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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-29
FIRE MARSHAL ACTS.

Orders Arrest of Mrs. Barnes of Nor walk. Norwalk, Conn, Jan. 2S.--Mrs. Nellie Barnes was arrested this morning by the Norwalk police charged with set ting fire to the building in Water street in which she conducts a new and sec ond hand furniture store.
 The blaze occurred three weeks ago last night and was of mysterious ori- gin. Mrs. Barnes claimed that her loss was $500 but the insurance companies thought this sum exorbitant. The mat ter was reported to State Fire Marshal Rusline, who investigated the matter and ordered warrant issued for the arrest of Mrs. Barnes. She was ar rested at her home in Westport this morning and taken before Judge Lock wood in the town court of Norwalk, where she was placed under bonds of $1 00O
 Mrs. Annie F, Mills furnished the se- curity. The case will be heard Satur- day morning.
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Local Weather Report.
Briei Mention.
Hiah wafer to-day. 8::2O p. m.

High water to-day, 3:2O p. m.
 A++orrev ssmuel A. York and H. c. Warren. of this city, have been elected directors of the Springfield Gas Light company.
 Ground for new house for Phillp Tresenius was broken on West Chapei street yesterday The residence VIII pc one of the finest on the street.
 The board of charities of Waterbury will be entertained by the board or charaties and corrections of this city tomorrow, They will be taken to Springside home.
 A. An oyster supper and social VIII De held at the Allingtown chapel tonight. The supper will not be confined to an oyster diet. despite it's name. The so- oia1 will include literary and musical numbers.
 Mayor Studley has issued a request that citizens observe to-day as nag day. it being the birthday of the late President Mckinley. In New York state the governor has ordered flags to fly from all the public buildings.
 Shortly before noon yesterday fire alarm was sent in from the corner Of Orange and Bradley streets. The fire proved to be in a chimney 2o4 Bradley street. The house is occupied by Miss Chimney and the trouble started rom an open fire in the front parlor. No damage.
 The Equitable Life Insurance compa- nv. through it's local managers Messrs' Donovan and Dunn, yesterday after- noon entertained about twenty of the local manaugers and special agents with an elaborate dinner at Heubleln S. Impromptu speeches followed at the so- cia1 meeting that continued through the afternoon.
 fire occurred yesterday morning in Childs' restaurant, at Grown and Church streets. A drought pipe from the Kitchen, filled with soot and satu- rated with grease, was the cause Oam- age to the amount of $10 was done. But for the coolness and quickness of Man ager M. J. Van Tassell of the restau- rant. in the prompt use of an extin- guisher. the building would have been much damaged. The firemen did prompt and effective work and the en- tire damage to the premises was estl- mated by MT McNeil who carries the insurance on the place, at about $50.
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REAL ESTATE RECORD.
Deeds Filed in the Town Clerks Office
 Yesterday.

Deeds Filed in the Town Clerks Office
 Yesterday,
 The following deeds were filed for rec ord in the town clerks office yesterday afternoon:
 Warranty deeds-I. Napoleon Porter to Christian Star lodge, T. U. o. F., 37 feet on Webster street; Louis l.. Rosen- berg to Mary Bohan. 60 feet on Colum- bus avenue.
 Quit claim deeds-Connecticut Saw ings bank to Augusta P. Procknewsl1i 27 feet on White street; Frederick Procknewski ct ux. to Frederick Fl Brethauer, 27 feet on White street; Frederick H. Brethauer to Frederick Procknewski ct ux., 27 feet on White street; Edwin A. Lampson ct al to Laura F. Lampson, 4S1a feet on Park street: Frank N Treat to Mary R. Treat ct al. 30 feet on Vernon street, SS feet on Meadow street and AZ feet on Howard avenue; Mary R. Treat to Frank N. Treat, 65 feet on Commerce street,
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7atE9M'MALLN*@'
QUARTERLY CoNvoCATIoN.

