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Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
BUSINESS BLOCKS BURNED.
A Vermont City Visited by the Worst
Fire in Its History-Several Narrow
Escapes From Death

Vermont City Visited by the Worst
Fire in Its History-Several Narrow
Escapes From Death
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, Oct. 30.-The worst
fire that St. Johnsbury has ever known
broke out about o'clock this evening and
ragged iercely for two hours before it was
brought under control. In that time sew
eral business blocks and number of stores
were destroyed. The flames first appeared
in the rear of Lougee Brothers & Smythe's
large dry goods store on the east side ofRali-
road steet. A gale was blowing from the
northeast and the fire swept on with resist
less force, licking up property to the value
of at least $3.50, 900. The local department
responded quickly and did splendid work,
but the high wind and the oil that was
stored in the burning buildings did much
to assist the progress of the flames. 1t was
not until O'Clock that the flames were
really under control. The list of business
establishments burned en- Railroad street
is as follows:
Lougee Bros. & Smythe's store, which
contained large and valuable stock of dry
goods. Balch's Photographic studio on the
top story of the same building, William
Daniels meat market on which there was a
small insurance, the Merchants National
bank, T. 9. Spencer's jewelry store with
valuable stock, Bagley's drug store, Sylves-
ter's meat market and Lynoh's restaurant.
The five last-named stores were located in
Wards block, four story brick structure,
three stories of which were occupied as
tenements. Twelve or fifteen families
were burned out in that block alone.
There were several narrow escapes, but SO
far as is now known no lives were lost.
Directly back of Wards block was the ex-
tensive establishment of Griswold, Pearl
& Co., wholesale dealers In -four, grain and
oil. This building took fire early and was
wholly destroyed, together with a large
stock. The villages of Lyndonville, Bar
net and McIndoes were telegraphed to for
help. Lyndonville sent an engine and
some men. The origin of the fire is not
definitely known, but is thought to have
started about the boiler in the basement of
Lougee Brothers & Smythe's store. 1t is
impossible at this writing to give detailed
figures as to losses. On the buildings
the loss is total, nothing remaining.
Besides the establishments mentioned, E.
E. Savgent's insurance Office. Montgomery's
law Office and a number of dwellings in
the rear of the block were cleaned out.
Most of the business blocks burned were
substantial structures, but in the rear were
lot of old buildings which had been
looked upon for some time past as veri-
table finder boxes. Wards block, which
was crowded with tenements, was a fire.
trap, and it is remarkable that all of the
occupants got out alive. There is now a
rumor that two persons were burned to
death, but this is not confirmed. Most of
the firms burned out carried fair amounts
of insurance.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
A LAWLESS ACT.
The Police Looking for Michael
Griffin, Leader of the Whyo

The Police Looking for Michael
Griffin, Leader of the Whyo
Gang.
BRIDGEPORT, Oct. 30.-This afternoon
Michael Griffin, leader of the notorious
"Whyo' gang, broke into Thomas Cum
ningham's chicken house on Grand street
in full view of the owner. Cunningham
demonstrated with Griffin and was
brutally assaulted, the thief escaping
The "Whyos" have q rendezvous In
Beach's Wood and for year they have
kept the residents of the northern part of
the city in terror. The members of the
gang fear nothing and they live by lawless
acts. Officer Sullivan, who tried to arrest
them year ago, was disarmed and tied to
tree. All of the members, save Griffin,
have either died or been cent to Jail during
the past year. Griffin has been laying
low Of late. The police are securing the
woods for him.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
FOR SALE,

IN House Al Park street !; lot b3x2ls feet,
5s rear on Spruce street. House has all i'm
Ia provements. Possession given at once
price low, if sold Immediately. Apply to
OPS It g. B. OVIATT 81 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
COUNTERFEITERS CAPTURED.
Spurious Money to the Amount of
Thirty Thousand Dollars Claimed
to Have Been Circulated by the

