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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
TIE NEWS CONFIRMED.
he Itata Blown to Pieces By the
 American cruisar

The Itata BIOwn to Pieces By the
 American Cruiser.
 ST LOUIS, May 14.-A dispatch con firming the rumor that the Itata had been sunk by the Charleston was re- ceived in this city to-day from the City of Mexico. It states that the Itata was overhauled hy the Charleston and upon refusing to heave to was fired upon. The Itata returned the fire, when shell from the American vessel was dropped in her hold. All the powder stored in the Itata's hold exploded and the vessel was blown to pieces. The fate of her crew is-unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
LOCAL LINES.

Call at w. N. LADD'S for fine groceries and provisions.
 Look at the line of $500 Clocks at LAKE, STRoBEL & Co.'S.
 24 lbs Extra c sugar for $1.OO at Phe- lan's tea store, Platt's block, East Main street. r,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
T. H. HAYES,

Wholesale and retail dealer in Foreign and Do- nestle Ales. Wines, Liquors:and Cigars.
 34 and 36 East Vain Street. EB- Goods delivered on telephone call to any part of the city. Telephone 49-s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
w. H. Casey.

Dealer in choice Ales, Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Try Casey's "26l" long filled Havana Dc Cigar, it is equal to most loo cigars.
 261 BANK STREET. N. B. The coolest spot in the city. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
wM. Coz HOLMES. M.D., Browns blk

DR. c. W. S. FRosr. 1s7 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14

Brennan the Baker, 1O4 South Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-14
ONE CENT.

If the boys could only vote in 1899, who would be president of the United States Kelly sells pies cheaper than you can buy the materials. Ask for Kelly's 10 cent Pies and you will never bake one. You can always buy Sweet Cream at Kelly's, 40 cents per quart.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-By a lady of experience, stua-
w tion as Dookkeeper, either single or
double entry, or general office work. Best of
references. Address u. f. s., Argus office.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
Lieut.. Peary's Expedition.

A writer In the New York Sunday Press
has this to say concerning Lieut. Peary and
his expedition:
had talk recently with Mr.. E. A. Scrlb-
ner of Hartford, who was college classmate
Arctic explorer, In which be warmly defend
ed his friend against the charges that have
been made of his mismanagement of the ex-
pedition In Greenland. Among other things
he said: THE scientific gentlemen VINO re-
turned with such d0leful tale OF Lieut..
Peary's wretched condition, who gave out
that he had but seven tons Of coal and few
provisions, that he was reckless and fool
hardy, and that he would never return alive,
have created an unjust impression as to his
personal qualities and abilities. That they
were disgruntled Is proven OUT Of their own
mouths, because they complain that Lieut..
Peary disregarded their wishes to l0iter and
make holiday excursion In South Green
land, but insisted, as they claim, rightly,
upon pushing ahead into Melville Bay, The
result was twenty-one days battle with
the Ice. But he got there, and that Is Bert
Peary's way, aud will bring him back. He
had good level head on his shoulders In the
days when knew him In college, and the
man who built the long iron pier at Key
West, who performed the actual work Of the
survey Of the Nicaragua Canal, and who
added to the geographical knowledge OF the
age by his former explorations of Greenland,
YOU may be sure knew just what he was
about when the Kite Lett him. The petty
jealousy and the egotism Of few disappoint-
ed scientists should not be allowed to spread
broadcast In our LEADING journals false Inn
preston about Lieut.. Peary. Mrs. Peary's
letter, which Is certainly authentic, says that
he had sixty tons Of coal instead Of seven.
We may gauge all their statements by this
nna itamo
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30

WANrED-At once, girl that understands
w running paging and numbering machine
steady work, at GEORGE Ii. DAVIS, As Ex-
change street. 2s-1
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
HOW THE MURDERER MADE HIS PLEA.
Army Borne Into Court To Declare
Himself Not Guilty.
Meanwhile Armed Citizens Are Again
Guarding the Warden House.
a Mysterious Woman and a New
Sensation In the Case.

