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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-02
To Confer With Chief Arthur.

Branford, Jan. 1.-President IT. E. Plant, resident of this place and pres- ident of the Plant railway systems in the south, to-day wired Chief Engineer Arthur of the Brotherhood of Engineers that he will confer with him within the next ten days relative to the threatened strike of engineers on the big Plant system. The adjuster's committee of engineers have been in Savannah three days waiting for MT. Plants presence. MT. Plant has been in New York and has notified them that it will. .herin1- possible to confer before the time nam ed. A general tie-up of the numberless roads of the Plant system is threaten ed, but the pacific measures adopted by the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers and the diplomacy of MT. Plant. it is expected, will avert serious trou- ble. To-day MT. Plant is in New York.
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Receptions in Washington.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The secretary of state gave his annual New Year break fast to the diplomatic corps this morn ing The function began at, noon and was followed by reception at which Mrs. Olney was assisted by her daugh- ter, Mrs. Minot; Mrs. Uhl and Miss Uhl, the wife and daughter of the as- sistant secretary of state; Mrs. and Miss Rockhill, the wife and daughter of the third assistant secretary of state; MT and Mrs. Sheridan; Miss Audrey Pauncefote, the daughter of the Brit ish ambassador, and a number of oth- CTS. Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle, Sec- retary and Mrs. Lamont, Secretary and Miss Herbert. Attorney General and Mrs. Harmon, and Secretary and Miss Morton also held receptions. The ill., ness of the little daughter of Secretary and Mrs. Smith prevented them from receiving, and Postmaster General and Mrs. Wilson were also compelled not to receive, owing to the illness of their son. The reception of the vice president and Mrs. Stevenson was held at the Hotel Normandie from to 5 o'clock
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FACTORY 1NSPEC11ON,. .
George l.. Mclean, State Inspector, Makes
 His Report,

Greorge l.. Mclean, state inspector of factories, has made his report to the governor, covering ten months ending September 30 1895. Of the 1901 facto- ries and workshops in the state he re- ports inspection of 1,091. Six hundred of these were found in fair condition. and in 491 changes were ordered. The specific number of changes ordered for the better safety of employees was 91S
 The inspector quotes the law as to fire escapes, which places the enforce ment in the hands of the local author ities, and says that in fourteen in stances factories with insufficient egress from upper floors were reported to such authorities. Elevator accidents are treated in the report, and the inspector advises that strict watch should be kept of the cables and that the safety devices should be often tested
 The subject of good ventilation in buildings where manufacturing is car ried on has been given close attention Powerful exhaust systems for removing impure, air have been provided by many factory owners, where such were deemed necessary for the protection of the health of employees. At some places these changes were made voluntarily, but in most cases were ordered. The improvement is a mutual benefit to em- pioyer and the employes, as the best re- suits can be accomplished in factories by healthy and contented operatives.
 Only one fatality in a factory has come to the knowledge of the inspector during the year, and that was caused by the breaking of an elevator rope
 The inspector calls attentioneto the fact that there is no provisiom whereby accidents in factories are reported to the factory inspector, and thinks that a statute covering this should be passed in order to assist the work of the de paTtment
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Will Proceed PrOnptlY.

New York, Jan. 1.-The Union Pa cific reorganization committee, General Louis Fitzgerald, chairman, announces that it has received a majority of all Union division main line and Kansas division first mortgage bonds in circu- lation, as we'll as large deposits of junior bonds and nearly one-half of the capital stock The committee gives notice Of its intention to proceed promptly and energetically with gen. eral foreclosures. It extends the time for deposit of bonds and stock without penalty until January 15, but notifies security holders that no deposits will be received after that date except in the discretion of the committee and upou payment of the penalty of per cent. stipulated in the plan. Stock as sessment will not be called until the plan has been declared operative. Ap- plications are being made to the New York and Boston stock exchanges for the listing of the committees certifi- cates Of deposit.
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Game in Berkshire Hills.

Canaan, Jan. 1.-The sportsmens S re- |sume of the game season, which closed yesterday, Is that the Berkshire Hills have furnished better hunting than for any season in ten years past. New York men have secured the hills from Cornwall to Pittsfeld, but despite the great number of crack shots the quan- tity of game has seemed to have been sufficient to make the most exciting sport. Ever since Christmas the hotels here, at Sheffield, Great Burlington and Stockbridge have been filled with men enjoying the last days of the hunting season. The south-bound train for New York this morning at S:26 carried over fifty hunters to New York, loaded down with game captured in the last three or four days. Woodcock and quail have been scarce comparatively. The ma jority of birds bagged were cartridges.
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YESrERDAY,S FIRES.

