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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-01-02

in terraced tiers, the work of Mr.. Mac
donald. 1t attested to his artistic tall
ents and showed that in addition to
being one of the best road builders in
the country he has also keen appre-
citation Of and ability to make, in things
of this sort, designs not excelled by
metropolitan experts.
The ushers for the occasion were
Theodore H. Macdonald, William F..
Murphy and j. j. Walsh, the former Of
whom ably assisted the host in receiv-
ing and entertaining. The parlors We're
neatly decorated in holly and other hol-
iday greens.
Among the many callers during the
evening were Hon. N. d. Sperry, ex-
Mayor Hendrick, Mayor Farnsworth,
Major Brown, City Clerk Lyon, Park
Commissioner Stannard, Isaac M. Ull-
man, William f. Herr, ex-senator Ly-
man Fl. johnson, Louis Ullman, Gen
eral Peck, Nathan Hoyt Colonel
Wood, Jacob Ullman, Benjamin Marsh,
Samuel MacLauchlin, Judge Livingston
Cleaveland, Aldermen Rattlesdorfer,
Belden, Hamilton, Lambert, Whitaker
oh0 OieiAh n, INCplSsCuldtlNt L lGuSIlCh
Averill, Sealer of Weights and Meas
ures Frederick w. Orr, W. HI. Preston,
Frederick Hotchkiss, John Howe, Rev.
f. A. Scofield, Rev. Mr.. Stoddard,
Thomas H. Sullivan, David Corey
Thomas j. Lawton, S. z. Poll, d. d.
Lambert, Selectmen John H. Davis OF
Hamden, Selectman Walter A. Main of
West Haven, E. H. Street, City Attor-
ney G. B. Matthewson, Assistant Clerk
of City Court r. H. Tyner. Fire Com
missioner A. D. Sanborn, B. H. Mann
Edward F. Merrill, S. J. We'll, w. s.
Fowler, and scores of other prominent
citizens,
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PROPOSED CUBAN REFORMS.
Three Series of Administrative Bodies in
the Island.

Three Series of Administrative Bodies in
the Island.
Washington, Jan. 1.-The effect of the
reforms proposed by the Spanish gov
ernment for Porto Rico, when extended
to Cuba, as Is proposed when the In
surrection has been brought under fur
ther control will be to create three Sc
ries of administrative bodies in the is
land, independent of the representa-
tives of Cuba in the Spanish cortes.
The voters, under the system OF linn
tied suffrage, are already permitted to
choose the boards of aldermen Of mu-
inequalities, and the mayors are to be
chosen from these board by vote Of
their members. The next body in rank
is the provincial assembly, of which
there is only one in Porto Rico, but one
for each of the six provinces of Cuba.
Thefunctions of the provincial assembly
are largely united with those of the
proposed council Of administration in
the case Of Porto Rico, because there is
but one body.
The council Of administration will be
an independent body in Cuba, and will
for the first time give the Cubans a
large share of control over their inter-
nal domestic concerns. The home gov
ernment will retain control of the laws
levying taxation and will reserve the
right to review the budget Of admins
tration, subject to the approval of the
ministry at Madrid.
The Spanish government does not
propose at present to widen the limits
of suffrage, which extends to persons
paying a combined tax of SIS and to sew
eral of the learned professions. The re-
forms in contemplation for Cuba are
largely those which were embodied in
the decree of March Is, 1895, but which
have not been put in force because OF
the insurrection. Changes which have
been proposed in this law will require
to be submitted to the cortes at their
meeting in the spring, but it is not
doubted that the plans proposed by the
ministry will be accepted.
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THE HERBERr FULLER TRAGEDY.
Mate Bram's Fate in the Hands of the
Jury.

