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Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
THE FAMINE IN RUSSIA.
Several Provinces Unable to Cope With the Prevailing Distress-Many People Dying of Hunger.

Several Provinces Unable to Cope
 With the Prevailing Distress-Many
 People Dying of Hunger.
 ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 22.-Reports from the provinces of Sunbirsk and Samara show that the local government is unable to cope with the prevailing dis tress, and that relief has not reached the more remote districts. The work of dis tribution is not properly organized. Num- bers of prosperous persons are receiving help, while many who are entirely desti- tute are dying of hunger. The authori- ties have forbidden the local press to re- cord the state of affairs. The zemstovs Cor provincial assemblies) are panic strick en and are utterly unable to remedy the disorder. The supposed reserves of grain are missing. It has been discovered that when the czar ordered the distribution of the reserve grain in the government granaries, the officials did not dare to acknowledge that the stores were emptied and tried to make up the deficiencies from the graneries, in order to conceal the peculations. It is military commissariat in the event of Rus sia engaging in a war. The funds for the relief of the starving people have also been deplorably mismanaged. In some dis triets which are under powerful patronage there is more than an abundance of relief, while in other districts no heed is paid to starving peasants. Many government em- ployes complain that their superiors deduct certain amount from their wsges for the relief fund, thereby leaving them poverty atripkaO
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
Fair Haven News.

The roof of the bakery on South Front street that was recently destroyed by fire is being rebuilt.
 MT. Spier, of NJ. Spier & Co, ,cosl dealers, on Wednesday evening entertained the mechanics who put in the hoisting machin- cry for the new coal pocket at their coal yard near Gainesville bridge. The mschin' cry came from Cambridgeport, Mass. The derrick is in position and the work of fill ing the pocket of 5000 tons capacity was begun yesterday, the apparatus hoisting coal from big coal boxes at the dock.
 J. B. Ellis and M A. Farren were among the new members initiated at the grand lodge, Sons of Temperance, in session at the Atheneum yesterday.
 A committee from the Fair Haven branch of the '. M- c. A Is canvassing the field with the young men can be secured to pledge payment of s per annum the enterprise will be started, and already thirty names have been secured. The gym" scheme would doubtless add 10 the inter- sts Of the association end largely augment the membership. The plan is not only to put in a gymnasium plant but to put in baths.
 The annual donation day for the Home of the Friendless has been fixed for Wednesday, Nov ember II. The treasury of the home is quite low and there is need that its friends should respond literally. The home will have been founded twenty-five years on November 20 but the mana gers decided to anticipate the anniversary and make sort Of celebration on donation day, when large sttendsnce'is confidently expected. The annual meeting of the association will be held the first Wednesday in December.
 Willis Bodwell. the locomotive engineer who was so unfortunate as to fracture his Eneepan twice this year, is out on crutches after several weeks confinement at his home.
 The fire gong at Bigelow's boiler works was rung yesterday morning by accident
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
AMKRIoAN SHIPPING.

Resolutions Passed by the Shipping League to Promote the Develop ment of Shfpbuilding and the Dis tributfon Of American Products. BATH, Me-, Oct. 22.-The last session of the convention of the North Atlantic branch of the Shipping league was called to order at 2:30 by Mayor Twitohell. The principal business was the passage of the following resolutions introduced and warmly advocated by Charles E. Moody:
 The object of the Shipping league is to promote the development of the shipbuild- ing and distribution of products of Amsri- can labor. Therefore, ..s-
 Whereas, It is most essential to take action in concert with other sections of the country to pursue consistently and vigor- ously this object, -
 Resolved, That this convention assem- bled in Bath, October 21 and 22, 1891, de- clare the importance of urging renewed efforts of the American Shipping and h. dustrial league, in perfeoting its organiza- ton for the development of these measures for the relief and benefit of the farmer, the manufacturer, the merchant, the me chanic and the laborer, whereby the prod ucts of the country may find steady market and all labor greater assurance of permanent employment, and further,
 Resolved, That it is the unanimous opinion of this body that a strong and per sistent protest be made against the injus- tice, by neglect of national legislation, to- ward the shipping interests of our coun- try and that we hereby endorse and urge the passage by congress of the shipping league bill known as the tonnage bill, az @ most equitable, wise and generally bene- ficial measure for every section of the country. sy 5Gam g.
 T Resolved. That each representative in this convention hereby pledges himself to take an earnest interest in this important object and to urge others to join in this great work. -4s... t4sys- os.
 Resolved, That we particularly appeal to the great number of workmen and skill ed mechanics and all labor organizations of every part of the country to support none for their representatives in congress who will not pledge themselves to use every honorable means in behalf of na- tional legislation in aid of this great indus try of American shipping by the enactment of this tonnage bill.
 The subject of the frauds in relation to the Mineola and Montauk was brought up and MT. Dingley expressed the opinion that there had been misrepresentation and false swearing in regard to the bill and that it would be investigated.
 After general discussion the meeting adjourned sine die.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
sTORM-sWEPT BRITAIN.
Renewal of the Gales over tn,
 British Isles-Overdow of tn,

