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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
MFR. BARTLETT'S RESOLUTION.
WF H. B81I T II1 T v 1h1K5VLO IIV~F' Full Text of the Bill of Ambassador Bay
 ards Impeachment.

Washington, Dec. 10-Mr. Barrett, rep, of Massachusetts, offered as mat ter of privilege the following preamble:
 T do impeach Thomas F. Bayard, Britain, of high crimes and misdemean- ors on the following ground:
 Whereas, The report of a speech de- livered Ibefore the Edinburgh Philosoph- ical Institute by Hon. Thomas r. Bay ard, ambassador of the United States of America, at the court of Great Brit ain, is published in the London News under date of November s, 1895.
 (Here follows an extract from MT. Bayard's speech delivered condemning the policy of protection)
 And, whereas such reflections on the government, policy and people of the United States in foreign country and before a, foreign audience is manifestly in serious disregard of the proprieties and obligations which should be observ- ed by an official representative of the United States abroad and calculated to iniure our national reputation be it
 Resolved, By the house of represen- tatives that the committee on foreign affairs be directed to ascertain whether such statements have been publicly made, and, if so, to report to the house such action, by impeachment or other wise, as shall be proper in the premises For the purpose of this inquiry the committee is authorized to send for persons and papers"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
Attempt at Burglary.

At about o'clock this morning an attempt at burglary was made at the house of pr J. Waldo Jewett 215 Crown street. The burglar was discovered by q, member of pr. Jewetts family, who at once gave the alarm.
 The burglar on finding his presence was discovered beat a precipitata re- treat leaving behind him in his flight his coat overcoat, hat and shoes. The alarm was immediately sent to the police, who at once instituted vigorous search for the housebreaker, who was believed to be somewhere in the vicin- ity, and it is hoped he will be appre- hended. Nothing so far as can be as- certained was taken from the house.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
Y4EE NOTES OF INTEREST.
The John A. Porter Prze-Subject for Competiton-Civil Service Reform Club Officers Elected.

The John A. Porter Prize-Subject for
 Competition-Civil Service Reform Club
 Officers Elected.
 The subjects of the John A. Porter prize of $250 for the best English es- say open to competition by any mem Der of the university who is pursuing for degree a regular course either graduate or undergraduate are: "The Modern Stage" George Eliot's Con- ception of Sin 1.-The Monroe Doctrine" ''The Romantic ReviNal in Modern Lit erature," Political Relations Which Existed eBtween Elizabeth, Henry ". and PhilipIT,'' ,'' 'The Religious Issue in Common Schools" "The Debt of His tory to Philology," ''The Religious Ele- ment in the Arthurian Romances," " "Fi- nance as an Issue in American Politics." ''The Issuing of Writs of Injunction by Federal Courts in Railway Disorders" "The Exercise and Regulation of the Elective Franchise in the Southern States What Benefits Flowed from Scholasticism in the Intellectual and Religious History of Europe?"
 Officers of the civil service reform club were elected Monday night and constitution was adopted, asserting the object of the club to be to spread true Knowledge of the principles of civil service reform throughout the uni versity The officers chosen are: Pres ident, Anson Phelps Stokes of New York; vice president, Elisha E. Garri- son of Colorado Springs, Col; secretary, G. T. Nicholas of New. York; treas urer, Newman A. Smyth of New Ha- ven. A delegate will be sent to the American conference of civil service re- form clubs at Washington Friday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
ELECTIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Influence of the American Protective
 AssncintiOM Felt.