The third of yesterdays small fires occurred about 5:3O o'clock in the af- ternoon. It was at the home of Attor- ney T. F. Callahan on East Chapel street. and was caused by the overturn- ing of a kerosene lamp in one of the parlors. The damage was very slight. The alarm was sounded from box I'll, at the corner of Blatchley and Grand avenues.
 At 2 o'clock the residence of Police Commissioner Doolittle at Veto street was the scene of blaze. There was D one in the house at the time and an entrance had to be made by breaking in one of the windows. The kitchen was badly burned, and the damage will be several hundred dollars, which is covered by insurance. The other alarm was sounded from box 534 by Phil Fleming, the livery stable proprietor, who noticed the smoke pouring out from the house and with all speed rush. ei to the box and rang the alarm.
 Mir Hayes, stamp clerk at the post office, owner of the property, in speak ing of the report that the fire originated from the furnace, said there had been no fire in the furnace all day, as both the families occupying the premises Mir. Doolittle and MT. Albert Wells, clerk at the probate office, and mother, were all away all day spending the day. The fire started under a sink and he was utterly unable to account for it's origin.
 The grass and bushes in a lot on Orange street was set afire and as it crept dangerously near houses the fire department was called out. It was quickly extinguished.
 A CHECK FOR $25.
 A check for s25 was received Tuesday afternoon by Chief Kennedy for the Firemen's Benevolent fund from Charles E. Cruttenden, for the services of the department in checking the fire at the Union street stable Sunday night
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4 PHEASANT SURPRISE
Rendered MT, and Mrs. Charles II. Merwin Last Lvening-An Elegant Banquet Lamp Presented

Rendered. MT. and Mrs. Charles II. Merwin
 Last Lvening--An Elegant Banquet Lamp
 Presented.
 Among the pleasant New Years events was q surprise party rendered to MT and Mrs. Charles II. Merwin at their pleasant home at 52 Bishop street. The party assembled at & o'clock and went in a body to the resi- dence. During the evening Mir and Mrs. MerWin were presented with a magnificent banquet lamp and shade. The gift was appropriately received as a token of the esteem of the donors The evening was pleasantly spent in a social way and much merriment added greatly to the pleasure of the occasion. A sumptuous feast was spread by the company, which consisted mainly of rel atives. Among the number were Nlr. and Mrs George P. Merwin, MT and Mrs. Charles r. Merwin, George w. Merwin, all of Eld. street; William H. Merwin, MT. and Mrs. Walter Davis of Temple street; John w. Merwin, Mrs. Caroline II. Johnson of Woodmont, MT and Mrs. Frank A, LuclSe, and num- Der of others.
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JOHN OWNERS ESCAPADE
VENT TO HIS BROTHER'S HOUSE
 AND RAISED I ROJY.

Not Long Out of the Insane Asylum-He Is
 the Man That Forced His Attentions on
 When Arrested Yesterday He Tried to
 Injure Patrolman Burnham-Three
 Charges Preferred Against Him.
 John $. Dwyer of this city has bobbed up once more, and unfortunately for himself too. On July 10 last he was committed to the state Insane asylum at Middletown. At that time his case received considerable of an airing in the city court and in the newspapers. It will be remembered that he forced his attentions on young woman residing on Sylvan avenue. She objected and several times ordered him from the house. On one occasion she had to call upon her father to send DWyer away. Shortly after this last episode the man again called at the house and when the father answered the summons a quarrel took place. Without any provocation Dwyer pitched into the man and abused him terribly.
 In the city court he managed to get his case continued several times on the ground that he had new witnesses to cite in. He tried to show that it was
 the young woman who was forcing her. self on him, but the court considered
 this preposterous and later certain evil dence was given which proved that the court was right and Dwyer was deemed
 insane and of vicious character. It was this case which opened the doors of the insane retreat to Dwyer, There were many persons who were well pleased
 to see him go there. Among them were several of his own relatives. who had
 been bothered to no small extent by his vicious antics
 Yesterday he swooped down on his brothers family on Winthrop avenue, hear Davenport avenue. He was toler- lated as long as he behaved himself, but I,this was not very long. shortly before { ' o'clock in the evening the neighbors
 were startled at hearing angry words followed by a terrific scrimmage in the J N Dwyer, the insane had returned and feared that he might commit some fear ful crime. One neighbor rushed to Pa trolman Burnham and told him of the matter. He went to the Dwyer house and his knock was answered by John,
 who immediately opened vigorous as sault upon the guardian of the peace. The patrolman knew with whom he had to deal and did not lose any time in demonstrating that he was going to be master of the situation.
 He bounced upon the man and bore him ito the floor and in the twinkling of an eye had the nippers about one of his wrists. Still Dwyer was stubborn and had to be dra gged from the house bodily. At one juncture of the scrape he lifted one of his feet with great Vio- lence and just barely escaped bringing lit in contact with the patrolman's chin. Had he succeeded in his design there is nomy would have been totally wrecked. The scuffie was kept up and as re- suit the prisoner had mighty bruise raised just little left of his left optic, and it will take nature some time to re- duce his face to it's normal size. A few moments later Officer Hackett came along and Dwyer was finally deposited
 at police headquarters. He has three
 charges against him, They are drunk enness, resistance and breach of the Ipeace.
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rEoU0r cLUH GENERATION.
Reception to New Members-fine supper Served by Chef O'roole-ft Christmas Trees n Feature Dancing Enjoyed.

