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The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
MARTINS CASE CONSIDERED
FIRE COMPASSIONATE HELD 4
 LENGTHY SESSION.

Comm, ,ssioners Refused to Disclose What
 Was Done at the Mestinr-rhs Result
 However, btained From Another Sou, co
 Martin Pleaded Guilty.
 A special meeting of the board of fire
 commissioners was held last evening
 for the purpose of considering the
 charges of intoxlcation made against
 Captain Charles B. Martin of steamer ?,
 who has been under suspension for
 several weeks The meeting was held
 behind closed and locked. doors. and so
 carefully were the proceedings of the
 meeting guarded that even after ad-
 journment the members of the commits
 sion absolutely refused to impart any
 informa ton as to what disposition was
 made of the case.
 It is understood, however, that Martin
 pleaded guilty to the charges as read.
 and asked for lenlency. The members of the board discussed the matter at
 considerable length, and although they
 refused to give out any information, 1t Is said that they decided to give Mar tin one more chance.
 After the meeting was over Commis- sloners Casariego and Mcdonald were interviewed, but both fatly refused to state what had been done with the case. Indeed, the statements made by the two commissioners were widely at va rience. Commissioner Casariego said that he was not at liberty to say any, thing in reference to the meeting, but that the case had been disposed of. When asked what the sentence was he absolutely refused to say anything in reference to the subject
 On the other hand Commissioner Nc Donald stated emphatically that the
 case had not been entirely disposed of,
 and consequently no action had been taken. He said further that the case | would again come up at the next meet ing of the board, and be finally disposed of at that meeting. This statement was subsequently, conflrmend by Commis- sioner M. F. Walker, who also said that the case was still unfinished.
 Notwithstanding the attempt to keep the proceedings of the meeting secret it was subsequently, ascertained from what is believed to be an authoritative
 source that the members of the board had decided the case, and after a lengthy discussion had come to the conclusion to give Martin still another
 chance. The persons from whom this infnrma ton was obfatEed said that the board had decided to reduce Martin to
 the ranks for one year and to suspend
 him from duty for two months, his sus- pension to date from the date of the offense.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
scHEuEs MULTIPLY.
New development In the Financial Com
 plications-


 piioations-
 St. Johns. N, F.. Dec H,-The finan. cial complication here received a new development to-day from the announce ment in a telegram published in a government organ to the effect that a bill to guarantee the Union ,ank's paper currency would be introduced in the legislature either tonight or on We'd nesday next.
 The schemes. put forward for the solving of the financial difficulty multi ply daily, the latest Of which is for the establishment of Q new bank. the present concerns to go Into liquidation, their paper being taken over by the new bank at its valuation.
 Considerable opposition has already developed towards the proposition of the government to extend aid to any banking institution whether solvent or insolvent and what the result of this opposition will be remains to be deter mined In the near future.
 The Union bank still stands high in the general estimation of the public and it's notes are being taken in trade everywhere, but the agitation for the prosecution of the directors and the manager of the suspended commercial bank shows no signs of cessation. It Is impossible now to send post office money orders either to Europe ol to America, as the postal department here has no means of transmitting money.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
OFFICERS SEND PROTEST.
Charges Against Admiral Ting Said sb be
 Untrue.

Charges Against Admiral Ting Said sb be
 Untrue.
 London, Dec. A.-The Times cprre- spondent in Tientsin says:
 The Chinese and foreign officers of the Chinese fleet have sent to Prince Kung unanimous protest against the punishment of Admiral Ting for the de- feat of the squadron in the battle at the mouth of the Yalu. They declare that the charges against him are unjust and they would resign if he should be punished. Consequently an edict has been issued continuing Ting in his com mand. It was the Foo Chow clique which busted Admiral Ting. They con- spired against him and prompted the censors to falsely accuse in order to avenge the execution of their comrade, Captain Fong.
 Japanese cruisers lately have been ex- amining the Shan Tung coast. They seem to be selecting a landing place whence to threaten Wei-Hai-Wei. Shao Tao Leon is ineligible to the peace mis- sion to Japan, owing to the fact that he offered rewards for Japanese heads when he was governor of Formosa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
FAYORy THE REILLY BILL.
Another Scheme In Regard to the Union
 tacific K ,ad.

