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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

Prince Henry Arrives mt Gibraltar.
GIBRALTAR, December 27.-The German
warships Deutschland and Gefion, under
the command of Prince Henry of Prussia
have arrived here, on their way to China.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
CLAIMS FOR oyERPAID TAXES.
Committee Recommends That $225 b
 Paid to Heirs of w. o. Armstrong.

Committee Recommends That $225 be
 Paid to Heirs of w. O. Armstrong.
 The comimttee on claims met last night in rooms 10 and Il city hall and voted to recommend that the heirs of w. O.Armstrong be allowed $225 for theri claim for overpaid taxes. The property on which the taxes are alleged to have been overpaid is situated on Lafayette street, and it seems that it was sold few years ago and the heirs, who do not live in New Haven, claim that since it was sold both they and the purchaser have been paying taxes.
 The communication from the Win chester Arms company in regard to the sewer assessment on narrow strip of land on Shelton avenue, over the title of which there is a controversy between Mrs. Abigail Hitler and the Winchester company, was tabled indef- initely, the Winchester company having paid the assessment and received re- ceipt for the same.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
BOSTON MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN.
Three Candidates in Fleld-The Disturb
 ing Factor n Bryan Man.

Boston, Dec. 20,-The municipal cam paign closed tonight with rallies by the supporters of all three of the lead ing candidates in various parts of the city, and tomorrow the hundred thou sand or more voters will have an op- portunity of casting a ballot for mayor, seven aldermen, eight members of the school committee, @ street commission CT for three years and three councilmen from each ward.
 The candidates of the two leading political parties are the same as two years ago, Mayor Quincy heading the democratic ticket, while ex-Mayor Ed win U. Curtis is again the candidate of the republicans for the third time, his defeat for reelection two years ago be- ing accomplished by MT. Quincy. The disturbing factor in the campaign has been the candidacy of Thomas Riley, who is running on the Bryan demo- cratic ticket, and his campaign, which has been avowedly antagonistic to Mayor Quincy, has been fought with great vigor by several young politi- clans, notably John B. Moran, Timothy w. Coakley and Philip Doherty. MT Riley has spoken almost nightly in diff ferent parts of the city, while the other two candidates have refrained from any speeches whatsoever.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE ELECTION.

Annual Meeting Last Evening-NIemoriat
 to Congress for Sound Money.
 The annual meeting of the Republi- can league was held last evening at their club house. The meeting was largely attended The report of the secretary, Ward Bailey, and of the treasurer, John A. Richardson, showed that the club is in as prosperous con- dition as it has ever been. Officers were elected as follows: President, George B. Martin; vice presidents, Samuel Lloyd, H. c. Warren, Frank Seward H. C. shelton, w. s. Wells; ex- ecutive committee for four years, F. l.. Cowles, E. R. Jeffcott, E. w. Scranton, Edward I. Atwater.
 The following resolution was intro- duced by Mr. H. C. Warren and adopt ed by the league: Whereas, The pres- ident of the United States as well as the business men of the country, irre- spective of party, recognize the neces- sity of reforming our currency system, and energetic efforts are being made to formulate plan for so doing, which efforts have the sympathy of the club; be it therefore
 Resolved, That we, the Republican league of New Haven, urge upon our representatives in congress to assist to the utmost of their ability the passage of said legislation at the present session of congress as will best give to this country a sound uniform currency sys- ten1 and which shall he TecOPniZed hv the business men of the United States" It was voted to instruct the secretary to send copies of the above resolution to each of the states delegation in con- gress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
". BURR H1Lh ELECrED,
Succeeds Mnjor Elnkesioe as Commander
 of uorso Guards.