n Eeature--D Dancing EnJoy&a.t
 New Years was celebrated at the Pequot club house. Morris Cove, with a reception to the members. The ladies served tea and light refreshments from until D. m., during which time the reception committee introduced the new members. At 6 o'clock a five course dinner was served by Chef O'Toole in q very acceptable manner, An excellent menu was served, about 16O sitting down
 At o'clock a great deal of merri- ment arose over the distribution of pres ents from the two Christmas trees which stood in the dance hall. Colonel Simeon J. Fox and MT. Frank Bushnell made a good deal of fun in distributing the gifts Some were very comical and others quite costly Each member and many of the lady friends received pres ents.
 w. H. Riggs, the janitor, received a present of $l0.
 The ladies who presided at the table in the afternoon were: At the tea table, Mrs. Fox; at the coffee table, Mrs Brown and Mrs Durham; at the cho- colate table, Mrs. Manross and Mrs. Bostwick
 From until Il dancing was enjoyed. Robinson furnished the music.
 The committees were, as follows: Re ception committee: Mrs. $. J. Fox, Mrs. R. F. ManroSs, MT. M. R. Durham, Mr. F., O. Brown, MT s. H. Read, Mrs. M. R. Durham, Mrs. o. F. Brown, MT. w. A. Harris MT. R. E. Manross, MT. J. F. Todd, Mrs Leonard Bostwick, Mrs. George R. Chamberlain, MT F. c. Bush nell, MT. c. G. P0wning. Dinner com mittee: Mrs. George H. Butler, Mrs. T. J. Adams, Mrs. s. H. Dawson, Mrs. w. M. Burwell, Mrs. H. s. Hlgby. Christmas tree committed: Mrs. A. H. Jackson, Mrs. J. o. Shares, Mrs. c. H. Loomis, Mrs. w. R. Moore Mrs. l.. H. Prindle. Dancing committees Mrs. J. N. Champion Mrs. r. I. Booth, Mrs. C.. G. Powning, Mrs. c. B. Matthewman, Mrs. W. R. Demarest. Entertainment committee: MT E. & Osborn, MT. J. N. Champion, Mr. w. P Futile.
 The new members are: Frank A. Southworth, Willis $. Crofut. George F. Nettleton, Willis l.. Mix, George F. Burgen, George T. Hewlett, w. B. Leighton, c. W. Whittlesey, w. F. Brooks, Henry Sutton, F. NJ. Arm strong, A. K. Brocklesby of Hartford. Conn; Henry l.. Bradley, Judge J. P. Studley Dr. F. W. Brown, Raymond C.. Baldwin, Burton D. Potter, John NJ. Lines, A. V. Becher, Ezra c. Hurd, c. s. Walker, Fred H. AIling, Edmund s, Os- born, Frank s. Taylor, Fred T. Brad ley, Dr N. W. Hotchkiss, S. H. Kirby, George s. Fox, A. L. Frisby and Cap tain Charles E. Rounds.
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COMMISSION IS ANNOUNCED
PRESIDENT ToLEVELAND GIYEs oUr
 TIRE MEN HE HAS CHOSEN.

