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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
THEIR TENTH ANNIVERSARY.


 MT. and Mrs. John Maclay Surprised by the Caledonian Club on the Occasion of
 Their Tenth Wedding Anniversary.
 The members of the New Haven Cal- edonian club, along with their wives and lady friends, rendered a surprise on MT. and Mrs. John Maclsay of HurI- burt street last night on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of their wed- ding day, which was celebrated in New Haven exactly ten years ago last night. MT. Mackay has been closely connected with the Caledonian club for the last fourteen years and has taken more than an ordinary interest in it's welfare. In fact, a great measure of it's present prosperity is due in no little measure to his untiring zeal and devotion toward the club. He has occupied the chiefs chair and has taken for the last few years a lively interest in the manage ment of it's Burns anniversaries. He is also a. past chief of Clan Mcleod, Order of Scottish Clans, and is without doubt one of our most popular Scottish residents.
 Chief Robert D. Pryde acted as mas- ter of ceremonies last evening and in proposing the health of Mr. and Mrs, Mackay he spoke of the urselfish and untiring manner in which MT Mackay had labored in the interests of the club; and in the name of it's members pre- scented MT. and Mrs. Mackay with handsome oak sideboard. He also ex- pressed the wish that they would long be spared to enjoy It's use. MT. Mackay in a. few appropriate remarks feelingly returned thanks on behalf of himself and wife. The following chiefs of the club also made congratulatory remarks: Robert Macarthur, John MacLauchlin, John Henderson, M. Dingwall A. Cur rie and John Brown Songs readings, musie and dancing were afterwards in- dulged In and greatly enjoyed by all present, after which supper was serv- ed, and a most enjoyable evening was wound up by the company singing "Auld Lang Syne."
 Among those present were: MT. and Mrs John Henderson, MT. and Mrs. R. Macarthur, Mir and Mrs. Thomas Nesbit Mr. and Mrs. John Auld, MT. and Mrs. John MacLauchlin, Mr. and Mrs D. McDonald MT. and Mrs. Chas. Menzies, MT. and Mrs. John Brown, Mr. and Mrs. A. Currie, MT. and Mrs. John Hume, MT. and Mrs. Roderick Me- Kenzie, Mir. and Mrs. George Woods, MT. and Mrs. W. Moffat, MT. and Mrs. A. Wilson, MT. and Mrs. A. Picken, Misses Jessie MacLauchlin, Mary Mae- M. Dingwall, Barbra, Jane and Mary Henderson, B. Simpson, B. Mrs. J. Dallas, Miss Mcleod and Miss Brown, Nfessrs. R. Pryde, John Menzies, J. Fleming, D. McCau- ley, w. Connal, Samuel MacLauchlin, 5. Sutherland, Peter Stirling and James
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
PART OF A MILL GAVE WAY
4 SECTION 0oLLAPSED AND DTs-
 AFFIRMED INTO 4 RIYBR.

Fearful Cominotion Caused Among the
 Operatives and All Escaped Injury Ex-
 cept One Woman-The Gap Made Was as
 Clean as if It Was a Piece of Cheese Gut
 With a Knife.
 Lowell. Mass, April 2S.-An accident that might have resulted in dreadful fatality occurred at the Lawrence Man ufaeturing company mills this after noon at 4:S0. At that time a section of the rear wall of No. mill which ex- tends along the Merrimac river com- pletely collapsed and disappeared into the river. The section was about forty feet wide, comprising four rows of win- dows and the spaces between them.
 The gap left in the wall was as clean as if it was a piece of cheese cut out with a knife. The wall had evidently been undermined by the recent extraor- d1nary freshet, and the foundation, which Is of heavy stone up to the first story. simply slipped into the river tak- ing with 1t the superlncrmbent brick wall.
 At present the water must be ten or SWCANC ACGL oVGR aL LlldL POlIL, duU every stone and brick was completely engulfed.
 A dreadful commotion was caused among the operatives, but all escaped injury except one woman, a Mrs. Sul- livan, who was soalded by broken steam pipe. The greatest damage was on the second floor, which sagged 50 much at the point of the breach that d portion of 1t almost rested on the floor below. A woman who was tending looms at that point was almost thrown into the river, and the incline was sd steep that it was only by clingfng to the loom that she could get to the floor. The danger seemed equally great on all the floors, and the operatives did not feel safe until they were out of the building. Some were so frightened that they were almost helpless for some hours after
 The mill is five stories high, the lower floors being used for weave rooms and the upper for spinning, dressing and warping rooms. Had a much larger section collapsed it might have pulled down the mill and killed hundreds of operatives. It is considered probable that more of the wall may collapse be- fore morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
nroD1F1oAr1oAs AGREED ON.
Wei Hai Wei to be Garrlsoned by Japan at
 China's Expense.