Spurious Money to the Amount OF
Thirty Thousand Dollars Claimed
to Have Been Circulated by the
Gang.
BOSTON, Oct. 30.-A man giving his
name as William D. Fuller and his ad-
dress as Alb State street, Chicago, ILL.,, was
arrested in East Boston last night for pass
ing counterfeit silver dollars. His opera
lions were mostly confined to drug stores.
When arrested but one bogus piece was on
his person and the only genuine piece he
had was quarter. The counterfeit was q
poor imitation of the issue of 1890. It
was of lead and showed plainly the marks
of the mould. Fuller had companion,
who was traced to this city. Later in
the evening Officers made a descent
upon the house No. II Norman
street, where they arrested John
Dempsey, aged twenty-three, giving his
residence as Providence, R. l., and William
Powers, aged twenty-five, claiming to hail
from Buffalo, N. Y. A search of the prem
ises resulted in the confscation of the
gangs outfit, consisting of moulds, kettles,
ladies, etc. together with several counter
felt dollars. The men will be arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner Hallet on
charges of counterfeiting and passing coun-
terfeit money. Fuller claims that the gang
has foated $50, 900 in spurious money in
Boston. He says he passed $50 in East
Boston last night.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31

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Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
The Big Democratic Rally

About 1000 people heard Bourke Cock
ran speak at the Grand opera house Satur.
day evening. He attacked the force bill,
denounced the Mckinley bill and didn'i
even like reciprocity. His speech was
omnibus with silence as regards eulogy for
Grover Cleveland. He barely mentioned
Growers name once incidentally. he ex-
pressed sentiments regarding Mr.. Cleve-
land are well known. He WAS introduced
by Mr.. William Nicely. who presided, and to
whom Mr.. Cochran referred as q candidate
for New Ravens msyoralty, the allusion
bringing out burst of applause that must
have been gratifying to the general presid-
ing officer. Mr.. Cockran's speech WAS
pronounced quite eloquent, but then ii did
not compare with our Chauncey's for wit
and brilliancy in the opinion of q good
mary who were there. Previous TO the
meeting Mr.. Cochran was entertained at
the Monticello club, General Bradley as
sisting as master of ceremonies.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
RrutalIy Assaulted.

BR1DaKpoRr, Oct. 30.-Last night Michael
McGuinnes was held up and brutally
assaulted by highwaymen near Sea View
avenue. He was dragged into the woodl
and pounded until he was almost insensi
BILE. The footpsds got $3.50, which WA
all the money McGuinnes had. Their,
were three men and q woman in the gang
and they oil escaped.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
WILL CHANGE IRIS Foley.
The Pastor OF Shawmut Congrega
tIonal Church Resigns.

The Pastor of Shawmut Congrega-
tional Church Resigns.
Boston, Oct. 30.-For some time past
the members of Shawmut Congregational
church have been contemplating a change
of more or less radical nature In Its
policy and management. and this morning
Rev. w. E. Grifis, D. D., preached upon
the subject and by practically resigning
the Passionate, formally opened the way
for initial steps to be taken. The Shaw
NUT was for many years the leading, If
not the only Congregational church in the
South End and 1t was supported by q
large number of the wealthiest families in
Boston. Of late years the conviction has
been forced upon the church that Its
proper field of usefulness is in the line OF
popularizing its services by the abolition
of pew rent and the adoption of Other
measures such as would appeal more
directly to the new population which has
supplanted the homes of q former genera
ton
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
ENTOMRED.
Buried in a Well-Rescued Alive
| After Eighteen Hours, Work.

Buried in Well-Rescued Alive
After Eighteen Hours Work.
ATHoL, Mass, Oct. 90.-About o'clock
Saturday afternoon as George Standish,
aged sixty, was about to come up out of a
we'll which he had been cleaning the rocks
and dirt caved in upon him, covering him
with debris twenty-five feet below the sur
face. An alarm was given and hundreds
of people focked to the scene. Within a
few minutes number were trying to res
cue the buried man. 1t was thought of
couse he WAS instantly killed by the large
rocks, etc., but after the rescuing party
had worked about nine hours they heard
groans. After working eighteen hours
the man was taken out, and he will be as
well as ever in day or two. A part of
the well did not cave in and it formed an
srchway, giving him sufficient air to sus-
tain life. Standish says he heard the men
when they removed the first shovelful of
earth
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31

DIOR best families. q large number gener
u housesork girls, cooks second Eirl
nurses, etc. MRS BABR
OF I'm a Ta-o street
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
New England Ali Right.

NEW YORK. Oct 30.-In an interview
published in the Tribune Joseph a. Man
ley predicts reelection of President Har-
rison. He says New England will be solidly
republican, and there is no danger to the
party to be apprehended in any of the
northwestern or Pacific slope states except
Nevada. He thinks the republicans have
q good chance Of carrying New York and
Indiana.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
A Young Woman Murdered.