New Haven County Clergymen Held an
 Interesting Session Here Yesterday. The quarterly convocation of the Episcopal clergy of New Haven county was held yesterday in St. Paul's church and thirty-one clergymen were present. representing many parts of this county. The meeting was a most successful one and the sermon and addresses that were delivered were of an interesting ana ln- structive nature. The sermon was de- liyered by Rev. Arthur J. Gammack, or Christ church, West Haven, ana the subject was Truth" There was eel ebration of the holy communion at the close of the sermon and the services were conducted by Rev. MT. Randall, the retiring dean of the convocation; Rev. pr. Lines, rector of the church, and Rev. w. A. Beardsley, of St Thom- as church.
 Following the communion service fine dinner was enjoyed and it was pre- pared by the ladies' society of the church. The election of officers then took place and it resulted as follows: Dean Rev. MT. Beardsley; secretary, Rev. L. A. Parsons, of North Haven
 The afternoon session opened about o,clock and one of the most interesting things on the programme was the essay by Rev. Charles O. Scoville, curate of Trinity church. The subject of the es- say was s"rhoughts on Church Life in inc Community," and the interesting paper will be printed in tull III to-rhor- rows issue of this paper. There was also an exegesis by Rev MT. Beardsley and then a general discussion followed, which lasted until 5 o'clock, when the meeting adjourned
 If was voted to hold the next meeting in St Johns church, Waterbury, and the nropran1me as laid out yesterday was as follows:
 snrmon-Rev. Anson Phelps Stokes. Fxeeesis-Rev. F. M Burgess, assistant
 rector of Christ church.
 Fssey-Rev. F. T. Randall, of Meriden.
 The convocation at St. Paurs recalls inc foundation of the convection in 1S34 at St. Paul's church by the rector Rev. pr. Crosswell
 Among those present yesterday were the following clergymen: Rev, pr. An drews of Guilford, Rev. MT. Winckley, of Branford Rev. MT. Parsons, ot North Haven Rev. Messrs, Tongue and Ram dall of Merden, Rev. MT Lewis, ot Bridgeport, Rev. MT Lewis, of Water bu,v. Rev. MT. Nevins, of Bethany, Rev MT Woodford, of Seymour, Rev. MT. Cashey, of Southport Rev MT Hooter. of Wilton, Rev. MT Macbeth of willimantic, Rev. Messrs. Beards'ey Sexton. Henderson, Burgess, Lines and Bell, of this city, and Jackson, of East Haven.
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There is very little of new interest to report concerning the business of the company for the past year. It has pro- ceeded on the usual lines without any distinguishing features. The growth of the exchange and toll line business has been satisfactory upon the whole, though not phenomenal, The yearly account repeats the lesson which our statement for so many years has given us. that ours is business in which, for it's proper conduct, the ratio between expenses and gross earnings is very large. We are, however, glad to say that on the whole, the plant has been kept up in good condition, and effi- ciency of service in general has been maintained.
 This year, however, has been notice able in one thing, that it is the year in which we have in our second class ex changes and in our toll line business, reached a limit of capacity. This means that in the immediate future, our capacity in these two respects must be enlarged. The usefulness also of the switchboards in our first class exchanges has been very much affected
  have to face the replacing of these large boards as soon as in the nature of things, it can be done, withNlarger ones, upon the more modern and improved common battery system.
 The other business of the toll lines has shown the points of weakness in our system of lines, and has pointed out to us, after careful analysis, the places where congestion occurs and the routes over which facilities need to be increased. This work, however, is not so large, that it is impossible to make changes with sudden rapidity and the extension of our toll lines is matter so serious and important, that it can not be done rapidly. We may say, however, that the field has been care fully gone over, and the plans have
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been laid for the increase of facilities at just these points where such ln- | crease is needed to make the work or ! the whole state better. ....
 | There has been no material change III | the rates of the company during the past year. We have them reduced now | to point where it would seem, with out some unexpected development or | economy in maintenance and opera | tion. it would be impossible to reduce them any farther. Our detailed re- turns show that the average rental per [ station for the year 1891 was $5S2o' while for the year 1901, it was only $35 29, a reduction of 30 per cent. In ten years on the average return for ex- change service per station. If 1t were not for the increase of toll line business | incident to the increase in the number of stations which has accompanied thls reduction of rates, our service would not be maintained at present prices. | What has been said regarding the necessities of the business explains to you the reason why the vote for the increase of capital stock is asked or the company at this time Our charter gives us the authority by vote of the stockholders to increase our capital stock from time to time until It amounts on the whole to $5,0OO,OOO. The stockholders have exercised this flght on sundry occasions until by their au- thority the stock has been increased to $3 GOO, O00. all of which will be issued and paid for before the first of May, 1902. The demands upon the company, however. for increased familities are in their nature demands for the use oI capital. They can be paid for partly out of earnings. but only to very linn tied extent. It is the purpose ot your directors to enter upon this work and to add these facilities just so fast as is physically possible and at the same time is consistent with the power to earn proper return upon the increased investment. Under these circumstances it has seemed to them very necessary that they should have the right to call for the additional capital necessary, as it may be needed. It will undoubtedly be months not to say years, before the power asked for in this vote is eX- hausted But it will render the admin | pany much more satisfactory and eco- nomical, if the directors have this power in their hands.
 During the coming year on the 3oth of April, the term of service of E. B. Baker, who has been our general su- perintendent during the entire life of the company, and who was general su- perintendent of it's predecessor, the Connecticut Telephone company, will come to an end by his voluntary resig- nation MT. Bakers services, for the very unusual term of twenty-two years in one field, have been of a most va ried and efficient character, and the di- rectors wish to recognize the obliga- tions which they feel the company is under to MT. Baker for such long and faithful work. His successor will be Henry H. Sykes, who comes to us with considerable experience in other tele- phone companies.
 The customary statistical and com parative tables are attached in this re- port; all of which is respectfully sub mitted.
 MORRIS F. TYLER,
 President
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YALE HALL SPEAKERS.
List Arranged for Lecture Season In-
 cludes Noted Speakers.