 London, April 2s,-A dispatch to the Central News from Shanghai says Pskin advices state that some notifications in the China-Japanes treaty of peace have been agreed upon. Of the five new com mercial ports to be opened it has been decided to substitute Nankin for PelSin and Woo Chow, on the East Canton river, for Huchow Wei Hai Wei is to be garrisoned by Japanese at China's expense for a term of years. Nanktn, although included in the existing treaty ports, has never been proclaimed open.
 A dispatch from Yokohoma says the Japanese have denied officially that the treaty of peace will place the Chi nese customs under Japanese control. The treaty contains the optional condi- tion that Japan will give up Wei Hai Wei upon the payment of the second in- stallment of the war indemnity, pro- vded China pledges her customs to en- sure the payment of the balance, but this condition may possibly not be ob- served.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
IT WAS AGAINST NEW YORK
JUDGE RUSSELL IN FAVOR OF THE
 ELECTRIC COMPANIES.

He Vacates the Asse, sments Made by the Ccmmissioners and by It New York City is Deprived of Many Thousand of Dollars Three Companies Affected.
 New York April 23.-Judge Russell, in the supreme court, has rendered a
 decision vacating the assessments made by the commissioners of taxes and as-
 sessments for the year 1894 upon the
 personal property of the General Elec-
 tric company, the Edison Electric Lighting company, and the Edison Gen.
 eraI Electric company. This will de-
 prive the city of many thousands of dollars. The commissioners assessed the personal property of the General Electric company fon the purpose of taxation for the year 1894 at $50,000,000, and subsequently upon application of the company reduced 1t to $0,776,9S4. The tax upon this was $163,000. The corporation counsel. however, subse- quently consented that the assessment should be reduced to $S,040,600. The personal property of the Edison General Electric company was originally as- sessed at $15 O0O,O0O but was afterwards reduced to $6OO,OOO. That of the Edison Electric Light company was assessed at $40, ,000.
 The companies claimed that they were not liable to taxation in this county at all, as their offices and principal places of business were in the county of Schenectady, where they were liable to taxation, if in any place. They took certorai proceedings before the su- preme court for the purpose of review ing the action of the tax commissioners.
 The cases were tried before Judge Russell. There were two questions pre- sented to the court, first as to whether this county had any Jurisdiction to make any assessment in view of the fact that the prinsipal place of busi- ness of each company was located at Schenectady, and second upon the ques- tion as to whether or not the assess ments were excessive.
 Judge Russell has written an opinion in the cases of the General Electric comapny, which also applies to the other two cases. He says that the principal place of business of this company Is at Schenectady. The meetings of the board of directors were also held in Boston. None of the principal officers after Oc- tober l, 1893, have resided in this state. The manufacturing business has been carried on in Schenectady, and the branch office formerly in this city was transferred to Schenectady and all the meetings held there.
 Judge Russell says that assuming that all the general financial operations of the company may be carried on in Boston, still, the principal office or place of business or place where the principal financial transactions of the company are carried on is in the county Of Schen- ectady. He says that tie taxing au- thorities of the county of Schenectady have the right to assess the value of the general property and that those of New York have not.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
INCOME TAX CASES.
Consideration over Rehearlng is Post
 poned Until Monday.