WooDsv1LLE. N. H., September 29-Frank
G. Almy, the Hanover murderer,was brought
here from Manchester today, In special car
attached to the Boston & Montreal Air Line
train. Sheriff B. ii. Corning, of Littleton.
N. H., had the criminal in charge lmmedi-
ately on his arrival, Almy was taken to the
court house. which was packed to its utmost
capacity, women predominating. Almy was
brought In ON cot bed, borne by Deputy
Sherlffs Hawkins, Wood, Mccoy and Clark,
The indictment was read to Almy
With the wilful and premeditated
murder of Christie c. Warden on the night
Of July II. During the reading OF the In
dictmeDt Almy kept his ewes fixed on the
wall above Judge BlodgetIs head. In an-
swer to the clerks query, What DO. you
say. guilty or not guilty 2" Almy replied in
clear, low tone, mot guilty" He was I'M
mediately removed from the court house to a
special car. and left on the Air Line train
for his cell In the Manchester jail. Almy
was not in the court room over 10 minutes
and not In Woudsville an hour.
Large crowds gathered at the station and
all places where the train stopped, to catch
glimpse of the prisoner. Counsel for the
state and the defence will meet at Concord
next Tuesday to make arrangements and de-
termine the date and place Of the trial.
Public sentiment calls for an immediate
trial. William II. Cotton, appointed by the
court as counsel for Almy, has been excused
and James w. Remick Of Littleton, named
in his place.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
RUSSELL NOMINATED.
Massachusetts Democrats 90 As
They Were Expected to no.

: WORCESTER, Mass, September 29-The
Democratic state convention was called to
order at 1l.15 with 1858 delegates present
Hon. p. A. Collins was chosen chairman.
He delivered stirring address which was
continuously interrupted by applause. Hon.
John E. Russell of Leicester, mounted the
platform at II 20 and was given rousing
reception. He briefly addressed the conyen-
tion and called for the nomination of vii
liam E. Russell for governor by acclamatiOn.
Mr.. Russel's speech was applauded most
emphatically all the way through and at its
close when he mentioned the name of VII
liam E. Russell as the Democratic candidate
for reelection there was no mistake in the
feelings of the delegates.
The nomination was seconded by Hon.
Edward j. Donovan of Boston, and William
Eustes Russell Of Cambridge, was unani-
mously declared the nominee by acclamation.
Messrs. Quincy of Quincy, and j. j. Me-
Donald OF Boston, were appointed to wait on
Mr.. Russell and escort him TO the hall.
The platform adopted by the convention
coDgratulates the people Of the state on the
successful and patriotic administration of
Governor Russell; endorses the recommend
ations Of Governor Russell In his inaugural
respecting administrative boards and COM
missions; c0mmends the effort of the gov
ernOr to raise the standard of official con-
duct Notwithstanding the partisan 0pposi-
tion of the Republican majority in the
council; renews the demand for a repeal of
all provisions of the Mckinley bill which
increase the rate of duty and demands the
enactment of genuine measure of tariff re-
form; deDOunces the hypocrisy of the Repub-
licans with respect to civil service reform; I;
claims that all dollars coined by the United
States should be of equal intrinsic value and
that all paper currency issued by the govern
ment should be redeemable in either gold or
silver coin at the option of the bOlder and
not at the discretion of the secretary of the
treasury; believes in the use of both gold and
silver as money and in full reconciliation of
the latter metal by International agreement,
but opposes free and unlimited coinage by
the government independent of the action Of
other nations, also the dangerous silver leg
iSlation enacted at the last session of Con-
gress; denounces the Republican party for
its catering to the advocates of silver infla-
tion and to silver mi e owners, aud charges
that party with direct responsibility for the
present dangerous condition of the currency.
Hon. John N. Corcoran was made the
Democratic candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor. The committee on the balance of the
ticket reported as follows: Secretary OF
State, Elbridge Cushman t Lakeville; treas
urer and receiver, General James Grinnell
of Greenfield: auditor, w. ID. L. Trefey of
Marblehead; attorney. general. George NJ.
Stearns of Chicopee. The report was unani-
mously adopted.
The convention adjourned at 2 05.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
REFUSE WHICH CATTLE WILL NOT EAT
Made Into Bread and Sold to star-
Ing Russian Peasants.
Not for Centuries Has Famine Been
90 General as Now.
Fire Adds TO the Suffering Of the
hungerIng Peasants.