Boston, Jan. Thomas M. Bran,
charged with the murder of Captain
Nash of the barkentine Herbert Fuller,
wore an anxious look as he came into
court this morning. The effects of the
terrible mental strain he is undergoing
are commencing to be seen. He looked
thinner than on any day during the
s:ial.
| District Attorney Hoar resumed his
argument Immediately after the judges
| had taken their seats. He vigorously
assailed the testimony Of Bran, whose
story, he said, was not borne out in any
| essential particular. He defended
Monks and Brown from the impeach-
ments brought against them by Mr..
Cotter, Bram's counsel, and contended
| that their evidence was truthful and
sufficient to warrant the conviction of
the prisoner. He repeated that if Bran
for anybody whose life is generally
passed on the sea.
Mr. Hoar closed with an eloquent ap-
peal to the jurors to do their duty un-
der their oaths and return verdict of
| guilty against the prisoner.
After a brief recess Judge Webb de-
livered the charge to the jury.
| After recess the court came together,
but the jury was not called. Judge
| Colt announced that the court would
convene at 10:30 o'clock tonight, and
If the jury should wish any instructions
before that time the marshal would no
| tify the court and counsel of the same.
Just as the court was about to leave
the building the jury sent in sealed
communication.
The judges Immediately ordered the
defendant brought into the court room.
The jury were sent for and they were
| soon in their seats. Bran had that
same expression on his face which has
characterized him throughout the trial.
The communication read: What time
was it when Brown saw Bran strike
| Captain Nash with an axe, as testified
by Brown on the witness stand?"
Judge Colt said that the jury might
refresh their recollection, but should
not base their judgment on the stem
ographers report, but use their own
recollection.
The defence desired to have the Hall
fax deposition put IN now ana the pros
ecution agreed to 1t, but the court did
not think this should be done.
The jury then put the following ques-
tion to the court: What time was 1t
! when Brown said he saw Bran strike
Captain Nash? Browns testimony al
Halifax reads: From 1:15 to 1870 a. M,
and his testimony here says from fif-
teen to twenty minutes before he was
relieved from the wheel, which was
O'clock"
He also testified that it was about
twenty minutes or so before Lohaec re-
lieved him. This seems most signifi-
cant point, and is interpreted as being
4 favorable for Bran; for Lohaec testi-
fed that he saw Bran all the time ur
to about ten minutes of g so that even
if Bran committed the crime he could
not have done it at the time wher
Brown said he saw him do 1t.
The jury then retired again and the
| court adjourned until 10:30 tonight.
At 1890 p. m. the jury, not having
been able to reach a decision, the court
adjourned until $3.50 tomorrow morn
ing, when a verdict Is expected.
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GENERAL WEYLEn INrERYIEWED.
He Says the Insurrection in Pinar del Rio
Has Been Crushed.

Has Been Crushed.
Havana, Jan. IA reporter Of the
Diario de la Marina has had an inter
view with Captain General Weyler in
the Mata Toro camp. Concerning the
situation in the province of Pinar del
Rio. General Weyler said that speaking
from the standpoint of strength and
Importance, the insurrection in that
province has been crushed.
The few insurgents remaining We're
Obliged to hide like wolves in their
caves. Fever and smallpox had thin
ned the rebel ranks His own column
and those of other Spanish commanders
had overrun the base and interior Of
the hills and had met no rebels. The
insurgents after. the death of Maceo.
were without Kader.
Rivera, Maceos successor, was un-
popular among his men. General Wey-
Ter added that his statements would
be confirmed after Generals Melguizo
and Arolas had completed their opera
tions, which included the sweeping Of
the province from west to east. Gen
erals Hernandez, Velazco, Obregan.
Bernal, Riuz, Fuentes and Segura were
now in the center of the hills. Per-
haps General Arolas was also there.
Once the Rubi hills were fortified Sc
we're blow might be directed against the
rebels under Ducassis.
General Weyler said in conclusion
that he would allow no houses to be
built on the outskirts Of the towns, as
were they constructed they would serve
mostly as refugees for bandits.
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covsrnor Blacks First onicial Act.

