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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
4 STARTLING RUMOR
Robert Ray Hamilton Reported
Alive and Well.
A RANcHER BRINGS THE NEWS
He Says the Alleged Drowning Was
Carefully Planned Fraud.

The Corpse of a Man RS, milling Hamil-
ton Placed in tho River-Several Promi-
nent People in the Sccret-He Is Said to
Have Gone to Australia New Workers.
Believe the Story.
LEWISTON, IDAHO Jan. GA ranchman
named Sanford has just brought in the
startling rumor that Robert Ray Hamil-
ton, of New York city, who was reported
to have been drowned in the Snake river
while hunting last June, is still alive
and enjoying good health.
Sanford says he learned this from men
who worked on the Hamilton Sargent
ranch.
Hamilton wanted it to appear to the
world, Sanford says, that he was dead.
The corpse of a man who very much
resembled Hamilton was obtained and
placed on the river, where it was found,
and Information was given out that
Hamilton was dead.
The laborers said that several people
were in the secret that Hamilton was
still living and that he had either gone
to Australia or Alaska under an assumed
name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Rumorsd Railroad Change.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 27.-It was
rumored that change in the manage
ment of our lower road to Philadelphia
will take place in short time. 1t is
said that the Pennsylvania Central Di-
vision will extend its junction down the
road as far as Wawa, and that the Penn
sylvania, Wilmington 81 Baltimore Road
will reach out and take in the Delaware
Baltimore Central. The men who claim
to know about it say that the large bridge
at Wawa is being built with the inten-
tion of running a double track out as
far as Kenneth or Avondale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
MINER TELLS HIS SYoRY.
He Says His Course Was Approved by the
Entire Diplomatic Corps.

Entire Diplomatic Corps.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-A dispatch
from San Francisco says that Lansing B.
Miner, ex- Minister to Central America,
has decided to make public his official
defense in the Barrundia case He JUS
titles this on the ground that Mr.. Blaine's
letter dismissing him was given to the
press three weeks before it reached him
and two weeks before Congress met.
His defense, in brief, is that the Bar
rundia affair was a mere incident in
comparison with the settlement of the
war between Salvador and Guatemala,
which he, as dean of the diplomatic
corps, brought about on the very day
Barrundia was killed, and which required
his whole attention.
Aside from this, however, he claims
that his course was strictly in accord
ance with international law, as Barrun-
dia was guilty of non political as we'll as
political crimes, and cites in justifica-
ton of his position the action of Secre-
tary Bayard in the Gomez case.
He quotes President Harrison's mes
sage to the effect that diplomacy should
be frank and free from intrigue, and says
abetted the captain of the steamer Acap-
ulco in evading international law by
preventing Barrundia's arrest.
He points out that on July last the
authorities of Salvador were allowed to
arrest Senior Delgado, Minister of Foreign
Relations, on board the same vessel.
Mr.. Miner says his course was ap-
proved in writing by the entire diplo-
matte corps in Central America except
the Mexican Minister, and concludes by
submitting his case to his countrymen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
THE BROKEN WIRES
An Army of Men at Work for
the Telegraph Companies.
NEW YORK ALMOST ISOLATED.
Connections Made To- Day With the Me-
tropolis and Nearby Cities

New Jersey Stin Tangled Up-Ths Situ-
Situation Slightly Improved in Phila-
delphia-o Only One Wire ut Harrisburg.
Communication With New England
Points Maintained With Difficulty.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-New York's great
est telegraph blockade has been partially
raised. Western Union officials were
congratulating themselves this morning
that they had fifteen wires in working
order, with the prospects of having COM
munication. opened to-day to all princi-
pal points either directly or indirectly.
The fine weather meant a great deal
TO the different companies. A thousand
men were at work in New York and
the neighborhood putting telegraph,
telephone, fire and light lines into shape
again. The telephone service, which suf-
fered more heavily by the storm than all
the other lines together, had improved
but little. Thirty-five hundred sub
scribers were still cut off. District
messenger calls all over town were prac-
tically useless.
While New Workers may congratulate
themselves that the storm has passed
away, those who have relatives and
friends on the ocean will dread when
Cney learn thaG, so Tar as can De
ascertained by the Signal Service Blu
reau, it has gone to sea by way of North
ern New England and the Gulf of St.
Lawrence. 1t will be met by the incom-
ing steamships from Europe.
What the Telegraph Companies Lose.
The telegraph companies estimate
their total damage from the storm
at $500, 900. Two weeks unceasing effort
will be required to get the wires back
into the condition which existed before
the storm broke and tore down the poles.
Wherever the wires happened to be
under ground there was no damage.
The Western Union officers state that
complete havoc only describes their con-
dition just now. 1t is even worse than
when they were burned out. The trouble
did not exist further south than Trenton
and no further east than New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
CAMERON ON THE STAND.
The Pennsylvania Senator Says He Spec
utatsd in silver.

