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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
HERIDEN IS DEMOCRATIC.
Elects Amos Ives for Mayor Over Arthur
 s. Lane.

Meriden, Dec. 21.-The city election held here to-day resulted in demo- cratic victory Amos Ives the democrat ic nominee for mayor, defeating his re- publican opponent, Arthur s. Lane, by about $50 majority. Democratic alder men and councilmen were elected in three out of the five wards. The ticket elected includes: Mayor. Amos Ives; treasurer, c. H. S. Davis; auditor, Charles J King; sheriffs, II. T, Downs and Linus Birdsey: aldermen, ". H. ,Kavanagh, E. E. West. w. A. Pentield, William F. Rogers, rep, J. Edwin Brainard; councilmen, Fl. c. Baker, F. L. Wapies, John r. Clancy, John Ditt- man, A. s. Quinlan, George & Sealey, rep. William c. Roman, rep, W, B. Comstock, rep, stephen Cahill and l.. IT. Sutterlin The election was the largest, with one exception, in the his tory of the city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
lIELLEN'S DECISIVE WORDS
OF UNION PACIFIC
 NOT OFFERED HIM.

Isin Honor Bound to Remain President Of
 the Northern Pacific Until His Work is
 CompIeted-It Would be Inconsistent
 With His Past Record to Use Present
 Position as Stepping Stone.
 St. Paul, Minn.. Dec. 21.-President c. S. Mellen, the former first vice presi- dent of the Consolidated road, returned to St. Paul to-day from New York with the settled purpose of remaining at the len said to-day: "The presidency of the Union Pacific system was not offered to me. l am not in a position to accept any situation that leads to the place or any other than the one l now hold. l am in honor bound to remain as president of the Northern Pacific until my work Is completed or until MT. Mor- gan and his associates who placed me In this position terminate the present arrangement and desire me to take up some other work.
 Tt would not be consistent with my past record nor my sense of honor to use the presidency of the Northern Pa ciflc as a stepping stone to another po- stion even at an increased salary. The declaration of Colonel Lamont that am to remain In my present situation ought to have been sufficient to stop further gossip relative to the matter Colonel Lamont's friends are my friends as far as the Northern Pacific is con- cerned. Our relations have been very cordial"
 MT. Mellen admitted that he had met some of the gentlemen interested in the reorganization of the Union Pacific and had to some extent talked over the future of that system. He was not in a position to indicate who was likely to be selected as president of the Union Pacific.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT.
Mrs. Bartram of Bridgeport the Victim
 Put Wood in the Oven.

Bridgeport, Dec. 21.-Mrs, Mary Bar tram, aged sixty. died at her home on the Thorpe road, in the northern part of the town, tonight, as the result of burning accident. Early in the day Mrs. Bartram had put some wood in the oven of her stove to dry and when taking 1t out some of the wood became ignited and the flames communicated to her clothes. She was alone In the house at the time and at once rushed out of doors crying for assistance. It was some time before her screams for help attracted attention and when aid did arrive the woman's clothes were entire ly burned from her body and she was in an insensible condition. The heat was so intense that the woman's corset steels were almost red hot when aid reached her She was unconscious when found and she remained in that condition up to her death.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
ANOTHER FIRE IN GUILFoRD.
Former Summer Residence of Hon. Lynde
 Harrison Destroyed.

Guilford, Conn, Dec. 21.-The second fire which has occurred here within twenty-four hours destroyed the spa cious summer residence formerly owned by Hon. Lynde Harrison, on Whitfield avenue, shortly before midnight to- night. The fire started on the second floor about the chimney, and when dis covered it was we'll under way. The failure of the water supply rendered the fire department of little use. The house was purchased from Judge Harrison several years ago by MT. Bokee, who came here to run the silk mill, but for the past three years he has been living in New York, and the present occupants were Henry Lee and family, who were caretakers. MT. Bokee had consider able expensive furniture in the house, and it is estimated the total loss will be upwards of $5,00O; insured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
TWO DISAGRER4BLE INCIDENTS.
Department to Investigate Killing of
 American Tars by Japanese.


