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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
THAT GUIDoN SAFE.

Lieutenant Wm. Caruthers brought to the capitol at Hartford Monday the guidon of the Eighteenth regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, which was re- gently restored to the regiment. It was carried during the War by the right general guide of the regiment. The guidon was at once placed in the bat tie flag cases at the capitol, among the other precious color relics of the war.
 A card bearing the following inscrip- tion has been attached to the staff of the guidon:
 Lieutenant Colonel Nichols, Eigh- teenth regiment, Connecticut Volun- teers, after the battle of Winchester. Va, June 15, 1863. handed this flag to George Schley of company B, Fifth regiment, Maryland Volunteers who, to save capture, wrapped 1t about his body and wore 1t while g. prisoner of war through Libby prison and Belle Isle. He returned it to Lieutenant wm. Caruthers June 15, 1897, just thirtv-four years after, and it war restored to the regiment at it's annual reunion August IS, 1897.
 August 30, 1897."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
MUNICIPAL REFORM

The national convention of mayors and councilmen will be held at Colum- bus, Ohio, on September 2S, %. 30 and October l. The various committees have been organized, and the work of making the convention the success it deserves to be is well under way.
 Now that municipal government has come to be regarded as one of the most important questions of the day, 1t must be admitted that the coming toge Ter of the mayors and councilmen of Ameri- can cities for the purpose of discussing the various problems that confront them in the discharge of their official duties will be an event of extraordinary interest. Of all the national conven- tions ever held none can bring results so beneficial to the property interests of the countrywide very backbone of the nation-as that of the mayors and councilmen, for 1t rests with these off cials and their subordinates to improve the condition of our municipal life so that 1t cannot be wrecked upon the rocks of confiscating taxation. Pure and wholesome water, sewerage sys- tems adequate to protect the public health, schools for the proper educa- tion of our children, parks and play grounds for the comfort and enjoyment Of our common people, hospitals for suffering humanity, charitable institu- tons for the unfortunate, warehouses for the law-breakers. fire and police departments for the protection of life and property, improved streets and bridges for the safety and convenience of the whole community, sanitary col lection and disposal of garbage, and clean streets, are only 8 few of the ne cessities of our American cities which must be provided and maintained by the people through the agency of their elected officials. These necessities cost money, and to provide the best at the least cost, together with the task of se- curing to the city adequate remunera- tion for the use of public streets by private corporations. seems to cover the whole field of practical municipal reform.
 And when the mayors and council men meet in national convention for the purposes of ascertaining, by an in- terchange of knowledge born of actual experience, what is best in municipal institutions, how the best may be se- cured at the lowest possible cost and what can be done to exact compensa- tion for public franchises, the cause of municipal reform or regeneration will have received a benefit that it could never achieve by other means
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
POLICE AFTER THE WILD MAN.
Searching the Westchester Woods for
 the Terror of Rronxyi]1e

Searching the Westchester Woods for
 the Terror of Bronxville
 Bronxville, Aug. 31.-The wild man of the Pipe road is still at large, and reports of his eccentric actions and unexpected appearance in various places are still received by the police. Last night he was seen in the wood, one mile south of this village, by sev- eral bicycle riders from Mount Vernon and other places. He did not molest any of them so far as has been re- ported.
 Chief Foley of the Mount Vernon police this morning detailed Detective Grant and five special policemen to work on the case. They reached here about 10 o'clock, and are now securing the woods in conjunction with the Yon- kers police.
 The veracity of the persons who say that they have met the wild man is unimpeachable. There Is little doubt that the man Is either a maniac-and a dangerous one at that-or else a cunning highwayman who has assumed the character for the better accomplish ment of his robberies. Everybody In this village is anxious for his capture.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
BIG FRUIT SHIPMENTS,
Over 100 Cars of California Fruit
 Reached New York Last Week,