Renewal of the Gales over the
 British Isles-Overdoyy Of the
 Thames.
 LONDON, Oct. 22.-The gales which have been sweeping over England, Ireland and the south of Scotland for nearly two weeks renewed their work of destruction yester- day. Dispatches from Sandgate, Kent, last evening said that an unknown bark was ashore near that town. A fearful sea was then running in the channel and the local lifeboat had gone to the rescue of the en- dangered mariners.
 The Thames teddy rose four inches higher at Windsor, flooding the meadows, part of the race course, and the play fields of Eton college. Miles of Home park and Egham meads were also sub merged.
 Later dispatches received here from Sandgate say that the lifeboat which put out from Sandgate to the rescue of the crew of the vessel in distress off that place had saved the crew, numbering fourteen souls
 This evening the gale is raging fercely in the Downs, where many of the vessels which sought shelter there are dragging their anchors. From Deal comes dis patch saying that bark in the Downs is showing signals of distress and that in spite of repeated efforts made in that di- rection the lifeboat which went to her as- sistance has been unable to reach her.
 The Thames continues to rise. Many acres of land around Maldenhead, Marlow and Henley are submerged. Communica- ton with the houses surrounded by water is effected by means of boats.
 The situation in low-lying parts of the country, owing to the continued floods, is becoming serious. On account of the over flow of rivers in Lincolnshire and Wiltshire many factories have been compelled to stop operations, their ground floors being inun- dated.
 To-day's gale was less violent than last weeks, but still has been of such destruc- tive force as to cause great anxiety to those employed in the cross-channel service be- tween England and France.
 DUBLIN, Oct. 22.-The mail boat which arrived at Kingstown from Holyhead to- day reports having encountered terrible thunder storm during the passage. When fifteen miles from Holyhead the passengers saw a waterspout two miles from the steamer. The waterspout lasted about quarter of an hour.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
Personal.

Dr. James Kelley of Boston is visiting his brother, Attorney Frank H. Kelley.
 Miss Edith H. Munson of Seymour is visiting her sister, Mrs H. S. Peck, in this city.
 Miss Bessie Brinkman, of thus city is visiting her brother, Dr. Max Brinkman, at New York
 Police Commissioner John Clancy has returned from @ trip to Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Chicago.
 The Springfield Republican says: Miss Hattie Hyde, daughter of L. c. Hyde. is attending Miss Cady's private school in New Haven.
 Hon. James NJ. Townsend, who since his re- turn from Europe has been attending to busI- ness matters in New York, has returned to this ely.
 large party of the friends of Mir and Mrs Max Adler called upon them at their residence, l2f Greene street, Wednesday night to assist in celebrating the twenty-fft anniversary of served.
 Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Alice, daughter of Mrs Orlando witherspoon, to George Patt Ingersol, both of this city. The ceremony will take place at Trinity church on the evening Of Tuesday, November 3. The bride is charming society lady. The groom, 6 sue cessful young lawyer, is a son of the Hon. Colin N. Ineersoll, and nephew of ex-Goyernor In gersolL The wedding will be one of the social events of the season in this city.
 Professor J. P King the Hartford musician, will leave next Monday for Chicago where he will stay short while until he joins the State Band of Iowa. Professor King is well known in this state, having played in many well known bands He was in the war with the Sixth Con. Dodsworth of New York. and before he came to this country the leader of several bands on the continent. In Connecticut he has been the leader of over forty bands.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
IS A DEFAULTER.
Peculations ofthe Paying Teller of
 the LouIsfa ua State Bank.

