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The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
LEErE Is AS EsBEzzLER.
s. Y. Mewin q Sons victimized to the Tune
 of ol ,OO0.

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 Edgar c. Leete, of Third avenue. West Haven. was arrested by Detective Sergeant Cowies last evening about 2 o'clock at his home.. brought 10 this city and locked up charged with em-
 bezzlement. The amount alleged to have been embedded Is between ssoo and q, ,OO0, and the victim Is the firm of s. E. Merwin & Sons. The embezzle- ment was discovered last Thursday. and Leete. who was employed by the firm, was discharged.
 Leete, who is thirty-hve years old,
 was employed as driver by S. E. Mer-
 win & Sons. He lives with his wife on
 Third avenue. and has no children. Leetes bondsman Is A. Brown, the
 baker of First avenue, West Haven, and he will have to make good to the
 firm the amount of Leete's peculations.
 Leete had been caught in shady
 transaction by the firm before. and at tudI tlHit lne dhlOuhl VI His shoh sobS
 was made good by Brown.
 Late yesterday afternoon s. E. Mer-
 win & Sons decided to prosecute Leete,
 and a warrant for his arrest was issued
 by Assistant City Attorney Matthew
 man. Detective Sergeant Cowles was
 detailed upon the case and immediate
 ly went to West Haven after his man. Leete arrived home about o'clock
 and entered by the back door. A few
 minutes late Cowles knocked at the front door, and when told that Leete
 was upstairs went up after him. Leete either heard or saw. him coming and attempted to make his escape through the rear door of the bedroom, but the
 crafty detective was too quick for him and caught and held him.
 At this point Mrs. Leete arrived at the place where the two men were and asked what was the matter. "Oh, nothing" replied Leete, "Only I've been taking somebody elses money. Here, take this," and at the same time hand ed to his wife a bottle If had done as I dared do this detective would never have caught me-" The bottle was filled with laudanum, and Leete meant that he had contemplated sui eide.
 Leete was taken to police headquar- ters in this city, where he was locked up in a cell. Bonds were fixed at $2.50O, but he was unable to procure bonds to this amount and was obliged to spend the night in the lookup. He will be ar raigned in the city court this morning {, but the case will probably be contin- ued, as 1t is suspected that within the lnext few days other crooked, transac7 tions of Leete's will come to light.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
THEY WILL NOT YIELD ALL.
CUP COMMITTEE sEgDs ANOTHER
 CABLEGRAlf TO DUHRAYES.

They Can Agree to No Conditions as to
 Holding the cup-Dates VIII be Ad-
 vanoed ii Possibls-Importan Points Re-
 main Unsettled.
 New York, Dec. 10.-The Americas cup committee. which has absolute pow CT to receive and act upon the letter and challenge sent by Lord Dunraven regarding a race next year for the Americas cup. held meeting to-day, and after a consultation which lasted from noon until after 4 o'clock decided
 that 1t could not yield to all the points asked by Lord Dunraven in his com
 munication. To prevent further delay
 the committee cabled Lord Dunraven at London as follows:
 "Can agree to no conditions as to
 holding the cup. If the challenger will
 sign receipt for the cup, as provided
 in the deed of 1887. we will accept the challenge. We must adhere to the ten
 months notice from December 6. Will advance dates if possible. Think best to leave all other questions until you
 arrive" This was signed Smith, chairman"
 That some important points still re-
 main unsettled is clearly shown by the, cablegram that the committee sent to Lord Dunraven. The challenge as sent by cable looked much as though a
 match could easily be made, but the explanatory letter sent by Lord Dun
 raven has cast a different light upon the subject. He takes exceptions to the remarks of the committee regarding the third clause of his channege of 1892 and states very plainly that 1t is hardly
 likely that a race will take place if the committee are unable to accept such a challenge. The principal point seems to be in regard to the wording of the third
 clause of the challenge of 1892, which
 reads as follows:
 "It is understood and agreed that should the cup come into the custody of the British Yacht club 1t shall be held subject to challenge under precise ly similar terms as those contained in this challenge, provided always that such club shall not refuse any chal- lenge according to conditions laid down l in the deed of 1SS7."
 The committee in answering the above were of the opinion that 1t was superfuous and in the nature of an ad- dition to the deed.
 Lord Dunrayen did not take kindly to, and in his explanatory letter dwelt
 at length on this clause. but, the com mittee think 1t is almost impossible for Lord Dunraven to withdraw his chal-
 lenge on such a, flimsy pretext as the conditions under which the cup shall l be held if 1t is won. The outlook for a
 race Is, in the opinion of several mem 1 bers of the committee, remarkably l bright. .s;s.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
LABOR MEETS.
Tho American Federation in Session At
 Denver.