Over 100 Cars of California Fruit
 Reached New York Last Week
 New York, Aug. S1.-Astonishing fig ures are given in the details of the sales of California fruit In this market. It practically all comes over the Erie rail- road from the Pacific coast, and is sold at auction in the room built for that purpose by this railroad on the pier at the foot of Chambers street. The sales last week amounted to 121 cars or S,O00,- OoO pounds in five days, The receipts since May 15 this year have been S6l cars. or 20,4240O0 pounds of fruit, an in- crease of 5,S32,000 pounds over 1896, and Of 7,S0O,O00 pounds over 1895. oregon and Washington have commenced to send fruit that will be rival to Callfor- nia It costs $S6O freight to send a carload of fruit from Sacramento to New York.
 The season will last until about the beginning of December, and will be succeeded by the orange season. Cher ries come first, then apricots, peaches, plums, Bartlett pears, grapes and win ter pears. Grapes have only begun to arrive. Regular shipments of Califor- mia fruit are made by all the American line steamers that leave this port.
 The average shipment Is about five cars, chiefly Bartlett pears. Prices in England for this fruit have thus far been satisfactory.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
PooLsELLING sCHEME UyCovERED
Derby, New Haven and Bridgeport Sports,

ef"y' New maven ana Bridgeport Sports.
 Derby, Aug. 31.-The police of this city have unearthed a very clever pool selling scheme which was being con- oucted in this city, but before they could secure sufficient evidence to war rant arrests the managers, Arab-lille, silently stole away.
 A small room in East Derby was the scene of the operations, into which wires were run connected to a small ticker, at which an operator was sta toned. This ticker could be removed at the slightest indications of danger and placed in the operators pocket and an imitation clock hung over the wires, giving the appearance of an electric clock.
 The police had their attention direct ed to the place by the many frequent CTS, which besides the local sports in- cluded a number from Bridgeport and New Haven
 A large amount of business was also done by sidewalk brokers. The police had been watching the place for some time in the hopes of arresting the man agers. It is known that large amount of business was done and 1t is through the winnings of well known Derby sporting man that attention was first directed to the place
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
DROWNING OF MR. RARNEY.


 Particulars of the Accident Told by David II. Clark, Who Was on the Lake at the | Time.
 David H. Clark, who has been stay ing at Swanton, Vt on Maquam Bay, where Samuel F. Barney was drowned last Wednesday afternoon, has return ed to his home in this city and gives the fullest particulars of the sad acci- dent.
 Mfr. Clark states that MT. Barney and the guide, John Armstrong, had start ed from the hotel early in the morning. and, going up the lake several miles to the fishing banks by the steamer Ma quam, they there disembarked from the steamer and took to their small boat which they had taken along. The small boat was fffteen-footer with a round bottom. MT. Barney and his guide fished until S:45 in the afternoon, and then, the wind ha;'ing grown " strong, they pulled in the anchor and started back to the hotel. They had sailed about fifteen minutes on the return trip, when a sudden strong gust of wind and big wave
 
 one-half miles from the hotel in from siXtysix to one hundred feet of water. AS the boat capsized both MT Barney and the guide secured holds which kept their heads above the water, MT. Bar ney being near the stern and in such a position that every wave broke entirely over him. The boat pitched badly and was drifting in towards the shore.
 The guide, Armstrong, says that the last he saw of MT. Barney was when he | (Barney) seemed to have firm grip on the boat but just then a big wave broke over them and as it receded Armstrong says that he looked over to where he had last seen MT. Barney and found that he had disappeared. The guide thinks that the wave either tore loose Mr. Barney's grip on the gunwale or washed the boat against his head in such way as to stun him.
 Armstrong retained his hold on the boat and floated with it for about two hours and a half. Before reaching the shore the guide attracted by his cries the attention of the inmates of a farm house close to the lake. Word was sent from the farm house to the hotel that some one was in distress on the lake.
 l When the messenger arrived MT. Clark, who had also been fishing, was l landing with his guide. They immedi- ately put out again to the breakwater. closely followed by another boat. They finally found Armstrong clinging to the boat and they lowed him ashore. He told the story of MT. Barney's fate and that evening at the hotel was spent in organizing parties to search for the body. ..
 After the arrival of Burton Mansfield at the Hotel Champlain last Saturday night various plans for raising the body were discussed, and it was finally de- cided to offer reward of $100 for it's recovery. This served as an incentive to some of the fishermen living along | the lake, and they have since been searching with drag nets. but with no success up to the time of MT. Clark S departure.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
ROBBED HIS GRANDMOTHER