AnOtner SCueho iu hcRutu so sao cH'o"
 iacific K ,ad.
 Brooklyn, Dec. 24.-A special from Washington to the Eagle says:
 Attorney General olney devoted the early hours of the morning to consid- ering a proposed scheme to clear of the Union Pacific indebtedness to the government.
 A syndicate now proposes to the at- torney general the following scheme They will take the government and pay s33, ,0O0,000 the amount of the original indebtedness. The government will of course lose the interest on the money but the question which the attorney general Is now considering is, will Ii not be better for the government to dc this than to lose everything and be obliged to take the road?
 MT. Olney is anxious that before he goes out of office a settlement shall in some way be reached, but he desires that the government shall get all il possibly can. He favors the Reilly bill in so far as 1t will reduce the interest on the Union Pacific bonds from 3 to per cent, but he realizsi .at there, arr a great many members of congress who are opposed to doing anything at all of the railroads He does not say he favors accepting the syndicate's offer Of 33,0OO,000. He simply has received the proposition and is giving 1t the consid. eration that 1t deserves.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Harvard as.s !. Rennettt

Boston, Dec. 24.-Tfse will of the late Rev. George E. Ellis was to-day filed in the probate office. It gives to the Massachusetts Historical society $3O,0O0 and his house, No.:110 MaTl- borough street, with substantially all its contents It also gives $10,O00 to the American Antiquarian society. The remainder and residue of the es- tate Is given to the president and fel- lows of Harvard college to constitute fund to be known as the Harvard Ellis Fund.-" in memory of his son, John Harvard Ellis, an alumnus of '62 The proceeds of the fund are to be used by the president and fellows at their own discretion, except in the divinity.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
MILFORD.

Dec. 24.-Mr. and Mrs D. Trea Plumb and their son, Warren, of Center street have gone to North Haven tt spend Christmas with friends.
 Miss Hattie Ford will spend Christ mas with her son. General George H Ford, at the New Haven house.
 MT. Brady. with his wife and daugh. ter. Ruth, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Jourdan on Lafayette avenue.
 Miss Ida Beach is at home for the holidays enjoying her vacation with her parents in Woodmont Miss Beach has charge of a school in Danielson. vile, this state.
 MT. and Mrs. William Darlington o1 New York city are in town for the holidays, which they will spend with Mrs. Mary Darlington. ...
 Editor Davis of the Milford Citizen is to spend Christmas day at his home in Glen Cove, l.. I. . f.rp,.g..
 There will probably be turkey sup. per at the Bicycle club rooms on New Years day. ..5! ....
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
BURNED TO DEATH,
4 Woman and Her Servant Fatally ....H Injured.

A Woman and Her Servant Fatally
 & Injured.
 Melrose, Mass, Dec. 24.--Mrs. Sidney Howe and her servant, Maggie Calla- han, were burned to death this after noon. The servant was shaking down the kitchen stove, when live coal fell on her dress. In moment her clothes were ablaze, too. Her screams attract ed Mrs. Howe, who seized some cloth ing and attempted to extinguish the flames. Mrs. Howe's clothes caught fire and she ran to the door to call assist ance, falling insensible in the doorway.
 Chief Engineer Lunde and several other men happened to be near and they rushed in and extinguished the flames. Miss Callahan was terribly burned and died at the hospital one hour later She was twenty-seven years old and lived in Houlton, Me. Mrs. Howe died about four hours later with out, regaining consciousness. She was twenty-six years old and leaves a hus- band and two children. She was we'll known In church and society circles.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
BURNS UPBRXIDED ART z
He Had Q Warm Conference W
 Chief EngIneer

IuE'ueoH
 Indianapolis. Dec. 2L-In an inte rview here to-day John Burns the English labor leader and member of parliament, said:
 The decision of Judge Woods in the case of Debs is an outrage upon the workingmen of America. It was pro- noted by his leaning toward corpora tions and he was the tool of monopo- lists and capitalists. While Debs as a general proposition is an unsafe leader, he was exactly right in this case and deserves the support of every fair-mind- ed man."
 It leaked out to-day that Chief Ar thur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers had rather warm confer ence with MT. Burns yesterday. In which the latter defended Debs and up- braided Arthur for action in refusing to lend his support and that of the brotherhood during the recent strikes. Chief Arthur attempted to show up the weaknesses and mistakes of the leader but Burns retorted to the effect that it was the principle involved and not Debs that should have been tried. He declared that the Pullman strike was justified. if ever a labor, struggle was.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
ISA SWEEPING DENIAL.