Peculatfons ofthe Paying Teller of
 the Louisfa na State Bank.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-A special to the Herald from New Orleans, La, says: Flu gene F. Garcin, paying teller of the Louis jana State bank is defaulter for $190, 900. His peculations have been going on for fifteen years. When the bank examiners came around they simply counted the sealed packages of notes, ac- cording to the amounts ticketed thereon. Some of these bogus packages recently got into the possession of the local banks. Garcin, who is a member of an old creole family, is about 70 years old, and has been connected with the bank for years. It is suspected he lost money nt cards. The bank is entirely solvent and the loss is simply charged up to profit and loss. Garcin is at his home and has not yet been arrested. He says the defalca- tion is due to errors.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
THE FLOODS IN SPAIN.

Vasts Tracts Submerged and Many
 People Drowned.
 MADRID, Oct. 2S.-Vast tracts of land to the south of the Sierra Nevada have been submerged by the floods which have fol- lowed the recent rainstorms. The Cadiar river, with its tributaries, has become so swollen by the incessant rains that it has overfowed the plains of Albunol, Berschulez and Usrevieon. The result is that the crops in those districts have been destroyed, and that a number of persons have been drowned. Terrible distress ex- ists among the inhabitants of the flooded districts.
 The country about Manresa, province of Barcelona, hasbeen swept by hurricane which has done much damage to crops and to other property.
 PARIS, Oct. 22.-Floods in the depsrt- ments of Ardeche and Garde are causing immense damage. Many persons have been injured and it is feared that some have been drowned. The River Rhone continues to rise.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
Committee Appefnted.

CLEVELAND, Oct. 22.-The American Missionary association to-day in view of the probable withdrawal soon of govern ment appropriations to schools main tained by religious societies among the Indians appointed the following committee to cooperate in raising funds for this work: Joshua W. Davis, Boston; Presi- dent NJ. E. Gates, Amherst; Miss A. l.. Dawes and Miss Emily s. Cook. Washing ton, and Austin Abbott, New York. Officers were elected as follows President, Rev. William NJ. Taylor, D. D., of New York; vice-president, Rev. Alex ander, D. D., Massachusetts; Rev. D. O. Mears, D. D., Massachusetts, and others. Joseph H. Twitchell, Hartford; J. w. Cooper, Connecticut; J. H. Washburne, Massachusetts; and others, executive com mittee. Educational questions were dis cussed. The association will met ct Hart ford, Conn, next year.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
THE NAVAL VETERANS.
Appointment of Delegates 10 the
 Worlds Columbian RxnoniIiou.

Worlds Columbian Expedition.
 William s. Wells of this city, rear ad- miral commanding the National Associa- tion of Naval Veterans, has issued an or der confirming the nominations of aides on his staff made by the commanding off cers of the associations, and selected the following delegates to the worlds Colum- bisn committee of naval veterans: Will liam Simmons, Farragut association of Philadelphia; F. H. Grove, Farragut as- sociation, New York; Charles A. Still man, Connecticut Association of Naval Veterans, Hartford; Nicholas Me Crane, Essex Naval Veterans, Salem, Mass; F. Brandecker, Cushing association, Milwaukee; c. P. Bragg, Minnesota asso- citation, Duluth, Minn.; s. E. Browne, D. D. Potter association, Columbus, O.; Will liam F. Hutchinson, Farragut association, Providence, R. l.; John Wise. Admiral Dahlgren association, Dayton, O.; George Fritschner, D. D. Porter association, Louisville, Ky; John w. Saville, Naval Veteran association, Baltimore; A. L.. Lowe, Admiral Dupont association, Fort Worth, Tex; E. N. Mead, Thomas A. Budd association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
FOREIGN NEWS.

Large Fire in the Village of Soyar-A Steamer Destroyed on the Volga- Seven Persons Burned - other Notes.
 PEsTH, Oct. 22.-A large fire is raging in the village of Sovar. The bui ldings in several streets are all afams and troops have been sent to the scene to render ss- sistance.
 ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 22.-A passenger steamer on the Volga was destroyed by fire near Rybinsk to-day. Seven per sons perished in the flames
 LONDON, Oct. 23.-A furious gale is rag ing at Brest, France. It is feared that a whaler has foundered during the storm and that the crew has perished.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23

Arrest of Four of the Southern Pa
 cffic Bandfts-Suicide of a Fifth.