The Pennsylvania Senator Says He Spec
u.ated in silver.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.--In the silver
pool investigation Senator Cameron of
Pennsylvania took the stand, and said
that he had no concealment to make re-
garding his purchase of silver. The tes-
timony of Mr.. Litter was substantially
correct.
He said he bought silver just as he
would buy any other commodity. He
had purchased it without much thought.
He had bought through Mr.. Littler early
in June about 1907 900 ounces ON a mar
gin of $4,000 before the bill passed the
Senate and gave an order to him to sell
in ten days or two weeks. He kept no
MEMORANDUM of the transaction. So far
as he recollected the silver was disposed
Of in June. His profits were about
81, 100.
He had no knowledge of any other
Senator, Representative or Government
official having any interest in the pur-
chase of silver. He never knew Owenby
and knew nothing about the existence of
the silver pool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
CLOSURE SET ASIDE
Six Republicans Vote With
the Democrats.
SENATOR woLcoTT's SURPRISE,
he Has the ReappOrtiOnment Bill Taken
Up by Close Vote.

Senator Cameron of Pennsylvania Re-
Measure-Great Excitement In the Sem
ate-Various Opinions About the Fate
of the Elections Bill.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The fate of the
closure rule was determined during
the day by the vote in the Senate on call
ing up the Apportionment bill,
The vote by which the latter measure
was called up for consideration was very
close, standing 80 ayes to "a nays.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado, who has
openly declared himself against the
closure rule and the Elections bill,
counted noses during the morning and
found enough Republican absentees to
insure the laying aside of these meas
ures He then moved to take up the bill
for reapportionment of the Congressional
districts.
Senator Dolph, of Oregon, promptly
moved to table this motion, and oh his
motion came the test.
Six Republicans voted to take up the
Reapportionment bill, and were assisted
by the solid Democratic vote.
The Republicans who voted for VOL
colts motion were Senators Cameron,
"OLCObeS 4StlCA, "AA OSASN'1 ~
Nevada, and Washburne.
The action of the Senate has caused a
great deal of comment, and the general
opinion expressed among Senators and
Representatives is that the Federal Elec-
ton bill, and it's accompaniment, the
cloture rule, will not be brought up
again.
Vice-President NIorton's Views
After the vote, president Morton
said: "There is chance that the bill
may be taken up. The chance depends
ON the position of Senator Stanford. Per-
sonally l can't say what the Senator
favors in regard to these measures. If he
is for the Elections bill the Senate would
stand a tie on the proposition to lay aside
any pending measure and take up the
closure resolution. / should then have
the deciding vote. No one can say
whether the end has come or not, but the
chances appear to be against the Elec-
tions bill"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
The News in New York,

New YORK, Jan. 27.-The di spatch
from Idaho Strengthens the we'll defined
belief which has existed for some time
among the friends of Robert Ray Hamil-
ton that he is not dead, but instead is
alive and only waiting for the courts to
finally release him of all legal RESPONSE
bility for his marriage to Evangeline
Mann.
This belief has been steadily growing,
and was given new life last week when
Surrogate Ransom declined to admit the
will to probate until much more definite
proof of Robert Ray Hamilton's death
was furnished the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27

Neutrality-suspicious. having house
wv for rent, anything to sell or in want
of anything to know that they can adyer-
tise it in this column at one cent a word
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
ALONG THE COAST.

All Sorts of Rumors Circulated About
Wrecked Vessels.
AsBURY PARK. N. J., Jan.27.-The baby
blizzard is supposed to have worked
great damage on the New Jersey coast
between Sandy Hook and Barnegat Bay
Inlet, but all the telegraph and telephone
wires are down, and it is impossible to
tell in what condition the coast is.
A number of cottages have been blown
down, trees have been uprooted, and
hotels and cottages unroofed. ALI sorts
of rumors are being circulated about
wrecked vessels and demolished houses,
and the newspaper correspondents have
been scurrying up and down the coast
all day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
JONES is A CANDIDATE.