 At a special meeting of the Horse Guard last evening eX-Captain w. Burr Hall of Wallingford was elected to fill the position left vacant by the retire ment of Major Blakeslee some time ago. Captain Halls election was unanimous. The following were appointed a com mittee to notify Captain Hall of his election: Lieutenant Forbes, Lieuten- ant Adams, Lieutenant Bright, Ser geant Austin and Corporal Orr. A ban quet will be given to the new major and the retiring one some time in the near future.
 Commander Buckland of the Naval Reserves has issued orders that in the future all commissioned officers will In navigation before they can receive their commissions. In view of this fact ex-Commander Reynolds will hold q class for instructing the officers in navi- gation Thursday evening. At these classes the officers commissioned and petty alike will be instructed in the theoretical part of navigation. The nautical portion will be learned by the officers making observations and calcu- lations on board the Wyandotte. In the spring it is probable that Commander Reynolds will take the officers for a cruise for the purpose Of putting their knowledge to the test.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
f RUNAWAY FREIGHT TRAIN.
Fifty Cars Completely Broken Up-A
 Passenger Train Thrown Over.

Fifty Cars Completely Broken Up-A
 Passenger Train Thrown Over.
 Altoona, Pa, Dec. 20.-A freight train of thrty-one loaded cars, travelling down the mountain to this city to- night, became manageable in conse- quence of the slippery condition of the tracks and crashed into a freight train in the yard here directly in front of the passenger station. About fifty cars were completely broken up and the Holldaysburg passenger train, which was standing on the tracks outside the passenger shed, was thrown over on it's side.
 The engineer and fireman of the run away train were helped from the cab of the wrecked locomotive, and both were able to walk away. Their escape was almost miraculous Three other trainmen were taken to the hospital. One of them is said to be fatally injur- ed. A brakeman named Corbine is still unaccounted for and is thought to be under the wreckage. Brakeman Vur- ner also is missing. Fireman Leavitt and three miners were taken from the wreck. None of the men was seriously injured. s. Muster of Hagerstown, h. diana, who was accompanying a car load of poultry, was fatally injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
PRESIDENTIA APPOININEN
None will be Made During Recess Except
 in Case of Necessity.


 Washington, Dec. 20.-No appoint ments will be made by the president during the holiday recess of congress, except in case of emergency. Despite the announcement of this fact, the number of visitors at the white house to-day was unusually large. General John W. Foster had brief interview with the president concerning the pei agic sealing bill which is now before the executive. Representative Johnson of North Dakota urged the president not to sign the sealing bill, maintain ing that as diplomatic negotiations be tween the United States and Canada with reference to the sealing contro- versy had been practically terminated the bill would avail nothing in fur thering the negotiations and would be an injustice to sealers of the United States. The president gave no expres- sion of his intentions, but it is expect ed that he will sign the bill in a few days
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
HOLD A LONG CONFERENCE
FALL RIVER MILL OWNERS AND
 LABOR LE1DERS.

Latter Submit Three Propositions-Firsta a Postponement of Reduction In Wages is Asked, Second That Operatives Work Four Days a Week, Third That Matter as Last Resort be Arbitrated.
 Fall River, Mass, Dec. 2O-The con- Ference of labor leaders and manufac- turers which has been looked forward to as being factor in the situation which might overcome the actual facts, was held this afternoon in the rooms of the Manufacturers association. The rep resentatives of the labor unions submit ted three propositions and each of the delegates made some comment thereon. At the conclusion of this the manufac- turers decided to take them under con- sideration and will give a written answer tomorrow afternoon. The pro- positions were formulated at the meet ing of the representatives of the various labor unions held last week and are as follows:
 "First-It being the general opinion that there will be an improvement dur ing the ensuing year and that the man. ufacturing will be in a far more pros- porous condition than at present we re- quest our manufacturers to postpone the present reduction until the first of March. If there is no improvement at that time, we will hold another confer ence with a view of settling the wage question.
 "second-Beleving that reducing wages is not remedy for an overstock- ed market, we respectfully request our manufacturers to work four days per week until the first of March. If there is no improvement at that time, we will hold another conference.
 ''Third-If either of the above propo- sitions are not accepted and we cannot settle the questions satisfactorily, we are willing to submit our case to the state board of arbitration, wages to re- main as at present until the state board makes it's report
 The report of the meeting of the labor union delegates also states that at their meeting "the question of overtime run- ming with two sets of help was dis cussed; also the recovery of lost time. The delegates were of the opin- ion that efforts should be made to put stop to it, as it is causing a great deal of dissatisfaction
 After the submittal of their proposi- tions, the present conditions of trade, the causes which have led up to them and the matter of southern competition were discussed at great length and it was after over two hours of delibera- ton that the conference adjourned. The manufacturers were very open in giving the reasons which have led up to their action and they answered all questions with equal freedom. There was noth. ing about the conference that either side will regret, as perfect harmony pre- vailed at all times.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
M'COY pnRnArS FATALLY HURT.
Not tho Buxer, However, But the Notori-
 ous Bank RObber.