Arrest of Four of the Southern Pa-
 cific Bandfts-Suicide Of a Fifth.
 SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Oct. 22.-D. Lud- low, Pacific express agent in this city, re- ceived despatch from the agent at Lang try, reporting the capture of four of the Southern Pacific robbers at ''7d" ranch on Live Oak creek, about one hundred miles north of Lsngtry, last Friday. The cap ture was made by Captain Jones and 8 posse. None of the robbers offered re- sistance, except John Flint, who, after & running fight for several miles, committed suicide in preference to surrender. The names of two are James Langston and Jack Wellington. The robbers had about $500 when captured
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
SUICIDE OF JAMES MURRAY. A United States Consul Kills Himself
 at St, John.

ST. JOHN, N. B., Oct. 22.-A sensation was cause here to- day by the suicide of ex- United States Consul James Murray. He had been away from home and returned by an early train this morning and went to bed. About II 80 a. m. he arose, and taking @ loaded rife that was in his room he stood before a mirror in his night dress, placed the muzzle of the rife at the side of his bead, below the ears, and pulled the trigger with his thumb. The ball passed through his head and struck the ceiling ot the room. Death was almost instantan- eous. MT. Murray leaves widow and three children. He was well known from having superintended the building of sev eral of LearY's famous rafts
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
Colonel Allen Addresses an Audience atWare-Enthusfastic Greeted.

at tWare-Enthusfasti sfa stically Greeted.
 WARE, Mass, Oct. 22.-Colonel Allen spoke only once this evening, and then in the local town hall, which was packed with an enthusiastic aduience. He said the issue between the two parties was plain, and vote for prohibition was a vote thrown away. Taking up Governor Russelps Lawrence speech, he said that changes in industries were inevitable in every community, and the departure from the state of the iron and steel industry only illustrated the fact. Regarding free raw materials, on which MT. Mills lays so much stress, he said that even the Mills
 bill did not propose to free them. Speak | ing of the decrease in the production of the chief farm products in Massachusetts, he said that while MT. Russell bemoaned
 this decay of agriculture another demo- cratic orator read lists to show that farm
 products had risen in prices,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
THE sEARLEs WILL CASE.
Reading of the Stillman & Hubbard
 Correspondence Continued.

Reading of the Stil1man & Hubbard
 Correspondence Continued.
 SALEM, Mass, Oct. 22.-The second days session of the hearing in the Searles will case began with the usual crowded court room. Another lot of business let ters from Stillman & Hubbard to Mrs. Searles was read. On October II, 1887, they enclosed form of note to MT. Huntington, in which Mrs. Searles says she must repudiate the agreement signed by Timothy Hopkins until she knew what it was. The other letters were of no present importance. MT. Burley then asked for letters from Mir or Mrs. Searls to Stillman & Hubbard. They were read and showed deposits to Mrs. Searle's credit in banks to the amount of $210, ,000 in three months. The last telegram announced Mrs. Searles' death.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
RKvoLT IN PARAauAY.
nsarrection Promptly Squelched- Flight of the Insurgents Across the