 Washington, Dec. 21.-The depart ment of state has undertaken an inves- tigation of two very disagreeable incl dents that may contain the germs of serious trouble. These are the killing by Japanese of two sailors The kill ing, it is claimed. was unjustifable. The first killing was of sailor named Montgomery formerly attached to the Yorktown while she was on the Asiatic station, and the last was that of Frank Epps, a native of New York and an ap- prentice on the Olympia. He was kill ed at Nagasaki. Following so closely on the terrible assault at Koba last September of 8 Japanese mob on the sailors of the Yorktown, these killings have aroused the officials here to a de termination to secure protection for United States sailors in Japanese ports
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
4 BRITISH JV4RNING,
Squadron to Make Demonstration at
 Chee Foo-Runlor.

Chee Foo-Rumor.
 London, Dec. 22.-According to a spe- cial dispatch from Shanghai, the Brit ish squadron will make demonstration at Chee Foo on the north coast of the Shan Tung promenatary as a warning it is supposed that Great Britain in tends to oppose the division of China without consulting her. It is reported there that Russia has offered China a loan to pay off the indemnity of the war with Japan and it is believed, says the dispatch, that Japan and England are acting in concert to preserve China from disintegration favoring the idea of a protectorate over Central China with capital at Ranking. It is ru- mored also, the dispatch alleges, that a large Russian mission military force is coming overland. The Daily Mails correspondent at Tokio says there is no excitement over the news from Port Arthur. The press is calm and the pub- lie indifferent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
EDWARD 4. HILI ELECTED.


Made Historian of Connecticut Chapter
 of the NIayfiower Descendants.
 New London, Conn, Dec. 21.-The Connecticut chapter of the Mayfower descendants held their annual meeting in this city tonight and elected the following officers: Governor, Wm. Wall do Hyde, Hartford; secretary, Percy C.. Eggleston, New London; treasurer, Lau- renee W. Miner, New London; histo- rian, Edward A. Hill, New Haven. Fol- lowing the business meeting there was ad address by George W. Stone of Bos- ton on "Pilgrim Days" An informal banquet at tho Crocker house followed. There was gratifying attendance of the society members.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
HOW 4 POOR CONTEST ENDED.
O'Brien FouIed Burger in Fourth Round
 of the Firht.

London, Dec. 21.-The fight arranged between Dick O'Brien and Dick Burge for purse of e65O in addition to 9900 stakes, came off this evening at the Olympic club, Birmingham. During the afternoon there were disquieting ru- mors as to O'Briend's condition and long odds were freely offered on Burge When the men entered the ring it was seen that O'Brien was very fat, while Burge was remarkably fit. At the end of the first round O'Brien was blowing hard and he did not improve matters in the second round. During the fourth round when Burge slipped in O'Brien's s corner, the latter struck him lightly. A foul was claimed and allowed, thus ending poor contest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
BONDS FIXED AT SIO.OOO.
In Case of Dr. Elijah A. Bond-Warrant Charges Murder in Second Degree.

A warrant issued by Assistant City Attorney Webb charging murder in the second degree, was served upon Dr. Elijah A. Bond about 4 o'clock yester- day afternoon by Detective McGrath. Dr. Bond was taken out of the lockup, where he has been held since he was arrested on suspicion of having per formed criminal operation, which re- suited fatally, upon Miss Grace Dear born, and the warrant was read to him in the station office.
 It was learned last night that the report that the firm of Case, Ely x Webb would assist in the defense Of Dr, Bond was untrue. The bonds for the doctor have been fixed at $10,000, and up to late hour last night a bonds man had not been secured. He will probably be taken before the city court this morning for a preliminary hear ing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
4 FAITH IIER-TN-LA SHOT GUN,
After Daughters Marriage Ho Empties
 stontents vuto u CaIebrntOr's

After Daughters Marriage Ho Empties
 Contents Into CeIebrntor's Eack.
 Monticello, N. Y, Dec 21.-Davis Mo Gee and Edith Racine were married on Sunday and went to the home of Milo Racine, father of the bride. A crowd of villagers visited the Racine home last night to give the newly married couple a "skinmington." Racine appeared when the noise was at it's height with a double barrelled shotgun and ordered the crowd away. It did not go and he fired one shot into the air to frighten the intruders. They made more noise than ever, and Racine fired two more shots. The shots struck Charles Scran- ton in the back.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
New German Warship.