Albany, Jan. 1.-Governor Blacks
first official act after signing the COM
missions of the members of his staff,
was to reappoint Jacob Worth, the
Kings county republican leader, as
county clerk of that county for one
year. Governor Morton had appointed
Mr.. Worth to fill vacancy some two
months ago, caused by the death of
County Clerk Saffen. The reappoint-
ment was necessary. because Governor
Morton had not the power to appoint
Mr.. Worth for the full unexpired term
of the late county clerk.
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Magg's Head Was Cut.

Henry W. Magg of Foote street was
knocked down by a man who gave his
this morning. on Church street. Maggs'
head received long cash by contact
with the sidewalk. Both men were ar
rested by PatroIman Lautenbach. DR..
Park. police surgeon, took several
stitches in the wound.
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IN THIS FREE AGE.
Priest Orders Copies of Canadian Paper
Burned,

Montreal. Jan. IA report comes
from Crane Island, Charleveoix county.
to the effect that after reading the
bishops mandament there Sunday last,
the cure ordered all copies Of L'Elec-A
teur in the local postoffice, awaiting
delivery to subscribers, to be burned.
The postmaster demonstrated, declar-
ing that it was contrary to law, but
upon the cure assuring him that he
would take the whole responsibility,
the papers were burned.
1t is now understood that the pro-
posed joint abandonment against the
Manitoba school settlement will be de-
layed week, owing to the death OF
Archbishop Fabre, and that the docu-
ment will be accompanied by letter
written by the archbishop recently ex-
pressing his appreciation of the docu-
ment.
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Il MYSTERIOUS CRIME.
Mrs. Emma Betz Murdered Under Strange
circumstances.

Circumstances.
Philadelphia, Jan. Mrs. Emma
Betz was shot and killed in the third
story of the house at 1916 North Fourth
street to-day. The police were not in
formed of the tragedy until an hour
and a half after the woman was dead,
and they have been unable to learn
with any certainty who did the shoot
ing. They arrested Mrs Christian En-
gle, an old woman, who is mistress of
the place. Andy" Schmidt, who lived
in the house, has disappeared.
Mrs. Engle says the Betz woman
came in about noon with a strange
man as she was going out When Mrs.
Engle returned, she found the man
gone and the woman dying from a gun
shot wound in the throat. The shoot
ing was done with a gun owned by
Schmidt.
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GRATEFULLY AcoEPTED.
Trustees and Faculty of Johns Hopkins
Accept the Subscription of $3.50 500.

Baltimore, Jan. 1.-The trustees and
faculty of Johns Hopkins university
to-day formally accepted the subscrip-
ton of s239, 800 made by merchants Of
Baltimore and alumni of the university
to tide the institution over the financial
difficulties occasioned by the failure Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad COM
pany.
A luncheon was given in Mercury
hall to the subscribers, and hand
somely engraved letter of acknowledge
ment was presented to each guest.
Nearly two hundred persons were pres
ent.
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THE oENTERVILLE RAILRo4D.
Its Transfer will Probably be Completed
To-day.

The transfer of the ownership of the
Centerville electric road to the Fair
Haven and Westville company will
probably be completed to-day. 1t is
likely, however, that it will be several
days before the new arrangements can
go into effect fully.
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NEW YEARS. DAY IN NEW HAVEN.
How the Birth of the New Year Was OBJ
serxed in Many Places.