New YOrk's Lieutenant-GOvernOr Says He
Will Try for the GOvernOrship.
ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 27.-Lieut-Gov-
ernor Jones is formally out as a candi-
date for Governor, his organ, the Bing-
There was some doubt in political cir
cles here about the real Intentions of the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for there have
been rumors that Congressman Flower
would be the choice of the Hill men.
81 am a candidate for Governor" Mr..
Jones said to correspondent, land I
feel confident that have the backing of
a large portion of the Democratic party.
am in to win, too.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27

EOUND-A cheap way of advertising by
paying but one cent word for each
insertion in this column.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27

ITO RENT-Four ROOMS on first floor.
1 Apply to j. G. Conner, No. z Hick-
ory street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
DELAY IN THE HOUSE.

The Journal Read in Full ON an Appeal of
the Democrats.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The reading of
the journal in full was demanded 10y the
Democrats in the House. Mr.. Mckinley
demanded the previous question on the
approval of the journal, which was &C.
corded. On an an appeal by the Demo-
Gratis the journal was ordered to be read
in full.
During roll call information was re-
ceived that the Elections bill was de-
feated in the Senate, and cheer after
cheer arose from the Democratic side.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
STILL A DEADLOCK
RumOrs of a Political Deal in Connecti.
cut Denied.

RumOrs of a Political Deal in Connecti-
cut Denied.
HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 27.-The Legis-
lature commenced the fourth week of it's
session to-day at noon.
Regarding rumor that he would adj
journ the General Assembly unless the
deadlock was broken Gov. Bulkeley said
he did not contemplate any such action.
A secret conference of Democratic lead
ers, including two of the Democratic
State officials-Messrs. Phelan and Staub
gave rise to a story that the Republi-
cans had proposed deal by which all
below the Governor would be given their
places provided the Democratic party
would agree to put the Republican Gu
bernatorial candidate into Office.
After the conference adjourned those
present were reticent as to the proceed
ings, but insisted that no such deal was
contemplated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Clark Strikers Indignant.

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 27.-The work on
the boarding house in the mill yard at
Kearney for the accommodation of the
new spinners whom the Clark Thread
Company has induced to take the places
of the strikers, is progressing steadily.
The strikers are much. disguised at the
way in which the company outwitted
them in bringing the new hands to the
mills in cotton bales, and have redoubled
their watchers and are using every means
to checkmate the last move on the COM
pany's part
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
LEPRosY CAUSES ALARM.
A T lief that EmIgrants to America
Have Carried the Disease With Them.

Have Carried the Disease With Them.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-A dispatch from
Odessa says that considerable alarm ex-
lists over the growing prevalence Of
leprosy among the poorer classes of Rus
slams and Russian Jews.
The authorities instead of moving to
stamp out the disease have done all they
could to stif1e information on the sub
ject, and prevent the truth from reach
ing the public and abroad. Now, how
ever, they have themselves taken alarm
and steps are proposed to isolate the dis
covered cases.
1t is believed that some of the emil
grants to America have carried leprosy
with them, as most of the emigrants be-
long to the poor and uncleanly class
among whom the disease finds its vic
Tins. The weight of Russian medical
opinion is than the disease is propagated
only by contagion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27

WORCESTER, Mass. Jan. 27.-Judge
Aldrich, in the Superior Criminal Court
sentenced Henry A. Sawyer to the State
Prison for seven years, one day to be in
solitary confinement, for breaking and
entering the house of Cyrus Brigham in
Southboro on the night of October 10,
1890. His companion, Mrs. Catherine A.
Wallace was given three years in the
House of Correction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
THIS
advertisement he would say, no matter
what your disease or condition, or of how
long standing, no matter by whom treated
or what