Germany Sends Out Note on the Captain
 Dreyfus Case.
 Paris, Dec. 24.-The German embassy has issued note denying that anybody connected with it ever had direct or in- direct relations with Captain Dreyfus or ever made an effort to have Dreyfus tried in camera instead of in open court.
 This sweeping denial is the German governments answer to the sentencing of Dreyfus for alleged betrayal of French military plans to the embassy in Paris and to the violent attacks made upon the embassy by the Paris press.
 The newspapers have continued to lay the burden of Dreyfus' treason at Count Muenster's door despite his protest to M. Hanotoux against their charges. In the last few days they have reiterated with great positiveness that Count Muenster interfered to secure secret trial so as to keep from general knowl- edge the fact that the prosecution was based on an discriminating letter taken from the embassy. The German note closed with the declaration that "all such statements are malicious fabrica- tions." %&
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Death of a Bright Child.

Four-year-old Pauline Goldsmith, daughter of Frank H. and Mary Mills Burke. died at the residence of her grandfather, R. w. Mills of Park street, Sunday after brief illness. She was a remarkably bright child for one oe her years and much beloved by all who knew her. Her mother, Mary Mills Burke, died at Steinway, l.. l., eight months ago and since that time until Ter death has resided with her grand- parents in this city. The child's fun- eral will take place from the residence of R. w. Mills tomorrow morning at Ii o'clock and the remains will be talk en to South Norwalk for interment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
THEY WILL FIGHT A DUEL.
PISTOLS, TO BE THE WEAPONS AT
 TWELVE PAGES DISTANCE.

The Lie Wss Gwen in the French Chamber
 and scsno of Excitement Was tho Re-
 snlt-seconds for tho Afsir Have Been
 thossn-Was Over the Dreyfus Gaze.
 Paris. Dec. 2.-Generai Mercier, min ister of war. introduced to-day in the chamber of deputies a bill providing the death penalty for such military traitors as Captain Dreyfus.
 Deputy Jaures. socialist, was dele gated by his party to demand the abolition of death penalty in the army. Premier Dupuy approached Jaures for voicing the theories of international socialism on a subject which should appeal to every Frenchman's loyalty.
 You are the nationaiists," shout ed Jauree in his reply. pointing to the ministers. You favor the information alism of Hebrew capitalists, whom you screen and protect. Yet these Hebrew capitalists whom you adopt as your wards are swindlers and scamps."
 The chamber was brought to a high pitch of excitement by this harangue. The socialists cheered approvingly. The ministers interrupted the speaker frequently with their protests. As Jaures reached the climax of his charges M. Barthou, minister of pub- lie works sprang to his feet and shouted:
 You lie, and you know you lie."
 Jaures' reply was drowned In a tu- mutt, which was stilled after five min- utes by the presidents bell. There were many calls for the censuring of Jaures and eventually De Brisson, the president, requested him to retract his accusations. Jaures refused natly. He was censured by the president and expelled temporarily from the chamber. l The sitting was adjourned in con- fusion. Jaures has sent his seconds to Barthou.
 by the seconds the Characterization duel will be fought with pistols at twelve paces. The duel was the main topic of discussion during the intermissions and the deputies were talking of the probable conditions when the sitting was resumed.
 The previous question was demanded by the government as soon as the chamber came to order and was car ried against M. Jaures' proposal. Alex ander Millerand, radical, argued in a speech on General Mercier's bill that l existing laws would enable the gov ernment to punish Dreyfus with death. Lawyer Leyille, rep, denied this. Even tually urgency was voted on the Mer- cier bill. s"'+' ''~ '7 ''S ''e sN'ss
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Glennon Out on Bonds.