LONDON. September pa despatch from
St. Petersburg to the Telegraph, describing
the situation In Russia, arising from the
failure of the crops. says that not for centu-
ries has such widespread distress been re-
corded. The trouble is chiefly due to the
government, watch, at the beginning Of the
year, was aware that famine was imminent
The authorities then delayed taking action
to relieve the distress until too late. In adj
dition to the scarcity Of food. which has
caused untold suffering, the distress Is inten-
sided by the enormous number OF unusually
disastrous fires which have occurred through
out the famine stricken district In many
districts entire villages have been destroyed.
The inhabitants, weak from lack Of food
dltioD. made no attempt to check the prog
ress OF the flames, but stood aud watched
their dwellings burn.
What little food 1t Is possible for the peas
ants to obtain Is Of the vilest description.
SO sharp are the pangs Of hunger that they
gladly eat what at other times they would
not touch. In many cases their only food Is
the sweeplngs and refuse from the Hour
mills. In Sarat0f, the land owners found
that this refuse was so injurious TO their cat
tie that they would not feed IL 10 them, but
made bread OF IL and sold 1t to the peasants.
Bread made Of finely chopped straw and
bran, mixed with very small quantity OF
rye, Is considered a godsend. In many dis
tricts the starving peasantry are not able 10
procure even these miserable substitutes for
nourishing food, and are reduced to dire
straits to procure anything that will prolong
life. The peasant board have sent petitions
to the ministry, praying that taxes and ar
rears Of taxes be wiped out. The petition
ers declare that the government will be-
obliged to maintain the Impoverished people
for IA months, and 1t will be utterly lmpossi-
bic for them TO pay taxes. A Circular Is
sued by the minister Of the interior, emu
merates 10 governments In which the people
are completely famine-strlcken, and eight In
which partial famine prevails.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Colorado Democrats nominated Judge L..
NJ. Goddard OF Leadville, for chief justice
yesterday.
The National Civil Service Reform League
began It's session in Buffalo, N. Y, yester-
day.
There were SS2S failures In the United
States for the nine months just closed,
agalns 1851 last year. The liabilities this
year were S136. .0O0,0 900; last year SlOO,OOV,OVV'
The Jeffersonville, Ind, police station was
blswn up by dynamite Monday night " It's 70
supposed that the murder Of the police was was
Intended, but the building happened 10 10
empty at the time.
Emmons Blaine has, Il Is reported, accept @
cd a posItion with the Baltimore q Onlo Lall-
road In he an assistant to the president, nav
ing general supervision over the western de-
partment.
! IodUe Nelson OF the United States district
conrt iD boston, sent down yesterday morn
inc a highly important decision holding, In
The case OF steamer Parthian vs.the schooner
FLORENCE, that sailing vessel using a steam
fog norn not only cannot recover damages
II She is run dow by steamer but Is liable
for injuries to the steamer.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
Is sHE MARY WALKER? z@
The Strange Visitor to the Warden
Home stead.

HANOVER, N. H., September 29.-Last
evening, woman claiming to be DR.. Mary
Walker and dressed In mans clothes, ap-
peared at the Warden house, She said she
came as friend and wanted to sleep in
Christie's room. She also declared that
Almy did not kill Christie. The family and
neighbors sat up all night with the stranger.
Once footsteps were heard by the watchers
outside This evening, Solicitor Mitchell
came to Hanover to investigate this latest
sensation in connection with the murder.
Solicitor Mitchell made his preparations for
the arrest of the woman tonight but, after a
long interview with her he decided
to await the results of efforts being made to
establish her identity. He told her the
doubts she had tried to raise as to Almy s
identity were calculated to interfere with
the work Of the state In serving out justice
to the self-confessed murderer. II it should
be proven beyond doubt that she was DR..
Mary Walker, he would liDerate her after
receiving satisfactory assurance that she
would go away. While 1t is generally be-
lieyed it is DR.. Walker some people enter
tain the idea that the woman is one Of the
several cOnfedeTates working in Almy's in
terest. 70 prevent the carrying out OF their
schemes several armed citizens are guarding
the Warden home tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
"DIE RARILLAs."
SO Shouted the Mob Which RarIlIas
Taught a Lesson.