Insurrection Promptly Squelched-
 Flight of the Insurgents Across the k Argentine Frontier.
 BUENos AYREs, Oct. 22.-Advices re-
 ceived here from Asuncion, capital of the
 republic of Paraguay, tell of an attempt
 there to overthrow the government of
 President Juan G. Gonzalez. The at
 tempt was promptly suppressed by troops loyal to the government.
 Full details are not yet at hand, but it is known that there has been an uneasy feel ing in Paraguay and spirit of hostility to the government for some time, accompa- nied by rumors of plots against the gov ernment. As usual in South American states, the trouble originated in and was nurtured by political rivalries and disap- pointed ambitions, the "outs" scheming against the Gins" This rivalry grew nntil the governments opponents several days ago threw off the mask and, collecting the most desperate of their adherents, made an appeal to the people, armed themselves and sought to wrest the reins of power from the constituted authorities, claiming that the latter had in many ways abused the trust vested in them.
 The government immediately sent force of troops to put down the insurrec- tlon. An engagement took place between the government troops and the revolu- tionists, which resulted in the defeat and flight of the latter. The insurgents were badly routed, and were compelled to flee from the territory of Paraguay and seek refuge in the. Argentine Republic. The Argentine government was notified of this, and sent orders to the frontier for the dissrming of all Para guayans found with arms in their pos session on this side of the frontier. This was done without any, difficulty, the de- feated revolutionists surrendering their weapons when requested to do go by the officers.
 The Paraguayan government, against which the attempted revolution was aim ed, consists of President Juan G. Gonza- leg, who was elected September 25, 1890; Juan c. Centurion, foreign secretary; Juan Sosa, mininter of finance; Dr. Carlos Gondra, minister of justice; and General Duarte, minister of war. The president and vice president are elected for term of four years. The senate and chamber of deputies are elected directly by the peo- pie, the former in ratio of one repre- sentative for 1000 inhabitants and the latter one for COCO inhabitants. The Par agusyan army, infantry, cavalry and ar tillery has an effective force of only about 1 ,500 men and about 100 officers. The navy consists of screw steamer of 440 tons and four guns and two small river ataamera
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
The Tighe Jury stilI out.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Oct. 23, 1:so ann At this hour the jury in the case of Charles J. Tighe of Boston, charged with the mur- der of Peter Jackson, is still deliberating, having been out seven hours. Shortly af- ter midnight they asked for instructions concerning the evidence. It is said that 8 majority of the jury are for seauittal
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
Rohhad inc Mail.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Oct 22.-Early this morning two mail pouches containing a number of registered packages and several hundred letters were stolen from postal car on the Little Rock and Memphis road. A few hours later the police found George Ellis, well known character, seated on a rock in the woods opening the letters. He Kas arrasted
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
JeweIrx Store Robbed.

BOSTON, Oct. 22.-The Jewelry store of William Carrick, No. 8 Columbus avenue, was robbed this evening of nearly s1 900 worth of diamonds, jewelry, etc., during the absence of the proprietor at supper. Entrance was effected through rear door. Three young fellows were seen around the rear door, but it was not thought strange, and a good description cannot be had
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
Ex-sENATOR INGALLS, ILL.

He is Taken Suddenly HI at Haver- hill, Where He Was to Have Lee
 tured.
 HAvERHLL, Oct. 22.-John James 1n- gals, who was to have lectured in the Academy of Music, last night, was taken suddenly i'll in the afternoon, and was forced to cancel the engagement. He is at the home of his father, E. T. Ingalls,.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
ON THE RACE TRACK.
Events at Cumberland Park-Smal . Crowd Present.

Events at Cumberland Park-SmaH . Crowd Present.
 NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 22.-The third races at Cumberland park were witnessed by about 2,0OO people owing tocold wealth er~- Nancy Hanks was to have attempted to lower her record, but on account of the unfavorable condition it was abandoned.
 The 230 class, trotting stakes, $2,2O0. Lord Clifton won. Best time 2:1s.
 The 2:A class. purse $500. To won. Best time 2:19A.
 The three yearold class, pacing, S1, ,ooo Cuckoo won. Best time 2:231x.
 The two-year-old class, trotting, $1,5Oo An nore won. Best time 2:27A.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
Friday, October 23, 1891
RAILROAD AcorpKNr.
Of Freight Trains in l,

Collision Of Freight Trains in the saF South.
 MILAN, Tenn, Oct. 22.-Two freight trains running at full speed collided at Bardwe1I Hill on the Illinois Central yes- terdsy. A car of oil exploded, setting fire to the train. Three cars of merchan- disc were destroyed. The two engines were demolished. The track on both sides of the wreck was burned for 500 feet and the woods for a mile. The loss Is esti- mated at $200,00 One engineer was badly hurt.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23

At 2,45 this morning the rain turned into snow storm There was quite fall of the beautiful, but it melted as fast as it reached the nrnnnd
Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-23
Hanged at Midnight,
First Snow of the Seasor

FERGUS FALLS, Minn., Oct. 2S.-Adel- bert Goheen was hanged here at 1915 &. m. for the murder of Rosa Bouy.