Denver. Col, Dec. 10-The American Federation of Labor convened in annual session this morning In odd Fellows hall, President Samuel Gompers calling the delegates to order. Fully 100 rep resentatives of national trades unions were present to participate in what Is considered to promise the greatest meet ing ever held in America for the cause of labor. Occupying seats of honor on the platform were John Burns. M. P, and David Holmes, M. F., representa- lives of the United Trades unions of England, present upon invitation from the American Federation. While not delegates to this congress, these fa- nous labor leaders will be extended full recognition and their opinons will be daily sought as the deliberations pro- gress.
 Rody Kenehan, president of the Trades assembly of Denver, made a  short speech of welcome, extending the courtesies of the city and promising a program of entertainment in social functions and mountain excursions. Colorado, though a young state, he said, was we'll organized upon labor matters, and expected that great good would follow the results of this con- vention. President Gompers replied to this with a few words of thanks, after which a committee on credentials was named
 The Hon. Thomas M. Patterson of Denver delivered an able address upon the subject ''Labor's Rough but Noble Struggles" and he was succeeded by speeches of fraternal nature from the English representatives.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
sAnImportant Decision.

Washington, Dec. 10.-The supreme court to-day affirmed the validity and constitutionality of the law passed by the state of Massachusetts prohibiting the manufacture or sale of oleomar- garine, colored so as to resemble butter made of pure cream or milk. The case came-up on appeal by Benjamin Plum ley from the judgment of the supreme court of the state in refusing to release him on writ of habeas corpus from a term of imprisonment imposed by the municipal codrt of Boston for alleged violation of the statute. The opinion of the court was read by Justice Harlan. Chief Justice Fuller, for himself, and Justices Field and Brewer read wig orous dissent from the opinion Of the court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
Funeral of General Colt.

Norwich, Dec. 10.-Funeraa services over the remains of the late General James B. Colt were held this afternoon at Christ Episcopal church in this city. There were many distinguished people present including members of the local Grand Army5posts and members of the bar. A number of officers from Fort Trumbull were also present during the services. The Rev. R. H. Nelson, pas tor of Christ church, offlciated and de- livered an enlogy of the deceased. The remains will2remain at the residence of the deceased on Washington street un- til 10:55 tomorrow morning, when the funeral party will start for Washing ton, arriving there at g o'clock to-mor- row evening. The remains will be in- tered in Arlington cemetery on We'd nesday. . .
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
REVISED CHARTER ADOPTED
COUNCILMEN UNASIMOUSLY FAV0B
 ITS PROVISIONS.

