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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-29
LANGLAIs TEsTlFIEs IN TIE MERCER CASE


Quebec. oct. 2s.-when the Court OF Qnecns Bench
opened this morning MERCER was III his usual seat
J. A. Langlais was again put In the witn"ss-box'
The translator read aloud the evidence gwen oy the
witness IN the police court. This was zone because
Ionglais coniradctcd himself In his evidence yes'er
CAV Mr. Languedoc then examined the "ltn'ss III
behalf OF the Crown. The witness said that al
advance Of $4,000 would not be sufhcient 10 carry
ont his enlargement. Ia reply 10 question by DIT
Fitzratrick the witness said that he was enabled 10y
his contract 20 supply stationery to the Government
at prlcos 10 or 20 per cent cheaper than me Gov
ernynent was paying. and that h. had demonstrated
this TO the Government The witness said that MS
business was now ruined
IN. witness wrote letters asking for an advance
m Falrnary - 1891, and from that timo NM"
Me1cier'. return I'm July he did not see the latter
VINO, . received Mr Mercier's letter concerning the
advance Of $50 600 he had no Understanding WIN
u.r.i.r n :, tbe way he 70 use the letter lie
,er ,old Norci.r he had been al the Cnls'e dEcoh'
on,,a in companv with Pacaud. TIA" question OF al
.oc,o,ol subscription Was never mentioned between
Nercior and the witness, and MERCER never
p,e,. tbo, The witness had subscribed Tor u"
elections The witness spent from $4,000 ." f'''oo"
il, n-,po,lng 10 III his contract with the government
In ,hr summer If 1871 the witness went 10 the
pro,n.,l Secretary I'm order 10 find ont When he
could begin the deliver OF III" s'nilohry com @
rnr lie was fold that orders were coming W from
Government Offices as th"N W,.re ''uw ,,,c ,Hn, no
tiourrv NJ all sorts. IN" "ltneSs f'pl'u MA, Wv
,ro,t ,rnt.s, 10 the Government II he dld not nave
for MAY TIE Provincial secretary thcn toIu nm
TO walt awhile and II" would see Wha co,iu ~ . u'
Ia, witness often had advances IRON Olh'r "oN'rn'
~ "'Ll- -, N.~cInris Administration. such
sdvnnces were similar 10 those made Nv M'fci'r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-29
-rrpAHUNDRED LIVES LOST
.cvor A STEAMER ON THE PORTUGUESE
W' COAST
~.s THE RoUMANIA. OF THE ANCHOR
,r AND WAS BOUND FROM LIVER
pool FOR BoMBAY-oNLY NINE
PERSONS SAVED.

POOL FOX BCMbAf-ONLf NINE
PERSONS SAVED.
,,..or Oct 2s.-The British steamship Rou-
-. has been wrecked at the mouth OF the
S,n. River. near Penche. One hundred anu
D persons were drowned and only nine
'l .avcd The Roumania had ffty-five passed.
W. w.. aboard, together with crew numbering
IYy-seven' .,o r.roo,, bavo
49,. taken to hospital near Panche' lhe
s,umspla's captain and pilot are among the LOST,
large ousntites of wreckage are washing ashore
N along the coast in the region OF the wreck .
Random, Oct. 2s.-The Roumania was an IRON
..,v steamship Of 1857 tons. belonging to the
Thor Line. and plying between Liverpool ana ana
aanIm Uibl She sailed from Liverpool for bombay
b'pnciober a. Her length was SG4 feet, breadth
2. sset and depth 20 10 feet. She was built AT
Gssgow in 1850.
p.nlehe near where the Roumana Is reported 10
80. h.en wrecked, Is fortified town of Portugal on
=. Atlantic Ocean. about fifty miles north OF the
south OF the Tagus
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
Launch of "Thc Pirate"
The Latest Addition to Our New Navy
Is the Swinest aud Most Formidable
ship of Her Glass AGOat.