New York, Dec, 24.-Shortly after 3 o'clock this afternoon Lawyer Frederick House, counsel for ex-Wardman Glen non, came to the district attorneys of flee with certificate that $5,OO0 had been deposited with the city chamber lain as security for the appearance of Glennon. The prisoner was brought from the Tombs to the office Of Clerk Carroll. and Glennon went away in company with his lawyer. The money was put up by MT. House personally. He wanted his client to enjoy his Christ mas dinner outside the Tombs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
WHOLE TOWN IN DANGER.
A Big W ind Sweeping Fire Through ..t.p. % Burlington.

Big W ind Sweeping Fire Through
 ..N. s Burlington.
 Burlington, Vt, Dec. 24.-Fire was discovered in Booths lumber yards this evening A terrific wind was blowing from the south and swept the fire through the lumber mills and lum- Der in the north part of the city. The fire department seems unable to con- trol it and it is feared that the flames will reach the immense oil tank of the North Supply, company, in which case great explosion is probable. The loss already reaches many thousands.
 Later, Dec. 25, a. rn.-The fire started in an old railroad woodshed, used by the Vermont Shade Roller conn pany in which to store pickets. The wind was blowing a gale from the south and the flremen art making heroic efforts to check the fire at Cranes mill. The pumping station is located in the midst of the fire. but the build- ing Is called fireproof and has not yet burned. The property destroyed con- slsts of sheds and piles of lumber be- longing to .J. R. Booth and is estf- mated to be worth s1oo,ooo. It is well insured.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Child Burned to Death,

Bridgeport, Dec. 24.-This evening Bertha Yargsay, aged five, was burned to death in front of the home of her parenta No. 94 Church street. A num- .ber of children built a big bonfire .n the street and were dancing and sing ing, hand-in-hand, around the fire. when Bertha, one of the youngest, fell in the fire. Her companions dragged her out and called for help, but before the ago. nixed mother, who had witnessed the accident, could reach the child she was terribly burned and sh6 died in short time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
5000 Worth of Sheep Killed by Dogs.

Southbury, Dec. 24.-During the past few months dogs have been making great havoc with sheep in this vicinity The last depreciation was committed on the flock of Curtiss Smith, and sev- eral of the flock were killed. Some dogs suspected of having caused this mis- chief have been shot, but the others still prey on the sheep when they have an opportunity. It is said that $500 worth of sheep have been killed by the dogs this year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
ATTACKED BY HOUNDS,
A Circus Attache Has Narrow Escav
 From Death.

A Circus Attache Has 8 Narrow Escape
 From Death.
 Bridgeport, Dec. 24.-Christopher Rice, an attache at the circus winter quarters, had a fierce fight with two German boar hounds tonight. He was badly bitten and scratched on the hands and arms, but escaped with his life. ',
 There are eleven hounds and all are kept in a cage during the day. At night they are put in square cages to prevent their fighting and tearing each other to pieces. This evening two were fighting and when Rice went in to separate them they attacked him, barking fierceiy. Mine of the others joined in making terrific noise, which brought assistance. Rice's escape from death was almost miraculous.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Order for Two Hundred Cars.

The Consolidated road has given or ders for the construction of 100 box freight and 100 coal cars. They will be of the latest designs, with air brakes and automatic couplings. They will be thirty-two feet long each. The box car contract was awarded to the Keith Car company, whose factory Is near Bos- ton. They are to cost about $700 each
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Grcenhouses Burned.

Bridgeport, Dec. 24.-The large green houses of c. P. Moves in Trumbull were partially destroyed by fire early this morning and many choice plants were ruined. The flames originated in the boiler house. Mir. Moves resides in New York during the winter but has sum- mer residence in Trumbull The loss Is heavy, but no figures can be obtained vet
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Shell Fish Industry.

The shell fish commissioners in their biennial report to the governor state that the oyster industry of this state has increased and is valued at $3, 900, ,OOC with pay roll annually of $2,25O, ,0OO There are 268 vessels licensed to do business, and new grants of land amount to 1,29S.5 acres. The total re- ceipts by the commission during the term have been $14, ,992.4S and expenses $8,85802.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
COCHRAN IS DENOUNCED
DICK CR0KER CHALLENGES HIN TO
 TELL ALI HE KNOWS.
He Wants the Man of Brains to Mako n Thorough Exam nstion of the Affairs of Tammany While He Was Leader-went Ar1und Corners to Talk,