 Boston, Dec. 10.--With the eleven mu- nicipal elections which occurred in va ri9us parts of the state to-day all the cities have now chosen their governing bodies for the ensuing year. except the niaw city of North Adams, whose elec- ton takes place next Tuesday
 In nearly all instances a heavy vote was cast. In Boston a hot contest has been waged between partisans of Josiah Quincy the democratic nominee for mayor, and Edwin U. Curtis, the re- publican umbent and the result is that Boston again falls back into the line of democratic cities by plurality of about 45O0 for Quincy, against a plu- rality of 2,557 for Curtis in 1894 Several cases of illegal voting were reported here today, and three arrests at least are the result. One of the three not only attempted to vote upon another's name, but he had in his possession an official ballot, although he had not been inside the rail of the precinct The bal lot commis sioners consider it important to ascertain where the ballot was Cb- tained, and will thoroughly investigate the case.
 This was the first election under Boston's new city charter, which was secured largely through the exertion of Mayor Curtis and the mayor elected to- day and those chosen hereafter will hold the office two years instead of one. There were three tickets for aldermen republican, democratic and municipal reform, the latter being a fusion of pro- hibtionists labor, populists and social ists-and in several cases the fight be- tween the rival candidates was sharp and bitter. The nominees for the com mon council were as a rule straight re- publican or democratic, but the nomi- nees for the school beard had varied endorsements, the republican candi- dates being generally favored by the committee of 100 and independent wo- men voters.
 In Cambridge Mayor Bancroft re- ceived a warm indorsement and was reelected by a large plurality after an unusually warm campaign. The city, which has been without liquor saloon for nine years, celebrated it's tenth an- nual victory to-day by throwing a ma jority of 1,503 for no license. This is more than twice its last years major- ty, and nearly twice the largest ma jofity it has ever thrown. The friends of no license tonight celebrate the vic tory by the ringing of bells and a great jubilee.
 There was surprise in Salem over the result of the license vote, the city's majority of IF for license last year being changed to one of 1O35 for no license.
 Lynn, which had 1900 for license last year, cast a majority of S74 for no license to-day. A summary of the re- suits follows:
 Medford did not elect mayor, but the independent ticket for aldermen and common councilmen was successful. License: Yes 723. no 1257.
 In Salem the business mems ticket headed by Mayor James II. Turner, was elected and the city reversed it's license vote of last year to one for no license. The figures are: Yes 2,339; no 3,344.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
The Stnddard Lectures.

Tomorrow evening at the Hyeprion John l.. Stoddard will continue his series of lectures. which recalls his lat- est experiences in a journey to Con- stantinople. The curiosity that one naturally feels about the Turk, his his tory, his country, his home and his daily life, is especially enhanced at this time by the critical state of affairs in the sultan's dominions. Those who habitually hear MT. Stoddard do not need to be told that an evening with him in a. foreign land makes the nearer well satisfied that he knows scarcely less about it than if he had seen it with his own eyes. A lecture so. attractivs in its subject and so opportune in its presentation should attract universal attention.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
GREATEST AUCTION KNOWN
ONLY ONE BID MAS MADE FOR THE
 AToHISON RAILRoAD.

An Intervening Petition FiIed--In the
 Language of an oficial of the Santa Fs
 System it Is the Same Old Fight in New
 Form-sold for Sixty Million Dollars.
 Topeka, Kans., Dec. 10.-Probably 1000 people were assembled in front ot the Topeka station of the Atchison road at 2 o'clock this afternoon when J. B. Johnson, special master in chan- cery, appeared to sell at auction the company's vast system of railroads pursuant to the decree of the United States circuit court of August 27 last. The notice of sale began with a state- menL of the incidents leading up to it and the various decrees of the court and the amount now due, $40, ,727, ,549. .07.
 MT. Johnson then read in detail the properties listed for sale. He then still reading the notice of sale, announced that no bid would be entertained with out a previous deposit as an evidence of the good faith of the bidder of $100,- 900 in money or certified check or a quarter of a. million dollars of the gen. eral mortgage bonds, that no bid for less than $10000, ,000 would be accepted and after the sale the successful bid- der would be required to deposit sub- ject to the order of the special master half a million in money or a certified check as part payment on the purchase and as a pledge that the buyer would olr@ L,.;r I~;J Coll other conditions and the confirmation of the sale. At 2S0 the reading of the notice was concluded and attorneys of the minority bondholders of the St. Louis and San5 Francisco system read 9, protest against the sale. This done Judge Johnson said that, in pursuance of the notice of sale just read he of. fered the property to the highest bid- der
 What am [ offered?' the auctioneen asked.
 q offer sixty million dollars" said Edward King in a low voice.
 Do I hear any more bids?" cried Judge Johnson.
 "Once, twice, the last call. The prop- erty is sold to Edward King, Charles S. bGd1IldIl cllu NlClUT 4hOldWClA.
 This ended the greatest auction ever known and the crowd dispersed to the federal building, where Judge Caldwell held a session of court to confirm the sale. An intervening petition was fil- ed to-day on behalf of the minority in- terests of the St. Louis and San Fran cisco system in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe receivership case, pray ing for an accounting between the Santa Fe and the Frisco companies. In the language of a. Santa Fe official it is "the same old fight in a new form. {"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
sELEcTMEN's SHORT SESSION.