Is the SWirest aud Most Formidable
ship of Her Glass AGoat.
TIL re was launched at the Cramps
shipyard in Philadelphia on Tuesday a
new government cruiser, the appearance of
which on the seas will work an important
event in the worlds naval progress. The
new vessel was appropriately christencd
the Columbia, though she is best known
by her nickname, the pirate" The ship
is original and essentially American in
type, model and design, and its office is to
be that of cOmmercc-dcstroyer pure and
simple, In this respect she will be the
swiftest and most destructive ship ahoat
The design has been to produce vessel
which can sail around the world without
coaling, and have the capacity Of ''spurt-
ing to a speed of over u knots and over
taking the fastest European liners. While
not designed to be iighting-ship, its
machinery, boilers and magazines are pro-
tected by armOr plating and an armored
deck, and while its armament is light
one il has formidable engine of attack in
a ram which can be driven at tremendous
speed. The ships real character is con-
cealed, so that at long distance it will look
like an innocent merchantmen, but at
short range it has a rapid-tiring armament
which can be employed with terrible effect.
The Columbia is an Alabama that cannot
be overtaken by any vessel now
afloat and in the event of naval ho,tilites
it will have any merchant marine at its
mercy.
She is 100 feet i'm length on the load water
/ line - feet in beam. and in draught -
feet This will make her more of a grey
hound than the Atlantic liners which, for
stability, are Obliged TO have much greater
beam. The coal carrying capacity OF the
cruiser will be greater than that of any
steamer or naval vessel i'm the world. The
/ big bunkers will hold 200 tons This
/ would be sufficient, az rate OF 10 knot,
an hour, to allow the cruiser to remain out
of port 100 days, or a radius of action OF
2b,24O knots. or nearly the circumference
/ of the earth. Fourteen knots will be the
usual speed of the cruiser, except when she
"
/ through the water like race horse. The
machinery of the cruiser will be more in
tricate than that of any steamer in the
world. There will be three triple expansion
engines each working a separate crew, one
on either side of the rudder and one above
it. The horse power of the engines under
forced draught will be 2O.550
"The Pirate" will carry no big guns
Not gun will be in sight, and the battery
will be abnormally light. comprising some
80 guns in all. The subdivision of the
hull is such as to form a double hull below
the water, and will offer as great security
against damage from torpedo attacks a,
can be given in a vessel of this class. She
could do irreparable damage before she
could be caught by any ship that could
whip her. The Columbia will be ready
for work October /, 1893. Her sister, No
Is, is now building al Cramps shpyard
No. Is will differ from the Columbia only
in the greater weight of her battery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
A 5000. 900 DefnIcation in Mexico.

The people of Pueblo, Mexico, are
greatly stirred up over the revelations of
corruption in state finances being made by
Austin Mora, acting governor of Pueblo.
An investigation was made into the ac-
counts of the general treasurer of the state
and according to the official examination
which has just been completed, shortage
of 5000, 900 was discovered. The accounts
of Ramon Marquese GalinO, eXgefateura
poltica, was also looked into and defal-
cation of several thousand dollars discov-
cred. Gen. RoSendo Marquese, the eN-
governor, is also charged with having fraud
ulently collected large sums of money from
the people for which he gave no official ac-
count,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
THE VERMONT NEWS.
Among the HOrsCmen.
THE Races u, Rutland Last week.


The races of the Rutland driving park
association last week were the best ever
seen in Rutland, and were witnessed by
1000 people on the first 1000 on the see
ond and 5000 OH the third day. The
winners and their owners were as follows:
Two-year-old class, Prince Nero, +. II.
Finch, Middlebury, fastest heat, 2:43t;
2:5O class, Laura Franklin, c. |. Paine,
Bridport, fastest heat 2:304; 2:2S class,
Harry McNair, Stouffer u Sanborn, Man
chester y. H., fastest heat 2:274; 2:37
class, Nutpine, G. COnkling, Glens Falls,
y. Y, fastest heat 2:314; 2:32 class, Or
well, j. A. Williams, Burlington, fastest
heat 2,314; three year-old class, Juno
Wilkes, w. J. IIowes, Hydevile, fastest
heat 2:37; Pap class, Moose, l.. I. Lowell
Il Son, Bellows Falls, fastest heat 2:3jt
2:24 class, Ace of Diamonds, G.. n. Percy,
Hoosick Falls, n. Y, fastest heat 2:29.
One of the best half mile trotting tracks
in Vermont has been built on the farm of
n. b. Hyde at Poultney. B. A. Rogers of
POultney lost five-year-old stallion last
week which was valued at $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
/LAWLEY.