 New York, Dec. 2O-John (Kid) Me- Coy, the ex-banll burglar. whose record is known to the police of all countries. was probably fatally injured to-day by John McGinniss, proprietor of a Rowery lodging house. The men quarrelled be- cause Mccoy said that the reputation of the house was not good and he would not allow his wife to work there. Me Ginniss threw Mccoy down stairs and then struck him over the head with a heavy club, causing hemorrhage of the brain, Mccoy was taken to a hospital and McGinniss was arrested.
 "Kid' Mccoy was implicated in many celebrated robbecies. Some years ago he was released from Sing Sing. He asserted then that he intended to lead an honest life. Since then he has made precarious living selling locks, At one time he took part in a realistic drama called "The Stowaway," in which he and a companion cracked a safe on the stage. Norman Selby, the Indiana pugtlist, it is said, after wit messing performance of "The Stow away announced that thereafter he would call himself "Kid Mccoy" and he has ever since appeared in the prize ring under that name
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
THE SACHSE TRI4L,
Dr. Wolff Testifies to Finding Fresh Blood
 on Prisoners Boots.

on Prisoner's Roots.
 Middletown, Dec. 20.-To-day marked the opening of the second week of the trial of Herman Sacnse, tha young Ger man, charged with the murder of Hcr- trand L. Hotchkiss in killln@worth last August. To-day's evilc1te introduced by the state was mainly to show by footprints, which were identical with those made by Sachse, that the accused had visited the Hotchkiss home later in the day preceding the murder and left earlier subsequent to it than has been asserted by the defense and which they claimed they could present as an alibi, proving that Sachse was at home when it is alleged he committed the crime The footprint Identification was how ever, but the preliminary to the grand coup accomplished by the state, when later they presented Dr. Wolff as an ex- pert witness. It was anonunced by the state that in summoning Dr. Wolff it would be shown that the clOts of hu- man blood found upon Sachse's vest, which he had worn previous and until his arrest after the murder, were those of fresh human blood Dr. Wolff testi- fled to this effect.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
NOT 4 SECOND FI4ZSIWM0NS.
HefTerman of South Africa an Easy Mark
 for Tommy Iiyan

Buffalo, Dec. 2O.---Biu Heffermen of Johannesburg, South Africa, who has been footed as a second Fitzsimmons, made his initial appearance in an Amer ican ring tonight in what was to have been a tWenty-round bout with Tommy Ryan. The foreigner proved to be the easiest victim that Ryan has ever met. The men met before the Olympic A. c. and were weighed in at 150 pounds. Heffermen was tall and lanky, with a long reach, which however, was no ob- stacle to the Syracuse man, who land ed when and where he pleased lief fermen was slow and awkward, and Ryan played with him for three rounds while the crowd laughed derisively. In the third round Heffermen was sent to the floor by left on the chin and took the limit in getting up. He went down again a moment later from a right handler on the jaw and was then count ed out
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
Will Rotafn lis Chnrter.

Brockton, Mass, Dec. 20.--On the strength Of an unofficial report brought to the local post to-day by Past Con- mander Elijah Smith. of Eastondale post, Fletcher Webster post, No. IS, G. A. R., vii retain it's charter as a post in the department of Massachusetts by order of Commander-in-C Chief Goblin. This decision in favor of Fletcher Web ster post adds new interest In the con- tention of this post with the depart ment body over the so-called house of lords
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
EVANS ON CIVIL SERVICE
FABRICATION OF THE LAW TO PEN
 SION OFFICE FORGE.