Consideration Over n Rehearlng is Post
 poned Until Monday.
 Washington, April 2S.--At the open ing of the supreme court of the United States this morning Chief Justice Full Ter made the following announcement:
 "The consideration of the two petit tions for rehearing of the income tax cases is reserved until Monday May 6, when full bench is expected, and in that event two counsel on a side will be heard at that time. This statement does not mean that re- hearing of the cases has been granted only that on that date the court will hearScounseI upon the question whether or not rehearing shall be granted.
 The announcement of the chief jus tice was made after an hours consul tation in the conference room, to which the justices were invited yesterday. It is assumed that at this consultation additional assurances were given of Justice Jacksons intention Co be pres ent on the day named That it Is not certainly established he will be present is evident from the chief justices manner of making the announcement when a full report is expected"
 Chief Justice Fuller stated to a re- porter after court adjourned that he had received & letter from Justice Jackson, in which the latter said he would try to come to Washington and listen to the arguments upon the peti- tion for re-hearing of the cases.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
MOST SERIOUS IN FEARS.
Six Hundred Mill Operatives Refused to
 Return to Work.

DIX Hundred M1l Operatives Refused to
 Return to Work.
 Pittsfeld, Mass, April 23.-The most serious strike known in Pittsfield for years began this noon, when over 600 employees of the Taconic and Belair mills refused to return to work. Both mills are run by Wilson & Horton, who on the 1st of January, 1894, reduced wages 10 per cent. The employees have vainIy asked for a restoration of the old sched- ule several times and this noon com mittee representing every department in both mills waited on MT. Wilson and re- peated the request. MT. Wilson told the committee the request could not be granted, as the business does not war rant it.
 The conference lasted an hour, but no conclusion was reached and when the whistle blew not an employe went into the mill. The strikers held a meeting at the fair grounds and were addressed by several leaders. They voted unani- mously not to return to work until the 10 per cent reduction is restored, and at a meeting this evening reiterated this determnatoin. It looks as though a long strike had been precipitated, but MT. Wilson Is a very fair man and the trouble may be adjusted soon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
DO much of these fake and hearsay

too much of these fake and hearsay stories
 Patrolman Hyde-When testified be- fore the Investigating committee I tes- tified as to what Werner had told me, and gave the committee the names, ex- pectlng that they would be called in, but they were not.
 Captain Wrinn-I invite the strlctest examination. Let ex-Of1cer Werner's wife come up here and tell us what she knows. If the witness don't know any thing about the case directly object to his testimony,
 At this point ex-Oficer Werner said something to Captain Wrinn, to which the latter replied; T don't care what your wife said. know that her poin- ion of you is not much better than mine," or words to that effect.
 Commissioner Moran-Don't be per- sonal, captain"
 Patrolman Hyde-We were told by the Investigating committee to tell what we had heard. I told them what I had heard from ex-Officer Werner, and I now simply want to prove by ex- Officer Werner that he did tell me what ISotlllGd lO DCLOlC ll4C COllllllLtlGGs
 Commissioner Moran-I don't know what reason the committee had to take hearsay evidence. We ought, I think, to confine ourselves to direct knowl- edge. The board may not approve of the action in this respect of it's commit tee, at least do not in some respects. Let the accused patrolman bring in the dfuect witness (Mrs. Werner).
 Patrolman Hyde-When we testified before the Investigating committee we were told that our positions should not be jeopardized by any testimony, and yet am brought in here.
 Commissioner Moran-I move that only direct testimony be allowed to come in. Officer Werner, do you know anything directly about this case?
 Ex-Of1cer Werner-I do not. Just call me MT. Werner. Plain MT. Werner is good enough for me.
 Commissioner Moran (sarcastically)- I stand corrected. An apology is due you. Qaughter)
 The motion of Commissioner Moran was promptly seconded by Commission CT Hubinger unanimously passed, and the hearing continued for two weeks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
Heavy DefanIter

Charlotte, N. C., April 23-Cashier J. R. Holland of the Merchants and Farm CTS National bank of Charlotte is a defaulter to the amount of $6O,O00 or more. Bank examiners discovered the defalcation. MT Hollands peculations have been carried on for eight years and he has managed till the last few days to conceal them. No man in Charlotte has heretofore been held in higher regard or been more fully trusted than MT. Holland and the city was shocked to hear of his embezzlement. At the request of the directors of the bank he has not been placed under ar rest
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING GO.

