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The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
Armenian Trial . Farce,

A letter from Angora, from trustworthy
recent trial of Armenians there for scdlton
was conducted. The judges were three Turks
one Greek and one Catholic. The court re-
fused TO hear witnesses who were ready to
prove an alibi for the prisoners or TO listen to
the prisoners statements as to the tortures
they had endured, declaring that the trial
must not be delayed. The public prosecutor
asked one prisoner why he had not sent tel
egram to the sultan. The reply came instant
ly: "Wc did; but the telegram was given to
you and you still have it." The prosecutor
did not deny the charge.
One of the prisoners boldly avowed the ex-
istence OF an Armenian secret society, the
members Of which were sworn 10 risk their
lives In behalf Of the oppressed people. They
might suffer but others were ready To take
their places until protection was given 70
their Lives and property.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
Ambassador Bayari Mt Court.

The Hon. Thomas T. Bayarl, the first
American ambassador to Great Britain, pro-
ceeded on the 2and from London to Windsor
Castle, where he presented credentials from
the American government 10 the queen. In
accordance with the usual custom that cN-
lists in the ease of ambassadors, state car
riage was furnished by the British govern
ment to convey Mr. Bnyard from hi, hotel to
the railway station. Upon his arrival at the
station he was received by General Sir
Christopher Teesdae, master Of ceremonies,
Mr.. Bayard was conducted to II special car
rlage In waiting foe him, in which he travel
ed TO Windsor. \ state carriage waited his
coming ut Windsor station, and Mr.. Bayard.
who was accompanied By his wife, entered 1t
and was driven 10 the castle, where, after the
usual forma,ities, he presented to her majesty
the letters appointing him us the representa-
tive OF the United States at the court of ST.
James. Lord Roseberry, minister of foreign
affairs, Travelled on the train with Ambassador
Bayard and introduced him TO the queen.
Mrs. Bayard wore "A costume OF light gray
and after Mr.. Bayarl had presented his ere
dentials she was presented to her majesty.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
Second Ballot. In Germany.

Friday and Saturday, resulted as follows
The Social Democrats won "a constituencies.
the National Liberals 10, Conservatives l3,
Richterists 10, Democrats Z, Clcricals7. Radi-
cal Unionists 6, Free Conservatives 4. Simon
pure Anti-Semites 4. Poles 3. The 3l6 con-
stituencies, of which the elections have been
held, are thus divided among the parliamcni-
ary groups: Clericals 75. Social Democrats
SO, Conservatives and Agrarians So, National
Liberals 35, Radical Unionists II. Poles Is,
Free Conservatives IA, Independent Clcricals
IL, Alsatians Z, Democrats 15, Anti-Scmite>
Z, RIchterists l5 OF the 3l6 deputies whose
elections have been reported, 1865 will enter
the Reichstag opposed to the army bill and
$50 favoring. Eighty-one constituencies are
still to be heard from
The Social Democrats are jubllant and
boast that they will 90 TO Berlin, Jul, (, witt
fully fifty five deputies
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
FLAMES ABOUT BRECKENRIDGE
Narrow Escape of the Town from Do
struction.


A dispatch from Breckenridge on the 22nd
Gays:
This town narrowly escaped complete de-
structlon this afternoon from the immense
forest hre which has been raging furiou7ly
for the past two dsys GA the north side oil
town by The citizens turning out en- masse
and hghilug 1t back foot by foot by Telling
timber and running bucket lines In every
direction for three long hours until Its on
ward course was at last checked. Many
resident. spent hours saiurating the roofs Of
their houses with buckets of water and small
hose, and many families packed Up their en-
tire household belongings and carried or
hauled them TO places Of comparative safety.
Several cabins outside Of the city limits
furnished food for the flames Tonight
yatchmen will be stationed on the hillsides
and like places of observation, ready 10
alarm the town should the fire approach dan
eerously near again. 1t was only by the
heroic work Of the employees of the ouray
Mining and Milling Company that the shaft
house on Brooks hill wa. saved
Thi. Is the worst forest fire seen in this
section since 1850, and # seems almost mlracu-
lous to eye-witnesses that the town has so far
escaped Inc hre Is sweeping oh "'N1'H
Boreas at 4 rapid rate, leaving path oil con-
plete destruction, more than mile Wide, be
hind
The Union Pacific Railway Company have
called out extra forces from Leadyile 10
patrol the track from here TO Borea', and
prevent as much damage as possible The
section men we're sent out this afternoon to
look after the company's property, alter
which they aided the citizens OF the town In
fighting the flames.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
scnntor stanfnrI,, Wcnlth.