List Arranged for Lecture Season In
 cludes Noted Speakers.
 Speakers for the present lecture sea- son at Yale hall were onnounced yes terday. The list follows:
 Saturday, January 25-Rev Dr. Leete, Travels in the West and South.''
 Saturday, February 1-Professor Tracy Peck Rome"
 Saturday, February 15-Dr E. B. Reed, Holland"
 Saturday, February 22--H B. Ferris, Switzerland"
 Saturday, March 1--George L. Fox, Munich and the Tyrol.'
 The list of speakers at the Sunday night gospel meetings has not yet been fully arranged. J. w. Wetzel will speak next Sunday night. George l.. Fox is conducting a class in "The Civil Gov ernment of the United States for workingmen on Monday nights at eight o'clock. Outlines of the United States constitution are distributed as the basis for study, and practical questions con- corning the national, state and local governments are discussed. There is also a question box in which inquiries upon topics too complex to be taken up in class can be left to be answered by MT Fox at the next exercise. The class has just finished the study of President RooseVeIt's message.
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PUBLIC INSTALLATION

Of the Of11cers of Crusaders Castle, K.
 G. E.
 This evening in Red Mems hall on Church street, corner of Grown, there will be public installation of the newly elect ed officers of Crusaders castle No. 3, K. G. E., and the indications are that a large number of visitors, both ladies and gentlemen, will be in attendance. It is hoped that all members, whether they have received printed invitations or not from the committee, will use their best endeavors to be present, as a very large attendance is desired. The work will be both instructive and in- terestng.
 At the conclusion of the exercises the ladies will serve refreshments and there will be several musical and literary se- lections.
 This castle is in good condition, hav- ing recently received tdree propositions and worked the degrees on eight other candidates.
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THE BOARD OF HEAL7H.
Business at the Meeting Held Yesterday
 Afternoon.