emptorY and unusual order from the United States government to make a great public improvement, which City Engineer Kelly estimates will cost from $7O,00O to $1O000O.
 It was voted, on motion of Alderman Macdonald, to give Corporation Counsel Ely power to secure such legislation as to enable the city to bond itself for the amount requisite to build the bridge by December 31, 1896.
 A communication was also read from Mayor Hendrick concerning the pro- posed new public morgue. It was ac- cepted and adopted. In it he recom- mended that there be a better under standing as to its site
 A resolution was adopted that each desk be supplied with a book of rules.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
TWo BRIEF SESSIONS.

selecimen and Health Commissioners
 Transact but Little Business.
 At the meeting of the board of select men last evening all the members were present, yet but little business was transacted. Petitions for the harden ing of Franklin street in Westville and for the establishment of street lines between Morris Cove and the light house were referred to the committee on roads and bridges.
 The regular meeting of the board of health was also held yesterday, but only routine business transacted. A large number of cesspools and vaults were ordered abolished, after which the board adjourned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
COMPTROLLER ECKELs DECLINES.
He Was Offered Most FIattering Position
 on a Chicago Paper.

He Was Offered a Most FIattering Position
 on Chicago Paper.
 Washington, April 2S.-H. H, Kohl saat, the new owner of the Chicago Times Herald, offered MT. Eckels, the comptroller of the currency, a large salary, said to be nearly $1O,00O year, to go to Chicago and become financial editor of that paper.
 In view of the importance of financial questions in business circles and poli- tics MT. Eckels saw in this editorship an opportunity to wield great influence in the west and was at first much in- clined to accept MT. Kohlsaat's offer. On consultation, however. with other members of the administration he deemed it his duty to remain in his present office until the expiration of MT. Cleveland's term and wired his declination this afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
4 SMASH UP.
A Slight Error of ofJudgment.

On Water street near the foot of Hamilton street yesterday afternoon at about 1 o'clock a man in a buggy sud- denly tried to "cross the bows" of an electric car. The experiment proved a costly one. The motorman was unable at such short notice to stop the car, which crashed into the buggy. com pletely wreeking 1t. The driver es- caped injury The horse, however, had a leg broken and veterinary surgeon was sent for, who shot the animal, put ting it out of it's misery. The dash board of the electric car was badly bents
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
Will Bar Medical Students.

Hanover N. H., April 23.-Dartmouth college students have backed down from the square stand they took last fall with regard to playing medical students on their athletic teams and have voted to ask Williams and Amherst to stay in the leagues with them and have con- sented to bar medical students off all teams if they will consent to this ar, rangement.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
oN THE RALn FIELD.
Results of the Games in the Big League
 Yesterday.

Yesterday. At Washington-The Washingtons
 out-generalled the Bostons to-day and
 won In the first inning on two two baggers by Joyce and Selbach and
 a home run drive by Hassamer. Will
 son, the new pitcher of the Bostons,
 made a most favorable impression, as after the first inning the Washingtons could not connect at all with his curves Maui pitched a winning game and was ably supported
 The feature of the contest was a triple play by Boston in the ninth inning, Wilson, Warner and Tucker partici- pating. The score:
 Washington ..S 1 0 O o 0 O-4 Boston ........1 0 0 o 0 0-1
 FIits-Washlngton 4, Boston B. Err 2, Boston 8. Batter ies-Maul and Mcguire; Wilson and Warner.
 At New York-Umpire Lynch re- signed from the league staff to-day because President Young decided to comply with the request of the New York club and ordered him to go to Baltimore.
 \ The game between the New Yorks and Brooklyns was umpired by Players Meekin and Mulvey and there was considerable fault finding. The Brook lyns won by hitting German very hard. Errors also helped them materially. Kennedy, on the other hand, was in vincifble with men on bases. The score:
 New York ....0 8 0 0 O1 O-7 Brooklyn ...2 0 0 3 0 9 1-1O
 Hits-New York 13, Brooklyn IT, Err rors-New York z, Brooklyn B. Bat teries-German and Schriver; Ken nedy and Daley.
 At Baltimore-The Baltimores took the lead in the firts inning of to-day's ball game and won as they pleased Esper was batted hard, but he kept the hits we'll scattered. He tired in the eighth inning and the Philadel- phians scored four runs. Gleason pitched the last inning. The visitors errors were costly. The score: Baltimore ...5 2 i 1 3 *-16 Phila ........1 1 1 o O 4 2-1O
 Hits-Baltimore IS, Philadelphia f6. Errors-Baltimore 5, Philadelphia 6 Batteries-Esper, Gleason and Robin son; Weyhing, Smith, Clements and Buckley.
 At Cincinnati-Three victories in suc- cession were too much for the Cincin- natl team and to-day it went down be- fore the Pittsburg players. The score: 70 0 0 o 1 l. Pittsburg ...0 1 1 0 0 o 0 O-6
 Base hits-Cincinnati g, Pittsburg r Errors-Cincinnatf 6, Pittsburg 4. Bat teries-Parrott and Merritt; Hawley and Sugden.
 At ouisville-Louisville defeated Chi cago to-day in a heavy batting contest. | Both sides were a little wild, but some splendid plays were made. Ryan's l home run in the ninth yielded four runs for Chicago. The score: Louisville 70 4 0 o 8 3 8 0-1S | .....1 0 1 o o 4-14 |
 Base hits-Louisville 23, Chicago 14. g. Chicago 7 Bat and Cole; Griffith and 
 At St. Louis-The Browns defeated Cleveland to-day in a game remarkable Or indifferent pitching and execrable ielding. Both Ehret and Cuppy were wild. The absence of Childs from the visitors and Ely from the Browns ne- ,essitated patchwork for both teams. 3urkett made a home run. The score: St. Louis.....O 0 0 2 5 0 "-13 Cleveland ..,9 0 1 0 5 0 2 1-11
 Base hits-St Louis 8, Cleveland 15. 1Tors-St. Louis 8, Cleveland 5. Bat cries -Ehret and Peitz; Cuppy and limmer
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
All Rights Bought Up.