How the Birth of the New Year Was OBJ
served in Many Places.
New Years day was fittingly obsery-
ed all over the city, both day and even
ing, yesterday, and did one half the
wishes for happy and successful enw
year reach fulfilment, New Haven
would contain the happiest lot of citi-
zens Of any city Of it's size in the world.
Perfect weather marked the day, and
Old Probabilities furnished nothing to
mar the pleasure Of New Years calls.
Every club in town had some sort of
jollification, and the spirit of good will
which prevailed was pleasing thing
to see in this age when old time say
ing of every man for himself and the
cIoyen footed for ALL" is so generally
observed. One could not but think,
while observing the good cheer which
prevailed, that occasions Of this sort
are valuable more than the average
man can imagine to people so occu-
pied with business and practical affairs
as are Americans with their wide
awake and breezy ways, always ready
and watching an opportunity to turn
the time honored honest penny.
The streets last evening were filled
with good natured crowds and the same
spirit which heralded the various func-
tions seem to be omnipresent. Such an
occasion must surely appeal to the bet
ter nature of all and recall to their
mind the fact that there is something
of still more Importance than the hustle
and hustle of business and for gain.
An account of the mayors reception is
given on another page, and other events
of Yesterday are recorded as follows:
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King Humbert Improved.

Rome, Jan. 1.-Several days ago King
Humbert caught cold. which he neg
lected He became feverish, but his
C-dition has never been serious. He
is much better this evening.
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FATE OF THE THREE FRIENDS.
Conflicting Reports as to Whether or N OF
She Was Wrecked.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. There is
no longer any doubt that the Three
Friends expedition was landed on a
Flirodia key after the vessel had been
chased from the Cuban coast by a
Spanish patrol boat.
A telegram from Miami says that the
Dauntless reported there last night
and went on to No Name Key, where a
large body of men are reported to be
wrecked and two of the number dead.
A telegram from Key West says that
when the steamer City of Richmond
passed No Name Key, the Dauntless
was there taking on board party Of
men and cargo.
The Three Friends is still in the Gus
tody of the collector of customs. No le-
gal proceedings have yet been institut-
ed against the vessel or crew.
New York, Jan. 1.--Cubans in this
city scout the report of the drowning
of the members of the Three Friends
expedition. They note the fact that
the news comes by way of Madrid,
though the island is not far from Key
West, and news of such disaster, if
true, must of a certainty reach there
DR.. Costello, of the Cuban junta, to-
night said: "The report is pure fab
rication. We know where our men are.
They are all right"
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At 1890 p. m. the jury, not having
been able to reach a decision, the court
adjourned until $3.50 tomorrow morn
ing, when a verdict is expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

Detective Charlie Gibson arrested w.
A. McDuffy yesterday afternoon about 2
o'clock as a suspicious character. lie
claims Rockingham. n. c., as his home
and he is alleged 10 have been working the
forged check dodge on various merchants
in this city.
The man had been complained OF by
several merchants and the detectives have
been on tho lookout for him. Yesterday
afternoon "A message came from Slater.
Myers and Co.. stating that he was with
I'm reach and Detective Gibson went
down to get him.
When the detective and his prisoner
reached Twelfth and Main streets Nc
Duffy asked the officer to allow him 10
go down TO Purcells TO see 4 friend.
At the corner of Fourteenth and Main
streets the prisoner made a break for
liberty. but after short chase and some
rough handling the officer captured his
man. and In a few minutes he was safe
~ within the confines Of the detectives
headquarters. from where he was taken
10 the Second Station.
McDuffy is wanted I'm Danvile for beat
ing a hotel. and his satchel is being
held at Reidsville also for board.
The man says he is at present board
ing In Manchester. In the future. for
some days at least. he will board at
the expense of the city.
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AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
479-Ashton Starke.
BUTTER, CHEESE. ETC.-Wholesale.
2i6-F. NJ. Collins.
CLUBS.
236l-B.-Deep Run Hunt Club.
DRUGGISTS.
sO1-Harrison's Drug Store. Fulton.
FLOUR MILLS
42l-Haxall Mills.
GROCERIEs-W Wholesale.
427-James Augustine.
GROCERs-Retan.
1866. a. Carr.
INSURANCE.
1203-B. McCulen.
LAUNDRY.
2356-City Steam Laundry.
LIQUORS. ETC.
l4l7-J. NJ. Ryall.
MARBLE WORKS
632-A. ]. Wray.
MERCHANDISE BROKERS.
1o5l-T. f. Minor & 60.
PRINTING.
H32-Stanley A. Kraft.
RESIDENCE.
1Hi-H c. Quisenberry.
566-Miss Mary Thaw.
126S-Rev j. j. Gravatt
256l-C.-J. c. shafer.
1h9-N. W. Thompson.
lS3-Alexander Cameron.
7S2-T. A. Quisenberry.
lily. y. Camden.
SS9-J. W. Carroll.
2365-Rev. G.. NJ. Chumbley.
S64-J. II. Harvey.
Correction-Mr. Gus. Berger's telephon,
mas been changed from 1O6l to l47l.
II. Il. ROOD.
Manager.
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POPULAR PRICES.
Real Estate Security Company.