careful estimate Of the late Senator
Stanfords property indicates that its value
IS somewhere In the neighborhood OF s35,-
600, 900. The estate consists In large part Of
one-fourth share in the Pacific Improvement
Company, the legal association through
which Stanford, Huntington, Hopkins,
scarlcs and Croker control the Southern
Pacific company. Its nominal assets in the
way Of railroad property amount to S2l0, ,000,-
900, but the actual value is about $50 per
share or Si2,OOO.00O, OF which Sanfordis
holdings are worth Sl0,00O,OO0. Besides This
the Pacific improvement Company owns
a large block OF Southern Pacific bonds, on
which the interest IS five and six per cent.
annually. Stanfordis share Of these bonds
Is said to be Sli,0OO,OOO net. From the stocks
and bonds alone the Stanford estate Is said
TO receive an income OF nearly 81 200, 900 an.
nually.
Then there Is the San francisco cable rail
road property, that pays ten per cent.
nually on Sl2,000,0O0, Of which Staniord's
share is 5000, ,0Oo, lie leaves 100000 acre.
OF land, including the great Vina vineyard,
the Palo Alto property, the stock farm and
other real estate worth sj,000,OO0 aLd other
personal property worth sl,000,0O0, making
the aggregate value of the estate worth about
s35, 900, 600, on which there is an annual In.
come OF perhaps S3,00o,000
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

The demand for domestic help IL
Chicago has increased so rapidly and
so inviting has become the field there
that it is said New York city, Chi
cago's only rival. has been evacuated
altogether by the artists of the cham
ber and the cuisine Domestic help
is as scarce in New York as 4
generosity, and that states tEc case
as plainly as 1t is possible to state
it The devoted old knickerbockcrs
goods. and thus in the development,
of the species is the can opener made
to take the place of the once skillfu
housewife.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
l,lx Rush to Chicago.

Strangers are pouring into Chicago by
thousands from every direction, and so great
Is the rush 10 the Worlds Fair that, while
in some cases the baggage department forces
have been increased I h eel fold and the bag.
gage room in proportion, 1t is as much as the
roads can do to handle the enormous traffic.
A distinct feature is the tremendous rush of
European travel So great is the traffic al
ready that at the Polk Street, Grand Central,
Illinois Central, Union and other big depots
trains are arriving in sections of nine to
eleven coaches each, as large or larger than
the regular passenger trains, the sections
numbering from two up to five. The heaviest
rush seems to be from and TO the East, and
the fact that the incoming and outgoing trains
carry about an equal number of people argues
that 1t is steady Worlds Fair crowd that is
being handled
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
ANARCHISTS ARE pARooneD
Ficidrn, y che and schwib Freed by
Governor Nltgrld.

Governor NirEeid.
Governor Aligcld OF Illinois. on the 2jth,
issued pardon- TO samuel Flcldcn, Oscar
Nccbc aud Michael schWab, the anarchist.
now serving terms OF imprl-pnmrnt at Joliet
pcnltentlnTy for alleged completely In the
Haymarkct riot 10 Chicago the night Of May
T. lssG, The panlon mcs,age contain. l7,Oll
words The royernor take, the ground that
these men did ntt have fair trial and that
the court was prcjudiccd. He scoscs Judge
Gary and Chief d Police Bouic,l severely.
The governor quotes a statement made by
the then chief Of police, Eber-old, from
which 1t appears that it was the policy Of a
number Of police officials to stir up sentiment
aud feeling by largely cXaggerarnE the mum
her and activity OF the anarchists. He says,
referring to one OF the officials, captain by
the name OF Setback. after We got the au-
archist societies broken up, scsaaek wanted
TO send out men to again organize the new
societies hight away. YJu sec what this
would do. He wanted to keep the thing boil
ing, keeping himself prominent before the
public. Well. sat on that. did not be-
lieye In such work, and of course sehanek
did not like 1t. After heard all that, I be-
gan to think there was perhaps no; 20 much
to all this anarchist business as they claimed.
and | believe | was right. Setback thinks
he knew all about those anarchists. Why, |
knew more at that time than he knows to-day
about them ! was following them closely,
As soon as Schaack began to get some notoTi-
ETY., however. he was spolltd.H
From this It appear, says the governor,
that most Of the so-cailcd conspiracies were
really mere creations of loiice officers who
cndeavorcd TO have them organized with the
hope of gaining glory and reward by subse-
quently ''discoyering' them.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