ST. LOUIS, September pa despatch
from the City Of Mexico says news has
reached there Of q revolution In the Repub-
lie OF Guatemala. The outbreak occurred In
Guatemala City on the 18th Inst. during the
celebration Of the anniversary Of the nation
al holiday. 1t appears that President Baril-
las had personally appointed the orators Of
the day. To this the masses took exception,
and when the orators took the rostrum It
was signal for storm Of stones, which
set them TO flight, they being chased across
the big plaza by bowling mob, which
shouted. Down with Despotism and Tyran-
ny~ "Die Barlllas!"
After that the masses elected their orators
and most violent and incendiary speeches
followed. The news Of the riot spread rap
idly, and soon Barillas sent battalion Of
infantry into the square for the purpose Of
dispensing the mob. They attempted to car
ry the plaza by assault, but were met with a
shower Of stones and bullets from rev0lvers.
The unexpected action Of the mob put them
to ignominious flight. leaving many dead and
wounded In the plaza. Barilas then ordered
artillery into the plaza, and also Infantry
and two cannon to guard his residence.
When the guns were turned on the mob
there was general dispensing Of IL, though
they discharged their revolyers at the artil-
lery men. They left the plaza, but fought
inside the streets.
Other dispatches state that Barillas Is
master Of the situation, and that 800 lives
were lost during the three DAYS battle
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30

WANTED-Situation wanted by young lazy
w with several years experience, as book
keeper ana cashier or as general office assistant
can furnish references If required. Address
Il. L. M p. o. Box 6S, Alfred, Me. 2Si
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
w G DDIN cS.
kacdonaid-KeeleF.

Mr.. Frank g. Macdonald. OF this city, and
Miss Sarah S. Keeler were united in mar
Iiage by Rev. w. T. o bear, at the residence
of the bride In Maiden. Mass, last Saturday.
Mr.. Macdonald Is foreman for Mitchell &
Bickford. The young couple were the re-
cipients of a large number Of presents,
among them being fine chamber set and
other articles OF furniture from the brides
brother, handsome chair from the BRIDE
groom's employers, and numerous useful
gifts from relatives and friends that will
help to furnish their home in this city. A
club of the young mans friends In Portland
gave beautiful French clock.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30

WANTED-An persons In want OF trunks If
w bags TO cali at K. ID. REYNOLDS ,656 and
tbs Congress street, corner of Oak; as we mann
facJure our goods, and therefore give you bot
tom prices; trunks repaired open evenings till Q.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
THE 2.36 GLASS.

The title Of the free-for-all raea was
changed to 2 36, and there were three start
ers. Gray Dick and Dolly H., both winners
~ ~. snls season. and Kite, an old-time favor
Drew the pole again, with the Qray horse
next and Kite outside. Dolly III. was a little
WHO, and came to the wire three times run.
ming, put finally got away. The horses all
G, DI0ke peiore the first turn, and Gray Dick
stoie the pole away from Dolly IL, Keeping
well ahead to the home stretch, when he
slacKed up, and Dolly III. came In neck-and-
good third.
The second heat went off without a score
sno ana tnere was last time made. All Of the
noises broke and paced little at thetstart,
put Stanwood pulled Gray Dick down and,
Fronting by his former lesson, kept him go
ing until he was well In under the wire first.
Dolly II. went well In second place, with
Kate on the end.
In the third heat there was little running.
Maxwell putt Kite well up at the head and
then cut across lots to the pole. StanwOOd
hated to lose IL that way and shook Gray
DICK out little. The result was peculiar.
Gray Dick put his foot through MaxWell's 8
left wheel and stopped n. The right wheel
flew on and for moment the young man was
flying on one wheel He pulled sharply to
the left out OF the race and jumped when he
reached the grass. He rolled down like a
log. horse and sulky went over him, banged
the vehicle. Kite kept on out OF the bounds
OF the park. bringing up against that abomi-
nation OF horse owners, q wire fence, lacer-
ating bis breast somewhat. Fred Maxwell
himself will have a lame foot for some time,
but was otherwise uniDjured. Gray Dick
In the order given.
Kite was too badly shaken up to 20 into
the next heat, so Gray Dick and Dolly II.
had duel OF 1t. the former winning, as be-
fore The summary:
2.S6 ClGss-Purse s75.
fsOss r. sssS@oo1 SGsSaS dSaEy R1Iy
II. A. Maxwell. ch & Kite...............3 dr.
Time-243A, 2.45. 2.47Hs, 2.4414.
Notes.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Plummer drove off
the grounds the gang Of hoodlums from Bid
deford and elsewhere that has infested the
place In former years. gave four gamblers a
ticket Of leave with no limit to l. and seized
phatlc notice that the fair this year was to
be place fit for decent people TO visit.
Coroner Dennis T0bin gave his Wanderer
coli, handsome black three year old, a half
mile spin to road cart between the heats.
The managers OF the fair deserve great
tween heats. This Is a welcome innovation
on old customs.
The officers OF the course we're:
Starter-Gilbert Fowler.
Associate Judges-WillIam J. Dyer, Edgar
Jordan.
Clerk-Frank Il. Nutter.
Marshal-Daniel II. Mccain.
Today's programme Is:
1000 a. m-Sweepstakes for oxen.
1880 a. m.-Ladies contest In harnessing
driving and embarrassing. Purse sic.
ZOO ?: m.-Three year ol l, best TWO 10 three
Purse SIS.
2.30 D. m.-2.50 class. Purse $50.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30