Associate Justice Brewer of the Supreme Court is the Leading One of the Com- mittee-All Arc Men of Prominence in Legal Matters. NR
 Washington.Jan. 1.-The president to- night announced the composition of the venezuelan commission which will con- sfst of five members as follows:
 David J. Brewer of Kansas, associate justice of the supreme court of the United States
 Richard 1T. Alvy of Maryland, chief justice of the court of appeals of the District of Columbia.
 Andrew D. White of New York.
 Frederic R. Coudert of New York. X
 Daniel c. Gilman of Maryland, presi- dent of Johns Hopkins university.
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Connecticut,s Exhihfts.

Winsted, Jan. 1.-Word received here to-day from J. H. Vaill, in charge of the Connecticut exhibits at the Atlanta exposition, states that all exhibits fromS Connecticut that have not been sold are packed up for shipment. and will be forwarded north immediately He says about one thousand persons from the Nutmeg state have visited Atlanta during the exposition
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THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING CO.
AN OLD FASHIONED EVENING.


 The Y. M. e. A. kept open house all day and in the evening a social time was had In the gymnasium hall where iirewood fire was burning i'll the grate. Dr. Cargill gave an exhibition of crayon sketches and O. F. Case re- lated several pleasing stories. Apples and pop corn Were passed around and a real old fashioned time was spent.
 AT SPRINGSIDE FARM.
 At Springside Farm a good chicken dinner was served with the usual ac- companying dishes, together with oranges, candy and bananas. The men did not work and the day was gener- ally observed as holiday. The in mates amused themselves in games, singing and other diversions. In the evening the women had a concert and dance by themselves in the hall, while the mem in their lobby room played cards and smoked. There are now at the farm 172 men, 151 women and IA children a total of 337.
 Other New Years events are record ed in another column.
 NEW YEARS SOCIAL EVENTS.
 New Haven commandery club, K. T., held New Years reception last night in their rooms on Church street. The members and their friends to the num- Der of 500 were entertained and served an elegant lunch furnished by John Me Carthy.
 YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN, CLUB.
 I, a1,, a1J to it's members and friends yesterday afternoonl and evening, and the club rooms were filled, al the TOO visitors being royalty entertained by the com mittee. A sumptuous lunch was served in the dining room President Earns worth was present and received the guests in his usually pleasing manner.
 GRAND CANTON sAssACUs.
 Grand Canton Sassacus, No. 1, Pat riarchs Militant, held open house yes terday in its rooms in the Yale bank building Fully 300 guests were in at tendance during the house of the recep- tion, which were from to 10. The com mittee in charge was F. F. Todd, H. E. Clark, G. D. Stevens, l.. Moses, w. F. Peckham, John Hare. The grand off, cers were present during the evening. This Canton will hold its annual ball in old Union armory on January 21. It will hold fair in the same place from February 2S to March '.
 CANTON AURORA.
 The grand annual ball of Canton Au- rora was held i'm Harugari hall last night. There were over 150 couples in the grand march. During the evening some of the grand officers of the I. o. Q. F. were present The grand march was led by the floor committed The following were the committee in charge of the ball: Chief conductor, Captain August Lubenow; floor manager, Lieut. C.. Weiss; floor committee, William P. Schwenk, M. Bretzfelder, Julius Lasle, J. Rimler, George Sthleicher R. Schurk; reception committee, ex-Cap- tain +. Meyer ex-Captain A. Parlow, ex-Captain H. Buchter, ex-Captain H. Phloehn, ex-Captain John Wolf; com mittee of arrangements, Captain Au- gust Lubenow, Lieutenant c. Weiss, Chev. F. Goetze, Chev. F. Seller, En- sign w. Froehlich, Chev. William P. Schwenk, Chev. J. Schurk.
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DR. IND MRS. M'LANE RECETTE.

A reception was held yesterday after noon from to by Rev. Dr. W. W. Me Lane, pastor of Plymouth church, al the chapel. A large number of the old Col 1ege street congregation and members of other city churches were present. Dr. and Mrs. McLane received in the recep- .tion room, and refreshments were serv- ed in the basement of the chapel There was music and the affair was extreme ly enjoyable.
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GOV, MORTON A CANDIDATE
HE UILL STAND FOR THE PRESI-
 DENCY OF THE UNITED STATES.