Dantz, Dec. 21.-Admiral Won Hol- Tern in christening the new German cruiser Vineta to-day said: This ship should fill a seriously perceptible gap in the imperial navy. The name awal1es tho memory of the vanished glory of past power but, both of these, which have been long and sorely missed. have uprisen afresh with the new empire. Vineta will powerfully serve the en- peror and the empire either for offense or defense"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
IEUISTON'S LARG F FIRE,
A Flaming MiIl Completely Wiped Out
 Damage About &6O,OOO.

Lewiston, Me, Dec. 22.-One of the largest fires this city has experienced in recent years, occurred last night, the Jordan Frost company's blaming mill and property adjoining being destroyed. The damage amounted to some $60,OO0 The fire was a stubborn one and it was not under control until early this morn ing. The Jordan Frost plant, which has done business at the present stand for nearly thirty years, is completely wiped out and the Gibbs & Dain sash shop is a total loss. The Red shop own ed by the Union Water Power com pany is also completely gutted. Jor- dan S Frost hold about Si8.000 insur- ance and Gibbs &5 Dain about $3,0OO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Judge Nelson's Successor.

Boston, Dec. N.-A special to the Herald from Washington states that President Mckinley will send in the nomination of Francis c. Lowell to be United States district judge at Boston in the place of the late Judge Nelson, as soon as congress reconvenes, also that Mir. Lowell has the support of Sen- ators Hoar and Lodge, and is favorably regarded by Justice Horace Gray, who, as the New England member of the su- preme court, is being consulted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
". E. RoCKWELL'S BILL.
Meriden Man to Present One to Congress
 on Pension Appropriation.

New York, Dec. 21,-The Press to- morrow will say: W. F. Rockwell, pres ident and treasurer of the Miller Broth- CTS Cutlery company of Meriden, Conn.,, has in view the presentation of bill in congress through the pension com mittee looking toward the funding of the pension appropriation. This bill, according to Mr. Rockwell, promises to be of great benefit to the government in saving many million dollars, and also to the pensioners. Mr. Rockwell has talked about his plan to President Mckinley, Secretary Bliss, members of the ways and means committee and to pension officials, all of whom, he says, think well of it.
 Hehas consulted also numerous bank CTS, commercial men, life insurance men who approve the scheme. MT. Rockwell said yesterday: Thousands of pensioners own farms in the west which are mortgaged, the mortgages bearing interest of from 8 to F per cent. My idea is to issue negotiable bonds to the pensioners or to pay them the cash at their option, to cover the amount they woudl receive from the government, based on life insurance expectancy. This would enable them to pay off these mortgages, thus saving to them the difference between the lowest interest alolwed in states, per cent, and the interest on the bonds, 2h per cent. It would be great saving to the government in the matter of salaries and expenses and it would do away with pension attorneys" MT Rockwell will have another conference with the president and MT. Bliss and if the re- suit be favorable his bill will be intro duced.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
FRACTURED HIS SKULL.
Buttrick Burns Perhaps Fatally Injured
 in the Railroad yards

Buttrick Burns, an employe at the coal docks in the railroad yards, met with an accident about 2 o'clock yes terday which may prove fatal. He fell from one of the scaffoldings to the ground about twenty feet below. The ambulance was called and he was taken to the New Haven hospital where it was found that he was seri- ously injured and it was thought that evening that he had sustained frac- ture at the base of the skull and doubts of his recovery were entertained.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
FAN WYCH APPOINTS DOWNES.

New Haven Man Co be Private Secretary ta
 New York's NTayor-Elect.
 New York, Dec. 21--A special to the Herald from Lakewood, N J., says: Mayor-elect Van Wyck of New York has appointed Alfred M. Downes, a newspaper man, to be his private sec retary at salary of S5,000 year. MT. Downes was born in New Haven thirty five years ago. He is graduate of Yale law school in the class of '84 and a member of the Connecticut bar. He went into newspaper work in this city ten years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
A Gigantic Swinsile.