Does Not Accomplish the Results HIS
 Friends Insist That it Does- Best Men in
 Pension Commissioners Office Are
 Those Who Went in Under the So Called
 "Spoils System."
 Washington, Dec 2O.-Commissioner of Pensions Evans to-day appeared be- fore the senate committee on civil ser vice and retrenchment and was ques- toned at length by Senators Lodge and Prltchard about the civil service sys- tenn and it's application to the pension office forcel He expressed the opinion that the law did not accomplish the re- suits it's friends insisted that it did. The best men in his office were those who had come in under the so-called 'spoiis system" They did their duty and expected to hold their positions by so doing.
 The pension examining board, he said. ought not to be in the classified service as it was desirable to secure men as members Of such boards who had wide surgical eXperience-army eX- perience, if possible; and such men would not enter into competition for the places with young men just out of college He thought that the entire system of appointing the boards was wrong, and that all of them ought to be under a uniform system of appoint ment.
 He believed that the head of a bu- reau was the best qualified person to pass on the efficiency of a clerk and he ought not to be hampered in removing clerk for inetficiency. If permitted to do so he could remove at least one hun dred clerks from his office without af- fecting the efficiency of the force. Ha thought it would be desirable to have a definite tenure of office, not exceeding ten years, so that every year about ten per cent of new blood could be infused | into the force.
 This would do away with the result | ing abuses from some clerks remaining | in office too long. He thought that | some reform would have to be enacted or the country would have the inflic- | tiOn of a civil pension list. He believ- | ed that 1t was a mistake to include ir 1 the classified service the special exam | iners, medical boards, chiefs of divis
 Ions and all others receiving salaries l exceeding $1,400.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
STATEMENT FROM CORNELL.
Challenges Received from Columbia, Har-
 yard, Pennsylva mia and Yale.

Ithaca, N. Y, Dec, 20.-The Cornell atheltic council was in session for five hours tonight, during which time an extended discussion of the rowing situ- ation was held. No definite decision was reached, but the following state ment was given out: Cornell has re- ceived challenges for a fourmile boat race from Columbia, Harvard, Penn- sylvania and Yale. All the challenges are without conditions as to time and place except the one from Yale. Before taking decisive action in regard to any of these Cornell must await the arrival of promised information from some of these universities. In the meantime the vacation period will render another meeting of the council impossible be- fore the first week of January"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
LUETGERT'S SON 4 FORGER.
Gave Worthless Checks to Attorney Vim,
 cent to Secure His Fee.

Gave Worthless Checks tO Attorney VIn-
 cent to Secure His Fee.
 Chicago, Dec. 2O.-Arnold c. Luetgert admits that he forged name to notes amounting to $4,500, turned them over to Attorney w. A. Vincent to secure his fee and victimized others to the ex- tent of over $1,000 Arnold Luetgert is the son of Adolph l.. Luetgert, now on trial charged with murdering his wife, and Attorney Vincent was the chief counsel of the sausage maker. He withdrew when he realized that he had been deceived Arnold Luetgert laugh ed when it was suggested that trouble might come of his free use of signatures not his own, and said that he consid- cred it a good joke on Vincent. The signature which the lawyer supposed was indorsed on the notes is, when cor rectly written, Paul Jaeschke."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
| Tripnie Dro wuinp.

Tonawanda, N. Y, Dec. 20.-While skating at Elicott creek near this place tonight four young persons were pre- cipitated into the water by the breaking of the ice William Newman, aged nineteen; Rose Newman, sixteen, and Michael Coleman, twenty, were drown- ed. Miss Lizzie Coleman was rescued. The dead were all residents of this place and were well known young socie- tY people.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
DE.i9H OF LENT BISHOP.
An Oid and We'll Known Citizen-For Years
 DrnI,a Ir, n1,t Q inc pn pnllce EnIcn-

Prominent on Inc Police Force.
 Lent Bishop died at his home, No. S30 State street, last evening, about 9 o'clock He was in his sixty-second year. He was for years prominent in the New Haven fire department in the old volunteer department days and was for years foreman of old Mutual Hook and Ladder ConpaIly No. 1. He was also later for years prominent police officer and rose to the rank of police sergeant, a position he held for num- Der of years. He leaves a wife, He was the son of the late Mir. Bishop, who resided for years on State street be- tween Grove street and the junction of State and Olive streets and who in his younger days was q carriage manufac- turer here. He was nephew of the late L. L. Bishop, who was for years a Chapel street merchant and who re- sided for twenty years or more on Chapel street, near the corner of Orange street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
NEW POLICE COMPASSION.
Mayor Farnsworth Announces That He
 Will Appoint Five New Members.