RAILROAD managers declare tina,
they are in business not for scnti-
ment but Tor money, and that they
propose to keep worlds fair rates nj
such II figure AS will make the mos,
money. II by this statement they
nean that they will invite travel by
reasonable rates, their expectations
will he fulfilled. II. on the other
hand. the intention il to keep fare,
up to point unattainablc except by
people Of easy circumstances. they
will be disappointed.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
The Denver Police Board.

The new members of the Denvcr Fire and
Police Board, Jackson Orr and w. G. Trim
BILE, have organized with ID. J. Martin the old
me nber OF the board. Messrs. Stone and
Phelps, who were removed by the governor,
decline to surrender the offices and Chief OF
Police Neatch stands by them. The new
board has suspended Vcatch. The other city
officers and the police and fire departments
recognize the new board. The matter will
probably come up before the courts before
long.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

Is Mexico, through the alleged
neglect of a mining superintendent,
sixteen laborers were roasted or
suifocatcd. The superintendent is
held on a charge Of murder Such
extreme severity would seem strange
in the United States. although il
must not be Inferred that the culpri,
would escape uuscathcd He might
be ccnsured by u coroner's jury, and
even admonished not to encourage.
the episode to repeat itself
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

No MORE must the almond-eyed
deniscn of Annoy read Confucius OF
an evening by the titful light OF
American kerosene Boss Toatsi has
said it, and what he says in Annoy
''goes' But there is plenty OF
kerosene to be had from Baku in
Russia, so that tho natives of Annoy
will not suffer serious inconvenience
from this order. 1t is the Yankee
importer who viii suffer.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

A CITIZEN. having knocked tooth
down the throat OF another citizen
sets up the defense that the tooth
was false. If he can prove that a
hand made incisor is more digestibl
than the natural one, or drops into
the surprised stomach with more
Ojngcnial kcrplunk. it is possible
that the defense will be regarded Us
of mitigating character. 1t is well,
however. that there are indiciaI
lens.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
Denver Markets.

Eggs, ranch lsc, state 15c; butter
bcs, creamery 23d24c, dairy zoe; hay, up
and baled sli@sl2, second bottom sl0(dtll; /;
alfalfa 800; wheat s5c, corn, bulk
7sc, sacked s1c oats, sl.ls; sacked sl.eI {;
potatoes &2,55; cattle, choice steers $500
400, cows &c 230tdt3,0O, native feeders go
aS3.25; hogs, choice $3.50, spring chickens,
$500 81 90 per doz; hens, l2c.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

Az effort is again being made to
discrcdit the Eads Jetties at the mouth
of the Mississippi, it being alleged
that sandbars are forming at the head
of the South pass. Taken all in all,
the jetties would appear to have
demonstrated their utility better than
= majority of river improvements.
and if it is necessary, as was antici'
patcd at the time of their congtruc
tion. they may be extended at any
time.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

CONDOLENCES are rife these days
The German elections took place on
the anniversary of the day when HIS
barons made King John sign magma
charta. As the reichstag is to meet
on the anniversary of the American
declaration OF independence it may
adjourn on the anniversary OF the de-
etruotion OF the Bastile.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

PRESIDENT CARSor of France is to
be commisserated. 1t is not so much
that affairs OF state have weighed
him down as that he is troubled BY
the presence in his distinguished per
son of sluggish and irritable liver.
The burden OF carrying large re-
public may be endured, but coupled
with this kind of u liver it becomes
a hardship.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

COUNT ToLsTor says he regards
poetry as generally the product OF
literary wantonness. literary frivolity
and literary insolenoe He must
have been reading the output ol
American magazines
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
NEEKER,

FARaAGuT's old Rag-shlr. the Hart
lord, whose scuppers ran half full OF
the blood of heroes more than once.
is to bc put in commission next year
with battery of modern ordnance.
She Is glorious reminder OF naval
prowess and will be maintained
chiefly on account of her patriotic
associations.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

FIVE OF the graduates at West
Point this year must be satisfied with
. years pay and an honorable dis
charge, there being no vacancies for
them in the army. The education
thev have received. however. is
worth good deal to them in any
walk of life.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

THERE has been a boom in retail
business in London, all on account OF
the approaching marriage of Princess
May Every shopkceper in the big
CITY wishes there might be royal
marriage in Britain every summer.
The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01

Now that it is authoritatively an.
nounced that the common hog Is
capable OF being trained to an cxhi
bition OF higher intelligence than any
other animal we sincerely hope tina,
his manners in street cars aud other
public places will he carefully looked
aftcr by somebody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-21
SECOND REGIMENT LEADS
Figures of Merit of the National Guard
 For November.