The city stores are all hav-
ing a large demand for fine
Satines in Navy grounds with
white polka dots. The de-
mand exceeds the supply, but
| fortunately picked up a few
pieces which are now on sale
at IS cents yard.
Tomorrow | shall open at
8 ga and 10 cents yard some
choice new designs in crepe
cloths and Tussor cloths which
are now fashionable and have
heretofore cost more money.
One case of new styles in
best standard Prints just open
ed at 6 IA cents.
Large line Victoria Lawns,
Nainsook, Checks and other
White Goods.
We are opening new Blouse
Waists almost every day.
Navy Blazer suits, $3.50,
$685., $40, and SIo.85 are all
quick sellers; they come often
and go quickly.
In the Nonpareil Bell Dress
Skirts, made by the Beave
Co., OF Egyptian cloth we still
have the following colors, ma
Wy, wine, tan, mode, pearl,
drab, white and black, all
$3.50 each.
Have a few more of the
sailor style suits, navy trim
med with white braid, Sass
each; also a few misses sizes
in same suits.
Another lot of Calico wrap
pers and Calico Skirts and
Waists just received.
". /. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
Fifteen Miners Killed.

Fifteen miners met their doom in a
frightful explosion at the York farm col
liery at Pottsville, Pa, Saturday. Eight
were killed outright and seven died from
their injuries. A score or more of miners,
helpers and laborers were injured more or
less seriously. The explosion was caused
by break being made into long-aban-
doned feeder, from which an immense
volume of gas escaped with force sufficient
to penetrate the safety lamps carried by
the miners. The report was simply awful,
the earth trembled and every building in
the vicinity was shaken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
Another Murder at Lowell. Mass.

There was another murder at Lowell,
Mass, on Monday. For several weeks
Mrs. McCarron and Mrs. Mangan, two IT.
ishwomen, have been quarrelng and Mrs.
McCarron attacked Mr.. Mangan with a
broom. He took it away from her and
struck her across the arm. When McCar-
ron returned and learned what had taken
place he at once started for Mangan's yard
and during the fight which followed Man
gan cut McCarron's throat open with a
razor. Mangan was arrested. He had
thrown away the razor, but admits his
crime.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29

The Russian famine is coming to an end
AT least $3.50, 100000 has been given to
the sufferers.
Twenty houses were wrecked and many
more unroofed by cyclone at Hiteman,
Iowa, on Friday.
A cyclonic storm swept through several
towns in southern Dakota few days ago
and at Gettysburg the Methodist church,
two schoolhouses, five fine dwellings and
Is business buildings were destroyed. One
woman and two children were killed.
Iron River, a town go miles east of SUI
perior, Wis, was devastated by fire Satur-
day night and 800 people are homeless.
The loss was 100000.
Immediately following a thunder shower
at Gardiner, Maine, on Tuesday seven farm
buildings could be seen on fire at one time,
all having been struck by lightning.
Here it is again: Patti has decided on
her final, absolute farewell tour in Amer
lea, and has signed a contract for 40 opera
tic concerts, beginning in New York next
November.
A severe storm passed over Wheeling,
West Virginia, Sunday night and in Marsh
all county family of nine persons were
drowned by the flood following a sudden
NlOuh bulo
The Senate committee on interstate
commerce has agreed upon bill to compel
all railroad companies to equip their cars
with automatic couplers and brakes, begin
ming Jan. l, next.
A two-stOry building at Manchester
n. H., was burned on Sunday and Mrs
Mary Sargent, aged 70, persisted in the
flames. She reached a piazza and lad
der was raised, but she could not be res
cued.
Lightning struck the works of the Tide
water oil company at Bayonne, n. D., on
Saturday and the burning oil ran upon the
water and destroyed 100000 worth o.
property. Several vessels narrowly es
capped.
Albert H. Ruhl, who has been imposing
upon the widows of soldiers all over The
state of Connecticut, has been convicted
on three counts, sentenced to pay fine o
$50 on each, and to confinement in jai
for one year.
Friday night Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Scott
of Denver, Col, were almost chopped II
pieces in their bed by an unknown person
They were alive when discovered but can
not live. Peter Heenan, the former hus
band of Mrs. Scott, is suspected.
One of the mills of the American pow
der company at Acton, Mass, was blown
to atoms on Saturday, and Benjamin Ing
ham, who was running it, was Instant.
killed. The mill was new one and wa
started for the first time on Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
\ $4,000 Fire at Norwich.
4 Large Steam Will and 100000 Feet
of LmmIe IlpstrnYrd.

