Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-13
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OAee-Dut the Latter Refuses.The Democratic 1slsctmen Elecs Mset ana Bleos Clerks and Futile Tax Cellsosor.
 about three hours yesterday with calm, yet determined look on his face, which evi- dsncsd the fact that there was something in tho wind.
 And there was.
 The newly elected town agent, James Rsy- nolds, hAd appeared and demanded that the affairs of the oAaos bs turned over to him. Town Agent Todd was astoundsd at the de- mand. It was n aet unprecedented in the history oftown aftairs of New Haven. It has bssa the usual, custom for the town agent and board of ssleotmsn not to take ofacs until January |. Consequently, Town Agent Todd did not know what to make of the demand made by Nr. Rsynolds. :. fairs of this o1ios," he said, with dignity
 "You won'm We'll, let mo call your at. tention to this statute law of the State of Connecticut, which is in the revision of 1678.n
 It reads e follows: All town onlcsn elected annually sy the town of after exceptsd, shan hold their respective oices ns q Ssr ns s.ooa their successers shall bs elected and quslned. ora. constsbles, town tressursrs, tressnrers and agents of town deposit and other town trust funds, pScssrs, ssssss of woisSss snd -s m.ssur.s poSnd keepers and all other ordinary town officers elected
 s ne Ss Of thsir election, and unsii tisir successors arc elected and qualified.
 MT. Todd looked at the statute keenly, but he was as firm as ever. "I shall not deliver up the office until the present board of se- 1 lectmen have taken aotion." MT. Reynolds was accompanied by Messrs. Fleisohner, Goodrich and Rowe, the other Democrats who were elected selectmen at the late town election.
 MT. Hillman and Sloat came in, but they refused to have anything to do with the act- "Have you any objection to us holding a meeting heres" askSd Mr. Reynolds of Town Agent Todd. swer.
 Then the Democrats went into the back room and had a meeting that lasted two hours.
 The outcome was that Fred B. Mallory was elected financial clerk to take Charles w. Pickett's place and Eugene McGann, brother of Alderman AcGann of the 3d. to succeed Theodore H. Macdonald. They also re-elec- ted Theodore Futile tax collector.
 All this time Town Agent Todd sat in his office, keeping possession of 1t. He didn't propose to have the Democrats get posses sion of the office until he was ready to give it up.
 The Democratic members, also elected Se- lectman Goodrich as permanent chairman, and it was voted to instruct Town Treasurer Richardson not to pay out any money by order of Town Agent Todd.
 The affair promises to become very inter- esting. Town Agent Todd has called meet ing of the present board for this morning at 10 o'clock.
 the best of 1t. It is conaidered 8 email piece of business on the part of MT. Reynolds and his associates. MT. Reynolds' object is to cause Town Agent Todd all the discomfort. ure he can because the latter tried to make various reforms that showed up the reckless way that town affairs had been run.
 MT. Reynolds named the two whom he wanted as clerks under him, although MT. Goodrich presented the name of Eugene Nc. Gam: It was prearranged plan. however, with Mir. Reynolds. Selectman Fleischner, although he lives in the Fourth ward, de- elined to present the name of any of the can- didatss in that ward for clerkship. It Ger. tainly looks as if Mir. Reynolds has the new Democratic seleosmen right under his thumb.
 How Is was Discovered.
 The firm of Pigott, Pardee & Ingersoll first gave knowledge of the change in the law to the incoming selsctmen. Until apprizsd by the firm the new oity fathers had no idea of the change in the law and were not expecting to enter upon the duties of their offices until January 1st, the usual time under the old law. Nr. Pigott informed Town Agent Rey- holds of the new law on Wednesday after- noen. Nr. Reynolds at once decided to make consulting his colleagues all were like Barkis willin' to begin work month or so earlier.
 Alling as Counsel Tor she ola Board.
 MT. John W. filling will appear as oounsel for the old board at the meeting of the old board this morning. It was reported last evening that Mr. filling had satisfied himself e to the opinion he would give which would be advice that the law compelled the exit of the previous board.
 Rumor Last Wight ofan Anicabls A d.
 jussmsns.
 There was also e rumor last night that some amicable arrangement might be made by which Mir. Todd would remain long enough to balance up the books and finish the adjusting of the outstanding business. Mr. Reynolds said last evening that he should be present at the office this morning in readiness to attend to the new business.
 Will Qualify.
 Tax Collector Futile and town and city treasurer K. G. Stoddard will prob. ably qualify for their respective offices to- day.
 MT. Mallsry's Appointment.
 The appointment of MT. Mallory as finsn- cial clerk of the board will meet with great deal of favor, both with Republicans and Democrats, and is one of the best appoint- ments to the position that could have been made.
 The ola BoarA Will Fight.
 It is quite evident that the present board will fight the mattsr. They say they have . good case. While there is . law that says the board shall be elected for one year from the day after election, yet there Is another law stating that the board shall serve for one year. This Is the stand which will be taken
 Burned. A tenement house in Waterville belonging to Lawrence Ruth of Waterbury was burned yesterday morning; loss $500. Tn January.
 The embezzlsment eases against 0. s. Pratt of Meriden come up at the January term ol the Superior court in this city.