Figures of Merit of the National Guard
 For November.
 The adiutant general yesterday issued the official order giving the figures of merit of all organizations of the National Guard for November. the first month of the drill season. The most interesting fact is that the Rockville company, Com pany c, First regiment, is rated 100, the highest possible figure, indicating that each of the 6S members of the company attended each of the four drills held during the month This is continuing the re markable record made by the company last drill season.
 The Second regiment looms up with 95.11, the highest and lowest companies being respectively, D, New Haven Blues, 99.27; II, Middletown, S5.43. with but 57 members. Company k, Wallingford is down to 56 men, but all the other com panies have 6S menr each-the maximum number-except B and c. which have 66 men each.
 The First regiment is rated nt 92 30; the Fourth, S9.25. and the Third, S5.35 The Brigade signal corps is rated 9236, the first section being lowest with So. The first section ofsthe machine gun battery is second in order of merit of the sections with 95.73, the battery attaining 95.45.
 The first separate companyis is rated S7 90 and the battery of light artillery S6.26.
 The order provides that the drills of Monday evening. Janu,ry 1, may be omitted by all organizations, the time re quired to be made up on the other drill nights of the month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-21
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Excerpts From the Columns of Our Dail
 Exchanges.

Excerpts From the Columns of Our Daily
 Exchanges.
 Miss Annie D. Hallock, a public school teacher in Bridgeport, rescued tbree men from drowning Monday evening, while A crowd of men stood by and looked on. The three men had fallen through the ice while skating.
 The American Velvet company of Stonington will probably be victorious in its struggle with its employees. Men from New York are fast taking the strikers places. Eighteen of the strikers were ar rested Tuesday for breach of the peace and other disorderly conduct.
 While Mrs Sarah Palmeter was looking at the window decorations of a large dry goods store in Bridgeport yesterday morn ing thief snatched her pocketbook con- taininS about Sl1. Michael Bura, a Hun garian. was arrested as the thief, but the stolen property was not found on him.
 Papers in a suit for $lO,O damages were served by Attorney John J. Walsh on Borough Clerk James Hubbell of Norwalk, yesterday. in an action brought by Mrs Anna Hall to recover claim from the borough resulting from injuries received last winter The plaintiff stumbled and fell on a sidewalk near the Norwalk hotel and broke her leg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-21
VERY NARRow ESCAPE.
A NauKatuek Road Train Almost Thrown
 InAn ahn RIror ah RrIhrannrh

A Naugatuek Road Train Almost Thrown
 Into the River at Bridgeport. . An accident occurred to the TAO Nauga- tuck passenger . train for this city at Bridgeport last evening, and but lfor the prompt action of the train hands in bring ing the train to a stand still a serious catastrophe would have resulted, in which the loss of life would have been appalling, owing to the fact that the train was almost upon the railroad bridge at the time. The train had pulled out of the depot with Con- ductor Tim Daly in charge. Engineer Baker opened wide the throttle. The en- zine pilot was upon theS bridge, when sud denly the gong in the cab signalled the en- gineer to stop which he did by reversing the lever and putting on the air brakes. Conductor Daily. who pulled the bell rope, was passing through the second coach when he was thrown from his feet by the jumping of the car. Passengers clung to their seats in terror while ladies screamed with fright.
 As the train was brought to a standstill there was wild rush to the doors to ascer- tain the cause of the bouncing of the cars. It was s-discovered that the rear trucks of the second coach had jumped the track and had run along the ties about 100 feet, gradually from the center until the car ex- tended over the embankment several feet.
 The ties were cracked and splintered from the weight on the wheels. Had the truck reached the bridge, car length dis tant, the train would have undoubtedly been hurled into the river below.
 Immediately after Conductor Daily had ascertained the damage he telegraphed for the wrecking crew which arrived in a short time with Section Foreman Rielly in command. After three hours hard work the wheels were replaced on the track. As the work was,.in progress. all east and west bound trains were run on the west bound track.
 The train reached Waterbury forty-five minutes late. The passengers were trans ferred to the smoking car and brought to Ansonia, where another coach was at torhad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-21