There has been filed with the Secretary
Of the Commonwealth a charter issued by
the Circuit Court Of Richmond 10 Messrs.
A. c. Becker. J. W. Blanton. w. b. Gay,
]. W. Thomas. Edgar G.. Gum. +. w.
Bandy. and p. +. Conway, and their as
sociates. Incorporating joint-stock ccm-
pany under the above name Tor the pur-
pose of buying, selling and improving
real estate. &c.
The authorized capital is $4,000. The
principal office is to be in the city Of
richmond and the following officers are
designated until their SUCCESSORS are
elected: 4. c. Becker president; ]. w.
Blanton vice-president; +. w. Bandy
secretary and treasurer who, together
with Messrs. Gay and Thomas, are named
as directors.
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THE CRY SEEGEiNTC h.
The City Council to Hill the ONCE IosMo'
row Sight-Committee Meetings.


row Sight-Committee Meetings.
On Monday night at o'clock the Board
Of Aldermen and Common Council will
meet IN joint session TO elect a city Ser
geant TO III the unexpired term Of the
late Captain Charles III. Epps While q
number Of names have been mentioned as
possible candidates, IL is now thought
that the only aspirants will be Messrs
Claiborne Epps, Writ +. Taylor, Rober,
4. Briggs, and John VI. King.
Mr.. Epps has been Deputy Sergeant
since 1880. when his father was appointed
City Sergeant. lie has made a most eff
cient and popular officer, and during his
fathers last illness discharged the duties
Of his Office to the satisfaction Of all.
Mr. Briggs IS a well-knOwn commission
merchant and has for a number OF years
been an active member Of the Common
Council and the School Board.
Mr. King is a useful member OF the
Board Of Aldermen. and is a successful
dealer in coal and ice.
Mr.. Taylor is president Of the Home
Electric Company, and has been q well.
known and popular business man OF Rich
mond for many years.
Monday will be a busy day with the
city Fathers. As soon as the joint meet
ing Of the City Council adjourns, a meet
ing Of the Common Council will be held.
In addition 10 this the following COM
mittees are called:
Committee on Streets. 3 p. NJ
Committee on Ordinances, r. NJ.
Committee on SchoolA $50 p. NJ
Committee on Accounts and Printing.
$3.50 Z. NJ.
Committee on Claims and Salaries, Z
Il. NJ.
Committee on Fire Department 1880 p.
VI
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KNOX FOR TREASURER
ne WIhL Dc CHOSEN 20 fHdrfo
sIrIos FRsDHEIChsBUH1
Kfimaruook Masonic Hall Dedic"S'
Many Richmonders Prese"t-"'
Constitutional Convention