At the meeting of the beard of health yesterday afternoon Health Officer Wright reported that the case of vario- Ibid now isolated at Springside cottage was a mild case and probably would not stay at Springside long. He report ed that during the past month there had been forty three cases of scarlet fever fourteen cases of diphtheria and seven cases of typhoid fever.
 It was also reported that complaint had been made by physicians that a drinking water being sold in New Ha- ven was, in their opinion, the cause of diarrhoeal troubles now prevalent among the students of the university, The complaint was referred to a com mittee of the board.
 A communication was received from the director of public works stating that inquiries had been made as to why the pumps in public squares about the city had been discontinued and replaced by faucets for city water, The director asked if any action had been taken by the board of health towards the abol- ishment of the pump supply and the substitution of city water No record of any action by the board of health could be found yesterday and on motion of Dr. Maher the director was referred to the state chemist, who, it is thought may have made analyses of the pump supplies.
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People Who Know The Thompson Shop

and its method of doing business, know that here the year round, through busy season and dull, are employ ed men who do their work well-exce tio lily we'll. The services of these men during our busy season are at premium, but now they must work tor you at a rate less skillful men are usually paid This explains the following offer, which we reserve the right to withdraw at short notice
 We will measure, make and hang Oxford Velour Portieres each side different color AicEn if you wish at...,,..... 1lI.Uu
 per pair.
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RTC+ CARGOFS.

Three more cargoes of the Narragan. sett Bay oysters have just been receiv- ed by IT C. Rowe & Co, amouotinF tc 7,177 bushels. They are as follows Schooners Florence 2,666 bushels, R. T Graham 2,123 bushels and Wide Awake 2,3SS bushels.
 These oysters are loaded in Nara. gansett Bay by the steamers Gordor Rowe and William H. Lockwood from the grounds of the firm. The schooner Wide Awake made a remarkably quick trip, leaving New Haven for Rhode Is- land Thursday night, being loaded Fri day and arriving back in New Haven Sunday
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FOR NEW CABINET OFFICE
DEPARTM EMF OF COMMERCE BILL
 PASSED BY SENATE.

Labor and Census Bureaus Retained
 and Ttue Modihed-1nterstate Com meroe Commission Left Out. Washington, Jan. 2S.-In the senate this afternoon discussion of the bill to establish department of commerce was resumed, the pending amendment being that of MT. Pettus, dem., of Ala bama, providing that the present de- partment of labor should not be part of the proposed new department. The amendment was rejected, 19 to S3.
 MT. Bacon, dem., of Georgia, then of- fered an amendment providing that the name of the new department should be the department of commerce and labor.
 MT. Nelson, rep, of Minnesota, in charge of the bill, accepted the amend ment, and it was adopted.
 MT. Hale, rep, of Maine, withdrew his amendment, offered few days ago, transferring the interstate commerce commission to the new department. He had been convinced, he said, that such a transfer would destroy the functions of the commission.
 No other amendments being offered, the bill was reported from the commit tee of the whole to the senate, and MT. Quarles demanded a separate vote on the amendment by which the census bureau was stricken from the bill as part of the new department.
 By a vote of to 52, the amendment was defeated, and the census bureau was retained in the bill as one of the bureaus of the new department.
 The bill then was passed.
 Before the department of commerce bill was taken up, MT. Bacon offered resolution providing that the commit tee on printing consider the eXpediency of printing a special edition of the Con- gresslonal Record for sale to the gen eral public at $2 for the long sessions and $1 for the short sessions. He said that some action ought to be taken by congress to insure to the general pub lie more complete information as to the doings in congress. Under the present system it was impossible for the public to be kept informed. It was no refec- tion upon the newspapers of the coun- try to say that they did not publish full reports of congressional proceed ings. No newspaper could afford to present to it's readers more than a brief synopsis.
 MT Hawley rep. of Connecticut, re- marked that his newspaper experience extended back between forty and fifty years. When he was younger the newspapers of the country devoted con- siderable attention to the proceedings of congress and in a measure at least he thought they might return. with in terest, to their old practice.
 The resolution was adopted.
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HOREB LODGE