North Branford, Aug. 31.-Louis OpeIl, aged nineteen, of this place, was ar raigned before Justice Albert Todd here yesterday on a charge alleging the theft of s16O from his grandmother house last Wednesday.
 Justice Todd found probable cause and bound Opel1 over to the superior court for trial. He could not furnish bonds and was taken to New Haven and locked up. Opell is alleged to have entered his grandmother's house while she was out and ransacked the prem ises, securing s160, and then leaving town. He was located at Westerly. R. l., and Constable Fowler of this place went there and brought him here yes- terday morning.
 lie had $l15 on his person when ar rested.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
YEsTERDArIN THE COURTS.
Judge Dow Effectuany Disposes of Several
 Evil Doers.

Evil Doers.
 Tn the city court yesterday morning before Judge Dow the case against John Mahoney, charged with breach of the peace against his wife was nolled.
 Kate McKenna of 1S1 Brewery street was fined $4 and costs for creating a disturbance.
 Patrick McCarty was sent to jail for sixty days for drunkenness and breach of tho peace.
 The case of George w. Wood, charg- ed with non-support of wife and chill dren, was nolled.
 The case of Gennaro Currano, charg- ed with breach of the peace against Mary Amacome was continued until to- day.
 John O'Brien was fined $5 and costs, and Charles Pratt and George Davis. boys, $2 and costs each for trespass on railroad property.
 The case of Abraham Jacobson, who was arrested Monday on suspicion of having stolen a Hampshire bicycle, was continued until September A. The detectives are looking for the wheels owner, and Jacobson is held on charge Ot vas diSJ'
 The case of Patrick Scanlon, charged with vagrancy, was continued until to- day unless he skipped.
 PLUMBER SUED.
 Property of Hayes & Rourke has been attached by Deputy Sheriff Higgins in suit brought by Count" Fishel Beloff for $1 900 damages.
 Hayes & Rourke did some plumbing in one of the "Counts'' houses, and he alleges that the work was carelessly done, and that the property was dam aged in consequence.
 SUES INSURANCE COMPANY.
 F. P. Pfeghar & Sons have brought suit against the Fidelity and Casual In- surance company of New York. The papers were served on Insurance Com missioner Betts by Deputy Sheriff Will liam E. Higgins.
 The Pf1eghars were sued by heirs of two of the men killed in the explosion that occurred at the firms shop in Crown street, January, 1896. The plain tiffs recovered merely nominal dam ages. It cost the P1eghars between $1,200 and $1,500 to defend the suits, and they now allege that the Fidelity and Casualty company has not reimbursed them according to contract for that outlay. Hence the suit.
 THREE ATTACHMENTS.
 Deputy Sheriff R. W. Kirck yesterday served three attachments. Two were in favor of the D. T. Welch company, coal dealers, and were against Dr. J. J. s. Doherty and Merritt w. Burwell, respectively. The Burwell property which was attached was on Washing ton street and that belonging to Dr. Doherty was on Hallock street The attachments were for $40 and $60 re- spectively.
 Charles H. Lum brought suit against Godfried Grenier for s75 and property on Hallock avenue was at- tached.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
E.NTER7IINM E NIS.
Hyperion Theater.


 SHORE ACRES AT THE HYPERION,
 The beautiful and immensely popu- lar play, Shore Acres" with fine scen- cry, will be given at the Hyperion this evening. The scenes of "Shore Acres" are laid near Bar Harbor, Me. Martin Berry, the owner of the Shore Acres farm, is also keeper of the Berry light house. An inmate of the homestead is an elder brother, Nathaniel bach elor and veteran of the war, who is devoted to Martins" children, and or kindly, self-sacriflcing nature. Blake" wants to marry Martins eldest daughter, Helen" and the fa- ther favors his suit, partly influenced by his strong dislike for Sam War ren," a young physician, who is the daughters chosen lover. After order ing the young doctor from his premises Martin" has an interview with his brother, who is opposed to cutting up the farm, and strongly objects to selling that plot of ground where, at her own request, their mother was buried. At the silver wedding celebration of Mar
 