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April
Specialize only election TO take piac' )"
this city this spring is that OF CITY Try
urer. 1t Is thought that the present
cumbont. Mr. Il. T.. Knox, will nave -
opposition.
AT the same election the question VIII
be voted on as to whether or nor
state Constitutional Convention sn'o''
be held.
In all the surrounding counties the eie''
ton OF Supervisors will be held. Ihu'''
day, May 9th. will be election day.
MASONIC CEREMONIES.
The dedication OF the new Masonic hap
AZ hilmarnock, Lancaster county ia''
Thursday, was a most interesting o,'f
sion. Major A. r. Courtney, OF klch'
mond, Grand Master OF Masons IN Nlt'
ginia, and Or. George W. Darlington
Grand Secretary. We're present. and par
ticipated In the exercises. Among tnos'
present from this city were Captain ;. ).
Quinn. who delivered am address. and
Messrs. James Il. Lowry George ii.
Chewing. and J.. B. Bannan
Last night Major Courtney. Grand Mas
ter, and Or. Darlington, Grand Secretary.
were present at a regular meeting of
Masonic Lodge No g. of this city. There
was a large turnout OF the fraternity.
Speeches were made by both OF the dis
tlngushed visitors, a third degree wds
conferred and Refreshments served.
4 stranger, giving his name rs william
Starr. Of Petersburg. hired bicycle from
Mr. j. W. Adams. OF this city. Nothing
has since been heard OF the man or
wheel The officers are on the lookout
Mr.. n. s. Tritter. OF Stafford. has IN
his possession a silver pitcher made IN
1874.
STATE SENATOR
The convention 20 nominate q Demo-
cratic candidate for the state Senate IN
the district composed OF the counties ~
Orange. Culpeper. Rappahannock and
Madison. will be held at Culpeper. August
25th. There IS a ss-ong rivalry amors
several prominent gentlemen Tor III
nomination. Mrs. A T.. Pullman, Wao
recently purchased tho residence or Dr.
W. B. Gooirick. on Hanover street. Is
tearing the structure down and VIII
erect ON the site a large, handome brick
dwelling
The Eagle Shoe Foctory IS being en-
larged and improved.
4 reception was given tho new pastor NJ
the Methodist church Rov. J. 7. STUMP
bv the members Of his congregation this
week There was n large turnout 10 on
tend 10 Mr. stump and family cordial
welcome An interesting rIogramne was
rendered. and the occasion was parucu-
larry enjoyable.
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phanso KILL
throwing girls and women into prison
by the Spanish authorities.
THE ROUT OF WEYLER.
Now comes the battle of Matanzas'
where Weyler and his men are put to
rout by the army of Cuba. and after IL
a scene to be called "Cuba's Appeal.
This scene will be a strong and beau
tiful one. and is in charge of Misses Maud
McKenney and Annie Maury. Cuba Is
seen appealing with hands outstretched
in mute appeal to America, asking Tor
aid.
Miss Lima Mayo is TO inpersonate Amer
lea and Mrs Bethel, as Cuba. VIII sing
the appeal TO her.
The words of this appeal have been
written by Mrs. Bryce Stewart Hume
and are to be sung to the air Of Mary
land, My Maryland"
Here is the touching poetry
CUBA'S APPEAL TO AMERICA
For Cuba's liberty. l plead,
America, America.
From deep oppression to be freed
America, America!
OH save us from this tyrants yoke.
Oh! spare our homes this cruel stroke,
DO not such crimes your wrath provokeY
America. America!
II.
The Spanish Grandee rules our shore
America. America!
And stains our soil with guiltless gore.
America, America'
Oh, help us gain our liberty.
From SPANS fierce anger to be free.
Oh! help US win the victory,
America. AmericaI
Alone we stand and see men die,
America. Americai
And hear our hungered children cry
America, America!
OH can you see race thus SLAIN
BY Weyler's knife. and cruel SPAIN
And fail to wipe out such stain,
America America
BONNIE BLUE FLAG.
Much spectacular effect Is TO be given
this scene and incidental to 1t the air
Of 1.-THE Bonnie Blue Flag" will be in
troduced with appropriate words. q.
Another interesting song IS one entitled
Work, Ye Cubans, Work." to be sung 10