VUANTED-A good home for little pup, half
w Irish terrier. He would make good
watch dog. Address MRS. JAMES MCKEE n,
JeMelPs Island, CascO Bay, Maine. 25.I
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30

NOIlCE-Wanted to buy from $1,000 to S15-
IN 600 worth of castof clothing; / pay the
highest cash price for ladies' dresses gents and
children's clothing, and gents winter overcoats !;
call, or address letter or postal to s. LEVI,
0I Mlddle slreet. augIQ OF
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
Laoai weather Report
PORTLAND, Me-, September 20, 1891.
8 A NJ 8 M
Looks to tho Lord for supno,,

BIDDEFoRD, September 29.-City Mission
ary Samuel w. Browne, who was recently
converted to the Christian Alliance faith, has
requested the mission board to discontinue
paying him a salary, he believing that he
should look to the Lord for sustenauce. At
a special meeting, the board voted not to
comply with this request. He will resign,
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30

IOLdl.. ..s.s..- -.ss...s''sS4o.1L l.
Cash on deposit in the First National
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2s. 1s6a-voL.


vVyO LET-A nice rent OF eight rooms, all modern
improvements, located In Western part Of
the city. Apply at rs MELLEN ST. 29-l
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30

TOR SALE Or lease; three story brick house
H. on State street, contains rooms and bath;
Will be sold at bargain or leased for term Of
years; good location. Also good house on test
part of Spring street; good location. N. s. GAR
DINER. ] S5 Middle street, 29-l
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30

Iha Rads Will PLAY Aare

The Boston Reds have been secured to play
an exhibition game Of ball on the Portland
grounds, Wednesday, October 14th. They
are the champions of the American AssOcia-
tion, and a large number Of our people will
no doubt be glad to see them. A strong
team will be secure to play against them,
and a good game Of ball will result.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-30
Yesterday on the Fairfield Track.

FAIRFIELD. September 29.-The Fairfield
races began with small attend ance but smart
contests today. The summarizes;
G. A. Hl Waterville. Silver. ..........1 2 1 1
X. fash, Fairfield, Mystic Withers..2 1 2
2.30 CLASS.
|, +. Tasb, Fairfield Van Helmont.....3 l l
.. W. Berry, Augusta, Volunteer. ......l 3
G. A. Alden, WaterVille, Miss Ledo....2 2
Time-2.31 ~.
In the 40 class. six horses started Com
bination, owned by by N. l.. Perkins OF
Pittstield won one heat and Banquo, owned
by G. A. Alden of WaterYille. one. The
race was then postponed to tomorrow at p.
m. Tomorrow the q class will be- one Of
the next exciting races In the state this year.
The News From Waldo.
BELFAST, September 29-This was the
first day of the Waldo Agricultural Society, s
fair. In the 2.40 class. X. I'll. Coomb's q. q.
won In 2 Al. The attendance was 800.
Fine Colts at Richmond.
RICHMOND, September 20 The fifteenth
annual fair of the Richmond Farmers and
Mechanics Club opened today. The was a
fine display of fruit, vegetables and fancy
goods. Libby's entire herd OF Holsteins
were present and there was fine show OF
other stock, including the best showing OF
colts ever here The attendance was 1000
Franklin Farmers Happy.
FARMINGToN, September 29.-The open
ing day of the Franklin county show and
fair here was favored with hne weather and
a great crowd was In attendance than Is
usual on the opening day. The entries were
larger and better than ever before. The
race for two year olds for the Society's purse,
half mile heats. had three ttarters aud was
won by Gilman 81 HiltOn's Dix. s. BLACK
Beauty in three straight heats; best time,
22S The race for four year olds, for the
Society's purse, mile heats. had four starters
and was won by the bay mare Emma Eta,
owned by A. N. Sanborn Of Weld, in straight
heats; best time, 2.52.