be in there at the time, and they are missing. When the firemen reached the scene, they found that flames were creep- ing out from all quarters under the debris. The friends of the people who were known to be entombed were making heartrend- ing cries and feared that their friends, if not already dead,would be burned to death. The water was pumped on the debris, and a large force of‘men started to work to clear 9.. away wherever it was supposed the bodies lay. Boulet Thought It a. Dream. One of the survivors was Emile Boulet. He tells his experience among the falling walls and flying bricks as follows: “I was asleep in the second story of the saloon in the corner room. I was awak- ened by the ceiling falling on me. At first I thought it was a dream, but I soon found that it was not when I saw that I could not move. I lay still for what seem- ed to me a long time. when I heard some one crying, ‘Oh, my God, my child 1’ I did not know what had happened. I could hear people talking, but I could not make myself heard. Several times I called out as loud as I could. While I was lying there I tried to think what it was that had happened. It was dark, and I could not see anything. I knew that it was the ceil- ing that had fallen, and that was all. Aft- er awhile I tried to move and found that by cramping myself into as small a space as possible I could breathe easier. Then I heard some one walking overhead. I called out. and he answered me. He proved to be a friend of mine named William Morse. When he heard me. he told me not to be afraid, but to keep quiet, and'that he would get me out in a short while. Then he went away, but soon returned with some friends, and they started dig- ging a hole over me. They worked fast, and it did not take long to make a large enough hole to pull me through. I do not remember much more. The strain was so great that Iwas almost unconscious when they got me out. I am not hurt except for a few scratches.” Cafiadians Coming Here. MONTREAL. April 6.—It is stated that the exodus from the parishes below Quebec to the United States has again set in. It is learned that during last week 110 fami~ lies and 70 unmarried young men left by the Quebec Central railway alone. Train \Vreckers Fail. OSHKOSH, Wis, April G.—-—An attempt to wreck the limited train on the North- western was made near Brillion. Ties and planks were piled across the rails, but the obstruction was discovered by the engi- neer in time to save his train. No Verdict In the Taylor Trial. CARROLLTON, Me, April 6.—The jury in the Taylor case came into court today and reported that they could not agree. The jury stood seven for conviction and five against. The jury were then dis- charged. Christian lllassacre Threatened. WASHINGTON, April 6.——Urgent orders have been cabled to United States Admiral Kirkland to assemble the ships of his com- mand on the coast of the Holy Land to prevent a threatened massacre of Chris- tians. ___.v_-._~———«e_ ., FINANCIAL AND" COMMERCIAL. Closing Quotations of the New York Stock Exchange. NEW YORK, April 5.—Moncy on call easy at 2@2}é per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 4@ 5%; per cent. Sterling exchange strong, with actual business in bankers’ bills at $4.89‘/fi@ 4.89% for demand and at $4.88}é@4.88§4 ford days. Posted rates, $4.88%@4.89}é and $4.90@ 4.90%. Commercial bills. 34.87%. Silver certifi- cates, 63}é@65%: no sales. Bar silver, 65%. Mex- ican dollars, 52%;. Government bonds firm. State bonds dull. Railroad bonds firm. Closing prices: Atchison .......... 6%, Bur. & Quincy. . . . 73%; New England ..... 38% N. J. Central ..... 94% 0., C., C. & St. L. 37%, North American. 4% Chesapeake & O. 17%; Northern Pacific. 4% Chicago Gas ...... 7l% Do. pref ........... 16% Cordage ........... (3%; N. Y. Central ..... 96 Cotton Oil........ 26%; Omaha............ 32% Del. & Ilud ....... 127% Ontario &. “'cst. . 16% Distillers’ Trust. . 15% Pacific Mail. . . . , . 22% Erie ............... 10%; Reading .......... 13 General Electric.. 3!. Rock Island ...... 64 Hocking Valley.. 26 Silver Bullion.... 65% Lackawanna ...... 159% St. Paul ........... 58% Lake Shore ....... 138 Sugar Refining. “101% Lead ........ . ...... 32% Texas Pacific ..... 9% Union Pacific ..... 11% W'abash pref ..... 14% Western Union. . . 87% Louisville & Nash 51% Missouri Pacific.. 2i Northwestern . . . . 92%; General Markets. NEW YORK, April 5.