PARIS, Oct. 30.-A terrible murder was
brought to light in this city to-day. The
body of young woman cut in twelve
pieces was discovered in an empty house
Buttes- Chaumont. The head had been out
off and could not be found. The crime
has caused intense excitement throughout
tie city. Two men suspected of being the
murderers have been arrested. The scene
of the murder Is q quarter inhabited by
many artisans.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
DROWNED.

The Steamer Puritan Runs Down
Four Men in n Rowboat i'm Hell
Gate.
LONG ISLAND CRY, Oct. S0.-The
steamer Puritan while passing He'll Gate
ran down party of four men in row.
boat. Samuel Winghsm was drowned.
The other three men were rescued with
the greatest difficulty by boats from
Astoria. The rescued were removed to q
hospital here. Winghsm's body was re-
covered. The men had been fishing. The
Puritan stopped and cent small boat to
the rescue.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
TELKGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

The dowager-queen of Wurtemberg 1.
dead.
The Observer, London, announces that
at the last cabinet meeting 1t WAS definitely
decided to retire from Uganda
Orders have been received to send &c
Boston Highlands to-day the body OF
William Herriott, who was found dead in
bed at the Warren house, Norwich, Conn,
last Friday.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
HOLEIN HER ROLLER.

The Accident Causes the Death OF
Three Colorcd Men.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. 30.-The steam
er Wakefield of the Potomac line, while
on her way up the river to-day and when
off Maryland Point, blew hole in her
boiler. The accident caused the death of
three colored men and the serious injury
of two others, all members of the crew.
Engineer Gremond was also painfully
scalded about the hands and face. There
were about thirty passengers on the list,
but none were injured. The steamer was
but slightly damaged
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
Connecticut Pensions.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Oct 30.-Pensions
have been granted to the following resi-
dents of Connecticut:
Original, John Nichols, Daniel L. Davis
Burleigh, Charles II. Harley. Additional
Alexander Il. Taylor. Original widows
Caroline Lucas, Martha NJ. Howell, Laurs
Ann Thompson, Sarah A. Taylor, Margare
Neff, Harriet L. Nye, Mary @. Bundy.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
A False Soy.

NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-Thomas Il. Carter,
chairman of the republican committee,
denied to-day that either he or any mem.
Der of the republican committee had been
in communication with b. G. Frick of the
Carnegie Homestead works. ssNeithel
Mr.. Frick nor Mr.. Carnegie has thought
proper to contribute one cent to the fund
Of this committee. The story is false from
end to end" Mr.. Carter added.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
Pushed Into tho Water.

BosroN, Oct. 30.-John Ryan, an en-
gineer employed on Holder & Brothers
coal wharf, was found in the water this af-
ternoon in drowning condition. He was
taken to the hospital, where he died few
hours later. Before dying he stated that
he was assaulted and pushed into the dock.
He leaves a widow and one child.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31

SCANDINAVIAN CELEBRATION.
Concentrating Lief EriksOn-Norse
Songs a Feature of the Occasion.
BOSTON, Oct. 30.-Lsst night the Scan
dinavian societies of this city celebrated
the fifth anniversary of the unwilling of
the monument to Lief Erikson by short
torchlight parade and addresses which
were delivered from the statue on Com
monwealth avenue. The speeches were by
Hjalmer Nilssen, Professor Horsford of
Cambridge, Emmanuel N. Better, Profes.
sor Mortenson and John A. Ospar, presi-
dent of the Swedish-American society.
Morse songs were sung by the Scsndina-
Wan society and the statue was decorated
with two large wreaths of evergreen. The
parade reformed and marched to Caledonis
hall, where collation. was served. The
Norwegian society and Norumbega of Bos
ton also observed the day by a banquet
and dance at Turn hall.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
THE CONVENTION CLOSED.
State Teachers' Annual Meetfni
Ended-DIscussion.