Will Give an Entertainment This EV
 ening-Music and Collation.
 At their lodge room this evening will be given social entertainment by the members of the organization, at which there will be addresses, music both vo- cal and instrumental and a joyous time is anticipated. The committee in charge of the affair has spared no pains to make the affair the equal of, is not to surpass the previous affairs of this kind given by the organization, and has secured good local talent to make merry the hours to be spent at the rooms. A large number of the mem bers and their lady friends are expect ed to be present and there will be a pleasant time for all who attend.
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The annual meeting of the directors and that of the stockholders of the Southern New England Telephone company were held yesterday afternoon. The directors gathered, first in the of flee of Morris F. Tyler, president Of the company, to receive his annual re- port at 1:30 o'clock. After this for mality the report, as ratified and ac- 1 cepted by the directors was submitted to the stockholders.
 The stockholders annual meeting was begun at ? o'clock in President Tyler s office. After the reading of the report of the directors the annual election ot directors was held, It resulted in the election of the following board for next year:
 Morris F. Tyler, Lyman B. Jewell, Thomas Sherwin, James English, sam uel E. Merwin, A. Heaton Robertson, John w filling, Max Adler, and Fred erick P. Fish.
 The only change is made because of the retirement of w. E. Downes, whose place is taken by the election of Max Adler.
  ing officers: Morris F. Tyler, presi- dent; vice president, James English; treasurer, A H. Embler; assistant treasurer, F. N Clarke; secretary, w. M. Tyler.
 The other business transacted of inn portance was the authorization of the increase of stock, which was first announced in the Journal & Courier. It is referred to incidentally in the an nual report of the directors which fol- lows:
 To the Stockholders of the Southern
 New England Telephone Company;
 The directors of the company have the honor to present herewith their an- nual report of the business of the com pany for the year ending December S1, 1901. The condensed balance sheet of the company is as follows:
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DROWNED IN MILL RIVER.
William Geary, of 146 Poplar Street
 Met Death There Yesterday.

William Geary of 146 Poplar Street,
 Met Death There Yesterday.
 The body of a drowned man, after ward identified as that of William Geary, of 146 Poplar street, was found on the flats near the Gainesville bridge yesterday morning. The remains were first observed by Hiram Swayne, engi- neer of a pile driver, and he notified the police Several officers were sent to the scene and they found the body on the flats in the rear of the Electric Light company's house. The body was removed to the wharf of the Fair Ha- ven and Westville power house and there left to be viewed by Medical EX- aminer Bartlett An investigation for lowed the arrival of Dr. Bartlett, and if was first thought that Geary had committed suicide. The clothing was of the plain kind usually worn by la boring man, and there were no shoes on the feet None was found in the vii cinity. and this strengthened the idea that death was due to suicide. Upon q more thorough examination, and from information gathered concerning the man. the medical examiner came to the conclusion that Geary had not commit fed suicide but that he walked off the wharf while under the influence of in- toxicants.
 The body was ordered removed to Flvhn's undertaking establishment on Grand avenue, where Identification took nlace. It was also learned that the man had borne a good reputation and was the brother of a Catholic priest located somewhere in Nebraska. He was also for some veare 2 nemher of one of the local T. A. B. societies
 The remains were taken to the resi- dence of a sister at 146 Poplar street, from which place the funeral services will ha held
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ADMIRAL KIMBERLEY

Death of the Officer Selected for Ser
 vice in the Schley Court Who Could
 Not Serve.
 Washington, Jan. 2S.-Secretary Long has received a telegram announcing that Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberley. U. S. N. retired, died at West Newton, Mass. this morning. Admiral Kim berley was selected for service on the SchIey court of inquiry but was com pelled to decline on account of ill health.
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TO SAIL FOR EUROPE.

Isaac Damn of the Rattan Manufactur-
 ing Company and Family.
 Mr. and Mrs. Isaac N Damn of 539 Orange street, and daughter, Miss Olive Damn, have engaged passage on the Fuerst Bismarck, and will sail for Flu rope February II, to be away on for egn tour until about the middle of June. They expect to travel in Italy, Holland, France and England, sailing from England for home
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JAIJ, BREAKER CAUGHT.

Middletown,J 2S.-Henry G. Bailey of Durham who was serving a sent ence of eight months for theft in the county jail in Haddam escaped from the institution yesterday He was re- captured in Durham to-day. At the conclusion of his present sentence he will be tried for jail breaking.