 charging sam Warren" with the theft of some money. Helen" resents this accusation, and is reprimanded by her father, who goes with Blake" to ap- prehend the doctor. During his absence Helen" and Sam" with the assist ance of Uncle NathanieP' and Cap tain Ben Hutchins," elope, it being ar ranged that the lovers shall leave on small sailing schooner. A storm over takes them, and the vessel comes near dashing to pieces on the rocks adjoining the Berry lighthouse. This was caused by the light going out and Martins intention to keep his brother from re- lighting 1t. After a fifteen months in- terval the story is resumed and all ends happily. Sale of seats now open. Prices ST. 75c, soc and 25c.
 ROBERT MANTELL.
 Robert Mantell is reveling in his new play, which will be seen at the Fly perion Friday and Saturday evenings. If ever an author painted dashing, daredevil soldier, MT. Tremayne has hit the picture In "A Secret Warrant he gives Mantell a role which Is pro- LOlype or l)ufudS U Al tdSHdu anu to add to the romance, has made the hero In love. Both on and off the stage Robert Mantell is the typical soldier of fortune, or chevalier, and gives us a class of drama we enjoy. There will be a matinee on Saturday. The sale of seats Is now open. Evening prices, $1, 75c, Soc and 25c. Matinee prices, 75c, soc and 25c.
 ON LABOR DAY AT HYPERION.
 On Labor day at the Hyperion Flo Irwin, supported by Rich and Harris, comedians, will present The Widow Jones'" Of Miss Irwin it can be said ''She is far more than clever" as are Edward s. Abeles, Ada Lewis, George W. Barnum, Charles Church Mabel Power, Kathleen Warren and several others of the cast. It is needless to add that "The Widow Jones' will be staged in strict accordance with the require ments of-a high class production. "The Widow Jones" is we'll worth a visit, so don't miss it if you enjoy clean fun and good music.
 Sale of seats opens Friday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
BIG PURCHASE OF BONDS.
$6,OO0,O00 of Reading Per Cents Sol
 

$6,OOO,000 of Reading Per Cents Sold
 By Syndicate.
 New York, Aug. 31.-The sale of s6,- OO0,OOO of Reading per cent. bonds was completed late yesterday afternoon by a syndicate of which MT. J. Pierpont Morgan is member.
 It is not known just who the pur- chasers were, nor could the exact prices paid be ascertained. The syndicate was formed at the time of the reorgan- iaation Of the Reading system. The lot disposed of yesterday was all that re- ma1ned of the stocks and bonds orig lnaIly held by the syndicate. The greater part was purchased for imme- dlate delivery and the rest on option
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
To be Elected by the Assembly to Mt
 in CamaglJeV Th1,redo,y

To be Elected by the Assembly to Meet
 in Camaguey Thursday.
 New York, Aug. 31.-Thomas Estrada Palma,representative of the Cuban pro- visional government, has received the official list of deputies to the next Cu- ban constituent assembly, which is to meet in Camaguey on September 2. to elect a new president, the term of the present incumbent expiring on Thurs day. The assembly will also revise the present provisional constitution, which was adopted for a term of two years on September IS, 1895.
 According to private advices, which reached this city to-day, large bodies of Spanish troops are being massed in Camaguey for the purpose of impeding, if possible, the meeting of the assembly. The insurgents, however, have a large force in the district to protect the con ventiOn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's as

The Veteran Volunteer Firemens as- sociation of Hartford expect that 700 H Hartford people will go to Springfield, to-day, to witness the parade and play out given under the auspices of the New England Veteran Volunteer Fire mems league. The judges on the pa rade are Chiefs Henry J. Eaton of Hartford. c. J. Goodwin of Springfield, c. A. Steere of Providence, E. l.. Vaughn of Worcester and A. J. Ken nedy of this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
Sale of seats opens Friday.
Grand Onera House.