"o "hhu the Man or Brains to Mako Q Thorough Exam nation of the Affairs or
 Tammany While He Was Lsader-went Around Corners to Talk.
 New York. Dec. 25.-The Recorder publishes an interview with Richard Croker In which he denounces Bourke Cochran. Mir. Croker says: q have
 become satisfied that certain publica-
 tons about Tammany Halls organiza-
 ton and myself, made since the last election have been inspired by Bourke Cochran. I believe that he has been going around in corners to talk about
 me, and acting in way that sometimes
 leads one to be termed informer.'
 Mir. Croker challenges Mir. Cochran ts
 go before the executive committee of
 Tammany and say what he has to say.
 He declares that he would like to have the committee appoint
 Mir. Cochran chairman of the investi-
 gating committee to look into all these | affairs that MT. Cochran has been talk ing about
 MT. Crocker said: "He has told peo-
 pie I had to leave Tammany. Now, [
 want this man of brains to make
 thorough examination of all the af- | fairs of the organiZa tion when I was
 the so-called leader of 1t. If he refuses to come before the committee the next
 time meet him, no matter where 1t Is,
 I will demand a personal explanation from him.
 Now, let me also say that if he
 knows of anything that is wrong let him go before the present senate in- | vestigating committee and tell all he | knows"
 Mir. Crol1er states that the difference between himself and Cochran arose out
 of the latter's disappointment because he was not chosen United States sena-
 tor instead of Edward Murphy. He al- leges that MT. Cochran was also dis appointed because he was not renomi-
 mated for congress this year. | MT. Croker further says: "Of all the | members of Tammany Hall who are l under obligations to the organization this man has proved himself the most | ungratefu for favors obtained"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
southingtou Birds Won.

Wolcott. Dec. 24.-An exciting cock. ing main took place here yesterday morning between birds from South ington and Thonaston. the southing. ton birds winning four out Of seven battles fought. The main was for $100, $25 on each battle; conditions, nine birds to be shown and seven to weigh in. About 200 sports were pres. ent,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Were Instantly Killed.

Boise, Idaho, Dec. 24-Patrick sul- livan, James Carney and Fred Shell were at work in one of the slopes of the Frico mine, near Gem, to-day, when the timbers gave way and the three men were hurled down the shaft, distance of five floors, to the bottom and instant ly killed. Their bodies were terribly mangled.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
VIII Accept the Scale.

Pittsburs. Dec. A.-The new wage scale for the Carnegie steel works at Homestead was posted in the several departments Of the works to-day and disclosed an average reduction of 15 per cent. in the entire mill. The high priced men suffer a reduction of B per cent. Bs.des this the services of a number of high priced men are dis pensed with. The rents on company houses were materially reduced. There was some dissatisfaction, but despite the grumbling the scale will be ac- cepted as presented.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
HIS BIG TURKEY.
The Presidents Christmas Dinner.

The Presidents Christmas Dinner.
 Westerly, R. l., Dec. A.-The presi- dents turkey, which will grace the table in the presidents dining room to- morrow, was to-day shipped to Wash ington by Horace vose, the poultry raiser of this place, who runs 8 big farm here. The bird for the Christmas dinner at the White house was dressed down to twenty-five pounds, and was this morning carefully packed and sent to Washington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
On . Camp Ground.

southington, Dec. 24-There was a cock-flgl,t Saturday night on the Plain vile camp ground between Southing- ton and Watertown birds. It was won by Watertown. There were over one hundred people present, including some who came from many miles distant. Four battles were fought.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Will be Sentenced for Life.

Terre Haute,fInd.. Dec. 24.-George Roberts, one of the. men arrested for wrecking the passenger train on the Big Four at Fontanet July 12 during the strike, and which resulted in the death of Engineer Mehrman and Fire man Fleck. to-day pleaded guilty, and by consent the jury was instructed to bring in verdict for life sentence. His confederates have not been arraign- ed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-25
Juxtaposing This and That.

Danielsonville, Dec. 24.-The house of J. Q. A. Stone, editor of the Transcript, was painted Sunday night with abusive and insulting epithets. The work is thought to have been done by liquor sellers or in their interest, as MT. Stone has been active in waging war against them. Saturday night the place of I. Bennett, jr., was searched and $45O worth of liquor seized.