State Teacherss Annual Meeting
Ended-DIscussion.
MERIDES, Oct. 29.-The forty-siIth an
nual session of the Connecticut Teachers
association was closed here to day. Papers
were read by A. P. Marble of Worcester,
Mass, and Il. S. Tarbell of Providence, R.
l., upon Desirable changes in the gram.
mar school curriculum" followed by q
short discussion opened by Charles d.
Hine, secretary of the state board of edu-
cation. Officers for the ensuing year were
chosen as follows: President, Joseph r.
French of New Haven corresponding
secretary, F. A. Bracket of Hartford;
treasurer, ]. F. Williams of Bristol; vice
presidents, Litchfield county, z. n Forbes,
Torrington; Hartford county, O. r. Car
roll. New Britain; Tolland county, +. A
Bagnall, Stafford Springs; Windham coun-
ty, F. Fl. Beede, Willimsntic; New Lon
don county, F. l. Bishop, Norwich; Mid
dlessx county, William II. Griffin, Port
land; New Haven county, George B. Hurd,
New Haven; Fairfield county, Charles z.
Tucker, Norwalk. The meeting was then
declared adjourned subject to the call of
the executive committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31

PoRT TOWNSEND, Wash, Oct. 30.-The
bark Cowlitz from Takus, China, arrived
here yesterday and reported that on the
passage the second mate and one seaman
were attacked with symptoms of Asiatic
cholera and after brief illness died. The
last death occurred in quarantine here and
the crew was sent to the pest house.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
Disastrous OIL Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Get. s0.-A disastrous
fire occurred at Point Breeze early this
morning. Several schooners loading and
unloading at the wharves were badly dam
aged, and 1874 feet of city wharves were
destroyed. The loss will aggregate about
S134, 600.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
DROPPED DEAD
While Delivering a Temperance Lect-
ure.

SOUTH NoRwALK, Oct. 30-Whils deliv-
ering a temperance lecture at Grand Army
hall here this afternoon Henry S. Leer fell
from the stage and died in fit of apo
plexy. The deceased was sixty-two years
old and was one of the most prominent
men in the borough. He served in the
Union army and was honorably discharged
at the close of the war. He was a promi-
nent prohibitionist and candidate for rep
resentativs on that party's ticket. He
owned Grand Army hall, having built it
several years ago and given its use to the
local post.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31

Hartford Losses by the milwaukee e
Fire.
HARTFORD, Oct. 30.-The losses to Hart
ford fire insurance companies by the great
fire in Milwaukee are as follows: Hartford
Fire, $4,000; National, $25 1000; Etna,
SIS, 900; Phoenix, $45, 900; Orient, $50, 900.
The Scottish Union and Lion companies
of Great Britain, whose agencies for the
United States are in Hartford, lose $50, 900
each
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
DEATHS.

ROBISS-In this city, Oct. 29th. Ida Winnifred
Robins, daughter Of Mrs. Ida NJ Robins, aged
8years and months.
Funeral 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, ITO Law
renee street.
Earle, aged 81.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
WASHBURN-Oct. 80, of scarlet fever, Harry
Ktmball youngest son of DR.. Edward L. and
Amelia B. Washburn.
Burial private on Monday, Up m.
MIX-At Newark, N. j., Oct. 29th 1892, Lucy B.,
widow of Isaac Mix
Interment at Grove street cemetery at $3.50 p. m,
on Tuesday, Nov. LIST
Q. Williams, aged S6 years, one month and
four days.
Funeral services will DO held at her late resi-
dence, 256 Main street, Westville, on Monday,
Oct. 31st, at $50 p. m. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend. cit
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
Resigned.

Rio JANEIRo, Oct. 30.-Senhor Sergede-
do, minister of finance, and the budget
committee have resigned.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
A. FEHLBERGS

New York Fresh sausagss of all kinds take the
lead. Also Cheese, Butter, Eggs.
we keep some OF the very best brands I OF Flour
tard Imported Sardines, Caviar, ETC., etc. Re-
member our goods are not the cheapest but the
best. ZIG Congress avenue,
AM A. EEHLRERG.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT.
Special terms this season to get houses oc-
&lssRl permanent TENANTS have only a few OF
those choice rents left; some houses being COM
tain six and seven rooms, regular rates SIG and
upwards; all modern conveniences, pantry, bath
ing, separate entrances and verandas; neighbor-
hood not excelled in city; all doctors know 1t is
the healthiest; a pleasant spot to live; State
street cars very near; Grand street cars acces-
sble; electric cars by Spring; call any day and
see Gray's artistic houses, Ferry and English
streets.
ole CHARLES GAY. 9Ol English
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31