Cincinnati, Dec. 21.-A special from Bristol, Tenn, says: A gigantic swim dle was revealed at Greenville, Tenn, to-day when George Bittner, wholesale poultry dealer, assigned and caught numerous creditors to a total of S25, 5,0O0. For the past month he had bought heavily and given in payment worthless checks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
:S1O,OOO IN CASH STOL EN.
Contained in Package in Office of the
 Southern Express Company.

Columbia, $. C., Dec. 21.-A package containing $1O,000 in cash was stolen from the Southern Express office here some time between Sunday and Monday morning of this week. The package was sent to bank in Newberry, Sum- day. It could not be delivered that day and was returned here and put in a safe in the office here. which was left unlocked all night Detectives are in vestigating. Superintendent Leary of the company says the money was stolen by one or more employees of the office.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
BRITISH SHIP 4TT4CHED.
Oswego Man Wants @5O,O00 Damages-
 Sustained Injuries In u Collision.

New York, Dec. 21-The British steamer Oakdale, lying at the foot of Richards street, Brooklyn, was attached by the United States marshal to-day on complaint of William B. Phelps of Os- wego, N Y, for the recovery of dam ages in the sum of $50000. Phelps was a passenger on the vessel in March 1896. While entering St. Georges har- bor Bermuda Islands, on Marco q, the Oakdale came into collision with the schooner Clayola, and Phelps was thrown to the deck, receiving a fracture of the skull and other injuries. Phelps claims that the collision was due to the negligence, recklessness and mis- dale.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
GpOrca GOuld to Eetirn.

Denver, Dec. 21.-A special from Salt Lake, Utah, says: George Gould will retire from the presidency of the Mis- souri Pacific and will be succeeded by S. H. H. Clark of the Union Pacific within a few months, is the substance of letter received by a friend of the latter in this city to-day. The inform ation Is said to be entirely reliable and the date is even fixed as March l.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Stole n Pool Ball.

Anthony Miller visited Salvatore Gambuto's saloon at the corner of Fac tory and Oak streets last evening. Some time after his departure the pro- prietor missed @ pool ball. The balls cost $17 a set and the loss of one ball spoiled the set. Officer HoTan went to the house of Miller on Silver street and arrested hiln for theft. The ball was found in h.s pocket. He claimed it was placed there by some one else.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
RAN INTO AN OPEN SWITCH.
Passenger Train on Chicago and Alton
 Road-Two Killed.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-A passenger train on the Chicago and Alton road, in charge of Engineer Hodson, ran into an open switch at Cayuga, Ind, to-day and crashed into the rear car of a freight train which lay on the side track. Hod- son saw the danger a moment before the collision. He applied the air brakes and reversed his engine, but was un- able to escape. Engineers Hodson and l.. B. Horton were killed. Fireman J. K. Horton had bis legs broken and Air Brake Inspector H. M. Kellogg had his head badly cut. None of the pass engers were injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
i Merchant Suicides.

St. Louis, Dec. 1.-George J. Fritch, president Of the Fritch Furniture com pany. and one of the leading business men of St. Louis, committed suicide by hanging himself in an elevator shaft. It is said he was Respondent over busi- ness troubles.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
To FDjoin Polo Players.

Boston, Dec 2l-A special from Gard iner, Me, says that efforts will be made to enjoin Doherty and Smith, the polo players, who jumped their contracts with the Gardiner team, to play with the Hartford club, to prevent them from playing anywhere but in Gardiner.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
PRINCESS LOCKED UP.
4 Shocking Story of Cruelty Inflicted by a
 Trustee.

Palermo, Dec. 2l-Il Corrie Della Izola tells a shocking story of i'll treat ment of Princess Di Carini, who is sep arated from her husband. It appears that with her blind daughter, she has been shut up for the last five years by her trustee and has only just succeeded in sending letter to the police reveal ing the fact of her Imprisonment. The police have liberated the princess and the trustee has been arrested.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
AUTHORIzED CAPITAL SI5,OOO, ,OOO.
Articles of Incorporation of Farm and
 Dairy Product Company Filed.