With the two performances to-day The Prodigal Father" departs and we sincerely hope the ProdigaI will return to us, and we can guarantee them that the theatergoers of this city will gladly kill the fatted calf The entire com pany has made a deciGed and instan- taneous hit in this city They have appeared here before, but the excellence of the company this season has cement ed the favoritlsm that has already ex- isted. There is not a member of the company that is not worthy of special mention, and so as not to offend we will mention all by saying you are excellent and always welcome.
 MORRISON'S FAUST"
 Will commence three days engage ment at the Grand opera house to-mor- row night The f1attering reports that have preceded the Morrison company in it's presentation of Goethe's beautiful Faust" causes feeling of interest to the lovers of good acting. The man. agement of Morrison's Faust" com pany are keen, shrewd business men, and have selected a. company of artists whose efforts have made them individ- ually famous The result has been fi- nancial success and the hearty indorse- ment of the public. There will be the usual matinees on Friday and Satur- day.
 ... COMING NEXT WEEK.
 The attraction at the Grand opera house for three nights and three mati- nees, commencing Monday, matinee September Iabor Day) will be the young popular hero actor, N. s. Wood who, supported by most excellent company, will produce his latest up- to-dat melo-drama, "The Orphans of New York a play of intense interest with comedy and pathos equally blend ed, tears and laughter alternating and so constructed as to please the masses The play is by far the pest this young actor has yet appeared in, and by far the strongest company he has ever had to support him. The sensational feat ures are the burning of the orphan asy- lum New York, and the great swinging bridge. Both of there great effects may be termed the very acme of stage realism and never fail to create the widest furore and enthusiasm.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
EVEN MCINTYRE & Co.
 S34 to $40 Chapel Strssl. New Haven, Ct-
BIG swoRDFIsH CAUGHT.

Two Specimens Weighing Over 400
 Pounds Apiece Brought Into Port-
 land.
 Portland, Me, Aug. 31.-The fishing schooner Lottie, Captain John Griffin. brought in yesterday afternoon among her catches two of the largest sword- fish seen here this season. One weighed 423 pounds and the other 415. The larger one gave the fishermen an ex- citing struggle, coming to the surface eight times before being landed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Richard Watrous Relieved of Valuable
 Jewelry in East Hartford.

Jewelry in East Hartford.
 Hartford, Aug. 31-Report of a dar- ing highway robbery in East Hartford was received by the police to-day. Richard Watrous was held up by high way men while on his way home and was robbed of a diamond worth several hundred dollars. His watch was taken and $20 in money.
 Detective Smith is on the case. No clew to the highway man has yet been found. MT. Watrous was roughly handled.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
AT sUMMERFIELD CsIrRcu

A reception is to be rendered the members and friends of Summerfield M. E. church this evening. An excel lent programme has been arranged and a good time is assured to all. Re- treatments will be served free. Every body is inivted to come.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
MAY BANIsH ANARCHISTS

spanish Government Planning to Drive
 Them Out of Spain.
 Madrid, Aug. S1.-Ths government is considering the question of banisbinp anarchists either to an American ra. public or a distant Spanish possession
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
PRESIDENT sLOCUM RESIGNS

Colorado Springs, Col, Aug. 31.-Pres ident William E. Slocum of Colorado college in an open letter to the friends of the institution, has announced a de- cision to decline a call to the presidency of Oberlin college.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01

Yesterdays Hartford Post says: Miss Edith Barr of New Haven, who is well known here as a young elocu- tionist of ability, is the guest of Mir. ". G. Forbes of Silver street in Hart ford"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
RICHARD CROKER SAILS.
The Boss of Tammany Will Reach New
 York Next Week Tuesday.

London,Au a.-A number of friends assembled this morning at the Water loo railway station in order to bid fare well to Richard Croker and his family who left London at s:iu o'clock for Southampton, where they will embark on the American liner New York, Mir Croker was in the best of spirits.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01
BREAD GOES UP IN EUROPE.

A Four-Pound Loaf Now Costs Thir-
 teen to Fourteen Cents in London.
 London, Aug. 31.-The price of bread is still advancing in Paris and London. The price in London is now thirteen to fourteen cents for a four-pound loaf
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01

FROM PARIS TO ST. PETERSBURG.
 Paris, Aug 31.--The Auto Mobile club is organizing race of motor cars from Paris to St Petersburg
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-01

NEW WOOLEN MILL AT PROvI-
 DENCE. Providence, Aug. 31.-A sixty-loom woolen mill, to employ 2,000 persons, is soon to be built in this city.