Mayor Farnsworth Announces That He
 Will Appoint Five New Members.
 Mayor Farnsworth stated last even- ing that he would in the near future appoint five police commissioners to take the places of those who recently resigned. The mayor said that he had not accepted formally the resignations of the five gentlemen, but that he would do so at his earliest convenience. He said further that he had as yet only asked one man to serve on the new board, and that gentleman was asked Saturday. The mayor refused to say who the man was. He expressed the opinion that he would experience no dif- ficulty in securing men to serve on the new commission. President Ullman of the board will continue to serve.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
LOSS OF ABOUT S1JO, ,O0O.
Establisement of Dealers in Plumbers
 SunnIics Partially nestroved hv Fire

Establishment of Dealers in Plumbers
 Supplies Partially Destroyed by Fire.
 Baltimore, Dec. 20.--The extensive es- tablishment here of Crook, Horner & Co., dealers in plumbers supplies, was partially destroyed by fire to-day, en- tailing a loss of about $50, 900. The fire started on the top floor of the seven- story building and is supposed to have been caused by a match carelessly thrown in cotton waste. Three floors were gutted. On one of the burned floors was about $5O,OOO wort-s of pat terms, which cannot be replaced. Be- sides this the firm lost about $750OO on stock, fully covered by insurance The building was damaged to the extent of $25, ,000, also covered by insurance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
ImprisOnment for Life.

New York, Dec 20.-The trial of Sea man Philip Carter, who on June 30 last murdered with a bayonet his shipmate and superior officer, Thomas Kenny, on board the battleship Indiana at the Brooklyn navy yard, was concluded here to-day in the United States circuit court. The jury found a verdict of guilty, without capital punishment" Carter will be imprisoned for life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
ROY HUBBIRD ARRE ESrED
For Thefts from Union Depot News Stand
 Where He Is Employed.

W here IIe Is EinpIOyed.
 Arthur Leroy Hubbard, a young man ployed as a clerk in the news stand at Union depot, was arrested last evening by Detective Sergeant Dennehy for the theft of about $4OO from the Adams Ex- press company, which owns the stand It is alleged that the thefts have been going on since year ago last fall and that young Hubbard has taken from S1O to 800 each month.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
SCHOONERS DRIVEN 4SHORE.

A Terrible Gale Sweeps Over Newfound handsome Collisions.
 St. Johns, N. F.. Dec. 2O.-A terrible gale swept this island yesterday, doing immense damage to fishing establish ments and vessels at all the coast set dement's. Twelve schooners went ashore in Green Bay and became total wrecks, and several others were badly damaged in collisions. It is feared that the fleet from Gloucester and the Her ring fleet now loading in Placentia Bay have been seriously buffeted by the storm.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-21
IMPORTANT INSURANCE SUIT,
If Plaintiff Succeeds Over Twenty Lloyd
 Companies will Have to Close.

Companies Will Have to Close.
 New York, Dec 20-Justice Russell in the supreme court to-day reserved de- cision in the suit brought by Attorney General Hancock on behalf of the su- perintendent of insurance for a per petual injunction restraining the PeO- plc's Fire Lloyds from carrying on an insurance business In this state. The suit Is a test case and should it succeed over twenty of the existing Are Lloyds companies will be closed. The com plaint alleges that the defendants are illegally using a franchise which was not granted by the state and asks that they be restrained from doing business until they comply with the laws which regulates the amount of capital needed and provides that the companies should have been in existence before 1882. Both sides4will submit briefs before February 1.