The first regular meeting of the new board of selechnen was held last even ing with all the members present and Selectman Beecher presiding, G. F.. Heublein & Brother sent in a petition asking that the saloons of the town be allowed to keep open until midnight, as at present, and the desired permis- sion was unanimously granted.
 Jonathan w. Pond, David J. Shields, Louis Asher, Patrick Bree and Freder- ick Siebert, five of the town constables recently elected, each presented a. $5,OOO bond and they were referred to the committee on finance.
 A petition from Eliza Shipman ask ing that a crosswalk at Rose and Cen ter streets in the annex De removed, as it was dangerous to pedestrians, was referred to the road and bridge commit tee.
 All the unfinished business remain ing from last year was referred to the corresponding committees of this years board, after which the meeting ad- journed.
 BOARD OF HEALTH.
 At the meeting of the board of health last evening Attorney lsadore Stein preferred charges of incompetency against Jacob Marcus, a licensed plum Der, and special committee composed of Commissioner Dibbla and Plumbing Inspector Eldridge was appointed to in vestigate the charges.
 A communication was read from Vice r>f Rail road company in which he set forth that in his opinion the premises Of the road near Hallock avenue were not be- ing used for any purpose not authorlz- ed by law, but in deference to the wish es of the board ha, had instructed the proper officers to see that no nuisance originated on the premises. This action was taken in consequence of com plaint made several months ago to the effect that the smoke from the round- house in that vicinity was a nuisance
 Health Officer Wright's report for No- yember showed that 26 eases of scarlet fever had been reported and at the present time there were l5 cases in the Tenth ward. Twenty-seven cases Of diphthena were reported of which six had been fatal. Twelve of the 27 cases wer. in the vicin!ty of the Shelton ave- nue school. Nineteen cases of typhoid fever were also reported During the north there had been 124 deaths, 29 of which were of children under five years of age The health officer also notified the board that at the present time there were in the vicinity of the Dwight school IS cases of contagious diseases. So far during the month of December there have been reported II cases of diphtheria, 13 of scarlet fever and two of typhoid fever.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
JOHN 1fORTON,s WINDFALL.
Clan McLeod's Popular Chief Falls Heir to S1o,OOO Left by His Grandfather in 


 John c. Morton of 76 Carlisle street received word yesterday of a. legacy which had been left him by his grand father, recently deceased, in Scotland. The sum amounts to S1O,0O0, and his brother, who is a miner in tShamokin, Pa, has also beep left a like sum. MT. Morton is well known in the city. He is the popular chief of Clan Mcleod No 31, Order of Scottish Clans. He also holds the position of president of the local lodge of the United Order of American Carpenters and Joiners- He is also a prominent member of the Cen tral Labor union.
 His many friends will be ready to congratulate him on his good luck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
CONCEDED TO SILVER MEN
BOTH COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE
 HEED AN EXTENDED SESSION.