George a. Ames's large steam mill at
Norwich, VT, part of which was occupied
by the Anderson Box Shook and Lumber
company of Cambridge, Mass, was burn
ed Tuesday morning. The fire originated
in the boiler room, probably from shavings
near the furnace door. The yard contained
a large quantity OF sawed lumber. The
engine from Hanover arrived in season to
save a million feet, but about five hundred
thousand feet was destroyed. Mr. Ames
estimates his loss on the mill at $1,000;
loss on lumber 5000: insurance 5000.
The Anderson company employed thirty
men. which number would have been
doubled next week Oh the completion of a
large addition to the building Their loss
is probably 5000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29

Clayton G. Clough, printer now of
Boston and formerly of Fitchburg, has
been left 5000 by the will of Hereford
Drummond of London. The legacy is an
expression of gratitude, Mr.. Clough hay
ing stopped pair OF runaway horses at
the risk of his life, and thereby saving Mr..
Drummond and his daughter from injury,
in Halifax. about a year and half ago
L0ter-Mr Clough was formerly employed
on,the Montpelier Argus. He has gone to
London to prove his identity and to receive
his 50. 900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29

to two other barns, destroying all three
buildings with their contents, including
several cows and calves. Mr.. Looms,
who is "a years old, was so badly burned
about the head, arms and legs in attempt
ing to save his property that he is not eX-
pected 10 recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
over 800 Dwellings and 10 Business
Buildings Burned.

A fire broke out in a lumber manufact-
uring establishment at Bay City, Mich,
Monday afternoon and the brisk wind
famed the flames into a roaring contlagra-
ton. Before the fire was under control
over 300 dwellings, 40 business houses, four
hotels and two churches had been destroy
ed, causing loss of upwards of 81 100000.
Help was summoned from Detroit, Saginaw
and Flint, and the fire companies from the
two latter places responded. So far as
known only one person persisted in the
flames.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29

Since its first introduction. Electric Bltters has
gained rapidly in popular favor until now il is
clearly in the lead among pure medicinal tonics
aud Alternatives containing nothing which per
nits its use beverage or intoXicant II is rec
oguiz-d as the b st and purest medicine for all
mentS of stomach. liver or kidneys. II VIII cure
sick headache, Indigestion, constipation and drive
malaria from the system. Satisfaction guar
antetd with each bottle or the money will Dr. re-
funded. Price only - cents per bottle. Sold by
F. II. Holicn x co. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
For Over Fifty Yenr..

Mrs. Winsluw's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect success
Ii soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhGa Sold by druggists in every part of the
world Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Price
Twenty five cents a bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29

The best salve il. the world for cuts. bruises
sores. ulcers, salt rheuni, fever sores, letter
chapped hands Chblains. corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay
required II is guaranteed To give p rfect salts
faction or money refunded lice IS cents pei
box. For sale by +. II. Holden & Co
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
What Are the Wild Waves Saying

HAVE just been down to the beach TO listen
IL to the breakers roar one wave said quite
"Wo O wood, then magnif
icent breaker came along, its snowy looking crest
tumbling rapidly as il neared me, and think IL
said cash" anyway that is what sell wood
for. Not for fun, but for cash
GEO. S. PERRY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
The Spread Of Cholera in Russia.

Far from showing any signs of diminu-
tion cholera appears to be on the increase
in Russia, and to be extending the sphere
of its terrible activity throughout the
length and breadth of the European por-
tion of the empire. The dread disease is
but the natural and inevitable result of the
great famine which devastated so many of
the czar's fairest provinces last year. En-
perience in India, Egypt and other Oriental
countries has shown that great famines are
always followed, first, by typhus, both
among the people and the cattle, and
thereupon by cholera. Russia is no eXcep-
ton to the rule. The danger of the pesti-
lence spreading beyond the western borders
of the empire to the neighboring counties
is enormously increased by the travel on
the numerous lines of railroad which con-
meet the czar's dominlons with the re-
mainder of Europe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
Had the Chance

TINO BECOME better acquainted with you
i should like IL. To be sure we often meet,
but almost always in a business way. OF course
we are friends | am no ones enemy; but if we
knew each other better think il would he very
nice see people often with whom | speak IN
passing and as we meet think II wish knew you
better How is business do you ask That's
all right. l sell more vehicles each month and
work increases. With kindly wishes l remain
very respectfully yours d. l.. GRlGGS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29