should lose no time in consulting one who
thoroughly understands this class of
ailments, and who acknowledges no rival
or peer in his specialties. Each case will
be carefully and scientifically diagnosed by
his own method, which is entirely diff
ferent from all other physicians
DR. La Fonzo's system is an advanced
science-and all sick people who have
desire to know their exact condition and
come and consult with him.-He will
give each patient thorough examination
and advice how to get we'll.
By his system Each Patient is given a
perfect knowledge of his or her disease.
The doctor does Lot-Ask questions
Look at the tongue-nor feel, the pulse
No instruments are used-IN FACT:-No
apparent examination is made.-No infer
nation from the patient-no previous
knowledge of the case.-THE TRUTH Is,
as soon as Patients enter the Doctors
presence he knows Just what ails them.
He points out and describes every-Ache
|-Pain-and ymptom-giving every de-
tail of the case from the beginning to end
better than they could themselves.
The Doctor names the disease-describes
and locates it-gives every weak point
every disagreeable feeling-and every
thing pertaining to it-He does it-so &C
curately-and so plainly-that you know
he is correct-And all without single
question-or his ever having seen you be-
fore.
The Doctors knowledge is SO correct,
prompt and positive that it carries con-
viction, and Patients know that they have
plain understanding of their true condi-
ton. Consultation, examination, advice
and services
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Federation of Labor Convention.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 27-The State
Federation of Labor, a branch OF the
National Federation of Labor, began a
four days session in this city to-day
with an enormous mass meeting, at
which Samuel Gompers, the National
president; Thomas Wisdom, Pittsburg;
Henry Lloyd, Boston and August Dele
bar, New York, will speak. Over 200
labor organizations are represented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
PRIESTS In POLITICS.
The Question Brought Up iu Parliament
by COmservatiVe.

ny q
LONDON, Jan. 27.-In the House OF
Commons the Attorney General for Ire
land replied to question by Mr. T. w.
RIs-ell, Conservative, as to the expedi-
ency of eHHcting Il law to prohibit priest.
from Hcting as agents at polling booths.
The Acknowledgement replied that,
without prOuouacin- an opinion upon
the facts alleged regarding Kilkenny, OF
the rropricty Of tll,. enactment suggested,
he WAS indispOse: to add u The pro-
gr x # the Govtr.ll.l>:.. uoaLro-
vey.;3 .ilnL the introduction q. ..ucL a
measure would entail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
To Raid Gambling Dens.

NEWARK, N. j., Jan. 27.-A determined
attempt will be made by the police this
week to close every poker room and
gambling joint in Newark. In view of
the fact that poker rooms have never
been molested, and have sprung up like
the authorities will be kept busy in 10
eating and roofing them out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
ro1ice Captains, Dinner.

New YORK, Jan. 27.-The tenth an
nual dinner given by the captains of po-
lice of this city was held at Delmonico's
last night. Covers were laid for 800 per-
sons. Among those at the speakers ia
BILE were Charles A. Dana, Calvin S.
Brice, ex-Gov Hoadley, Grover Cleveland,
Thomas Q. Platt, Chauncey NJ. Depew,
Gov. Leon Albeit and Elbridge T. Gerry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
-, York Atter a New Census.

ALBANY, N. Y, jap. 81. Mr.. McClel-
land called from the House table his
resolution appointing a committee of
Ave to arrange for the enumeration of
the inhabitants of the State and for a
new apportionment, empowering the
committee to investigate the subject.
The resolution was passed by a strict
party vote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Gan Miles Leaves Pine Ridge.

PINE RIDGE, S. D., Jan. 27.-General
Miles and his staff left here at ~ o'clock
for Nashville, and will go direct from
there to Chicago. Colonel Shafter of the
First Infantry is now in command of this
agency AS soon as Captain Lee is ready
to start he will take the Brules to Rose
bud
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Rellr AIDED by q Train.

ATHoL, Mass, Jan. 27.-The headless
body of a man, who had been run over
by the cars, was found by Trackwalker
Fay on the railroad tracks eight miles
east of this station. The remains were
removed to Undertaken H. G. Dunton's
and were later identified as those of
Frank Leonard, of this town. 1t is
thought that Leonard was intoxicated
and was lying across the track when
struck by train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
McAuliGe Wants to Fight Corbett.

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-Joe McAuliffe
and his hacker and manager, Billy Mad
and left a challenge for McAuliffe to
fight Jim Corbett for a private wager
and purse of $4,000 offered by the Hud-
son County Athletic Club. McAuliffe
will meet Corbett and his friends to-
morrow to arrange the details of the
match
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
BE Had an omcial Ballot.