FUN fIENT,
From LIST of November, first floor, six
#. rooms, with bath room and water closet,
la3 hot water connection; separate front hall !;
No. 100 Mansfield street. Call upstairs on the
premises. e24 IT.
FOR RENT.
n Il The beautiful block house, 4l3 Orange
Si1 street; immediate possession given.
.Esks1 SD tt SOL CHAPEL STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31

FUR SALE.
"A WELL established business In this cit,
II making money and always has a rar
chance for the right party ; low price and cas-
terms. j. M LEE.
O29 If 1c2 Orange street. CITY.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-10-31

MOtOrmen. Car Drivers,
CONDUCTORS and exprefsmen should ge
" their first pick of Gloves. We have the
largest line ever shown in this city.
LINeLEY, ROOT & CO.,
OBJ eod3t SO Broa dway and 30 Church street.
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Connecticut western news., 1892-02-04
The Barkhamsted Bull Case.

Last week there was tried before Judge Roraback in the court of Com mon Pleas, at Winsted, case of more than usual interest. It was a repleven suit brought by Frank Driggs of Bark hamsted against Warren and Ansel Case of North Canton to recover the posses sion of a two-year-old brindle bull. worth BIO. The parties each owned just such bull and the two animals were kept in adjoining pastures. They both had slits in the ears, in one case the slits being made with knife and in the other by dog's teeth. Case one day went to get his bull and failed to find it; but, seeing another bull in Drigg's pasture resembling his own, he drove it home, hence the suit. Popular feeling ran high in the two towns and all took one side or the other. A large number of witnesses were called and much legal learning and acumen brought to bear on the case on each side. On Friday Jan 29) the jury ren- dered verdict for the plaintiff to re- cover the bull, $1. and costs. The plaintiff, Driggs, is to be congratulated on having probably the most costly bull in the state. 8. A. Herman of Wlnsted for plaintiff, D. T. Warner of Salisbury for defendants.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-04

Be sure that you have your ticket for the entertainment this evening.
 Patrick Lynch celebrated his 79th birthday last Thursday
 The Hartford Courant notes that at the rate grade crossings were elimi- rated in this State last year, it will tax e IA years g months and 12 days to get rid of the remaining ones.
 If it were not for making our cred itors uneasy we would say that Henry H. Beardsley has just completed large and artistic job of paper hanging and painting at s. 0. Beckley's house.
 A. J. Anderson has recently bought Miles B. Tobey's house and farm on Tobey Hill in this town; he will take possession next April. I t is rumored that the purchase price is $4, 0G0.
 The Rev Dr J. O. Oakley, will deliver the third lecture of the course at Citizens hall in Falls Village on Tuesday evening Feb 9, Subject, 'From the Metropolis to the Golden Gate and Beyond" -
 The streets in this village are now so hard as to suggest trotting to the owners of good horsefesh. It is not to be wondered at, therefore, that we were the witnesses of fine burst of speed last Thursday. The race was an un- usual one, as being between double teams with something over a ton of ice spiece handicap. Two teams started, one driven by Myron Decker, well known:in sporting circles, and the othe, by John German, both of Ashley Falls. There was but one heat and the finish was at Ed Warmers ice house. We think Myron would have won by g length if he could have kept his team town to their trot; as it was, they not only broke their trot but also broke off one of the marble posts in front of the Hotel Warner close to the ground. We could not learn whether any money changed hands on the race, but it is thought that some will when Mir D. comes to settle with the genial "BUni- face" of our "brave hostelry.'
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-04
February 13.

l612-Samuel Butler. author of "Hudibras,n born at Strensham, England; died in Lon don 1880.
 f766- Benjamin Franklin appeared before the British house of commons and pleaded the cause of the Colonies. l805 David Dudley Field. jurist, one of the four famous brothers, born in Haddam, Conn.
 l843- Isaac Hull, famous American naval boro died in Philadelphia: born l773. 1882 General Grant invested Fort Donelsou. lS75- Samuel Hooper, congressman from Massa- chusetts md originator of most of the fineu- cial measures of the war era, died in Wash ington: born 1898. 1882 Henry Highland Garnett, American uiu- ister to Liberia, died there; he was a pure blooded negro of the Mandingo tribe: btrn in slavery in 1915. 1891 Alexander H. H. Stuart, secretary of the interior in President Fillmore's cabinet, died in StaunLon, Va; born there 1907.