Why don't you try Carriers Little Liver Pilsy
They are positive cure for sick headache and
all the ills produced by disordered liver. Only
one pill dose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
F. & NJ. EXCHANGE
ELLIOT STREET.
The North Atlantic Steamship Co

For Halifar, Port Hdirkesblry aud Charlotte
torn, connecting with the entire railway system
of the maritime Provinces. Steamers of this line
win sail from the south side Of Lewis wharf as
follows:
S. S. Britannia Saturday, July %; Wednes-
day, Aug, 3; Saturday, Aug, IL; Wednesday, Aug
"a; Saturday, Sept. 81 Wednesday, Sept, IA; Sat
urday, Sept "a
S. s, Carroll Wednesday July q; Saturday,
Aug. 6; Wednesday, Aug, Il; Saturday, Aug 27
Wednesday, Sept. z; Saturday, Sept. IL Wednes-
day, Sept. %.
S. S. Worcester Wednesday, July 90; Saturday,
July 30; Wednesday, Aug. l0 Saturday Aug. %;
Wednesday, Aug. 81 ; Saturday Sept 10; Wed
nesday Sept, 81 saturday, Oct /.
Returning: one Of the above steamers leaves
Charottetown every Monday aud Thursday even
ing NJ o o'clock: Port Hawkesbury every Tuesday
and Friday morning at 8; Halifax every Wednes-
day and Saturday at p. NJ
For freight or passage apply TO r. b, GARD
NER Manager 81 Atlantic Ave- Boston. Mass.
l.. II. PALMER, Ticket Agent, Old State House,
Boston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
The
Warm
Weather.
Has Begun
In Earnest,
So Has
Our Cut In
RefrigeratOrS'

We are determined not to carry over a single
refrigerator, therefore shall make prices that
will send them out with a rush. The assortment
is now complete, so come carly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Five are Dead.
Fourteen Persons are Poisoned by Eat
ing shore Dinner.

ing n ShOfe Dlhnffs
Fourteen persons were attacked after
eating a shore dinner at Salisbury Beach,
Mass, last Friday and five of them have
died The others have suffered terribly,
and three of them may die. The victims
are Mrs. David Webster, Mrs. w. Sanborn
and Leroy Smith of Haverhill, Mrs. Sophia
Wilson of Georgetown, and John Nc
earthly, a hostler at the Gable House, where
the people dined. Mrs. Webster was %,
Mrs. Sanborn 46, and Mrs. Wilson 36 years
old. The latter leaves two young children.
The Gable House is a first class hotel and
of the 20 people who dined there on Friday
ii were attacked. All were taken with
severe collie pains, vomiting and purging.
The doctors think that the poisoning came
from mineral salts, in the canned goods,
but some of those who are sick ate nothing
that was canned. The only thing that
everyone seems to have eaten was the blue
fish.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29

Constipation is positively cured by Carter's Lit
tie Liver Pills. Not by purging or weakening the
bowels, but by regulating and strengthening
them. This is done by improving the digestion
and stimulating the liver TO the proper secretion
of bile, when the bowels viii perform their Gus
tOmary functions in easy and natural manner.
Purgative pills must be avoided Ask for Carter
Little Liver Pills Price 25 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-07-29

Lanes Family Medicine moves the bowels
every day Most people need 10 use it.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-04-02
Storks Are Queer Creatures.

The owner of. a house near Berlin
found a single egg in the nest of a pair
Of storks, built on the chimney, and sub
stituted for it a goose's egg, which in
due time was Matched, and produced a
gosling instead of the expected storkling.
The male bird was thrown into the great
est excitement by this event, and finally
flew away. The female, however, re-
manned on the nest and continued to care
for the changeling as though it were her
own offspring. On the morning Of the
fourth day the male reappeared accom-
panied by nearly 500 storks, which held
a mass meeting in an adjacent field.
The assembly, we are informed, vas ad-
dressed by several speakers, each orator
posting himself on the same spot before
beginning his harangue. These delibera-
tiOns and discussions occupied nearly
the entire forenoon, when suddenly the
meeting broke up, and all the storks
bounced upon the unfortunate female
and her supposititious young one, killed
them both, and, after. destroying the
polluted nest, took wing and departed
and were never seen there again.-At-
lantic Monthly.