somo of the Changes Proposed-Perma.
 nent Pavement Act Postponed Indean.
 itely-spccial Election In Sixth Ward
 Next ruesday-Templo street Paving.
 Twenty-two of the thirty-six mem- bers of the board of councllmen were present at the meeting of that body last evening, The principal business of the evening was the acceptance of the report of the committee of tho court of common council on the res vision of the city charter. The report with the amendments. as prepared by Alderman John c. Gala gher, chair- man of the committee, Is printed on another page of this paper.
 The amendments, as recommended by the committee, are many and varied. Among the more important are thosa curtailing the powers of the mayor and the retention of the board of councils men. By the amendments the court, of common council will be composed of one alderman and two counctlmen from each ward, each elected for g. term of two years, the election of one coun- cilman taking place every year. The corporation counsel will be appointed by the mayor in June, 1897, and every second year thereafter. The amend- ed report also makes some decided changes in the city court bill and pro- vides for the election of the members of the board of education by the people as at present. instead of by the mayor, as proposed in the new charter.
 The councilmen also decided to call a special election in the Sixth ward for the purpose of choosing an alder- man to represent that ward in the court of common council for the next two years. The election will take place Tuesday, December IS, and the polls will be open from o'clock in the morn- ing until p. In.
 When the report of the committee on charter revision came up Councilman Belden moved that the report be ac- cepted and the recommendations adopt- ed. The motion was promptly second- ed by Councilman Bishop and almost as promptly carried, notwithstanding Councilman Nicholson's efforts to have a recess declared in order to properly consider the matter.
 The question as to whether Temple street, between Chapel and George streets, should be paved with granite dimension blocks or asphalt came up and provoked considerable discussion. The councilmen favor asphalt and the aldermen granite diynen,slon blocks. The councilmsn last evening voted to adhere to it's former action in reference to the matter and in view of this non- concurrent action committee of con- ference was appointed, consisting of Councilmen Dewell, Aal and Squires.
 The report of the committee on streets recommending the bonding of the city for $5OO,0OO for permanent street pavements, was postponed in- definitely on motion of Couhcilmhh Bishop, who explained that the revised city charter which had been adopted, provided for a system of permanent street pavements.
 The members of the board also de- cided to hold banquet during Christi mas week and Councilmen North, Forsyth and Nicholson were appointed a committee, with power to go ahead and make arrangements.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
WANTS CUBA FREED.
An Important Resolution to That Effect
 Introduced in the Senate.

An Important Resolution to That Effect
 Introduced in the Senate.
 Washington, Dec. 10.-In the absence of the vice president the senate was called to order by MT. Harris, dem. of Tennessee. Senators Carey, Hill and Blackburn were present to-day for the first time this session.
 MT. Call. dem. of Florida, offered a resolution reciting that sthe indepen- dence of Cuba was an object of great importance to the United States, and requesting the president to open nego- tiations with Spain for the recognition of the independence of the island and for the guarantee by the United States of the payment of such a sum of money as shall be agree upon. On objection it went over.
 MT. Call also offered resolution de- claring: That the further prosecu- tion of the war between China and Japan, to the disintegetion of the ancient government and nationality of China will not be advantageous to the peace and civilization of the nations of the world and their progress in the arts, and that the interests of the world require that all governments shall unite in negotiating with Japan and China for the termination of the war and the settlement of their differences by arbitration on terms just and hon- orable to, both nations and for such guarantees by the government of China for the protection of lives and prop erty of the citizens and subjects of foreign governments as shall be ade- quate for this purpose" Itwas referred AO the foreign relations committee
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
FARM PRICE OF PRODUCTS.
Returns Made to the Department of Agri
 culture.