——FLOUR--State and western steady, but quiet; city mills patents, [email protected]: winter patents, 82.80.233.15: city mills clears, [email protected]; winter straights. [email protected]. WHEAT—No. 2 red ruled generally firmer on better cables and buying. stimulated by yesterday’s big cash trade; May, 60%@607/gc.; J uly, 61%@61%c. RYE—Nominal. CORN—No. 2 quiet, but firm with wheat: May, 51%@51 15-16c.: July, 51%0. OATS—No. 2 dull, but steady; track, whit-e state, 37lé@41c.: track, white western, 37lé@4lc. PORK—Steady; new mess, $13.50@1~i: family $13.50. LARD—Steady; prime western steam, 37.22%, nominal. BUTTER—Quiet; state dairy, 10@19}éc.; state creamery, 210. CHEESE—Quiet; large, 8@11léc.: small, 8@ 120. EGGS—Easy; state and Pennsylvania, 13@ 13340.: western, 13c. SUGAR—Raw firm: fair refining, 2 11-16c.: centrifugal, 96 test, 30.: refined quiet; crushed, 4 9-]6@4%c.: powdered, 4 3-16@4%c. TURPENTINE—Dull at 32@32léc. MOLASSES—Firm; New Orleans, M380. RICE—Firm; domestic, 4%@6%c.; Japan, 4@ 1%0. TALLOW—Dull; city, 4%;@4§éc.: country, 4% @640. . HAY—Steady; shipping, 50@550.: good to choice, 606.6750. Afflicted With Rheumatism. Mr. Geo. A. Mills, of Lebanon, Conn, says: my back all last winter. It was so severe at times that I could not stand up straight, but was drawn over on one side. I tried different remedies without receiving any relief until I bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. After using it for three days, according to directions, my rheumatism was gone and has’not returned since. I' have since recommended it to others and know they have been benefited by its use. For sale by Gregory & Co. “I was afflicted with rheumatism in, lilillltllllllllllitus.l’§lillllllt£iiu152ll nulli'lui Mil—D a .1- F / . lHE AldERlDill lllBAtCll will“! SBTCESSBR . new Yams USA'aJ Asscilfiul PURE THE OLD RELIABLE SWEET BA . GEGARE TE llssgstood' the Test oi Time ll moss sore THAN ALL 0 use 3. BRANDS comsm J .- ._L.:.,. .._ The life of the . s, pu ldmg is the flavor. A trial will prove that E 5 € . , N\4\/\'\/\\~\/\‘NVW :. (3, : -'. 3 Guaranteed to be perfectly l g pure, and made from the g finest materials:- ' Sold eucfywherc. g 'lVrLmes 8: CARLsrou, Hartford, Conn. WwNVN\NN“W4’VNVVV\4V\N\\VW\\NNN\ For Sale va§ 6. A. train & (20.. Hawaii. New Yorchn nouncement. “ Our American Ht mes and How to Furnish Them' Elena’s Furniture. Reasons why you ‘should buy it in preference to any other. (1). Because this firm have long en- joyed the reputation of keeping only the best Furniture that can be pro- duced, both in medium and finest grades; (2). Because their assortments are unequalled; (3). Because their prices are the lowest at which goods of stand- ard quality can be sold. Latest productith‘in Dining Room, Bedroom, Parlor, Drawing Room, Library and Hall Furni- ture Venetian Carved Furniture—Novelties in lmportel Furniture—White and Gold Enameled Furniture—Enameled and Brass Bedsteads— English Brass Bedsteads (75 patterns); Maple and Bamboo Furniture—Restiul Easy Chairs and Set- tees—Smoking and Billiard Room Furniture-— Everything for city or country homes—Eight spacious floors—All prices in plain figures. R. J. HORNER 8t. 00., Furniture Makers and Importers, 61-85 West 23d St., N. Y. (Adjoining Eden Muses.) Homer & Co.’s establishment is one of the sights of New Yorlc.-Newspaper Comment. daweetfitiss 3 Water St. 3 Water St. NORWALK. Easter Millinery Opening WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY. lPBll. SD AND 4TH, Consisting of Hats and Bonnets, Rib— bons, Flowers, Laces. All lllillinei'y Goods at very Low Prices. For the convenience of those employed dur- ing the day our store Will be open at. 7:30 a. m. and close at 9 p. m., opening week. ALL ARE GORDIALLY INVITED TO CALL THE BOSTON STORE. CORNER MAIN AND WALL STREETS, NORWALK. WONDERFUL "VALUES, _ IN DRY GOODS. Just Received from the Receivers of E. S. l ., One of the largest dry goods houses in New York, who were onliged to put themselves in the hands of a receiver in order to settle their bus- iness. We bought goods so. - low that we can than regular whOlesale prices. N. B.—--During this sale every purche ser to the amount of three. dollars or over, will receive a. handsome souvenir. The great sale begins Saturday Morning. April 6. requires no cookingz— assures the digestion of milk:—— is all assimilable and nourishingz— is not a mechanical mixture of cereals:—— is entirely free from husks and indigestible matter and keeps for any length of time in all'climatcs without dcteri— . oration or change. Mixed with fresh milk it shows the closest approximation chemically and physiologically to mothers’ milk. Causes the albuminates of the cow’s milk to become light and flocculent in the stomach a5 z'u mot/leis mil/e, Other wise they would be coagulatcd in the stomach’into a tough, hard curd, difficult to digest. Is the onlyartificial food that answers all the requirements of the laws of. chemical physiology and pathology pcrtain— {5; ing to [ufauls and fucalz'ds. Our book for the INSTRUCTION of mothers, “THE CARE AND ._ . FEEDING 0F INFANTS,” 72 pages, bound in cloth, will be mailed free to any mother on request. [f you will seuo’ us,~ your uauze aua’ aa’a’ress, meulz'ouz'ug 1722': paper, and slate w/zel/zer you uaoe usea’ Melliu’s Fooa’ ‘ iii-‘3 or uoz‘, we will seua’ you a teautz'ful lz'lflograp/zezl repro- (ludz'ou of flu: Mart/e Statue, “Sweet Slumter,” w/zio/z was so mus/z admired at W'orlzl’s Fair auol California Midwinter Exposition. THE DOLIBER-GOODALE 00., 291 ATLANTIC AVENUE, BOSTON, MASS. I Sale Everywhere.
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