ground with the speed and tirelessness of a deer. On the last lap he fairly ran away rom ms nearest competitions and finished an easy winner in 29 minutes 47 seconds. Bean, the second man to finish, was a quar- ter of mile behind when Clark crossed the winning mark
 Clark time for the first mile was min ntes S5 seconds; for two miles, II minutes 5s seconds; for three miles. l5 minutes 46 seconds. and for four miles, 23 minutes @ seconds. The Dorchester crack s entire per formance plainly demonstrates that he Is one of the best cross country runners at five miles in America. If he continues to i'm prove, he may develop into a formidable rival of such famous runners as T. P. Con neff, George w. Orton and w. D. Day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-21
TIMELY TOPICS.

100, GOO men have been cured of the de- sire to drink intoxicating liquor. Try the Eureka Gold Cure Go, they can cure you. Secrecy guaranteed. terms reasonable. Call or write. 23 Leavenworth street, A. C.. Mintie, manager.
 The l35 pound wedding cake to be dis tributed at Co G's ball, December 29, is on exhibition in the window of O'Brien's bakery an South Main street It was made by James Stout and is beauty,
 Tomorrow will be special bargain day at Miller X Peck's.
 I. Chase is selling his entire stock of trimmed hats at greatly reduced prices Call and see.
 Kelly has oceans of candy this week at all of his stores. He makes it while you wnit.
 For Christmas trees, holly, mistletoe, palms, etc. call on A. Dallas, 32 Union street, or 6S Bank street.
 E. T Turner lS Go have very large stock of goods that must be moved at once. Prices are low.
 Read the price liR of the New England liquor warehouse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-21
Reid & Hughes
GLOVES.

Permit us to say that business is getting lively here. and if you wish to do your holiday trading with comparative comfort it will be necessary for you to come soon, we will be getting more crowded every day In staple goods. Gloves, probably come next to Handkerchiefs in popularity for gift purposes and our stock is replete
 Ladies i button Gloves, tans. greens and English tans, at S1 % a pair.
 Ladies button Gloves, in heavy cape tan, at Sl % pair.
 Ladies' i button Gloves, in light tans and reds, at $1 % pair.
 In Ladies lined Gloves, our prices are, 75c, $1.o % and Sl .39 pair.
 Children's lined Gloves. at S7Ic and Sl l. pair.
 Ladies hook. Foster Gloves, in all the staple shades. at $1.OO a pair Better grades, at .25, S1.50 and S2. .25,
 In Ladies Biarritz Gloves, We have n complete assortment of all shades and colors, best quality only, at 79c pair
 Mems English walking Gloves. extra heavy, at 9Sc pair. regular price S1 25.
 Mems extra heavy lined kid Gloves, at S1 co, S1 .25 and 1.39.
 Mems lined kid Gloves, with fur tops, at Si.47 pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-21
A. F. COWles

In speaking of our Holiday Goods We would mention our latest arrivals. which are large lne of Hand Painted Pin Cushions, also Hand Painted Bolting Cloth Cush q t,,,. , , cupid dens. the cutest' present for any lady. Hand Painted Table Covers. for Art Needle work, with Sofa Pillow Covers to match. quite new. Stamped Linen center pieces for table, also for various table uses. Our shopping Bags, are the admiration of all for two reasons. their beauty, and price. Handkerchiefs. from the cent Cotton, to the large Silk; for Gents neckwear, all new and elegant patterns. Sofa Pillows and Head Rests all shades and prices. many our own production Pocket Books. 25 cts. regular 35ct goods. Pictures and Picture Frames, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-21

Joseph Harrington and James Luddy brought civil suit, through attorney James E. Russell. to-day, against George Roberts and George Speirs to recover $500 damages for injuries received. The plaintiffs were shot by Roberts, an employe of Speirs, on his farm on Town Plot while gathering nuts last fall.
 H. Clausen & Go, brewers, of New York, have brought suit through their at torneys, O'Neill and Russell, against John H. Fruin to recover s1 900 for converting the goods, stock and fixtures of NJ. O'Loughlin, the Bank street saloon keeper, The case is returnable in the January term of the Waterbury superior court.