Returns Made to the Department of Agrt-
 culture.
 Washington, Dec. 10.-The returns to the statistical division of the yagricult- ural department for December relate principally to the average farm price of the various agricultural products on the first of the month. By farm price is meant the price of 8 product on the farm or in the nearest locality or rail way market In comparisons of the prices with commercial quotations al- lowance must be made for cost of hand ling, transportation, profits of dealers, etc.
 The farm price of corn on December 1 averaged 45.6 cents per bushel, which is 9.1 cents higher than the correspond ing price of last year, which was 3s.5 cents per bushel. This price is 83 cents per bushel higher than the average price for the decade 1880 to 1889 inclu- sive and is fouf cents higher than the average fer the years 1890 to 1893 incll- sive. The average price of wheat was 49.S cents per bushel-the lowest price in the past twenty-five years. This price is 33.9 cents less than the average for the ten years 1880 to 1889 inclusive, and Is 22.1 cents less than the average for the four years 1890 to 1893 inclu- sive. \! :.
 The average price per bushei of rye was 5O5 cents, which is 1.3 cents lower than the price at the came time last year.
 The average farm price of oats was Al cents higher than for the correspond. ing date last year, being 32.9 cents per bushel, against 2s.8 December 1, 1893.
 The average price of barley was AS cents per bushel, against 4o.6 cents for the year 1893, a gain of 3.7 cents. The price for 1892 was 4.2. The average price of buckwheat was 56.2 cents per bushel, against 5s cents for the year 1893, or decline Of 2.S cents. \ IsA
 The average price of hay was $S.s5 per ton, while last year 1t was S9.1S. The average price for 1892 was $S4s.
 The average price of tobacco was e.7 cents per pound. against 73 cents last year, a difference of II cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
YALE TO PENN.

Letter on the Charges of Professionalism The following letter was sent last night by President Cable of the Yale Football association:
 To George Wharton Pepper, University of Pennsylvania: Dear Sir-In reply to your letter of December I would asy that we regret that the charges which have appeared in the newspapers against the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania football team have been taken as official from our associa- tion. Yale has made no charges what- ever and if any charges should be made by us they will be announced as official and coming from our associa- tion. Yours truly,
 BEN s. CABLE, ; . President Yale Football Association.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
FIFTIEYH ANNITERSARY
Of Notable Discovery Celebrated at Hart
 ford Yesterday.

Of Notable Discovery CeleDrated aC Hart
 ford Yesterday.
 Hartford, Dec. 1O.-The f1ftieth an- niversary of the discovery of the an- easthetic by pr. Horace Wells was celebrated in this city to-day by the State Dental association. This afte. = noon the Wells memorial tablet given by the State Dental association was placed in position and unveiled at the Corning building, at the corner of Main and Asylum streets. It was in this building that Dr. Wells made his dis covery. The exercises were brief, and large number were present and wit messed the unveiling. On the monument is an inscription nsrrating the com- memoration by the state dentists. This evening there was a banquet given at Haberstein's, and at which there were many distinguished persons. Governor Morris and Governor-elect Coffin were also among the invited guests. The tablet is of bronze and was made by the Mossman Art Bronze Foundry company of Chicopee Falls, Mass.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
DENIALS ARE FOOLISH,
No Doubt of Loss of Lie in the Armenian
 Outrages.

Outrages.
 London, Dec. 10.-The Daily News correspondent in Constantinople writes:
 The denials of the general story of the outrages in Armenia are foolish and mutually contradictory, as after the Bulgarian massacre, but the evi- dence induces the opinion that they cannot be compared with the latter as regards the numbers killed and villages burned.
 In commenting on the efforts of the Turkish officials to prevent the news from leaking out the correspondent says: @ ,s' 4,, Letters are being ruthlessly opened and nobody dares allude to the outrages in more than general terms. The newspapers here are forbidden to men, tion them except as they receive off cial communications. They are even forbidden to use the word Armenia 9
 The correspondent ascribes the diff culty of bettering the condition of Ar menians since 1887 to the fact that England alone has directed the porte's s attention to teh abuses of the adminis- tration in Asia Minor and the obliga- tions of the Berlin treaty. He finds in Constantinople the belief that Eng land is in sympathy with the Armen- ian revolutionary movement. Affairs in Armenia have grown worse, 41e says, since the system of appointing local governors was abandoned.
 All the officials are now appointed in Constantinople and they often ob- tain their positions by corrupt intrigue. These men control everything and they prevent news of their conduct from reaching the sultan.
 The Armenians are strongly con- vinced that if the sultan knew all he would redress their wrongs.
 The Kurds have become more az gressive in recent years. They pro- fess to act in accord with the wishes of the porte and are almost as savage as Indians. While the Armenian com mittees in foreign countries have work ed legally ther ehave been agents in Armenia forming secret societies and fomenting revolution. These and their followers are ready to resort to vio- lence. eYt the great majority of the Armenians are quiet and obedient sub jects. The problem how to remedy the abuses is a difficult one to solve. The autonomy of Armenia is out of the question, as throughout the country the Christians of all sects do not exceed one-half of the population. Law-ab1d- ing Armenians hope that if England and Russia can agree on joint repre- sentation and indicate the means to remodel the control of the local gov ernment they will have a fair chance of being heard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
Resumed Business.