He Will be Supported in Statement to be
 Given Out by Senator Platt of This state
 -lfUnsuocessful He win, 1t is Thought,
 Succeed Senator Hill.
 Anbany, Jan. 1.--Governor Morton has finally announced to his friends that he will stand as a candidate for presi- dent before the national republican convention to be held at St. Louis. He stated his position at the dinner given at Chauncey M. Depew's resi- dence in New York on Monday night. The others present were Hon. Thomas c. Platt, Benjamin F. Tracy, Hon. War ner Miller, State Comptroller James A. Roberts of Buffalo, and ex-United States Senator Frank Hiscock of Syra- cuse These gentlemen had at a din ner rendered Governor Morton in New York ten days previous assured him that he could have a solid delegation from this state and the undivided sup port of the republicans of the state.
 The first step in securing this unani- nous endorsement was the resignation of State Comptroller Roberts as presi dent of the State club, which was or ganized by John E. Milholland of New York city, as an anti-Platt organiza- tion. MT. Roberts is preparing for pub lcation a statement in which he will endorse Governor Mortons candidacy and show why, in his judgment MT Morton should be nominated, MT. Platt and other prominent republicans will also give out like statements
 These publications will be with Gov ernor Morton's full knowledge and con- sent, as he is now satisfied that the republicans of the state are anxious to give him hearty and unqualified en- dorsement It is stated that when Gov ernor Morton acceded to the wishes of the party leaders to become a candidate for president he announced that no matter what the result of his canvass might be he would not be candidate for reelection as governor If he is un- successful he will, it is thought, go to the United States senate as the sue cessor of MT. Hill, whose term expires next year. :,
 A tA'NNh' ~ to much speculation as to who among the many would-be candidates for gov ernor is likely to succeed him.
 New York, Jan. 2.-The Times says:
 Mir. Depew said last night:
 New York stays solid for Governor Morton for the presidency and am sure that he will be very strong in other states
 Ex-Senator Warner Miller said: "Gov- ernor Morton will be a very formida- ble candidate. He will have a large number of delegates from other states
 James $. Clarlson of Iowa was here yesterday Allison is his first choice. MT. Clarkson has been south and he said that in talks with republicans he found that Mir. Morton was very popular and he thought that the gov ernor would have some delegates from each. This struck some of the politi- clans as curious and they began dis cussing a presidential slate made up thus: For president, Morton; for vice president, Allison.
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Alfred White to Wed.

The wedding of Alfred White of this city and Miss Julia Lyman of Hart ford is announced to take place at o'clock next Wednesday afternoon. MT. White is associated in business with George Y. White of G. F. Heublein & Bro. and since taking up his residence in New Haven several years ago has made a host of friends Miss Lyman is a pleasing young lady and occupies an enviable position in Hartford's social circle
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ReserYed His Decision.

Boston, Jan. Judge Sherman, in the superior court to-day, gave a. hear ing and reserved his decision upon. the application of the plaintiffs in the case of A Shuman & Co.,, wholesale and retail clothiers, against officers Of the United Garment Workers of Am erica for preliminary injunction to restrain the defendants from circulat- ing cards and circulars among the plaintiffs customers announcing that boycott had been declared against the firm
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TinsInith Injured.

John M. Kelly, a tinsmith, residing yesterday on roof for Sisk brothers, the undertakers on Grand avenue, feli from the roof and received a severe scalp wound besides other bruises. He was taken to the New Haven hospital, where it was found that the injuries were not serious.
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General Eor,I's Gjft-

General George H. Ford has just pre- sented every member of the Second company, Governors Foot Guard, with a handsome souvenir of the company's late visit to Atlanta. The gift consists of sterling silver badge in the shape of a continental hat, from which is suspended a nutmeg. The badges are mounted on red silk ribbon.
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Letter Carrier Arrested,

Boston, Jan. 1.-Joseph w. Jenkins. a letter carrier for sixteen years, was arrested to-day, charged with holding back mail matter. He had borrowed money from business men on his route and not being able to repay it, and was ashamed to face his creditors and so did not deliver their mail. He was held for trial.
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Funeral Of Susan J. AIIiuw

The funeral of Susan J. Alling. widow of the late Henry P. Alling, who died at her residence, 2S Beers street, on Monday last, in her eighty-eighth year. was held yesterday afternoon from the residence. Rev. Mir. Mason of the First Baptist church officiated and the burial was in the family lot in Evergreen cemetery.