Complexion of the Finance Committee of
 the Senate Has Been settled-senator
 Platt Goes on the Enlarged Committee
 Senator Hawley Will be Chairman on the
 Committee on Military Affairs.
 Washington, Dec. 1O.-Both of the po- litical committees appointed to fill the committees of the senate held a session this afternoon but reached no conclu- sions, although tentative propositions have been submitted. MT. German this afternoon appointed the three remain ing members of his committee by des- ignating Messrs. Murphy of New York, White of California and Walthall of Mississippi. The complexion of the finance committee has been settled, as the republicans cc'ncede it to the sil- yer men. According to agreement the membership is to be enlarged from Il to 13, and MT. Platt of Connecticut, for the republicans and MT. Daniel of Vir- ginia for the democrats. This will maintain the present division and make no difference in the monetary views of the members. By going on this committee MT, Platt relinquishes his right to the chairmanship of either one of two important committees to which he would be entitled and contents himself with a small committee.
 MT. Cameron of Pennsylvania and MT, NT, nl,,, oA the committee on foreign relations, and owing to the importance of the position for which he has been selected MT. Lodge will get a smaller chairmanship than under other conditions. He will be given the committee on immigration. Mir Dubois is slated for the public lands committee MT. Pettigrew for h. dian affairs, MT. Shoup for patents, and MT Hansborough for committee on li- brary.
 MT Chandler will take the census committee and MT. Hale will be given the chairmanship of the very desira ble committee on printing. The old time chalrmen will not be disturbed, and among them are the following:
 Allison, appropriations; Aldrich, rules; Sherman, foreign relations; Mor- Till, finance; Hoar, judiciary
 Mr, Davis will gst the committee on territories: MT. Teller, claims; MT. Mitchell, privileges and elections; Mr. Gallinger will get the committee on pensions.
 Messrs Hawley, chairman of military affairs; Cameron, of naval affairs; Squire of coast defences; Frye, of com merce; McMillan, of the District of Co., lumbia Cullom of interstate commerce, and Quay, of public buildings and grounds, will doubtless be given their old places. The remainder of the inn portant committees will probably be filled as follows:
 Agriculture, Proctor; fisheries, Per kins; post offices and post roads, Vol colt
 MT Jones of Nevada, it is believed, will secure the chairmanship of the committee to audit and control the con- tingent expenses. It is believed tha matter of committees will be settled be- fore the holiday recess.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
CONFESSION BY HAYWARD
HE ALSO SAID THAT HE INTENDED
 TO KILL BLIXT.

On the Day Before His Execution He Made
 a Gigantic Effort to Cover Up His shat tered Nerves but He is Fast Going to
 Pieces-Refuses to Embrace the Comfort
 of the Church.
 Minneapolis, Dec. 10.-Harry Hay ward, who is to be hanged tomorrow, has confessed his guilt in connection with the murder of Catherine Ging' In the still watches of the night Hay . ward told to County Physician Burton, who constantly attends him, the story of the crime admitting that he alone was the instigator of the murderous plot, and that Claus Blixt was but his tool.
 q fell down at the last moment, though" said Hayward, after tuIl confession had been made. 'l intended to kill Blixt, but could not. If had l would have been safe. The morning at- ter the murderiI went to him and told him to go to Frank, the elevator boy, and borrow a revolver of him. BllXt looked at me for a moment and then replied:
 No, Harry, mo-
 He was too cunning for me, and failed, but if he had borrowed that re- volver I would have gone into the base rrent and would have shot him through the right temple, where a man commit ting suicide would naturally shoot, Then I would have dropped the revol- yer by his side and backed from the room. figured that Mrs. Blixt or some one might come in and if l was back ing out I could, upon the appearance of any one, have simply rushed for ward toward the body as if I had heard the shot, too, and was just running in.
 q failed, though. and now they have me-" with a glance to the court where the gallows stands.
 Hayward made a gigantic effort to cover up his shattered nerves to-day. When he arose this morning, although he had not slept a wink, he stretched himself and said to the death watch:
 ''- it! I would like to be hung every day. feel like a. fighting cock!
 He ate sparingly. but joked with his watch the while, stating that he had always fed well and he could not leave this world hungry. Nevertheless he is breaking up fast.
 Father Timothy visited the condemn ed man in his cell this morning, but Harry refused to embrace the comfort offered by the church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
Fugitive Arrested.

Providence, R. l., Dec, 1o.-John N. Gardner, fugitive from justice since last October. was arrested this after noon by Detectives Parker and Can- non. Gardner was agent for the Home Rubber company of New York, and during the months of July and August stole sums amounting to $7S0. A war rant was sworn out by Inspector Watts of Boston, but Gardner succeeded in eluding the Boston police. He was ar raigned in the district court and gave surety for his appearance December 20
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED.
For Hon. John Ia. Leeds Safety.

Norwalk, Dec. 10.-To-day's Wash ingtonnews inthe Gazette says concern ing Hon. John H. Leeds of this city:
 Colonel w. w. Skiddy has been at the state department to-day, Seeking to induce the secretary to send orders to our Minister Terrell at Constanti- nople, for him to secure protection to Hon. John H.. Leeds of New Haven, who is now in Asia Minor, in the in- terest of the Cove Milsl of Stamford, and for whose safety justifiable anxiety is felt"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
O. U. 4. M. State CnunciI.

