Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-09
Alleged Incendiarisn.
The WoodIng Barn Again Fired-Thr
 

 The WOodIng Barn Again Fired-Three
 Arrests.
 Wooding's stable, on Grown street, be- tween ParlD and .HoAe, was set on fire yes terday morning about o'clock and, as be- Iieved by Fire Marshal Kennedy and Detec- tive Brewer, by one of three men now under arrest. The men were hack drivers employed by MT. Wooding, and named respectively Frederick Unmack, Joseph Sherry and George Erhler. They were arrested about o'clock yesterday afternoon, in Edw ard Nal ley's building, where one of the men oceu- pied @ room.
 The fire marshal had an investigation dur ing the day, and from testimony obtained from William H. Smith, Courtland M. Wood ing, the proprietor of the stable, Charles Woodruff, hostler, John G. North and others, a theory was formed, the facts learned being substantially as follows Unmack and one or two other employees of MT. Wood ing had been out all night with hacks. They had been to the Club House in Westville and in the morning, about the time of the fire, were somewhat under the influence of liquor. They should have reported at the stable with the teams at not later than 9 o'clock of the evening of the day before, and when they did get back, would in the natural course of bus mess have some money to return to Mr. Wooding Unmack got to the stable about the time of the fire, and after putting the horses in their stalls went into the hay loft, soon reappearing, but without having brought down any hay or straw. William H. Smith, who was down stairs feeding the horses, heard the cracking of the fire, and his nasty examination led him to call for help. By that time two of the men-Un- mack and Sherry-had notified MT. Wooding that his barn was burning. He asked Un- mack where he had been and was answered: '.Down to the Club House." On being asked if he had made anything, the man replied ''Not cent" MT. Wooding stated yesterday that he knew of no motive for setting fire to his property, but the same man who notified him of the fire also had notified him on the previous similar occasion. He thought that somebody might have done it in order to embarrass him in collecting his insurance. The theory formed by those who investigated the case was that the men had been out all night on frolic snd not having any money to show for the nights use of the carriages and horses they wantonly concluded to divert attention from their shortcomings by setting fire to the hay. The or more of the other occasions when MT. Wooding has suffered from the acts of an incendiary.
 John G. North, who heard the stories of a number of witnesses, believes that Cnmack kindled the fire.
 It is probable that the men will have their as es brought before the City court to day.
 Personal.
 Joseph Mcdonald, of this city, has sold the black trotting mare -"Black Bess' for $6oO to Frank Stevenson, of Meriden.
 Elliott Kimber1ee, of St. Paul's choir, sailed yesterday for Nassau for his health.
 A Wedding.
 About five hundred friends of Miss Jennie Brooks, of West Haven, daughter of George F. Brooks, and William B. Jackson, of New Haven, were present at their marriage Wednesday evening, in the Congregational church at West Haven. Rev. Mir. Squires was the officiating minister. The ushers were Warner Brooks, brother of the bride. and c. J. Munson, jr. The floral decorations at the church were elegant. After the cere- mony there was reception at the house of the brides parents. Many handsome pres ents attested the esteem and affectionate re- gard felt for the happy couple. The bride and bridesmaid both wore wine colored- silk dresses trimmed with plush. The newly welded pair went to Washington and will be away about fortnight.
 List of Patents Issued from the United States Patent Office the
 week ending Feb. 6, 1883, for the State of Connecticut, furnished us from the office of
 John E. Earle. Solicitor of Patents. New Haven
 Conn.,:
 M P. Bray, New Haven, assignor to I. Newman Go corset
 0. E. Buell.. New Haven. automatic fire extinguish- ing and alarm system.
 H Fl. CraiOie. Stamford. fire escaDa.
 J. Gardner, assignor to Winchester Repeating Arms Co.,, New Haven, machine for feeding metallic oar
 c. J. McDermott Sandy Hook. .pantaIoon protector.
 A. s. Nichols, New Haven, telephone transmitter
 A. B. Tanner, asaignor to Sargent O., New Haven, spring hinge.
 B. E. Thompson, New Britain commutator for dy- nano electric machines.
 Same. electric current regulator.
 c. H. Warrington, Torrington, making brass-headed nails.
 A. s. Barkentin, sssifnor to F. & F. Corbin, New Britain, ornamental panels articles of builders hardware.
 Y.P l.. A.
 The first anniversary entertainment of the Y. P. l.. A. took place at 169 Whalley avenue Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, at o'clock, and was in all respects very enjoyable affair. The entertainment was one of the best ever given by amateurs in this city and was great ly enjoyed by the large and select audience present Encores were numerous and we'll deserved. Where everything was. so well rendered it is hard to discriminate, but es- pecial praise is due to Misses E. W. Schnee- loch, l.. II. Southworth, F. J. Bail, E. V. Loomis, Mil1ie Schneelocb, N. E. Worden and Messrs. F. A. Southworth, E. B. Seeley and I. W. Lyon. The vocal trio Hush thee my babie" at the commencement of part ?, was very pretty and exceedingly well ren- dered and heartily appl auded. ''The Frog Hollow Lyceum," 8 farce in one act whic h closed the evenings entertainment, was ex- ceedingly well rendered and scored decided hit. The costumes were very fine and in strict keeping with the spirit of the farce. The success of the piece was largely attrib- utable to the acting of Miss Florence J. Bail, as Polly Shipper, an aged spinster, who was ably supported by Messrs. Southworth, Lyon and Seeley, and Misses Southworth, Schnee- lech and Loomis.
 It was very much regretted that Mir. B. D. Bassett, jr., was detained at home by sick ness and unable to take his part in the elabo- rate programme.
 The officers of the association are Frank A. Southworth president; Edward B. Seeley, vice president; Ives W. Lyon, secretary; Miss Florence J. Bail, treasurer.
 Executive Committee-Miss Estella Y. Loomis, Miss Millie Schneeloch.
 Committee on Arrangements-IIiss E. W Miss L. H. Southworth, Miss E. J. Bail
 In place of the regular meeting next Satur- day evening, banquet will be rendered the members of the society.
 The Court Record. Superior CourU-Civn side-Judge Am
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 The case of Gardner vs. New Haven and N ha nn,,tor, raiIraad nnrnnanu an action to