New BEDFORD, Mass, Jan. 27.-Will-
lam j. Baldwin, who was arrested for
having an official ballot in his possession
outside of the voting enclosure, and who
was fined $500, has withdrawn his ap-
peal from the sentence, and Judgment
has been affirmed. Unless the fine is
paid Baldwin will have to serve thrse
months in jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
DIR. Blood is in Chicago.

BOSTON, Jan. 27.-It is now said that
DIR. Charles L. Blood is not in Denver, as
recently announced, but for six months
has been in Chicago, and likely to re-
main there. In answer to telegram
Saturday from the Chicago police asking
if Blood was wanted for the Sawtelle
murder, City Marshal Fogarty of Dover,
N. H replied that there was no evidence
AGAINST him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
viii Hear Protests Tomorrow.

BOSTON, Jan. 27.-Major Henry L. Hig-
ginson, who was appointed at a mass
meeting in Faneuil Hall chairman of q
committee to go to Washington to pre-
sent resolutions and protest against the
passage of the bill for the free coinage of
silver, has been advised that the Commit
tee on Coinage will give hearing to the
delegation tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Work of the Present Congress.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The record of
the Fifty-first Congress when finally
made up will show that the number of
bills introduced has been greater than
any other Congress and the number
passed will be smaller than in several
other Congresses
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
The New York Star Changes Hands.

New York, Jan. 2Z-The Star has
passed into the hands of Frank A. Mum
sey, who will assume control on Febru.
airy /. On that day the Star will appear
under it's new title, "The Daily Cont
nent." The weekday issues will consist
of 16 pages and the Sunday edition will
have 80 or more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Dsep Snow in New Hampshire.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Jan. 27-The storm
in this section lasted snine hours and
over fifteen inches of snow fell, obstruct.
ing travel and prostrating wires. Nashua
in this State, reports the worst storm
of the season, twelve inches of snow
falling, obstructing horse-car travel and
delaying trains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Wand Hanglng Abolished.

BOSTON. Jan. 27-An order was intro
duced in the House relative to changin &
the time of the assessment of taxes from
May to February 1. A bill was also in
troduced relative to abolishing hanging
as punishment for murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Mrs. Astor's BAH.

NEW York, Jan. 27.--Between 400 and
500 persons attended Mrs. Astor ball at
$50 Fifth avenue last night. The hostess
wore a gown of white satin and silver
brocade and her wonderful diamond
necklace. A vase of tropical plants, be-
side which she stood in receiving her
guests, cost 81 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
News from New England Points.

BOSTON, Jan REORGANIZATION with
the principal New England points is
maintained, but with difficulty. Not far
from 100 poles in and about the city are
gone, and the force of linemen is INSULT
Gent to promptly repair the damage.
The fire alarm systems in Boston and
suburban cities are utterly demoralized
and the suburbs are without their elec-
riclights. In the city, however, these
companies have most of the wires under
cyrOund
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Died in the Street.

CANIsTEo, N. Y, Jan. 81. Joseph N.
Kenyon, who has been in the livery busl-
ness eleven years at this place, died of
heart disease in the street during the
morning, while on his way to his Office,
aged Sc years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
A Child Fatally Burned.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Jan. 27.-Mcses
Goelet, barber, and his wife left homo
yesterday afternoon, leaving five children
in charge. About 8 o'clock one of the
children, aged six years, was warming
herself before the stove, when her cloth
ing caught fire and she was SO severely
burned that there is no hope for her re-
cnYarY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
He Shot His Enthnr.

Boston, Jan. 27.-John Kelly was ar
arigned during the forenoon in the Rox-
bury Court for shooting his father on
Saturday night. Both the father and
son claim that the shooting was acct
dental, but young Kelly was held for the
Upper Court. The wound is not serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27
Only One Wire to Harrisburg.

READING, Pa, Jan. 27.-A dispatch
from Harrisburg says all the wires lead
ing from the State capital are down. ex-
cept one to Reading. Every effort is being
made to get the wires in working order
SO as to secure the running Of tfztns
safely. Very few trains can be xhhy lths
out wires, and these ct great II :, =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-27

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 27.-At the Cabi-
net council this morning the question of
dissolution was considered, but the de-
cision was postponed until Sir John Nc
Donald can consult with his supporters
at Toronto. He leaves for that place to.
niRht.