Hartford, Dec 10.-The state council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics of Connecticut held the an nual meeting here this afternoon and elected officers as follows: State coun- cillor, R. D. Fitch of New Britain; vice councillor, ". G. Kimberly of Bridge port; secretary, F. H. Baldwin of Stam- ford; warden, E. N. Bell of New Britain. outside sentinel T. F. Gilmore Of New Haven: representative to national coun- cil for five years, w. o. Stanley of New Haven. The next annual meeting will be held in September, 1896, in New Brit ain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
Favorable Report Made.

to-day a favorable report was made by the committee on pensions on the bill requiring the payment of pension money to the wives in eases where male pensioners desert or abandon their fam lilies. or are habitual drunkards or for any reason fail or neglect to support their families. The bill is similar to one reported during the last congress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
Committed Suicide.

Stamford, Dec. 10.-Members of the family of George Selleck, aged fifty-five, heard a heavy fall in his bedroom this evening, and he was found dying, hav- ing plunged knife into his throat and slowly bled to death. He was suffering from disease of the bladder and had long been an invalid.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
STILL IN I'll E RACE.
Senator German Delares He is a Candidate
 for Reelection.

Washington, Dec. 10,-The attention of Senator German was called to a paragraph in a Baltimore paper to- day, which stated that he did not pro- pose to be a candidate for reelection to the United States senate.
 "Is that so," he said. That is the first I have heard of it."
 "Then there is no truth in the state ment?"
 No" said MT. German, none in the world"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
Hillside Club Ball.

The sixth annual grand reception of the Hillside club will be held on New Years eve at the old Union arnory. Smiths orchestra will furnish music and Professor Colbert will prompt. Al most enjoyable affair is expected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
HillNot Consolidate.

New York, Dec. 1O.-In reference to rumors of consolidation of various New York gas interests a director of Con- solidated Gas says: T can say as di- rector that nothing of the kind has ever come before our board"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
Will Go to Office Next Month.

Albany, Dec. 10.-Judge Rufus W. on the court of appeals until it's usual holiday recess. He will go to Washing ton in time to sit with the supreme court at the opening of the January term.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11
The Elks.

The Elks' benefit takes place tonight very large sale of tickets, and it prom ises to be one of the best amateur per- formances ever given in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-11

New Ordinances Adopted-f;o Hospital for Contagious Dlseases-Charges Preferred
 Against Plumber-Hcalth Officer Wright's Report-Selectmen's Short SnSsion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-24
RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Schedule in effect December l. 1895.
Leave Washington from station corner Of New
jersey avenue and ST.
Il ains II 80 am. $40 pm.
buled Limited a.45 pm, Express 12:O1 night.
For Pittsburg and Cleveland, Express daily II 30
a m. and $40 pm.
For Lexington and saunttn 80 am.
Fer Winchester and way stations, $50 ?. m.
FGT LTsy' SanTa L Brdge Koanote KnoATa
?. m. daily; Sleeping Cars through.
am, 4l2:l0 1920 I2:15: 800, s:25, x4:2s,
s:I5, 1905. 1000 ii:i5, 1Il:5O pm. and 112oi
night; Sundays, x6:5o WOO $50, x9;o0, xiooo
15;lo, go. 1s:Oo 19oo. 1000, 1l:5o pm,
For Annapolis, 7:10 and $50 m, 1915 and 4:2s
For FredeFick. -? So On 1916. i:so am. HIS
For HSseTst Town .11:so am. and $50 PM
For Boyd and way points, $40, 1923 pm.
amor !i 22lt5tFS@ s5 A.d say s2l5.S SiS
1913 III 80 pm.
For or washington Junction and way points, 1900
Principal stations Gny I439 .5;SG pm Hnpr Avn
PHILADELPHIA.
70: An train, Illuminated With p9tssh light t,o
am, Dining Carr, 1I:so $3.50, Dining Carr, 800
G ns at ' 100 SS s1nd Hsn ssPs
Ing Car; 900 an Dining Carr, u2 ;5, Dining ,
Sleeping Ca open for passengers 1000 PM. ;.
Buffet , rar!or Cars on an day trains ,o,o
p Except saudayi ..Daiiy; 'O F Sundays only,
Baggage called for and checked from hotels and
residences by Union Transfer Co. orders left at
HsY yo Offices 6' avenue northwest
r. B. CAMPBELL. CHAS. o. sGtII.
Gen. Manager Gen. Pass. Agt.