Dairy Product Company Filed.
 Trenton, N. J., Dec. 21.-Articles of incorporation of the Farm and Dairy Product company, with an authorized capital of $15,000,0OO, were filed with the secretary of state to-day. The company is authorized to deal in but ter, cheese, eggs, milk, vegetables, poultry and other foods. The principal place of business is at Jersey City. The company is to have S40OO,000 of pre- ferred stock and $11000O,OO0 of com- mon stock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Killed His Stepdaughtcr.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. H-James Griner, proprietor of the Pullman hotel at Duryea, shot and killed his step- daughter. Caroline Shafer, to-day. They had uuarreled over money matters. Griner gave himself up and was brought to the Wilkesbarre jail. The murderer is an ex-member of the legis- lature
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Tufi's Stronyest Man

Medford, Mass, Dec. 21.-The physi- cal examinations of students at Tufts college show the strongest student to be Fred F. Griswold 99. of South Man chester, Conn. His total was 1,0S4 kilos under the Sargent system.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Still Another Reduction.

Whitinsville, Mass, Dec 21.-A notice of reduction in wages was posted at the Farnum Serville carpet mill to-day but the amount of decrease was not stated. The cut down will take place on December 2 and will affect 200 hands. The mill started up last Sep- tember after being idle about a year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Tracey-w -waicott Fight Postponed,

Chicago, Dec. 2.-On account of the action of Judge Brentano this after noon in issuing an injunction against the use of the lake front armory, the Tracy Walcott fight has been postpon- ed by it's managers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Hamburg Belongs Co Daily.

New York, Dec. 21.-W. L. Powers announced tonight that he had pur- chased Hamburg for Marcus Daly of Montana and that the great two-year- old would race here next season. He will be trained by William Lakeland.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Treasurer Clark Resigns,

Amsterdam, N. V, Dec. Civilian Clark has tendered his resignation as treasurer of Montgomery county. His shortage to the county, it is announced. will be made good by his friends.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Loss of $1OO,OGO.

Doliphan, Mo, Dec. 21.-Fire destroy ed the business portion of this town to-day. Loss $100,000, with about S3S,- 900 insurance Twentysix buildings Were destroyed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
Mrs. Booths Condition.

New York Dec. 21.-Mrs. Ballington Booth, who is in the Presbyterian hos pital suffering from heart trouble, was tonight said to be in a serious condi- tioD.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22
NJucl Silver Aboard,

New York, Dec. 21.-The steamship Paris sailing for Europe to-day took out 571 ,O00 ounces of silver and 25,000 Mexi- can dollars.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22

Madrid, Dec. 21.-Lieutenant General Weyler is preparing to publish pro- test against President McKinley's mes sage to congress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26

The asscmblage both cheer ana banter
him, In tho midst of which jolliflcation
an aged and decrepit man totters across
the green. He inquiries IL IL is the village
Of Falling Water, and for tho house of
Rip Van Wrinkle. The people with mingled
feelings of wonder, pity and mirth reply.
The old man claims TO be Rip Van
Wrinkle, whereat he Is pronounced by the
village folks 10 be crazy. They appeal TO
old Vanderdonk, who tests the identity
Of the stranger by singing the old refrain,
"When Day is Done The newcomer
fails Co recognize either song or singer.
Can't Granier summons Minna. now his
wife.
The sight OF Minna brings back to the
old man an incident of the last day spent
with her twenty years before and he sings
line, "Wben Pretty Maiden's Heart
with Love Is Running Der. Minna de-
clares him TO be her father and the festiv
titles OF the day arc continued with spec
ial cause for rejoicing.
Grip Van Wrinkle" will be presented
every evening this week and at the Satur-
day matinee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
THE LOCAL STOCK MARKET.

G. Franklin Nugent a Co. furnish the fol-
lowing facts in relation TO the local stock
market:
The demand for local securities still con-
tinues TO improve and prices fairly well
maintained. Recent sales include Providence
Gas, Gorham Manufacturing Company pre-
ferred, National Eagle Bank, Equitable In
surance Company, American National Bank,
Slater National Bank. National A. Providence
worsted Mills preferred, Rhode Island Ma.
tional Bank and City National Bank.
From Woonsocket comes the report that
woonsocket Electric has been sold at 6715 lo-
cally. Here 60 is bid for 10 shares, but no
Offering is made on the Exchange.
United Traction and Electric Company
stock is quoted ut S9aI2, and the bonds 81 to
% and interest.