Montpelier, Vt, April 23.-The Ameri- can Wrfnger company of New York has bought the patent rights, machines and good will of the Colby Wrnger company of this city and will remove the indus try from Montpelier The American company puts up nine-tenths of all ;he wringers made in this country.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
Hervnrd,s Candidates at Work.

Cambridge Mass, April 23.-The candidates for the Harvard eleven are again at work. The practice began with tackling the dummy and the usual following and falling on the ball. The practice was ended with fifteen min ute half between the two picked elev- ens The practice will continue until the middle of May.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
VIII Make n One Fare Rate.

Chicago, April 23.-The Santa Fe to- day announced that it would make a rate of one fare for home seekers ex- cursions to Texas and Arkansas from Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. It does this to meet the action of Texas roads, which have dispensed with the $2 that was added to the one-fare rate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
HE IFS 4 HAPPY MAN.
Dr. Buchanan Does Not Abandon All Hop,
 as Yet.

as Yet.
 Sing Sing, N. T., April 2S.-Dr Bu- chanan is a happy man this evening owing to the action of the governor in granting him a respite. He has sent several telegrams to his lawyers and friends in New York. He will make a renewed effort for his life. He wrote a long letter to the governor this after noon. Its purport could not be learned. Mrs. Buchanan arrived from Albany on the SOS train, accompanied by Mrs. Coleman and Lawyer Roche. They drove to the prison and had a long in- terview with the condemned man, after which the party left for New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
Rill Cook Hound for Prison.

Fort Smith, Ark, April 23.-Thist af- ternoon Desperate Bill Cook began his journey to Albany, N. Y, where he is to serve forty-five years in the peni- tentiary. Cook left on a special car, which is lined with sheet iron and the windows of which are heavily barred. In the special coach were nineteen other prisoners bound for the penitentiary at Albany.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-24
second Annual Dance.

The second annual dance of the Re- publican league, which was held in Warner hall last evening, was very enjoyable affair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-02-14
Now at Montgomery City.

MONTGOMERY CRY, Mo-, Feb. g.
Pursuant TO the order of the County
Court, made "Wednesday, the Sheriff to-
day took about 20 wagons to Danville
and hauled the books, papers and doe
uments belonging to the county offices
of that place. The Commissioners to
locate the county seat selected the
present courthouse square in Mont
gomery City and reported about two
O'Clock in the afternoon, when the
wagons We're at once ~unloaded, and
the county seatof Montgomery County
is now at. Montgomery City. This re-
moval is the result of 40 years agita-
ton of the question, and, while the
matter is to eomeup in the courts, it is
believed to be permanently settled.