Windsor Locks, Dec. 10.-The Seymour Paper company of this place resumed operations to-day. The mill has been running on short time for two months, but there has been a boom in the trade recently, and resulted in an in- crease in the working time of the mill hands. IT."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
<N EXCELLENT PROGRAM

By the New Haven Orchestral Club. The New Haven Orchestral club, Mir. Arthur Jackson, conductor, assisted by the "B" quartet, Messrs. Langdale, Spier, Cooke and Bennett, will give their first subscription concert of this season at the Hyperion tomorrow evening. The program is as follows: Overture-"Jolly Robbers. .Suppe araoteristic-"Love's Conflict. Serendue ."........... ............A ..ADe
 "B" Quartet.
 Waltz-"Ludus'' (First time) .Hogben String Quartet-a- Song Without
 Words" ............... .Mendelssohn b. "A La Hongroise". ...... Schubert
 Langzettel Brothers.
 Intermission. Na1aretn ................. .Hounou 8. Cradle Song'' .Latau b. "Espieglerit" Focheaux
 String Orchestra. Annie Laurie" ....................Bu Buck "B" Quartet.
 Gems of Offenbach's Operas" Moses
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
Elegant Hotel autted.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Dec. 10.-The Southern hotel, one of the most ele- gantly furnished in Tennessee. was gutted by fire to-day. Loss $1s2. .0O0. Insurance H6,000. The building was owned by the Peoples Hotel company and the landlord was w. A. Camp. There were number of narrow es- capes, but the only person injured was c. s. Todd, who was severely burned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
SAYING THE COAL.
Tho Now Haven Schooner Annie J. Pardee -May Save the Vessel.

,May Save the Vessel.
 Saybroek, Conn.,, Dec. 1O.-Wrecker Thomas Scott of New London was at work to-day Tightening the cargo of coal from the schooner Annie J. Pardee, which is stranded on Long Sand shoal. The vessel is embedded in ten feet of sand, but by lightering the vessels cargo it is believed that the schooner can be taken off. The moderate wealth CT which has prevailed on the sound for week past has aided the wreckers considerably in their work. If the weather continues favorable the wreck CTS expect to get the vessel off
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
Was Fatally Burned.

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 10.-John Wel- don, aged nineteen, was probably fatal- ly burned by the fall of kerosene lamp this evening. He was at supper and stopped to pick up fork. When table, and the oil spilling on his head and shoulders, took fire, burning him terribly. He was taken to the Spring. field hospital
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
strikers Are Enioined.

Boston, Dec. 1o.-The strikers at the sveghian upholstery shop. North street, were to-day ordered by Judge Morton in the supreme court to desist from un- lawful interference wiht the business of the:concern. ,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-11
SUDDEN DEATH.
Mrs. Albert Hill Stricken W hiIe Preparing

Mrs. Albert HiII BtFfcEen VI hfIe Pfeparing
 w Supper It Her Home.
 Mrs. Albert Hill, aged about fifty years, residing at s1 Admiral street, died very suddenly early last evening while preparing supper When her son returned from work he found his moth CT lying unconscious upon the floor of the hallway. She was carried to hes bed and died few minutes later. Med ical Examiner White pronounced it a case ofiheart failure
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